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Published: October 15, 2019 Publisher: Orbit Books Series: Hostage of Empire #1 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 704 (Paperback) My Rating: 5.0/5.0 A copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis: Two queens, two concubines, six princes. Innumerable hidden agendas. Yala, lady-in-waiting to the princess of a vanquished kingdom,... Continue Reading →
The Monstrous Citadel by Mirah Bolender I've been looking forward to reading this since I finished the first book last year on vacation! I like to think of the characters being magical Terminex people, wiping out magical infestations that threaten to destroy the city. Oh yeah, and there are gangs, politics, and some personal drama... Continue Reading →
Published: October 3, 2013 (orig. Oct 16, 1959) Publisher: Penguin Books Series: Standalone Genre: Horror Pages: 235 (Hardcover) My Rating: 2.0/5.0 Synopsis: First published in 1959, Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House has been hailed as a perfect work of unnerving terror. It is the story of four seekers who arrive at a notoriously unfriendly pile... Continue Reading →
Basic Box Info FairyLoot has only one box option, featuring a YA fantasy book and 5-6 bookish items each month for $33.90 USD or £26. International shipping is available, with the exception of Mexico, Brazil, El Salvador, Fiji, Guadeloupe, Costa Rica, Israel, Palestine and Haiti. Boxes ship between the 20th - 25th of each month.... Continue Reading →
Basic Box Info This box has a few different subscriptions options (shipping not included) : Book + Shirt + Bookish Goodies – $43.00 Book + Bookish Goodies – $28.99 Shirt + Bookish Goodies – $29.99 Shirt + Book – $28.99 Book Only – $17.99 Shirt Only – $18.00 You can also pick whether you want... Continue Reading →
Published: August 8, 2019 Publisher: Harper Voyager Series: The Poppy War #2 Genre: Fantasy Pages: 560 (Hardcover) My Rating: 4.0/5.0 Synopsis: The searing follow-up to 2018’s most celebrated fantasy debut – THE POPPY WAR. In the aftermath of the Third Poppy War, shaman and warrior Rin is on the run: haunted by the atrocity she... Continue Reading →
How Rory Thorne Destroyed the Multiverse by K. Eason So I picked this up to read a few pages and now I'm easily 50 pages in as I type this up! It was instantly likable and such an interesting blend of sci-fi with just a dash of fantasy to liven things up even more. I... Continue Reading →
Stacking The Shelves is a weekly (or in my case monthly) meme hosted by Tynga’s Reviews and it’s all about sharing the books you’ve added to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. You can include books you buy in a physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books,... Continue Reading →
Basic Box Info This box only has two options – Owlcrate, which caters to fans of Young Adult books and Owlcrate Jr, which caters to Middle Grade readers. Owlcrate (29.99 + Shipping) Owlcrate Jr. (27.99 + Shipping) Boxes are shipped between the 15th and 20th of each month. Shipping is available worldwide, with the exceptions... Continue Reading →
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme originally hosted on Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. This is a great way to share upcoming released you’re excited about! I am in LOVE with this book cover! The Winter Duke... Continue Reading →
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