Magic Study (Original) | 
pickUnpopular opinion, but I think this one is much better than the first! I loved how the main character's world expanded as we learned more about her. New and interesting characters are introduced. New powers are discovered. It's been a long time since I rated a book with 5 stars, but I'm considering it with this book. It has all the elements that I love. Definitely hard to put down.
so-soThis was quite good but it lacked the grip that the first book had. This book's events were all over the place even though they were interesting. I think Yelena was kind of looking for herself and the book displayed that and it ended up not working as well as the first book. I'm going to still read the third one and then see if it's worth to read the rest in the series.
Decided I needed something easy and fun to read. I've kind of missed light fantasy reads. I think this will do the trick. 😊
Her amber eyes burned into mine with all the hate and loathing she could muster. Underneath, though, she was terrified. Hate and loathing didn't bother me, but fear was a powerful emotion. Fear causes the dog to bite, and Roze was one bitch.
pickNot as good as the first but still very good, not having Valek for most of this book just made me appreciate him more when he did appear.
I just realised I borrowed this a couple of weeks ago. Guess I better start it before it expires
pickThe second book in the series is still a solid entry, although there is a character who really annoys me, so that brings it down a little overall. Still really enjoying my reread!! I will say that there is a situation where young women are being kidnapped and abused - nothing remotely graphic, but if you are sensitive to those situations, something to keep in mind.
For #24b4Monday I finished two books & a short story & am halfway through ⬇️
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 This was a great follow up to book 1! The world expanded so much and many more characters were introduced without losing the connection to where we had come from in the previous book. Can‘t wait for book 3!
pickLoved this one as well! Moving onto the next book after this one.
@Librarybelle #200kgiveaway
Thank you for doing this giveaway and congrats on 200K! That is quite an achievement! 😊
I would love the 2nd book in the Poison Study series, Magic Study. I just read the 1st one and I've become obsessed! I'd love to continue the series and read the 2nd book.
pickI love how strong the main character is in this series. I‘m excited that we were able to learn more about her magical abilities in this book as well as getting in some romance. We‘ll see what other obstacles Yelena has to overcome in the next book!
#throwbackthursday YA books have such cool covers. Here are three that I enjoyed
so-soI didn't enjoy this as much as Poison Study, but it was a quick read. I felt like a couple of the subplots were unnecessary and cluttered up the story.
So far, I've finished my daily chapter of the Hobbit and 1 book. #24in48
Not doing so hot this morning... but I just put Lane down for a nap and I'm going to try to finish Magic Study before he wakes up! #24in48
Here's my tentative TBR of #24in48 readathon- mostly stuff I've started but haven't finished. I'm a mood reader, so it's entirely possible I won't touch any of these and will read something completely different.
I had planned to stay up and get an hour or two in after midnight, but I don't think that's going to happen. Too many late nights with my books lately...
@24in48
I've been trying to read and crochet at the same time, without very much success. I think I'm too tired to do either, and should probably just go to bed...
Reading Kindle version.
Poison Study came up on my Memories on Facebook the other day, which means it had been a year since I read it. Felt like a good time to finally pick up the second book. I still remember quite a bit about the first book so I opted out of a reread.
So far I've only read the first chapter.
#PoisonStudy #MagicStudy #MariaVSnyder
pickAs i stated with Poison Study, this series is amazing! I really can't say enough good things about it!
I have the next three days off, think I can finish everything I'm #CurrentlyReading by the end of the month?
#PhotoADayNov16 @RealLifeReading
Sidekick Kiki (who literally likes to kick bad guys' sides), a blue-eyed copper-coat Sandseed horse from the Soulfinders books...sassy, loyal, wise, and peppermint obsessed 🍭 Her dialogue with protagonist Yelena is hilarious, and often thought-provoking! Kiki is one of my favourite characters in this well-written fantasy series 😃 ~ #Day13 #BestSidekick #booktober #bookphotochallenge ~ @RealLifeReading
pickI appreciate that the 2nd book focuses on discovering Yelena's powers more, and it does not deviate from the action in her adventures. I do want and need more of Valek though. 😋 In the next book, I hope to learn more about the category of her magic, which people seem to fear greatly.
Ha! How sorely mistaken he is in belittling her. While reading this passage, I was like, "You go girl, you show him what you got!" in my mind. ?
I am loving this series! And this book! Another badass girl. Oh yeah! 😆 She developed from a meek prisoner sentenced to death to a girl who can defend herself oustandingly well. Looking forward to how she develops her raw magic yet. 😊
"Living is a risk," I snapped at him. "Every decision, every interaction, every step, every time you get out of bed in the morning you take a risk. To survive is to know you're taking that risk and to not get out of bed clutching illusions of safety."
pickIt isn't often that one finds a sequel that feels like a perfect follow-up to a beloved story. Magic Study got it right, complementing and equalling its predecessor, and I can hardly wait to read the third book (as a matter of fact, I CAN'T wait so I'm starting it tonight)!
I am so happy to be reading this right now! I read Poison Study and put it right in my roommate's hands after I'd finished. I hope this is just as enjoyable (aggressively putting all doubts stirred by the cover aside).
