#Emily J. Taylor

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Guys .. does anyone know The Girl With No Soul by Morgan Owen and Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor? I swear there are no fandoms for these 2 books and they're my all time favorite it genuinely breaks my heart

If you like fantasy worlds that include magic and taking big bad evil guys/governments you guys should read these!!

[moondustbooks]

Oranges, metal butterflies, birds devoid of color, the necklace ... all details that brought this story to life.

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[abbyreadsalot]

goooood morning (kinda)

i’m getting new shelves today for my books! i’m changing up my room just a tad before the fall semester starts! i finished my book yesterday and haven’t started a new one yet, although i have plenty to choose from lol

should i post a picture of my book wall when i finish it?

[mad-rdr]

September Reads

8 books this month!

Wildfire by Hannah Grace (★ ★ ★/5): cute lil romance that was wayyy better than ice breaker. Tbh I was more interested in the workings of the summer camp than the “plot” but hey, I’m a simple creature

Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips (★ ★ ★/5): you can tell this was written in the early 2000s but honestly it was so camp and made me laugh

The Family Experiment by John Marrs (★ ★ ★ ★/5): is this the future of AI? god, I hope not. The metaverse (or whatever it’s called) it’s a terrifying thought and AI babies sounds insane.

Funny Story by Emily Henry (★ ★ ★ ★/5): this set up was funny as hell and I loved the drama. Super cute as well, Emily Henry never misses

The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson (★ ★ ★ ★ ★/5): one of the best historical nonfiction books I’ve read in a longgg time, I was tearing through the pages. Such an interesting style to write in, but I was hooked

Zero Stars, Do Not Recommend by M. J. Wassmer (★ ★ ★/5): a bit predictable but no less entertaining. “Lord of the Flies” inspired is an apt description

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid (★ ★ ★ ★/5): LOVE TJR. The way she write struggles and character arcs is insane- she a must read author for me and I’m never disappointed. Carrie is incredibly complex and a bit unlikable, but this was a damn good story

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J. Maas (★ ★ ★ ★ ★/5): one of my favorite books of all time, Bryce Quinlan is one bamf, I will never get over her vacuuming up the archangel she murdered and then preceding to become one of the most powerful people in the world all because of LOVE. Ugh I don’t even care that this book was inspired by zootopia- that movie slaps (sorry not sorry)

[goodiecornbread]

Best Books I Read in 2022

In no particular order

Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. Okay, I know I said "no particular order" but I think this was my #1 for the year. Starting with a misunderstood, nerdy bookworm, who ends up being the only one who can save the word, how can it get better? Maybe the fantasy, the interdimensional travel, the demigods... I'll absolutely reread this one again.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab. Magical realism, historical fiction, and a hint of the devil. What's not to love?

The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun. Hey, the first in the list that isn't a drama. In fact, this rom-com has it all: neurodiversity, secret relationships, 'let's fuck away our problems', and lots of queer representation!

The Chrysalids by John Wyndham. Oops, back to the serious books. I'm a sucker for dystopian novels, and knew I'd love this. If you can, listen to the audiobook read by Noah Reid; his narration is chef's kiss.

A Marvelous Light by Freya Marske. More historical fantasy with magical realism! Plus throw in some turn-of-the-century queer folks, and you're all set! At least I am, because apparently magical queer books are my jam.

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas. Okay, this fantasy doesn't have a bunch of queer representation, but it's got lots of smut! The latest in the Court of Thorns and Roses series, this one follows a different MC who is kind of a super bitch, and I kind of love it.

Hell Followed With Us by Andrew Joseph White. Oh good, back to the weird gay books. This post-apocalyptic horror stars a trans teen who revolts against the radical evangelical terrorists who unleashed a plague upon the world. This is a book that sinks it's teeth into you. And claws.

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab. More historical fantasy with interdimensional travel and magic! Not as gay, but just as interesting, and the second book has a strong female main character.

All That's Left in the World by Erik J. Brown. Another book about post-apocalyptic queer youths! This one is much less horror than the previously mentioned, but more heartwarming. Two teen boys trying to find their way in a post-pandemic work (not COVID, but a similar illness with a more drastic outcome).

Book Lovers by Emily Henry. Sorry to end this list with a heterosexual rom-com, but we do what we have to. A book about two people who love books, working on a book? With a bookstore?! Yes please!

Honorable Mention: Heartstopper, by Alice Oseman. This year I re-read the graphic novels, as well as some of the novels and novellas of the Osemanverse, and the Hearstopper Yearbook. Loved the show? You'll love the books even better. I don't know how Alice does it, but she created some of the best characters to ever live on the page.

[badmovieihave]

Bad movie I have The Fall Guy 2024

[callmefirefly]

Just finished reading this book and it was really good. While I was reading it, it put me in mind of the Hollywood Ghost Club from Julie and the Phantoms a little bit. Mysterious sorcerer, exclusive guest list, sophisticated setting and magic that has to been seen to be believed? All of that can be found in Hotel Magnifique, with a little bit of darkness thrown in as well. If you enjoyed that storyline in the show, then you’ll love this book.

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'Origin' Brings Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste' to Vibrant Cinematic Life

'Origin' Brings Isabel Wilkerson's 'Caste' to Vibrant Cinematic Life

CREDIT: NEON/Screenshot Starring: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor, Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Emily Yancy, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Blair Underwood, Donna Mills, Leonardo Nam, Connie Nielsen, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Pedretti, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Mieke Schymura, Isha Blaaker, Myles Frost, Gaurav J. Pathania, Suraj Yengde, Nick Offerman Director: Ava DuVernay Running Time: 135 Minutes Rating:…

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Not the best picture, which is definitely not my skill set. But I’m still so in love with these new books I got about a week and a half ago ❤️ I’ve read 3 of them, but I’m looking forward to reading each of them many times to come in the future!

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Review of Hotel Magnifique

Hotel Magnifique by Emily J Taylor is a YA fantasy about a girl named Jani who is trying to find a way for herself and her younger sister Zosa to return to their idyllic childhood home from the city where they now live. She hits on the idea of finding them jobs at the magical Hotel Magnifique: a hotel that can teleport from place to place and is the only place magic is safe to use. Zosa gets a…

[moondustbooks]

January JOMP Day 31 - Read in January

Dancing in Red Shoes Will Kill You by Dorian Cirrone Hotel Magnifique by Emily J. Taylor The Girl Who Fell Beneath the Sea by Axie Oh

Dancing in Red Shoes Will Kill You was a reread. The other two were new reads. ❤️

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[between-the-pages657]

Bel is giving me major Sebastian vibes.

[thebookstan]

—Você não é insignificante para mim — disse ele, quase para si mesmo. — Esse é justamente o problema.

— Hotel Magnifique