books
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WIP Wednesday: Introducing my Novel
I wanted to play with magic in words, wanted to create a world where magic comes from the universe itself. Magic you can taste and touch; magic you can smell and hear. Magic is a gift given to all, not… 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: 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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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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The good, the bad & the best: The Sun and The Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
The Sun and The Star by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro isn’t a perfect book in any way, shape or form. Yet, I adored each and every page. I grew up with Percy Jackson, and I’ve been waiting for a… Continue reading
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All my thoughts: The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black
The Queen of Nothing is a combination of incredibly smart writing, beautiful and tense storytelling, lovable and dangerous characters, and themes that test your own morality. Continue reading
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All my thoughts: The Wicked King by Holly Black
Holy shit. Pardon me, but The Wicked King by Holly Black deserves it. I loved this book, guys. For all my wishy-washy feelings on The Cruel Prince, its sequel stole my heart by ripping it straight out of my chest. 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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