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January 6, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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3 stars. A good way to read a classic without having to struggle through dense material.

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Manga Classics: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
★★★ 3 stars I have always been curious about the story of Les Misérables, but I have been unable to get into the original novel or watch the movie. I was excited for the opportunity to read the man…
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December 15, 2025 at 7:35 PM
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5 stars. A wonderful addition to a great series. I really enjoyed this one and I'm really excited for the next one. It was a wild 700 pages that I thoroughly enjoyed.

#hierarchy #jameislington #bookreview #fantasybooks #bookrecs #booksky

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The Strength of the Few by James Islington
★★★★★ 5 stars Wow. This book was great. It was long (over 700 pages), but it never lost my attention. I will say, I am grateful that Islington wrote a short story that basically summarizes The Will…
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December 10, 2025 at 8:49 PM
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5 stars. I loved this book. I love the world, the mythology, even the romance! Definitely worth the read.

#netgalley #wildreverence #rebeccaross #divinerivals #fantasybooks #yabooks #bookreview #bookrecs #bookworms #arcreview

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Wild Reverence by Rebecca Ross
★★★★★ 5 stars Rebecca Ross has a great writing style. I also love the world that she’s created, and we got to learn more about it in Wild Reverence. That’s really what drew me to read t…
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December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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5 stars! Yay for an Anne Bishop book in 2025. I couldn't put it down. It's dark and powerful and wonderfully written. When do I get the next one?

#turnsoffate #annebishop #bookreview #bookrecs #fantasybooks #urbanfantasy #darkfantasy

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Turns of Fate by Anne Bishop
★★★★★ 5 stars The Others series by Anne Bishop is one of my favorite series. When I saw this was coming out, I was very excited. Bishop is an excellent writer who doesn’t shy away from explor…
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November 19, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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4 stars. Romantasy with a few twists. I had some small issues with the pacing but mostly it was a fun read. Now I have to wait for book two.

#silverandblood #jessiemihalik #netgalley #fantasybooks #romantasy #bookreview #bookrecs #bookworm

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Silver and Blood by Jessie Mihalik
★★★★ 4 stars I read some romantasy but it’s not my favorite. Many of the tropes you see in typical romantasy do not really interest me. I decided to give this a try because Jessie Mihalik is …
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November 4, 2025 at 10:06 PM
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3.75 stars. A slower paced book than Blood of the Old Kings but still enjoyable. I liked learning more about the history of the world. I look forward to book three.

#bloodfortheundyingthrone #netgalley #fantasybooks #bookworm #bookreview #bookrecs

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Blood for the Undying Throne by Sung-il Kim
★★★★ 3.75 stars I enjoyed this book once I was able to get into it. It took a bit for the book to find its pacing. Once I realized it was a slower-paced book, I was able to adjust my expectations. …
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November 3, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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4.75 I really enjoyed this one. I loved Wong's illustrations and I loved the dark themes it explored. This is a bloody, dark book. Despite the YA feel, I really enjoyed it.

#fantasybooks #bookreview #bookrecs #bookworm #darkfantasy #slowburn

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House of the Beast by Michelle Wong
★★★★★ 4.75 stars The book hooked me in and kept its hold. I loved so much of this book that I struggled to rate it. It’s almost 5 stars, but some things held me back from giving it the perfec…
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October 16, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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3.75 stars. I enjoyed the book overall, but there were moments where I struggled to be "in" it. Still, I'll be picking up book two.

#netgalley #voidwalker #samaclean #fantasybooks #bookreview #bookrecs #bookworm #arcreview #bookrecommandations

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Voidwalker by S.A. MacLean
★★★★ 3.75 stars This book was very up and down for me. There were moments that I was hooked and moments that I struggled to pick it back up. I enjoyed the high-stakes moments, but some of the in-be…
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October 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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4 stars. A quick novella that was very enjoyable for me. There are some complaints about the FMC but I still really liked it.

#netgalley #naominovik #thesummerwar #fantasybooks #bookworm #bookreview #arcreview #bookrecommandations #bookrecs

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The Summer War by Naomi Novik
★★★★ 4 stars I love Naomi Novik’s writing. I think Uprooted is my favorite book by her, followed by A Deadly Education. I think I missed that it was a novella when I requested this book, but …
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September 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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4.5 stars. I really love this series. More cuteness, amazing art, and much more mystery makes me want to come back for more!

#morganaandozvol3 #netgalley #webtoon #morganaandoz #bookreview #arcreview #fantasybooks #bookrecommandations #bookrecs

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Morgana and Oz Volume 3 by Miyuli
★★★★★ 4.5 stars I absolutely love the art and story of this series. My only complaint is how hard it is to remember the story between volumes. I forget some of the smaller details and want to re-re…
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September 9, 2025 at 7:36 PM
katelinelaine.bsky.social
DNF- 26%. I didn't like the FMC or MMC, and I don't see how a good romance can develop from that. A quarter of the way through, I don't know what the main plot is.

#thewindweaver #netgalley #dnf #bookreview #arcreview #fantasybooks #romantasy

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The Wind Weaver by Julie Johnson
DNF – 26% The cover is gorgeous, but I honestly do not know how it relates to the story. I feel like I should have a better idea of what’s going on, being a quarter of the way in. There…
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August 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
katelinelaine.bsky.social
4 stars. Not a captivating as previous books, though the ending was exciting. I missed the Maomao and Jinshi interactions. Hopefully volume 6 will have more exciting adventures.

#theapothecarydiaries #bookreview #bookrecs #bookworm

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The Apothecary Diaries Vol 6 by Natsu Hyuuga
★★★★ 4 stars This novel took me a bit longer to read. The pacing was a little off from the previous books, and I struggled with some of the content. I still love Maomao and really enjoy her adventu…
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August 25, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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DNF - 7%. I thought this sounded like a good fantasy read but I didn't realize it was a cozy fantasy. I was bored but it's probably good for those who like cozy reads.

#thespellshop #cozyfantasy #fantasybooks #bookreview #bookworm

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The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst
DNF – 7% I should have done a little more research on the genre of this book. I thought it was standard fantasy, not cozy fantasy. Cozy fantasy is very boring to me, so I could not stay inter…
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August 11, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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4.5 stars. A slower start to this one but still enjoyable. I love that I have new content to read. We get more political intrigue and I'm excited to see what happens next.

#theapothecarydiaries #bookreview #lightnovelreview #bookrecs #bookworm

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The Apothecary Diaries Vol 5 by Natsu Hyuuga
★★★★★ 4.5 stars I was nervous going into this novel. Maomao is no longer working in the rear palace, so the setting is different. This means she doesn’t see Jinshi as often, and I was a littl…
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August 1, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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4.5 star. Another cliffhanger! This was a great volume, better than volume one. We learn more about Camille and her past as well as Dendro. Looking forward to the next one.

#muted #netgalley #mirandamundt #bookreview #webtoonreview #bookrecs

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Muted Vol 2 by Miranda Mundt
★★★★★ 4.5 stars This ended on a cliffhanger! I just finished another book that ended on a cliffhanger. Now I have to wait (or dive into Webtoons) to find out what happens next. I am glad this webto…
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July 29, 2025 at 5:13 PM
katelinelaine.bsky.social
4 stars. Very light on the magic but the overall story was good. I liked the themes it explored.

#thealchemyofflowers #lauraresau #netgalley #arcreview #bookreview #magicalrealism #romance #mystery #bookworm #bookrecs #bookrecommendations

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The Alchemy of Flowers by Laura Resau
★★★★ 4 stars I didn’t know what to expect when I picked up this book. I enjoyed the majority of it, and I liked its messages. I wish there was a little more polish, but it held my attention, …
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July 24, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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5 stars. I love Rachel Gillig. I hate that she likes cliffhangers! The magic of this book is so good, I'm interested to see where it goes.

#theknightandthemoth #rachelgillig #bookreview #bookrecs #fantasybooks #bookworm #cliffhanger

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The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
★★★★★ 5 stars Why was this a cliffhanger? Why? I didn’t go into this expecting a sequel. I should’ve done my research. Rachel Gillig killed me with the ending of One Dark Window. I shou…
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July 22, 2025 at 8:35 PM
katelinelaine.bsky.social
4.75 stars. A great volume. What a great ending to a very large conflict. I'm excited to delve deeper into Maomao's world.

#theapothecarydiaries #natsuhyuuga #maomao #bookreview #lightnovel #lightnovelreview #bookworm #bookrecs #bookrecommendations

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The Apothecary Diaries Vol 4 by Natsu Hyuuga
★★★★★ 4.75 stars We continue the saga. I’m happy that going forward, I will read the series without knowing what is going on. There is no more beautiful anime to spoil it for me. I can’…
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July 17, 2025 at 8:01 PM
katelinelaine.bsky.social
4.5 stars. I love this series even if it's not fantasy. This volume focused more on Jinishi and Maomao's relationship. It's so good.

#theapothecarydiaries #lightnovelreview #jinshi #maomao #historicalfiction #bookrecs #bookworm

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The Apothecary Diaries Vol 3 by Natsu Hyūga
★★★★★ 4.5 stars This series is just so good. I’m honestly surprised by how much I enjoy it because there is absolutely no magic in it. It’s a bit of a departure for me in my reading gen…
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July 11, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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DNF - 14%. I've been trying to read this book, but I can't get into it. It may be the topic; it may be the writing style.

#netgalley #thedreamhotel #lailalalami #speculativefiction #bookreview #arcreview #didnotfinish #bookworm

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The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami
DNF – 14% I tried to continue reading this book multiple times. It’s been months, and I’ve made very little progress. I think the idea is good, but I don’t think I’m i…
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July 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
katelinelaine.bsky.social
2.5 stars. This was just okay. It felt rushed and the romance was unbelievable. The ending was a huge disappointment.

#fablefortheendoftheworld #avareid #netgalley #arcreview #bookreview #dystopian #dystopianbooks

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Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid
★★★ 2.5 stars Ava Reid and I have a varied history. I wanted to love A Study in Drowning, but really didn’t. There weren’t enough fantastical elements to it. A Theory of Dreaming ended …
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July 9, 2025 at 4:11 PM
katelinelaine.bsky.social
4.75 stars. Another great volume. I'm loving learning more about the characters and the world. The mysteries are also very well thought out and intriguing. On to volume 3!

#theapothecarydiaries #natsuhyuga #bookreview #lightnovel #bookrecs

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The Apothecary Diaries Vol 2 by Natsu Hyūga
4.75 stars As soon as I finished volume one, I dove right into volume two. Maomao was dismissed from the rear palace after being tangentially connected to Ah-Duo’s chief lady-in-waiting, the …
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July 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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4.75 stars. I love the anime and I really enjoyed the light novel. It's so well written and I'm excited to read more.

#theapothecarydiaries #natsuhyuga #lightnovelreview #bookreview #bookrecs #maomao #theapothecarydiarieslightnovel #bookworm

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The Apothecary Diaries Vol 1 by Natsu Hyūga
★★★★★ 4.75 stars I first fell in love with the anime. The art and story are very compelling. I wanted to dive deeper into this world, and I’m so glad that my library carries the light novels …
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July 2, 2025 at 2:44 PM
katelinelaine.bsky.social
4.5 stars. Murderbot is not okay! This was a good book exploring trauma. I'm so sad that I don't have any new adventures. Hopefully book 8 will be coming soon.

#murderbotdiaries #marthawells #bookreview #scifibooks #bookrecommendations #bookrecs

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System Collapse by Martha Wells
★★★★★ 4.5 stars What do I do with my life now? I have no new Murderbot books to read! It’s a good thing they’re great, and I will be re-reading them many times over. I ended up going ba…
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July 1, 2025 at 6:46 PM