pickThis was a fun read! Lots of angst, but like…light angst? If that makes sense. I‘d forgotten a lot about the first book, so the refresher at the beginning was useful instead of annoying, but it might not have been if I‘d read closer together. We learn a lot more about the personalities of our three main characters, and lines are drawn between them all. All 300-some pages are a single day, which is a bit dizzying, but it‘s a good read overall.
Once upon a time in a faraway land, a young prince lived in a shining castle. Although he had everything his heart desired, the Prince was spoiled, selfish, and unkind.
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Where I read a Terry Pratchett book for the first time. I really enjoyed reading I Shall Wear Midnight.
https://www.suzs-space.com/i-shall-wear-midnight-by-terry-pratchett/
pickThe final book in the series, we finally get to see all of the secrets brought to light, and a resolution to the situation with the council.
I will admit, I still had issues with the pacing at times, and I got frustrated with our main characters quite often, but overall I still mostly enjoyed this series.
Contrary to popular belief yule is a celebration heralding the dawning of spring. It's main themes are light, warmth, and renewal. Light to mark lengthening of the days as spring approaches, warmth and renewal for the upcoming growing season. #yule #yuleseasonsswap #swaps #events #sostice
pickI've had this one on my TBR for a while but I never felt in the mood but once I saw that Curry narrated the audio, I needed to give it a listen!
The whole book just takes me back to the way fantasy books used to be written with heavy world building and so much detailing!
Plus I loved Sabriel's portrayal in the book. She's young and unsure at the beginning. It's been a while since I've read a character like her.
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pick14-5 Sep 25 (audiobook)
Silly but very fun YA alternative history depicting the three children of Henry VIII and Lady Jane Grey. Unlike the recent TV series (of which I have only watched one episode but will now resume), this is perfectly suitable for my history-loving 10 year old. I loved the elements of magic and that [spoiler alert], unlike the true history, many of my favourites get happy endings.
A lovely break from my Booker reading.
pickScarlett has always wanted to be invited to join the Caraval game, and for years sent letters to Legend, the master of ceremonies, telling him why she should be invited. When she and her sister finally get invited to the game just days before Scarlett's wedding, she's not sure she should go. Her sister Tella tricks her into it, and when she gets there, nothing is truly as it seems.
