Why is this year going so fast!! I don’t know what to do with myself! At least I did a bit of adulting this week and got an updated eyeglass and contacts prescription. Looking forward to a few trips coming up to take my mind off of things. This week on the blog I wrote about … More HeyLookAtThis! July 27, 2019
This post originally appeared on 80 Books Blog. 3 out of 5 stars ★★★☆☆ Synopsis: Welcome to Amberlough City, the illustrious but corrupt cosmopolitan beacon of Gedda. The radical One State Party—nicknamed the Ospies—is gaining popular support to unite Gedda’s four municipal governments under an ironclad, socially conservative vision. Not everyone agrees with the Ospies’ … More REVIEW: Amberlough by Lara Elena Donnelly
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab My rating: 4 of 5 stars This review also appeared on Around the World in 80 Books! The world created by V.E. Schwab is built on color, or lack thereof. Red is the richest of magic, black the darkest and most taboo, grey has no magic, and … More REVIEW: A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab
Last Song Before Night by Ilana C. Myer My rating: 3 of 5 stars This review originally appeared on Around the World in 80 Books! This book was a struggle for me. I had high hopes since people had been buzzing about this novel on Twitter for a while. And I think there is something … More REVIEW: The Last Song Before Night by Ilana C. Meyer
Updraft by Fran Wilde My rating: 4 of 5 stars See this review and others on Around the World in 80 Books! I could stare at the cover for a long time and still not see all the details! The best part of Updraft was the world building. Imagine a city in the sky, where … More REVIEW: Updraft by Fran Wilde
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