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It‘s been a while since I‘ve read a Viking-themed fantasy, and “A Fate Inked in Blood” was one that I found interesting. Bjorn is a heck of a character (in a good way), but Freya was a tad annoying at times. Now onto the sequel!

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I adore this series, and let me tell you that I absolutely flew through this book! I really enjoyed the character development in this story, and the reappearance of previous main characters was an added bonus. The ending had a satisfying yet bittersweet conclusion, and I can‘t really think of a better way to end this book.

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I found the premise of “Famous Last Words” very intriguing, and the way that the plot and mystery came together was something I didn‘t anticipate (except for one plot twist that I saw coming). Overall, a solid mystery and thriller!

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“Empire of Shadows” was a fun and witty adventure that felt reminiscent of “The Mummy” (insert the confident declaration of “I am a librarian” quote here because I got those vibes as well). I really enjoyed Ellie‘s and Adam‘s characters and their story, and I‘m looking forward to see what the next book holds!

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I really enjoyed Kyo-kun‘s storyline in this volume, and I‘m a big fan of the found-family vibes as well!

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I didn‘t like the second volume of “Fruits Basket” as much as I did the first, however this was still a decent read that delved a little more into the characters, and hints at darker themes in the future.

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“Where The Library Hides” is a solid end to this duology. I wasn‘t the biggest fan of the twist related to both of Inez‘s parents (it was simply okay, slightly interesting but I still feel weird from it). Inez‘s and Whit‘s relationship was probably the best part of this book.

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Volume 15 introduces Hades‘ and Poseidon‘s brother, Zeus, and I think that he will be a fun addition! Also the kidnapping plot was interesting and I‘m curious to see how that story progresses.

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I love illustrations in books, however some of the pictures scattered throughout the book caused weird formatting where there would be a blank page before the next. There were also several editing errors and use of AI art that made me regretting the $65 I paid for this edition. The story itself was charming yet short, and I wished it had been a bit more fleshed out.

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“Fearless” was a solid end to this trilogy that contains several plot twists and an ending that I didn‘t see coming. As someone who preferred Kai in the love triangle, I do feel like Kitt was done dirty in this book, and especially towards the end. I‘m still trying to wrap my head around that ending, but its conclusion is mostly satisfying.

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“The Apothecary Diaries: Volume 1” wasn‘t what I was expecting, but I think that it‘s interesting enough that I‘ll end up picking up the next book!

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It was very interesting to see what it would be like if Iruma joined the student council! The “villain” of this volume was super annoying so hopefully they don‘t show up again anytime soon 😅

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Several years ago, I checked out “Mistborn” from my local library and ended up DNFing it about 240ish pages in. As I‘ve gotten more into Brandon Sanderson‘s books this year, I decided to give “Mistborn” another try and I‘m very glad I did. I appreciated the world-building so much more this time around, and the ‘heist‘ and found-family feels solidified it as a great read. Overall, I‘m so glad I gave this book another chance!

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Volume 14 was funny yet heartwarming in several ways! I really enjoyed this volume and the last page (bonus page) had me dying laughing 🤣

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Wow. Volume 11 of Spy x Family was INTENSE and I loved every single minute of it! I‘m not sure how the next volumes will be able to compete with this one 😬

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It was fun to see how the rest of the Battler Party played out! I really enjoy these characters and look forward to the rest of this series!

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Freida McFadden is a master of misdirection, and the massive plot twist was one that I would never see coming. It was interesting to see how this book differed from its predecessor in terms of plot, but I felt like Millie was still a bit annoying and immature as a character. Overall, this is a solid follow up to “The Housemaid”, however the first book in this series still reigns supreme.

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“Versus: Volume 1” had me hooked from the very beginning, and the two big plot twists were well done and very interesting. The world-building was fantastic and I will absolutely be reading more volumes of this series.

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Immediate five stars just for the panda versions of the teddy demons, they deserve each and every one of those stars 🐼. Seriously though, this volume had a lot of heart and humor and I loved every second of it.

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I picked up “The Sunlit Man” as I was a fan of several of Sanderson‘s other secret projects/novels, however I found that this one was simply alright. I feel like I was already at a disadvantage as I haven‘t read Sanderson‘s main Cosmere books, so I probably didn‘t enjoy it as much as I potentially could have.

I went into “Daughter of Chaos” expecting an exciting Greek mythological retelling and was left very disappointed. This book is dark, depressing, and I got so fed up with the main character towards the end of the book that I called it quits. The character development was lacking and I have no desire to finish it, even though I‘m a handful of pages from the end.

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Can we just take a minute to discuss and appreciate how gorgeous this art is? The story itself is good, but the actual art is incredible. I will most definitely be picking up the next book in this series!

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Volume 10 was intense and also gave us insight into Twilight‘s backstory for the first time. The development of Yor‘s unexpected new friend is intriguing and I‘m interested to see how that plot line plays out.

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Volume 4 was a tad less heartwarming compared to the previous three volumes of the series, however it was very action-packed and had a bit of a plot twist. I‘m very interested to see how the next book continues this cliffhanger!

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I will never not love this series; five stars as usual 🥰

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“Heaven‘s Design Team: Volume 1” has an interesting premise that I thought I would love, but it fell a little flat for me. I really like the concepts, art, and the characters, however the actual implementation was a touch boring. It‘s definitely a solid read though, and I might read the second volume in the future.

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Listen, part 1 had me ready to give this a 3.5-4 star read at max, but that MASSIVE plot twist had me on the edge of my seat until the very end. The remainder of the book had me absolutely shook and the end came together neatly in a very satisfying way.

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Just as I wasn‘t a fan of Nightfall‘s plotting against Yor, I disliked Becky‘s attempted home-wrecking even more. This volume was still lots of fun, and the chapter focusing on Bond was definitely the best part of this book!

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“The Otherwhere Post” was a fantasy mystery that also managed to be both cozy and enchanting. The characters and plot were wholesome, the world was well-developed and unique, and the bad guy was someone that I never saw coming or ever suspected. Also, Tristan‘s and Maeve‘s banter was highly entertaining, and their relationship was very heartwarming. I cannot recommend this book enough!

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I feel like every time I go to sit down and read a book in this series, I end up devouring it all in one sitting. I‘m a big fan of this series so far and can‘t wait to read the next one!

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Each volume of this series never fails to make me laugh!

It‘s not necessarily a bad book, but it was taking me way too long to find the motivation to continue reading this book. I‘m calling it quits for now, but I may try to pick this one up again in the future.

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Volume 8 had me on the edge of my seat 😬. I can‘t wait to see how the cruise plotline wraps up in the next volume!

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It started off a little slow, but the first volume of “Fruits Basket” was interesting as it introduced each of the characters (and their related zodiac) and the story itself was surprisingly heartwarming. I plan on reading the next volume soon!

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I thought “Powerless” was a solid start to this trilogy, and “Reckless” was an excellent sequel. Yes, there wasn‘t a lot of actual plot but the character development and relationship progression was *chef‘s kiss*. Also, the enemies-to-lovers romance did NOT disappoint and that ending had me internally screaming (thank goodness I already have the next book!). I can‘t wait to see how this series continues and finishes.

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“The Maid‘s Secret” isn‘t a bad book, however it‘s definitely my least favorite of the trilogy. It was a tad depressing at times, but I understand how important it was to include Flora‘s history in relation to the current day plot. The book adds a lot of depth to several of the characters, but I still don‘t love it as much as I do the others. The book ends with a nice and satisfying conclusion so I appreciated that.

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Volume 2 did not disappoint, and I‘m really enjoying all of the characters! Personal favorite now includes the student council president whose goal is to prove that Iruma is human…..by having him translate manga that she can‘t read and secretly loves in the form of “forbidden tomes”. I can‘t wait to see how Iruma‘s journey continues from here.

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Full of misunderstandings and bad haircuts, volume 10 did not disappoint!

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This was a nice little filler that takes place between “The Mystery Guest” and “The Maid‘s Secret”. It was nice to see these characters and the hotel around the holidays, and my only real complaint was the amount of times Juan Manuel‘s “bare/smooth chest” is mentioned.

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It was interesting to see a chapter from Damian‘s point of view, and it was sweet and heartwarming at the same time. I still can‘t stand Yuri but I‘m intrigued to see how the ship plot-line unfolds in the next volume!

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I didn‘t love this one was much as I did with “Tress of the Emerald Sea”, however this story was very unique and interesting. The plot twists were ones that took me by surprise and made me further appreciate the world-building, plot, and its characters.

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My fiancée gave this manga to me after he finished reading it and I‘m so glad he recommended it. The story and characters are funny, endearing, and even a bit heartwarming. I‘m really enjoying Iruma‘s journey and I will absolutely be picking up the second volume of this series!

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Between the demon beauty pageant and the princess attempting to treat the inner circle‘s hangovers, volume 9 had me laughing so hard I cried. Enough said.

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I don‘t appreciate Nightfall trying to be a home-wrecker, however the story was funny and entertaining! I‘m very interested to see how the next volume addresses that surprising ending.

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I really wanted to like it, but a lot of the humor and jokes went right over my head. Best part was the cat 🐈‍⬛

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I‘m sad to have finally finished this series, however it was very well written and I will miss all of the characters very much. I only wish that the epilogue was a tad longer and that we could have gotten a few pages of the group finally meeting Chilchuck‘s family. Overall, I strongly recommend this series to anyone who wants a wacky and heartwarming read with superb writing and artwork.

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*Sets down book and immediately picks up the next and final volume as fast as humanly possible*

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Volume 8 had me laughing so hard that I was in literal tears. I adore this series and can‘t wait to read the next one!

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“A Harvest of Hearts” is a darker fantasy with gothic vibes and a sweet romance. It was a solid read, but I didn‘t absolutely love the writing and some of characters (excluding Cornelius as he is a precious cinnamon roll of a cat). Be warned as there is a small bit of gore that can be graphic at times throughout the book.

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I can‘t stand Yuri, but volume five was as great as the previous ones! I‘m also not a fan of Nightfall, but I‘m intrigued to see how that plot line plays out. I definitely laughed out loud several times while reading this book and I look forward to the next one!