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Abby Edgecumbe

Abby Edgecumbe is a writer and reviewer, but mostly a reader. She holds a degree in Literature and Creative Writing, and a minor in French. Known to consider reading as forced meditation, she reads not only to learn about the world and the depth of feeling experienced by others, but she believes reading is a way to find yourself, slow life down, and open your mind both outwards and inwards. Learn more about her from her online portfolio.

Books reviewed by Abby Edgecumbe

Hello Beautiful (05/17/23)

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