Rapid Review of Lady Midnight

No spoilers in this review of Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare! I loved it!  I give it 4.5 stars! I have mad love for everything Cassandra Clare writes. When I started Lady Midnight, I could immediately tell the writing style I love so much was back. I’m not sure any author gives me a clearer mental picture…

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Rapid Review of a Darker Shade of Magic

No spoilers in this review of A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab A fun read! I give it 3.5 stars. I was very intrigued by V.E. Schwab’s A Darker Shade of Magic. Most interesting to me was the setting and premise which was refreshing and new. That alone was enough to keep me…

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What happened in Deep Blue? (WaterFire Saga #1)

The WaterFire Saga takes place underwater in the world of the merpeople. This series is filled with magic (merpeople cast spells by singing; usually the more powerful the voice, the better the magic), mythology, and adventure. Ratings 4.2 stars on Amazon 3.76 stars on Goodreads The WaterFire Saga #1 Deep Blue #2 Rogue Wave #3 Dark Tide #4…

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The Rose Society Recap (The Young Elites #2)

Marie Lu has penned a villain in the making.  It’s interesting to read how circumstance creates a person and how their decisions and even the decisions of others can lead a character down a path for good or a path for bad.  My preference in a book is for good to prevail and for characters…

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What happened in Morning Star? (Red Rising #3)

I love love love this entire trilogy by Pierce Brown.  No let-down in THIS sequel.  In a word, I would describe the whole thing as epic.  Read on for what happened in Morning Star: AuthorPierce Brown Ratings4.8 stars on Amazon4.64 stars on GoodreadsAdd Morning Star at Goodreads The Red Rising Saga Recaps#1 Red Rising#2 Golden Son#3…

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What happened in Six of Crows? (Six of Crows #1)

This book captured my attention from page one! I loved slowly learning each character’s backstory as they worked their way towards a once-in-a-lifetime heist. And I love a larger-than-life main character, which Kaz Brekker definitely is. Plus, the storytelling is exquisite! AuthorLeigh Bardugo Ratings4.6 stars on Amazon4.41 stars on GoodreadsAdd Six of Crows at Goodreads The Six of Crows Series#1 Six of…

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What do I need to know before reading Lady Midnight?

We met Emma and Jules in City of Heavenly Fire and learned a little more about the pair in the Tales from the Shadowhunter Academy novellas. This new series focuses on the two of them as well as Jules’ family. It takes place in L.A. five years after City of Heavenly Fire. Emma has been…

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How did Golden Son End? (Red Rising # 2)

This second installment of the Red Rising Trilogy by Pierce Brown was even better than the first one!  It keeps you on your toes and there are lots of twists and turns…and oh man what a cliffhanger!  I definitely liked this book a lot! Read on for how did Golden Son end: AuthorPierce Brown Ratings4.7…

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What happened in The Infinite Sea? (The 5th Wave #2)

Cassie, her younger brother, and her friends are trying to find a safe, warm place to survive their enemies and the winter. Is Evan still alive? Do they know everything there is to know about the aliens? Will they be smart enough and strong enough to help take back control of their planet? This sequel answers some…

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