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The moment he entered the library, the books fluttered with excitement. The novels, which tended to be anxious, shed a few pages—oftentimes prologues, for these were considered largely useless—hoping to gain his notice. Some of his books did not even wish to be read, but longed to be used as tables for mugs of tea that might only be sipped from once or twice before being sacrificed in the pursuit of daydreaming.

I was starting to feel as if my entire existence was a threat. Perhaps this is what womanhood was. The dangerous knowledge of who you are and what you could do with that power if pushed.

A woman they cannot control,
Whether Goddess or mortal,
Is a dangerous woman.

Is that all ageing is? Leaving things you knew and once loved behind to become something brand new?

Everyone assumed that to protect children they must be kept in the dark — no one understood those secrets haunted the same children they were so ardently trying to protect.

But grief was a cruel, selfish thing. It wounded the one who carried it so deeply, that when others saw them, they only saw the wound.

I was too young to understand this then.
But sometimes we tell ourselves
The most beautiful lies
Just to survive the terrible things
That we are living through.

Needed a quick easy read, and this has been on the top of my TBR for ages.

I needed an easy read this week, with so much going on, but I fear the naive decisions the 2 FMCs are making are pushing this book from YA to Middle-Grade. Let’s hope they turn things around, or I’ll have to debate dropping a star!

Needed a genre switch up after so much Romantasy, so let’s see if I like this cyberpunk! I’ve been excited to read this one, especially the Fairyloot edition.

It’s already giving Shadow & Bone x Buddy the Vampire Slayer x Zodiac Academy

“Books promise that your life can change in an instant. And bookstores? Bookstores offer refuge, a home away from home. No matter how far you travel, you can always find a little piece of home inside a bookstore.”

This is the funniest book ever, and I’m reading it aloud to Draco and Michael 😂

STOPPPP. This book is too good -I may be reading the Waterstones Exclusive edition but now I need the Fairyloot one too, and I’m not even done yet.

“All of these things you listed, a dog could do.” YES, go off Conor having one of those “he’s literally just a guy, hit him with your car” moments!

Loudons! It may be popular with tourists but I can concure it really is one of the best breakfasts in Edinburgh.

Not the mention of Booking.com 🫠

“Then Mordaunt grew serious, plucked the spear from the chief’s hand, and skewered him and the two men behind him into a grotesque bandit brochette.” 😂

Not sure how I felt about this one. The betrayals didn’t feel all that surprising -especially the last one, as Jude didn’t exactly make friends with anyone and was a complete novice. It was a bit of a disappointment as sequels can go. Still hoping things turn around for the next one though!

Not sure how I felt about this one. The betrayals didn’t feel all that surprising -especially the last one, as Jude didn’t exactly make friends with anyone and was a complete novice. It was a bit of a disappointment as sequels can go. Still hoping things turn around for the next one though!

OMG. MAAAAAAAAAALLLL!!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

This isn't as action-packed as the first book in the series, but my goodness my heart is breaking over Mal and Alina. A firm new favorite OTP. One of the best series I have read all year and a new favorite author!

Completely new author and book series for me, and I'm loving it! After seeing reviews on Goodreads and pictures on Instagram, I was too tempted to get it on a 3 for 2 offer in Waterstones. I am so glad I did!

Reread ACOMAF this week, as I missed it too much. Normally books can be a bit disappointing on the second read, but it was still utter perfection from the characters to the plotline. Now I am sure it will be a book that I will keep in my collection forever and continuously reread whenever I miss it.

Started this old favourite after ACOMAF gave me a hangover -I'm still not over its utter perfection. The only thing I could read next was another flawless book I hadn't read in years so I picked up Sabriel. I adore this series.

I put off my to do list as soon as I got home from work and couldn't put it down. Feyre is much more relatable in ACOMAF, and finally coming into her own. I wish she had started sooner tbh, but this is a masterpiece. Maas has developed her writing so quickly, I'm impressed.

I put off my to do list as soon as I got home from work and couldn't put it down. Feyre is much more relatable in ACOMAF, and finally coming into her own. I wish she had started sooner tbh, but this is a masterpiece. Maas has developed her writing so quickly, I'm impressed.

I started it this morning and haven't been able to put it down since. I wish I could stay up all night reading it.

I devoured this and will be finished all too soon. It's not as jam-packed with fantastical action as Northern Lights was, but I've always loved Will and still love this nonetheless.