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THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA by T.J. Klune

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Rating: 5 / 5 THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA by TJ Klune has been the subject of many rave reviews, so I was thrilled to receive this as a giveaway win surprise from my wish list! I've seen a few people describe it as a warm hug which made it a perfect comfort read… Continue reading THE HOUSE IN THE CERULEAN SEA by T.J. Klune

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THE SURVIVORS by Jane Harper (Out 2/2/2021)

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I received a complimentary egalley thanks to Jane Harper, Flatiron Books and Netgalley. I also received the advance listener copy thanks to Macmillan Audio and LibroFM! Rating: 4.5 / 5 This book focuses on Kieran, a young man haunted by his past. With his girlfriend and baby, Kieran is back in his home town, a… Continue reading THE SURVIVORS by Jane Harper (Out 2/2/2021)

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THE OFFICE OF HISTORICAL CORRECTIONS by Danielle Evans

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Rating: 4 / 5 I had seen a few great reviews for THE OFFICE OF HISTORICAL CORRECTIONS by Danielle Evans. When I pulled a reading challenge prompt which gave a collection of short stories as an option, I immediately added it to my January Book of the Month box. THE OFFICE OF HISTORICAL CORRECTIONS is… Continue reading THE OFFICE OF HISTORICAL CORRECTIONS by Danielle Evans

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QUEEN OF THE CONQUERED by Kacen Callender

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Rating: 3 / 5 Set in the islands of Hans Lollik, Sigourney Rose is the lone survivor of her family's massacre. She is sent to live in hiding for her own protection, a young Black woman who grows up free, though the majority of the island population around her live under slavery. When the king… Continue reading QUEEN OF THE CONQUERED by Kacen Callender

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A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN by Sarah J. Maas

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 I picked up the first two books in Sarah J. Maas' A Court of Thorns and Roses series over the summer and really enjoyed them, especially book two. Fitting in the third book became difficult as I hit some busy months so A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN got pushed to… Continue reading A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN by Sarah J. Maas

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THEY NEVER LEARN by Layne Fargo

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Rating: 5 / 5 I asked for suggestions on Bookstagram for my Around the Year in 52 Books reading challenge prompt for a female villains. I got a lot of good suggestions, but THEY NEVER LEARN by Layne Fargo was the only one suggested multiple times. With a few trusted sources suggesting it, I made… Continue reading THEY NEVER LEARN by Layne Fargo

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A CONJURING OF LIGHT by V.E. Schwab

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 I have been buddy reading the Shades of Magic series with one of my booksta besties, and December was time to finish off the trilogy with A CONJURING OF LIGHT. After loving the first two books, I went into this one with high expectations! A CONJURING OF LIGHT is once again… Continue reading A CONJURING OF LIGHT by V.E. Schwab

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SHIP OF DESTINY by Robin Hobb

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 SHIP OF DESTINY by Robin Hobb is the final book in the Liveship Traders trilogy by Robin Hobb, the second trilogy in her Realm of the Elderling series and the sixth book for the #elderlingalong readalong. SHIP OF DESTINY takes off where the first two books leave off so it is… Continue reading SHIP OF DESTINY by Robin Hobb

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BEHIND THE THRONE by K.B. Wagers

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Rating: 3.5 / 5 BEHIND THE THRONE by K.B. Wagers was the December book pick for the Deep Dark Reads buddy read on Instagram. This was another new to me series and author. BEHIND THE THRONE follows Hailimi (Hail) Bristol, a woman who was born a princess, but ran away from her family and home… Continue reading BEHIND THE THRONE by K.B. Wagers

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THIS TIME NEXT YEAR by Sophie Cousens

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Rating: 3.5 / 5 Where would you like to be this time next year? I'm going to guess for most of us it involves a world where we can safely leave the house! THIS TIME NEXT YEAR by Sophie Cousens was our first #SaturdayBookstaClub discussion of 2021 and it was a fun way to kick… Continue reading THIS TIME NEXT YEAR by Sophie Cousens