It is very rare for me to be undecided in the rating I want to give a book right after I finish reading it. Yet, here I am, confused because I was not fully enthralled by the contents of this book, but I still found myself constantly drawn to it by something I can not put my finger on.
Fantasy
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AUGUST 2021 Monthly Spotlight
INTRO: As the 2020 Summer Olympics progressed in its celebration of athletes that are the very best at what they do, we couldn’t help but wonder what it would look like to see authors celebrated in a similar manner. That’s why, this month, we want to challenge YOU to show love to authors in any way you can.
Not sure where to start? You can begin by applauding the authors of the intriguing books below which are coming out this month:
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CHAIN OF IRON by Cassandra Clare
‘Chain of Iron’ was one of my most anticipated books of 2021. Before reading it, I had absolutely no doubt that this book would be anything less than spectacular. Not once did it cross my mind that I may end up bored or disinterested given how much I loved the first book of this series. My only concern was whether I would be able to tolerate the emotional anguish I knew Cassandra Clare would dole out.
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THE GILDED ONES by Namina Forna
As someone who is utterly shameless about her love for books with pretty covers, I must first mention that this book looks beautiful! The melanin POPPING on the cover plus the gold accents and the green edges have me completely mesmerised. To make things even better, this book proves to be far more than a pretty cover as it delivers great content.
JULY 2021 Monthly Spotlight
Just like that, here we are in July, seven months into 2021! We hope your reading goals have progressed just as quickly as this year seems to be going. Thankfully, summer is officially here so whether you’ll be taking a holiday abroad, a local staycation or simple break from the bustle of every day life, a good book is a much needed summer accessory. Why not start with our top picks of books coming out this month?
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SERPENT & DOVE by Shelby Mahurin
‘Serpent & Dove’ captured my interest right from the start! There is no gradual introduction to the characters and world as the book quickly launches into some action. While this could be disorienting for some readers, I was fully enthralled by the amazing writing and fast pace within a few pages. Additionally, I swiftly became infatuated with the awesome character that is Louise le Blanc.
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ALL THE STARS AND TEETH by Adalyn Grace
There’s no denying that ‘All the Stars and Teeth’ is an entertaining, action-packed read. Even so, it could have been far more thrilling if it were not stuffed with various tropes associated with most young adult (YA) fantasy books. These tropes make the storyline painfully average and predictable.
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THORN by Intisar Khanani
Truth be told, I started this book with low expectations and mid-level interest. ‘Thorn’ wasn’t a book that had fascinated me enough to be added to my ‘Want-to-read’ shelf nor had I come across a lot of excitement or hype surrounding it. This was a completely random acquisition, but boy am I glad I got it!