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First read of the year, and it was fine. I appreciated the setting and the various types of magic, but it felt very similar to books like the Red Queen series but not as good. Easy read and enjoyable enough that I‘m reading the second to see how it ends. 6/10

I am properly offended by the manipulative wicked character. I want to wack him with a baseball bat. But no. I instead have to find the next book. Because I have an affinity for bad men. What the hell…. 😩

Last book during #20in4 Readathon (only last 217 pages). YA fantasy t takes time to read, no translation or glossary to explain some foreign words😐Sometimes confuse but interesting. A world full of lies and betrayals. It is not what you think is happening. The kingdoms are in war, divided in those who believe in the power of saints and those who believe only in magic. The end is an unexpected twist. I‘m interesting in book 2. 3/3.4⭐️

Very invested in the beginning, set up for an interesting storyline and character abilities but then became confusing towards the end. Powers and story actions were left unexplained and began to feel rushed, even character interactions. Might pick up the remainder of the series one day just to finish it out but not all that interested in continuing for now.

Ok I noticed that I haven‘t posted my June book so here it is … loved it 📖🤗

This was a reread and I still loved the book. I wasn‘t aware of the second one in the series so I‘m going to have to get it 🤗📖 thank you @DinoMom for this read #spookysummerswap

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“Wicked Saints” is dark, bloody, and full of magic. It gave me minor “Throne of Glass” vibes and the plot moved relatively quickly with some interesting twists. I initially enjoyed the romance but it felt a tad rushed towards the end, however I am intrigued in how the relationship continues given the latest development. I look forward to the future character development!

1. Wicked Saints
2. Fairies 🧚‍♀️

#two4tuesday @TheSpineView

I saw this on bookstagram and thought it looked fun.

I would be in Tranavia from Wicked Saints, which would be pretty scary with blood magic and vultures. If I'm a Kalyazi then I'm in enemy territory. If I'm a Tranavian, then I'm amidst a cut-throat dangerous society after blood mages.

Where would you be?

I really enjoyed this dark fantasy which has a darker different take on Gods and saints and it's citizens being beholden to the Gods as opposed to having the freedom to choose their own path which has literally caused a war.

This dark fantasy felt original and it was a quick enjoyable read. There is a sprinkling of romance added in, but very minimal. I'm looking forward to reading Ruthless Gods.

#bookspin pick down!

I wanted to do a reread of this before Blessed Monsters comes out next month so I picked the audio this time. Still soooo good! Bloody, dark and angsty. Just how I remembered it. Might grab Ruthless Gods soon while this is fresh!

#bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

February's planner bookshelves

January's planner bookshelves

Last night's #boozeandbooks

January Wrap-up!
I read 20 books this month. My faves were Wicked Saints and Before I Fall.
#wrapup #januarywrapup

"We're all monsters, some of us just hide it better than others.

"this is who I am. It‘s a blessing, not a curse."

Finally have some energy to post my #bookspinbingo
This one was good but I felt it didn‘t have much happen even though it did. I guess it just didn‘t read as important. The ending did make me want to read the next one though.

Today's #bookmail. This one is a YA fantasy.

I don't have any books with Saints that I can think of, but this sounds interesting and right up my alley.

#thankfulthoughts @Eggs

#ThankfulThoughts Day 1: This #Saints book is part of Fats‘ book haul from her book subscription boxes. Check it out here: https://wp.me/pDlzr-kg1

Really enjoyed the audiobook. I think it has similar elements to the Grisha verse series. The book really shows the struggles we have between loving someone who has vastly different beliefs than we do. I really loved this book.

Anyone else doing the mini #owlcrateathon this weekend? Here's my #ocsummertbr. WICKED SAINTS was from early 2019, so I'm a bit behind on my books 😣. We'll see how much I actually finish in the next 48 hours...

#amreading

Ok, so I know this series isn't complete yet but I already know it's on my list!

#20Series20Days #Top20Series
@Andrew65

#EmilyADuncan

Wicked Saints was a great road trip book with @annamae 💕 Action from the start, dark with a smidge of romance thrown in 😘 reading the second in the series now “Ruthless Gods”

This was a very slow, halting start for me, but once it picked up about half way through, I devoured the rest of it in one sitting. Not to ruin anything- but I was very happy about the ending- I felt like a certain someone was losing his “edge.” The world Duncan has created is unusual and I‘d like to learn more about it- I‘m excited to read the next installment.

I have always been a sucker for mythology. Duncan's story weave a fresh take on mythology and the ideas of Gods with their hands twisting and manipulating the people below them. I really enjoyed the world within this book. So happy this is part of a series and I will get to see this story unfolds some more.

June Book 1/20 #litsylove #bookbonanza

This was the last book I read in April. The first in a series and luckily the second book is already out. I enjoyed this one. A girl called Nadya, a prince called Serefin and a monster called Malachiasz. Get all tangled up in centuries old war. #bookcovers

"Nadya had only been wearing her mask for a day and already she was fantasizing about ripping it off.
It was hot and uncomfortable and she didn't want it on anymore."
... when your Real Life meets your Fictional Life... ??. Dexter, one of the #catsoflitsy

My current read and last in April.

A good read, but not as good as I expected. Plot movement is pretty steady & there is fairly continuous action. Primary characters are well written, but secondary characters are somewhat flat. The writing itself is above average & read smoothly. The tension built really well, but that darned ending! Despite the action & twists, I felt meh. I am still interested in the remainder of the trilogy as I want to see where the unfinished pieces will go.

I want to be honest I did like the book but I though it could‘ve be shorter. The characters were well written, I though it was kind of gothic. A battle between the divine and blood mages. War between two counties. However I don‘t like the back and forth between two characters but over it was a good book

• Wicked Saints and Recursion
• ebooks over audiobooks, but I love them both
• Imagine Me 😍

#weekendreads @rachelsbrittain

I really cannot express how excited I am it‘s Friday and that it‘s almost time for bed! Hoping to get through this one this weekend and start the sequel! #currentlyreading

I. Loved. This. A fresh take on gods and magic. I‘ve already ordered the second book. Sometimes I get discouraged with how stale the genre can be, but this is what great YA Fantasy looks like. #yaapril

“The calming echo of a holy chant filtered down from the sanctuary and into the cellars. It was late afternoon, just before Vespers, a time where psalms to the gods were given up in an effortless chorus.”

#firstlinefridays @ShyBookOwl

This was character driven and quite a slow burn for YA, but I liked the writing style and will be following this series. #bookspin #march2020 @TheAromaofBooks

The dogs are passed out from trying to murder each other all day and the hubs is in bed. Settling in for some reading and hoping the promised thunderstorm rolls through. My soul could use it.

I‘m really enjoying this book so I decided to download the audio so I could keep reading while I cleaned and baked! Dark chocolate chip banana bread for dessert :)

Oh, this got my attention! 🤩

#bookswithmycalico After finishing Perfect Stranger (boo) starting Wicked Saints since Ruthless Gods is coming out soon!

These two hooligans are asleep on me, settling in for some reading and hoping I don‘t fall asleep again 😆

I‘m struggling to focus on reading- anxiety, fatigue, lack of social interaction. I‘m vacillating between a comfort read and a new immersive read. Going to give this one a shot. I love books that are also pretty under the dust jacket!

Listening to Wicked Saints; illustration by Niru

Yay! Nothing better than #bookmail ! My #BOTM box came today. Soooo excited to read all of these, but I have to finish at least one of the books I‘m currently reading before I can dive in.

It grew on me over time, though I still would have enjoyed a bit more world building. All of the main characters had interesting transformations coming for them, and I‘ll definitely pick up the second book to see how their paths will continue.

I‘m still wrapped up in a blanket, but I really enjoy my first Sunday of garden reading.