ya books
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Book Review: Don’t Let the Forest In
“If you cut open my chest you’ll find a garden of rot where my heart should be.” Don’t Let the Forest In, C.G. Drews After the disaster that was Onyx Storm, I needed something beautifully written and fundamentally sound. Cue… 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: 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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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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All My Thoughts: “The Bane Chronicles” by Cassandra Clare, Sarah Rees Brennan & Maureen Johnson
Magnus Bane is an extremely glamorous and very powerful warlock with a storied past. Until now, Magnus has kept the tales of his life a mystery, only divulging minor details to those he trusts most when he appears throughout Cassandra… Continue reading
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The Rest of My Thoughts: “Clockwork Prince” by Cassandra Clare
Welcome back to my William Herondale apology letter! Continue reading
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What to Read in Quarantine
Social distancing is in full effect, you’re bored, can’t leave the house and you already finished all seven episodes of the roller coaster of a documentary Tiger King. So, now what? Continue reading
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