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  • Book Review: The Unwanteds (The Unwanteds #1)

    📝 Book Review  · Apr 26, 2026 · 2 min read  ·
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    Creativity, Survival, and Hope in a Dystopian Society
    Author: Lisa McMann
    Star Rating:  4 out of 5 stars

    The Unwanteds is a middle-grade fantasy novel set in a dystopian society called Quill, where citizens are divided into three groups: Wanteds, Necessaries, and Unwanteds. At the age of 13, children undergo a yearly judgment in which any sign of creativity is deemed undesirable. The only catch is that those labeled …


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  • Book Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

    📝 Book Review  · Aug 19, 2025 · 5 min read  ·
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    The Conclusion Where Divine Providence, Mercy, and Faith All Come Together
    Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
    Star Rating:  5 out of 5 stars

    The Return of the King is another great book in the Lord of the Rings series and the final volume in the epic quest to destroy the One Great Ring of Sauron. I read this book years ago and watched the movie version, but I remembered that there were a number of parts I did not fully understand, such as the Paths of the …


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  • Book Review: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

    📝 Book Review  · Jul 15, 2025 · 4 min read  ·
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    Rich in Christian Themes, Oral Culture, and Divine Providence
    Author: J.R.R. Tolkien
    Star Rating:  5 out of 5 stars

    The Two Towers is the second book in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. After more than 15 years since I last read it, I found it amazing to pick up on more details and themes—and to appreciate just how well-written this series truly is. The narrative splits into three interwoven storylines: (1) Aragorn, Legolas, and …


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