The Fairy Godmother | 
Continuing my indulgence rereads. I read this book EVERY YEAR. Easily my favorite magic system and I know the beats of this book forward and backwards. Still not tired of it. Reading this book is akin to a long, hot bath and slipping on a well worn tee after. Relaxing and comfortable
so-soThe book had a strong start, the main characters are fun and engaging. But just 2 chapters from the finish, I lost interest. I cared about the main character, but I found that I didn‘t care much about how magic was shaped going forward.
pickTons of stress have me going to my favorite relaxing reads - fairy tale retellings. This cover is AWFUL, but the story is excellent. I love the idea that stories, songs, even poems and rhymes can shape a world, and the Fairy Godmothers are trying to make sure all takes in their kingdoms have happy endings. Great story, fun world, and great characters. Read if you want something happy with great world building
I‘m working from my aunt/godmother‘s house today in Michigan before we visit my cousin who‘s off at college. She delivered this freshly baked cookie to me and now working remotely at my own home has been ruined for me.
pickThis was a great book. Fun, witty, and a different look at fairy godmothers. I love fairy tale retellings, but this was something new. If you ever wondered who was behind the fairy godmother and how she got her job, this book will answer the question. Thank you Mercedes Lackey for making such fun and romantic adventures.
pickIn which I finally review a frequent reread https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1130392137?book_show_action=false&from_rev...
Having a terribly unproductive reading month so I'm spending my Sunday with a favorite #comfortread while my son brings me flowers 🤗. What are your favorite relaxing reads?
1. The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey is possibly my most relaxing comfort read though I do have many others.
2. Spaghetti
3. The Good Place
4. Snag a screenshot if you see it on your feed like I did ;). Love questionnaires, can never remember to check who did them already.
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All right folks, I need #recommendations. I've been underwhelmed by a lot of the stuff I've read or started lately and think I just need something light, fun, whatever time get me out of this funk. I have a nonfiction and audio going that are decent but I'd like a text fiction pick to unwind with after kids go to bed. #Romance, juvenile or #ya, lighter #Fantasy -- give me your recs! It's too soon to reread the tagged book already, usually my cure.
#12daysofchristmas day 3 - french hen. Ok this one was hard for me. Don't ask me why but my brain kept going hen -> little red hen -> fables/folk/fairy tales -> fairy godmother. So I'm picking Elena from this book.
When I wanted good, clean reading, my boss recommended this #fantasy ride. #readingwomenmonth
Where the eff did this book come from??
#aprilbookshowers @RealLifeReading #dontrememberbuyingthis
pickAs I keep saying, Mercedes Lackey is a guilty pleasure of mine. Not what I would call a spectacular writing, but warm and amusing nonetheless. The romance didn't make much sense, but I'm not complaining. I especially appreciate the great familiarity the author has with various fairy tales, including those not very well known in the West - finally someone outside of Russia gets the Hunchbacked Horse!
#fairytaleretelling #fairytale #heroine
Mercedes Lackey is one of my guilty pleasures. And the lampshade-hanging trope-rich (and trope-enforced) fractured fairytales in this book are delightful
#fairytale #fracturedfairytale #fairytaleretelling #fantasyromance #smartheroine
