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Gissy
Only a Monster | Vanessa Len
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YA fantasy which was entertaining but with common elements in the story. Joan has power which she doesn‘t know until a situation happens. She is important to save her people. But in this novel, they can travel in time. There is YA romance🙄cheesy at the beginning. I will continue with the trilogy because I have the gorgeous sequel from FairyLoot edition😍To be honest, should be so-so but it was entertaining, I need it when I read it 2.8/3⭐️

Gissy #ReadAway2024 @DieAReader @Ghabi4Roses @Andrew65

#BookSpinBingo #5 (Asian Readathon) @TheAromaOfBooks

#AsianReadathon YouTuber WithCindy prompt-debut novel-first novel in the trilogy was this author‘s debut novel. Author has Malaysian heritage
5mo
TheAromaofBooks I enjoyed this one when I first read it, but need to revisit it so I can read the sequels! 5mo
5feet.of.fury Never a Hero (book 2) was good also, I think the plots were really unique. I‘m impatiently waiting for the 3rd book. 5mo
DieAReader 🥳Great! 5mo
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Gissy
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Maybe I was a little disappointed with this novel but it was related with my expectations as a reader. I was expecting a story similar to Three Souls, which I loved, expecting same tone but it was different. Don‘t like much how that fantasy parts were integrated. But I still like this author writing style. 3.5/3.75⭐️

Gissy May 2024

#ReadAway2024 @DieARrader @Ghabi4Roses @Andrew65

#BookSpinBingo #6 (AsianReadathon) @TheAromaOfBooks

#AsianReadathon YouTuber WithCindy prompt-read a book by an Asian author (for. Each prompt, authors should be from different Asian countries/heritage) Chang born in Taiwan. I‘m still interested to read the book The Library of Legends by this author.

#ISpyBingo (house)
5mo
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 5mo
BiblioLitten I realize I remember very little from this book but according to my journal, I did enjoy it. 4mo
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Gissy
The Stationery Shop | Marjan Kamali
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Narrated in two time lines. In present, Roya is in her 70s living in US. In the past, is almost 20 living in Tehran. She was happy, in love, engaged. But she was not accepted by her fiancée‘s mother and the political situation in the country was dangerous. What happened to Roya is related with family situation, drama, secrets, guilty debts that lead in betrayal, deception. A sad novel that shows that an emotional closure could be part ⬇️

Gissy (Cont.) of the healing process. I found the story so pretty. It is a slow pace read, character driven. Maybe Roya is a pessimistic, complicated character but she will transcend her past experiences. 4/4.5 ⭐️ 5mo
Gissy May 2024
#ReadAway2024 @DieAReader @Ghabi4Roses @Andrew65

#BookSpinBingo #DoubleSpin #4 (Asian Readathon) @TheAromaOfBooks

#ISpyBingo (flowers)

#AsianReadathon YouTuber WithCindy prompt-book that feels timeless (author born in Turkey with Iranian parents)
5mo
DieAReader 🥳Awesome! 5mo
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TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! This one has been on my shelf for quite some time... 5mo
Sace I think the universe is telling me to get this book. Another litten mentioned it to me recently and now I see your review. 😊 5mo
Gissy @Sace Follow the universe signs🙌I heard about this book watching a YouTuber and her review captivated me and I just bought it and read it now. I hope you enjoy it. It is a slow pace. There are elements of mental health. (edited) 5mo
Gissy @TheAromaofBooks Don‘t put it in your give away pile yet. Give it a chance ☺️ 5mo
BiblioLitten @Sace Same! 🙌🏼 4mo
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Gissy
A Thousand Splendid Suns | Khaled Hosseini
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Read in May- another oldie in my tbr. I loved this book. I know it has been criticized about the polarized characters development, others say they are not realistic but still. The story is about all these wars and political conflicts in Afghanistan. The author will explain some history events, specifically the role of women, through the eyes of Mariam and Laila😢It is a heartbreaking story. I loved it and I‘m glad I read it. ❤️ ⬇️

Gissy Another novel that motivates to read more about these sad events in history. Even today, there is so much to do in many countries to be treated with respect and with equal rights.

#AsianReadathon YouTuber @WithCindy prompt- friendship In this novel there are various friendships relations. (Afghanistan)
Second and last book completed during #20in4 #Readathon @Andrew65
May 2023 #BookSpinBingo (#23 free space) @TheAromaOfBooks
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Gissy Another novel that motivates to read more about these sad events in history. Even today, there is so much to do in many countries to be treated with respect and with equal rights.

#AsianReadathon YouTuber @WithCindy prompt- friendship In this novel there are various friendships relations. (Afghanistan)
Second and last book completed during #20in4 #Readathon @Andrew65
May 2023 #BookSpinBingo (#23 free space) @TheAromaOfBooks
1y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1y
Andrew65 Love this book. Well done 👏👏👏 1y
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Gissy
The Map of Salt and Stars: A Novel | Jennifer Zeynab Joukhadar
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Read in May- another dual timeline- the main story is about Nour and her family when her mother decided to go back from NY to Syria. So interesting in terms how Nour needs to adapt to this country unknown to her in which she doesn‘t know the language. So well described the places and the culture. Then, there is an old story about a legend that will describe the changes that Nour us experiencing. I didn‘t enjoy much these parts, sometimes boring⬇️

Gissy (Cont.) so it was a story that I didn‘t like much but I couldn‘t put it down because I wanted to know what was going to happen in that journey🤷🏽‍♀️☺️3⭐️
#AsianReadathon YouTuber @WithCindy prompt-is not an aventure but it was about a journey. It was also about self-discovery (Syria)
#Foodandlit (late reading-for the month of March) Syria @CatsandBooks @Texreader

3⭐️
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Gissy Late reading for #OriliumMagicalReadathon YouTuber @BookRoast #SpringEquinox
Career Star Whisperer class-lore prompt-The Legend of Día=read a book with a map. The map is part of the end pages.
May 2023 @BookSpinBingo (#4) @TheAromaOfBooks
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Cuilin Love your picture. 1y
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Gissy @Cuilin Thank you🤗 1y
Catsandbooks Great review! 👏🏼 1y
TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 1y
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Gissy
The Only Child | Mi-ae Seo
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Read in May. Predictable since page one. I can‘t say much without spoil the story. I didn‘t see that twist coming but maybe not a surprise for some readers. So what I liked in this book? Those psychological dark personalities dynamics description. I think author knows pretty well the correctional system but some actions were a little bit exaggerated. Slow pace. I liked it not love it. But it was okay for me. It has low rating in GR(so-so)3⭐️

Gissy #MothersMonth I know, I have a dark side, reading about bad daughters/mothers during this month, idea by YouTuber @TheShadesOfOrange 😳☺️
#MagnificentMay @Andrew65
#AsianReadathon YouTuber @WithCindy prompt-a book by an Asian author (Korea)
GoodReads 52 books AroundTheYear prompt #36
#ISpyBingo May 2023 prompt-lock
#NoShsmeReadingChallenge2023 -A translated thriller @Nessavamusic
May 2023 #BookSpinBingo (#6) @TheAroma
#WomaninTranslation
1y
Nessavamusic Great job! 1y
Andrew65 Excellent 👏👏👏 Looks a good read. 1y
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The Honjin Murders | Seishi Yokomizo
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Bonus book for the Asian readathon. I requested a digital copy of this from the library and didn't think it would come in time, so I chose another book for the challenge. Then this book became available, so I added it as a bonus. This book is a locked room murder mystery that was first published in 1946. #asianreadathon #asianreadathon2023

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booksandsympathy
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My fifth book for the Asian readathon. The challenge for this one is to simply read a book by an Asian author. This book is a gothic-infused story about a marriage that is unraveled by dark secrets, a friendship cursed to end in tragedy, and the danger of believing in fairy tales. #asianreadathon #asianreadathon2023

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Ghost Music | An Yu
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My fourth book for the Asian Readathon. The challenge: read a book featuring an Asian character who is a hot mess, famous, or eccentric. Song Yan gave up her dream of being a concert pianist. She starts receiving mysterious packages of mushrooms every week & cooks them with her mother-in-law. When she receives a letter from the sender summoning her to a strange house, it leads her to a famous pianist who disappeared 10 years ago. #asianreadathon