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Review: QUEEN OF AIR AND DARKNESS // i may be biased but this book is perfection
Title: Queen of Air and Darkness Series: The Dark Artifices Author: Cassandra Clare Page count: 880 Date published: 4 December 2018 Genre: Young Adult urban fantasy Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS What if damnation is the price of true love? Innocent blood has been spilled on the steps of the Council Hall, the sacred stronghold of the Shadowhunters. In the wake of the tragic death of Livia Blackthorn, the Clave teeters on the brink of civil war. One fragment of the Blackthorn family flees to Los Angeles, seeking to discover the source of the blight that is destroying the race of warlocks. Meanwhile, Julian and Emma take desperate measures to put their forbidden love aside and undertake a perilous mission to Faerie to retrieve the Black Volume of the Dead. What they find in the Courts is a secret that may tear the Shadow World asunder and open a dark path into a future they could never have imagined. Caught in a race against time, Emma and Julian must save the world of Shadowhunters before the deadly power of the parabatai curse destroys them and everyone they love. Ummm… wow? I am surprised I actually survived…
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Review: WHAT IF IT'S US // Bargain Books collaboration ft. cuteness, many laughs and rom com recommendations
Title: What If It’s Us Author: Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera Page count: 437 Date published: 9 October 2018 Genre: Young Adult contemporary Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS: Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it. Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things. But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them? Maybe nothing. After all, they get separated. Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited. But what if they can’t quite nail a first date . . . or a second first date . . . or a third? What if Arthur tries too hard to make it work . . . and Ben doesn’t try hard enough? What if life really isn’t like a Broadway play? But what if it is? This book was sent to me by Bargain Books to read and review, but all thoughts…
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Review: THE THROUBLE WITH FLYING // adorable book by a south african author
Title: The Trouble With Flying Series: Trouble Series book #1 Author: Rachel Morgan Page count: 254 Date published: 20 June 2014 Genre: New Adult contemporary Thank you to Rachel, the author, for sending me your book! Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS Sarah doesn’t talk to strangers. It’s awkward, stressful, and there’s the uncontrollable blushing to worry about. When she boards a plane to fly home after an overseas holiday, she plans to stick her nose in a book and ignore everyone around her. Aiden’s terrified of flying, and it’s his first time on a plane. If he can distract himself by talking non-stop for the entire flight, he will. Too bad for Sarah he’s sitting right next to her. Against all Sarah’s expectations, she ends up enjoying Aiden’s company. They laugh, argue, concoct stories about other passengers, and accidentally hold hands during the turbulence. When the time comes to say goodbye, Sarah can’t help the crazy thought that she shouldn’t let Aiden go. Then he kisses her. And then he’s gone. With her world turning upside down in more ways than one, Sarah has to make a decision: stick with the safe, predictable life that’s been mapped out…
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Review: RENEGADES // epic anti-villains and superheroes + i need a sequel
Title: Renegades Series: Renegades book #1 Author: Marissa Meyer Page count: 592 Date published: 7 November 2017 Genre: Young Adult sci-fi & fantasy Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS The Renegades are a syndicate of prodigies–humans with extraordinary abilities–who emerged from the ruins of a crumbled society and established peace and order where chaos reigned. As champions of justice, they remain a symbol of hope and courage to everyone…except the villains they once overthrew. Nova has a reason to hate the Renegades, and she is on a mission for vengeance. As she gets closer to her target, she meets Adrian, a Renegade boy who believes in justice–and in Nova. But Nova’s allegiance is to a villain who has the power to end them both. I AM SHOOK!! I had the BEST time reading this book aah I loved it and need the next book! The superpowers are so COOL THE GAY SUPERHERO DADS!! The diversity is really awesome This book brought my love anti-villains to the next level I was so nervous EVERY PAGE as to what would happen The smol romance that is almost non-existent but I ship so hard Marissa Meyer is the best and now…
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Review: TO KILL A KINGDOM // witty banter, pirates and siren goodness
Title: To Kill A Kingdom Author: Alexandra Christo Page count: 358 Date published: 6 March 2018 Genre: Young Adult fantasy retelling Thank you Jonathan Ball Publishers for sending this one my way! Rating: (4 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS I have a heart for every year I’ve been alive. There are seventeen hidden in the sand of my bedroom. Every so often, I claw through the shingle just to check they’re still there. Buried deep and bloody. Princess Lira is siren royalty and revered across the sea until she is cursed into humanity by the ruthless Sea Queen. Now Lira must deliver the heart of the infamous siren killer or remain a human forever. Prince Elian is heir to the most powerful kingdom in the world and captain to a deadly crew of siren hunters. When he rescues a drowning woman from the ocean, she promises to help him destroy siren kind for good. But he has no way of knowing whether he can trust her … Yes, I finally read this. It was fantastic and I love The Little Mermaid! I had the best time devouring this delicious book oh my gosh. Lil ole me thought it would be…
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Review: CLOCKWORK PRINCESS // my emotions are destroyed and it's all my fault
Title: Clockwork Princess Series: The Infernal Devices book #3 Author: Cassandra Clare Page count: 567 Date published: 19 March 2013 Genre: Young Adult historical urban fantasy Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS Tessa Gray should be happy – aren’t all brides happy? Yet as she prepares for her wedding, a net of shadows begins to tighten around the Shadowhunters of the London Institute. A new demon appears, one linked by blood and secrecy to Mortmain, the man who plans to use his army of pitiless automatons, the Infernal Devices, to destroy the Shadowhunters. Mortmain needs only one last item to complete his plan. He needs Tessa. And Jem and Will, the boys who lay equal claim to Tessa’s heart, will do anything to save her. I did this to myself and I knew it when I started but now I just have no words I am in PAIN! Fml This is without a doubt my favourite Cassandra Clare book because how does she make me FEEL THESE EMOTIONS?!?!?! I just am speechless omg. This is my new favourite series of ever and I just,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Did I put off finishing this book because I knew the pain was coming? Why yes…
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Review: CLOCKWORK PRINCE // i adore these books aka new fave series ever
Title: Clockwork Prince Series: The Infernal Devices book #2 Author: Cassandra Clare Page count: 496 Date published: 6 December 2011 Genre: Young Adult historical urban fantasy Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS In the magical underworld of Victorian London, Tessa Gray finds her heart drawn more and more to Jem, though her longing for Will, despite his dark moods, continues to unsettle her. But something is changing in Will – the wall he has built around himself is crumbling. Could finding the Magister free Will from his secrets and give Tessa the answers about who she is and what she was born to do? As their dangerous search for the for the truth leads the friends into peril, Tessa’s heart is increasingly torn, especially when one of their own betrays them… Oh my gosh, I love these books so damn much I can’t cope!! Did I just read an almost 500-page book in the span of 3 days? Why yes I did. okay just breathe Ruby William freaking Herondale ladies and gentleman Cassie is amazing THE PLOT TWISTS THE ANXIETY I HAVE REGARDING THESE BOOKS IS SCARING ME I am not prepared and really don’t know why I…
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WHY YOU NEED TO READ THE INFERNAL DEVICES // clockwork angel reread review ft. readalong announcement
I have been craving my faves for a while so I decided to reread them and thought maybe I should see if anyone wanted to read them with me so here we are today! READALONG I am co-hosting this read-along over on my Instagram (@rubyraereads) with my friend @crimsonbookowl and I’ll leave my post for you here. Basically, we’re just excited for Queen of Air and Darkness which comes out December 4th so we’re going to read this series while we wait. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ruby (@rubyraereads) I also did a post WHY YOU SHOULD READ THE MORTAL INSTRUMENTS and this one will be quite similar. Can you tell I love Cassie Clare? All you have to do to join is comment on the post so we know to add you the group, whatever we use not sure what platform to use and if you want to invite your friends over. It’s a super chill read and obviously, everyone is welcome. Check out the post for more details Here are more or less the dates we plan to have read them by: Clockwork Angel – 23 September to 16 October Clockwork Prince – 16…
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Review: RESTORE ME // super fast read + smol boys (!!)
Title: Restore Me Series: Shatter Me book #4 Author: Tahereh Mafi Page count: 435 Date published: 6 March 2018 Genre: Young Adult dystopian Thank you to Penguin Random House SA for sending this book (and the previous 3 my way) Rating: (5 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS Juliette Ferrars thought she’d won. She took over Sector 45, was named the new Supreme Commander, and now has Warner by her side. But she’s still the girl with the ability to kill with a single touch—and now she’s got the whole world in the palm of her hand. When tragedy hits, who will she become? Will she be able to control the power she wields and use it for good? Oh my heck. I’ve put off this post for a while but I HAVE THOUGHTS!! This book oh my gosh ahdhsja!! What am I supposed to do until the next book?? Damn it Tahereh Mafi WARNER IS THE BEST I LOVE HIM Kenji, just Kenji,,, The last 100 pages had me extremely mad but I was also shook?? What emotion is that called? Tahereh Mafi is just amazing and a genius This series omg I can’t even I love the writing…
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Review: THE UNEXPECTED EVERYTHING // dorkiness, friendships ft. a great summer read
Title: The Unexpected Everything Author: Morgan Matson Page count: 519 Date published: 3 May 2016 Genre: Young Adult contemporary Rating: (4.5 out of 5 stars) GOODREADS SYNOPSIS Andie has a plan. And she always sticks to her plan. Future? A top-tier medical school. Dad? Avoid him as much as possible (which isn’t that hard considering he’s a Congressman and he’s never around). Friends? Palmer, Bri, and Toby—pretty much the most awesome people on the planet, who needs anyone else? Relationships? No one’s worth more than three weeks. So it’s no surprise that Andie has her summer all planned out too. Until a political scandal costs Andie her summer pre-med internship and lands both she and Dad back in the same house together for the first time in years. Suddenly she’s doing things that aren’t Andie at all—working as a dog walker, doing an epic scavenger hunt with her dad, and maybe, just maybe, letting the super cute Clark get closer than she expected. Palmer, Bri, and Toby tell her to embrace all the chaos, but can she really let go of her control? I am so caught up on Morgan Matson books, it warms my heart. I’ve like basically read them all and ahhh…
