ARC Review: Threads That Bind – Kika Hatzopoulou

Threads That Bind

Series: Threads That Bind

Author: Kika Hatzopoulou

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: May 30, 2023 (Razorbill)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Ink Blood Sister Scribe – Emma Törzs

Ink Blood Sister Scribe

Author: Emma Törzs

Genre: Fantasy

Published: May 30th, 2023 (William Morrow)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Most Awaited Releases – Summer 2023

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Hello readers! Summer is just around the corner and the weather is finally getting warmer. I have so many titles on my TBR for the next four months that narrowing it down to ten was a serious task, especially since some of these books have been on my list for several years. Most are from familiar authors, but I do have a couple that are new to my TBR too. Here are my top 10 most anticipated reads this summer!

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Book Review: The Dragon’s Promise – Elizabeth Lim

The Dragon’s Promise

Author: Elizabeth Lim

Series: Six Crimson Cranes #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Retelling

Published: August 30th, 2022 (Hodder & Stoughton)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Silver in the Bone – Alexandra Bracken

Silver in the Bone

Author: Alexandra Bracken

Series: Silver in the Bone #1

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: April 4th, 2023 (Knopf BYR)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Book Review: Heart of the Sun Warrior – Sue Lynn Tan

Heart of the Sun Warrior

Author: Sue Lynn Tan

Series: The Celestial Kingdom #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: November 15th, 2022 (Harper Voyager)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Mini Reviews #23

Hello readers, and welcome to Mini Reviews, where I talk about some of the books I don’t write full length reviews for. This installment I’m discussing The Sinister Booksellers of Bath, A Thousand Heartbeats, and Friends Like These.

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Book Review: These Infinite Threads – Tahereh Mafi

These Infinite Threads

Author: Tahereh Mafi

Series: This Woven Kingdom #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: February 7th, 2023 (HarperCollins)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Book Review: Manifest – Brittany Cavallaro

Manifest

Author: Brittany Cavallaro

Series: Muse #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy, Alternate History

Published: January 17th, 2023 (Katherine Tegen Books)

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Rating: 3 out of 5.
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Book Review: Chain of Thorns – Cassandra Clare

Chain of Thorns

Author: Cassandra Clare

Series: The Last Hours #3

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: January 31st, 2023 (Margaret K. McElderry Books)

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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Book Review: Hell Bent – Leigh Bardugo

Hell Bent

Author: Leigh Bardugo

Series: Alex Stern #2

Genre: Fantasy

Published: January 10th, 2023 (Flatiron Books)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Nightbirds – Kate J Armstrong

Nightbirds

Author: Kate J. Armstrong

Series: Nightbirds #1

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: February 28th, 2023 (Nancy Paulsen Books )

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Book Review: The Shattered City – Lisa Maxwell

The Shattered City

Author: Lisa Maxwell

Series: The Last Magician #4

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: December 6th, 2022 (Margaret K. McElderry Books)

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Rating: 3.5 out of 5.
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Mini Reviews #22

Hello readers, and welcome to Mini Reviews, where I talk about some of the books I don’t write full length reviews for. This installment I’m discussing Legendborn, The Undercover Secretary and Five Survive.

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Book Review: All of Our Demise – Amanda Foody & C L Herman

All of Our Demise

Author: Amanda Foody & C. L. Herman

Series: All of Us Villains #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: August 30th, 2022 (Tor Teen )

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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ARC Review: Stardust In Their Veins – Laura Sebastian

Stardust In Their Veins

Author: Laura Sebastian

Series: Castles In Their Bones #2

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: February 7th, 2023 (Delacorte Press)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Book Review: Kingdom of the Feared – Kerri Maniscalco

Kingdom of the Feared

Author: Kerri Maniscalco

Series: Kingdom of the Wicked #3

Genre: Fantasy

Published: September 27th, 2022 (Little, Brown BYR )

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
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Book Review: The Golden Enclaves – Naomi Novik

The Golden Enclaves

Author: Naomi Novik

Series: The Scholomance #3

Genre: YA, Fantasy

Published: September 27th, 2022 (Del Rey Books)

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.
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Mini Reviews #21 – ARC Edition

Hello readers, and welcome to Mini Reviews, where I talk about some of the books I don’t write full length reviews for. This installment is a little different, since all the reviews are for ARCs I received last year that I haven’t yet reviewed and I’ll be discussing The Secret Society of Salzburg, Seoulmates and Nubia: The Awakening.

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2022 Book Haul

Merry Christmas and welcome to my 2022 book haul post!

The funny thing is that I intended to add very few physical books to my shelves this year and managed to keep myself from buying any books for most of 2022 – until my birthday, which is when it all went out the window and now I have a good sized pile of new books after all. Let’s take a look!

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