Did you receive any books as gifts during the holidays? I read the Jade City audiobooks a few years ago, and now I have these beautiful paperbacks for my shelves 😍
pickA beautiful story set in 19th century Egypt, although it was a bit repetitive and could‘ve been maybe a third shorter. Mystery, magic, lies, and secrecy all woven together to weave this gorgeous tale. I don‘t think I like the cliffhanger though. Book #102 in 2025 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
For April I have picked this Appalachian horror novel. A time displaced witch and a former mining employee fight back against a negligent mining corporation and a secret evil hidden deep within the mountain.
Beautifully atmospheric and deliciously creepy, it‘s filed under “botanical horror” on my Storygraph! 😂
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For March, we‘ve got an absolutely breathtaking graphic novel adaptation of one of my favorite fantasy novels! Ged‘s story of fighting against a darkness is beautifully portrayed in these illustrations!
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pickThis was such a great story. I can‘t wait to read the rest of the series. I always get a big smile whenever I read these books. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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April belongs to The Book of Love. I‘ve loved Kelly Link‘s short stories, so I was happy to love her full length work too. This is such a weird book, but I really enjoyed it!
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pickFairy tales were already dark, but this retelling leans into a quieter, creepier horror. A Sorceress Comes to Call focuses on coercive control, abusive family dynamics, and the slow accumulation of dread. Inventive, unsettling, and darkly funny, with a refreshingly practical heroine. A standout among fairy-tale retellings.
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pickFantasy isn't really my jam but I've heard amazing things about Kuang AND this one was about books AND my partner is a fan AND I nabbed a skip-the-line audio AND we were spending 10 days hiking in the Alps so it was a perfect choice for a joint listen. I did like the bookish parts and the back stories of both Alice & Peter. The rest... Meh.
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