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Fangirling out over here

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You’ve got to get out there and show people who you really are. To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)

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my favourite people: grant gustin

“My childhood dream was always to be on Broadway. I wanted to end up in TV and film. It’s kind of flipped, and I’m not mad about it, but my childhood dream is Broadway and I want to end up there.”

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Just finished. You guys. We've been scorned so many times with book adaptations. Not this time. The Shadow and Bone Netflix series writing was amazing, the world crafting was jaw dropping, the acting superb! (Kit stole every scene!) Leigh, Eric, you deserve it all! THANK YOU.

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The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

Genre: Adult High Fantasy My rating: ★★★★★ “Destiny is a myth. Destiny is the only myth. The gods choose nothing. You chose. You chose to take the exam. You chose to come to Sinegard. You chose to pledge Lore, you chose to study the paths of the gods, and you chose to follow your commander’s demands over your master’s warnings. At every critical juncture you were given an option; you were given…

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Finished illustration of the Darkling, Alina and Mal from the Grisha trilogy. I absolutely loved doing this piece and I think you can tell that I am head over heels in love with the GrishaVerse. Can’t wait to do more fanart! @lbardugo

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A Thousand Beginnings and Endings edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman

A Thousand Beginnings and Endings edited by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman

My rating: ★★★★☆

Genre: YA Anthology

Get a copy: Book Depository

Overall, I really enjoyed this collection. As an Asian American, I love seeing this celebration of Asian cultures and, in a many of the stories, a depiction of what it means to be part of the Asian diaspora. I started this almost a year ago, and I am so happy I finally had the time to finish it. As this is a short story collection…

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Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

My rating: ★★★★☆

Genre: YA Fantasy

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“A strange sensation rushes through me surging through my veins, trapping the breath in my chest. With it, warmth buzzes under my skin. A death… A spirit. Magic. I put the pieces together. My magic.“

I’m on a roll! This is the second great book I have read in a row. Children of Blood and Bone was one of my most anticipated books this…

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My first time at BookCon 2018

My first time at BookCon 2018

I know this post is really late, but I’m posting it in hopes someone finds in next year and it helps that navigate the chaos that is BookCon. This is a crazy long post, in part, because I’m documenting this for myself. I also found that more complete descriptions are the most helpful. If you want fast, just read the bullets and the bolded sentences. If any catch you eye, read the stuff around…

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The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang

My rating: ★★★★☆

This is STEAMY! I got so into this book I didn’t even take notes to write a proper view and stayed up all night even though I had work the next day.

To be clear, I usually am not a romance fan. I don’t mind romance, but I hate how boring and predictable the genre can be. I also really hate how freaking WHITE it is. If you find me adult romances with Asian or Black leads, I will…

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So obsessed with how pretty these new books are 😍

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Remember when Netflix and Tumblr didn’t exist and you read like 10 books a week? Good times.

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Commission for the Grisha Trilogy, Nikolai and Zoya! Possibly talking shit.

As I understand it, this is a gift for @scarredking from Bella!

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Holy hot damn. Almost missed this. And I guarantee Zoya is talking shit.

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Grishverse inspired batik made by me. Just made a bookstagram! Follow @cinareads!

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Everless by Sara Holland

Everless by Sara Holland

My rating: ★★★1/2☆ “The old woman sits framed by the light of the window, looking out over Everless’s snow-covered lawn—she’s tall, elegant, but bloodless somehow. Her skin is dull and thin with age, and her hair long, once black and now white as bone. Her eyes are the color of weak and watery tea.” Although this story seems to begin like many other YA books in the fantasy genre, the ending makes…

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Warcross by Marie Lu

Warcross by Marie Lu My rating: ★★★★☆ Fun fact: I’ve had this review written since this past fall, but I forgot to post it, so here it is! “Some people still say that Warcross is just a stupid game. Others say it’s a revolution. But for me and millions of other, it’s the only foolproof way to forget our troubles.” This was so much fun to read, which is why it got such a high rating. The plot is…

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An Overview of AP Lit: #it'sLit!

An Overview of AP Lit: #it’sLit!

In which I do a brief review of all the books I read in my AP Literature and Composition class this past fall. This is going to be fast and loose because I’ve already written enough about these books to last a lifetime. Generally I actually enjoyed them all; even if I did not like the actual reading experience, they were really interesting to talk about. Also for those who want to take AP Lit,…

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Short but accurate summaries of popular books/series

Red Rising: *George RR Martin approved*

Lux: Main love interest is the child of Jace Herondale and Number Four.

Raven Cycle: Fun with Dick and Jane. Except instead of fun there's dead people.

Ruby Red: Homework is a more appealing option than time travel.

Endgame: The 39 Clues, rated R. Also everything you know is wrong.

Shadowhunter Chronicles: Racist and oppressive society keeps blatantly ignoring that its racism and oppression is why the oppressed keep trying to kill them.

School For Good and Evil: Two girls are the first in +200 years to call BS on heavy prejudices that have made their school an incredibly toxic environment.

Vicious: If you relate/agree with either main character, PLEASE seek professional help.

The Young Elites: Kindly check your moral compass and whatever sense of morality you may have left at the door, thank you and try not to die.

Throne of Glass: Protagonist will love you if you give her a gorgeous dress, a puppy, chocolate cake, or an assortment of deadly weapons (and preferably a reason to use them).

Coldest Girl In Coldtown: Vampires go viral. This is basically a quote.

Steelheart: Nice try, Brandon Sanderson, I still want superpowers.

Gates of Thread and Stone: "ALL RIGHT, WHO STARTED THE APOCALYPSE?" *magic and science point at each other accusingly*

Red Queen: Superpowers+racism=a whole lot of dead people.

The Darkest Minds: Good news, you survived a deadly plague. Bad news, the government officials who now dictate your life REALLY wish you hadn't.

Penryn and the End of Days: Angels and Humans differ in every conceivable aspect...except sarcasm. That's universal.