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Review: SET ON YOU by Amy Lea

May 13, 2022/7 Comments/by Suzanne
Review:  SET ON YOU by Amy LeaSet on You by Amy Lea
four-stars
Published by Berkley Books on May 10, 2022
Genres: Contemporary Fiction, Fiction, Romance
Pages: 384
Source: Netgalley
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FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

 

 

SET ON YOU is Amy Lea’s debut novel and it is a delight!  It’s a contemporary romance that focuses on fitness, features a plus size heroine and her sexy gym rival, but that also shines a light on the unfair standards our society has when it comes to beauty and anyone who isn’t a size zero.

The protagonist Crystal Chen is a biracial curvy fitness influencer.  The gym is her happy place and she doesn’t go there to lose weight.  She goes there because she loves to lift weights.  Being strong and healthy is her goal.  Her social media channels are devoted to supporting others like her who aren’t a size zero but who are looking to improve their overall fitness. She posts workout tutorials and lots of support and encouragement.  Crystal is such a fabulous character.  I loved that she embraced her curves and that she worked so hard to inspire others and keep them motivated to achieve their goals.  I also liked that even though she’s so inspirational, she also comes across as a realistic and relatable character, and sometimes she’s a downright hot mess.

The romantic element of the story is fresh and fun too, as it centers on Crystal and her gym nemesis.  Crystal is meticulous and regimented when it comes to her gym workouts.  For that reason, she doesn’t take too kindly to Scott, the new guy at the gym, a sexy firefighter who seems to be going out of his way to be annoying, even taking equipment that she is clearly about to use.  Now I’ll admit that some of Scott’s antics were a little juvenile, but it was hilarious watching him get under her skin, especially when she starts referring to him as Squat Rack Thief.  It’s pretty obvious that Scott is attracted to Crystal and trying to get her attention, and it’s equally obvious that no matter how mad Crystal gets at the Squat Rack Thief, she is pretty obsessed with him.

The evolution of their relationship is adorable too.  Crystal and Scott are forced to relate to each other as something other than rivals when they realize that Crystal’s grandmother has been dating and wants to marry Scott’s grandfather.  Getting to see each other outside of the competitive gym environment really helped take their relationship to the next level.  Crystal begins to think of Scott in ways she never would have imagined, while Scott becomes one of Crystal’s biggest supporters when it comes to both her career and her fitness, working out with her and even helping her film workouts for her social media account.  Both of their families are great too, and I especially enjoyed watching the grandparents embrace a second chance for love. They were so sweet together!

Aside from the fun rivals to lovers romance, Set On You also does a lot to tackle those unfair perceptions about size and beauty and it offers some interesting commentary on the body positivity movement and the effect internet trolls and haters can have on a person’s self esteem. As much as I enjoyed the romance between Crystal and Scott, Crystal’s work to inspire others and to honestly talk about her struggles with her own perception of her curvy body really made this a powerful read in addition to being a super fun one. If you’re looking for an entertaining and timely read to toss in your beach bag this summer, definitely check out Set On You!

four-stars

About Amy Lea

Amy Lea is a Canadian bureaucrat by day and contemporary romance author by night (and weekends). She writes laugh out loud romantic comedies featuring strong heroines, witty banter, mid-2000s pop culture references, and happily ever afters.

When Amy is not writing, she can be found fan-girling over other romance books on Instagram (@amyleabooks), eating potato chips with reckless abandon, and snuggling with her husband and goldendoodle.

Her Spring 2022 debut romantic comedy SET ON YOU from Berkley Romance at Penguin Random House is now available.

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Can’t Wait Wednesday – THE LIES I TELL by Julie Clark

May 11, 2022/6 Comments/by Suzanne

 

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, which encourages fellow bloggers to spotlight upcoming releases that we’re excited about.  It is a meme that I have  loved participating in since I first started blogging, but as Jill is no longer actively posting, from now on I’ll be linking to Can’t Wait Wednesday, hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings, which is a spinoff of the original WoW meme.

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My selection for this week is THE LIES I TELL by Julie Clark.  Now that the weather is getting warmer, I’m starting to crave books I can devour in a single sitting, by the pool, at the beach, or even just outside on my deck.  When I read the twisty synopsis for The Lies I Tell, I immediately added it to my list of one-sitting reads. It sounds like such an addicting read!

THE LIES I TELL by Julie Clark

Publication Date:  June 21, 2022 by Sourcebooks Landmark

From Goodreads:

From the instant New York Times bestselling author of The Last Flight!

She’s back.

Meg Williams. Maggie Littleton. Melody Wilde. Different names for the same person, depending on the town, depending on the job. She’s a con artist who erases herself to become whoever you need her to be—a college student. A life coach. A real estate agent. Nothing about her is real. She slides alongside you and tells you exactly what you need to hear, and by the time she’s done, you’ve likely lost everything.

Kat Roberts has been waiting ten years for the woman who upended her life to return. And now that she has, Kat is determined to be the one to expose her. But as the two women grow closer, Kat’s long-held assumptions begin to crumble, leaving Kat to wonder who Meg’s true target is.

The Lies I Tell is a twisted domestic thriller that dives deep into the psyches and motivations of two women and their unwavering quest to seek justice for the past and rewrite the future.

 

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I’d love to hear what upcoming book releases you’re waiting on this Wednesday? Leave me your link in the comments below and I’ll stop by and check out your CWW selection for this week. 🙂

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Top Ten Tuesday – Ten Bookish Characters I’ve Encountered in My Recent Reads

May 10, 2022/32 Comments/by Suzanne

 

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.  Top Ten Tuesday has been one of my favorite memes ever since I started blogging, so huge thanks to Jana for taking over the hosting duties!

This week’s TTT topic is Bookish Characters.  I love books about books and bookish characters so I’ve already shared lists of my favorites over the years.  This time around, so as not to duplicate, I decided to share some more recent bookish characters I’ve come across in my readings.  There are definitely a few new favorites in these books. 🙂

Ten Bookish Characters I’ve Encountered in My Recent Reads

 

 

1. ISABELLE from BY THE BOOK by Jasmine Guillory

The story is a contemporary retelling of Beauty and the Beast, and the Belle character works in the publishing industry and is tasked with helping the Beast character write his memoir.

 

2.  NORA STEPHENS and CHARLIE LASTRA from BOOK LOVERS by Emily Henry

An enemies to lovers romance that features a take-no-prisoners literary agent and the guy she thinks is her nemesis, a handsome broody book editor.

 

3.  CUSSY CARTER from THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK by Kim Michele Richardson

Cussy Carter is a lonely young Appalachian woman who joins the historical Pack Horse Library Project of Kentucky and becomes a librarian, riding across slippery creek beds and up treacherous mountains on her faithful mule to deliver books and other reading material to the impoverished hill people of Eastern Kentucky. She befriends fellow Kentuckians and is fiercely determined to bring comfort and joy, instill literacy, and give to those who have nothing, a bookly respite, a fleeting retreat to faraway lands.

 

4.  LANIE BLOOM from BY ANY OTHER NAME by Lauren Kate

Lanie Bloom became a romance book editor because she was inspired by her favorite romance author, Noa Calloway. When a once in a lifetime opportunity comes along for her to work directly with Noa, Lanie is in for an unexpected surprise that turns everything she thought she knew upside down.

 

5. JUNE JONES from THE LAST CHANCE LIBRARY by Freya Sampson

Librarian June Jones has never left the sleepy English village where she grew up. Shy and reclusive, the thirty-year-old would rather spend her time buried in books than venture out into the world. But when her library is threatened with closure, June is forced to emerge from behind the shelves to save the heart of her community and the place that holds the dearest memories of her mother.

 

6. NORA HUGHES from MUST LOVE BOOKS by Shauna Robinson

When Nora landed an editorial assistant position at Parsons Press, it was her first step towards The Dream Job. Because, honestly, is there anything dreamier than making books for a living? But after five years of lunch orders, finicky authors, and per my last emails, Nora has come to one grand conclusion: Dream Jobs do not exist.

With her life spiraling and the Parsons staff sinking, Nora gets hit with even worse news. Parsons is cutting her already unlivable salary. Unable to afford her rent and without even the novels she once loved as a comfort, Nora decides to moonlight for a rival publisher to make ends meet…and maybe poach some Parsons’ authors along the way.

But when Andrew Santos, a bestselling Parsons author no one can afford to lose is thrown into the mix, Nora has to decide where her loyalties lie. Her new Dream Job, ever-optimistic Andrew, or…herself and her future.

 

7.  ODILE SOUCHET from THE PARIS LIBRARY by Janet Skeslien Charles

It’s 1939 and young and ambitious Odile Souchet has her dream job working at the American Library in Paris. When the Nazis march into Paris, Odile stands to lose everything she holds dear, including her beloved library. Together with her fellow librarians, Odile joins the Resistance with the best weapons she has: books. But when the war finally ends, instead of freedom, Odile tastes the bitter sting of unspeakable betrayal.

 

8.  KATRINA FREELING and NATHAN VAN HUYSEN from THE ROUGHEST DRAFT by Emily Wibberly & Austin Siegemund-Broka

This story follows a pair of cowriters, Katrina and Nathan, who, after penning a best-selling novel together, had a major falling out and haven’t spoken to each other in three years. There’s major tension when they have to reuinite to write one more book to fulfill their contract.

 

9. KARA SULLIVAN from TALK BOOKISH TO ME by Kate Bromley

Kara Sullivan’s life is full of love—albeit fictional. As a bestselling romance novelist and influential bookstagrammer, she’s fine with getting her happily-ever-after fix between the covers of a book.

But right now? Not only is Kara’s best friend getting married next week—which means big wedding stress—but the deadline for her next novel is looming, and she hasn’t written a single word. The last thing she needs is for her infuriating first love, Ryan Thompson, to suddenly appear in the wedding party. But Ryan’s unexpected arrival sparks a creative awakening in Kara that inspires the steamy historical romance she desperately needs to deliver.

 

10. MARY PORTER-MALCOLM from BY THE BOOK by Amanda Sellet

As a devotee of classic novels, Mary Porter-Malcolm knows all about Mistakes That Have Been Made, especially by impressionable young women. So when a girl at her new high school nearly succumbs to the wiles of a notorious cad, Mary starts compiling the Scoundrel Survival Guide, a rundown of literary types to be avoided at all costs.

Unfortunately, Mary is better at dishing out advice than taking it—and the number one bad boy on her list is terribly debonair. As her best intentions go up in flames, Mary discovers life doesn’t follow the same rules as fiction. If she wants a happy ending IRL, she’ll have to write it herself.

 

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Question:  Are you familiar with any of these characters?

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Review - SET ON YOU by Amy Lea. . Happy Friday ev Review - SET ON YOU by Amy Lea. 
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Happy Friday everyone! If you’re looking for a fun and sexy contemporary romance to kick off your weekend reading, look no further than SET ON YOU. It’s Amy Lea’s debut and it is a delight! 
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It follows Crystal Chen, a biracial curvy fitness influencer. Crystal has built a huge social media following by sharing her own fitness journey and by being supportive to others who aren’t a size zero but who are also looking to improve their overall fitness. For Crystal, the gym is her happy place but it’s not about losing weight. It’s about being strong and healthy, the best version of her self. 
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I really loved Crystal. She’s so inspirational, but she’s also just such a well drawn, realistic and relatable character. She’s also hilarious to watch when the new guy at the gym, sexy firefighter Scott Ritchie, seems to be going out of his way to annoy her. He does things that get her so flustered, to the extent that she declares him her “gym nemesis” and it’s an all out workout war between them. 
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There’s a definite rivals to lovers vibe and as much as I loved watching the sparks fly when they’re in rivals mode, I enjoyed it even more as they got to know each other better. They have amazing chemistry and i was so thrilled when we finally got some steamy scenes between them. 
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Aside from the fun and sexy moments, I also really enjoyed the social media aspect of Crystal’s journey - her recording content, dealing with trolls, and especially her discussing the impact online haters can have on a person’s fitness journey and overall self esteem. 
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SET ON YOU is the perfect balance of delivering an important message while also being a sexy and entertaining delight! 
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Thanks to Berkley Romance and Keely at Book Sparks for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
Review - BOOK LOVERS by Emily Henry. I love Emil Review - BOOK LOVERS by Emily Henry. 

I love Emily Henry’s books, but I think her latest novel Book Lovers may be my new favorite. 
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I love bookish characters and the enemies-to-lovers romance trope and Henry gave me both. The story follows Nora Stephens, a literary agent with a take no prisoners attitude when it comes to her clients.  This has earned her the nickname "Shark" among her peers.  In the opening pages, we get to watch Nora butt heads with a rival in the publishing industry, the handsome but broody editor, Charlie Lastra.  Sparks fly between them and even though Nora swears she hates the guy, she can't seem to get Charlie off her mind.  Things get very interesting, to say the least, when the two of them unexpectedly end up in the tiny town of Sunshine Falls, NC at the same time. 
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I loved Nora because she's such a complex character.  She may be a shark on the job, but when it comes to her younger sister, Libby, Nora's softer side comes out.  They lost their mom when they were young and so Nora has practically raised Libby. You can just tell Nora and Libby have been through a lot together and their close bond is very moving to witness. Libby and a much needed girls' trip before baby number 3 arrives is the reason why Nora is in Sunshine Falls, and as part of their trip, Libby has created a “bucket list” of sorts for her and Nora to complete – wear flannel, date a local, go skinny dipping, etc. Many entertaining moments ensue as the list forces Nora way outside of her comfort zone.
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The sisterly bond was everything for me, but the romantic element wasn't too shabby either, particularly if you enjoy your enemies to lovers with a side of slow burn, which I very much do! It turns out that Charlie is actually from Sunshine Falls and is home dealing with some complicated family issues. I really loved watching Nora discover there’s a lot more to Charlie than his handsome broodiness as their relationship evolved.
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Book Lovers made me laugh, it made me cry, and it left me with a big smile on my face. I also devoured it in a day so if you’re looking for a beach read, this is a perfect choice! 
 
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QOTD: Are you a dog person, a cat person, both or QOTD: Are you a dog person, a cat person, both or neither? 
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I’m technically both, although my dog Winston is my preferred reading companion. (Don’t tell my cat Ninja I said that though! 😅)
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Here Winston is keeping me company while I read Amy Lea’s fun new novel, Set On You. 
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QOTD: What is your most anticipated read of the ye QOTD: What is your most anticipated read of the year? 
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One of mine is Book of Night by Holly Black. My preorder arrived yesterday and I’m already almost finished with it. It’s dark, twisty, mysterious, and just oh so good! 
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My May TBR. 🌷🌻🌸📚 . Happy Sunday everyo My May TBR. 🌷🌻🌸📚
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Happy Sunday everyone! Here’s my list of May hopefuls. Have you read any of these? Which one should I read first? The Midnight Library and A Flicker in the Dark are leftovers from my April TBR so I’ll probably start with those but I’m open to suggestions. 😊
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#maytbr #toberead #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #books #bookish #booksbooksbooks #booklover #bookworm #bookstack #booksta #saturdayshelfie #shelfiesaturday #moodreader #readersofinstagram #readmorebooks #igreads #igbooks #bookstacklove #bookstacksunday #colleenhoover #themidnightlibrary #aflickerinthedark #bridgerton #abbiwaxman #katybirchall #november9 #shelfiesunday #shelfie
Happy Saturday all! Is there anything better than Happy Saturday all! Is there anything better than #bookmail to kick off the weekend? 
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Thanks so much to @williammorrowbooks for this gifted copy of The Lost Summers of Newport. 
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From the New York Times bestselling team of Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White—a novel of money and secrets set among the famous summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, spanning over a century from the Gilded Age to the present day.

“Three stories elegantly intertwine in this clever and stylish tale of murder and family lies…This crackerjack novel offers three mysteries for the price of one.”--Publishers Weekly (starred review)”
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Doesn’t it sound fantastic? I can’t wait to dive in! 😊
☕️Match Your Mug Stack☕️ . Books Featured: ☕️Match Your Mug Stack☕️
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Books Featured:
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Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, 
Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey, Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren, Float Plan by Trish Doller, and Little White Lies Jennifer Lynn Barnes. 
 

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Coffee and Currently Reading. . QOTD: Do you have Coffee and Currently Reading. 
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QOTD: Do you have a go-to beverage for when you’re reading? 
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Mine is the Breakfast Blend light roast coffee from @greenmtncoffee. It’s one of the few things I buy in bulk since I drink so much of it. I will occasionally swap it out for a glass of wine but that’s rare these days. 
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I started reading The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas last night and I’m loving it so much! Enemies to lovers and fake dating are just *chef’s kiss* for me. 😍
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Review: FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK by Elissa Sussman. Review: FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK by Elissa Sussman. 

Chani is an up and coming journalist who lands the interview of a lifetime, Gabe Parker, an A List celebrity, who also happens to be Chani’s celebrity crush.  Her interview with Gabe ends up spanning the course of a weekend and it’s pretty clear that something more happened than just your standard interviewer-interviewee relationship.  So clear, in fact, that the interview goes viral, with everyone dying to know what really happened.

Jump ahead ten years and Chani is asked to reunite with Gabe for another interview, this time in an attempt to revive his career because apparently Gabe has been dealing with some pretty major issues since his first meeting with Chani all those years ago.  Chani knows she will have to face long-buried feelings about Gabe and their first encounter if she interviews him again but can’t deny that she’s still drawn to her old crush.

I loved that this story unfolds through a dual timeline where one timeline focuses on the initial meeting between Chani and Gabe, while the other delves into what they have both been dealing with in the 10 years since they last saw each other.  It isn’t just Gabe who has had to face some demons; Chani has had some major stuff to deal with as well.

I can’t say I fully bought into the idea of a celebrity/fan relationship, but I thought the author did a wonderful job of making it seem plausible.  There is definite chemistry between Gabe and Chani, and I also loved that he was a fan of her writing. He had done his research prior to meeting her & came across as actually more supportive of her career than her actual boyfriend at the time. 

Even though I was iffy on a relationship blooming between Chani & Gabe, I really liked both characters & was into seeing how their personal journeys played out regardless of whether the relationship grew into anything more.  Filled with heartbreak & hope, Funny You Should Ask is an engrossing story that will have you fully invested in these characters' lives & hopeful for the direction their futures will take, whether separate or together.

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Thanks to @netgalley for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
Happy Monday all! What do you have going on this w Happy Monday all! What do you have going on this week? I work for an accounting  firm so it’s a big deadline week and I’m already wishing I had more hours in the day. 😅
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Seems like a fitting time to do the #timebookstack challenge. I was tagged by @darciahelle and this fun challenge was created by @booksplantsetc. 
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Here are the books I found that reference time:
⏱Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
⏱The Hours
⏱A Tale for the Time Being
⏱The Midnight Library 
⏱Home Before Dark
⏱A Flicker in the Dark
⏱Shadows of Pecan Hollow 
⏱Survive the Night
⏱A Conjuring of Light 
⏱Next Year in Havana
QOTD: If a movie or TV series is based off of a bo QOTD: If a movie or TV series is based off of a book, do you always read the book before watching? 
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For me, the answer is almost always yes, with the most recent exception to that being Bridgerton. I couldn’t resist the hype and then became addicted to the Netflix series. I’m actually just finally getting around to starting the first book now so I’m curious to see which I think is better. 
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Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope your week is going Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope your week is going well. A few days ago I was tagged by @darciahelle to do the #optimismstack or #glasshalffull #bookstack challenge, which was created by @books.turning.brains to show off your books with optimistic titles. 
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This was harder than I thought it would be, but here are the titles I found.

📚The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman
📚Everyone is Beautiful by Katherine Center
📚The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
📚Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay
📚Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 
📚Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey.
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Have you read any of these?
QOTD: Who are your auto-buy authors? . I have man QOTD: Who are your auto-buy authors? 
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I have many but when it comes to historical fiction, Kate Quinn is definitely at the top of my list. I loved and highly recommend her novels, The Alice Network, The Huntress, and The Rose Code. 
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My pre-order of her latest, The Diamond Eye, arrived today and I can’t wait to dive in and learn more about this quiet bookworm who becomes history’s deadliest sniper during WWII.
My April TBR. 🌷🌻🌸📚 . Happy Saturday ev My April TBR. 🌷🌻🌸📚
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Happy Saturday everyone! Here’s my list of April hopefuls. Have you read any of these? Which one should I read first? 
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QOTD: What’s the last book you read that kept yo QOTD: What’s the last book you read that kept you turning pages late into the night? 
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For me, it’s my current read BLOOD SCION by @deborahfalaye. I started reading it last night and was hooked immediately by its gripping plot and captivated by its fearless and determined heroine. I’m exhausted today but it’s totally worth it and I’m already predicting BLOOD SCION will be one of my favorite reads this month!  And how stunning is that cover?! 😍
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Synopsis:  Following one girl’s journey of magic, injustice, power, and revenge, this deeply felt and emotionally charged debut from Deborah Falaye, inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, is a magnetic combination of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin and Daughter of Smoke and Bone that will utterly thrill and capture readers.
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This is what they deserve. They wanted me to be a monster. I will be the worst monster they ever created.
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Fifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will—she is a Scion, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods.

Under the Lucis’ brutal rule, her identity means her death if her powers are discovered. But when she is forcibly conscripted into the Lucis army on her fifteenth birthday, Sloane sees a new opportunity: to overcome the bloody challenges of Lucis training, and destroy them from within.

Sloane rises through the ranks and gains strength but, in doing so, risks something greater: losing herself entirely, and becoming the very monster that she abhors.
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Thanks to @mbc_books and @harpercollins for the gifted copy.
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I have read 21 books from my bookshelves so far this year. My goal is to read at least 60.

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