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Kar2b

Kar2b

Joined June 2017

Ravenclaw | Cancer | Tiger | wannabe princess | Author, Editor, Reader... All around book lover!
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Exes and O's by Amy Lea
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Zodiac by Romina Russell
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The Book of Living Secrets by Madeleine Roux
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Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo
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I really enjoyed this duology infused with eastern mythology and tea magic. Ning was a driven and strong heroine who also loved her family and aaa loyal to her friends. While there was a romance element, it wasn‘t central to the story. The focus was on Ning‘s journey of self discovery and empowerment.

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"IT'S HERE" | June M. Lawrence
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Clyde wants to know what‘s in the box… so do I! 😂

Looking forward to the opening on March 30.

Thanks @BethM 🥰
#Litsyfoundfamilyswap @KateReadsYA

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 4d
ShelleyBooksie Clyde ♡ 3d
KateReadsYA Yay 💝 3d
BethM Oh Clyde ❤️ 3d
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Jade Fire Gold | June C Tan
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Destiny, secrets, loyal friendships and slow burning romance topped with action and adventure. This was a great fantasy read and satisfying standalone story. I loved all the main characters, the descriptions, and the story arc. Highly recommend!

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The Prisoner's Throne | Holly Black
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This was a very satisfying conclusion to Wren and Oak‘s story, but what I love most is how we get to continue with these characters in future books. Holly has already indicated that we will see more of Jude and Cardan in a future book. Sign me up!

As one of my favorite authors, Holly Black did not disappoint with this one. I highly recommend!

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I‘m going to dinner and the theatre tonight with my best friend… it‘s nice to have something to look forward to after work.

1. I just started The Prisoner‘s Throne by Holly Black, which takes place in Elfhame in the icy North kingdom.

2. I‘ll never tire of crossing into Diagon Alley and taking the Hogwarts Express to visit Hogsmeade at Universal Orlando. I can‘t wait for the Ministry of Magic in the new park!

@Eggs #WondrousWednesday

Eggs #2 sounds really fun👏🏻 3w
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The Prisoner's Throne | Holly Black
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I‘m always happy to get snippets of Cardan… I just love that elf king!

Looking forward to seeing how Suren and Oak‘s story continues.

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Hotel Magnifique | Emily J. Taylor
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Re-reading for my bookclub. Still think this OwlCrate edition is absolutely gorgeous! My favorite parts are the foiled endpapers and glow in the dark dust jacket.

michellelav Wow, that‘s so cool!! 4w
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A Multitude of Dreams | Mara Rutherford
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I like Mara Rutherford‘s writing style. This did not grab my attention quite as much as Poison Season, but I still enjoyed it. I also like that it‘s a standalone fantasy book. I don‘t always want to read a series!

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In A New York Minute | Kate Spencer
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This is such a meet cute story… literally. My favorites were the relationships between Franny and her best friends. I also loved seeing the relationship develop between Franny and Hayes. This was sweet, funny and a quick read.

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1) gathering tax documents (I hate taxes) and paying bills (ditto).

2) Abu from Aladdin because he‘s funny and clever. Second favorite is Megara from Hercules; she‘s tough and puts Hades in his place.

3) I‘m happy each week as the days get longer. I also love when my tulips bloom.

Thanks for tagging me, @Crazeedi #motivationalmonday

Mimi28 I got your letter!! I should be mailing you a reply Tuesday or Thursday 🤗🫶🏽😉 1mo
Crazeedi I love my spring flowers blooming too!! 1mo
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The Burnout: A Novel | Sophie Kinsella
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This was my first Sophie Kinsella book, and I was surprised by how much I laughed out loud. From the quirky supporting cast to the outrageous scenarios, this really was a fun read. It was, however, grounded in serious moments too, like coping with job burnout, aging and dementia, etc. I really enjoyed it!

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I love a good story about the Fae, and this series, written in a scholarly fashion but woven with charm and whimsy, has captured my heart. Poe reminds me of Dobby, and I even came to like Snowball. Above all, Wendell and Emily are adorable, and I can‘t wait to read the conclusion of their story in book 3.

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Set on You | Amy Lea
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This book covered a lot of ground - body positivity, fat shaming, social media trolls and their impact, yet it also was a charming love story. I like Scott and Crystal together. I‘m looking forward to reading Amy‘s next book about Crystal‘s sister, Tara.

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The Depths | Nicole Lesperance
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I read this book in a few hours, but in the dead of winterw, I couldn‘t have asked for a better story to transport me to a lush tropical island. Some of the twists I saw coming, but overall, it was an atmospheric and eerie read. I loved it!

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I related to Libby as an older sister myself and also as someone who has struggled with my weight my whole life. Hannah is a fabulous character as well. She has anxiety, but deals with it in healthy ways. It‘s clear how both sisters love each other, and that‘s the true star of this story.

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The Love of My Life | Rosie Walsh
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I‘m not usually one for thrillers or suspense, but I did enjoy this book. Emma and Leo were very realistic characters, and i found myself rooting for them throughout the story. The book wraps in a very satisfying way. I highly recommend!

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This book reminded me how much I need more Percy Jackson and Annabeth Chase in my life. I hope we get to see them in college. Percy is the best…. If you loved the other books, you‘ll love this one. That is all.

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This was a quick read and short book, but I found myself skipping over paragraphs. The characters felt shallow to me, the romance wasn‘t very believable, and I found some aspects confusing, like how she had an 8-year fight with her dad then suddenly, they‘re both okay with each other. Maybe it was the pacing, but it felt weird to me.

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This is a cute book. I don‘t know a lot about Jewish customs, so it was interesting to learn the various terms and better understand how Hanukkah is celebrated. I liked Rachel, Mickey and Jacob, but my favorite was Jacob‘s bubbe.

I also think it‘s important to note the chronic illness/ invisible disability representation. It was well done.

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Iron Flame | Rebecca Yarros
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Second books always have a lot of expectations to live up to. Overall, I really liked this one, although I was just about over the dramatics between Violet and Xaden. I love Rhi, Ridoc, Sawyer, and many other characters, but there are a LOT of names to keep track of. Will I keep reading this series? Yes. Will I forget most of the details by the time the next book comes out? Also yes.

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Just Like Magic | Sarah Hogle
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This book didn‘t grab me from the start. Although the writing is witty, I did not like Bettie at all - she‘s self absorbed and spoiled. Hall is a lot like Buddy the Elf, but soon, we see how these two learn from each other. I‘m glad I hung on… this is a cute, heartwarming holiday grumpy-and-sunshine story.

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A Very Merry Bromance | Lyssa Kay Adams
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Started my holiday reading with this one. It was cute. I liked Colton more than I liked Gretchen, but it‘s understandable why she had a lot of baggage. The complicated relationship with her family certainly kept this book from being fluffy or too lighthearted.

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This was a cute, quick read. I grabbed the copy at my local library, not that I don‘t have shelves upon shelves of unread books at home.

The relationship between Cassie and Frederick is cute. They‘re both a little quirky, and I think that‘s what makes it work. If you like rom coms, I recommend trying this one out. There‘s a little spice, but not much. It‘s just a fun, fluffy story, like the TikTok cat videos Cassie likes to watch.

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And the Trees Crept In | Dawn Kurtagich
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This was very interesting… I liked the atmosphere. Appropriately creepy as an October (well, technically November) read.

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This was a cozy read, albeit slower paced than I typically prefer. I liked Gigi, and I loved the relationship between Sadie and Seth. My favorite parts were in the last third when we got to see the extended family.

GondorGirl I grabbed this as my BotM this month, but haven't gotten to it yet. I'm glad it's getting good reviews! 5mo
Kar2b I‘m looking forward to trying out the included recipes! 5mo
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The Secret Garden Complete Text | Frances Hodgson Burnett
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Hard to believe I had never read this classic. It was a cute story, although I had some trouble with the Yorkshire dialect.

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A Love Catastrophe | Helena Hunting
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As others have shared, this book is light and fun - a bit of cotton candy on your shelf. That said, there are some very funny, laugh out loud moments, like this one that made it very entertaining.

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While I enjoyed The Lost Apothecary more, this was still an entertaining read. I think my biggest complaint was Lenna. She wasn‘t super likable, in my opinion. She immediately turned on her sister and Vaudeline whenever any small thing gave her doubt. In that respect, I felt she wasn‘t very loyal, and they were generous to quickly forgive her harsh worlds. It was an interesting overall with two murders to solve.

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The Ballad of Never After | Stephanie Garber
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Silly Evangeline. Why did she not stay forever in the cozy inn with Jacks and the baby dragon? This book was so fun with twists and turns. It left me grateful that I only have to wait a few weeks for the conclusion. Also, how amazing are these preorder dust jackets? I can‘t wait to get the third one, too.

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Once Upon A Broken Heart | Stephanie Garber
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Stephanie Garber had me at a series that features Jacks. I loved him in Legendary, but I adore him ever more in these books. Evangeline is his match in so many ways, and I love that he nicknamed her “Little Fox.”

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The Brothers Hawthorne | Jennifer Lynn Barnes
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I will take more of Grayson and Jameson Hawthorne any day! I love that this series is continuing, and new characters are being introduced. I hope we get to see a book from Nash and Xander‘s POV someday too. Of all the brothers, Nash seems the least flushed out to me. Maybe it‘s because I‘m the oldest that I‘d like to know the oldest brother a little more. At any rate, I can‘t wait for the next installment. Game on!

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The Whispering Dark | Kelly Andrew
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“Something‘s coming. Something with teeth.”

This was a creepy, atmospheric read. I enjoyed the relationship between DeLaney and Colton, and there were interesting side characters, too. It‘s nice to see a main character with a disability as well. Highly recommend this one.

Catsandbooks Love this cover! 6mo
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The Seven Year Slip | Ashley Poston
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This is a book about a magical apartment, about who we are today, who we were in the past, and who we will be in the future. With themes of love, forgiveness, grief and fulfilling your dreams, I could not put it down! Every time I think the last book by Ashley Poston was my favorite, she comes out with a new one that steals my heart. I also loved getting a little Easter Egg glimpse at the characters from The Dead Romantics.

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Fourth Wing | Rebecca Yarros
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I see the hype - it has the addictive quality of Twilight and Divergent. In fact, I saw a LOT of similarities to Divergent; of course, under any entirely different premise of a fantasy world and dragon wings instead of factions. My favorite characters were actually side characters: Rhiannon and Liam. I also loved the dragons, because DRAGONS! I‘ll be interested to see where book 2 goes, and this time, I‘ll get the early edition since I preordered.

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With Love, from Cold World | Alicia Thompson
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First, I looove these covers! The pop art style is gorgeous and eye catching. I read both of these books yesterday and they were so fun! I love the representation in these books from a variety of body types (with positive messaging), ethnicity, and LGBTQ rep. The alternating POV between Ada and Lauren really allows us to get to know each character. I hope there are more books like these coming from the author!

Emilymdxn I love both of these! This author is such an auto buy for me after reading both of these 7mo
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Foxglove | Adalyn Grace
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Finished Foxglove this morning and can‘t stop thinking about this series. The personas of Death and Fate are so interesting. Signa is smart, independent and yet full of love and empathy for her family. The plot is fast paced and intriguing with lots of twists and turns. Some I saw coming, some I did not. I can‘t wait for the next book, Wisteria, and already ordered the Barnes & Noble edition to match these beauties.

dabbe Lovely covers! 🤩🤩🤩 7mo
Meshell1313 Oooh soo pretty! 😍 7mo
Kar2b I wish I could share more than one picture in a post. The back covers and end papers are gorgeous too! 7mo
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Foxglove | Adalyn Grace
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Reading Foxglove by firelight…

“Why would you settle for average when everything upon your tongue could taste of ambrosia?”

…my bourbon and I agree. 🤣

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The Stand-In | Lily Chu
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This book is simply adorable! I loved Gracie so much, as well as the banter between her and Sam. I hope the author gives Fangli her own story, because she deserves it. Oh, and Gracie‘s best friend, Anjali, deserves a story too. Even the side characters are lovable and awesome (except Todd. Boo, Todd!)

The planner theme was fabulous, as I‘m one of those people who is still seeking the perfect system to organize my life. Read it, you‘ll love it!

rubyslippersreads The planner part was my favorite too. 7mo
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Good Kings, Bad Kings | Susan Nussbaum
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This is a book that everyone should read to understand how institutions work, to empathize with those who are failed by the system, and to be aware of their own outlook on their fellow human beings. When you consider yourself superior to another person for whatever reason - race, gender, ability, religion, etc., you may justify all kinds of horrible behaviors. It‘s a cautionary tale that‘s also woven with resilience and hope.

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This is a super cute romantic comedy appropriate for all ages. I loved the dual points of view and found both Jack and Lucky to be charming and hilarious. The chemistry between them was very believable. It‘s a fun read!

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Divine Rivals | Rebecca Ross
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I didn‘t realize this was a duology when I started reading it… I am both happy, because I get to revisit characters I‘ve grown to love, and sad, because I have to wait until the sequel releases at the end of the year. Rebecca Ross‘ writing is a thing of beauty - poetic, flowing and memorable. I loved how the relationship developed between Iris and Roman. The ugliness of war was contrasted with the resilience of human spirit. Ah-mazing!

Bklover Great mug! (I love mugs)❤️ 8mo
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Cute, spicy romantic comedies centered around a brother and sister duo who are heirs to a Napa Valley vineyard.

Both have opposites attract themes, but the witty banter and quirky personalities of the main characters really make these books shine.

If you‘ve enjoyed other Tessa Bailey novels, you‘ll like these!

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Vengeance of the Pirate Queen | Tricia Levenseller
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WHY DO PUBLISHERS REDESIGN THE COVERS IN THE MIDDLE OF A SERIES? I love the original illustrated covers, now for the new 3rd book, they‘re using real models. I wish they would at least offer a matching dust jacket.

What do others think? Does this bother you?

CrowCAH Yes it annoys me too. They must have wanted to revamp the series, since book two came out back in 2018. 8mo
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I purchased the gorgeous Fairyloot edition of this book, because I felt like it would go better with my LitJoy Folk of the Air set, and I loved the Oak and Suren artwork on the cover. It is very pretty with gold edges, gold foiling on the case, and illustrated end papers of Suren.

I‘ll have to do a re-read before The Prisoner‘s Throne comes out.

Liatrek I just got my copy❤️ So beautiful 😍one of my fav series! 9mo
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Page 211 - People never got to stay in their Wonderlands, did they? Alice and Dorothy and the Darlings, all dragged back to the mundane world and tucked into bed by their handlers.
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(Sigh) Reality comes for all of us, sooner or later!

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Page 165 - Once we have agreed that true love exists, we may consider its nature. It is not, as many misguided poets would have you believe, an event in and of itself; it is not something that happens, but something that simply is and always has been. One does not fall in love; one discovers it.
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This quote speaks to me on so many levels!

BennettBookworm Loved this book!! 9mo
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This was a quick summer read. I liked the anxiety rep and the fact that Hallie as the female lead is maybe not the traditional tall, lithe heroine, but she‘s confident of her body. Julian was very emotional and passionate, and I love the way he is a protector of those he cares for.

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There were parts I really loved about this book: Cassandra and Clytemnestra are strong women in a male-dominated world. However, for as much as I liked them, I could not connect with Elektra or Helen; in fact, I‘m sympathetic to Clytemnestra for being related to such selfish women. The story was a little slow, and I found myself paging through some chapters quickly, especially those in Elektra‘s POV.

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What the Hex | Jessica Clare
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This was a cute follow up to Go Hex Yourself, and I really like Will and Penny. There were a couple blatant errors in the beginning. His suit changed from green to blue to green in one scene, and her POV went from 1st to 3rd person. From there, I either got so sucked into the story that I stopped noticing or the editing got better. Overall, a very fun, quick read!

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A Fire Endless | Rebecca Ross
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This was such a fantastic end to this duology. I loved the two main couples even more, and seeing the spirit world was an exciting element. The pacing was fast and kept me turning pages. I‘m a little sad to leave this world and characters behind.