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- May 6, 2025
- Real Name
- Amanda Quraishi
- About My Library
I’m especially drawn to magical realism, speculative fiction, and historical fiction—genres that blur boundaries, play with time, and offer unexpected perspectives. But really, I’ll read anything that’s written well. I have a soft spot for authors who take bold risks with their stories and prose styles. Give me a quirky, distinctive voice and I’m in. I’m endlessly fascinated by morally complex characters—the ones who make questionable choices, who wrestle with identity, power, love, and loss. And while I read widely, I make a point to support indie authors whenever I can.
- About Me
I’m not a professional critic—just someone who’s been in love with the written word for as long as I can remember. Reading has always been my way of exploring the world, diving into strange new realities, and discovering what it means to be human.
As a writer, I believe each human-created book is a labor of love. If I don’t like a book, I simply assume it’s not for me and I won’t finish reading it. If you’re an indie author and you think I’d enjoy your book, please use my contact form and let me know. Find me on Amazon, Goodreads, Thriftbooks.com, and NetGalley.
A note on my ratings:
I read for fun. I’m not an educator “grading” books, nor am I a professional reviewer/journalist. My ratings are my personal opinions and reflect my own interests and preferences. I generally enjoy the books I finish and a good, engaging story that captures the imagination trumps everything else – even mediocre writing. The majority of my reviews land between 2-4 stars with 5 being reserved for only the most epic shit.
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- Austin, Texas
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- https://www.amandaquraishi.com
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