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A darker shade of magic by V.E. Schwab 3/5 stars This was an old favourite but rereading on audiobook 8 years later it did not hold up for me! Too much style and too little substance.

A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic #1) by V. E. Schwab

Posted in3 StarsFebruary 1, 2025
This was an old favourite but on a re-read it didn't hold up! Too much style and too little substance. ⭐⭐⭐ 3/5 Stars
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to sleep in a sea of stars by christopher paolini DNF at 45% (10 hours). Not even Jennifer Hale's stellar narration could make this interesting. It’s far too long and I found it full of empty tropes. Very disappointing!

To Sleep In A Sea Of Stars by Christopher Paolini

Posted in1 Star/Did Not FinishJanuary 22, 2025
Not even Jennifer Hale's stellar narration could make this interesting - 1/5 ⭐
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Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh 5.5 stars Disgusting, absurd, bleak, dark and weird AF - shining a light into the ugly sides of the human condition, I loved it! Easily my favourite Ottessa Moshfegh to date.

Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh

Posted in5 Stars, Review & AnalysisJanuary 17, 2025
Disgusting, absurd, bleak, dark and weird AF - I loved it! - 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑 5/5 Sheep
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the seven year slip by ashley poston The time travel element was a nice twist, and I found it more thoughtful and balanced than the average romance. Clementine’s personal growth is more central to the story than her relationship with Iwan, which I appreciated.

The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston

Posted in4 StarsJanuary 8, 2025
The time travel element is a fun twist, and it's more thoughtful and mature than the average romance. - ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4/5 Stars
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the snow song by sally gardner. 4.5 stars. I could hardly put this adult fairy tale down! The slow building rage of the female villagers was as powerful as it was satisfying. I loved how magical elements wove through real world issues.

The Snow Song by Sally Gardner

Posted in4 StarsJanuary 5, 2025
The powerful adult fairy tale was an unexpected treat that I couldn't put down! ❄️❄️❄️❄️ 4/5 Snowflakes
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Reading Roundup: December 2024

Reading Roundup: December 2024

Posted inReading RoundupJanuary 1, 2025
I didn't get much reading finished this month, just 5 (including a reread of Rouge!)
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The Murderbot Diaries (Series) by Martha Wells

The Murderbot Diaries (Series) by Martha Wells

Posted in4 StarsDecember 29, 2024
The whole series is an absolute delight, and great audiobooks! - 🤖🤖🤖🤖 4/5 Murderbots
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Reading Roundup: November 2024

Reading Roundup: November 2024

Posted inReading RoundupDecember 2, 2024
3 audiobooks, Rouge by Mona Awad (twice) and lots of comics!
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The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas

The Woman Who Lied by Claire Douglas

Posted in2 StarsNovember 28, 2024
⭐⭐ 2/5 Stars - A good premise that soon ran out of steam. I don't think this author is for me.
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Memories of Ice (Malazan Book of the Fallen #3) by Stephen Erikson

Memories of Ice (Malazan Book of the Fallen #3) by Stephen Erikson

Posted in1 Star/Did Not FinishNovember 11, 2024
☠️1/5 Stars - Why did I waste so many months of my life trying to read this?
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