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ETA: while I enjoyed reading this book, I think Vicky has brought up some insightful points in her review: https://vickywhoreads.wordpress.com/2... YMMV. also read Vicky's review! Thanks to Orion Publishing for the ARC! Favourite quote, from an uncorre ...more |
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"Listen. I might not have enjoyed this book, but white people saying it’s not Asian enough and that the characters might as well by named “Kate and Mark” is straight up slander. There’s so many Asian inspired elements and the author obviously worke..."
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ETA: while I enjoyed reading this book, I think Vicky has brought up some insightful points in her review: https://vickywhoreads.wordpress.com/2... YMMV. also read Vicky's review! Thanks to Orion Publishing for the ARC! Favourite quote, from an uncorre ...more |
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added a status update: If you're super excited for DESCENDANT OF THE CRANE, I'm currently running a giveaway for it over at alyssacarlier.com/giveaway! PLUS you get some super shiny character cards too.
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ETA: I am currently holding a GIVEAWAY for this book! Head over to my blog, it's super easy to join. I highly recommend reading DESCENDANT OF THE CRANE, a Chinese-inspired fantasy that centers a powerful young girl in the complex political arena like ...more |
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[note: I DNF'd this book. here is my review of book 1 to explain:] While I previously enjoyed The Winner's Curse for its lovely writing, engaging characters, and wonderful ending, I've since fallen out of love because: - I really didn't like the second ...more |
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This was enjoyable but only if you constantly realise how much Oscar Wilde is overrated. For example, I'm not sure if I'm supposed to hate Herodias, but she seems very cool and constantly calls out Herod for perving on her daughter, so I like her. Salo ...more |
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“There's a word for that kind of lie. Hope.”
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
― World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War
“Cats will amusingly tolerate humans only until someone comes up with a tin opener that can be operated with a paw.”
― Men at Arms
― Men at Arms
“With the infinite patience of one who has learned to live broken, he awaited her return.”
― Daughter of Smoke & Bone
― Daughter of Smoke & Bone
“The bodies in my floor all trusted someone. Now I walk on them to tea.”
― A Darker Shade of Magic
― A Darker Shade of Magic
“It's not like there's a law against flying."
"Yes there is. The law of gravity.”
― Daughter of Smoke & Bone
"Yes there is. The law of gravity.”
― Daughter of Smoke & Bone
TBR Smash Reading Challenge
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This group is those who wish to MASSIVELY REDUCE their TBR! Read alone and tell us about your progress, team up with another, or read the group book. ...more
A Darker Shade of Magic Read Along!
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We're hosting a read along of A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab in February and this is a place for discussion, reminders and to connect with oth ...more
Keep It Diverse
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Diversity within books is so important, and this bookclub strives to read and discuss at least one diverse book each month! You can also find us at: h ...more
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