2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Conned (The Bureau #6)

Conned (The Bureau #6) by Kim Fielding

Filled with the mysteries of magic and two jaded characters fighting to make sense of the world and themselves in it, this story is a page-turner with its historical setting and unusual romance.

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2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: The Yakuza Path (Flowers of Flesh and Blood)

The Yakuza Path (Flowers of Flesh and Blood) by Amy Tasukada

This unusual novel includes the brutality and harsh reality prevalent in yakuza movies and stories. The twists and turns of the plot make its cat-and-mouse qualities stand out and highlight the differences between the two protagonists. Very intriguing for the Western reader.

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2020-2021 Rainbow Awards Honorable Mention: Other Girls Like Me

Other Girls Like Me by Stephanie Davies

This book is capturing and has great energy. I was lured in by the relationships, uplifted by her actions for good and refreshed by her positive thinking. I personally loved the music references.

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