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Apart from reading some glorious works of art here on AFF, I do my fair share of caressing paper books. Since I often forget about some of the books I've read, I thought I'd just write book reviews here (with & without spoilers) to 1) keep track, and 2) give y'all with nothing to do a good suggestion or two!  It'll probably range from kids books, to easy reads, to emotional thrillers... so welcome to my bookworm life! 

Jasmine isn't really special. In fact, she's sort of a nerdy outcast - but that's okay, she can deal with it. As long as she has her trusty vintage trading cards with her and the dusty yet quiet shop down the street, Jasmine can forget about nearly all her daily worries living in the increasingly fashion and technology-forward San Francisco streets. All she wants to do is live peacefully in the past - and she is granted that wish when she encounters a sta