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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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June Wrap Up
June has come and gone, and it’s still raining. However, it’s hot which somehow makes it a little bit better. It’s finally starting to feel like summer. June was filled with house projects (our 100-year-old wood floors are officially restored!),… 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: Sunrise on the Reaping
This was another phenomenal addition to The Hunger Games universe with a huge statement on power and corruption in government systems. I couldn’t put this book down. I’ve always been curious about Haymitch’s time in the Games for a few… Continue reading
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Revisiting Panem: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
This book is a masterpiece cover to cover. The rise, fall and rise of Snow is so flawless as readers get to experience the choices he makes to fall into evil when he’s capable of so much goodness. There’s the… 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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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: Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo
Crooked Kingdom is a continuation of SoC, following Kaz and his Crows as they try to outsmart merch scum Jan Van Eck to get their Wraith, their money, their revenge and their freedom. They’ve done the impossible once, now they… Continue reading
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