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I haven‘t fallen like this for a book in a while! I switched repeatedly between print book, ebook, and audiobook so I didn‘t have to stop reading no matter what else I was doing. I did not see where this was going, and I love that I was surprised! Mostly, I am gleeful at learning how maternal ancestors are incorporated in this magical world. I will be obsessively checking for an arc of book two until I find it or it‘s published. ⚔️

Finished my first books of 2022 knocking out 2 spaces on my January #BookSpinBingo board.
Legendborn was fantastic - Bre has tons of personality and the world building is really interesting. I did struggle a bit with keeping the characters straight, but I think that's a me thing.
I was all in on White Smoke - so creepy! - until it just...ended. Now I'm not sure how I feel about it.
Doubling up as my first #BookReport of the year as well!
@Cinfhen

Finally figured out how to make a pretty #BookSpinBingo board on Canva. 🙌 Started listening to tagged book this morning. You know it‘s a #chunkster when 45 minutes of listening gets you 4% through the book. 🤦🏻‍♀️😂

When I was in middle school the king Arthur stories where my obsession. I don't know why I put this off for so long. Probably because I don't read what the books are about and just jump in, but I finally got to this and I flippn loved it! My only frustration is there next book isn't out yet and there's not as big of fandom as I feel there should be!
I did not see the ending coming and I want more. Now!

1. Legendborn; White Smoke; The Story Girl
2. Get my committee reading done; 100 books; keep my Goodreads, tracking spreadsheet and reading journal up to date; keep the new Silent Reading Club I started going for the year
3. Haven't finished anything yet, but Legendborn was the first newly started.
#WeekendReads
@rachelsbrittain

Wow! What a fantastic start to my reading year! 🙌🏻 I loved every bit of this book. It has all the YA tropes in all the right places to make it feel comfortable and familiar, but it goes out and deep in all new ways. I loved the fancy European high magic, the use of Arthurian legend, the dark academia setting, and the way Deonn did not shy from confronting all that colonizer history. Plus the inclusion of African syncretic magical traditions!

I started this book yesterday at 9:00pm and finished it this morning at 4:00am. I have not read a book overnight in a long time. This one was amazing.

Yay! I am in the middle of a couple of other books but I think I‘ll be focusing on this #NewYearsWhoDis pick for this New Year‘s Day 😁

#12Booksof2021 #September #9thBookof2021

#12booksof2021 #June

Excellent! Lots of LGBTQIA+ rep, which I enjoyed.

This is going to be a weird question since I am the one that came up with the prompts... haha

But do u guys think this would work for #BookedByHoliday for January's prompt, New Years?

One of the best books I read this year!

I loved this one! Pages, Squires, Vassels, Rootcraft, Bloodcraft, mediums, legacy, belonging, grief and love. Bree learned to find herself and grow in a place that as she said, was built by people who looked like her, but was never for them or her. The Order is a microcosm of the world at large and Bree has decided to step up and claim her place in it. Chunkster, but every page a gem. Ready for book two!

Breakfast n a book! Good Morning Littens. 🤗😘🤗😘🤗😘🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧

@ElizaMarie @AsYouWish @jb72

Couldn't pass this one up. He's one cool ass dude!!!

I look gorgeous!!! Haha. Now its time to chill out and jump into a new book..... Legendborn. I heard it's a good book. 🤞🤞🤞

Next up is.... Legendborn!!! Really loving Scribd!

♥️💙🧡🤍🖤🤎💜💗💚

135 of 2021. This book was so good! It had Arthurian and African legends mixed in with magic and plenty of adventure. I am looking forward to the next book! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

#fantasy #stackingtheseries #seriesread2021

Of course I would get over my reading slump as soon as the school year starts. Finished 3 books in a little over a week after struggling to finish pretty much any books. This one was so good. I‘m anxiously awaiting book 2!

Wow, oh wow! Couldn‘t put this down and between this and the Caravel series my daughters may have converted me to Fantasy Fiction. A mix of Arthurian offshoot legends with African legends. Fast paced adventure and mystery that keeps you wanting more.

I am posting one book per day from my to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new - don‘t judge me I have a lot of books.
Join the fun if you want. This is day 226.
#bookstoread
#tbrpile
#bookstagram

I‘m late to this book, but wow, it was fantastic! I tend to turn away from contemporary fantasy and Arthurian fantasy - well, this is both of those things. The high reviews for this book convinced me to give it a chance. I read the first half and listened to the second half. I‘m really happy I decided to pick it up because this book is amazing and I‘m excited for the sequel! The narrator did a wonderful job. I hope she narrates the next book.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend if you like fantasy. This is the perfect blend of retelling of the Arthurian legend with new ideas. This book deals with grief, trauma, institutionalized racism, as well as flying demon 👿 imps. The world building is impressive and the pacing is nice and steady, especially for a longer book. There are also really good twists at the end.

Full disclosure: I am not big on fantasy. Read this for book club.

Legendborn is NOT bad, there is a lot to like, but it was too long for me, with too many things going on for me to keep track of. I did listen to the audio, but historically I do better with fantasy on audio than print.

YAAASSSSSSS GIRL.

The cover is jaw dropping! The main character Bree is one of the most realistic fantasy leads I‘ve ever come across in a novel. She is flawed yet powerful and I loved every minute of this book because of her. Nick and Selwyn were well developed characters too.

Thank you Debra for the very generous giveaway! The books arrived today. I love passing on books too, after I‘ve read these they‘ll go in my Little Free Library for my neighborhood to enjoy. 💕

I have nearly nothing bad to say about this book. But, it lacked that umph to make it as good as the last amazing book I read (Ace of Spades. It was amazing and now I‘m comparing everything to it😅). But still, pretty good. After her mom dies, Bree starts a program for smart high schoolers at UNC-Chapel Hill. While there, she discovers The Order of the Round Table, the descendants of King Arthur and his knights, an all white group. ⬇️

#FirstLineFriday

I have been crazy busy, but I have been reading! Thank goodness for audiobooks. I enjoyed this one a lot. I can‘t wait to see the where the rest of the series goes. Some scenes felt slightly abrupt, but I adored the journey of the main character and I love this world of magic

“Legendborn” by Tracy Deonn is phenomenal. It is a king aurthur modern day retelling with a big twist, lots of fantasy and magic and the ending will blow your mind. It is incredible. Read it....read it now!

My full thoughts are on my blog: https://heartandsoulbooks.blogspot.com/2021/05/legendborn.html?m=1

Got in another great read. I really liked the world building here and the unique take on magic. I also felt like the author built a solid plot that developed naturally. I have been in a bit of a slump recently, and Legendborn was a fantastic pick-me-up.

What‘s everyone reading this beautiful Sunday morning? It‘s super cloudy here and might rain so I‘m avoiding cleaning because it‘s perfect book reading weather.

#motherdaughter read. Not much reading has been happening this week due to other stuff (work 😞)
Out tonight to sit in my niece‘s garden. Third time lucky getting married tomorrow (Covid cancellations) but can only have 15 guests so going to wish her luck tonight. Hoping for family party in July.

There were a few Convienient moments, and I was hesitant to start this one personally just because of the profound grief in Brianna's situation at the beginning, but it was a Heck of a good ride with a hell of a good finalé. Can recommend. #BlackGirlMagic #queerbooks #lgbtbooks #pocfantasy #arthurian

Hearing wonderful things about Legendborn!!! Liking it so far! In desperate need of a YA that‘s readable... #legendborn #botm

I loved this book. Highly recommended for fantasy fans, especially those taking on Authurian lore.

I just started this today. Wow,it is so good. This would make a great movie.

Up next is Legendborn by Tracy Deonn. This has been a hold forever in my Libby and now it's finally come.

1. Sometimes.
2. Legendborn is FANTASTIC. Black girl magic and Arthurian legend and secret societies! ❤️💙❤️💙❤️💙
3. Age of the protagonist and the adolescent concerns of the narrative. (Not every book with a teen protagonist is YA.) I don‘t mean to put down adolescent concerns, only that the perspective is self-absorbed.

@ozma.of.oz #sundayfunday

Just finished Caste, so I‘m looking forward to something more escapist now. Up next, Legendborn!

I loved this book. It was fun and exciting. King Arthur with a twist. It gave me such a book hangover. Can‘t wait for book 2

Picked two books for April. I picked the tagged because I have heard so many good things about it and need it in my life. #botm

This will most likely end up on my #Favesof2021 list!! ☺️ It was an action packed thrill ride! With a totally relatable, vulnerable yet fiercely strong MC. It had legends, a touch of romance and plenty of black girl magic.
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️& 1/2 out of 5

🎧 Bree: Did you just Jane Austen me?

Alice: Did you just Star Wars me?

Bree: No I New Hoped you.

😆 I‘m in!

Three chapters later 🙄🤮

The MC Bree is so YA! If you aren‘t a fan of a majority of the more popular YA tropes stay away from the audio because the narration is impeccable, you‘re pulled in to trope madness.

Predictable plot. Super YA MC. Well why did I enjoy the book then? Well let me tell you ...

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/4 👇🏻

I am going to need the sequel to this book ASAP!!!!! I listened to the audiobook in little over a two days. If I didn‘t have to be an adult I probably could have listened to it in a day. This book was action backed and kept my on the edge of my seat. I need more of Bree‘s journey! Hopefully the sequel comes out soon!
#bookspinbingo

READ THIS BOOK.
What a beautiful read! I am so obsessed!!!

#TBRPile 📚 After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high-schoolers at UNC seems like the perfect escape - until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus...