Howl’s Moving Castle – Diana Wynne Jones (Howl’s Moving Castle #1) “A heart’s a heavy burden.” What is the Book about? Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters. And everyone in Ingary knows that the eldest is destined to fail mi…

✨Review: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones✨

"Witty, unpredictable, and brimming with charm, it’s the kind of fantasy that dances between absurdity and insight."

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Blood Over Bright Haven – M.L. Wang (Standalone) Plot ★★★☆☆ Characters ★★★☆☆ World Building ★★★★★ Atmosphere ★★★☆☆ Writing Style ★★☆☆☆

🧭Review: Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang🧭

"Blood Over Bright Haven is a flawed novel. But it is also a brave one. And more importantly—it’s an honest one. It asks the right questions. Even if it doesn’t always answer them well."

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A Study in Drowning – Ava Reid (A Study in Drowning #1) “I was a woman when it was convenient to blame me, and a girl when they wanted to use me.” What is the Book about? Effy Sayre has always believed in fairy tales—she’s had to. Since childhood, she’s…

✨Review: A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid ✨

I wanted to feel something more by the time I turned the final page, but instead, I was left with the sense that the book had faded away like mist over the cliffs.

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Series Review: The Faithful and the Fallen – John Gwynne “Memory is a double-edged sword, Uthas. It can keep you strong through dark times, but it can also cripple you, keep you locked in a moment that no longer exists.” What is the Book about? Where the…

⚔️Series Reviews: The Faithful and The Fallen Series by John Gwynne ⚔️

"There are books that ask for your attention—and then there are books that ask for your heart."

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The Unworthy – Agustina Bazterrica (Standalone) Plot ★★☆☆☆ Characters ★★☆☆☆ Creep Factor ★☆☆☆☆ Atmosphere ★★★★☆ Writing Style ★★★☆☆

🩸Review: The Unworthy by Agustina Bazterrica🩸

"I was ready to be devastated. I wanted to be disturbed, haunted, shaken. And for a few pages, I really was – until the story slipped away from me like fog through my fingers."

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March 2025 Reading Wrap Up Total Reads: 8 📚 Total Pages: 3.807 📃 Average Rating: 3,25 ⭐

📚 March Reading Wrap Up 📚

Total Reads: 8 📚
Total Pages: 3.807 📃
Average Rating: 3,25 ⭐

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A Song to Drown Rivers – Ann Liang (Standalone) Plot ★★★☆☆ Characters ★★★★★ Love Interest ★★★★★ Atmosphere ★★★★★ Writing Style ★★★★☆

⛩️ Review: A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang ⛩️

"It captures the raw power of heartbreak and sacrifice and places it against a backdrop of court politics and myth-laden traditions."

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The Mask of Mirrors – M.A. Carrick (Rook & Rose #1) Plot ★☆☆☆☆ Characters ★★☆☆☆ World Building ★★★☆☆ Atmosphere ★★☆☆☆ Writing Style ★★★☆☆

🎭Review: The Mask of Mirrors by M.A. Carrick 🎭

I'm sorry but I didn't enjoy this book that much :/

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The Songbird & the Heart of Stone – Carissa Broadbent (Crowns of Nyaxia #3) Plot ★★★☆☆ Characters ★★★★☆ World Building ★★★☆☆ Atmosphere ★★★☆☆ Love Interest ★★★★☆ Writing Style ★★★☆☆

🥀Review The Songbird & The Heart Of Stone by Carissa Broadbent🥀

As my first taste of Romantasy, it exceeded my expectations.

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February 2025 Reading Wrap Up Total Reads: 5 📚 Total Pages: 2.341 📃 Average Rating: 3,2 ⭐

📚 Feburary Reading Wrap Up 📚

Total Reads: 5 📚
Total Pages: 2.341 📃
Average Rating: 3,2 ⭐

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Iron Widow – Xiran Jay Zhao (Iron Widow #1) ““You can’t shoot me; I’m rich.”” What is the Book about? 18-year-old Zetian joins the army to take revenge on her sister’s murderer. She becomes the concubine pilot of a fighting…

🤖Review: Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao🤖

"This was a story that could have been groundbreaking. Instead, it left me disappointed, frustrated, and angry at the missed opportunity."

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Fantastical Romantic Reads – A Valentine’s Day Special Romance in books doesn’t always have to be the main plot for it to leave an impact. Sometimes, it’s the forbidden, the tragic, or even just the subtle moments between characters that stay with us l…

💕 Fantastical Romantic Reads – A Valentine’s Day Special 💕

What is your favourite couple?

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The Teller of Small Fortunes – Julie Leong (Standalone) Rating Plot ★☆☆☆☆ Characters ★★☆☆☆ Excitement ★★☆☆☆ Atmosphere ★★☆☆☆ Writing Style ★★★☆☆

✨Review: The Teller of Small Fortunes – Julie Leong✨

"I imagined an atmosphere where tiny prophecies found in coffee grounds would nudge people into heartwarming, if slightly absurd, situations. Unfortunately, that’s not quite what I got."

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Malice – John Gwynne (The Faithful and the Fallen #1) Plot ★★★★☆ Characters ★★★★★ World Building ★★★★★ Atmosphere ★★★★★ Writing Style ★★★★☆

✨Review Malice by John Gwynne✨

"There are books that quietly capture your heart, and then there are books like Malice by John Gwynne, which seize it with both hands and refuse to let go."

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January 2025 Reading Wrap Up Even though my reading year hasn’t started off perfectly—with quite a few disappointing reads—there’s one silver lining: I’ve started a series that will most likely make it into my Top 5. Stats Tot…

📚 January Reading Wrap Up 📚

Total Reads: 6 📚
Total Pages: 2.812 📃
Average Rating: 3 ⭐

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Book Haul January 2025 Let’s see how many books from this haul I’ll actually read this year … and how many more will sneak onto my shelves while I pretend my TBR isn’t already its own piece of furniture. The Silverblood …

✨Book Haul ✨

Let’s see how many books from this haul I’ll actually read this year … and how many more will sneak onto my shelves while I pretend my TBR isn’t already its own piece of furniture.

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Rivers of London – Ben Aaronovitch (Rivers of London #1) Plot ★★☆☆☆ Characters ★★★☆☆ World Building ★★★★☆ Atmosphere ★★★★☆ Writing Style ★★★☆☆

✨Review Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch ✨

"What sets Rivers of London apart is its ability to turn the city itself into a character. Aaronovitch’s love for London is evident in his detailed descriptions and creative use of its landmarks."

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7 Best Books of 2024: Stories That Captivated My Heart As 2024 comes to an end, I find myself looking back on the stories that made this year unforgettable. These books didn’t just entertain me—they challenged me, comforted me, and left me changed. Som…

✨ My 7 Favourite Books of 2024✨

Out of a total of 61 books, these were the 7 best ones.

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I love this book so much. I’ve been yearning for a truly epic story, and I finally found it. Found family, coming-of-age, and chosen one—these are my favorite tropes, and they’re all here. I absolutely love the characters and can’t get enough of Corban and Kastell. This series is so getting binged!

7 Biggest Book Disappointments of 2024 Not every book can be a winner, and some just didn’t live up to my expectations this year. While I always try to find something positive in each story, these books either frustrated me, left me bor…

✨ My biggest Book disappointments in 2024 ✨

Not every book can be a 5 ⭐ for me, but maybe for others 😊

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Crush Your Goodreads Challenge: 10 Short and Gripping Reads If you’re racing to complete your Goodreads Challenge and need some quick but memorable reads, here’s a list of ten short books that pack a punch in under 300 pages. Each one offers something…

You need some short Book Recommendations to crush your Goodreads Challenge? ✨

Check out this list 📖
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Lapvona – Ottessa Moshfegh (Standalone) Rating Plot ★★★☆☆ Characters ★★★☆☆ Excitement ★★★☆☆ Atmosphere ★★★★★ Writing Style ★★★★☆

✨Review: Lapvona – Ottessa Moshfegh✨

"The novel is a masterclass in evoking discomfort."

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Lapvona by Or Tessa Moshfegh. It's so disturbing but I like it a lot :D

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Blood of Heirs – Alicia Wanstall-Burke (The Coraidic Sagas #1) Rating Plot ★★★☆☆ Characters ★★★★☆ World Building ★★★☆☆ Atmosphere ★★★★☆ Writing Style ★★★★☆

✨Review: Blood of Heirs - Alicia Wanstall-Burke ✨

Character-Driven ✓ Coming of Age ✓ Fireball Mages ✓ Heart-Wrenching ✓ Rangers ✓ Stone Age ✓ Unique Setting ✓

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Lady Macbeth – Ava Reid (Standalone) “If she were a man, he would not ask her this. For men there is no debt of blood which goes unpaid. If the world tips in another’s favor, it must be made to tip back again. But the world is n…

✨My Review of Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid ✨

"Ava Reid’s Lady Macbeth is a triumph of feminist fantasy, a novel that is as thought-provoking as it is devastatingly beautiful."

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I don't know what to read next after the Empire of the Wolf series... I want another 5 ⭐ series. Can someone recommend a nice epic fantasy series ? + If it's set in a snowy setting.