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Dawn Of The North

Dawn Of The NorthTitle: Dawn of the North
Author: Demi Winters
Series: The Ashen #3
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 588
Length: 22h 10m
Narrator: Islay Jacobs
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My Thoughts

DAWN OF THE NORTH was everything I wanted in this third story and more. I loved that we got POVs from more characters. I loved seeing Kass’ country, learning more about his people and their magic, and learning more about him as well. I loved seeing Saga become more confident in herself. I loved seeing the bloodline gift through Silla and see how that affected Myrkur and his scheming. I’m so excited to see where the next installment will take us in this journey. I’m especially curious to see how Silla and Saga’s relationship may change now that they’re together.

How Freaking Romantic

How Freaking RomanticTitle: How Freaking Romantic
Author: Emily Harding
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 344
Length: 9h 17m
Narrator: Allyson Ryan
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My Thoughts

I really enjoyed HOW FREAKING ROMANTIC. I thought it was fun emotional story. I really liked Bea and Nate. They had great chemistry. I’m glad Bea found a more healthy place to direct her anger. I’m also glad Josh got the help he needed and that he and Jill could have a better parting.

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Wild Reverence

Wild ReverenceTitle: Wild Reverence
Author: Rebecca Ross
Series: Letters of Enchantment #3
Genre: Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 527
Length: 22h 8m
Narrator: George Weightman, Hannah van der Westhuysen, Rebecca Norfolk
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My Thoughts

When I read DIVINE RIVALS and RUTHLESS VOWS, I really wanted to learn more about the gods and their magic system. I’m so glad Ross decided to write WILD REVERENCE as a prequel from the POV of one of those gods. I loved spending time in the Under and Skyward Realms. I also loved seeing the Mortal Realm from a god’s perspective. Matilda was a fantastic character to give us the insight we wanted. I loved watching her grow into her powers, gaining confidence, and kicking ass. I especially enjoyed witnessing her life with and love for Vincent.

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Bury Our Bones In The Midnight Soil

Bury Our Bones In The Midnight SoilTitle: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil
Author: V.E. Schwab
Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQ+
Format: Audio
Pages: 535
Length: 18h 26m
Narrator: Katie Leung, Marisa Calin, Julia Whelan
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My Thoughts

I didn’t realize BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL was a vampire story going in. That was a fun discovery. I enjoyed the stories of each of the women. Although, Alice was my favorite because I related to her more than the other two. I wasn’t as interested in or drawn to the sapphic relationships as I was the other aspects of the story. However, I think these relationships were the best way to tell the story Schwab wanted to tell.

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The Poet Empress

The Poet EmpressTitle: The Poet Empress
Author: Shen Tao
Genre: Fantasy
Format: Audio
Pages: 400
Length: 15h 43m
Narrator: Katharine Chin, Eric Yang
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My Thoughts

I’m really glad I decided to read THE POET EMPRESS. It’s a lot darker than I normally read and it’s my first anti-romance, but I ended up loving the story and all that was at stake. I especially loved the Chinese historical and poetic influences. The political intrigue and the themes of nature vs. nurture, redemption, and revenge gave me a lot of think about as I read. I’m glad the book ended the way it did. I think it was right for the story and the characters.