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I really enjoyed this. I loved how realistic the characters felt, the banter and humour between characters was fun. The quest was exciting and just the right pace, I didn't feel any lag. The setting was awesome, I love anything set in the Middle East generally and I loved how history and place was woven into this.

I dont read an awful lot of fantasy but this one is super assessable.

First book of #Gladstones25 finished (although it was my current read before I got here!)

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My goal for these 6 days is to finish the 3 books I‘ve started:
🏴‍☠️ Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi
🎨 The Lost Masterpiece
🦄 Impossible Creatures
… And perhaps start a new one!
#TurnThePage @Bookwormjillk

I listened to the audio of this book but had to show off my pretty special edition! 😍 I LOVED the story!! Give me pirates and demons and untapped magical potential, yes please! The found family aspect was especially lovely, as Mar struggles to trust in their relationships with others
I'm so glad #riseupreads gave me an excuse to finally read this one! @Catsandbooks
#LGBTQIA2025 bilingual character / genderfluid rep @Kenyazero

I realized I haven‘t read many books with pirates, but the tagged is so good. Still excitedly awaiting the sequel…

#sundayfunday @BookmarkTavern

Friday, September 19th was International Speak Like a Pirate Day!

So let‘s share some pirate stories! I love the tagged book so much! It‘s got delicious foods, high seas adventures, and just the right amount of romance!

#SundayFunday have a fantastic day and don‘t forget to tag me in your posts!

I went to the farmer's market and picked up some bacon quesitos and spicy gummies today. They are the perfect treat to have while reading 📚 😍

Finished this (as well as One Dark Window) in the last 24 hrs. Both are excellent! I listened to this one, and the narrator was great. Out of the two, I liked One Dark Window more. Both are great!

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Reminder for #RiseUpReads September 2025

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion post on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Original post - https://www.litsy.com/web/post/2897308

History, ships, pirates, queer characters - what's not to love? Exactly! Sure, at the end it got a bit too much YA for me, but I think in that age readers just need that. Everything else was just an awesome ride. I loved how Mar grows and learns to accept themselves, Novoa wrote their journey really good and I think a lot of young readers will relate. And maybe some of us older ones, too?

#riseupreads @Catsandbooks