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Being 100% Relatable in The Upside of Unrequited || BOOK REVIEW

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The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli 5/5 STARS Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, Romance, LGBT+ Author: Becky Albertalli Published: April 2017 Publisher: PUFFIN Pages: 336 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing SO THAT WAS THE SINGLE BEST THING EVER AND I LOVED IT. Just when you thought nothing would top Simon vs, … Continue reading Being 100% Relatable in The Upside of Unrequited || BOOK REVIEW

Murder Mysteries in City of a Thousand Dolls || BOOK REVIEW

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City of a Thousand Dolls by Miriam Forster 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Epic Fantasy, Murder Mystery Author: Miriam Forster Published: February 2013 Publisher: HarperTeen Pages: 384 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was crazy good. How are more people not raving about this? I loved every page of this book … Continue reading Murder Mysteries in City of a Thousand Dolls || BOOK REVIEW

Out-Smarting the Enemy in The Nightingale || BOOK REVIEW

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The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction [WWII] Author: Kristin Hannah Published: October 2015 Publisher: St. Martins Griffin Pages: 564 {trade paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This book was entirely fantastic and I can't believe how well it was put together. The story of the two sisters was beyond … Continue reading Out-Smarting the Enemy in The Nightingale || BOOK REVIEW

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Audiobook by J.K. Rowling 5/5 STARS Genre: Children's Fiction, Fantasy Author: J. K. Rowling Published: July 1998 Publisher: Pottermore (audiobook) Length: 10 hours Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing This was obviously amazing - I can't believe how much fun this was to re-read in audiobook … Continue reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets || AUDIOBOOK REVIEW

Ancient India in Tiger’s Curse || Book Review

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Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy [Mythology - Indian], Young Adult Author: Colleen Houck Published: January 2011 Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton Pages: 498 {paperback} Review on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Ah, so much love for this story. This is the second time reading … Continue reading Ancient India in Tiger’s Curse || Book Review

Difficult Families in The Light Between Oceans || Book Review

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The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman 5/5 STARS Genre: Historical Fiction Author: M. L. Stedman Published: July 2012 Publisher: Vintage Pages: 362 {Mass Market Paperback} Review on Goodreads 2012 winner of Goodreads Choice Awards for Historical Fiction 2013 ABIA (Australian Book Industry Awards): Book of the Year Winner 2013 ABIA: Literary Fiction Book of … Continue reading Difficult Families in The Light Between Oceans || Book Review

Dimensional Dramas in Ten Thousand Skies Above You

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Ten Thousand Skies Above You by Claudia Gray book two in the Firebird series 5/5 STARS Genre: Young Adult, Sci-Fi [Dimensional Travel/Parallel Worlds] Author: Claudia Gray Published: November 2015 Publisher: Harperteen Pages: 432 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise  MY REVIEW OF BOOK ONE Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing VREJKNCLINCIOUN I AM … Continue reading Dimensional Dramas in Ten Thousand Skies Above You

Feels Aplenty in Empire of Storms

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Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas 5/5 STARS Genre: High Fantasy, Young Adult Author: Sarah J. Maas Published: September 2016 Publisher:   Bloomsbury USA Children's Pages: 693 {hardback}  Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing I have no words. That was simply amazing. It's impossible to … Continue reading Feels Aplenty in Empire of Storms

Curiosities in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

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Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs 5/5 STARS // GOODREADS // Genre: Fantasy [Supernatural], Young Adult, Historical Fiction Author: Ransom Riggs Published: June 2011 Publisher:  Quirk Books Pages: 352 {paperback} Originally posted on Goodreads This review is spoiler-free until I state otherwise Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing Oh wow this really was so good! … Continue reading Curiosities in Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

Nostalgia in The Tales of Beedle the Bard

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The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling // GOODREADS // 5/5 STARS Genre: Fantasy, Middle-Grade Author: J. K. Rowling Published: December 2008 Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 109 {hardback} Originally posted on Goodreads Initial Thoughts Upon Finishing If ever you needed reminding that JK is the queen of everything fantasy, here you are. I adored … Continue reading Nostalgia in The Tales of Beedle the Bard