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ARC Book Review: Dark and Deepest Red

Dark and Deepest Red by Anna-Marie McLemore Genre: Young Adult Fantasy, Retelling, Historical Fiction Release Date: January 14, 2020 Rating:  4/5 Synopsis In the Summer of 1518, a strange dancing plague is released over the land and Lavinia is accused of witchcraft.   Five centuries later, a pair of red shoes seal to Rosella Oliva’s feet, making her dance uncontrollably. Emil recognizes the signs because it was his family that was accused in…
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Book Review: Ninth House

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo Genre: Adult Fantasy - Magical Realisim Series: Book 1 in the Alex Stern Series Rating:  5/5 Synopsis Alex Stern wakes up after a horrific accident with a stranger sitting by her hospital bed.  The stranger offers her a chance at a new life, a life at Yale.  Alex has no idea what she's gotten herself into by agreeing to monitor the secret societies of Yale.    This…
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ARC Book Review: Beyond the Shadowed Earth

Beyond the Shadowed Earth by  Joanna Ruth Meyer  Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Series: Book 2 in the Beneath the Haunting Sea Series Other Books in the Series:  Beneath the Haunting Sea Rating:  2/5 Synopsis To become Empress Eda makes a bargain with the gods.  A bargain that means giving away the soul of her best friend.  Now with her empire in crumbles and best friend dead Eda sets out to confront the god who…
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Book Review: Nameless Queen

SynopsisCoin is a Nameless, a class of Citizens so low they don’t even have names.  But when the tattoo declaring her queen shows up on her arm, she is thrust into life as a royal.   This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page.Thank you to Random House Children's for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.  ReviewThe idea of this book really excited…
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Book Review: A Heart so Fierce and Broken

Synopsis Rhen’s claim to the throne is being called into question, and Grey is the rumored rightful heir.   Grey’s been on the run, but he may have to challenge Rhen for the throne for the good of Emberfall.  This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Thank you to Bloomsbury YA for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.   Review I often…
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Book Review – Kingdom of Copper

Synopsis After Dara’s death, Nahri is forced into marriage, but while in the palace embraces the city of her ancestors. Ali is exiled and dealing with the aftermath of what happened the night he killed Dara, and the new powers he has.  Outside of Daevabad Devas gather to take back their city. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review I really enjoyed The City of Brass…
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Book Review: Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

Synopsis Jude has been exiled to the Mortal World.  When she finds out her twin sister’s life is in danger she must return to Elfhame and face Cardan.  However, what she finds is not the Elfhame she left, war is brewing and she may be one of the only people who can help. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review After the Wicked King, my expectations…
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Book Review: In Her Eyes by Sarah Alderson

Synopsis After a Home invasion left her life in a tailspin Ava wants answers.  When it becomes clear that things aren’t what they seem Ava has to decide who she can trust. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. Review There was a lot going on in this book.  It was interesting and a quick read, but I did feel like there were a lot of characters…
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Book Review: Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell

SynopsisSimon has beaten the Humdrum, but has lost his magic.  With no purpose, he falls into a depression.  Penny and Baz decide a trip to America may be just what Simon needs. This post contains affiliate links. You can read more on my disclosures page. ReviewI’ve said it before and I will say it again Baz may be my most favorite character in all of fiction.  Yes, I know that is a bold…
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Book Review: Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

Happy Halloween!  I hope all of you that celebrate are having a particularly spooky day.  I thought that Winterwood would be a great book to share in honor of Halloween. SynopsisThe Walker women have a special connection to the woods of Fir Haven and Nora Walker is no exception.  The woods lead her to Oliver Huntsman, a boy who was lost in the woods for two weeks. Oliver has no idea how he survived,…