Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Category: Books
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The long-awaited sophomore book from the writer of An Astonishing Color of After. It was beautifully written, deeply discusses themes that young Asian Americans face, delivers a beautiful retelling of Chang’e and Houyi, and even has a cute rabbit. Here’s more about An Arrow to the Moon Hunter Yee has perfect aim with a bow…
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The Hugo Award finalists have been announced and I’ve already got a head start on my reading. While I wait for the other books to finally come in from the library, I’ve already finished the first book on the list. And let me tell you, it’s a sleeper success. Here’s more about Catfishing on CatNet…
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It’s the best time of the year! The Hugo Award finalists have been announced! Over the last couple of years, I’ve truly fallen in love with reading science fiction and fantasy novels. One of my favorite challenges throughout the year is reading the Hugo Award finalists and determining who I believe should win these awards.…
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I don’t know about you, but I’ve read pretty much everything Abby Jimenez has written to date. And I have to say, I really loved this one. It’s probably now my new favorite from her and I can’t wait to read the rest. Thanks to Read Forever for the gifted book. Here’s more about Part…
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This is my first John Gwynne and I have a feeling it won’t be my last. The level this book took it when it comes to fantasy and world building was definitely worth not understanding a bit of the Norse language. Here’s more about The Shadow of the Gods After the gods warred and drove…
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I’m seriously going to write this review with my head and not my heart. Because my head noticed a few little things that I wanted more clarity on, but my heart just wants to give it five stars. I might just split the difference and call this 4.5 stars, but that always rounds up. Here’s…
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I was so surprised by how quickly I devoured this book! But who can resist a magical hotel that travels every night to a different city, holds powerful magic, and has a mysterious past that our protagonist is about to uncover. If you’re looking for something fun, magical, and reads a lot like Caraval, then…
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I don’t know about you, but I’m always in the mood for a really good dark academia book. I didn’t know when I picked up The Atlas Six that this would be the book I was looking for. Thanks to Tor Books for the gifted read. Here’s more about The Atlas Six The Alexandrian Society…
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Returning to books after a month of moving has been a bit of a slog, but I feel like I’m coming back to my readerly self and finished the month strong with seven reads! While I did get a lot read this month, I also didn’t absolutely love everything I read. Don’t get me wrong,…
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A beautiful setting, wonderful prose, and a magical world with a lot of darkness surrounding it. It’s The Great Gatsby meets Practical Magic with some great witchy vibes, some dark atmosphere, and a little bit of romance. Thanks Orbit Books for the gifted read! Trigger Warning: murder, blood, gun violence, sexual assault, domestic violence, and…
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