A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas Genre : Fantasy, Romance Series : A Court of Thorns and Roses, book 2 About the Book : Feyre survived Amarantha’s clutches to return to the Spring Court—but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can’t forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin’s people. Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with...
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As I mentioned in my previous “Thoughts on 3 audiobooks” a few weeks (months!?) ago, I’ve listened to a lot of audiobooks this year so far, some good, some disappointing. After talking about the ones that disappointed me, I figured it would be good to talk about the ones I enjoyed more! * * * Dark Pines by Will Dean Narration : Maya Lindh Genre : Mystery Series : Tuva Moodyson, book 1 About the Book : An...
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The Chestnut Man by Soren SveistrupGenre : MysteryStand alone About the Book : A psychopath is terrorizing Copenhagen. His calling card is a “chestnut man”—a handmade doll made of matchsticks and two chestnuts—which he leaves at each bloody crime scene. Examining the dolls, forensics makes a shocking discovery—a fingerprint belonging to a young girl, a government minister’s daughter who had been kidnapped and murdered a year ago....
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The Last Namsara by Kristen CiccarelliGenre : YA, FantasySeries : Iskari, book 1 About the Book : In the beginning, there was the Namsara: the child of sky and spirit, who carried love and laughter wherever he went. But where there is light, there must be darkness—and so there was also the Iskari. The child of blood and moonlight. The destroyer. The death-bringer. These are the legends that Asha, daughter of the king of Firgaard, has...
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Serpent & Dove by Shelby MahurinGenre : YA, FantasySeries : Serpent & Dove, book 1 About the Book : Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned. Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: thou shalt not suffer a...
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The Raven Tower by Ann Leckie Genre : Fantasy Stand alone About the Book : For centuries, the kingdom of Iraden has been protected by the god known as the Raven. He watches over his territory from atop a tower in the powerful port of Vastai. His will is enacted through the Raven’s Lease, a human ruler chosen by the god himself. His magic is sustained via the blood sacrifice that every Lease must offer. And under the Raven’s watch,...
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The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde Genre : Classic Stand alone About the Book : Dorian Gray is a beautiful yet corrupt man. When he wishes that a perfect portrait of himself would bear the signs of ageing in his place, the picture becomes his hideous secret, as it follows Dorian’s own downward spiral into cruelty and depravity. Enthralled by his own exquisite portrait, Dorian Gray exchanges his soul for eternal youth and beauty....
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I don’t review all the books I read – and too often, I end up not reviewing some of my favorite reads, too worried I won’t be able to do them justice. But really, it’s never too late to talk about your favorite books! And so, with a new summer beginning, I wanted to talk about three very different books I read and adored last summer. If you are looking for a great read this season, maybe one of these will work for you! *...
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