#Bookish Blog

[thejudeduarte]

Being part of a small fandom is liking every single post you see about it because on tumblr little to no people have actually read the books 😭

I'm totally not talking about powerless and legendborn

[aphantomslibrary]

🎃 Sundays on booklr in October be like 🎃

[whilereadingandwalking]

It’s been a long week. Treasure your people and preserve all the memories. While also taking time to enjoy the little joys. Like a cool bird. Or a good book. Or a wild sunrise.

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We like cats and books right??

Meet my baby, Oscar! Since losing his brother in 2023, he’s been super cuddly. Anytime I’m on the couch, he’s there ready for cuddles! 🥰

[outsassing-nero]

27.03.23// last week was really messy and my anxiety is still spiking hAHAH. but i’ve done a good chunk of reading and writing done today so at least that’s nice.

[wordsandmeraki]

Bookshelf Aesthetics 🎀

[bookns]

I'm currently reading Wuthering Heights and it's so hard to read. Yet I can't help but really love this story. Catherine and Healthcliff I can se how they are the orgins of love. I see how characters I love have a connection. It's so silly but when reading I couldn't help make connections to Miraculous. How Healthcliff was often leaving, and had his own wishes - to get ThrushCross Range - that to me is Gabriel. The love that Healthcliff and Catherine - a love so deep that No one understands not even a love but a partnership where he and she is one - you gonna look me in the eye and tell me its not ladynoir. I can see a different life where Catherine is Marinette who settles with her Edgar (Luka). There is a way that love is still valued even in a childish show.

[booknsinbollywood]

My relationship was bollywood movies is an odd one. I grew up dancing to Bollywood music from Madhuri Dixit mixes all the way to any Salman Khan movie soundtrack in my Bollywood dance class. I didn't watch the movies for any of the songs that I knew, so truly the stories that most people associate with the music is not one I can relate to. I listen to music whenever I read, and for me reading desi books means I feel the need to listen to Bollywood music. Things like the book 'Queen Bee' by Amelie Howard I associate Kamariya (the song) - to me, my own love of desi literature comes from the music and to always have it tied together is so important.

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Book Review: Spellslinger by Sebastian de Castell

Date of Publishing: May 4th, 2017

Author: Sebastien de Castell

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult

This is book 1 in the series of the same name and follows Kellen who is doing his best to become a spellcaster, a feat which seems impossible for him as he’s unable to conjure any type of magic. And with his sixteen birthday approaching, he better get some magic to pass the four trials or he’d be facing a fate worse than death. But when a stranger shows up to help him, Kellen must decide if he should trust her or face eternal damnation. However, trusting this stranger will come at a cost, just like everything else.

This is a series I’ve been meaning to get to for the longest time but I either kept forgetting about it or prioritizing other series over this one. However, I finally got the chance and I have to say this book did not disappoint at all. It actually took me by surprise and I was glad it did because it’s difficult for me to find books that surprise me now.

The main thing I loved about this book was the humor. The author has done an incredible job injecting humor in the most strategic places, which gave the entire narrative an unprecedented depth and made it difficult to put down.

The entertainment level of this book was top notch and combined with the intriguing and unique plot, I kept flipping page after page until I reached the end with a heavy feeling in my heart. And I’m eager to continue with the series and see what else does Kellen get up to.

Kellen was an interesting character and one of my favorites I’ve read about this year. He wasn’t the perfect know-it-all like so many other protagonists, rather he was scraping rock bottom in terms of talent and skill. And even when he found his powers eventually, they didn’t bring him the glory like one would expect. He suffered even after getting his powers and that’s why I found this book such a refreshing read.

The other characters were just as interesting and I especially loved the visitor who came to help Kellen. I’m always a fan of anti-heroes and this character seemed like one to me, but she was interesting and I loved the power she wielded and the fact that she didn’t care about what society thought of her truly made her a badass in my books. However, Kellen’s family really pissed me off and made me want to scream in frustration. They should’ve been accepting of their son rather than caring about their own reputation, but once again, the author did an excellent job of showing a glimpse of reality via fiction.

The magic system was unique and I found the various rules and regulations regarding it captivating. It was simple yet intricate and I wonder if there’d be more to it in the upcoming books. But the society as a whole was interesting, even though I didn’t like some of their rules, but it just shows there always be certain practices that would be deemed acceptable while others would result in immediate banishment. It happens in the present world, so one shouldn’t be surprised that this happens in fiction as well.

Moreover, the trials were an interesting aspect of the story. They really raised the stakes and I feel like they were a key component to the story as without them, I doubt the story would’ve been able to stand on its own. But considering how talented the author is, I’m sure he would’ve made it work had he decided not to put the trials into the story.

The climax came with the most unexpected plot twist. I really didn’t see it coming, but it made so much sense and I fully empathize with the antagonist. I know what they did was wrong but I understand why they were doing it. And I couldn’t help but think that sometimes your circumstances force you to do the things you don’t want to, and sometimes people take justice into their own hands because they think it’s the only way they’ll get it.

However, there’s much more to Kellen and his adventures and I really can’t wait to dive in to the next books to know exactly what that is. I recommend each and every one of you reading this to go and buy this book and read it if you haven’t already. You will enjoy it as much as I did if not more. I’m grateful to the author for writing this series and can’t wait to read more of his works.

Let me know if you’ve already read this book and what you think of it. And if you have more recommendations feel free to let me know.

[artandbooknook]

Guess who’s coming next? 👀

[open-at-the-close]

Okay how many of you are on bookstagram? I just made one and I want to follow you all 🥰

https://www.instagram.com/open_at_the_close91?igsh=MWJscTZra3d2NDd1Mw==

[thejudeduarte]

₊°｡❆ Heyy! I'm Jude and welcome to my blog! c: ₊°｡❆

About me: - I'm a minor so pls don't be weird!! - I love reading 📚 - My favourite colour is pink 🩷 - I'm obsessed with tfota and jude duarte 🤭 - I am NOT a RP blog so pls don't mistake me for one!! - I'm an LGBTQ+ ally!! - I'm a proud Christian ✝️ - My pronouns are she/her <3

Fandoms: - The Folk of the Air 🐍 - Six of Crows 🐦‍⬛ - Once Upon a Broken Heart 💔 - Shatter me ⚡ - The Maze Runner 🩸 - A Good Girls Guide to Murder 🔎 - The Inheritance Games 💸 - Powerless 🪻 - Arc of a Scythe 🔪 - Vicious 🪦 - The Poppy War 🔥

My fictional husbands: - Kaz Brekker 🔪 - Cardan Greenbriar 🐍 - Grayson Hawthorne 💸 - Aaron Warner 💚 - VICTOR VALE 🩸 - Oak Greenbriar 🍂 - Jacks Prince of Hearts 💔 - Selwyn Kane 🖤 - Newt 💛 - Malakai Azer 🗡️ - Caldon Vallentis 🔥

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Any homophobes, queerphobes, xenophobes, transphobes, islamaphobes, or generally unkind or negative people won't be tolerated on this blog. This is a positive space only please!!

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I hope everyone has a fantastic day <3

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[aphantomslibrary]

🖤 A study in light

[writtenroses1813]

I’m so sorry but in the nicest way possible do yall actually read books or just read words??? Cause I’ve been seeing that trend of people not understanding how “snarled” and “eyes darkened” and “eyes softened” etc. was used in a book and like…

Genuinely, do yall just not have imagination?? Or not understand figurative language??? Also eyes do literally darken and soften have you not lived a life??? How do you read with no imagination? Is this how you get through so many books in one month - you simply don’t take the time the understand the words as they are read?

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ARC Review of “When Flowers Wilt” by G. E. Masters

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I NEED BOOK TWO… like yesterday!!!

Slight spoiler: this book ends on a cliffhanger and I am NOT OKAY!!! 😭

Okay, let’s get into the review:

I really did thoroughly enjoy this book! When G.E. Masters asked for ARC readers and described the book as the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets Legally Blonde, they were not kidding and I WAS NOT disappointed! They did an amazing job building the world and I was really able to visualize the story as I was reading. Both of the main characters are lovable and develop well throughout the story. The spice was *chefs kiss*, and sprinkled here and there, but not overbearing, which I liked! I really enjoy a good storyline with spice mixed in.

The story follows Vivian, a witch with a rare elemental magic, only known to a very few. On her eighteenth birthday, instead of giving her soul to the devil, which is tradition, something within her tells her to run. For the next 10 years she tries to avoid magic. She suppresses her own magic and fears being caught by the Dark Lady, not knowing what will happen if she is caught. However, her rare and powerful magic can’t stay hidden for long and the ruler of hell finally finds her, but not to claim her soul. The Dark Lady needs Vivian’s help, in fact, as several covens have mysteriously disappeared and she believes Vivian’s magic could be the key to figuring out what’s happening. Vivian decides to make a deal with the devil: in exchange for her help, she gets to keep her soul, and the devil herself, agrees. While trying to uncover the mystery, Vivian’s connection to her magic grows, and so does her connection to the intriguing ruler of hell. Through their investigations they discover that there is a very dangerous threat… and it’s after Vivian.

Needless to say, if you like sapphic romances, grumpy verses sunshine, medium paced, some spice, mysterious happenings, and dare I say, cliffhangers (seriously… when is book two coming out?!?!) then you should definitely add “When Flowers Wilt” to your TBR!!!