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Loved how the first one ended, loved how this one started and ended. Love that the series has just 2 books and not more. Of course, I loved the first one more and this felt a little slow paced but still good. DID NOT LIKE how Irsa's story panned out. Loved the characters and the twists and basically a full jam-packed book and a must-read series.
4.5/5🌟

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Haroun‘s eyes danced. “Yes!”
“Then we begin with the first tale…'Haroun and the Magic Carpet.'”
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The girl was eleven and three-quarters.
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God, the twists and turns in this are just phenomenal. Love Shazi & Khalid, love how they eventually get their hearts' desires, and love this journey for Despina and Yasmine. #reread #yafantasy

“Then we begin with the first tale . . . 'Haroun and the Magic Carpet.'”
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While the end of this duology was satisfying and fun, I found it paced a lot slower at first. I also feel like there were more unanswered questions than in the first one - like why didn't Shazi tell everyone the truth about the curse? Still, the characters were just as engaging as in the first one and the ending just what it should have been. I'll definitely try more from Ahdieh.

I own all these books but have not read them yet. I have so many books on my TBR!

My daughter made the giant macaroons out of foam board. They turned out pretty good!

Still catching up! Almost there!

📕The Rose and Dagger
✒️ Deanna Raybourn
🎥Remember the Titans
🎙The Ramones (honestly could not come up with many options)
🎶Ride - Twenty One Pilots

#ManicMonday #LetterR

#musicalmayhem #readathon is number 3 for August! These are all month-long except for the last one I'll post about. There are a few books overlapping between TBRs, but honestly I had hoped to do a better job with that...

The girl was eleven and three-quarters.
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Today I am favored by the book gods. My package arrived a day early. Less than 24 hours after I reached the cliffhanger ending of the first book. #blessed 😆

I loved this book. I love the characters, the beautiful writing, The world building, the pace and excitement of the storyline, and I love love love that the author stopped at two books and didn‘t stretch this out unnecessarily. Not without it‘s heartbreaking and what-the-🤬 moments, but with a satisfying ending that I really needed right now.

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I couldn't put this book down. I was on the edge of my seat to find out how Shazi and Khalid's story would end. I will just say this...I was not disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I would love more of this incredible duo.

I was on the fence initially, but found myself reacting emotionally- so clearly became engaged. This was a satisfying sequel and fun retelling of Arabian Nights.

“Then we begin with the first tale… ‘Haroun and the Magic Carpet.‘”
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I‘m so happy I read this book. I‘ve been wanting to know how the story end for a while. When I got to the end of the story my heart was racing. This is one of the most exciting stories I‘ve ever read. It had me hooked from beginning to end. This was such a wonderful book.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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"It was because they were two parts of a whole. He did not belong to her. And she did not belong to him. It was never about belonging to someone. It was about belonging together."
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Sick day means reading all day. Finished this book and totally loved it as much as the first one. Now I plan on reading the webtoon adaptation (after I finish my remaining library books, that is...😅)

Map of Khorasan from The Rose & The Dagger by: Renée Ahdieh ??
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Much needed book shopping accomplished 📚

Friday nights are for reading 📖🥰

Spent the morning organizing some of the bookshelves! 📚

Saturday‘s 🥰

We are all basically traveler‘s to different worlds every time we read! Where are are currently?

Me: Upstate New York @ the Bishop homestead (A Discovery of Witches). And at a Camp in the desert awaiting a time to travel back to the Kingdom I was stolen from (The Rose and the Dagger).

#Books #Bookaddict #Booklover

The girl was eleven and three-quarters.🌹🗡
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The Rose & The Dagger by: Renée Ahdieh ??
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Dropped the ball completely on this second one

This turned out to be such a cute read! I'm normally not about love stories, but this one was really nice and wholesome to me, with the added magic and amazing settings. I'm really glad this got me out of a streak of less than amazing books.

I was able to get one more book read in February. This is definitely my favorite series of the year that I‘ve read!

This is a duology, so only 2 books to read, which I think is my new favorite way to read series! But it also means there are no more books in this world. Apparently there are 3 short stories that I need to find!

I loved Shazi and Khalid‘s journey, their story and their love for each other. 💚💚💚

My latest library book haul. My husband judges me every time I walk out of the library and he‘s sitting in the car. He just doesn‘t understand and says I have plenty of books at home.

I already started reading the tagged book, even though I should be reading Into the Night or The Kingdom of Copper because they are both due 3/12. 🤦‍♀️😬🤦‍♀️😬

#bookhaul #librarybookhaul

This came in the mail today. Thanks again for the #giveaway @Mommamanzi !! Cant wait to read this one!
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#Fade
#QuotsyFeb19
@TK-421

I need a break from mystery/thrillers, so I'm starting this one.

I‘m glad I continued with this series, because I truly enjoyed this 2nd book, and the ending to the story. I felt Renée Ahdieh did a fantastic job keeping the feel of the original Arabian Nights while making the story her own.

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#winterstormreadathon (even though it‘s partly sunny and in the high 40s here ?)

Warming up with some sea salt caramel hot cocoa (made with almond milk) and a good book. I‘m definitely enjoying the sequel better than the first book!

Also seeing Renee Ahdieh!

Wow! I could not put this book down. It‘s been awhile since I enjoyed a YA fantasy love story. This duology didn‘t over do the love and make it cheesy. I loved the magic and setting of it and the characters written.

Such a great end to a magical story.

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I‘m half way through this book and I had to put it down for a second because the tension is killing me!
So I thought I would share the beautiful endpapers of the book.😍😍

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I love the love story between Khalid & Shazi...
I very much recommend this series..
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#Goodreads2018ReadingChallenge

Day 4. Bippity Boppity Boo! | magic!
#bookreadhappyhour

The ending felt really rushed to me, which is kinda a shame. But other than that, I LOVED this book !

This was such an empowering and beautiful duology that gave me all the feeeeels ✨💕

4 🌟 #YA

✨Good morning! 🌞 I hope everyone has a wonderful Monday. 💜 What are you currently reading? I am hoping to start Between Earth and Sky today. On my phone (for gym time) I‘m currently reading Written in Red.✨

Time for book 2! I really enjoyed the first and finally got this at the library. These covers are absolutely beautiful and I cannot wait to dive inside and find out what‘s happening with Khalid and Shahrzad

Has anyone read this duology? I‘ve heard so many good things about it, so I caved and finally bought them a little while ago since they were on sale.

Loved the further development of side characters from the first book and the new characters that are introduced. Several twisty parts I was not expecting!