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May 2023
42m 21s

Verity - Book review

I'll Read What She's Reading
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This week Reggie, Mikayla, and Kennedy discuss the April book of the month Verity by Colleen Hoover. They dive into their fan cast of the book and talk about their least and favorite parts of the book. Tune in to hear about what they rated the book and their overall thoughts of this thrilling book.  
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