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Glitter
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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From #1 "New York Times" bestselling author Aprilynne Pike comes a truly original new novel "Breaking Bad" meets Marie Antoinette in a near-future world where the residents of Versailles live like it s the eighteenth century and an almost-queen turns to drug dealing to save her own life. Outside the palace of Versailles, it s modern day. Inside, the people dress, eat, and act like it s the eighteenth century with the added bonus of technology to make court life lavish, privileged, and frivolous. The palace has every indulgence, but for one pretty young thing, it s about to become a very beautiful prison. When Danica witnesses an act of murder by the young king, her mother makes a cruel power play . . . blackmailing the king into making Dani his queen. When she turns eighteen, Dani will marry the most ruthless and dangerous man of the court. She has six months to escape her terrifying destiny. Six months to raise enough money to disappear into the real world beyond the palace gates. Her ticket out? Glitter. A drug so powerful that a tiny pinch mixed into a pot of rouge or lip gloss can make the wearer hopelessly addicted. Addicted to a drug Dani can sell for more money than she ever dreamed. But in Versailles, secrets are impossible to keep. And the most dangerous secret falling for a drug dealer outside the palace walls is one risk she has to take."
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KateReadsYA
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I loved this book! It had everything from ball gowns, betrayal, friendship, romance, and drugs made in the form of makeup! I am so glad I picked this out and bought the sequel. Cannot wait to keep reading more of this world!

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KateReadsYA
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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I finally got myself a book light! 📖😌 We've had rainy weather and I love just sitting listening to the rain and reading without all the lights on.

Redfae Silly question but how does it work? Do you clip it onto the book? X 3y
KateReadsYA Haha yeah sorry my finger is covering where it grips onto the book! It's super flexible so bends to accommodate where you want the light. I actually got it from Target. 3y
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KateReadsYA
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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The covers had me sold! Hopefully I like these as much as I think I will. Now to wait for #bookmail

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BooksOnPointe
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Pickpick

As a Marie Antoinette fan, this didn‘t disappoint 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Cosyreader
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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#festivephotochallenge glitter gets everywhere
When I think glitter I think of this film and at Christmas Mariah is definitely everywhere!
#wintergames #readnosedreindeer

StayCurious We think alike haha. +2 4y
youneverarrived The queen of Christmas 👸 4y
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alloriea
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
Pickpick

Honestly I grabbed this because of the cover art and lived the story, espionage, royalty, technology, "hidden worlds" this one really has it all.

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TheRomantiCate
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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#bookmail package the second! This was my first ever order from Book Outlet and what a positive experience! Everything I ordered was in almost brand new condition and it even came a day early than I expected!!

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RebL
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Among the many tidbits shared with the teens in my ambassador program, Aprilynne Pike says she keeps only about 20k of every 60k words she writes and her books play out as movies in her mind.

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Sproutygamer
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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3.5
If you are looking for something different this is it! A dystopian where a company has become it's own country and owns the Palace of Versailles. Inside everyone dresses and has the social rules of the 1700s. Our main character wants out of this word. She decides to sell a drug called glitter hidden in makeup to make enough money to escape. I enjoy a morally grey character and seeing a decline instead of a rise is great sometimes!

RaimeyGallant Scary premise! 6y
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introvertedbooks
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Bailedbailed

I made it 100 pages in and just couldn't. I didn't like any of the characters and it took wayyy too long for the author to get anywhere close to the set up of the plot. The idea seemed really cool but it just wasn't executed right. #bail #springreads #dnf

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introvertedbooks
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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That sort of foolishness certainly occurs often enough in the romantic novels I've read. #bookquotes #love #youngadult #springreads

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introvertedbooks
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Put Throne of Glass back on the shelf, I'm in the mood for mystery and thriller right now so I'm moving on to the next book in my #tbr pile. Seems like historical fiction mixed with mystery and thrills. I'm so down. Plus I've never read any #aprilynnepike before. #springreads #noreaster4 #snowneedstogosomewhere

Reading-In-The-Wings This looks awesome! Let me know how it is!! 6y
introvertedbooks @Reading-In-The-Wings I will. So far it seems like a science fiction thing. Idk how to explain the genre but I'm hooked. 6y
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hes7
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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❤️ #BookMail.

EstelaV I read The Goose Girl when I was young. I've always wanted a complete Book of Bayern set. Those are so pretty. 6y
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Beachesnbooks
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Bookoutlet haul! Couldn't resist 😂

emilyhaldi Yesssssss. Love a good #bookoutlet haul! 6y
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Skyrimir
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Listening to this on Overdrive. I‘m a little addicted!

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SassenachTheBookWizard
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Nope yup. Even during the reread, the ending made my heart drop. I'm all ready for my copy of the sequel now 😁

Soft puppy
Warm puppy
Big ball of fur
Happy puppy
Sleepy puppy
Snore, snore, snore

ladym30 Pretty puppy. 6y
rubyslippersreads Great poem (though my kitties prefer the original 😹). 6y
melbeautyandbooks Love the song! I had Sheldon‘s voice in my head. 🤣 6y
BookwormZette Beautiful puppy! 6y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Reread! 😁

tif Gorgeous cover! 6y
Booksblanketsandahotbeverage Yay! The new one's coming out in February... 😍😱🍾 (edited) 6y
mariaku21 What a beautiful cover! 6y
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WarpedSweetness That's a cool cover! 6y
KarouBlue Your always mentioning cheap websites you can buy books. I need help! Any suggestions??? 6y
BookwormZette Book Outlet, Thriftbooks, BetterWorldBooks 6y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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MartinaLove Where did you buy your bookshelf? 6y
SassenachTheBookWizard @MartinaLove at Ikea! They're the Billy Book shelves 6y
MartinaLove @SassenachTheBookWizard Thank you for answering me ☺ Happy Holidays!! 🎄🎁 6y
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bookelf221
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Mehso-so

While an interesting story, I found myself despising Dani, and despising the main character is just no good.

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bookelf221
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Next up: glitter

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Roselyn_Reads
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Coffee, cats and books - just a few of my favorite things.

rubyslippersreads Mine too! 😻📚☕️ 7y
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Roselyn_Reads
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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There was a beautiful rainbow right outside my window. 🌈

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JacintaMCarter
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SassenachTheBookWizard
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Pickpick

What the hell?! *Cries* why do I let authors do this to me?! I need Shatter now! Come on!

PS...there may be a cliffhanger 🙄🙄🙄 may

I don't know how I didn't see the ending coming! It made sense but Danica seemed so sure...which I guess rubbed off on me. This was really interesting!

Damn it, I need the sequel! February 2018 is so far away! 😭😭😭😭😭

DrJAdMerricksson Who is the little figure? 7y
Captivatedbybooks Man i had this in my hand a put it back! 7y
SassenachTheBookWizard @DrJAdMerricksson it's Jane from Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 7y
Andrew65 Don't you hate it when this happens! 7y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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"The sad truth is that a boy stupid enough to accidentally kill his own lover is far too stupid to cover it up."

Shit just got Game of Thrones level real in chapter 4

Roselyn_Reads I've had this book for a while but haven't read it yet. 7y
Booksblanketsandahotbeverage I've read it and loved it! Watch out - it's a duology... 7y
SassenachTheBookWizard @BookHoarder32 I know! I just saw he cover to the sequel and 😍😍😍😍 7y
lauras.enchanted.library not going to lie - your post just made me buy this book. I passed over it before but then that quote was like a wth moment for me and I went back and bought it 🙈🙈 7y
SassenachTheBookWizard @lauras.enchanted.library lol peer pressure for the win! 7y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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I mean...look at the cover. My history degree is tingling. Even if the book isn't good, I will never give this book away. LOOK AT THE COVER!

ScientistSam 💕that cover 7y
Zelma Very striking and cool! 👍 7y
EliNeedsMoreShelves 😍😍😍 7y
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ptkpepe98 Shiny....pretty...😍 7y
mcipher Beautiful! The book itself sounds freaking crazy. I hope it's good! 7y
Booksblanketsandahotbeverage I need the sequel... thanks for finding the release date :) 7y
WarpedSweetness I just added this book to my TBR purely on cover and title alone. I never do that. 7y
Elisa That cover is 🌟🌟🌟🌟 7y
Caroline2 😲 that is an awesome cover!!! ❤️ 7y
flip58 I want to read this book. Looks so good. 7y
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Booksblanketsandahotbeverage
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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I feel as if I need to hire someone who's full time job will be researching books I want to read and warning me if they're the first in a series or duology.
Any takers?
And oh yeah, this is the first of a duology... things are NOT resolved *grumble grumble*

krismac That would be my dream job! :) 7y
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Madeline
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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About to dive in to this one! How about that cover, huh?

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Roselyn_Reads
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Baked tilapia, asparagus and potatoes for our snowed in dinner.

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Leigh0906
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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I'm a sucker for a good #ya novel. #guiltypleasures #marchintoreading

BibliophileMomma Me too!! 7y
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Roselyn_Reads
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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I couldn't take the day off from work but nonetheless I support all women, from all over...#internationalwomensday #istandwithher #istandwithyou

398.2 This sounds like an interesting book. What do you think of it? 7y
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Leigh0906
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Today's #library #bookhaul! Has anyone read The Waves? It's my lunchtime book club pick for next month, and the description said it was Woolf's most "experimental" novel. Having never read any Virginia Woolf, I have no clue what that means!

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Bookish.Heart
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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I kinda went crazy buying books! This is just part of my #bookhaul. The other half should be coming some time next week. The cover of Glitter drew me in instantly as I wandered the aisles at B&N. I admit I'm a sucker that way. It did get mixed reviews but the plot sounds interesting so I'm going to give it a try! #bookmail #tbrpile

shelf-improvement Ahhh, I didn't realize that Yoon book was out already!! 7y
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Lifeinbooks
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Just got this in the mail! I cannot wait to start reading it! Anyone read it yet? What did you think?

398.2 I haven't but sounds interesting. 7y
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BranCrisp
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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Pickpick

Loved, loved, loved this book! A little sci-fi mixed with historical fiction and just a touch of romance. The characters were fascinating and fully developed. The setting. The costumes. The twists and turns. Cannot wait for more!

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CharissaWeaksAuthor
Glitter | Aprilynne Pike
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First free book of the conference :)
~ Outside the Palace of Versailles, it's modern day. Inside, the people dress, eat, and act like it's the 18th century. The palace has every indulgence, but for one pretty young thing, it's about to become a beautiful prison.

We'll see how it is!

LauraBrook OMG this sounds amazing!!! 8y
[DELETED] 1409720085 This cover is gorgeous! 😍 8y
StephTKO Sold! 8y
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