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This Week Recap #40: I can feel the heat radiating from my window
I’m pretty happy with this week because I was quite productive with my studying and schedule. On Friday, I went back to my internship place to visit a speech/presentation of famous historian Prasenjit Duara on the topic of Imperialism, soft-power, and empire in the world (especially in Asia). It’s also getting really hot here –…
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ARC Review/Rant: Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey
Waiting for Tom Hanks Author: Kerry Winfrey Series: Waiting for Tom Hanks #1 Genre: Genre: Chick Lit, Adult, Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Publisher: Berkley/Penguin Can a romcom-obssessed romantic finally experience the meet-cute she always dreamed of or will reality never compare to fiction, in this charming debut adult novel from Kerry Winfrey. Annie is twenty-seven years…
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This Week Recap #39: Internship has ended
My internship has just ended, and it’s moments like this that truly made me realize how fast time goes by. Time is truly an irreplaceable treasure that would cause regret if it is wasted. I again had some fantastic hauls this week (if you want to see in detail my monthly recap for ARC see…
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Pirate Nemesis by Carysa Locke ARC Book Review – A Great Space Romance
And if you liked this review, please check out some of my other reviews: About the Book: Pirate Nemesis by Carysa Locke Series: Telepathic Space Pirates #1 Genre: Science Fiction, Romance, Paranormal, YA Format: Audiobook Purchase on Amazon Pirate Nemesis ARC Review I received a free copy of Pirate Nemesis for an honest review.…
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Hilarious Box of Frogs by Helen Harper ARC Review
If you like this review please check out my other reviews as well! Box of Frogs by Helen Harper Series: The Fractured Faery #1 Genre: Fantasy, Paranormal, YA, romance Purchase on Amazon One corpse. Several bizarre-looking attackers. Some very strange magical powers. And a severe bout of amnesia. Madrona is not having a great week.…
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Book Review: The Lost Sisters by Holly Black
And if you liked this review, please check out some of my other reviews: About The Lost Sisters by Holly Black Series: The Folk of the Air #1.5 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Romance, Fae, Magic, Fairies Purchase on Amazon The Lost Sisters Review Okay, this is a REALLY late review, but life has been pretty crazy…
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Blog Tour: Alarum by Talis Jones Book Spotlight
Alarum Author: Talis Jones Series: Walking Shadows #1 Genre: YA, Dystopia, Western, Science Fiction View on Goodreads _________________________________________________ I fled as they destroyed my home. I watched as they murdered my family. I stood silent as they stole my name and threw my life in chains. I stare coldly at my fading reflection with only…
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Audiobook Review: Phoenix by Autumn Reed and Julia Clarke
Phoenix by Autumn Reed and Julia Clarke Series: The Stardust #1 Genre: Reverse Harem, Romance, YA, New Adult Format: Audiobook The Stardust Series follows the story of Haley Jones and six dangerously appealing guys—Liam, Knox, Ethan, Chase, Theo, and Jackson. All Haley Jones wants for her eighteenth birthday is answers. Thanks to an overprotective dad…
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ARC Review: These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch
These Rebel Waves Author: Sara Raasch Genre: Historical fiction, YA Series: Stream Raiders #1 View on Goodreads Adeluna is a soldier. Five years ago, she helped the magic-rich island of Grace Loray overthrow its oppressor, Argrid, a country ruled by religion. But adjusting to postwar life has not been easy. When an Argridian delegate vanishes…
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ARC Audiobook Review: Gods and Demons by B.R. Kingsolver
Gods and Demons Author: B.R. Kingsolver Series: Dark Streets #1 Genre: Paranormal, Urban fantasy, paranormal, young adult View on Goodreads _________________________________________________________ Life’s tough as an Elf girl stranded in Earth’s realm. When a jaguar shifter drops in out of nowhere and asks me for help in tracking down an ancient blood-magic statuette, I say no…