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Dang, I wanted to love this. The plot was interesting. Magic books and secret protectors and collectors of them should be right up my alley. But this book didn't seem to go anywhere until right before the very end. ⬇️

This was my book club's October pick, and I'm so glad it was. I doubt I'd have read it on my own, and I'd have missed out on a cool, magical, kind of witchy story. I loved the two sisters and their bond despite the distance and mysteries between them. Rumor has it that a TV adaptation is on the way, and I'd totally watch it- bonus if they do the right thing and cast Jack Wolfe as Nicholas because come ON!

A soft pick because I liked pretty much everything about this book (relatable main characters, magical libraries and books, complicated but loving sisterly relationships, a little romance but only tertiary to the plot, a tiny pampered dog name Sir Kiwi, a thrilling climax), but don‘t feel like it was especially memorable. But it was fun and made a good easy read on my lunch breaks.

April in the background #CatsOfLitsy

Wobbly start, hits its stride, finishes strong - this really is a great read. The premise is solid, the writing engaging, the characters make a compelling ensemble - surely the recipe for sequels?! Please?!

This has the same indescribable quality as some of my favourite stories from my childhood - that blend of magic, danger, suspense, and adventure that is just exciting, compelling, escapist, and FUN!

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Started this one last night. Initial thoughts - intriguing but writing is patchy, veering into cheesy YA-ishness at times. But I'll stick with it.

Deep in the woods of Vermont is a house nobody can find. A house where Joanna Kalotay lives alone. Protecting a collection of rare books.
But these aren't ordinary books. These are books of ancient magic containing spells written in blood.

I liked this quite a lot. Very entertaining, adventurous audiobook.

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Definitely a slow burn but ultimately a love letter to books and the magic they bring into our lives. I hope that these characters‘ stories are continued in the future!

Diving into my June mystery book 🤓

A little bit confusing in the beginning, but I really enjoyed it,part mystery with suspense, magic system around books , interesting characters it all comes to a satisfying conclusion that maybe I could see even continuing I hope !
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Really unique stand-alone fantasy revolving around two sisters and a magical library. This book had a slow build, but it‘s worth it. Perfect mix between light and dark fantasy and part of me wants to lean the genre more toward magical realism. A very enjoyable read and I highly recommend! #inkbloodsisterscribe #botm

This was a beautiful book — beautifully written, carefully crafted, and a love letter to books and the magic they bring to our lives. The characters instantly bred empathy, and I was completely engrossed in finding out what would happen next. Emma Törzs is definitely an author to watch…

Caught up on grad school work for the moment, so enjoying a restful Sunday with my book, a “bridal bouquet” latte (white chocolate and rose), and a breakfast sandwich.

Really liked this book about two sisters and assorted other characters whose lives are connected by magic. As the secrets came out, I found myself rooting for the girls to discover who they really were. Well drawn characters and a good story add to the enchantment of this book.

I forgot to take a picture of this one before bringing it back to the library so instead you get a picture of my reading journal.

This one started off slow and I had a hard time staying interested for the first half. But the second half I couldn‘t put down and I had to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. I did predict most of the twists in advance but it was still a fun ride once it got going. 4⭐️ in the end for the second half.

Abe Kalotay died in his front yard in late February, beneath a sky so pale it seemed infected.

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Have a therapy appointment this afternoon and it is a bit of a drive. Because of the snow, I decided to leave early and get lunchtime #CoffeeAndABook on the way. Today was a gingerbread latte and breakfast sandwich 📖 🥪 ❄️

I‘ve been so busy on my winter break that this is the first day I have nothing planned. Time for #CoffeeAndABook - starting this one I got for Christmas while enjoying a vanilla latte, egg and cheese sandwich, and a rainy view

Christmas #BookHaul - the tagged novel from my mom and the two cookbooks from my sister

No books from April, but she gave me a hug and lots of snuggles! 🥰 #CatsOfLitsy

Tagged book was my Nov fav!

Most looking forward to How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny- I‘m reading through the Inspector Gamache series in the seasons when they take place, so I‘ve been waiting since May for this one!!!

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Made a bit of a left turn off my November TBR to knock out another #BOTM book for the challenge (5 to go, midway through 2 of them! 🎉) but I‘m not mad about it. Although it started a little slow, I ended up enjoying this magical tale & the world the author created. I liked the characters & thought the story good for a debut. It could have gone deeper into the relationships but I‘d spend more time with them.

OKAY. So…I tried. And got to page 120. I don‘t know if I just have to power through and keep going…but this book had so much promise and thus far I am unimpressed. Does it get better, Litsy?

This was fantastic! Three storylines eventually align in a story filled with magic, mystery, adventure, and deceit. This was November's #Bookspin @TheAromaofBooks

Do you ever finish a book just to finish it, but the whole time you're thinking "blah, blah, blah"? I think this happens to me more often than not when I give fantasy books a try. It's not often I find a hit. I'm just too much of a realist I guess.

I think I read too many mediocre books in October, because I‘m being pleasantly surprised and loving a lot of books I‘ve picked up so far!

I started this in print and it was a bit slow to begin with, so I decided to try on audio. And this was just a delight. I really loved this story and the characters and the magic. Really great book!

I‘m a fan of fictional family drama and when the drama is about magic, well, that just makes it fun. We are past the halfway point of the story before these three MCs come together. I thought that was a betraying way to write this because I was equally invested in Joanna, Esther, and Nicholas. The supporting characters were interesting too!

I'm trying to decide how I feel about this one. I wanted so badly to love it, and I didn't. I didn't dislike it either. I kind of wavered between boredom and not wanting to put it down. 🤷‍♀️
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A book about magic books, what's not to love!?
Joanna spends her life protecting magic books, Esther spends hers running from it, and Nicholas spends his writing them.
I love how their storyline intertwined. This is definitely worth a read!!

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#ScarathlonPhotoChallenge #Day5 #Blood This magical realism novel is on my TBR for #Scarathlon #SpookyGhostClub 6pts

This book doesn‘t count for the #scarathalon because I read most of it last month, but boy is it a good one! Creepy, #queer, and just excellent! #pusheen

Still reading this for the #trevorprojectreadathon. Donate at link above if you like!

Fall is finally here (fingers crossed). #outside

HOLY CRAP, COLLINS‘S FIRST NAME!!!
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A novel about magic, family secrets and how the combination can create terrible, corrupting pain. Nicholas is a scribe who creates magical books with his blood, pampered by his uncle, who has a terrible agenda. Joanna and Esther are sisters, tasked by their father with the protection of their magical library. Joanna trapped at home, and Esther moving annually to keep her family safe. The characters come together to find truth and freedom.

Show of hands ✋? who would trust the stranger on the other side of the mirror who is watching everyone in the bathroom just to warn you (?) about impending doom (!) or maybe luring you to your doom(!!).
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Just a little #LitsyLove going out today!! Be on the lookout @ShelleyBooksie @Bookgoil @Bklover @iread2much (first spooky box headed your way Rachel 🧡🖤)

Please let me know when you receive your package and thanks for being a part of #LitsyLove ❤️💌📫📮

Thank you to Lisa @TheSpineView for this beautiful book for a #LitsyLove giveaway! 💜📚🖤

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Bk4 of my recent #BookMail is this beautiful signed edition. Joanne Kalotay lives alone in the woods of Vermont, the sole protector of a collection of books that will allow someone to walk through walls or turn water into wine. Books of magic. Her estranged sister travels the world, avoiding the deadly magic that killed their mother. Working in Antarctica, she finds blood on the mirrors & knows the magic has found her & her sister is in danger.

Canadian friends, this one‘s on sale today, Kobo-exclusive for $4.99!! Snagged it😊

I thought I was going to love this one. Tried 4 times to finish. Gave up at 25%. Boring!!! And sooo slow!
I just couldn't make myself read more.

Oh well, you can't love every book.

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Between my appointments, I went to the library so I can enjoy reading on the balcony. Bonus was my new book buddy arrived and hung out with me exchanging more information including books and read together quietly for half an hour. Can‘t get better than that!😊🥰👍🏻