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These Twisted Bonds

These Twisted Bonds

Review #426 So I absolutely loved the first book of this duology by Lexi Ryan and gave it a 5/5 stars. The only thing I would’ve wanted more of was a tiny spice for the sex scene, but it’s considered YA romance. I’m scared that Bash is on this cover because it’s not...

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DNF- Masque of the Red Death

DNF- Masque of the Red Death

I’m so mad at my own anxiety because I LOVED the opening scene. It was so crystal clear &in the moment and did a great job of pulling me in. The dark vibe was shown excellently. However my anxiety was creeping up too much with the plague mirroring Covid so it was...

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These Hollow Vows

These Hollow Vows

Review #425 This brilliant book. When a book is done so well that I wish I had written it… This book. I’m pretty sure this book is everything I ever search for in a story. I need to start the sequel 3 minutes ago. These Hollow Vows earned a 5/5 stars. This young...

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These Broken Stars

These Broken Stars

Review #424 The first finished book of 2024!!! Sci fi isn’t my usual genre. Be careful, there may be spoilers in my conspiracy guesses. This young adult book had two points of view. Lilac is 16 and the military hero is 18. This was an audiobook for me, so I actually...

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2023 wrap up

2023 wrap up

Here’s my finished books this year. The first seven are five stars! 1. Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson (5/5) 2. Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw (5/5) 3. Bring my Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin (5/5) 4. The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer (5/5)...

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December Wrap Up

December Wrap Up

All of these books have my individual reviews on this blog if you’re interested in random comments and babbling. They’re listed here from least to most favorite, but if my rule of thumb is that if I finished it, it’s usually pretty good. Try some of these out. 10th...

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Sofi and the Bone Song

Sofi and the Bone Song

Review #423 The musical components were my favorite part. I realized I’ve read another book by Adrienne Tooley already called Sweet & Bitter Magic which I gave a 4.4/5 star rating to.  In a world where musicians can’t use magical spells to enhance their...

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The Proposal

The Proposal

Review #423 This is the first (adult) audiobook I’ve finished. Forgive me for it not being my favorite but it may have been due to my mood of having a super, long uncomfortable road trip. I’d give this a generous 3/5 stars. When I started trying to do audiobooks, I...

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Dragon Lake

Dragon Lake

Review #422 LOVE the cover. I gave this tiny/short novella a 4.0/5 stars but I feel a bit cheated. Based on the pricing of the book, I had expected a full length novel since its prices are comparison to those that are 300+ pages. On Amazon, this isn’t classified as a...

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It Happened One Christmas

It Happened One Christmas

Review #421 I’m probably gonna love this because the main characters name is Zoey, which was my sweet dog’s name. And the setting will be in Chelsea, Quebec. For those who know me personally, that has significance. Plus, I spoke French in high school.   Our...

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Musical theme books

Musical theme books

A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross (4.4/5) A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross (4.4/5) The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford (4.5/5) Heart of the Raven Prince by Tessonja Odette (4.6/5) Edgewood by Kristen Ciccarelli (4.9/5) Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson (5/5) Music...

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Shadowsong

Shadowsong

Review #420 This sequel finished the duology and earned a 4.3/5 stars. I liked the first one better because there were more Goblin King scenes.  Lots of spoilers in my comments:  Has Elisabeth been away from the underworld for more than a year...

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DNF- We We’re Liars

DNF- We We’re Liars

This book didn’t work for me because of the short, abrupt and choppy prose. The voice wasn’t my style and I couldn’t settle into it. But here’s the blurb if YA contemporary is your genre A beautiful and distinguished family.A private island.A brilliant, damaged girl;...

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Faces on the cover

Faces on the cover

Children of blood and bone by Tomi Adeyemi Belladonna and Foxglove by Adalyn Grace Hollow house by Krystal Sutherland A Broken Blade by Melissa Blair Fire in the Glass by Jacquelyn Benson Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin A Multitude of Dreams by Mara...

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Wintersong

Wintersong

Review #419 I gave this first in a fantasy duology a 4.7/5 stars. “I would rather light the flame, knowing it’ll go out, than sit forever in darkness.” This book makes me afraid to write one of my pending ideas, “Ravensoul” that would have very similar vibes to this...

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