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The Once and Future Witches
The Once and Future Witches | Alix E. Harrow
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Jemmygem
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So far loving this book. 📕

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Bluebird
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It took time to get drawn into the book, but glad I stuck with it. Set in ‘New Salem‘ in 1893, where there is no such things as witches. Fairy tales are woven into this tale of 3 estranged sisters finding each other again as they learn their history and fight for women‘s and witches rights. The audio version definitely helped keep my interest. Some bits were slow, but the reader was wonderful and the music interspersed throughout was charming.

Hooked_on_books Good choice for this prompt! I really liked this one. 7mo
Itchyfeetreader This book has been sitting on my nightstand since October - you have inspired me to maybe pick this up next ! 7mo
Librarybelle On my to read list! 7mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 7mo
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paisleyjess
Mehso-so

I really liked the beginning and the end but I found myself slogging through the middle. It could just be the holidays interrupted my flow.

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JessieKB Great pic!!!! 🖤🖤 the candle!!! 12mo
dabbe 🧡🎃🧡 12mo
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Jen2
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Pickpick

So good!

perfectsinner On my want to reads list 13mo
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vlwelser
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This book is all about the power of women and the evil people that try to stifle it. This author is very clever. I would give it even more love if it wasn't quite so long.

#BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1y
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CBee
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Almost forgot! This counts for the prompt #nonbinaryortrans for #booked2023. Here‘s a cool book club kit that gives historical context and where a lot of the names in the book came from 😊
https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/OFW-Book-Club-Kit.p...

Cinfhen Yay 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Don‘t forget:
You have until Midnight April 3 to submit all books read between Jan 1-March 31, 2023 🧭 to enter the #FirstQuarterDrawing:

Here‘s the link: https://forms.gle/DJJdqbFZydvy9ndv7 2y
CBee @Cinfhen I submitted last week but will submit again and add this one! I honestly had no idea when I started it that it would count for this prompt 🙌🏻🙌🏻 2y
Cinfhen That happens…in a good way 😜 2y
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CBee
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Oh my gosh, I don‘t know if I can put into words how much I loved this book! I seem to have a witchy theme going recently and was so pleased to see the parallels between this and Hester.
“A witch is merely a woman who needs more than she has.” 🐦‍⬛ 🦉 🦅 #pantone2023 #tenderpeach #TBRtarot #March @Clwojick

Clwojick 🖤🖤🖤 2y
LeeRHarry Loved this one too 😊 2y
CBee @LeeRHarry it was just SO good and I didn‘t want it to end! 2y
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Cupcake12 I loved this too. 2y
CBee @Cupcake12 have you read Hester? It‘s fantastic and has a lot of the same “history” as this one. 2y
Cupcake12 I haven‘t no. Added to my TBR now x 2y
CBee @Cupcake12 hope you enjoy! 2y
Meshell1313 Stacked! ✅ 2y
CBee @Meshell1313 it‘s SO good!! 2y
Librariana Such a good color match! Good job, sis! And sounds like this was a faboo book! 2y
CBee @Librariana thank you! And it was SO good!! 2y
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Gissy
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Mehso-so

Unpopular opinion: I wanted to love this book. I like the story premise but, I found it unnecessary long. I found that some expressions, actions, concepts were not in accordance to the time, maybe it was me. It didn‘t work for me the integration of those children‘s rhymes with the story, I found them nonsense. They were in the middle of an argument or battle whatever and you are going to recite “London bridge is falling down? Humpty Dumpty?⬇️

Gissy There were parts I liked. I didn‘t like the audiobook performance either. But that cover kills me😍 Thank you @BookwormAHN I received the book for #Lammas2022 glad I read it because it was in my wish list since it was published. So pretty with those deckle pages😱beautiful. 2.75/3⭐️
But most people love the book. Maybe I can change my opinion with a re-read in the future.
I‘m super late in my readings
#LGBTBookClub (January) @AbigailJaneBlog
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Gissy #ISpyBingo February2023 (witch) @clwojick @TheAromaOfBooks
#BookSpinBingo (#8) @TheAromaOfBooks

Thank you for the decorative plate @Chrissyreadit
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Clwojick Well done! 2y
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AbigailJaneBlog I agree with the length - I was dying at about 300 pages! I really liked the rhymes and the audio though. Sorry it wasn't your thing, but thanks for the tag! 2y
Gissy @AbigailJaneBlog The book has great reviews. I will try it again later but I love my book because is pretty. I know I‘m late for February book but what we will read next month? 2y
Gissy @Clwojick Thank you! It is funny to look for clues on our books covers☺️ 2y
Chrissyreadit 😍 bummed! I did love it- but it was long. 2y
BookwormAHN There is nothing wrong with liking a book just because it's pretty. And as much as I like the book I agree it could have been a lot shorter 😸 2y
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Kenyazero
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I wasn't sure if this would be a good book for me. I anticipated it might be a little dull or a little too intense, but I wound up loving it! I especially liked the adaptation of fairy tales and other well-known works as the hidden words of spells. This was just the book I needed this month. #LGBTQ #LGBTBookClub #Witches

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ATB
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Lunch break at the lake. It‘s iced over so I stayed inside the car but still nice to see water.

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DebbieGrillo
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I have absolutely LOVED everything I've read from this author, and this book was no exception. This is a tale of three sisters who found magic and witchcraft and used it to fight for women's rights during a time when women had none.

ItsAngel Have you read The Change by Kirsten Miller? 2y
Areader2 I loved this book !😍Ten Thousand Doors of January was awesome too! 2y
DebbieGrillo @ItsAngel no, but it's on my list now. Thanks 😊 2y
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DebbieGrillo @Areader2 Me too! Have you read A Spindle Splintered? 2y
Areader2 No but I haven‘t read that duology spindle splintered and A Mirror Mended But it‘s on my tbr 2y
ItsAngel @DebbieGrillo I hope you love it! 2y
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AbigailJaneBlog
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Hello folks!

This is your mid-month reminder that discussions for this month's pick (tagged) will be posted on January 29th. Content warnings can be found at: https://schizanthusnerd.com/2020/09/14/the-once-and-future-witches/

Here is the vote for next month's pick:
https://forms.gle/wvNXNTsRM3tNe5dX6
As usual, let me know if you have any issues or concerns.

#LGBTbookclub is open to all!

PuddleJumper Voted! 2y
AbigailJaneBlog @PuddleJumper thanks! Are you able to source these options okay? I know that's a consideration for you! 2y
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PuddleJumper @AbigailJaneBlog I had two of the choices on my shelves! 🤣 it's a good month for me 2y
AbigailJaneBlog @PuddleJumper That's great to know! 😊 2y
BookwormAHN Voted ✔️ 2y
Kenyazero A timely reminder, thanks! Might have to skip this one because seems really popular (a huge hold line at the library), but I voted for next month! 2y
MoonWitch94 ✅ Voted! Some good choices! 2y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian Had a hard time choosing between Space Trash and The Call Out but I voted! 2y
AbigailJaneBlog Ooh I'm glad you guys are enjoying the options! This months choices were all taken from last month's suggestions, so ya'll obviously have good taste 2y
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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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Hmm, I am considering DNFing this one, even though it's the January pick for #lgbtbookclub. I am not emotionally connecting with the story or characters at all. I liked the writing at first, but I guess something about it is not drawing me in. Almost 12 hours more is a lot when you're already feeling meh! Thoughts anyone? #QueerBooks

TracyReadsBooks Honestly, I enjoyed it but it didn‘t knock my socks off. Entertaining enough but not a book I dwelled on when I was done reading. 2y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @TracyReadsBooks Hmm that is helpful thanks! I think I'd finish it if I was 75% in, as you say it's entertaining enough but not for how long it is! 2y
Lucy_Anywhere I didn‘t so much DNF this one, more just put it down and never picked it up again - and then it went back to the library. It clearly didn‘t really grab me either! 2y
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Clare-Dragonfly I loved this one but if you‘re not connecting with the characters by 10 or 20% in, I don‘t think it‘s going to get any better for you. Unless the promise of a trans character later on draws you? 😆 She‘s awesome but a fairly minor character. 2y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @Lucy_Anywhere glad it's not just me! 2y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @Clare-Dragonfly ooh is it the secretary from the women's association who ends up being trans? I thought there was a clue at one point when she knew some "boy's" magic 2y
Clare-Dragonfly @CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian Yesssss! That‘s her! ❤️ 2y
CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian @Clare-Dragonfly okay now I can rest! 2y
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avxi
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Also got started with a new book. I doubt I‘ll finish this before the new year but it‘s been in my #tbr for so long!

I‘m on a long vacation, but it‘s coming to a close so quickly. I don‘t want this holiday the end so I can just keep reading.

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CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian
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I'm starting the January pick for #LGBTbookclub a bit early since my hold on the library audiobook came in much quicker than I expected. I really like it so far, it has a dreamy fairy tale vibe but like the old school Brothers Grimm kind, dark and witchy. The #audiobook voice actor is very good. #QueerBooks #LGBTQBooks @AbigailJaneBlog

readswellwithothers I listened to this early in the year and I thought it was incredible! The narration was so, so good. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 2y
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LitsyEvents
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Repost for @AbigailJaneBlog

This is our January pick for the #LGBTbookclub! Discussions will be held on Jan 29th.
Original post
https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2518301

AbigailJaneBlog Thank you! 🥰 2y
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mrsmarch
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Yeah, no. Language is way too flowery, and the book‘s pace suffers as a result #bookspin #bail #dnf

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perfectlywinged
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Really liking the writing and setting so far but already there are parts that feel like they could be cut in this 500 page book.

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Kimberlone
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#Scarathlon Daily Photo Prompt Day 13: #Witch

I just started this, but it‘s been on my Kindle #TBR for awhile. I‘m getting Hocus Pocus meets Magic Lessons vibes, so far.

#TeamSlaughter @Clwojick

JacqMac I love the cover. 2y
Kimberlone @JacqMac me too! 2y
tpixie Yes! Meets Women‘s Suffrage! @alixeharrow books all have the best covers! 💙🚪 (edited) 2y
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Kimberlone @tpixie yes, I wasn‘t sure even expecting the votes for women aspect! 2y
melzen This book has also been in my tbr for awhile :) hope you‘ll like it 2y
Clwojick This has been on my list forever! Hopefully I get to it soon 🫣 2y
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TheSpineView
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#ScarathlonDailyPrompt @StayCurious
#TeamMonsterMash

On my TBR list. Now is a good time to read this one.

#Scarathlon2022

Kimberlone I just started this one last night! 2y
TheSpineView @Kimberlone I will be interested in what you think about it. 2y
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angieinwonderland
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I loved this book and the parallels between suffrage and witchcraft. That's what lured me in and kept me there for the very long read. It delivered on what it promised in the blurb. I even learned about the misogyny of pockets (ps google it because while the link to withcraft is not hard to believe, it isnt entirely factual). I read the majority of it yesterday while enjoying a raspberry mocha.

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Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pretty cover!! 🖤 2y
Eggs Beautiful ❤️👏🏻🥰 2y
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mlwayers

Their teachers were desperate need and decades of rage; the hoarded words of their mothers and grandmothers; one another.

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Kristin_Reads
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Look at this stellar stack of library holds that just came in! I‘m still recovering from a concussion so it may take me awhile to get through these. Where would YOU start?? 📚

jlhammar Claire Keegan! The Colony is also fantastic. I have The Netanyahus and Haven in my own TBR stacks. Hope to get to them soon. 2y
EvieBee I‘m sorry about the concussion! Those feel so weird, right? Hoping you get to all of these soon. (edited) 2y
Kristin_Reads @EvieBee Thank you! I‘m almost completely recovered! 2y
Kristin_Reads @jlhammar Enjoy! I‘ve decided to start with the Keegan (it‘s the shortest!) 2y
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TripleS
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Post vacay bath time! Most stressful vacay ever so this is needed 😂

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DebbieGrillo
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“Every woman draws a circle around herself. Sometimes she has to be the only thing inside it.”

BethM Such a good line! 2y
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majkia

Powerful book.

Very well done alternate reality where women are being held down because there were witches in the world. But three sisters find the ways and the words and decide to bring back the magic and free their sisters from men who beat and control them.

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PuddleJumper
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Pickpick

A really enjoyable read with some amazing world building

SusanLee That bulbasaur peeking is so cute! 3y
PuddleJumper @SusanLee 🥰 It's such a cute bookmark! I have an the starter Pokemon for the Kanto region 3y
SusanLee @PuddleJumper 😘👍🏻 3y
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sprainedbrain
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Catching up (again) on #TarotTakeover!

Day 3 was Five of Wands, and the tagged book came to mind, with all of the conflict, struggle, and opposition that the women, suffragettes, and witches experienced. I loved this book! ❤️

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Clare-Dragonfly
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Loved this book! It was a little bit slow in the beginning as it was obvious that the sisters weren‘t telling each other important things and that was keeping them apart, but they came together and then it just kept getting better and deeper. I loved all the characters, even Gideon Hill (though I suppose that‘s more of a “love to hate”). And such beautiful writing.

shanaqui I need to try this sometime! I didn't love her debut as much as I hoped, but I did like it... 3y
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Clare-Dragonfly
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“Men really ought to try offers of fealty rather than flowers.”

DivineDiana Had to look up fealty! 🤷🏼‍♀️ 3y
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mdemanatee
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Mehso-so

Book club time. I enjoyed this—especially the relationships between the sisters—but the pacing felt like it became slowed down and unfocused, especially in the second half. The beautiful prose, which was a strength, also became a weakness in that it started to feel indulgent. Points that felt insightful and strong the first time, started to feel a little overdone at the cost of more action. Luckily I don‘t seem to be alone at book club.

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Clare-Dragonfly
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Finished one book club read, on to the next! Plus, Boston cream donut 😋

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zelda.luna.mae
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‘𝕿𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊‘𝖘 𝖓𝖔 𝖘𝖚𝖈𝖍 𝖙𝖍𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖆𝖘 𝖜𝖎𝖙𝖈𝖍𝖊𝖘, 𝖇𝖚𝖙 𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗𝖊 𝖚𝖘𝖊𝖉 𝖙𝖔 𝖇𝖊.‘

𝐌𝐲 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐲 𝐡𝐮𝐬𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞 🖤

#theonceandfuturewitches

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BarkingMadRead
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Also starting this one tonight lol I am reading way too many books at once right now! This is my second #roll100 pick

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Kboltz
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All women are witches. I love how nursery rhymes, sayings, and myths were all used within this story. Three witches are needed to bring back the magic of witches. Bella, Agnes, and Juniper set New Salem wishing that they never came to town.

GondorGirl I adored this book and have given copies to several friends. 🧡🧡 3y
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Bandit looked as tired as I was by the time I finished this one... but not because I didn't enjoy it, just because I don't usually read such long books. This one was totally worth it though! Beautiful writing, a gripping story, and powerful, intersectional feminist themes. I also loved the way she weaved fairy tales into her magic system 🕯🖤
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Book 6 of 2022

GondorGirl I'm a huge Alix Harrow fan! 3y
ShyBookOwl @GondorGirl I'll definitely pick up more of her work! 3y
GondorGirl @ShyBookOwl My very favorite of hers (and one of my all time favorite books) is 3y
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ShyBookOwl @GondorGirl Ooh! A strange book and secret doors? Yes please! 😊 3y
RaeLovesToRead Awww 😻😻 3y
BennettBookworm LOVE this book so so much! 3y
Chrissyreadit I LOVED this book too❤️🎉 3y
ShyBookOwl @BennettBookworm @Chrissyreadit I get now why it was such a big, buzzy book in 2020 ❤❤❤ 3y
GirlNamedJesse This book was so good!! 🧙‍♀️ 3y
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ShyBookOwl
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On page 460 of 530! I've been at this one for two weeks. I don't usually pick up books over 400 pages, and while I'm frustrated with how long it's taking me to get through it, I have no regrets. Hoping to finish tonight 🏆

paper.reveries It‘s awesome that you pushed yourself out of your reading comfort zone! 3y
peanutnine Great job! This one is definitely long but so good!! 3y
ShyBookOwl @daisyheadmaesie @peanutnine Thank you! It feels good and totally worth it 😊 3y
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ShyBookOwl
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There‘s no such thing as witches, but there used to be. #firstlinefridays

I'd been procrastinating this because of how long it is, but I'm now doing it as a buddy read and picking it up is always one of the best parts of my day. Beautiful writing. Fascinating story. I'm all in.

behudd I felt the same but I think if you allow yourself to take time with it instead of trying to read it quickly, it‘s such a beautifully written book! 3y
ShyBookOwl @behudd Agreed. It's meant to be savored, not devoured. 3y
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Oryx
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Perfect bookmark for this book

Chrissyreadit Love it! 3y
TrishB 😁 looks great! 3y
Cupcake12 I love this x 3y
julesG 😁 3y
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KathyWheeler
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In bed now and starting this. It‘s been a long day, so I‘m happy to just relax with a book.

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ShyBookOwl
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Omg.. is this why women's jeans never have real pockets anymore?!!! They gave us a chance in the 90s, then we got a little too "witchy" ?

Reggie Lol 3y
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ShyBookOwl
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First day back to work post-holidays was... long. Closing my laptop and running straight to my book!!

Ruthiella Me too. Work was BRUTAL! 😆 3y
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galueth28
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Really good alternate history, with witches and suffragists. Loved the relationship between the three Eastwood sisters. Juniper was my favourite 🧙‍♀️💖

#teamgamesleighers #bookspinbingo #wintergames2021

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