Simone and Her Books
books, reviews, and recommendations
Category: Books
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Hello everyone! It’s been quite some time since I’ve written in this space and mostly because I’ve been trying to figure out what I want to do here. As much as I love reading and writing reviews, I felt a bit stagnant coming down to the end of 2022 and wanted to take a break…
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Happy March! I love this month and I feel it has a lot to do with spring. I feel it in the air and despite living in a humid climate and experiencing summer all year round, I want to celebrate the occasion with some fantastic fantasy! This month, I’m exploring some rereads, some new books,…
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What if one day you walked through your bedroom mirror and find yourself in a castle that grants wishes? That’s what happens to Kokoro in this incredible story. Thanks to Erewhon Books for the gifted copy. Here’s more about Lonely Castle in the Mirror Bullied to the point of dropping out of school, Kokoro’s days…
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Just so you know, I’m going to be listening to zither music while I write this review. Here’s more about Strike the Zither The year is 414 of the Xin Dynasty, and chaos abounds. A puppet empress is on the throne. The realm has fractured into three factions and three warlordesses hoping to claim the…
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When I first read Legendborn, I knew that Tracy Deonn was onto something really special. The story of how a young Bree finds out the truth of her ancestry has captured so many readers. People hesitant to read the book absolutely love it by the end. People who don’t normally read fantasy are compelled to…
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The second book in The Last Binding trilogy and the action, adventure, and romance start to deepen! Thanks to Tor Dot Com for the gifted copy of this book. Here’s more about A Restless Truth The most interesting things in Maud Blyth’s life have happened to her brother Robin, but she’s ready to join any…
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While I know everyone loves October for the spooky reads and December for the holiday reads, lonely November needs some love and what better way to celebrate this month between two big holidays (in most countries. The US has Thanksgiving) than with some super cozy books. Grab yourself a cup of hot cider or a…
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Well, this incredible series is over and I’m sad because it was exactly what I wanted. It’s soapier, it’s got more action, lots of adventures, and will make you feel all the things. Thanks to Harper Voyager for the gifted book. Here’s more about Heart of the Sun Warrior After her perilous quest to free…
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My first book by Adrienne Young and I regret not picking her up sooner. This is her adult fantasy filled with magic, mystery, and a bit of romance. Thanks to Delacorte Press for the gifted read. Here’s more about Spells for Forgetting Emery Blackwood’s life changed forever the night her best friend was found dead…
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A fantasy book that uses science fiction elements? Count me in. Here’s more about Only a Monster It should have been the perfect summer. Sent to stay with her late mother’s eccentric family in London, sixteen-year-old Joan is determined to enjoy herself. She loves her nerdy job at the historic Holland House, and when her…
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