Books Book Review: ‘Licorice,’ by Kara LaReau
In Kara LaReau’s “Licorice,” a shelter kitten adopted by a boy named Max is tormented by the lingering presence of her recently departed predecessor.
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· October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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In Kara LaReau’s “Licorice,” a shelter kitten adopted by a boy named Max is tormented by the lingering presence of her recently departed predecessor.
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