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The living god by Kaytalin Platt

My rating:

3 out of 5 stars

My review:

The living god is beautifully written. It starts in the middle of an interesting scene full of action. So it immediately got my full attention. However, it was a bit confusing in the beginning, because I didn't know anything about the world and the characters of the story.

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HEADSTRONG LIKE US (Like Us #6) by Krista & Becca Ritchie

Release Date: November 19th

You’re cordially invited to the wedding of Maximoff Hale & Farrow Keene, and according to Celebrity Crush—the ceremony for this American prince and his tattooed bodyguard is going to be the event of the century.

There will be no wedding crashers.

Including but not limited to: hateful people, rabid fans, nosy paparazzi, and other so-called media.

There will be no drama.

None whatsoever. Because when you put three famous families and their hot bodyguards together, nothing will go down.

There will be no fighting.

No brawls, fists flying, verbal slingshots, or rifts that tear into craters. Lovers only!

Everything will be perfect.

Nothing will go amiss during the happiest, most anticipated occasion of the year. But then again…

They don’t call it the Hale Curse for nothing.

The Like Us series is a true series, one continuous timeline, that follows a family of wealthy celebrities and the people that protect them.

The Like Us Series Reading Order: 1. Damaged Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow) 2. Lovers Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow) 3. Alphas Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow) 4. Tangled Like Us (Jane & Thatcher) 5. Sinful Like Us (Jane & Thatcher) 6. Headstrong Like Us (Maximoff & Farrow) Book 7 (Oscar & Jack) Book 8 (Akara & Sulli)

About the Authors:

Krista & Becca Ritchie are New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors and identical twins—one a science nerd, the other a comic book geek—but with their shared passion for writing, they combined their mental powers as kids and have never stopped telling stories. Now in their twenties, they write about other twenty-somethings navigating through life, college, and romance. They love superheroes, flawed characters, and soul mate love.

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Cover reveal: Thorn by Intisar Khanani

BOOK DETAILS: Thorn by Intisar Khanani Published by: HarperTeen Publication date: March 24th 2020 Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Synopsis: A princess with two futures. A destiny all her own. Between her cruel family and the contempt she faces at court, Princess Alyrra has always longed to escape the confines of her royal life. But when she’s betrothed to the powerful prince Kestrin, Alyrra embarks on a journey to his land with little hope for a better future. When a mysterious and terrifying sorceress robs Alyrra of both her identity and her role as princess, Alyrra seizes the opportunity to start a new life for herself as a goose girl. But Alyrra soon finds that Kestrin is not what she expected. The more Alyrra learns of this new kingdom, the pain and suffering its people endure, as well as the danger facing Kestrin from the sorceress herself, the more she knows she can’t remain the goose girl forever. With the fate of the kingdom at stake, Alyrra is caught between two worlds and ultimately must decide who she is, and what she stands for. Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36443368-thorn Pre-order:Amazon: https://books2read.com/u/3nKwZ5?store=amazonB&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thorn-intisar-khanani/1111104034?ean=9780062835703iBooks: https://books.apple.com/ca/book/thorn/id1329410102?mt=11&ign-mpt=uo%3D4Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/ca/en/ebook/thorn-17 AUTHOR BIO:Intisar Khanani grew up a nomad and world traveler. She has lived in five different states as well as in Jeddah on the coast of the Red Sea. Until recently, Intisar wrote grants and developed projects to address community health with the Cincinnati Health Department, which was as close as she could get to saving the world. Now she focuses her time on her two passions: raising her family and writing fantasy. She is the author of The Sunbolt Chronicles and Thorn (HarperTeen 2020).

Author links:

Website: http://booksbyintisar.comGoodreads: http://www.goodreads.com/Intisar_Khanani Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/booksbyintisar Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/booksbyintisar/ Twitter: http://twitter.com/booksbyintisar

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A Pack of Blood and Lies by Olivia Wildenstein

My rating:

⭐⭐⭐⭐

My review:

A Pack of Blood and Lies is an interesting book about werewolves, with surprising plot twists! It was full of adventures. I loved the characters and relationships between them. I especially liked Ness, she is strong and determined. Although, the romantic part of the story was a bit predictable, I still liked seeing Ness and Liam together.

I can't wait to read the next book in the series.

*I received this ARC in exchange for honest review*

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The center of the universe by Ria Voros

My rating:

⭐⭐⭐

My review: The center of the universe is a great book. The realistic family relationships were interesting, especially between Grace and her mom. I think that romance parts were cute! While this book was sometimes a bit slow in the beginning, the ending was wonderful. It was beautiful to see how the relationship between Grace and her mother had changed.

*I received this ARC in exchange for honest review*

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A danger to herself and others by Alyssa B. Sheinmel

My rating:

⭐⭐⭐⭐

My review: A danger to herself and others is a great book about a girl with a mental illness. It was written very beautifully! It caught my attention immediately. I think Hannah is a special and interesting main character. She has a lot of confidence, and she thinks that she is smarter than anyone else. I would definitely recommend it!

I received an ARC of A Danger to Herself and Others from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

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Circle of shadows by Evelyn Skye

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

My review:

I loved Circle of shadows! The story was very interesting especially because of the different POV's. This book got a lot of great friendships which I really like. Although in the first chapter a lot of background information was told, it didn't feel overwhelming. From the beginning, the story was interesting enough that I couldn't stop reading!

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Two thousand years by M. Dalto

My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Synopsis:

Two thousand years ago, the Prophecy of Fire and Light foretold the coming of the Queen Empress who would lead the Empire into a time of peace and tranquility. But instead of the coming of a prosperous world, a forbidden love for the Empress waged a war that ravaged the land, creating a chasm between the factions, raising the death toll of innocent lives until the final, bloody battle.

Centuries later, Alexandra, a twenty-two-year-old barista living in Boston, is taken to an unfamiliar realm of mystery and magic where her life is threatened by Reylor, its banished Lord Steward. She crosses paths with Treyan, the arrogant and seductive Crown Prince of the Empire, and together they discover how their lives, and their love, are so intricately intertwined by a Prophecy set in motion so many years ago.

Alex, now the predestined Queen Empress Alexstrayna, whose arrival was foretold by the Annals of the Empire, controls the fate of her new home as war rages between the Crown Prince and Lord Steward. Either choice could tear her world apart as she attempts to keep the Empire’s torrid history from repeating itself. In a realm where betrayal and revenge will be as crucial to her survival as love and honor, Alex must discover whether it is her choice – or her fate – that determines how she survives the Empire’s rising conflicts.

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My review:

Two thousand years is a great book!!! It got magic, love, royals and good plot twists. I especially loved the beginning of this book, I immediately couldn't stop reading. But in the beginning, I thought Alex was a bit irritating because she was constantly complaining and saying that she wanted to go home. Luckily, that stopped after the first couple of chapters. After that, I started liking her and the other characters more. After finishing this book I can't wait for the next book in the series. I want to know what's going to happen to these characters.

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Evermore by Sara Holland

Stars: 3.5 out of 5

My review:

Although I liked Everless more, I enjoyed Evermore very much! The ending was great and had shocking plot twists! It was interesting to read more about the past of the Alchemist. This book has a more of a fantasy vibe than the first book, which is more sci-fi. I think that the story is very original, because I didn't read something similar in YA fantasy. Also, the cover is gorgeous! *I received this ARC in exchange for honest review*

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Angeles vampire by Michael Pierce

Stars: 5 out of 5

Review:

Angeles Vampire was fast paced and very interesting. I read it in only a couple of days! The story immediately starts, which I love. Although I read more books about vampires, it's feels unique. The ending of this book really made me want to read the next books of the series! *I received this ARC in exchange for honest review*

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Crow flight by Susan Cunningham

 Stars: 3.5 out of 5

Crow flight is an interesting book with great characters. I really liked that it was about computer programming and the consequences of that on her life. It's original and I've never read a story about computer science. I liked the chemistry between Gin and Felix, but sometimes their relationship felt a bit unrealistic.

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Love for two lifetimes by Martina Boone

Stars: 5 out of 5

Review:

Love for two lifetimes is a great book with fascinating plot twists. I read it in only 4 days because I was really curious about the ending! I loved the relationships between the characters the most. Also, I liked the lists in some chapters, they make this book unique. I would definitely read more books from Martina Boone.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.

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Eubeltic Descent by Nadine C. Keels

Stars: 3.5 out of 5

Review:

Eubeltic descent is a great book! It's full of hope and unique characters. I've never read a book before with a mute main character, so it was nice to read a book from a different perspective. However, in the beginning, there was a lot of background information, which made the first chapters a bit slow. This was necessary to understand the world and the characters for the rest of the book. After chapter four the story became a lot more interesting. My favorite scene was where Abi and Daun got to know each other. This was important for Abi because he really listened. I loved the chemistry between them in this scene and the others!        

I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.

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Ember by Anna Holmes

Stars: 5 out of 5

Review:

Ember is a great ya fantasy book! It’s full of action, interesting conversations, and unexpected events. I really liked the beginning of this book. Caelin is different from other main characters, she is looking for an adventure, and she is brave. I also liked the chemistry between Caelin and Alain.

I received a complimentary copy of this book for an honest review.

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School Lies by Kimberly G. Giarratano

Stars: 4 out of 5

Review

I really liked School lies. I was very curious about the ending, so I read it in less than three days! However, the beginning was a bit fast for me, it was difficult to understand where it was going. But from chapter 4 the story became interesting! I wanted to know how all the different parts of the story would connect. Some plot twists were a bit predictable, but it was still interesting. I really liked the relationships between most characters. The family relations were complicated, which felt realistic. I would love to read more about these characters!

I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving a free copy.

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Perfect Harmony by Emily Albright

Stars: 4 out of 5

Review:

The cover of Perfect Harmony is very lovely. I like the soft colors! It's a great book with interesting characters. I liked the music theme throughout the book! It was fun and light to read, perfect for autumn. Overall, the story was good, though it was a bit predictable.