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a curse for true love

A Curse for True Love Book Review: A Riveting Finale to a Spellbinding Series

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Once Upon A Broken Heart #3 - Book Three Stephanie Garber's "A Curse for True Love" marks the triumphant conclusion to the Once Upon A Broken Heart trilogy. Delivering a mesmerizing blend of fantasy, romance, and suspense, it really rounds up the books. I loved this book and the entire series. A Curse for True Love was really a good ending for the book series. It fell flat in some places compared to the other books and the ending was a bit lukewarm tbh but I loved it.  A Curse for True Love Blurb  Blood will be shed, hearts will be ...

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The Ballad of Never After Review By Stephanie Garber Book Review

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The Ballad of Never After is the sequel to Stephanie Garber’s Once Upon A Broken Heart, and it picks up right by where the first book left off. This second instalment dives deeper into the story around the Valory Arch and opening it. It also introduces a series of revelations that turn the story on its head. I liked this second instalment because we get to know a lot about what’s happening, a lot was revealed as well as a lot of clues so we’re able to follow the story and discover what we need to discover along the story, based on the intrigue ...

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Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber Book Review

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Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber invites readers into a magical world filled with love, curses, and the pursuit of happily ever after. As a fan of Garber's Caraval series, I was eagerly drawn back into her enchanting world, where whimsy and magic coexist. Once Upon a Broken Heart is probably a Young Adult but didn’t feel overly YA, however, it is appropriately YA.  The story introduces Evangeline Fox, whose quest for true love leads her down a path filled with twists and turns, with Jacks, known as the Prince of ...

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Someone Else’s Shoes by Jojo Moyes – Book Review

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“Nobody writes women the way Jojo Moyes does—recognizably real and complex and funny and flawed—which is what makes her novels an auto-buy for me.”—Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author When Sam and Nisha from different walks of life and wealth, accidentally swap bags, they get to wear each other’s shoes and a taste of what it’s like to be in another woman’s other woman’s shoes, quite literally. Unbeknownst to them, one pair of shoes conceals a costly secret.  It's essential to emphasize that this is a ...

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Review: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros: Where Dragons Soar and Hearts Ignite

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Fourth Wing -The Empyrean Book 1 by Rebecca Yarros 'A dragon without its rider is a tragedy. A rider without their dragon is dead.' Welcome to Fourth Wing. Prepare to be swept away on the wings of dragons in Rebecca Yarros' enthralling fantasy masterpiece, "Fourth Wing." From the very first page, we are introduced to a world brimming with magic, danger, and unexpected romance that will leave you utterly captivated. In a land divided by kingdoms and centuries of war, Violet Sorrengail, finds herself torn from her dreams of a ...

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Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross: Book Review

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Divine Rivals BOOK ONE of the LETTERS OF ENCHANTMENT Duology  by Rebecca Ross Divine Rivals is one of the best books I’ve read this year. Alas, good stories are back. Divine Lovers took me out of a reading slump and I loved loved it so much. The writing was so captivating, the narrative's uniqueness drew me in, and the enchanting writing held me spellbound throughout. Iris’s brother Forrest has gone off to fight for the goddess Enva in the war against Darce. Despite his promise to respond to her letters upon leaving, he has not ...

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry: Is This a Book for Book Lovers? Book Review

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Book Lovers by Emily Henry is a novel I've had on my to-read pile for a long time. I finally decided to give it a try, despite not being a huge fan of romance novels. However, after a string of disappointing reads, I decided to give a new author a chance, someone who wasn't overly hyped but still praised for their good writing and storytelling. While the engaging writing and superb storytelling in "Book Lovers" managed to hold my attention, overall, this book didn't quite hit the mark for me. Book Lover's Blurb One summer. Two rivals. ...

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Rekiya and Z by Muti’ah Badruddeen – Book Review

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When I first picked up Rekiya and Z, I had no idea what to expect, but it turned out to be a fantastic read. The book covers a wide range of topics, including friendship, family, religion, love, loss, and trauma. Reading this book was like embarking on a journey with each character, and I took my time savoring every moment. It's one of the best books I've read, and from the first chapter, I was hooked. Additionally, it gave me a deeper appreciation and understanding of Islam. The story is mainly set in Ibadan, which is where I grew up, so ...

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Bridges Are For Burning – By Bina Idonije

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Bridges are for Burning is a novel that explores the dynamics of female friendship and the decisions made by women navigating their lives. The story revolves around childhood friends, Gigi and Alana, and Fifi- Gigi's sister, Fifi. Marries at a young age to a very wealthy man and we see how she navigates this marriage. On the night before Valentine's Day, Gigi decides to put herself out there and look for a temporary connection and intimacy. Little does she know that this decision will have a profound impact on her life. The novel takes ...

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Book Review: Final Offer by Lauren Asher, Cal’s Book

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I was excited to read Final Offer, having enjoyed the previous books in the Dreamland series. I particularly liked the best friends to lovers to enemies to lovers trope, but I must have missed the fact that Cal was an alcoholic in the other books. Unfortunately, the Final Offer fell short of my expectations. The reasons why I liked Cal in the previous books seemed to have been stripped away, and the book was too long. I almost gave up on it 20 times, but I persevered to provide this detailed review. Cal and Antonella are both addicts, but ...

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The Last Hours Book #1 and #2 – Chain of Gold and Chain of Iron Recap

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This is a bit of a recap of the events of Chain of Gold and Chain of Iron. Spoilers Ahead. If you haven't read the previous books in the Last Hour Series, as well as Ghost of the Shadowhunter Market Stop Now and come back after you have as it might contain some spoilers from those books. The Last Hours is a sequel series after the events of The Infernal Devices series. This series focuses on the children and a little bit of the characters from The Infernal Devices. James and Lucie are children of Will and Tessa Herondale. Tessa is a ...

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Chain of Thorns

Chain of Thorns (The Last Hours #3)- Cassandra Clare | Book Review

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 As the last book in “The Last Hours” series, Chain of Thorns really puts meaning into “The Last Hours”. I was most excited for Chain of Thorns, the highly anticipated conclusion to The Last Hours series. The build-up from Chain of Iron and Chain of Gold made this all so exciting. Most of the characters had been fully fleshed out and relations have gotten complicated and really exciting. Hence I was looking forward to this book. Chain of Thorns was so exciting that I didn’t want to put it down. There was no good place to stop ...

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The Stolen Heir By Holly Black Book Review

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The stolen heir is an irresistible return to the captivating world of Elfhame from bestselling Folk of the Air author Holly Black. She’s a master of her craft and she totally nailed it with The Stolen Heir. The Stolen Heir is set in the same world as Holly Black's "Folk of the Air" trilogy and takes place some years after the events of the final book in that trilogy. The main characters are Wren and Oak, who were previously introduced as children in the "Folk of the Air" trilogy. Oak is a prince and the heir to Cardan's throne, while ...

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First Dance Songs for Your Wedding Reception

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Choosing the perfect first dance song for your wedding is an important part of your wedding playlist. Whether you're looking for a slow and sweet ballad, an upbeat love song, a modern or a classic song, Here is a list of some songs that are sure to set the tone for a memorable and magical first dance as Husband and wife. 1. Tonight Looks Good on You - Jason Aldean Tonight Looks Good on You" by Jason Aldean. This upbeat and romantic song speaks to the timelessness of love and the way it can make even the most ordinary moments feel ...

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 My Favourite Dan Brown Books- The Robert Langdon Series

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Dan Brown is an American author who is best known for his thriller novels, including "The Da Vinci Code," "Angels and Demons," "Inferno," and "The Lost Symbol." Here is a list of some of his most popular books: 2. The Da Vinci Code This is the second book in the Robert Langdon Series and my favourite book in the series. The Da Vinci Code follows the story of Robert Langdon, a Harvard professor of symbology, who is summoned to the Louvre Museum in Paris to decipher a series of codes and symbols hidden within Leonardo da Vinci's ...

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