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Book Review: These Twisted Bonds by Lexi Ryan
These Twisted Bonds was a great end to a solid YA duology. The series had well-constructed world-building, a cast of loveable characters, and a great plot with engaging relationship dynamics. It was a little angsty, and I found the audiobook narrator took some time to get used to, but about halfway through, I found the… Read more
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Book Review: The Reckoning (The Zodiac Academy #3) by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: The Zodiac Academy is one of the most addictive series I’ve read. It’s dramatic and full of early adulthood angst, but the over-the-top nature of the books is part of the series’ charm. Now that so much of the magic system and universe is established, I… Read more
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Book Review: If We Were Villains by M.L. Rio
I love a good dark academia novel, and If We Were Villains is one of my favourites that I’ve read in some time. I can’t even recall where I first started seeing positive reviews about it since it’s been around for a while, but it lived up to the hype. Set in a conservatory school… Read more
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Book Review: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Practical Magic is one of those classics that many people I know reference but that I’d never actually read myself. I listened to this one on audiobook and I have to say, I get the hype. It was a great story of love, life, growing up and growing older, all with an understated aspect of… Read more
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April Wrap-Up: Books Read, TBR lists, and What I’m Loving Right Now
April was a big month over here. My husband and I made some big moves, which we aren’t yet ready to talk about but are very excited about, and professionally, I don’t think I’ve ever been busier. We did our best to get as much time in with family as we could (though it’s never… Read more
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Book Review: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Shannon Chakraborty is a master of fantasy. She creates such epically intricate worlds with fantastic and loveable characters, and I’m convinced she can’t write a bad book. I just finished the Daevabad trilogy this year, so when I heard that she had a new book coming in 2023, it didn’t matter to me what it… Read more
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