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Review: Goddess in the Machine by: Lora Beth Johnson (Goddess in the Machine #1)

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Title: Goddess in the Machine Author: Lora Beth Johnson Genres: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Dystopia, Fiction, Romance, Space Publication: June 2020 Pages: 385 Andra wakes up from a cryogenic sleep 1,000 years later than she was supposed to, forcing her to team up with an exiled prince to navigate an unfamiliar planet in this smart, thrilling sci-fi adventure, perfect for fans of…

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Review: a Touch of Darkness (Hades x Persephone #1)

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Title: a touch of darkness (Hades & Persephone #1) Author: Scarlett St. Clair Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Mythology, Retelling, New Adult, Paranormal, Urban Fantasy Publication: May 2019 Pages: 438 A Modern Hades and Persephone Retelling The truth is, since she was a little girl, flowers have shriveled at her touch. After moving to New Athens, she hopes to lead an unassuming life disguised as a…

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Review: The Year of the Witching By: Alexis Henderson

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Title: The Year of the Witching Author: Alexis Henderson Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Witches, Paranormal, Young Adult, Feminism Publication: July 2020 Pages: 368 A young woman living in a rigid, puritanical society discovers dark powers within herself in this stunning, feminist fantasy debut.In the lands of Bethel, where the Prophet’s word is law, Immanuelle Moore’s…

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Review: Air Awakens (Air Awakens #1) by: Elisa Kova

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Title: Air Awakens

Author: Elisa Kova

Genre: Young Adult, Magic, Fantasy, Romance, New Adult, Paranormal, High Fantasy

Publication: October 2016

Pages: 342

A library girl with a secret. A dark and fiery prince. When he awakens her magic, there’s no going back. The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in…

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Review: Cuckoo Song by: Frances Hardinge

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Title: Cuckoo Song

Author: Frances Hardinge

Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal

Publication: April 2016

Pages: 432

When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry, her sister seems scared of her, and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but…

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Review: Body of the Crime (Blackest Gold #2) by: R. Scarlett

Review: Body of the Crime (Blackest Gold #2) by: R. Scarlett

Title: Body of the Crime

Author: R. Scarlett

Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, Romance, New Adult, Demons

Publication: January 2017

Pages: 344

Warning: 18+. Cliffhanger.

Never trust a demon.

Never trust your heart.

And never trust the woman who holds it.

In Body of the Crime, a beast craved a beauty and oh, how she ravaged him.

I actually enjoyed this one better than the first. This…

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Review: Daughters of Nri (The Return of Mother Earth #1) by: Reni K. Amayo

Review: Daughters of Nri (The Return of Mother Earth #1) by: Reni K. Amayo

Title: Daughters of Nri (The Return of Mother Earth #1)

Author: Reni K. Amayo

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mythology, Magic, Science Fiction, Africa, Epic Fantasy

Publication: October 2019

Pages: 321

A gruesome war results in the old gods’ departure from earth. The only remnants of their existence lie in two girls. Twins, separated at birth. Goddesses who grow up…

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REVIEW: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by: Kiersten White

REVIEW: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by: Kiersten White

Title: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein 

Author: Kiersten White

Genre: Young Adult, Historical, Historical Fiction, Horror, Retellings, Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction, Gothic

Publication: September 2018

Pages: 308

Elizabeth Lavenza hasn’t had a proper meal in weeks. Her thin arms are covered with bruises from her “caregiver,” and she is on the verge of being thrown…

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OwlCrate July 2020: Date with Destiny

This months July theme box is called Date with Destiny. I was most excited for in this box was the Harry Potter mug since I have been collecting them. There was a lot of good and pretty things in this box as well as something I never got before. Here is a closer look at the items and by who:

First item is by @/paperbackbones. The beautiful apron inspired by the Raven Cycle. I honestly don’t…

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Review: The Shadows Between Us By: Tricia Levenseller

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Title: The Shadows Between Us

Author: Tricia Levenseller

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Magic, Dark, High Fantasy

Publication: February 2020

Pages: 324

“They’ve never found the body of the first and only boy who broke my heart. And they never will.”

Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power: 1) Woo the Shadow King.2) Marry him.3) Kill…

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OwlCrate June 2020: All the Worlds a Stage

#OwlCrate June 2020: All the Worlds a Stage #unboxing

I know I’m late for posting this unboxing but it’s here now. This months box is circus/theatre theme called All the Worlds Stage and it’s so lovely. I love how June’s box of the month is without a dust jacket. It makes it so pretty and nice to hold. Here’s a closer look at what was in the box and by who:

First was the Coin bank or Pencil holder, whichever you decide to use it for. It’s…

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Review: My Sister, the Serial Killer by: Oyinkan Braithwaite

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Title: My Sister, the Serial Killer

Author: Oyinkan Braithwaite

Genre: Fiction, Thriller, Mystery, Contemporary, Crime, Adult, Africa, Nigeria

Publication: November 2018

Pages: 226

“Feminine’s makes three, you know. Three and they label you a serial killer.”

Korede is bitter. How could she not be? Her sister, Ayoola, is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly…

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Review: Coraline By: Neil Gaiman

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Title: Coraline

Author: Neil Gaiman

Genre: Fantasy, Horror, Fiction, Young Adult, Childrens

Publication: January 2002

Pages: 162

The day after they moved in, Coraline went exploring….

In Coraline’s family’s new flat are twenty-one windows and fourteen doors. Thirteen of the doors open and close.

The fourteenth is locked, and on the other side is only a brick wall, until the day…

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Review: The Everlasting Rose (The Belles #2) By: Dhonielle Clayton

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Title: The Everlasting Rose (The Belles #2)

Author: Dhonielle Clayton

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction

Publication: March 2019

Pages: 344

In this sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller, Camille, her sister Edel, and her guard and new love Remy must race against time to find Princess Charlotte. Sophia’s Imperial forces will stop at nothing to keep the rebels from…

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June 2020 Wrap-Up

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This month has not been a good reading month for me. I only got to read 2 books and 1 reread. My goal for June was to finished the Caraval series but I got suck on Legendary; book 2. Don’t get me wrong, it was a interesting book but it did not keep my attention; if that makes sounds. Took me 2 weeks to finish the book which put me behind on my reading goal of the month.

Here are the books I…

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June Book Unhaul

For this month, I wanted to buy more black author and POC books so I can read them in July since my bookshelves doesn’t included much when I took a look *hides in shame*.I did my research and got some recommendations from fellow book lovers for fantasy books that are by black author and I’m happy with my purchases. I brought physical and ebooks. But I have to say, some books I brought was because…

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Review: Legendary (Caraval #2) By: Stephanie Garber

Review: Legendary (Caraval #2) By: Stephanie Garber

Title: Legendary (Caraval #2)

Author: Stephanie Garber

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fiction, Mystery, Magic, Adventure 

Publication: May 2018

Pages: 416

A heart to protect. A debt to repay. A game to win. After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister, Scarlett, from a disastrous arranged marriage.…