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Women Supporting Women: A Book List

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Happy National Women’s Friendship Day, readers!I am personally blessed to have so many amazing women in my life who have helped me become who I am. My sister, my mom, my late grandmother, and all of my amazing friends are such important parts of my life. Because of that, strong friendships and found family are two of my favorite elements in books, so I thought I’d share a few of them!
1. “Kimi Ni Todoke Volume 1” by Karuho Shiina (or the anime!)  
This was one of the first anime series I ever watched, and THE first manga I ever read! Seeing Sawako, who was quiet and often cast aside by her classmates, reminded me a bit of myself in middle school. When I started, I was super quiet and wouldn’t branch out to other people around me, until one girl instantly befriended me. She was my best friend from that point onwards. Seeing Ayane and Chizu take Sawako under their wing, much like how my friend had done for me, was so heartwarming. 
2. “The Enchanted Lies of Céleste Artois” by Ryan Graudin
I actually JUST finished reading this book for the exclusive book club that I’m currently moderating on Fable (it’s still open to join if you want to read some of the author’s commentary!!) and I absolutely LOVED it. The friendship between the three Enchantresses - Céleste, Honoré, and Sylvie - was genuinely healing. These three girls went through so much together, and I love them with all my heart. 
3. “The Maid and the Crocodile” by Jordan Ifueko
This book literally owns my heart and I don’t think I’ll be able to stop talking about it for quite some time. Taking inspiration from “Howl’s Moving Castle” and West African mythology and folklore, this story is enchanting. Seeing how Sade navigated the world and eventually became such close friends with, yes, the other women at the inn she worked at, but also all the other characters, was beautiful to read.
4. “The Love of My Afterlife” by Kristy Greenwood
A book that completely took me by surprise and was one of my favorite romance reads of the year! I loved seeing how the FMC, Delphie, went from being completely secluded in her home, to finding her own little family. The friendships she made along the way brought the goofiest of smiles to my face. What are some of your favorite books about strong women's friendships? As always, don’t hesitate to share your own favorites in the comments below!
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1 by Karuho Shiina digital book - Fable

Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Vol. 1

By Karuho Shiina

Sawako Kuronuma is the perfect heroine...for a horror movie. Nicknamed "Sadako" after the haunting movie character, everyone is afraid to come near her for fear of being cursed.

The Enchanted Lies of Céleste Artois  by Ryan Graudin digital book - Fable

The Enchanted Lies of Céleste Artois

By Ryan Graudin

Explore the hidden magical pockets of early 1900s Paris, a place of enchanted salons, fortune tellers who can change your stars, and doorways that can take you to the most unexpected places.

The Maid and the Crocodile by Jordan Ifueko digital book - Fable

The Maid and the Crocodile

By Jordan Ifueko

In the magic-soaked capital city of Oluwan, country bumpkin Small Sade needs a job—preferably as a maid, with employers who don’t mind her unique appearance and unlucky foot.

The Love of my Afterlife by Kristy Greenwood digital book - Fable

The Love of my Afterlife

By Kristy Greenwood

If she wasn’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment. Not only did she just die by choking on a microwaveable burger, but now she’s standing in her ‘shine like a star’ nightie in front of the hottest man she’s ever seen.

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