"Fall forward. Keep moving. Even if you must pick yourself up first."

Still one of my top fave reads of 2017. It has shades of Mulan and 47 Ronin (and a bit of Robin Hood), set in feudal Japan - so, you have Samurais, mysterious magic, action, revenge, intrigue -- and of course, some irresistible romance!! ?

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"You are the monster I claim, mein Herr." - Wintersong by S. Jae Jones.
I finished reading this book two days ago and I'm still wrapped up in the story & characters. It was a bit slow moving - and I had some issues here and there - but it's overall an emotionally intense, beautifully written, and enthralling read.

Winter Court/Lord of Mischief candles: @WickandFable
Cinderella candle: @geekygirlscents
Narnia art: @Susanne_draws , @owlcrate

"But a mermaid has no tears, and therefore she suffers so much more." - The Little Mermaid, Hans Christian Andersen. ?
I like the original even more than the Disney version. It's heartbreaking and bittersweet, and the mermaid sacrifices so much to earn a soul and her humanity. For a good retelling, try "Drown" by Esther Dalseno.
But I do adore the Disney version too! ?

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