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Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross – Book Review

Leave a Comment / Fantasy / By Cynthia

“I don’t think you realize how strong you are, because sometimes strength isn’t swords and steel and fire, as we are so often made to believe. Sometimes it’s found in the quiet, gentle places.” – Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross This rivals to lovers has managed to worm its way into the very top of …

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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang – Book Review

Leave a Comment / Contemporary / By Cynthia

Yellowface is unlike any of R.F. Kuang’s previous novels and it’s important for not only established fans to note this, but also new readers of R.F. Kuang’s to acknowledge. Where R.F. Kuang’s previous books are mainly known for their fantasy elements and intensity, Yellowface is a breath of contemporary air. With an incredibly easy writing …

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An Exciting June Reading Recap

Leave a Comment / 2023 Recaps / By Cynthia

Okay, so maybe my June reads may not be as exciting to anyone else. But I had a grand old time discovering a newfound obsession with fantasy romance. I also managed to squeeze in a couple extra books to make up for my lack of reading in April. So let’s chat! Books I read in …

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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros – A Book Worthy of the Hype

Leave a Comment / Fantasy, Romance / By Cynthia

I had other posts planned and then I bought a copy of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and now my life is consumed by what might end up being my absolute favorite read of the year. So let’s skip the small talk and jump right in. Summary Violet Sorrengail is twenty-years-old and is ready to …

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My May Reading Recap + My Current Reads

Leave a Comment / 2023 Recaps / By Cynthia

May was an incredibly busy month. My birthday was last month, (anyone else in the Taurus gang?) I sadly had to put down one of my pets and have been doing my best to maintain a decent work-life balance. Despite the craziness that was May and coming off an April where I DNF’d nearly every …

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18 Of My Bookish Pet Peeves

Leave a Comment / Lists / By Cynthia

I am not someone who complains often, but when something bothers me, I can run through lists of all the reasons why I am annoyed and argue my case. The other day I was in a thrift store and came across a copy of a book I have on my TBR list, only to find …

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The Family Game by Catherine Steadman Book Review

The Family Game by Catherine Steadman – Book Review

Leave a Comment / Mystery/Thriller / By Cynthia

The rules are really simple. Listen carefully, do your research, trust no one, and run for your life. So, will you play? Summary Harriet “Harry” Reed is a novelist on the brink of stardom and her fiance, Edward, is almost too good to be true. Just as Harry settles into the bliss that is her …

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One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid – Book Review

Leave a Comment / Romance / By Cynthia

Out one evening with your fiance and your parents, you get a phone call from your husband, who has been presumed dead for three years. Which love do you choose? Summary Emma Blair is in her twenties, married to her high school sweetheart Jesse, and traveling the world. Together, they have built a life in …

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My March Reading Recap + What I Am Currently Reading

Leave a Comment / 2023 Recaps / By Cynthia

March was a bit of a slow month for me. I definitely did not reach my goal of three books a month, but that is okay. If you read my little life update for March, or if you didn’t, I got a new job! A shiny new job that took me away from my personal …

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A Little Life Update – March 2023

Leave a Comment / Life Chats / By Cynthia

Within the last month, a lot of things in my life have changed. Many of those changes have been for the better. Despite that, I’ve definitely fallen off track with posting here regularly and I want to fix that. So here’s a little life update and how I plan to get back on track. At …

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