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Dragon exterminator Robert, Princess Cerisse, and Prince Reginald find their worlds colliding when there‘s a new threat of magically bred dragons on the horizon.

I‘m so glad I read The Last Unicorn recently. Beagle has such a talent for lyrical writing that feels like a fairy tale. For all the briefness, we get character growth, adventure, fun side characters, a little romance, & a glimpse into a lush & fascinating world! 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌑

This novel is all about ambition and power – what would you do to get it and what would it cost you – were very central to the plot and character motivations.

Meilin leaves her family to join the army out ambition and a desire for autonomy. She wants to find a place for herself and not be defined by the men around her. A dangerous ambition as a competent woman in the realm of men upsets the social order.

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This was a really interesting read. Its dramatic from the start and takes you on many twists and turns along the way. You just never know who is guilty of what. This is the first of this series I have read but there are two before which I now plan to read. The plot is clever and full of twists. I liked that it was difficult to figure everything out until the very end. The ending was so good. #Netgalley 4*

Perigee, in an effort to fix everything for their father, arranges for the two of them to get invited back to the Puzzle House built by their grandparents. But nothing is what it seems & the house has ideas of its own.

I ended up reading this whole story to my nibling in a week. & both of us were thoroughly charmed. The relationship between Perigee & their father was so sweet and full of love. The descriptions were so lush & whimsical. 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

Someday I‘m going to choose a #NetGalley I actually like again. This is not that day. The writing isn‘t bad but I couldn‘t get engaged with these ultra rich characters who do reprehensible things in a weirdly casual and unremarkable way. Told in reverse chronology, this should have been interesting but instead turned out to be a pet peeve of mine: a bunch of short stories that threw on a trench coat to pretend to be a novel. #bookspin for May.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for this #ALC !

With elements of mystery & romance & set in Ireland, the story follows a family, the family manor, & a secret that can tear everything from apart. I think I enjoyed listening to the story more, with an Irish voice actress doing the narration. This is the first in a series, so I‘ll be interested to see how the series progresses. A good distraction listen. #52BookClub24 #TheWordSecretInTheTitle

I've been waiting a dozen years for this dystopian science fiction/fantasy sequel! Was it worth the wait? Read my full review here: https://debbybrauer.org/#red-side-story-shades-of-grey-2

North American publication was May 7.

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This is really cute. In a way, it's a bit fluffier than the first. But it's still funny.

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Pub date is 5/21/24
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Debut SF novel with a bit of romance. Unique cultural approach: Korea is the leading nation for space exploration.

Found family, enemies-to-lovers(?), cliffhanger ending.

Nothing much happens in the first 3/4 of the book, unfortunately. Secondary characters are mere plot devices and can only be distinguished by their quirks.

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