so-soThis was a sweet enough book, but the repeated lack of any kind of meaningful communication made me want to bash my head against the wall. I KNOW it‘s all in service to the plot, but honestly, get a grip, people. It was just too frustrating to thoroughly enjoy the other elements of the plot and the character development. And this one didn‘t have enough dragons, lol.
When the pages are just too pretty to hide#ShieldOfSparrows#BookArt#BookCollecting
pickBook 1 of 2026! Finished this one last night! This is a Why Choose romantasy retelling of Beauty and the Beast with FOUR fae princes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickBinged this one after the more serious Lessons in Chemistry, and it was just what I needed! Saskia, the witch-queen, needs a dark sorcerer to help organize her newly-inherited library. Felix, archduke of Estarion, needs to flee from his abusers, and Saskia is the only person they fear. He hides his identity and takes the job, but finds himself drawn to the witch-queen - who isn‘t as horrible as the rumors imply. A fun and enticing read!
pickOk I get the hype and clearly should have read this sooner. It‘s right up my alley- fae, lots of secrets, magic relics, gods and fate. Loved it! Thank goodness book 2 is out already! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickNot as much fun at the first two, but introduced a lot of new and interesting characters as well as real politic into this fantasy world at war.
The 4th eldest sister tries to be recognized as an adult and makes some stupid decisions while trying to help her sister the queen build an alliance with two other queens who might bring blood and war to their doorstep.
3/5 read for dragons as well as centaurs but less bloody battles
Ok @CSeydel I‘m calling it! Shield of Sparrows was my favorite book of the year! 🎉 This was a year of epic Sanderson fantasy and finding tons of new authors. Wishing everyone a great 2026!
pickI picked this book because of the bingo spots I needed for #ISpyBingoDec @TheAromaofBooks. A collection of 4 novellas. Of course, Kelly Armstrong got my attention. I bailed the second novella by Jeffe Kennedy, too confused to continue, but the 3rd by Melissa Mark I loved. The first book finished for #Welcome2026Readathon
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