Good evening, bookworms! The book that started my addiction to Young Adult Fantasy books, Stolen Songbird by @danielleljensen
I loved this whole series but book one holds a very special place in my heart. Looking back on it now has made me wonder, what was your first YA fantasy novel?
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"For five centuries, a witch’s curse has bound the trolls to their city beneath the mountain. When Cécile de Troyes is kidnapped and taken beneath the mountain, she realises that the trolls are relying on her to break the curse.
Cécile has only one thing on her mind: escape. But the trolls are clever, fast, and inhumanly strong. She will have to bide her time…
But the more time she spends with the trolls, the more she understands their plight. There is a rebellion brewing. And she just might be the one the trolls were looking for..."
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This incredible novel had so many twists and turns and really had you pulling for certain characters and raging against others. I felt like it was a fight against the hierarchy, a fight for good against evil, a fight to make a better world which is not unlike what we're dealing with in the world today. This magical world reflected so well the trials and challenges we face in reality making it so relatable while keeping it whimsical. I originally purchased this on my Kindle but the cover is so gorgeous I had to get myself a paperback copy. You can find Stolen Songbird on Amazon for $8.54!!! ......................
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Good evening, bookworms! Its been awhile I know...
3 years ago The Malediction Trilogy opened my eyes and mind to the wonderful world of Young Adult Fantasy novels, since then I've consumed the work of @danielleljensen as quickly and greedily as a starving person. It's no surprise at all that it has instantly become a #1 bestseller. ............
Danielle, Dark Shores is a masterpiece, I couldn't put it down, I just had to know what would happen to Teriana and Marcus. Believe me when I say book two cannot come soon enough!
I'm in genuine awe of your ability to world build in a way that is both fantastical and real all at the same time. The characters you create, especially your heroines, are relatable and strong while being witty and vulnerable all at once. ................
"High seas adventure, blackmail, and meddling gods meet in Dark Shores, the first novel in a new YA fantasy series.
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In a world divided by meddlesome gods and treacherous oceans, only the Maarin possess the knowledge to cross the Endless Seas. But they have one mandate: East must never meet West.
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A PIRATE WITH A WILL OF IRON
Teriana is the second mate of the Quin her closest friend is forced into an unwanted betrothal, Teriana breaks her people’s mandate so her friend might escape—a choice with devastating consequences.
A SOLDIER WITH A SECRET
Marcus is the commander of the Thirty-Seventh, the notorious legion that has led the Celendor Empire to conquer the entire East. The legion is his family, but even they don’t know the truth he’s been hiding since childhood. It’s a secret he’ll do anything to protect, no matter how much it costs him – and the world.
A DANGEROUS QUEST
When an Empire senator discovers the existence of the Dark Shores, he captures Teriana’s crew and threatens to reveal Marcus’s secret unless they sail in pursuit of conquest, forcing the two into an unlikely—and unwilling—alliance. They unite for the sake of their families, but both must decide how far they are willing to go, and how much they are willing to sacrifice."
Good morning, bookworms! Who else loves a good novella? I really enjoy seeing a story from a different point of view, a different characters perspective. This one by @therealsjmaas in particular is a favourite of mine, what are some of yours? Do you have a favourite heroine? I have many, I'm actually getting a new tattoo soon that will be a combination of traits of all the heroines I admire, Caleana Sardothien is one of them! Cannot wait to meet @therealsjmaas in Melbourne in April and show her 😊
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Celaena Sardothien is Adarlan's most feared assassin. As part of the Assassin's Guild, her allegiance is to her master, Arobynn Hamel, yet Celaena listens to no one and trusts only her fellow killer-for-hire, Sam. In these action-packed novellas - together in one edition for the first time - Celaena embarks on five daring missions. They take her from remote islands to hostile deserts, where she fights to liberate slaves and seeks to avenge the tyrannous. But she is acting against Arobynn's orders and could suffer an unimaginable punishment for such treachery. Will Celaena ever be truly free? Explore the dark underworld of this kick-ass heroine to find out.
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Evening, bookworms! Currently hooked on this series by @therealsjmaas and i've just finished this and started A Court of Wings and Ruin, so many feels! Who else loves this series? Who are your favourite characters?
Mine keep changing as the story progresses, though Rhysand has been a solid favourite from the very beginning as is Feyre, such a badass. I enjoyed this second novel even more than the first and am enjoying the third even more than that!
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Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court—but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and it can't forget the terrible deeds she performed to save Tamlin's people.
Nor has Feyre forgotten her bargain with Rhysand, High Lord of the feared Night Court. As Feyre navigates its dark web of politics, passion, and dazzling power, a greater evil looms—and she might be key to stopping it. But only if she can harness her harrowing gifts, heal her fractured soul, and decide how she wishes to shape her future—and the future of a world cleaved in two.
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The Night Court Bookmark courtesy of the uber talented @bookmarkmyheart from one of their recent subscription boxes.
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Good afternoon, bookworms! I hope you all had a fantastic Christmas and New Year's! Mine was super busy which is why I've been so absent. What bookish goodies did you all get for Christmas? I got this awesome case for my Kindle from my other half, lots of books and book vouchers, my TBR pile is so much bigger now!
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2018 brought us so many incredible reads, i've put a few in this photo as they were in my top 10. What books are you anticipating most this year? Dark Shores by @danielleljensen tops my list that's for sure (head over to her page to enter her INTL giveaway to win a copy), also the Wicked King by Holly Black, I adored The Cruel Prince!
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Good evening, bookworms and welcome, welcome to Caraval...beware of getting swept too far away!
I picked up this beauty at the library yesterday and spent the weekend devouring it's magical contents, a true page turner and suspense inducing tale.
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Scarlett and her sister Donatella have never set foot off their tiny island home of Trisda, though they have dreamt many times that they had. Each year Scarlett has written a letter to Master Legend, mastermind organiser of Caraval, a magical travelling once-a-year performance where the audience participates in the show. Scarlett and her sister have wanted to go their whole lives when finally, just days before Scarlett is set to marry a Count in an arranged marriage, she receives a reply and tickets from the Grand Master himself. Whisked away by her sister and a strange sailor, she arrives on the island, her sister suddenly goes missing and the game begins. This year's Caraval revolves around Donatella, and whoever finds her first is the winner. Scarlett must find Tella before the 5 nights of the game are over or risk losing her forever.
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Ok so BRB need to go get Legendary ASAP. I can't believe it took me so long to read this incredible story! @stephanie_garber you are a genius, absolutely exquisite work. I loved all the intricate details and storylines between characters, the whimsy and suspense, the deception and illusions. Full review will be up on my blog soon!
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