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These Vicious Masks
These Vicious Masks | Tarun Shanker, Kelly Zekas
England, 1882. Evelyn is bored with society and its expectations. So when her beloved sister, Rose, mysteriously vanishes. she ignores her parents and travels to London to find her, accompanied by the dashing Mr. Kent. But they're not the only ones looking for Rose. The reclusive young gentleman Sebastian Braddock is also searching for her, claiming that both sisters have special healing powers. Evelyn is convinced that Sebastian must be mad, until she discovers that his strange tales of extraordinary people are trueand that her sister is in graver danger than she feared. Jane Austen meets X-Men in These Vicious Masks, the thrilling Victorian adventure from debut authors Tarun Shanker and Kelly Zekas!
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OutsmartYourShelf
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Word for Day 24 of #OminousOctober was Mask.

Another one from the TBR pile.

#Scarathlon2022 #TeamSlaughter @Clwojick @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @eggs

Eggs Beautiful cover 🖤❤️🖤 1y
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DarkMina
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I am posting a book every day from my TBR collection.

Day 30

#tbrpile #bookstoread

Just_reading Definitely read! I just finished it for the second time😊 3y
DarkMina @Just_reading Good to know! 3y
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abookdragonsretreat
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This book was surprisingly good. The plot was well constructed and the romance was on fleek! I liked the world building of victorian England, and the magical element of it. I think the descriptions were a bit lacking at times, and the ending was slightly anti climatic, however I still throughly enjoyed this book and am very excited to read book 2!

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abookdragonsretreat
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Continuing with this one today...🥰

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abookdragonsretreat
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I've been quite excited to read this, I'm a couple chapters in and already love the sarcastic main character, Evelyn, the charming friend Nicholas Kent, and the mysterious Sebastian Braddock 🧡 A swoon worthy mystery laced with magic 🥰🔮

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Cheshirecat913
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A YA trilogy I picked up because of pretty covers. It reminds me very much of The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman, with a twist of X-men like superpowers. It took me about a 1/3 of the 1st book to get into it as it was very simply written & the story does not really start off strong. Still it was a decent 3 ⭐ read for the series. The main character did annoy me through part of book 2 into book 3 with her self pitying but she redeems herself.

Eggs Pretty pic! 4y
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LindseysLibrary303
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Loved this trilogy! I will say the third one is a bit of a let down after the first two but overall I highly recommend! Especially if you love dark Victorian tales filled with magic like me. You should also listen to the audiobook versions! Unfortunately only one and two exist. They never recorded book three 😞
#readingrecommendation

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LindseysLibrary303 @Nute Thank you so much! I‘m enjoying it so far! Looking forward to getting to know you as well! 4y
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Eggs Welcome to Litsy 🥳 4y
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Daria.Adrianna21
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Mehso-so

Long time since an update, huh?

This book was okay. I can't say too many bad things, or good things, for that matter. My main complaint with this book was that something about the pacing was... off. I couldn't form a connection with the characters. I got confused about who was who and the main character had no personality.

However, it was a good book. I'm pretty content with it, but I don't know if I'll read the sequel.

TheBookKeepers Same. I bailed about 75% through mostly bc the characters felt so forgettable to me. Just couldn‘t connect. 5y
Daria.Adrianna21 I think it might be the Mr. or Miss in front of every name @TheBookKeepers. At least partly. I don't even know if I'll read the sequel. 5y
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TheBookKeepers
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I really tried to like this one y‘all! I had about 90 pages left and finally decided to bail. Just couldn‘t connect or get into this one for whatever reason, but still had fun reading along with you all!!! @Shadowfat it‘s in the mailbox on the way back to you! 😊 #lmpbc @kellyann28 @Johanna414

Books88 Mint to be on your nails?! 👀😍 5y
TheBookKeepers @Shadowfat have you mailed the Beasts book back to Kelly yet? 5y
TheBookKeepers @AJBowers It‘s Jamberry, can‘t remember the wrap name though ! 5y
Shadowfat @TheBookKeepers not yet, I'm still reading it. I've had a hard time getting into it. 5y
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sidherinn
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Johanna414
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This wasn‘t amazing, but it was still a fun story and I enjoyed it. I bought the second book hoping the authors start to flesh out the world building a little more. I‘ll be sending it along after the weekend, as soon as I can get it back from Nina who told me “NO” when I just tried to grab it.
#lmpbc @Shadowfat @kellyann28 @TheBookKeepers

TheBookKeepers Haha!! She‘s so cute🥰!! 5y
rretzler 💕 5y
kellyann28 Awww, Nina! She wants to participate too! 5y
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Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers has this made it to you yet? I think it was due to arrive either Tuesday or Wednesday... 5y
TheBookKeepers Yes! Sorry, I even took a picture today but got distracted and forgot to post it! Lol. It made it! 5y
Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers lol no problem! I just wanted to make sure it hadn‘t been lost! 5y
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Johanna414
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Hiding in the back of the library with my book and iced coffee as its being used for testing all day. I think I‘ll finish this today or tomorrow and then pass it along. I‘m enjoying it! @TheBookKeepers @kellyann28 @Shadowfat #lmpbc

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Johanna414
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Annoyed with my husband for falling asleep on the couch while I put the kids to bed on literally his only night off this week. I keep trying to tell myself that it‘s extra reading time for me, but I‘m still annoyed. So I‘m going to sit here, eat candy, read, and pout.

Rachel.Rencher Toss skittles at him until he wakes up. He can't be mad because there will be candy waiting for him. 😜 5y
Johanna414 @Rachel.Rencher haha I like the way you think! Don‘t think it would work though- he‘s one of those weird people who falls asleep the minute he lays down and is pretty much dead to the world. 5y
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Johanna414
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I forgot to post when this got delivered a few days ago... sorry! I‘ve for a few minutes before I have to pick up the kids so I‘m going to start it now. @Shadowfat @kellyann28 @TheBookKeepers #lmpbc

Johanna414 Also, @TheBookKeepers I finally got your book in the mail today 5y
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kellyann28
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@johanna414 I sent next month's #LMPBC to you! I forgot to take a picture of it so here is a picture of our mailbox in the distance 😂 @shadowfat @TheBookKeepers

Soubhiville Beautiful-azaleas? 5y
kellyann28 @Soubhiville Yes! We have two of them and they are both beautifully blooming right now since our weather is turning. 5y
tammysue They‘re so pretty! ;) 5y
Crazeedi I love your azaleas!!!❣❣ 5y
TheBookKeepers Omg those flowers 🌺😍😍😍😍 5y
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kellyann28
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Finished my #LMPBC for this month! This was a so-so for me. I wanted to give it a thumbs up, but I juuuust couldn't quite get there. Definitely some good ideas going on in this one, though. I will probably get it in the mail next week sometime. @Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers @Shadowfat

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kellyann28
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Got some #LMPBC mail today! Going to start on this one in a day or two :) @Shadowfat @TheBookKeepers @Johanna414

Johanna414 😁😁😁 5y
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Shadowfat
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I liked this more than I thought I would! It reminds me of a more discreet version of the X-Men in Victorian England. It's on the way to you @kellyann28 ! #lmpbc group g @Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers

kellyann28 Woo hoo! I am not big into comic heroes BUT I have always liked X-Men so I am excited to get this! 5y
Johanna414 Can‘t wait for this one! 5y
TheBookKeepers Awesome! Also sorry Molly ur package was delayed bc my son failed to put the flag up on our mailbox the other day 🙄. I dropped it off at the post office this morning tho!! 5y
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Shadowfat
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I was thinking of choosing one of these for my #lmpbc group g pick. Thoughts? @Johanna414 @TheBookKeepers @kellyann28

TheBookKeepers I‘ve already read Three Dark Crowns, it‘s a good series! Out of the other two, I‘d like to read These Vicious Masks 5y
kellyann28 I haven't read any of them! I'm fine with either 😊 5y
Johanna414 I‘ve been wanting to read These Vicious Masks for awhile, but Mrs. Queen Takes the Train also sounds fun. I‘d be happy reading either of them! 5y
Shadowfat I'll go with These Vicious Masks then. I can't wait to get started! 5y
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kgriffith
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A fun little listen while I putter and prepare for company. Thanks for the rec, @SassenachTheBookWizard 😊

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Slajaunie
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Done! I enjoyed this one. Me. Kent is hilarious! I like the way he and Ms. Windham banter. A sister is kidnapped, powers are revealed, and a rescue is mounted and carried out. Fun and enjoyable! Starting “Winter now”.

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Slajaunie
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Starting this one. I did not realize it was a series when I bought it. Hope I like it.

Cailey_Mac Honestly this was a great series; I just love Mr.Kent and his sass! 5y
Slajaunie Good to hear! Thanks! @Cailey_Mac 5y
Cailey_Mac @Slajaunie Absolutely! 5y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Yup! I still love this series! Book two is even better so I'm. Beyond gitty right now to pick up the sequel soon

Cailey_Mac I‘m a sucker for Mr.Kent! I love his wit and sass😂 5y
SassenachTheBookWizard @Cailey_Mac I become even more a sucker of with and sass when the books set in Victorian England 🤣🤣🤣🤣 5y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Another reread!

Slajaunie What is you rating for this book? 5y
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Lreads
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Does anyone else have a hard time concentrating in public? I was trying to read yesterday while keeping watch over some people moving a relatives belongings. Actually, this entire month has been one distraction after another and I'm so ready for it to be over! I really want to read this book!
#ebook #kindle #concentration

erista Yes! I have a hard time focusing on a book in public. I prefer to read at home. 6y
MarriedtoMrT I can rarely read in public. I‘m so jealous of people who can. 6y
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Cailey_Mac
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Even though my attention span was quite lacking in the reading department this week, this novel was a quick read! Full of fun sassy and stubborn characters (oddly reminds me of my best friend) this takes you on a ride to save a kidnapped sister before it‘s too late! Quoted as being a cross between a Jane Austen novel and X-Men, this novel was a nice breath of fresh air for me 👌🏼

Mommamanzi I enjoyed this trilogy so much! 6y
Cailey_Mac @Mommamanzi I‘m loving it so far! 6y
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Cailey_Mac
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Hehe there are TONS of great sentences and paragraphs that are clever and funny, but this one made me giggle this morning 😂📖 #currentread #finallyfinishingthisbook

wanderinglynn 😂😂😂 So true! 6y
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Cailey_Mac
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So does anyone else get so excited to read, just to... not read? That‘s been my week 🙃 I have about 3 hours daily I could be reading, and I find myself doing everything but; but luckily I am back to it on lunch!📖 #procrastination #currentlyreading

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Cailey_Mac
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So this first page is BEAUTIFUL and cracked me up! Can‘t wait to dive into this story; it‘s only been sitting on my shelves since, idk, 2016😅📖 #currentread #mountTBR #tbr #TheseViciousMasks

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TaylorMay
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I was #audio opening this morning and my candy cart was so aestheticly pleasing I had to document it 😍😍😍 #ListenWhileYouWork

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LoverofLit
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The wit and dry, quick humor in the dialogue of this book was delicious. While there were some plot holes and pieces that were a tad cliche, I didn't see the end coming and I really liked the main character in this. I'll read the other two for sure. ⭐⭐⭐ and a half out of 5!

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LoverofLit
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"I don't need a hero. But I could never love a man who would not be my ally."

celtichik Preach! 6y
Bronte_Chintz 🙌🏻 6y
i.z.booknook Yes!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 6y
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LoverofLit
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"We do not remain the same each minute to the next. Every word you hear, every sight you see, every smell, every thought you have, every moment - it all changes you. We keep putting on mask after mask, layers over layers."

RaimeyGallant I think so, too. 6y
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LoverofLit
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Always cuddling a babe on my lap while reading and enjoying some wine. 👶 🍷 📚 ❤

readingjedi Babe. Booze. Book. Awesome combination! 6y
InBooksILive That is one awfully handsome babe too ❤ 6y
LoverofLit Best combo ever! @readingjedi 6y
LoverofLit Aww thank you @InBooksILive 💕 6y
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LoverofLit
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Here I go with my next #pop18 pick! #steampunk #popsugarreadingchallenge

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sammisho
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X-Men meets Jane Austen. Sold.
I wanted to like this more than I did. But I still liked it enough to continue on with the series. The narration of the audio wasn't great, and I am wondering if that detracted from the story? I will be reading the rest of the series in print.

TaylorMay Yeah. I hate it when the audio takes away from the book. I just started the 2nd book too. 6y
sammisho @TaylorMay Hoping I enjoy the print version more! #teamsebastian, right? 6y
TaylorMay @sammisho I honestly can't pick!!! I know it's horrible but I loved them both. I read the first in print and read it in a day. So I loved it, but that's just me. I waited too long before starting the 2nd book though and now I need a refresher 😢 6y
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Linsy
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Austen + X-Men = ❤️🖤 #eyes #150pnpcoverparty

Mommamanzi The third one cones out this year!!! 6y
Linsy @Mommamanzi Really? So exciting!! I need to catch up! I‘ve only read the first so far. Did you like the second one as well then? 6y
LeahBergen Well, that sounds like a fun mix. 👍🏻 6y
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Mommamanzi I LOVED it! I highly recommend it 😍 6y
Linsy @Mommamanzi Oooh, I‘ll have to move it up my TBR then! I just got this book back from a friend and was reminded of how much I adored it! 6y
rachelsbrittain Um, yes please? That sounds like an amazing mix! 6y
sammisho This is on my TBR for this year! 6y
CrowCAH Beautiful cover!❤️ 6y
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thereadingowlvina
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The perfect mix of #mystery, #suspense, #supernatural and #romance were the catalyst for this delightful and entertaining read! It's a #historicalfantasyfiction set in #England 1882. Truth be told, I almost DNF this book. It was rather slow-paced for me in the beginning and I just couldn't get into it. Jaw-dropped, flabbergasted and book hangover when I finished this book!
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Full review at https://www.goodreads.com/thereadingowlvina

#fantasy

thereadingowlvina @Avanders I finished this book! AWESOMENESS! 😁 6y
Avanders Yay!! So glad you liked it!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 6y
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thereadingowlvina
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I really need to read at least half of this book tonight! It's a pretty interesting read but somewhat slow paced. Anyone read this book? Please share your thoughts 😊
#historicalfiction #supernatural #currentread

Avanders It must pick up because I think of it as a quick read☺️ Definitely worth it! Hope it picks up for you soon!! 6y
thereadingowlvina @Avanders Ok, thanks! I shall continue reading this book. I'm actually on the verge of quitting it 😐 6y
Avanders Oh! Then I *really* hope you enjoy it and I'm not leading you astray 😉 6y
thereadingowlvina @Avanders Haha no worries! You're not. It's a pretty interesting read no doubt. I just find it a bit slow. I need some motivation to continue reading it 😁 6y
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I started this book about 10 months ago and only got to page 52 before stopping. Even though I liked it, life just got in the way of me finishing it. But I read the rest today in one sitting, and it was amazing! I love the dynamic between Evelyn and the others with powers. But I can‘t decide which guy I want her to end up with... Either way, this book is awesome! Now I have to read the second one before the third one comes out next month!

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I wasn't totally sure what to expect from this book but it was so weird in a good way. the powers seemed so normal in the society (not massive fantasy vibes with the history even though it was there.) I'm so interested in all the different powers! Keep trying to decide which one I would want. I really loved Evelyn but I found the male leads to be almost interchangable making it hard to keep them as separate characters.

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SassenachTheBookWizard
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After yesterday successes, I'm reaching for my other historical fiction paperbacks with curious covers! 🤞🤞🤞🤞

MaureenMc I lurve this series! 6y
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TaylorMay
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I cannot even put into words how much I loved this book!! I read it in almost one sitting and as soon as I was done I was looking it up on Goodreads. The very best thing? There are more!!! I'm so excited to dive back into this world. I love the characters and I am hopelessly split on this damn love triangle. ❤ Sebastian AND Nick

TaylorMay @Booksandcooks this was my last 5🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 book. It was simply amazing I couldn't put it down so I read it all in one night. #7777giveaway 6y
Megabooks Great!! 6y
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TaylorMay
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Had a quiet morning the other day after an eye appt. I'm further in this book now because I can NOT put it down! Seriously amazing. Had I not worked alllll day yesterday I would have finished it. I can't wait to get back to it. Seriously, if you like Jane Austen and a little bit of supernatural mystery. This is 100% a must read. #BooksAndBreakfast #Crepes

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TheRomantiCate
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#Riotgram DAY 3: THREE WORD TITLES— a little something for everyone!!

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Kmmsellers
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This book was just what I needed this weekend. The best way I can describe it is Heroes (the t.v. Series) set in Victorian London. There was nothing too original here, but it was a fun, quick read. I want more.

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Kmmsellers
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I've read quite a few heavy books in a row and decided I needed something a little fun. Thanks @ElizaTodd for including this in the #summersantagoespostal box! I'm about 60 pages in and loving it so far. 😊

ElizaTodd I'm so glad!! Enjoy 💕 7y
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Reverieandink
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Looove this series! Just a little hand lettering for my favorite character 😊

#bookquote #lettering #handlettering #theseviciousmasks #theseruthlessdeeds #steampunk #yalit #yafantasy

realitysabore Aahhhh this has been on my tbr for too long! I need to get to it ASAP! 7y
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I really enjoyed this book. It is a first in a series. I liked the first book, but I don't know if I will continue on with this series. It's a mystical look in Victorian England. This is my favorite reading era, but this first book didn't hook me enough to continue this series and to see what happens to Evelyn and her friends.