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Ryan’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at Ryan’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
Ryan J. Hamshaw’s Followers (24)
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Ryan J. Hamshaw
Goodreads Author
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in The United Kingdom
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September 2023
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The Dark Friars (Keepers of the Crossing, #1)
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2024
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3 editions
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The Handsel Witches (Keepers of the Crossing, #2)
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"If you are a fan of supernatural + super power this is the book for you.
The Dark Friars is the first book of this series that has Liam as the main protagonist. A boy that has a normal life until some nightmares started showing the death of a missing " Read more of this review » |
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"I enjoyed this - LGBTQ+ YA magic and horror fic done well. Loved that there was representation of colour in the supporting cast, too. The Buffy inspirations are visible but well done. "
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| A beautiful wartime romance that captures both the love and the discrimination faced by LGBTQ+ people of the era. A powerful, moving read that shows how far we’ve come as a society, and how far there is still to go. | |
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"I would like more books by this author please — Keepers will be a series, right??? It’s so refreshing to read really great YA fantasy starring queer characters just being part of the story and having all the adventures. I loved the storytelling and t"
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"Keeper
I just finished reading this book and I will give it a 4/5. I enjoyed the plot and the characters. Although it is young adult, I feel that this book can be enjoyed by a lot of readers. Liam’s nightmares become truth and he is saved by Tariq. Li" Read more of this review » |
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“He’s wearing dark grey sweatpants and a white T-shirt with an illustration of Ellie from The Last of Us.”
― The Dark Friars
― The Dark Friars
“My cheeks suddenly feel very warm as I stare down at my damp, naked body. Oh hell, maybe I should just bury myself under a pile of towels and hide forever? ‘Could you, um, give me a moment to, you know, get myself together?’ I mumble, quickly grabbing a towel to cover up my junk. Lily’s laughter comes through the phone. ‘Sure thing. Take your time, you clumsy queen.”
― The Dark Friars
― The Dark Friars
“Give her a day, and she’ll be trying to fill my pockets with healing crystals.”
― The Dark Friars
― The Dark Friars
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