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Grim Lovelies
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
The first in a young adult fantasy duology by New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd, Grim Lovelies is set in modern-day Paris where a society of magic handlers manipulate the world around them. But this centuries-old system is about to be turned upside down: not by one of the city's powerful magicians, but by a witch's maid.
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IheartYA
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Mehso-so

This was an original story with solid world building. I enjoyed the characters a lot. The pacing was uneven though, and the writing style seemed bland. A solid, average 3 stars. I am slightly interested in the rest of the story since it ended on a cliffhanger, but I'm not itching to finish it. Since I already own book 2 I'll read it, but if I didn't own it, I'm not sure it would even be on my TBR. #bookreview #ya #fantasy #bookswap #bookmail

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MsRadioSilence
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Pickpick

Anouk is a very constant character, but the fact that she‘s 17 with three love interests in this book (and one that proposes TWICE) bothers me a little. I think the ‘bury your gays‘ trope is tired, and also fake in this sense so - why? Petra was the first trans representation I‘d ever seen in a ‘mainstream‘ book, and I love her to bits.

Read my full review at: https://www.rainyreader.com/single-post/grim-lovelies.

#fantasy #ya #21of50

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Thetipsyreader
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Mehso-so

3.5⭐️
This one was a bit strange at first. It took a little bit to kind of become familiar with this world and know what was going on. I liked that there were different types of characters in the story, witches, goblins, and beasties. It made for an interesting story and I‘m interested to see the direction the second book will take.

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jackilynn
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Mehso-so

Eh. Started off slow but eventually improved.

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witchyreader13
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Today was opening day for the #LittleChristmasSwap #LCS. Thank you so much to my swap partner. I have been dying to read this book since it came out and I never say no to dark chocolate truffles. 😉 And full disclosure, I had to create a collage using stock photos because I have already torn open and scarfed the bag of snack mix. 😂 Happy holidays, everyone!

Alfrazier21 Yay! I‘m so glad you liked it! 4y
witchyreader13 @alfrazier21 The snack mix reminded me of what we used to call Gorp in Girl Scouts, which was a mix of pretzels, cereal, nuts, & M&Ms, so your box brought me a little bit of nostalgia as well. :) 4y
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StephanieMarie
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#booked2020 #summer prompts

Red white or blue type: Grim lovelies
Eccentric MC: The Lost coast
YA by POC: An Ember in the Ashes
Wine or Whine: Wine and War
Banned book: I Know why the Caged Bird sings
Armchair Travel: Unhoneymooners

@Cinfhen @BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft

Cinfhen Woohoo 🙌🏻This is your #OfficialThirdQuarterEntry 🎊🎊🎊#Booked2020 ❤️❤️❤️ 4y
BarbaraTheBibliophage Great choices and accomplishment! ❤ ⭐ 📕

(and sorry it took me so long to get here and comment ... )
4y
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BeautifullyBookish
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
Mehso-so

So this book gave me mixed feelings. On the whole I think the concept was super imaginative and something I‘ve never really read before. The characters were relatable and some were even morally grey which I loved. But something about it made this book a very long read even though it wasn‘t an extremely long book. Over all I may not reread this but I‘m planning on trying to make it through the next book in the series. #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Great review! I don't know why some books feel so long and others don't! Hopefully the next book flows a little better. 5y
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e.c.vitoria
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SmartSassery
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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The vertical stack are books from #Litjoy their dust jackets are usually reversible. That's Stalking Jack The Ripper & Capturing the Devil vertical next to them. Need the books for the other two but have the jackets.

Books in the stack are:
Grim Lovelies
Nocturnal
Winterwood
Shatter the Sky
A Dress for the Wicked
A Treason of Thorns
Dangerous Alliance

Booknerd222 Ooohhh I love the spines for Grim Lovelies and Nocturna 5y
SmartSassery @Booknerd222 Aren't they. I love their special edition books so much. 5y
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e.c.vitoria
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MidnightBookGirl
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Eek! Trying to catch up on the #ChillingPhotoChallenge! This is for Day #10 GRIM, and this is one of my favorite Megan Shepherd novels (and it would also make for a wonderful October read!).
#scarathalon #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

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Melismatic
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When I think of Grim...this has been on my TBR for awhile now....

#scarathlon #chillingphotochallenge

1 pt #TeamStoker
Total: 60* (pending points from comments, i think?)

BeansPage 🧟‍♀️ 5y
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e.c.vitoria
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e.c.vitoria
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MsRadioSilence
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Today‘s #colormepretty is #rainbow! I went for an LGBT+ theme for this one.

Grim Lovelies‘ main character might be straight, but there‘s a trans character and a gay character.

Passing I read for a class, but the point is brought up that it could be read as a lesbian awakening. After reading it, I would agree with that point.

Hero I read in high school and it‘s a great book about the struggles of coming out AND being a teenage superhero. 10/10

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SassenachTheBookWizard
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Bailedbailed

Ugh I really tried but I'm throwing it in at chapter 28. I'm so so so incredibly bored and not interested and the characters are just dull.

SharonAlger It‘s frustrating when that happens, but at least you gave it a fair shake. 5y
sparrowssavvy This one had me so excited and I did get through it, but it reallllly slowed down for me 5y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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I picked this up for a few seconds yesterday and wasn't feeling it so I am going to try again!

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e.c.vitoria
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Pickpick

This was a fast paced and interesting read. Though the magic system didn't seem consistent. The writing was fine but not very vivid descriptions. But it was a fun story with interesting characters.

6/10 💫

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e.c.vitoria
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MsRadioSilence
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Shay_1113
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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This was fun! New and exciting and such a fun take on magic! Sometimes the same old magic ideas bore me but this twist was a lot of fun! The only sad thing is the conclusion doesn‘t come out till September! 😭

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imabusybee
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Pickpick

Witches, goblins oh my!! Loved it.

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imabusybee
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Its a cold and raining kinda of night.

Tamra Perfect for reading! 6y
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imabusybee
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Saturday night reading.

aprilpohren Ohhh! This sounds great! 6y
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bullbunny
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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I can't believe I won!! I never do!! The sequel to the tagged book!
#mademyday #happygirl

TrishB 🎉🎉 Maybe it‘s winning day and your parcel will arrive too 😘 6y
bullbunny @TrishB it's traveling through idk where. Just says in the system. Hopefully really soon!! 😊 6y
vkois88 Ahhhh lucky! I enter but never win lol... I wanted this one too 6y
bullbunny @vkois88 Same! I was so excited. And then I found out 8 lost my hooks after that. So now I wait for it XD 6y
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KelliJo
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Stuck in a book slump, sick yet again. Time for a little Bourbon in my tea and a new read!

BookishMarginalia Hope you feel better soon! 6y
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Book_devourer
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
Mehso-so

I wonder if my rating would be much different if I was 16. I don‘t know. I won‘t be continuing with the series. Pros: cool world and rules around magic
Cons: insta-love (groan) and most of the characterizations

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Gomer-andthebooks
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
Pickpick

I am about half way in to this story and I am in love!!!!!!😍. If you get the chance pick it up.

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MsRadioSilence
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My friend Unity and I decided to start a book club and by that I mean we both read the same book and then talk about it. January was Grim Lovelies, and I personally enjoyed it. Again, a token, tragic gay who may or may not fall into the “bury your gays” trope (hopefully not!) and a token trans character, and a majority of the characters were cis, het, and white, but I have hopes for this series!

Reminder: post picture later

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bookish_wookish
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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This cover! This was another pick from my BN haul this past weekend. All the covers of the books i grabbed are so pretty that they all deserve their own post! I should have taken the sticker off though! 🤦🏼‍♀️

Jee_HookedOnBookz Omg the cover 😍😍😍 6y
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LibrarianRyan
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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I was not very good yesterday at BNs 1/2 price sale. But it‘s hard to be good when you have a purse full of gift cards.

GypsyKat Pretty covers! 6y
Johanna414 I can‘t wait to read Wundersmith! 6y
LeslieO Looks to me like you were VERY good! 6y
Bookishlie Oooooo just bought the Morigan Crowe book! 6y
Marilyncjackson These look gorgeous 6y
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sparrowssavvy
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Pickpick

I loved the concept of this book. It had some great ambience at the beginning which I felt was lacking as the book progressed. However I did really enjoy the tale and will definitely keep reading the series.

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Bookgoil
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Wow my #sss #stuffedstockingswap package from @BookNAround another Kristen too! So many new books to read - I love that you included some of your faves and all the goodies for me and some for my doggies! I cannot wait to try all the teas, curl up under my new blanket with some hot cocoa, and use my new stocking! Thanks so much! @Avanders

Soubhiville I love the stocking! And the teas look fun! 😋 6y
Avanders 😍🎄♥️🥰❄️ 6y
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MidnightBookGirl
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Woke up early do take notes for today's Fountain of Youth book club discussion of Grim Lovelies. Megan Shepherd is skyping in! I've loved all of her books, but this is my favorite so far.

Eggbeater I am really sorry to miss this one. I enjoyed the evolution of Anouk's character and wanted to hear what the author had to say about it. 6y
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Tanzy13
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From New York Times bestselling author Megan Shepherd, Grim Lovelies is an epic and glittering fantasy. Prepare to be spellbound by the world of Grim Lovelies, where secrets have been long buried, friends can become enemies, and everything—especially humanity—comes at a price.

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Eggbeater
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Pickpick

I enjoyed the evolution of these characters and the magic of this story. I look forward to the next installment. This one was perfect for Halloween.

RadicalReader @Eggbeater gorgeous book cover love this one 6y
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imabusybee
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Love the art work in this one!!

zzz Beautiful cover for sure👌 6y
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BookishGirl06
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Pre-ordered this book and also got a tote bag as a bonus 😍

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SMayWrites
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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#bookmail 😍
I preordered this lovely book and it just arrived today! Into the tbr pile it goes, but hopefully I'll get to it soon!

#newbook #grimlovelies #fiction

StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego 🍂🍁🌾😍 6y
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TheLibrarian
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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My drunken #bookhaul from the other night. It‘s a small haul but the husband wouldn‘t let me buy anymore. #drunkshopping #jackotravlersbeer

Graciouswarriorprincess I just finished Catwoman and loved it! 6y
That-Bookish-Hiker That pillow is so cute! 6y
Reviewsbylola I don‘t know if it‘s good or bad that you had your husband there to stop you. 😂 6y
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Linear Love the pillow 6y
TheLibrarian @Graciouswarriorprincess I‘m looking forward to it! @That-Bookish-Hiker @Linear Thank you. I got it at HomeGoods. 6y
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mskayla07
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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This was a very fast paced, thrilling read! The world building was so creative and unique, I have not read anything like this before! The writing was beautiful. Anouk was a very interesting character especially at the end. I can‘t wait a whole year for the sequel 😩 But I do highly recommend this book! It‘s a great October read and perfect for introducing urban fantasy to someone who is unfamiliar with that genre. 4.5/5 🌟

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TorieStorieS
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Pickpick

I absolutely LOVED this book!! It kicks off a new YA Fantasy set in the #CityOfDreams (#Paris naturally!). Its narrator is a beastie- an animal changed by a witch into a human servant. But Anouk is more than a maid and this fast-paced adventure takes her and her fellow beasties all over the city - encountering other witches and #Goblins too! Such fun!!! #SeptemberDanes #NewHogwartsAdventure

Kalalalatja Sounds like a lot of fun! 6y
Cinfhen Nice pick for today ❤️and #Paris 🙌🏻 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Great choice 👍🏻 6y
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TorieStorieS @Kalalalatja Such fun!!! I definitely recommend it!!! 6y
TorieStorieS @Cinfhen @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love it when the book I just finish works for the fun challenges!!! Thanks for always having these!! I add them to my calendar each month!! 😊 6y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @TorieStorieS thanks for participating!!! 🙌🏻👍🏻💗 6y
vkois88 Sounds so good! Want! 6y
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kate_reads
Grim Lovelies | Megan Shepherd
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Packers,
I live in Minnesota. I‘m gonna need to you to come though. 🙏🏽💚💛🏈

Sincerely, Me

ofclumsywords This game was one of the craziest I‘ve seen in a while! 6y
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LibrarianRyan
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This book has been all over various media. I believe this was the book that had nail polish as a preorder incentive, and a few people were not happy.

October 2
#CoverLove #YAedition

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WeeziesBooks
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HMH Teen was kind enough to send me the blogger box for GRIM LOVELIES... which happens to be one of my most anticipated reads of the year!

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kate_reads
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*bows down* 🤩 #bookmail

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MidnightBookGirl
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I've been a fan of Megan Shepherd from the beginning and this is my favorite of her books! I know it doesn't come out until October, but all the love for this book with its Beasties, Witches, Goblins and Pretties in modern day Paris. I wish I could skip summer and head right to fall!

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