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Blood of Elves: The Witcher Author Andrzej Sapkowski

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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "When you know about something it stops being a nightmare. When you know how to fight something, it stops being so threatening." - Vesemir Geralt has found his child surprise but has no real idea of what to do with her. Other than the basics of keeping Ciri alive and protecting her until his last breath. He knows everyone is after Ciri and the great power that is found within her, within her blood. To keep her safe, he takes her to Kaer Morhen the only place he knows will be a refuge for both of them. And being who Ciri is and has proven already Geralt and the others begin teaching her in the ways they know best. Becoming a Witcher who can wield a sword. War is threatening the kingdoms and sides are being picked or forcing people to choose. Ciri will come face to face with understanding more about the ever-changing world. Hopefully she will be more prepared for what's to come, who's searching for her, and facing her own fears. Luckily the...

Fire Bird: The Phoenix Prophecy Book Six Author Cara Clare

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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! These books go in order and leave off on cliffhangers! If you haven't read the first five, then this review will be confusing and contain major spoilers! This is the FINAL book of the series! * * * * * * * "Devoured by flame. She is leaving me. Leaving us." - Kole Kole had to watch as Nova played out the final part of the prophecy, praying to every god/goddess that this was the right choice. That she will rise as The Phoenix and help to save the world from utter destruction. But what if they were wrong. . ? The guys are faced with hard decisions and realities they never thought would come about. Having to rely on one another and the few people they can trust. But is that enough? The King is coming and they may be powerless to stop him. What will be the fate of Phoenix Falls? Will there be anything left? Where's Nova. . ?! "And secrets. . .they eat you up eventually." - Sam Delayed review because I just didn...

A Dawn of Onyx: The Sacred Stones Book One Author Kate Golden

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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "Bastards like me are the least of your concern." - Mysterious Man Arwen's loyalty to her family and her brother, who may or may not have stolen some gold, is intense. She has traded her life for that of her brother's and her family's. Stationed within enemy territory and their keep she's forced to heal their soldiers. . . Arwen wants nothing more than to escape and find her family, but the woods surrounding the keep are known to be extremely dangerous! She cannot trust anyone, yet some are slowly breaking through her guard that surrounds her heart. Can she fully open up to these people and allow them in? Should she trust them? Which side is the correct side to be on? Who's the liar in all of this? "And I'd love to listen to you fall off a cliff." - Arwen Oh, the enemies to lovers trope is becoming my number one trope! The banter between the two is just fantastic and I have to say it, Arwen wields a lit, candlest...

Flames: The Phoenix Prophecy Book 5 Author Cara Clare

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Book Review 4.5 out of 5 stars! First and foremost! These books go in order and leave off on cliffhangers! If you haven't read the first four, then this review will be confusing and contain spoilers! There is one more book after this before the series is complete! * * * * * * * * "Want to Johnny these wolves?" - Luther The Shadow King is coming and wants The Phoenix! With the loss of one of her mates Nova is struggling to remain strong as she tries to prepare for the impending doom. She believes her mate is not lost but how can, she be sure? How can she get him back if he is still alive? The spotlight is shining brighter on Nova as the clock ticks down. There's a piece about The Phoenix Prophecy that's missing and has yet to be figured out. Will Nova and her remaining mates be able to figure it out? Will they even want to know what the missing puzzle piece? How will this all end? "A fire witch cannot be burned by a magick flame." - Luther It has just bee...

Anthesis Author Lauren Elizabeth

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Book Review 5 out of 5 stars! "I was always on my own, always striving for solitude." - Aglasia Aglasia has built a life, a career, and a home for her and her alone. Being a siren who has lived for centuries isn't easy, especially when it comes to food sources. . . She doesn't want to embrace the full horror of being a siren and can't allow herself to get too close to humans. If they knew everything about her, they wouldn't accept her. Things are going fine with this in-between lifestyle until a redheaded siren barrels into Aglasia's life. The siren is determined to accomplish something and needs help with achieving her goal. Aglasia's life is uprooted as this siren bleeds into everything Aglasia has built. Can this siren actually accomplish what she wants? What are the consequences? And will Aglasia ever get her solitude back? "Why not just lean into who--what you are?" - Rossa After reading this book it made me really miss swimming and havi...