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Sylvia Mercedes

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Hi, there. I'm Sylvia: cat-lover, tea-drinker, book-addict, and avid fan of the Kickbutt Heroine Fantasy Genre! If you like reading about tough heroines with extraordinary powers facing their demons and saving their loved ones . . . then we ought to be friends!

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“This is not a good place,” I say, getting to my feet.

“Yeah, well.” Brielle shrugs. “It IS the entrance to a demon’s garden.”
Sylvia Mercedes, Of Wolves and Wardens

“No matter where you go, no matter what enemies you face, no foe is greater than that which you carry inside you. It is up to you to keep it at bay for as long as you are able. Never trust it. Never give in to its subtleties or its power. You must be stronger than it at all times.”
Sylvia Mercedes, Daughter of Shades

“It is my belief that no thing of beauty should ever be caged, princess. I would only hope that even a wild bird might be convinced to remain of its own free will. And a man who truly cared for such a bird would be honored to do everything in his power to convince it.”
Sylvia Mercedes, Bride of the Shadow King

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Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces Hi,

Thanks so much for accepting my FR! It's really cool to be friends with an author! Happy reading! :)


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Sylvia Mercedes Emer wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite Sylvia. I freaking LOVED Lazlo Strange too. Strange the Dreamer is probably my favourite book I've read so far this year. It's just... *sighs* perfection!!"

Sigh. He's so great! Have you read Lani Taylor's other books yet? I haven't, but after finishing Strange the Dreamer I can hardly WAIT to grab Daughter of Smoke and Bone!!! :D


Rachael (RedRchlReads) Thanks for the request and the recommendations! They sound like fantastic books. :) (Sunbolt and Thorn!)


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Rebecca Thanks for the friend request!


message 16: by Sharon

Sharon Hi Sylvia~ Thank you for the friend request! :)


message 14: by Eilonwy

Eilonwy Thanks for the friend invite! It looks like we have lots of books in common! :-)


message 13: by Haïfa

Haïfa Hey Sylvia!!
Thanks for the rec!! I love discovering new authors so Sunbolt is definitely on my TBR list!
Looking forward to more recommendations and book discussions!


message 12: by Orient

Orient Thanks for the friendvite :) Looking forward to chatting books with you ;)


message 11: by Cindy

Cindy Thanks for the friend request! From one Old Bear fan to another :)


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Sylvia Mercedes Minni Mouse wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite! And I've added Sunbolt to my TBR, :)"

Awesome! I'm a new fan of this author, but I think she's going to end up a favorite of mine. "Sunbolt" was just such a great read for me! Hope you will love it as much as I did.


Sylvia Mercedes Cate (The Professional Fangirl) wrote: "Thanks for the invite. I recently finished "The Star-Touched Queen" myself. :)"

Oh, I want so BADLY to have a chance to sit down and really get into it! Only reading in tiny snippets right now, but it's just so intriguing so far. :D


Sylvia Mercedes Chantal wrote: "Hey Sylvia! Thank you so much for the friend invite! I'm glad you enjoyed Caraval! I was really looking forward to it and am quite sad it's not living up to the hype (for me personally). Can't wait..."

Different books for different folks, right? That's what makes this wonderful world of books so much fun! I'll look forward to reading more of your reviews. :)


Cate (The Professional Fangirl) Thanks for the invite. I recently finished "The Star-Touched Queen" myself. :)


Minni Mouse Thanks for the friendvite! And I've added Sunbolt to my TBR, :)


Chantal Hey Sylvia! Thank you so much for the friend invite! I'm glad you enjoyed Caraval! I was really looking forward to it and am quite sad it's not living up to the hype (for me personally). Can't wait to chat more about book with you!


Sylvia Mercedes Grace's Potato wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite Sylvia!

I absolutely adore cats as well, especially the fat ones ;)"


Fat cats are the best!!! :)


Someone's Peas Thanks for the friendvite Sylvia!

I absolutely adore cats as well, especially the fat ones ;)


Sylvia Mercedes Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤ (of BADGER and Snake) wrote: "Thanks for the friendvite, Sylvia! I, too, am always chasing the next big book high :P

Can't wait to chat books! :)"


Yay! One can never have enough book-friends! :)

BTW, loved your review of "Wintersong." I saw so many RAVE reviews for that book, so it was great to see something a little more balanced. Your review left me still wanting to read it, but also with slightly tempered expectations--which will probably mean I'll enjoy it more! It's never good to go into a book with TOO high of expectations.


Chelsea ✨Arielle’s Nebular Ally and Team Acrux✨ Thanks for the friendvite, Sylvia! I, too, am always chasing the next big book high :P

Can't wait to chat books! :)


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