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Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · 8d

Daughter of the Fae by A. L. Garr
⭐️⭐️⭐️ — ARC via Nerd Fam

There are some great lines and standout side characters, but the worldbuilding and character development feel rushed and a bit confusing.

Still, it was a quick, engaging read that feels like a strong second draft — not quite polished enough.

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · 10d

Open my Oct 2025 Fairyloot box with me!
#fairyloot #oct2025 #bookmail #bookboxsubscription

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · 13d

Spoiler free review: The Haunting of Paynes Hollow by Kelley Armstrong
#thehauntingofpayneshollow #netgalley #arc #arcreader #horrorbook #spookyseason

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Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · 18d

I had to DNF (did not finish) Warrior, Princess, Assassin. It just wasn’t doing it for me. Boooo.
#warriorprincessassassin #dnf #bookfail

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Oct 2

4wheeling at MTR. Can’t wait to go back!
#mtr #fourwheeling #adventures

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Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 25

Another super fast, spooky season recommendation
*no spoilers*
#spookyseason #bookrec #thrillerbook #aflickerinthedark #bookstagram

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 19

Review (spoiler free): She Didn’t See It Coming by Shari Lapena

#fallbookrecs #reader #shedidntseeitcoming #bookreview

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 17

Apparently my latest coping mechanism is opening my Book of the Month box when I’m angry. What’s yours?
#bookmail #botm #readerlife

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 16

Turns out one of my coping mechanisms is opening bookmail. Please tell me I’m not the only one who rage-unboxes. 😂

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 15

Kids: Did you know Dad just stole your motorcycle?!

(This is the motorcycle I’m learning to ride and haven’t left the neighborhood on… yet)

Me: Yep
Kids: *look confused*
Kids to each other: man I thought he’d be in trouble

🤣 Kids are special. Wait until they find out I have the truck. #kids

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 11

Update on Winston: he came through like a champ.

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 11

Review: Veronica Ruiz breaks the bank ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 10

Winston gets his surgery tomorrow. I know it’s a good thing for him but man I feel like the worst momma on the face of the planet.

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Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 8

Winston’s ready to throw paws. I’m with him. #englishcockerspaniel #mynameisinigomontoya

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Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 5

Unboxed my August FairyLoot today. This theme might be one of my favorites so far. Do you keep every item from your book boxes or just the ones you love?

Full video on the clock app ⏰

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 2

Finlay Donovan is back and still trying to juggle carpools, chaos, and crime scenes. Book 5 = pure audiobook gold. I can’t wait to start the next one! #bookreview

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Sep 1

Pango shop sale live! Deals end tonight! Link in bio!

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Aug 28

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Aug 21

Listening to Flesh & Fangs by Em Livett, you should too. 🎧📘❤️

Romantic fantasy book cover for ‘Flesh & Fangs’ by Em Livett, showing the silhouette of a couple about to kiss, with a glowing heart-shaped light between them, set against a starry night sky and framed in gold.

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Aug 20

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson: A murder victim with 1 week left investigates her own death. Sharp, witty, darkly fun, though the pacing needed work. Perfect if you like chaos with a darker edge. Would you read this?

*Received as an ARC. Thank you to NetGalley and Bantam.

A smiling woman in a pink top holds up the book Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson. Text over the image reads: “Review: Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson.” Behind her are framed family photos on the wall.

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Jun 24

4.5/5 stars — Six Wild Crowns is an interesting twist on Henry VIII and his infamous wives. Two queens, court intrigue, sapphic slow-burn, magic, and dragons. It’s totally unique. I honestly can’t think of a book to compare it to. I need the sequel now.

Thanks to Orbit & NetGalley for the ARC!

This is the cover of Six Wild Crowns by Holly Race. It is a red-based cover with a gold title, “Six Wild Crowns” (there is a Tudor-style gold rose between Six and wild) and a Tudor-style rose underneath. It features two dragons one of which is breathing fire and there’s a gold crown in the center that sort of surrounds the dragons. I have also added a 4.5 and a star for the rating to the right side just below the title, and moved the author's name further up in the picture to just above the dragon breathing fire (because the original placement was cut off by the image size change).

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · May 22

Just finished Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins! Interesting read but didn’t fully hit the mark for me. Solid 3/5 ⭐️ #BookReview #SunriseOnTheReaping #hungergames #BookTok #YAfiction #ReadingThoughts #BookRecommendation

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Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · May 14

Kodiak hasn’t actually rocked this wild summer look yet-he just showed his mama the AI-made pic of his dream style. This teenage Newfie’s got big plans: a blue mohawk, flashy chain, and enough attitude to make all the squirrels jealous. #dogsofbluesky

A teenage Newfoundland dog named Kodiak is pictured with a vibrant blue mohawk running from his forehead to the back of his head. He wears a shiny silver chain around his neck and has a confident, cool expression. Kodiak is surrounded by friendly golden retrievers, highlighting his bold summer look and playful, edgy personality. The background is softly blurred to keep the focus on the dogs.

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Mar 22

Saturday adventures 🐾📚❤️🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒

Smiling woman in pink sunglasses and a blue coat buckled into a truck accompanied by a yellow Labrador and a grey Newfoundland wearing a rainbow tie

Laurin @pawsandpageslaurin.bsky.social · Mar 21

I’m good with multiple POVs if it gives me another dragon book. 🤤 🐉

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