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As Izaveta prepares to be crowned, her sister inherits the fabled power of the Firebird. & political intrigue filling the court means that their duties for the queendom may be incompatible with them rebuilding their relationship.

This was a pretty slow, but interesting read. Expansive world building, intriguing magic, & a difficult sister relationship. The pacing felt off, & the ending felt rushed, but I‘lol definitely look for book 2! 🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑

I started this book feeling not entirely convinced but wow was I not able to stop reading once things picked up! It's a really interesting world of magic and payments, we follow two twin sisters who were separated when they were young, forced to start their training to do two opposing duties, one as the Firebird, feared and detested by all, the other as Queen, forced to manipulate all her relations. It's a story of healing, trusting, & betrayal

Update: I'm not a fan of the princess who is going to be queen, like wow I dislike her lol or perhaps it's the court machinations that she's so engrossed in that i very much dislike. Her sister tho, i like and ESPECIALLY after all the gay vibes like wow if she is this book just got 1000% more interesting 😆 😏 mystery, backstabbing, and flames, wonder how it'll work itself out

Next for #augustARC! This is also a much older title. I'm 16% in and it's ok. It involves an open crown, a mourning period, twins, and something about a firebird? I'm a bit confused, esp with how it started. Told from the twin's povs #fantasy @Clwojick

My lunch today consisted of a new, beautiful book, and some very gay cake! 😂👍📚💕🏳️‍🌈 #PrideMonth

Finished this yesterday. It didn't have the Russia feel I honestly picked it up for but it was a decent YA fantasy

I keep forgetting forgetting to update my socials so:
Ariande - 4/5⭐
The Maidens - 4/5⭐
The Chosen and the Beatiful - DNF and I'm heartbroken about that
These Feathered Flames - just started

It's a little TOO hot for me today; muggy and almost 90°. I'll be much happier when the temperature goes back down in a few days. Still enjoyed my lunchtime walk at the park though! Despite the heat it really is a magical time of year! 🌿💕📚

The Bookish Box subscription for April (which finally arrived!) is magnificent! The shirt is fun, I love the pillowcase and candle, the book sleeve features Casteel and Poppy from Jennifer Armentrout's Blood and Ash series, and the tagged book is a sapphic retelling of The Firebird! 😀📚💕 I only get this box twice a year now, so I'm glad everything is so fantastic! #bookmail #bookishbox