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The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black (Review)

December 21, 2019

He will be destruction of the crown and the ruination of the throne. Power is much easier to acquire than it is to hold onto. Jude learned this lesson when she released her control over the wicked king, Cardan, in exchange for immeasurable power. Now as the exiled mortal Queen of Faerie, Jude is powerless and left reeling from Cardan’s betrayal. She bides her time determined to reclaim everything he took from her. Opportunity arrives in the form of her deceptive twin sister, Taryn, whose mortal life is in peril… Read More The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black (Review)

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Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin (Review)

September 5, 2019

Bound as one to love, honor, or burn. Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned. Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. His path was never meant to cross with Lou’s, but a wicked stunt forces them into an impossible union—holy matrimony.… Read More Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin (Review)

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Indigo Book Box: Once Upon a Summer (Book Box Review)

July 25, 2019

This Indigo Book Box celebrates Geekerella and Chaotic Good, two great books about cosplay-loving girls who dare to follow their dreams. Will Elle’s wicked stepsisters prevent her from meeting the prince at ExcelsiCon? Will Cameron’s secret D&D identity get in the way of finding love and attending CalArts for costume design? Add the magic of fandom and romance to your summer!… Read More Indigo Book Box: Once Upon a Summer (Book Box Review)

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We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal (ARC Review)

July 10, 2019

It’s been two months since the Fates were freed from a deck of cards, two months since Legend claimed the throne for his own, and two months since Tella discovered the boy she fell in love with doesn’t really exist. With lives, empires, and hearts hanging in the balance, Tella must decide if she’s going to trust Legend or a former enemy. After uncovering a secret that upends her life, Scarlett will need to do the impossible. And Legend has a choice to make that will forever change and define him.… Read More We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal (ARC Review)

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King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo (Review)

May 9, 2019

Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war-and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army. Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built… Read More King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo (Review)

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Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith (ARC Review)

May 7, 2019

Princess Aurelia is a prisoner to her crown and the heir that nobody wants. Surrounded by spirits and banned from using her blood-magic, Aurelia flees her country after a devastating assassination attempt. To escape her fate, Aurelia disguises herself as a commoner in a new land and discovers a happiness her crown has never allowed. As she forges new bonds and perfects her magic, she begins to fall for a man who is forbidden to rule beside her… Read More Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith (ARC Review)

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Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan (Blog Tour: ARC Review & Excerpt)

March 25, 2019

A girl who can speak to gods must save her people without destroying herself. A prince in danger must decide who to trust. A boy with a monstrous secret waits in the wings. Together, they must assassinate the king and stop the war. In a centuries-long war where beauty and brutality meet, their three paths entwine in a shadowy world of spilled blood and mysterious saints, where a forbidden romance threatens to tip the scales between dark and light.… Read More Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan (Blog Tour: ARC Review & Excerpt)

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Indigo Book Box: Leigh Bardugo (Book Box Review)

March 13, 2019

Nikolai Lanstov is a king with a secret that could destroy everything, but will he be able to keep it? Will his quest to find the darkest magic save himself and his country? This Indigo Book Box celebrates Leigh Bardugo, the Grishaverse, and King of Scars, the highly anticipated novel featuring a fan-favourite character from the bestselling Shadow and Bone trilogy.… Read More Indigo Book Box: Leigh Bardugo (Book Box Review)

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Indigo Book Box: At the Movies (Book Box Review)

December 7, 2018

Product: Indigo Box: At the Movies Type: Book box containing books and items related to said books. What: “This Indigo Book Box celebrates two amazing movies based on two fan-favourite books – To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before and The Darkest Minds” Company: Indigo Books & Music Inc. Current price: $29.99 CAD $23.99 CAD Shipping: Depends on… Read More Indigo Book Box: At the Movies (Book Box Review)

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What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera (ARC Review)

October 11, 2018

Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it. Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things.… Read More What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera (ARC Review)