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marissa

31 | Canada. Solar-powered Scorpio. šŸ’ fantasy, romance, nonfic, horror. 🪩 book admirer, library enthusiast, cat lover.

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Circe
Spark of the Everflame (Kindred's Curse, #1)
The Hollow Places
Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats
The Bear and the Nightingale (The Winternight Trilogy, #1)
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If It Makes You HappyIn the Veins of the Drowning (The Siren Mage, #1)Wrath of the Dragons (Fear the Flames #2)

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The Unicorn Hunters

Katherine Arden

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Wrath of the Dragons (Fear the Flames #2)

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  • One Golden Summer
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  • Stone Blind
    Thoughts from 66% (page 120)

    So far my thoughts on this book are: why are there so many side characters? There isn’t a whole lot of Medusa so far (I’m 66% of the way through). I’m enjoying the characters, and their stories are being told well, but I’m a bit surprised that there isn’t more of an emphasis on Medusa. I’m also really enjoying the banter between Athena, Hermes, and Perseus. It really captures how fickle Gods and Goddesses are, but it also highlights how human they are.

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  • Future quests?

    I am absolutely loving the current quests and I must say they are definitely fattening up my tbr! My question is… do we have any ideas/ hints as to what some future quests are? What are some quests you’d like to see? Particular books you’d want to see in future quests? <3

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  • Vampires of El Norte
    cestlavio
    Oct 21, 2025
    5.0
    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

    I'm sorry how unfamiliar I am with your game, Miss CaƱas. This book really made CaƱas an immediate read author for me.

    Please do not be fooled by how this book is categorized as a horror book, but this was blissfully romantic and beautiful!!! I love it so much aaaaaa šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ˜­šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»šŸ«¶šŸ»

    The audiobook is chef's kiss. The narrators did great job in bringing the characters to life. Words cannot fully describe how in love I am with every aspects of this book 😭

    pepper infinite kissed on the book

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  • FantasticLand
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    I’m so glued to this story OMG I’m stressing out. The audiobook is everything. It flows so well with the interview/recordings storytelling WOW

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  • Mad Sisters of Esi
    marissa
    Oct 21, 2025
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    Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 4.0
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    Mad Sisters of Esi is one of those rare books that completely wraps itself around you. From the very first page, I was hooked by the atmosphere, it’s so haunting tender. The writing is so achingly beautiful, it feels almost mythic, like something ancient and sacred being whispered through the pages. Every line feels intentional, crafted with such care that you can almost hear the rhythm of the words as you read like it’s the kind of prose that begs to be spoken aloud, just to feel the weight and music of it. There’s this dreamlike flow to the storytelling that makes it impossible to put down, like you’ve stepped into a fever dream woven from grief, love, and wonder. It did read a little longer than I would have wished, but it’s still absolutely stunning and worth the read. More like an experience than a book, and one that lingers long after the final page.

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  • First-Time Caller (Heartstrings, #1)
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  • A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping
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    Okay I'm ngl, I'm a little disappointed, but I definitely think the disappointment stems from my expectations. I went into this thinking there was going to be way more innkeeping aspects and taking care of a whimsical inn, maybe we even see some fun guests coming through. Almost like The Grand Budapest Hotel vibes. There are those plot lines a little bit, but just not enough for me to be loving this.

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  • Thorns & Fire (The Ashes of Thezmarr, #2)
    marissa
    Oct 21, 2025
    3.0
    Enjoyment: 3.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 4.0Plot: 3.0
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    I was so excited to return to Thezmarr, the whole interconnected series has been one of my favourites. Unfortunately, it definitely felt like more of a bridge book between the first and whatever comes next. The story picks up right after Iron & Embers, diving into the fallout of how Iron & Embers ended. I really liked getting a deeper look at how both of them are coping, there’s a lot of emotional tension, longing, and growth on both sides. Their relationship remains the heart of the story, and the chemistry between them is still one of my favourite things about this series. I like them more than Thea and Wilder.

    That said, the pacing felt slower this time around. There’s a lot of focus on political maneuvering and world-building (which I normally love), it adds depth but also makes the story drag in places. Some chapters felt more like setup than payoff, and a few conflicts from the first book wrapped up in ways that made them seem less significant in hindsight. Still, the lore expansion and the glimpses of new villains and magic systems were interesting and add a lot of potential for book three.

    On the bright side, Helen Scheuerer’s writing is as strong as ever, immersive, emotional, and full of amazing imagery. She’s so great at crafting characters you actually care about, and even though this book didn’t hit quite as hard for me as the first one, I’m still fully invested in Wren and Torj’s journey (and lowkey very excited for more Kip!!).

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  • The Buffalo Hunter Hunter
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    Oh my goodness, what a cool transition. I thought I accidentally clicked something and I skipped through. I can see how this is going to be interesting.

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  • The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3)
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    Not to pit woman against elf, but who are we liking more Ɖowyn or Arwen? Both are incredible characters in their own right, but i'm kind of gravitating toward Ɖowyn. I feel like she’s just out there making choices and impacting the story, not just waiting in the background. I've been enjoying reading about her proving herself and healing as well.

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