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[booknotesbyathina]

"That’s just what translation is, I think. That’s all speaking is. Listening to the other and trying to see past your own biases to glimpse what they’re trying to say. Showing yourself to the world, and hoping someone else understands." Babel by R. F. Kuang I had high hopes for Babel and thankfully it didn't disappoint. This is the first book that I read from R. F. Kuang and I loved her writing style. The book has the vibe of dark academia and grapples with student revolutions, colonial resistance and the use of translation as a tool of empire. The characters of the book were done really well and I especially liked our main character Robin Swift, who has an excellent character development. The three supporting characters were really good as well and I loved the friendship dynamics between the four of them. The book takes place in our world but adding the magic of silver-working makes it unique. Finally, the research that the author has done shows in every aspect of the book. Rating: 5 Stars *** #Babel #RFKuang #review #bookreview #5starread #fantasyreader #fantasybook #bookaddict #bookcommunity #readingismagic #bookblogger #bookreviewer #greekbookstagram #instavivlio #vivlio #diavazo #eucitesc #mybookfeatures #over30sbookstagram #bookstamums #booknotes_athina (at Sitia , Crête) https://www.instagram.com/p/Coh6A7nrQD6/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[hollymbryan]

💻 BOOKSTAGRAM TOUR + BOOK REVIEW! 💻 Thrilled to be taking part today in the @turnthepagetours #bookstagramtour for THESE DEADLY GAMES by @dianaurban! This incredible book releases next Tuesday, 1 Feb 2022, from @inkyardpress @wednesdaybooks [quick side note: you can get 25% off right now if you preorder through Barnes & Noble!]. I will put the synopsis in the comments, but let me just tell you that this is one YA thriller that you are definitely going to want to read. Now, I knew who the villain was pretty early on, but it really didn't even matter to me because the book was so propulsive that I couldn't stop reading. The crazy "games" and the diabolical plan were so intricate and well-thought-out, I was in awe of the planning Ms. Urban obviously had to do in setting this up. She thought of absolutely everything! I stayed up until 3am the second night of reading because I literally. Could. Not. Stop. I just had to get to the end! Now, admittedly the end wrapped up fairly tidily, but that's kind of to be expected, I think, and I'm okay with it. There's also a wee teaser that perhaps they could be a continuation of the story, and I am here for it! Basically, if you're a fan of YA thrillers, or any intricate thriller really, you should absolutely check out THESE DEADLY GAMES. Get your preorder on, or ask your library to order it! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 💻 💻 💻 #turnthepagetours #thesedeadlygames #thesedeadlygamestour #dianaurban #dianaurbanbooks #wednesdaybooks #inkyardpress #bookstagram #bookstagrammers #ncbookstagrammer #ncbooklovers #BookKeepingBlog #bookreview #bookreviews #5stars #5starread #5starreview #yaliterature #yathrillers #yathriller #youngadult #youngadultfiction https://www.instagram.com/p/CZSUC-4vS4x/?utm_medium=tumblr

[realreader-blog1]

Gemina is the second book in the YA sci-fi Illuminae trilogy, taking place right where the first book left off, but focusing on a new set of characters.

I was scared that this sequel wouldn't be able to top Illuminae, since the first book set the bar so high, but I was not disappointed in the slightest. This series continues to fascinate me, and is one of the most expertly crafted stories I have ever read.

Format:

+ After reading Illuminae, I was a lot more familiar with this multi-media format, and so it was a lot smoother to just dive right into. 

+The mix of chat logs, security footage transcriptions, and everything from the first book were included, as well as new illustrations and photos which added even more to the story.

Plot:

+The plot has so many exciting layers that make you want to keep reading until the very end +Unpredictable plot twists had me all kinds of shook +There's the perfect amount of action, science, suspense, etc.

Characters:

+It took me a tad longer to get used to the new characters compared to Illuminae's, but eventually I think I became even more invested in Hanna and Nik than I was with Kady and Ezra. (If that's even possible) +I loved the detail of their backstories, which added a lot of depth to their characters +Especially in chat logs, I loved the humor in this book. +also, Nik Malikov is swoon worthy +AIDAN is still the best AI I've read about

However, while these are fantastic characters, I had a few tiny issues.

- While the relationships were definitely very different, I felt that Nik and Ezra's sense of humor were almost indistinguishable from one another, and I wish that they were a little more different. -Similarly, in the beginning, Hanna's personality seemed very similar to Kady's, and it wasn't until about a third of the way through that I started to see them as two very individual characters. (I'm just nit-picking though, I love this book & all the characters)

Overall, Gemina was an intense and mind-blowing sequel, and I'm dying for the last book. If you still haven't read these books.... what are you doing.

[beanosfighter]

Little Children by Angela Marsons

CrazyCat (Alex)'s review of Little Children (DI Kim Stone, #22)

5/5: Unputdownable, Gritty, and Emotionally Charged 📚✨ 5⭐ Read! Little Children by Angela Marsons had me hooked from page one! Two boys go

[joyffree]

Shea's Hero: A Protective Hero Romantic Suspense by Gia Cobie Release Blitz

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Shea’s Hero is a second chance romance with a former CIA operative turned police officer hero, a heroine who doesn’t realize her strength, action and danger, forced proximity, twists and turns, and plenty of sweet and steamy moments.

[hannah-davey]

to be left crying and staring at the wall, wishing you could go back and live once again in the pages of a book, takes a certain type of story.

to be a reader, is something beautiful, and extraordinary, and wondrous; to experience the journey of another's life in such a way we can't accomplish in reality. but even more beautiful, and extraordinary, and wondrous, is to experience how a story can make us feel the deepest emotions, so much so, that we can't explain it, no matter how hard we try.

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V. E. Schwab, you have consumed my whole being and made me feel understood on a level i didn't think was possible, and i would sell my soul, to experience the feeling of reading you for the first time again.

[booknotesbyathina]

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"Home is a choice" Everything casts a shadow. Even the world we live in. And as with every shadow, there is a place where it must touch. A seam, where the shadow meets its source. Gallant by V. E. Schwab is a YA Fantasy book and it is a standalone. It was published in March 2022. The last book of my favourite author is a standalone fantasy book that I loved. I really loved the story and the atmosphere that was created through the setting. Olivia, the main character, became very quickly my favourite and I really liked discovering the secrets of Gallant with her. The story was very gripping and I couldn't resist turning the pages. I was just swept away in this magical world. As we the other works of Schwab I loved her writing and how creative and imaginative she is. Rating: 5 Stars *** #review #fantasybook #5starread #favouritebook #booklove #readingisfundamental #bookstagrammers #readingcommunity #bookstagrammer #bookishlife #bookobsessed #readersofinsta #bookstagramit #bookrecommendations #greekbookstagram #instavivlio #vivlio #diavazo #eucitesc #mybookfeatures #booknotes_athina #ipreview (at Káto Zákros, Lasithi, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd0dEXZjuvr/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[booknotesbyathina]

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"Between life and death there is a library, and within that library, the shelves go on forever. Every book provides a chance to try another life you could have lived. To see how things would be if you had made other choices... Would you have done anything different, if you had the chance to undo your regrets?" The Midnight Library by Matt Haig is a contemporary fantasy. In the book we follow Nora while she explores The Midnight Library and what her life could have been if she had made a different choice. I really loved the format of this book and the writing style of Matt Haig. It was beautiful and comforting. I will definitely continue with the rest of his books. The story was really interesting and it made you think about your own choices while you read about Nora's. It is a heartbreaking book but it is also one you cannot put down. Rating: 5 Stars *** Check out my post on my blog Book Notes by Athina for more information. *** The Mug topper is from Whimsy Mug Topsies. Use my code BOOKNOTES10 to save *** #TheMidnightLibrary #MattHaig #5StarRead #favouritebook #contemporaryfantasy #bookblog #allthebooks #bookblogger #booksbooksbooks #bookstagramit #booklove #readingismagic #toberead #bookstagramcommunity #booksaremagic #greekbookstagram #instavivlio #vivlio #diavazo #eucitesc #mybookfeatures #booknotes_athina #ipreview (at Bucharest, Romania) https://www.instagram.com/p/CcaXuMIDM80/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=