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Gems And Journeys   by Steven Nesbitt       ( Simple But Complex)

2/6/2025

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I read this like in half an Hour . it was very unique ,  the illustrations were amazing, I loved the story , the adventure they go on , and the gems are so cool . It is set up like a comic book , every page full of action packed adventures , collecting gems on there way . great little read . the two friends Finn and Malik help each other when they both need it , and find themselves working well together witrh magic in a ancient world 

gave this book  a 3 start .

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Sisters of Fire and Fury by Laura Bates

31/5/2025

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This is part of a duology , the second book .
This Book is such a brilliant sequel to the sisters of sword and shield , but I definitely think the first was my favorite  book .
While the first book focused on Cass trying to find herself, and learn more about herself , she wanted adventure and to be her own person , and when sigrid asked her to go with her to get her necklace back , she never took a second look back when she got upon that horse . I loved this Arthurian legend retelling and it was a fresh take of the story  . One of my favorites characters from the book is of course Cassandra , I didn't like Arthur  or Merlin at all  in this book , and what cass did in the end pleased me lots . I had so much fun reading this book , I will definitely re read this book in years to come .
The sister hood of knights , sword fighting and protecting their lands and families drove me on every page pulled me in to this world ,.
Great book 
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The Whispering Witch by Lee .J. Mavin

26/4/2025

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This was a very sweet book , the illustrations were so pretty I loved them .
The whispering witch , she is trying to save the world from destruction from man , but when she tries top help the older people don't like it and ban her from earth , before she goes she plants seeds in the minds of the little children to help save the world , and when they grow up, they get there say and help . 
I could re read this book 2 or 3 times a day .  just beautiful .
Id also like to say that I found a grammar error on page 19 , where it says 
with every vegetable every grown , when it should say with every vegetable ever grown .
*4 as it was beautifully done with the illustrations that complimented it . 






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Sisters Of Sword And Shadow by Laura Bates

20/4/2025

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ok I didn't know what to expect as I never read the synopsis , or internet about it , and I was some happy I never , as I really enjoyed the book so much so that I brought the second book . you will not be disappointed when you read this book . its about female knights called the sisterhood trying to find their place in a world full of male knights , its about supporting not only themselves but the people they love and people around them,  in the villages their hometowns etc , and putting a stop to lords taking advantage of woman . the woman are fighting back .

​5*
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The Ghost Cat By Alex Howard

13/4/2025

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​You Follow a cat called Grimalkin as he witnesses time and the changes of the place he lives over the next 120 years, prowling unseen among the inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement, and the faces he sees and loves  change to and the happenings of the residence he follows in each life , while unearthing some startling revelations about the mystery of existence, the unstoppable march of time and the true meaning of feline companionship. I loved this book , but sometimes it felt a little slow , but I loved the cat and the people he gets to know along his travels of life past and present .
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Witches: The Complete Collectionby Daisuke Igarashi

30/3/2025

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This Book was great , every story in this book brought something different to the table some fantastic some weird and some a bit freaky . I read this book in 2 days start to finish . 
I found the illustrations were awesome too . it was a chunky book as well , but just the right amount of reading . I wont give away anything , if you like witchy stuff then you should read this , and enjoy the illustrations too ,. 
I will re read this next year ,.. definitely worth the money .

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Under the Oak Tree: The Comic, Vol. 1namu (adapter), Suji Kim, p (illustrator)

21/3/2025

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Ok At first this book really  annoyed me , they made the  girl in this book always put herself down , or say horrible things about herself through out the first half of the book . He was trying to get close to her , but kept getting the vibes she was trying to push him away because she was always doubting her own beauty of confidence . 
But after the first half I started to enjoy it more as she did get better about herself .
I will re read this again , but it took me 2 days to read .  

I give it 4* as I loved the art in it as well . 

Its got roughly 340 pages . 
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Bad Graces by Kyrie McCauley

25/2/2025

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I loved this book , it kinda reminded me of the Wilder Girls in a way that they changed , the story was great and not to fast paced , it kept me intrigued all the way through with the suspense of every unknown coming . I liked the Mystery in the forest , of the shadow lady , but I'm glad she did what she did in the end I think she had had enough of being alone and saved one of the girls , so they could save themselves .  My favorite characters was Liv and Miri and I loved the relationships that  they all had .  Great book , will definitely re read next year .

​5* read for me
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Kate the Earthling by Kate Shooltz

7/2/2025

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This was definitely a wonderful kids book , it was fun and all the kids I have read it to loved the illustrations and the trees and animals , and wanted me to read it again .
It is a great book to help teach children about Nature and animals who live in it . And also about moving from place to place isn't always bad . 
I loved the illustrations it was beautifully done . the color palette too . 

this is a book that will be treasured by all who read it . 

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Bred and Mastered by Zaira Dumal

7/2/2025

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Okay now this is not my usual reads , this was the first Novella within the Eroica world I have read . 
Contemporary, Monster Romance, Captive Romance, Alien Abduction Romance, Erotic Horror, Dark Erotica, Enemies To Lovers, Forced Proximity, it is a and Novella
Trigger Warnings
Profanity, Abuse, and Sex


I must admit I was quite shy into reading this book , but eventually got pulled in and Captivated in to reading on , it wasn't to unsettling but interesting , I was just experimenting with different genres which I don't usually read . But it was from a few woman's perspective on their own treatment by these octopus men who were basically kidnapping woman to breed with and to mate with and eventually turn them into octopus woman . the whole idea is farfetched but intriguing to say the least . Luckily it was only a short read , but one less book to worry about now . 

​i give it 3*  , i would be interested in reading more like this but not everyday lol .

 
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Odd Spirits by St. Gibson                         (The Summoner's Circle)

3/2/2025

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I WENT INTO THIS BOOK BLIND , 
I brought this book mostly because of the cover , look how beautiful it is . very shinny .
Basically this book was about a relationship after marriage and how they brought about spirits in their home by hiding secrets and not being truthful to each other .. eventually things got so bad that they were on the verge of falling a part and breaking up ... but love saved the day .. , and luckily they sorted things out and , I enjoyed this storyline ... the characters anoyed me so many times because they didn't talk to each other . but I liked the book and will re read it next year . 

I gave it a 4*





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Another Twist in the Tale by Catherine Bruton

31/1/2025

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This book is a middle grade book , and if you havnt read Oliver Twist than you should definitely read that book first this book to , But if you havnt read Oliver Twist ,
just so you know some of the characters while reading it .  
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Now this book was fun and fast paced , I really enjoyed the story line, the characters , mostly twill and the sassy sisters and of course the Dodger , it was a retelling of what would happen if Oliver twist had a twin sister .  I loved the idea and it kept me Intrigued throughout  the whole book . A lot of happenings in this book and a lot of fighting for ones freedom and to save a family  fortune  , but with the help of all her loved ones friends and family twill came out on top  . 

4.5* definitely worth the read and one I may re read in the future  




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My activity December 2024

2/1/2025

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hiya , and happy new year everyone .
I am so sorry for not being active here on my blog , been a very busy last few months and being ill with flue has stopped me from reading or doing anything other than studying . But I am gona make more effort this year  to read more and review more . 
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Zodiac Academy book reading order list below

31/10/2024

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Ive just brought the first book , but haven't had chance to read it yet . But here's the list of the series and how to read them .
 

​SERIES READING ORDER:
  • Zodiac Academy: Origins of an Academy Bully (Book #0.5) <— This is a prequel novella set five years before Zodiac Academy: The Awakening
  • Zodiac Academy: The Awakening (Book #1)
  • Zodiac Academy: The Awakening As Told By The Boys (Book # 1.5) <— This is a retelling of the first book in the Zodiac Academy series from the point of view of Orion and the Heirs and should be read after you have finished the original story.
  • Zodiac Academy 2: Ruthless Fae (Book #2)
  • Zodiac Academy 3: The Reckoning (Book #3)
  • Zodiac Academy 4: Shadow Princess (Book #4)
  • Zodiac Academy 5: Cursed Fates (Book #5)
  • Zodiac Academy: The Big A.S.S. Party (Book # 5.5)
  • Night (<— a bonus Leon chapter – Ideally, this should be read after finishing all of Ruthless Boys of the Zodiac series and after book 5 of Zodiac Academy!! MAJOR, MAJOR SPOILERS!!! Read on at your own risk!)
  • Seth on the Moon (# 5.6) <— free chapter
  • Zodiac Academy 6: Fated Throne (Book #6)
  • Zodiac Academy 7: Heartless Sky (Book #7)
  • Savage (found in the “Hell Hath No Fury” anthology) <— A short story prequel set in Solaria (twin’s parents and how they met – in essence it’s a prequel, but should be read only after book #5 – big Zodiac Academy spoilers if not)
  • Zodiac Academy 8: Sorrow and Starlight (Book #8)
  • Zodiac Academy 8.5: Beyond The Veil
  • Zodiac Academy 9 by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti

  • Zodiac Academy: Live And Let Lionel <— This is a bonus content novella to celebrate the series coming to a close and contains 100k words of bonus content from the Zodiac Academy Series.
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Blood for Blood by J N Eagles

12/10/2024

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I loved this book , it was more like reading poetry than a story , it had rhythm and a pull that mesmerized me, It was  exciting all the way through the book . I loved the characters and that it wasn't to bloody . The Vampires were cool , the story line awesome , and the writing style was to die for . I definitely will read more from this author in the future . 
I ended up giving it 4 /5*
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Book Reading

11/10/2024

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hello friends , sorry ive had not much time to read much outside my Masters Degree , but i am trying to add more books , and am nearly finshed book 4 of the Plated prisoner series . so keep a look out for that .
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Willa of the Wood By Robert Beatty

30/8/2024

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I read Willa of the wood , and I fell in love with the story about Willa and her story , how she lost how family and wanted to find a new family with the day folk . she literally goes  thought hell and she was strong and amazing . I loved this book , and never knew there was a second one , I'm even more happy now . this story was so exciting it pulled me in from every turn in the hollow , she was the light in the darkness ,and her clan did not deserve her at all .

I will definitely re read this book in the coming years .
great journey and friends .
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In the shadow of the wolf queen by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

3/5/2024

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I really enjoyed this book it took 5 days to read it , it was fast paced , interesting , well written and just a great read  . 
Join Ysolda and her loyal sea hawk  Nara  on the adventure of a life time , to find her sister who was taken by wolf ryders and help the wolf  queen find her daughter and some one important ,with lots of power that the queen wants for herself .  Can Ysolda stop the wolf queen from getting the earths most power magic . 
Earth quakes and murder , poison from the nature we are all used to .. loss and friendship and trust and distrust  and tears . 
will Ysolda see her sister let alone get her back  and will they ever see there homes again in glaw wood .

to me this is a 5* read 
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Rest in the Mourning by R.H. Sin

15/4/2024

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Ive read most of this work and to be honest this one is the best . this even though was the best , some of the sentences never mad sense at all , and I felt stupid reading it , like I just couldn't read it . so this one gets a 2 out of 5  as well , I will probably not read any more of his works . but maybe others may like it . I know people do not have the same taste , so go for it I say .
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I hope this reaches her in time by R.H. Sin

15/4/2024

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​yes emmm , this book ended up just like the others I read , I feel like it could of had more and the potential was lacking and just fell flat on its face .. basically wasting paper as well with a few words on each page again , not poetry  ,. I feel like people think its poetry but its  not at all poetry , and more than that its just thinking out loud again for me . 
not a good read again . 
2/5 
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Algedonic by  R.H. Sin

15/4/2024

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Ok so many people say the same thing , but I definitely would not call this poetry , maybe words you need to say  out loud but not poetry ... like I know poetry takes years sometimes to master , and this book is just a few words on a page that don't even really make much sense , and some of them are about being abused and unloved ..  here's a sample 

a father’s rejection
damages the soul
of young girls
all the way into the pits
of adulthood


​so these don't even rhythm 
I just think they sound like thoughts and words that maybe they were told when they were young . 

I give this a 2 as well 
2/5 



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Dirty Pretty Things by Michael Faudet

15/4/2024

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My roommate is a vampire by Jenna Levine

28/3/2024

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​Being that this was the first time I've read a Rom Com , I found it a very good read .  Not just was it very funny in places it was exciting and never boring and sometimes fast paced . I can definitely say that even the Romance was good and not overwhelming like some reads I had  . 
I definitely recommend to you all . 
The story is drawn around Cassie , and Frederick 
room to rent , art job , kidnapping and romance and a little sexual at the end . 

Sexy, funny, sweet and absurdly cute and I loved it that he tried to be up with the times too ,.. and his home decor , was abit funny as well, his family and others were not nice . but i dont want to say more as i will spoil it for you . 
4*/5*

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Serpentine by Philip Pullman

22/3/2024

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This book was another quick read and if you haven't read the dark materials , you definitely need to read that first as this book is a continue of that . It just over a few days that Lyra is just going on her everyday business . And spending time with her Daemon Pan  . I do love this collection of works and recommend to any one who has read the dark materials to read this to .
 Lyra returns to the town of Trollesund where she first met Lorek Byrneson ,Lee Scoresby in Northern Lights . She and Pan are exploring there forever changing relationship , she also wants someone to talk to about a secret , after being reunited where she seeks advice from the consul of the witches about their separation . 
This book also touches on the struggles of a young woman getting to know herself and her daemon .



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Goth Girl and the mouse by Chris Riddell

22/3/2024

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Reading Goth girl and the mouse was a surprisingly cute little read of 218 pages long 
I took 2 days to read it as I had other responsibilities  , But I loved Ada's character the most it was a little upsetting to see her relationship with her father not a good one . The game keeper was not a nice guy and I knew he was up to no good . All the other characters were well thought out and I loved all the illustrations too . The whole story was a quick read , not boring at all , I would definitely recommend this to anyone , and its nice to use books like this to separate the more serious reads . 
4*/5*
fun and easy to read 
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    HI , Maria here , I started writing reviews as part of my reading process back in June 2020 and to encourage me to start reading again more  , and of course I love reading , and I just want to experience a book you know live it as I read it ..

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