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This book is reminiscent of The Problem with Forever. Personally, I like the similarity, but I can't help but feel a little jaded. :3

Finally, a YA contemporary with so much diversity! :)

What did you do when apologetic strangers broke into your room and kissed you? —Aurora

This Feminist retelling of Sleeping Beauty is very intriguing. I hope Sasha Alsberg did not overhype it. :3

The pacing is still slow, but I shall persevere! :D

I'm doing my best to keep on reading, but I always get distracted by the exciting thought of getting to my TBR books, which are still tightly wrapped in plastic. Things will be worse next month, when tons of epic books are released. :p

Now I understand why many readers love Marie Rutkoski's writing style. Her metaphors are so heartfelt. I could never have imagined one could describe a flute or piano so beautifully.

I'm sure that I'm not the only one who utterly dislikes Lucia. I can hardly wait for Cleo to bring her down. #CatFight

These recent events are so depressing. Poor Cleo. :(

Morgan Rhodes is so ruthless towards her characters. So. Much. Death.

Kestrel and Arin remind me of Violet and Ash from The Jewel. The former pair is more interesting though. :)

I'm still getting used to the multiple perspectives. It seems like every character in book will be given their own chapters. XD

Please don't tell me that Cleo is gonna get kidnapped again. In light of her inner strength, she deserves much better treatment.

I'm kinda bothered that this book doesn't smell as good as the Harry Potter books I own. Ugh, I sniffed it again, and it smells "artificial." xD

Newt's happy-go-lucky attitude is so endearing. :D

And my heart just broke.

Finally, the Caraval Master (kidnapper) appears. :D

She might have felt weak, but her love for her sister was not.

It's clear to me now that the love between sisters can outweigh the love between brothers. xD

WHY IN THE WORLD DID Cursed Child WIN THE AWARD FOR BEST FANTASY? #ICry

I'm reading the "book" first before watching the movie. :) It's hecka better than that dreadful Cursed Child. :D

Scarlett really can't trust anyone but herself. There are just so many fishy characters! :D

Oh no, more tongue-twisting Russian names. When I start Shadow and Bone soon, I'll be reading three Russia-inspired books alternately. What an overload. Haha xD

I've given up on memorizing all of the Russian names, but the magic system in this book is very interesting and comprehensible. :)

This book is rekindling my desire to have a sister. :3

Is Taylor Swift still a thing? —Banger

Ugh. I stopped being a Swiftie because of...various reasons. XD

Ovchinin Island. Preobrazhensky Creek. Oreshki cookies. Oh man, I'm having trouble reading and memorizing all of these Russian names! XD

I don't know if I would have wanted a parabatai. —Julian

Please stop doing this to Emma, Jules. Seriously. Man up. :l

Tella was the most important person in the world to Scarlett, but it always broke Scarlett to know her sister did not feel the same way.

Ouch. That must really hurt. :(

I cannot help but notice that all of my Australian friends here on Goodreads are particularly pretty. ^_^ #JustSayin

Does Elsa not like me anymore? —Anna

Inviting Elsa to build a snowman is futile at this point. Huhu. I'm so happy to relive Frozen through an actual YA book. I'm excited to get to Hans's POV. <3

Hi, booknerds! :)

I have another bookish problem. I own three Victoria Schwab books, so what should I read first? :D

1. This Savage Song
2. A Darker Shade of Magic
3. Vicious