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  • Grishaverse: Ruin and Rising Review

    Ah the final book in the Grisha trilogy. This one I cannot keep my thoughts on the ending spoiler free but that will be under the cut. What I will say is that the book starts off strong. Since the climax of Seige and Storm, Alina has been weak and her power faltering. A position…

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  • Grishaverse: Seige and Storm

    While the first book had the weighty duty of introducing the world and magic systems Bardugo wanted to tell, it ultimately fell prey to some classic YA cliches that made it somewhat generic. The sophmore book shows grand improvements as it presents its cards straight up. Set a few weeks after Alina and Mal’s frantic…

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  • Grishaverse: Shadow and Bone

    I read this long long ago back when it first came out for one of those school read 5 books over the summer thing. But as it was homework, I sort of skimmed it. However, since it has expanded and grown to a hit tv show, I’d thought I’d actually read it this time around…

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  • Grishaverse: The Language of Thorns Review

    These Midnight Tales by Leigh Bardugo collect stories from Ravka, Kerch, Fjerda and more showcasing her talent of taking that grim undercurrent of the original tales and delivering some universal truths about humanity and their desires for love, happiness and family.

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  • Cursed Review

    Cursed starts right where the action left on, the stakes high as Serilda submitted to the Erlking’s proposal, become his wife, pretend her unborn child is his and obey almost all his wishes until Percheta returns. Then he could gift his evil huntress Serilda’s baby and dispose of Serilda herself. It will all be worth…

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  • Betty and Veronica: Vixens Vol. 1-2 Review

    This fun series brings girl empowerment and kicking ass to the tiny town of Riverdale. When the boys create their own gang, it’s clear, they’re only in it for the cool gear and hair combs. They quickly back away from the fun when they accidentally tangle with the Southside Serpents. However, what the boys can’t…

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  • The Good Girls Review

    Usually this blog is spoiler free and this review will be spoiler free but the big twist of the book colors most of my thoughts on the story so I’ll do my best to dance around it. Now here we go for the thrilling conclusion to The Perfectionists duology.

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  • The Perfectionists Review

    The lawns are perfectly manicured, each house stands at attention with freshly painted coatings. Beacon Hills is just as idyllic and affluent as Rosewood. However, Beacon Hills is much more intense, its a town of winners and golden kids who all vye to come out on top. You’re more likely to be asked your GPA…

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  • Cosmo the Martian Review

    I must confess that I never read the original Cosmo the Martian stories, even when they were included in the Archie digests but since I have enjoyed the other reinvented properties I decided to check this out. It did not disappoint! Cosmo: Spaces Aces and Mighty Martian is a fun reboot full of humor, space…

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  • Den of Thieves Review

    I must say Cat Royal’s adventures get more interesting as they progress as this tale of identity and revolution may be my favorite so far.

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