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Book review: North is the Night by Emily Rath
“Life is nothing but a long dying.” North is the Night, Emily Rath I’m going to tell yinz a secret. … I bought North is the Night on a whim. I did the thing where I judged a book by… Continue reading
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All my thoughts: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
“The real world is where the monsters are.” The Lightning Thief, Rick Riordan Oh, it’s that time of year again. It’s like clockwork. I have to reread The Lightning Thief at least once a year. It’s my comfort book, and… Continue reading
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Revisiting Panem: Mockingjay *reread*
Consider my mind changed. I never used to like Mockingjay. To be honest, teenage-me was probably just bitter about Prim. But during this read through, I fell truly in love with Mockingjay. Continue reading
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Revisiting Panem: The Hunger Games *reread*
I feel as if I get something new out of THG each time I read it, and this time was no different. This time, I really grew attached to Katniss more than ever — which is odd since I was… Continue reading
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Welcome Back!
Welcome back to Life of Bry! It’s been awhile. A long while. Over a year, if we wanna be specific. (Nearly two years?? What???) Continue reading
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All my thoughts: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Welcome back to Life of Bry! One thing about me, I’m a sucker for trending books. If I see a book all over my Instagram feed or on those little spotlight tables at Barnes & Noble, I will probably end… Continue reading
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All my thoughts: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Ok, here’s another very conflicted review for a book I really wanted to love but didn’t. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black is the YA book I probably see the most between social media, book store displays and real life.… Continue reading
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All my thoughts: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
I feel as if I gave up a piece of my soul when I finally closed this novel — folded it and placed it within the pages among my endless scribbled annotations that filled the margins to the brim. Continue reading
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All my thoughts: Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare
Chain of Iron is the second novel in Cassandra Clare’s The Last Hours trilogy, and, let me tell you, it tore me apart. Continue reading
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All My Thoughts: The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare
hich is significantly less than other TSC installments. It’s joyful and funny, despite its depth. You don’t have to think too much about the story telling or the plot, you can just sit back and enjoy as the adventure unfolds.… Continue reading
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