Category: Reviews
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The Queen’s Council: Realm of Wonders Review
It was supposed to be the month of Jasmine’s wedding, but this book starts with a funeral. The sultan is dead and Jasmine has less than a week to wrap her mind around the fact that her beloved father is gone, and she is to be Agrabah’s first sultana ruling solo. But not everyone is…
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Prince of Thorns and Nightmares Review
Prince Phillip has had his life planned out for him from the beginning. He has responsibilities to his kingdom, he has the duty to marry Princess Aurora, he must train to be better than the best to protect her from a potential curse. Everything he does must be for her, leaving no dreams or goals…
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Happily Ever After Review
This is a delightful collection of Cass’ Selection novellas with bonus scenes and alternate POVs of events from the original trilogy, and really pretty illustrations giving a better glimpse of the characters.
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The Crown Review
Since her mother’s heart attack, her father looking like he’s about to have a heart attack, and her recent decision to embrace the idea of love, Eadlyn has decided to step up. She will start representing Illea for the first time on her own, and she’s not going to end the Selection with an engagement.…
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The Heir Review
About 20 years since King Maxon and Queen America’s love story, Illea has made close allies, been involved in no wars and peace reigns. Somewhat. Even though the caste system has been eradicated, post-caste discrimination is still a major issue, with minor riots spilling out and discontent aimed at the monarchy is making the palace…
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Book of a Thousand Days Review
Well then, I think I finished the Shannon Hale fairytale catalogue and like Gail Carson Levine, she should be applauded for her creative twists on classic tales while paying homage to the darker elements of the originals and bringing her vivid descriptions of nature blending in with magic.
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The One Review
35 girls enter, four are left, and only one can wear the crown. Of course, we already know who that one is but the journey America takes as she inadvertedly starts a revolution prompts . . . conflicting feelings. Since King Clarkson threatened America in the previous book, she’s been on her best behavior and…
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The Elite
35 girls entered the palace, six are left, and now there are specific “events” that are supposed to weed out the contenders. America thinks she’s in love with Maxon but after the inclusion of Aspen back in her sphere, and the challenges of being a potential princess start to mount, she finds herself doubtful fo…
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The Books of Bayern: Forest Born Review
The last novel of The Books of Bayern focuses on Razo’s little sister, Rin, in a novel that brings things full circle with plenty of magic, nature and more danger. In fact, I’m tempted to put a “Water, Trees, Fire, Wind, the four languages lived in harmony until the Kingdom of Kel attacked” quote at…
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The Books of Bayern: River Secrets Review
Hale is back with the lovable jokester, Razo. The sheep herder is now one of Bayern’s Own. Or Bayern’s worst which is what other soldiers say behind his back. Yes, Razo knows he isn’t the best fighter or spear thrower nor can he speak the fire language and wind language of his friends. But he…
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