books
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In a fit of gayness, I spent the first half of this month reading two books that promised girls in love. The first was Inkmistress, a prequel to Audrey Coulthurst’s debut novel Of Fire and Stars. The second was Becky Albertalli’s Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda spin-off/sequel, Leah on the Offbeat. I found both…
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Well, it’s been a minute since I’ve done one of these. The past few topics just haven’t grabbed me. I had some ideas for last week’s topic, but none that I felt weren’t going to be everyone’s answers. But this week I’ve got some great answers. Today’s topic is books for your younger self. These…
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Some of my favorite videos to watch on BookTube are the rant videos about books people hate— especially when those books are super popular. There’s something so cathartic about it, even when you’re not the one ranting. I watched a couple more recently and decided to make my own post about it, albeit a written…
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Well, we’ve reached the end of August. Can you believe it’s already September? This year is really flying by. Halloween is right around the corner! But before we enter spooky season, we have to finish up with summer. First step? Telling my loyal followers all about the books I read this month. I don’t know…
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I’m a big fan of series. I love joining characters on lengthy adventures and being in it for the long hall. But that doesn’t mean I read series exclusively. On the contrary, I’ve read some fantastic standalones in my day. Today, I’d like to recommend a few of my all-time favorites. From fantasy to contemporary…
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Official Summary: In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and…
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Official Summary: Juliette Ferrars thought she’d won. She took over Sector 45, was named the new Supreme Commander, and now has Warner by her side. But she’s still the girl with the ability to kill with a single touch—and now she’s got the whole world in the palm of her hand. When tragedy hits, who will…
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This month has easily been one of the best reading months I’ve had all year. I finally feel like I’m hitting my stride again. Not only did I read more than I have been, but the content was overall pretty good. It’s enough to remember why I was once such a big reader— it’s fun!…
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Official Summary: Beyond the Empire and within it, the threat of war looms ever larger. The Blood Shrike, Helene Aquilla, is assailed on all sides. Emperor Marcus, haunted by his past, grows increasingly unstable, while the Commandant capitalizes on his madness to bolster her own power. As Helene searches for a way to hold back the…
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