128 The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang— History vs. Fantasy
Julia and Victoria try to find the line between history and fantasy in The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang. They use their incredible communication skills to meet in the middle of their opposing opinions.
126 Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir — The Author-Reader Contract
Julia and Victoria marvel over the masterful point of view shifts and scream about the ending of Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir. Victoria buys some lemonade.
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