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I liked it but it was a bit drawn out

I really wanted to love this book because the #OwlCrate edition is SO freaking gorgeous, but it just didn't work for me on any level. If I had to choose one word to describe this book? Sloppy. 😕

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So good! Such a creative plot and I definitely didn‘t see the ending coming!

In the alternative world Jessica created, people worship a god known as The Artist, and some individuals, called prodigies, can alter reality through painting. I appreciated the close relationship Myra has with her younger sister Lucy. It‘s a direct contrast to the dysfunction of the Harris household. This was a complete page turner for me, and I also enjoyed the sweet romance elements.

A gothic fantasy mixed with a murder mystery. I've never heard of such a book that instantly made me fall in love with with! Good magic system. I couldn't help but giggle when the August, first met Myra. I loved their romance. Pacing was a little slow. I enjoyed plot twists, how the murder mystery unravels, I did have a theory that was partly correct.The ending was happy, and I feel satisfied with it. It does end on an open ended cliffhanger.

"A love for books is the best indicator of a curious mind"

The writing, of course, was wonderful, and the mystery in A Forgery of Roses was completely impossible for me to figure out, which is a rare delight for me these days. I loved the representation of an anxiety disorder and chronic illness (focused on GI disease). These issues are, I know, near and dear to the author‘s heart, and as a sufferer of both, seeing them well portrayed made my heart happy.

“You are not weak because you are not stone. In fact, I would say you‘re stronger because you feel things so acutely. The internal battles you fight everyday - you‘ve conquered far more than you give yourself credit for. Despite what they‘ve made you believe, you do not need to apologize for the things that make you different. And you shouldn‘t have to pretend to be someone you‘re not.”

#bookspin list for April! #bookjournal Hopefully next month‘s numbers bring some warmer weather because I am freezing here!

My gorgeous preorder gifts for A Forgery of Roses arrived today. The package included a signed bookplate, as well.

I finished my January #BookSpin today. This is an ARC of a YA fantasy that comes out March 29th. Myra has the ability to heal and alter people through her paintings. She has had a very happy life until her parents disappear and now she's doing the best she can taking care of her very sick younger sister. It's part fantasy, part murder mystery, and part romance. I enjoyed it quite a bit.

📕 A Forgery of Roses! It isn't out yet but I'm so excited for it! Hopefully I could get an ARC
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🤩 Bravely by Maggie Stiefvater! Brave is one of my favorite Disney movies and I can't wait for a book sequel by a great author!
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