In The Other Merlin by Robin Schneider, Emry Merlin is used to being overshadowed—by her father, the court wizard to King Uther Pendragon, and by her twin brother, trained in magic despite his mediocre talent. She had to beg her father to teach her anything, because in their society, girls don’t learn magic. So after …
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Book Review | The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley
In Courtney Walsh’s novel The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley, Isadora prefers to keep to herself. She never does anything social, doesn’t date anymore, and doesn’t have friends. It’s easier this way. But one day she sees a magazine with an article about how to be happy, and thinks it’s ridiculous. There’s not a formula …
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Book Review | Sing Me to Sleep (ARC)
I received a digital advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Sing Me to Sleep by Gabi Burton, Saoirse is a siren, a creature that is forbidden …
Book Review | The Dos and Donuts of Love
I just keep reading books that involve baking competitions; I don't plan to stop, though. In The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar, Shireen is heartbroken after breaking up with her first girlfriend, Chris. She doesn’t even want to bake anymore, which was previously her passion. But when she finds out that she’s …
Book Review | Morgan Is My Name (ARC)
I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Morgan Is My Name by Sophie Keetch. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. Morgan Is My Name tells the story of Morgan, daughter of Queen Igraine in Tintagel Castle. Tragedy strikes …
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