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💜 The Darkening by Sunya Mara 💜 I recently

💜 The Darkening by Sunya Mara 💜

I recently finished reading my proof copy of The Darkening (gifted by the lovely @readeatretreat @hodderscape!) and this was definitely an interesting, promising debut! 💜

Set in a fantasy land cursed by an encroaching, deadly storm, The Darkening tells the tale of Vesper Vale as she sets off on a mission to save her father, only to be a little distracted with the idea of instead saving everyone!

This book had me hooked the entire time and there was so much to love, including morally grey characters and a little bit of enemies-to-lovers! If you like either of them in a story then this is a book I’d definitely recommend you to check out! 💜

There’s a longer review on my blog if you’re interested 💜

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QOTD: What’s your favourite trope? ☺️

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🍋 This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede 🍋 Happ

🍋 This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede 🍋

Happy release day to #ThisViciousGrace by @ektwrites! 💛

…and thank you to @hodderscape for the eARC! This was such a brilliant debut set in an original fantasy world with awesome world building! 🍋

I absolutely adored Dante and Alessa’s relationship from the very beginning (sunshine x grumpy AND bodyguard romance 😍), there’s a full review on my website if you’d like to check it out but otherwise, 100% recommend just going and picking this up right now! 💛

Rating: 4.5/5 ✨🍋💛

QOTD: What was the last book with world building in that you loved? If you’re not a fan of fantasy, what are you currently reading? 💛

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Books and ghosties! 👻💜 Haven’t shown off

Books and ghosties! 👻💜

Haven’t shown off any books with matching ghosts in a while, but recently got the perfect ghost to match the @faecrate edition of A Magic Steeped in Poison by @judyilinauthor! 🥰

I love the pastels on this cover, definitely need to pick up the sequel from Faecrate and glad to have heard it’ll be happening too! 💖

QOTD: How’s your weekend been? We picked up a rescue doggo yesterday and so he’s been settling in with us! (🤞🏻) and I have tomorrow off work for a little more bonding time, though my body has decided I get tonsillitis as well 🫠

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💜 Fairyloot and Favourites! 💜 Five of my fa

💜 Fairyloot and Favourites! 💜

Five of my favourite 2022 releases so far and one thing in common, they’ve all been monthly picks for @fairyloot 🥰

I’m still not over how much I adored The Stardust Thief, and the rest of these books! Absolutely love having these stunning editions of them to show off 😍💜

QOTD: What’s been a favourite 2022 release of yours so far this year? If you don’t follow publishing dates, what’s been a fave read? 🥰

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✨ What was your most recent book mail? 📫✨

✨ What was your most recent book mail? 📫✨

I’ve had some gorgeous books in the post lately, including this stunning proof copy of Monsters Born and Made by @tanviberwah! (Big thank you to @ed.pr for the gifted copy!) 💙

Not only does this have a beautiful cover (including the design under the hardcover, 100% would recommend preordering like I have already to make sure you get that!) but it sounds awesome! 💙

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Sixteen-year-old Koral and her older brother Emrik risk their lives each day to capture the monstrous maristags that live in the black seas around their island. They have to, or else their family will starve.

In an oceanic world swarming with vicious beasts, the Landers-the ruling elite, have indentured Koral's family to provide the maristags for the Glory Race, a deadly chariot tournament reserved for the upper class. The winning contender receives gold and glory. The others-if they're lucky-survive.

When the last maristag of the year escapes and Koral has no new maristag to sell, her family's financial situation takes a turn for the worse and they can't afford medicine for her chronically ill little sister. Koral's only choice is to do what no one in the world has ever dared: cheat her way into the Glory Race.

But every step of the way is unpredictable as Koral races against contenders who have trained for this their whole lives and who have no intention of letting a low-caste girl steal their glory. When riots break out and rogues attack Koral to try and force her to drop out, she must choose-her life or her sister's-before the whole island burns.

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Hey loves! What’s a book you’re excited to rea

Hey loves! What’s a book you’re excited to read soon?! 💜

I got this absolutely stunning early finished copy of Violet Made of Thorns by @actualgina in the post on Saturday from the lovely @readeatretreat @hodderscape!! Absolutely beautiful surprise book mail and I’ve been so looking forward to this! Swipe to see the beautiful map inside too 😍💜

I’m currently finishing off reading The Darkening by Sunya Mara then planning on starting this gorgeous book! 💜

💜 Synopsis 💜

The first in a darkly enchanting fairytale-tinged fantasy duology about a morally grey witch, a cursed prince, and a prophecy that ignites their fate-twisted destinies, perfect for fans of The Cruel Prince and Serpent & Dove.

There’s always a price for defying destiny.

Violet is a prophet and a liar, influencing the court as Seer with her cleverly phrased – and not always true – divinations. Honesty is for suckers, like the oh-so-not-charming Prince Cyrus, who plans to strip her of her title once he’s crowned.

After the king asks her to falsely prophesy Cyrus’s love story for an upcoming ball, Violet awakens a dreaded curse about the prince’s future bride. Her wits may protect her in the cutthroat court, but they can’t protect her against fate – nor the doomed attraction growing between her and the prince . . .

Releasing 26th July! 💜

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