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Oof, there is a LOT going on here. So much so that I'm glad I listened to the Nerdy Book Club podcast's review, because there were a couple of things I missed. It's really dark and heavy for YA. It's gripping, though, and I'm going to be jumping straight into the next book in the trilogy.

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This book was a bit harder to get into than the first one.
I still really enjoyed it! I'm looking forward to reading the third one

I gave it 70 pages but couldn‘t really get into this book as much I did the first. So for now I‘m going to send it back to the library and maybe come back for it later.

Another miserable morning at soccer. It was meant to be sunny and nice but there is fog and rain. No walk but at least I brought my book to read!

To begin tomorrow

These gorgeous covers 😍😍

I really enjoyed this read. I mean, sure, you could drive a truck through the plot holes, but the romance elements are slightly less ridiculous in the sequel. The real accomplishment here is the gorgeous world-building, and so overall I thought that this was an improvement over Daughter of Smoke and Bone.

I loved book one in the series but I couldn‘t find book 2 with the same cover design until today! It‘s in perfect condition from HPB. I have no idea when I will get to read it but I‘m so happy to have found it!

I missed yesterday. Oops.

I've heard great things about this YA series and I can't wait to read them.

#BeginsWith @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @Eggs

It's been a minute, or possibly ever since I only read one book at a time.This year I'm trying something different and I have been loving being fully immersed only in this world.
Laini Taylor has been drawing me in so completely. Karou is badass, and honestly so is Zuz. I love her characters, I love these books and 2 days after finishing the second I'm already halfway through the third.

The Library Friends for the library I work for (just one of the two library systems near me)had their huge used book sale this weekend. Today was the fill-a-bag sale where the price depends on the size of your bag. I found many books I don't need (because I already have tons I haven't read) and several I've already read and am excited to own. Also managed to find two queer books! #BookHaul #LibraryFriends #UsedBooks

1-4 Sep 2021 (audiobook)
Quite addictive. It is an interesting world built by Laini Taylor. I particularly enjoyed the foreshadowing of the apocalypse (angel v monster) to come in the final instalment of the trilogy.

This was a good read. I enjoyed book 1 more than this one but it was still enjoyable. I enjoyed having a few more new perspectives. I just felt like Karou wasn't her normal self and that kind of ruined this book for me after seeing how fierce she was in book 1. I cant wait for book 3 and hopefully we go out with a bang.

Bk2 of #FabulousFebruary & Bk9 of Feb is done. I flew through this, the 2nd in her DOSAB trilogy, though it wasn‘t quite as good as the 1st, it was still brilliant. Talk about star crossed lovers, mix that with a war between species & you have writing gold. Now jumping straight to the last book coz that ending😱 #PennyPerPage #544cents #SeriesRead2021 #StackingTheSeries #ChunksterChallenge #NerdReading2021 #FiveWordTitle #Pageathon #BookspinBingo

Was up till 5am glued to this beauty, so today is a late start to my #FabulousFebruary #readathon I was planning on switching up books but as soon as I finished DOSAB I had to keep going with the story. Already over halfway so in a few hours I‘ll probably be diving into Bk3! How‘s your Sunday looking?

P.S How stunning are these covers!!

I think I got my groove back and I'm owing it to the gorgeous little gem right here.

I listened to this before but I must have rushed through it or not been in the mood for it because I remembered next to nothing! So much going on and I can't wait to finally see how this ends ❤

#bookspinbingo #jumpstart2021 #seriesread2021
@TheAromaofBooks @Lizpixie @Clwojick @TheSpineView

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On my #bookquilt because I love her books. It was hard to choose what book of hers to pick and what series, but finally picked this title just bc it contained Starlight.

Remember when books were only available via library cards?! Starting a new audiobook on a walk with my book buddy. Thanks for these amazing socks @CareBear

#TarotTakeOver Day 4 #AceofSwords 🗡

This book begins right after it is revealed to Karou her true identity.

@ErinSueMreads @Meaw_catlady

Incredible. I don‘t know what to say. In my humble opinion, this is master storytelling. Beautiful, otherworldly, poetic.. I honestly don‘t have words. This is a great sequel, I was so enthralled in this world. I‘m so in love with so many of these characters and it‘s a dangerous thing for my heart. It got stomped on a few times in this one.
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I should already be done with this but family stuff popped up and It looks like I‘ll be starting my August TBR challenge a little late :/ oh well, I‘m not in a hurry to finish this one anyways ❤️

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Really hoping Hazael and Liraz stick with Akiva. Also I‘m loving all the new characters! this book is SO good so far!! Man I love the world/characters Laini builds🖤🌙✨ it did make me dream about teeth last night tho.

Before I start my TBR bingo I‘m going to take this last week to continue a couple trilogies I‘ve started 🖤 I loved Smoke and Bone so so much and I don‘t know why it‘s taken me this long to pick up the sequel.

The second book of the trilogy may have lost a bit of the magic from the first book, but it was still lyrical and exciting and a wonderful read. The ending kept building and I couldn't wait to start the third book the minute I finished this.

Taking a break from all the thrillers I‘ve been reading lately and finally getting to the sequel to Daughter of Smoke & Bone!

This book is the second in the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series. It wasn't so good as the first one, mostly because Akiva and Karou were rarely together. It reminded me of the second book in the Twilight series, New Moon, where Edward and Bella were rarely together. It did allow me to start to like Ziri, another man vying for Karou's attention. I would still recommend the book. 🌟🌟🌟🌟

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#2

I think I enjoyed this book more than the first one. The last third of the first book included some romance, which I usually can't handle too much of, but I see now that this was needed in order to set the scene for some of the second book.

In this book Karou feels angry and betrayed and struggles with her emotions and feelings towards Akiva and makes some questionable decisions.

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Almost finished, have powered through this quite quickly.

Morning coffee in my favourite tea cup.

Been listening to An Echo of Things to Come whilst meal prepping/freezer meals.

Now to to put my feet up, get comfy and get back into Days of Blood and Starlight.

I have my trusty snitch slippers on and my comfy leggins.

What's your go to comfy item you love to read with?

Had this series of books in my audible library for a long time finally got round to reading it was hooked straight away great series

“dead souls dream only of death. small dreams for small men. it is life that expands to fill worlds. life is your master, or death is.“

All set for the weekend! 😬 I hope this book is better than the first one! Any fans?

I loved this book! The prose is so lyrical even with such dark content.
The next book could go in any direction that I'm both excited and trepidatious going forward 😄

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perfect timing, just finished smoke & bone last night and this one comes in the mail today 🖤 curious to see if it picks up where we left off. I might have to take a break and read something else before i start this one tho, just so i can savor and hold on to the last book for a little bit longer :)

Books to read

Ever want to read anything other than what you already have and just randomly start searching whatever Libby has available?
I have no idea how I'm going to find time to read these, or if I'm even going to want to, but at least I have options 😂
*note: these aren't even close to all my library reads. I'm so screwed 😂😂😂

"I am one of billions. I am stardust gathered fleetingly into form. I will be ungathered. The stardust will go on to be other things someday and I will be free."

A sunny summer day spent reading outside. I'm really loving this series, but I hate the covers 😂

Omg I love this world. Can‘t wait to start the next one!!

Up next on audio!!

I am down to the last 50 pages and I have to say I am so scared for the end of this book 🥺 I will also say that I am enjoying this one WAY more than the first one. Wow!

Some mornings just call for a skull mug and toaster strudels. 💀😋