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Rachel Gillig is 2 for 2 in writing worlds that I could get lost in, and are also very interesting. I really enjoyed the characters (don‘t even get me started on the gargoyle, he‘s the BEST), the story was well written, however that cliffhanger had me raging. The sequel better make that ending worth it though 😭

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This was an interesting retelling of “The Headless Horseman” that best defines itself as a supernatural thriller and mystery. It‘s a quick read that is fast-paced, however I don‘t see myself reading this one again. Disclaimer that there are a couple scenes regarding animal abuse which I skipped somewhat easily.

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“Two Twisted Crowns” was an excellent sequel and satisfying conclusion to this duology. The side character‘s perspectives were very well done (big fan of Elm‘s and Ione‘s storyline by the way), and the character development was not disappointing. I really enjoyed this world, and Nightmare‘s snarky humor made this book everything I could hope for. Highly recommend this book and series!

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To me, it‘s rare for the second book in a series (or even the latter half of a duology) to be better than the first book. “Rebel Witch” is one instance where I enjoyed the conclusion of a duology WAY more than its predecessor. The enemies-to-lovers progression throughout the entire book was superb, and the character development was enjoyable to see.

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“Gallant” was a perfect spooky and creepy read for Halloween, but it fell a bit flat for me. I‘m typically a fan of V.E. Schwab‘s books, however I just wasn‘t that into the story and its characters. The illustrations were interesting, but I even had trouble liking the ending of the book. It‘s not a bad book or that it‘s badly written, it just wasn‘t 100% for me.

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“First Lie Wins” may be a tad slow to start, however once the suspense starts, it never stops. The twists and turns were highly entertaining, and I couldn‘t ask for a better ending.

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I found “A Talent For Murder” kind of ‘meh‘. There is some is some suspension, but it seemed a bit disjointed, several of the characters felt superficial, and there were a couple spelling/grammatical errors.

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“Kill For Me, Kill For You” is a mystery thriller with numerous plot twists that gave you surprises up to the very end. This novel was gripping and entertaining, however I‘m still not sure how I liked the ending.

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“A Witch‘s Guide to Magical Innkeeping” is a sweet and cozy fall read full of humor, spells, new-found family, and finding your self-worth. I enjoyed all of these characters, however Roo-Roo is probably my personal favorite 🐓

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“The Teller of Small Fortunes” was a sweet and cozy tale of adventure, friendship, and found-family. The characters were lovable and the ending tied up all loose ends neatly. Also the favorite character award goes to Sister Gravel 🩶

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I was a big fan of Cosby‘s previous “Razorblade Tears”, however I cannot say the same for “King of Ashes”. This book is dark and graphic, but my issue lies in the fact that there is no satisfying conclusion and the ending felt a bit lackluster. I also wasn‘t a fan of any of the characters, and I ultimately felt disappointed once I reached the end.

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I did not like “Ace of Shades”. The world was interesting, however there were way too many issues to overcome my dislike. The characters were shallow and boring, the plot was too slow and the story itself felt a bit generic. There is nothing “Six of Crows” about this book, and if the term “missy” was used one more time, I was going to scream.

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I loved the first two books of this series, so I was a bit disappointed when I didn‘t enjoy this volume as much in comparison. Because of this, it took me a very long time to finish this book, however I still enjoyed the story and the characters.

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I am discovering the fact that I enjoy T. Kingfisher‘s writing immensely. I loved “Swordheart”, and it‘s been entirely too long since I have read any of her other books. I will absolutely be continuing this series and look forward to immersing myself into this world again.

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“A Dangerous Collaboration” is a great mystery that is a solid addition to this series. I will say that the ending of this one has me excited for the future 😬

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What do you MEAN I have to wait a full year for the next book?? This book reminded me of “The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy” (another of my favorites) and between that, the fantastic world-building, the humor/wit, and the superb slow-burn enemies to lovers romance, I absolutely LOVED this book and am anxiously awaiting the conclusion to this duology. Give it all the stars ⭐️

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I really wanted to love this one as I adore books and the thought of living in a town that is a book haven sounded like a dream. The beginning had a strong start, however it got a little confusing in the middle and I was unsure of what was happening. I‘m intrigued to see how the series continues and perhaps another volume might increase my standing for this series.

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“The Ghostwriter” was a haunting mystery, but it wasn‘t my favorite. The plot itself was intriguing, but I wasn‘t a big fan of Olivia and the plot dragged at times. I found the ending a tad unsatisfactory, though I could see how it technically wrapped up all loose ends.

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“The Ghostwriter” was a haunting mystery that was intriguing, but it wasn‘t my favorite. I wasn‘t a huge fan of Olivia and the story did drag at times. The ending was a tad unsatisfactory for me, but technically I could see how it wrapped up loose ends.

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“Tomb of the Sun King” was a fun addition to the “Raiders of the Arcana” series. I enjoyed the characters (Neil was annoying at first but his ongoing character development was promising), and there was plenty of adventure to be found in these pages. I look forward to when the next book comes out in November!

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This book was an emotional rollercoaster as we get a front row seat to Stoker‘s past and it‘s a wild ride. The mystery was superb as always, and the witty banter was top notch.

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I am not one to read faith-based or themed books, but when my coworker handed me her copy of “The Stranger in the Lifeboat” and told me to read it, I gave it a try. This book is full of tragedy, heartbreak, loss, and, of course, faith. The plot was compelling and I was not expecting the plot twists towards the end. Overall, I see why people love this book so much, and how it sits with you long after you‘ve finished the last page.

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I was not expecting the Animal Crossing: New Horizons references but I‘m 100% here for it! This volume was also heartwarming throughout multiple chapters.

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The second installment of this series was just as charming and witty as the first! I adore Veronica and Stoker, and cannot wait to read their next adventure.

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“A Curious Beginning” came highly recommended, so I borrowed a well-loved copy from my local library. This was a fun and easy read that was full of adventure, mystery, and wit. If there was a version of “Bones” set in the Victorian England era, this book (and series) would be it. I really enjoyed both of the main characters and I will absolutely be continuing this series!

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“A Curse Carved in Bone” was a solid conclusion to this duology, and was not without its plot twists, action, and angst. I doubts, but the ending was better than I expected!

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It‘s been a while since I‘ve read a Viking-themed fantasy, and “A Fate Inked in Blood” was one that I found interesting. Bjorn is a heck of a character (in a good way), but Freya was a tad annoying at times. Now onto the sequel!

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I adore this series, and let me tell you that I absolutely flew through this book! I really enjoyed the character development in this story, and the reappearance of previous main characters was an added bonus. The ending had a satisfying yet bittersweet conclusion, and I can‘t really think of a better way to end this book.

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I found the premise of “Famous Last Words” very intriguing, and the way that the plot and mystery came together was something I didn‘t anticipate (except for one plot twist that I saw coming). Overall, a solid mystery and thriller!

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“Empire of Shadows” was a fun and witty adventure that felt reminiscent of “The Mummy” (insert the confident declaration of “I am a librarian” quote here because I got those vibes as well). I really enjoyed Ellie‘s and Adam‘s characters and their story, and I‘m looking forward to see what the next book holds!

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I really enjoyed Kyo-kun‘s storyline in this volume, and I‘m a big fan of the found-family vibes as well!

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I didn‘t like the second volume of “Fruits Basket” as much as I did the first, however this was still a decent read that delved a little more into the characters, and hints at darker themes in the future.

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“Where The Library Hides” is a solid end to this duology. I wasn‘t the biggest fan of the twist related to both of Inez‘s parents (it was simply okay, slightly interesting but I still feel weird from it). Inez‘s and Whit‘s relationship was probably the best part of this book.

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Volume 15 introduces Hades‘ and Poseidon‘s brother, Zeus, and I think that he will be a fun addition! Also the kidnapping plot was interesting and I‘m curious to see how that story progresses.

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I love illustrations in books, however some of the pictures scattered throughout the book caused weird formatting where there would be a blank page before the next. There were also several editing errors and use of AI art that made me regretting the $65 I paid for this edition. The story itself was charming yet short, and I wished it had been a bit more fleshed out.

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“Fearless” was a solid end to this trilogy that contains several plot twists and an ending that I didn‘t see coming. As someone who preferred Kai in the love triangle, I do feel like Kitt was done dirty in this book, and especially towards the end. I‘m still trying to wrap my head around that ending, but its conclusion is mostly satisfying.

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“The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 1” wasn‘t what I was expecting, but I think that it‘s interesting enough that I‘ll end up picking up the next book!

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It was very interesting to see what it would be like if Iruma joined the student council! The “villain” of this volume was super annoying so hopefully they don‘t show up again anytime soon 😅

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Several years ago, I checked out “Mistborn” from my local library and ended up DNFing it about 240ish pages in. As I‘ve gotten more into Brandon Sanderson‘s books this year, I decided to give “Mistborn” another try and I‘m very glad I did. I appreciated the world-building so much more this time around, and the ‘heist‘ and found-family feels solidified it as a great read. Overall, I‘m so glad I gave this book another chance!

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Volume 14 was funny yet heartwarming in several ways! I really enjoyed this volume and the last page (bonus page) had me dying laughing 🤣

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Wow. Volume 11 of Spy x Family was INTENSE and I loved every single minute of it! I‘m not sure how the next volumes will be able to compete with this one 😬

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It was fun to see how the rest of the Battler Party played out! I really enjoy these characters and look forward to the rest of this series!

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Freida McFadden is a master of misdirection, and the massive plot twist was one that I would never see coming. It was interesting to see how this book differed from its predecessor in terms of plot, but I felt like Millie was still a bit annoying and immature as a character. Overall, this is a solid follow up to “The Housemaid”, however the first book in this series still reigns supreme.

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“Versus: Volume 1” had me hooked from the very beginning, and the two big plot twists were well done and very interesting. The world-building was fantastic and I will absolutely be reading more volumes of this series.

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Immediate five stars just for the panda versions of the teddy demons, they deserve each and every one of those stars 🐼. Seriously though, this volume had a lot of heart and humor and I loved every second of it.

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I picked up “The Sunlit Man” as I was a fan of several of Sanderson‘s other secret projects/novels, however I found that this one was simply alright. I feel like I was already at a disadvantage as I haven‘t read Sanderson‘s main Cosmere books, so I probably didn‘t enjoy it as much as I potentially could have.

I went into “Daughter of Chaos” expecting an exciting Greek mythological retelling and was left very disappointed. This book is dark, depressing, and I got so fed up with the main character towards the end of the book that I called it quits. The character development was lacking and I have no desire to finish it, even though I‘m a handful of pages from the end.

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Can we just take a minute to discuss and appreciate how gorgeous this art is? The story itself is good, but the actual art is incredible. I will most definitely be picking up the next book in this series!

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Volume 10 was intense and also gave us insight into Twilight‘s backstory for the first time. The development of Yor‘s unexpected new friend is intriguing and I‘m interested to see how that plot line plays out.

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Volume 4 was a tad less heartwarming compared to the previous three volumes of the series, however it was very action-packed and had a bit of a plot twist. I‘m very interested to see how the next book continues this cliffhanger!