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ARC Review: He Who Drowned the World by Shelley Parker-Chan

Published on August 28, 2023August 27, 2023 by Celeste9 Comments

Today’s review is about HE WHO DROWNED THE WORLD by Shelley Parker-Chan. It’s the final book in The Radiant King duology. As such, my review contains spoilers for SHE WHO BECAME THE SUN. This is a brilliant and satisfying ending that explores the power of grief and sex as well as identity. It is much darker than the first book and contains elements that some may find triggering.

Author: Shelley Parker-Chan
Series: The Radiant Emperor #2
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor Books
Publish Date: August 22, 2023
Print Length: 496

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ARC Review: Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher

Published on May 8, 2023May 6, 2023 by Celeste10 Comments

I hope everyone had a good weekend! Today I have an advanced reading copy (ARC) review of THORNHEDGE by T. Kingfisher. This is a retelling of the classic western fairytale, The Sleeping Beauty. Only this isn’t from the princess’s point of view, but from that of the often-maligned fairy of the story.

Author: T. Kingfisher
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor
Publish Date: August 15, 2023
Print Length: 128

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Sundays in Bed With…Alone With You in the Ether

Published on December 18, 2022December 17, 2022 by Celeste4 Comments

The Sundays in Bed With… meme, hosted by Midnight Book Girl, dares to ask what book has been in your bed this morning. Come share what book you’ve spent time curled up reading in bed, or which book you wish you had time to read today!

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Book Review: The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

Published on October 28, 2022October 26, 2022 by Celeste8 Comments

Author: Olivie Blake
Series: The Atlas, #1
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Tor
Publish Date: March 1, 2022
Print Length: 384

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Sundays in Bed With…The Atlas Six

Published on September 11, 2022September 10, 2022 by Celeste4 Comments

The Atlas Six by Olivie Blake

This was one of the first (or the first?) book I received once I subscribed to the Fairyloot Adult book only service. While I generally don’t like to read reviews of books that I’ll likely read down the road, I did skim read a few reviews for this book for a general impression. Overall the reactions seemed very average/muted, which is why, among other reasons, I put off reading this book. However, Fairyloot announced there will be a special edition for its sequel, which goes on sale at the end of September. I decided this was the impetus I needed to read it. If I end up enjoying it, I may spring for the conclusion to this series.

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