book reviews
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Book Review: Caraval by Stephanie Garber
“Hope is a powerful thing. Some say it’s a different breed of magic altogether. Elusive, difficult to hold on to. But not much is needed.” Caraval, Stephanie Garber This is honestly going to be a short one. I wanted to… Continue reading
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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: One for my Enemy by Olivie Blake
I really enjoyed this book. Olivie Blake has become a must-buy author on my list. I fell in love with the intricacy and messiness of The Atlas Six, and One for my Enemy delivered the same feeling. Continue reading
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All my thoughts: Better in Black by Cassandra Clare
“Love may be ruinous, but perhaps it is also salvation.” Better in Black, Cassandra Clare Oh … I am so disappointed. I put my money where my mouth is and backed Cassandra Clare’s kickstarter last year. I love supporting the… 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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All my thoughts: The Secret History by Donna Tartt
The Secret History is perfection on page. A beautiful piece of prose that haunts the reader long after they turn the last page. Continue reading
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All my thoughts: The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare felt like a masterclass in fantasy. Packed with political mind games, fiery romance, pulls for power and mystical mysteries; Clare’s sequel to Sword Catcher was every bit a fantastical spectacle. Continue reading
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All my thoughts: A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
A Curse for True Love, the finale of Stephanie Garber’s Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogy, didn’t give me the satisfaction I was hoping for. Instead, it gave me a lingering question, a very mid kiss and a hope for… Continue reading
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All my thoughts: Once Upon a Broken Heart
It was a bit gimmicky and slightly juvenile, but I think I fell in love with Once Upon a Broken Heart by the end. Continue reading
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Revisiting Panem: Catching Fire *reread*
I didn’t expect to cry during a reread but Catching Fire made me weep multiple times. Collins knows how to work a narrative in this very simplistic but impactful way. It’s like needlework — delicate but intricate. I love it. Continue reading
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