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 Defy The night Trilogy Author: Brigit Kemmerer Genre: romantasy   Audience: YA   Rating: ⭐⭐⭐.5   ♡♡♡♡ Synopsis of first book: The kingdom of Kandala is on the brink of disaster. Rifts between sectors have only worsened since a sickness began ravaging the land, and within the Royal Palace, the king holds a tenuous peace with a ruthless hand. King Harristan was thrust into power after his parents' shocking assassination, leaving the younger Prince Corrick to take on the brutal role of the King's Justice. The brothers have learned to react mercilessly to any sign of rebellion--it's the only way to maintain order when the sickness can strike anywhere, and the only known cure, an elixir made from delicate Moonflower petals, is severely limited. Out in the Wilds, apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade is tired of seeing her neighbors die, their suffering ignored by the unyielding royals. Every night, she and her best friend Wes risk their lives to steal Moonflower petal

 Romantasy  September  book releases 2024  Hello book besties! In this blog post i will share with you 5 Romantasy September book releases that caught my attention and added to my TBR. let's get started. ♡♡♡♡ 1. Throne of secrets Author: Kerri Maniscalco Genre: romantasy Audience: Adult ♡♡♡♡ Synopsis A wicked prince determined to save his kingdom. Gabriel Axton—infamous as the Prince of Gluttony, the self-proclaimed rake of rakes—has always lived for indulgence: in delicious food, in tantalizing women, and most of all, in the thrill of the hunt, where his love of danger can take over. But when his favorite adventure takes a deadly turn, he realizes something is very wrong in his demon court. With the clock ticking, he must turn to the only one who might uncover the truth: a journalist he has spent a decade avoiding… A reporter hell-bent on finding the truth. Adriana Saint Lucent has been on the hunt for years—if she could just report something damning enough about that n

 Dark Verse  series review Author: RuNyx Genre: Mafia romance   Audience: Adult   Rating: ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐ ⭐   ♡♡♡♡ Synopsis of first book: What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object in the field of death? In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all - his skills unparalleled, his morality questionable, and his motives unknown. He is lethal and he knows it. As does Morana Vitalio, the genius extraordinaire daughter of the rival family. What Caine does with weapons, Morana does with computers. When a twenty-year old mystery resurfaces, Morana infiltrates Caine's house, intent on killing him, unaware of a tie that binds them together. Hate, heat, and history clash together with unexpected sparks. But something bigger, something worse is happening in their world. And despite their animosity, only they can fight it down. - Goodreads   ♡♡♡♡  R

  As Long  as the lemon trees  grow book review. Hello book besties!! This is a review for one of my favorite books ever.I've finished reading it last year and the second I finished it I wished that I could forget it just to read it again for the first time.I want to share with you my thoughts on this masterpiece of a book. so let's get started! ♡♡♡♡ Author: Zoulfah Katouh Genre: Historical fiction Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Audience: YA   ♡♡♡♡     I want appreciate this dedication because I really like it and I feel like I relate to it from the Hayao Miyazaki part.I also find it very unique and inspiring❤                       ♡♡♡♡                                Synopsis of book:   Salama Kassab was a pharmacy student when the cries for freedom broke out in Syria. She still had her parents and her big brother; she still had her home. She had a normal teenager’s life. Now Salama volunteers at a hospital in Homs, helping the wounded who flood through the doors daily. Secretly, though,

 Jasad Heir full review Author: Sara Hashem Genre: Fantasy romance   Audience: YA   Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5   ♡♡♡♡  Synopsis: Ten years ago, the kingdom of Jasad burned. Its magic outlawed; its royal family murdered down to the last child. At least, that’s what Sylvia wants people to believe. The lost Heir of Jasad, Sylvia never wants to be found. She can’t think about how Nizahl’s armies laid waste to her kingdom and continue to hunt its people—not if she wants to stay alive. But when Arin, the Nizahl Heir, tracks a group of Jasadi rebels to her village, staying one step ahead of death gets trickier. In a moment of anger Sylvia’s magic is exposed, capturing Arin’s attention. Now, to save her life, Sylvia will have to make a deal with her greatest enemy. If she helps him lure the rebels, she’ll escape persecution. A deadly game begins. Sylvia can’t let Arin discover her identity even as hatred shifts into something more. Soon, Sylvia will have to choose between the life she w

   Bookish Discussion episode #2  Hello book besties! Welcome to the second episode of Bookish Discussions! Today, we're diving into a topic that's been the subject of much debate among book lovers: movie adaptations. It's no secret that movie adaptations of popular books have been all the rage lately, with beloved stories like "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" trilogy and "It Ends With Us" making their way to the big screen or streaming platforms. However, I have a rather unpopular opinion about these adaptations. ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ While many people enjoy seeing their favorite books come to life on screen, I personally am not a big fan of movie adaptations. You might be wondering why, so let me explain. One of the main reasons is that I don't like seeing characters that are not how I imagined them while reading the book. When I dive into a story and start picturing the characters in my mind, it's a personal and intimate experience. I form my own uniqu