Well Bookworms, the time has finally arrived. That’s right - I am finally going to start reading The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (@say_shannon)! I was so excited to receive this book as a birthday gift last year, but never found the time to tackle it. Between working two jobs, and taking online courses, the size just seemed too intimidating. But now, I have to time, and I am ready to dive in! Wish me luck! 📚📖 #PrioryOfTheOrangeTree #SamanthaShannon #ThePrioryOfTheOrangeTree #CurrentlyReading #ToBeRead #bookstagram #bookish #bookblogger #bookworm #booklover #instabooks #canadalovesbooks #bookishcanadians
“They were infinite. They were the beginning and the ending; they were eternity. The king standing before them gaped as the shield of flame died out to reveal Aelin and Dorian, hand in hand, glowing like newborn gods as their magic entwined.” - Sarah J Maas, Queen of Shadows 📚📖
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Hello Bookworms! How are you doing on this lovely Saturday? It’s pretty grey and a bit rainy here in Southern Ontario - but that just means that it’s the perfect day for some reading! With everything that’s going on, I’ve found myself craving a good comfort read lately, so of course I am pondering re-reading some of my favourite Sarah J Maas books! 📚📖 #DorianHavilliard #Taratjah #ThroneOfGlass #CrownOfMidnight #HeirOfFire #QueenOfShadows #EmpireOfStorms #KingdomOfAsh #TowerOfDawn #SarahJMaas #bookstagram #bookish #bookblogger #bookworm #booklover #instabooks #canadalovesbooks #bookishcanadians #bookishart
After reading The Gilded Wolves, I dove right into The Silvered Serpents - because I suspect that had I not, I may have avoided picking it up altogether. And as with its predecessor, The Silvered Serpents failed to dazzle me. This book had a mediocre opening, followed by a confusing series of treasure hunting misadventures - all of which were slightly redeemed by a stunning cliff-hanger conclusion. Unfortunately, a story is a sum of its parts, not simply its finale, and The Silvered Serpents is simply lacking. 📚📖
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SYNOPSIS: Séverin and his team members might have successfully thwarted the Fallen House, but victory came at a terrible cost - one that still haunts all of them. Desperate to make amends, Séverin pursues a dangerous lead to find a long lost artifact rumored to grant its possessor the power of God. Their hunt lures them far from Paris, and into the icy heart of Russia where crystalline ice animals stalk forgotten mansions, broken goddesses carry deadly secrets, and a string of unsolved murders makes the crew question whether an ancient myth is a myth after all. As hidden secrets come to the light and the ghosts of the past catch up to them, the crew will discover new dimensions of themselves. But what they find out may lead them down paths they never imagined. A tale of love and betrayal as the crew risks their lives for one last job. 📚📖 #TheSilveredSerpents #TheGildedWolves #RoshaniChokshi #RaincoastBooks #YAlit #YAfantasy #bookstagram #bookish #bookblogger #bookworm #booklover #instabooks #canadalovesbooks #bookishcanadians
The fourth book I read since the beginning of self-isolation was The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi. I had high hopes for this read, but unfortunately I was left with a bit of a bitter taste in my mouth. The first 2/3 of this book felt far too similar to others have I read, and even the stellar ending and beautiful setting of the novel couldn’t completely make up for the predictable and lacklustre nature of most of the story. 📚📖
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SYNOPSIS: No one believes in them. But soon no one will forget them. It's 1889. The city is on the cusp of industry and power, and the Exposition Universelle has breathed new life into the streets and dredged up ancient secrets. Here, no one keeps tabs on dark truths better than treasure-hunter and wealthy hotelier Séverin Montagnet-Alarie. When the elite, ever-powerful Order of Babel coerces him to help them on a mission, Séverin is offered a treasure that he never imagined: his true inheritance. To hunt down the ancient artifact the Order seeks, Séverin calls upon a band of unlikely experts: An engineer with a debt to pay. A historian banished from his home. A dancer with a sinister past. And a brother in arms if not blood. Together, they will join Séverin as he explores the dark, glittering heart of Paris. What they find might change the course of history--but only if they can stay alive. 📚📖 #TheGildedWolves #TheSilveredSerpents #RoshaniChokshi #YAlit #YAfantasy #bookstagram #bookish #bookblogger #bookworm #booklover #instabooks #canadalovesbooks #bookishcanadians #quarantinebooks
“Through love, all is possible.” ― Sarah J. Maas, House of Earth and Blood 📚📖
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My full (spoiler-free) review of House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas (@therealsjmaas) is now live on my blog (link in bio)! To say that House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas was my most anticipated novel of the year is perhaps a bit of an understatement. This may very well have been my most anticipated novel ever (and that’s saying something, because I grew up as part of the Harry Potter generation). And yet, Sarah J Maas managed to live up to all of my wildest expectations, giving readers a story that is rife with emotional introspection, a sizzling romance, an inventive and modern fantasy world, and plenty of action. Truly, House of Earth and Blood exceeds expectations set by Maas’ previous works, showcasing a new maturity and prowess in her writing. With an engaging cast of characters, an inventive and refreshing High Fantasy setting that seamlessly blends magic and modern technology, and a story that is sure to keep readers wanting more, House of Earth and Blood is certainly a must-read! 📚📖 #HouseOfEarthAndBlood #HoEaB #CrescentCity #SarahJMaas #BryceQuinlan #HuntAthalar #RuhnDanaan #bookstagram #bookish #bookblogger #bookworm #booklover #instabooks #canadalovesbooks #bookishcanadians
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade” 🍋
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This week, I have been focusing on making the best of the situation that many of us currently find ourselves in, and I am taking advantage of the extra time to focus on improving and increasing the amount of time I spend engaging with the book community. This is something that I truly enjoy doing, so finding the extra time to write book reviews, take book photos, and interact with other members of the community has actually been great! 📚📖 #CurrentlyBlogging #BookBlogger #BookishCandles #BookCandle #CanterburyRoadCo #bookstagram #bookish #bookblogger #bookworm #booklover #instabooks #canadalovesbooks #bookishcanadians
