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Blood Sex Magic by Bri Luna | Book Review of Shadows
An intimate, illustrated collection of spells and stories to infuse our lives with ritual, history, and magic from the visionary artist and infamous witch Bri Luna, founder and creative director of “The Hoodwitch.” Blood Sex Magic is an invitation and an awakening—a guide toward a life of connection to self and spirit, to the seen and unseen realms, and to magical traditions past and future. Bri…
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i'm actually pissed off.
I am sure everyone in grishaverse fandom has seen this negative review of six of crows. If you don't know who i am talking about..
This, i'm talking about this specific review.
(Go watch it if you haven't but know that it the dumbest review ever)
(I couldn't take a better screenshot, *cough* she didn't deserve it *cough*)
At first when she started critisizing the book, i though "woah.." because it's one of my favourite books, but since everyone has different opinions, i decided to watch the video, in order to understand what she disliked about this book.
I don't know why, but i expected logical a explanation from her, mabye because she is a grown ass woman...
and what came out of this woman's mouth actually shocked me💀
First of all "it's a fucking heist for god's sake" and mabye she has sight problems? Because it litearlly says "six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist" on the freaking cover so wtf did she expect?
"Do i look like that's something i would enjoy?" (Keep in mind she read the full summary) let me answer your question with a question, are you dumb? It's a ya book about group of teenagers with a heartbreaking past who go on this dangerous heist, if it is something you know you will not enjoy, then why tf did you read it in the first place?
Oh and uhm..this is her bio
She also said "half of the book was written in different laguage" saying that at your grown age is insane...
A. I understand that it is a little difficult to get into it, especially if you haven't read shadow and bone, and i haven't read it so it was a bit hard to understand certian magic elements in the book, but nothing that a human's brain can't comperhend...
B. Saying those kind of things about a YA book is crazy. I've seen her videos before and she is definitley one of those "i can't read a book if there is no smut" kind of reader, (litearlly her bio) so when you are reading a ya book and you decide to critisize it just because there was no smut in it is EMBARASSING, the book is about literal teens with trauma and you expect them to have sex??? DISGUSTING.
C. Soc has one the best romance subplot(s), oh wait let me spell it: S-U-B-P-L-O-T.
Definition:
And again, if you know you're a an adult romance girlie (with a lot of smut) , why are you reading a ya fantasy book with a HINT of romance in it and then start shitting about it??
Atp it's not even a "negative review" it's an insufferable blabbering.
Six of crows is an amazing duology and mabye next time she shouldn't read a book she know she won't like!?!
Like...go read Credence or any book by Penelope Douglas tbh
And leave ya books alone from this fucking smut for god's sake.
#the six of crows#six of crows#crooked kingdom#grishaverse#shadow and bone#kaz brekker#inej gafha#reading and books#book review#books and reading#leigh bardugo#wylan van eck#jesper fahey#nina zenik#mathias helvar
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what i want,
I want to be someone who crosses the parapet and lives, and flies over the clouds at Basgiath War College and look down and smile. I want To make the decision that I can’t sit back and watch my country be destroyed.
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There's Shadiversity drama????
I just know him as the funny shout man complaining about back sheaths.
Oh you have no idea.
Dude is an absolute alt-right moron. He got upset his daughter enjoyed Princess Peach, because Princess Peach wore pants and wasn’t a damsel in the Super Mario movie.
He openly says that he doesn’t believe people of the same sex should be able to get married.
He follows Matt Walsh (open fascist and Nazi), and several other white supremacist/alt-right YouTubers/podcasters/comic writers (including that former Injustice artist who went on to work on the “Blacklist Comic Universe”… because he got banned from mainstream comics for being an asshole)
He openly believes that women are biologically inferior to men and that they should be satisfied with the “soft power” they have as “home makers” and not focus on politics or wanting more rights.
He wrote a book called “Shadow of the Conqueror” which has a Mary Sue Hitler/Stalin/Mao expy who is 90 years old be given a “sexy” 17 year old body and tries to romance one of his many rape victims (who was 14 when the MC raped her as an adult btw, which makes her 40 years old by the time of the story starts…) and then beats her up and mocks her when she realizes he’s her rapist… while also claiming he can’t die because being allowed to live and see how much he’s hurting her is “a punishment greater than death”) to him.
Also when he’s confronted by all his former rape victims, the MC notes that the ones who were REALLY upset were women who didn’t get pregnant from said rape. Also also, any woman who is raped and exposed to darkness in the setting turns into sex crazed succubi (only the women and only by men; men can’t be raped or molested, not even his son whom the MC kills by impaling anally with a broken piece of wood) . Not that you would notice because literally every single woman, especially the sexually abused ones, throw themselves at the MC to have sex with them
You know what, go watch this review of the book
Anyways, after the book came out and more and more people started to realize this book is awful, sexist, homophobic (guess how many times the MC calls his friend gay… even for things as simple as “hey do you want to just walk around town and enjoy the view?”), and rape apologetic, Shad then created a video where he decides to read only positive (some of them non verified book purchasers) recent reviewers but is not smart enough to edit out the negative reviews that he scrolls by, so you can pause the video and read the ones that point out how bad the book is.
He is just a stupid, petty, bigoted man
#shadiversity#Shadiversity is a bigot#book review#bigotry#lgtbqia+#shadow of a conqueror#lgtbq#tumblr#books#book#alt right#Parahumans
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It has taken me just over 3 months, but I have finally finished my Shadowhunters (re)read!
What an adventure this has been! I had read TMI, TID and TDA already years ago, back when I still read translated books because my English wasn’t good enough yet. I have found since then that I greatly prefer reading in English and this series was no exception.
As far as The Mortal Instruments is concerned, it truly is a product of its time. The story is the best one, the characters… not always as much (looking at you, Clary).
The Infernal Devices will for now and forevermore remain my favourite series. It is the perfect combination of amazing characters and good storytelling.
The Dark Artifices will forevermore come second, the story is good and the characters are good and I will protect Ty Blackthorn until the day that I die.
The Last Hours had by far the BEST characters in any of these books, the story itself was… not the best, but the characters more than made up for it. (Also I will go to WAR for Anna, Matthew and Alastair).
Ghosts of the Shadow Market will forevermore be the best standalone book in this entire franchise. (Also fun fact: the reason this is the only hardcover in my collection is because this is the only book here that I didn’t buy myself. Years ago my best friend and I had a bet and the loser had to buy the winner a book. He bought me a hardcover 😇)
It’s crazy that, after 3 months, it’s done just like that. I will greatly miss this series. And hope I won’t fall into a reading slump afterwards.
#booklover#bookish#bookshelf#book#books and reading#book blog#bookworm#book review#books#booklr#the shadowhunter chronicles#shadowhunters#the mortal instruments#the infernal devices#the dark artifices#the last hours#ghosts of the shadow market#cassandra clare
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house of flame and shadow ; sarah j maas
this is floating somewhere between a high 3, low 4 stars for me. there was a lot to love and a LOT that could have been (and should have been) executed better. overall, i liked how everything wrapped up and how each character arc was completed. i've always said that 'house of earth and blood' is my favourite sjm novel, and this finale, although nowhere near a perfect conclusion, definitely didn't let the characters or the series down.
saying that, i have issues with the amount of plot conveniences in here. certain scenes felt so ridiculous and out of the bounds of logic that i had to laugh. it was difficult to suspend disbelief at times
nonetheless, i love these characters, and i love this world. this book was pure entertainment; i had so much fun reading and discussing with online friends. is it flawed? absolutely. but it was still a solid conclusion to a series i've been reading and loving for years now!!
#3 stars#house of flame and shadow#crescent city#house of earth and blood#house of sky and breath#sarah j maas#sjm#literature aesthetics#books#book#bookish#bookblr#bookworm#bookstagram#dark academia#booklover#books and libraries#book log#book review#s#beige#neutral tones#aesthetic#studyblr#study space#study hard#study tips#study#college student#fantasy
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🥀Book Review: Persephone's Pathway: Wisdom, Magick & Growth by Jennifer Heather
Full Title: Persephone's Pathway: Wisdom, Magick, Growth Author: Jennifer Heather Published by: Heather Publishing (seemingly self published) 2020 Good Reads: Link My Quick Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) stars. Persephone’s Pathway which while flawed and at times meandering is perhaps the best resource available for the modern pagan worshipping or working with Persephone and I wholly recommend it. Official Blurb: Persephone's Pathway is one of balance and duality; embrace the dual goddess archetype of Underworld Queen and Spring Maiden in order to achieve harmony. This book shares the wisdom of Persephone, along with spells and rituals to help you in your daily life. Shadow work exercises encourage you to work with the Underworld aspect of the Dark Goddess, whilst flower magick celebrates the joy and gentleness of the Spring Goddess. Blend the dark and light aspects together to experience how they shine a light on each other in this celebration of wholeness and authenticity. Personal Reason for Purchasing: Was looking for a pagan/witchy perspective on Persephone and stubbled across this one. (Bought from Amazon UK)
Overview of the book's contents. Introduction: A solid introduction, focusing on what the purpose of this book will be, and the author’s goals in writing it, namely ‘an exploration of the mythology and Symbolism surrounding Persephone, along with chapters dedicated to a facet of what she can teach us’, ‘both a collection of information and tribute to her’. Chapter 1: 'Who is Persephone': Introduction to Persephone, her role, dual nature, The Eleusinian mysteries, possible connections to Erishkegal (a mesopotamia goddess originating 4000 BC), and of course the Homeric Hymn to Demeter. Chapter 2: 'Historic Origins': An exploration of the genesis of Persephone in Mythology, through to the Evolution of her story in present day literature. (A personal highlight). Chapter 3: 'A Myth Retold': A modern retelling of the hymn to Demeter by the author. Chapter 4: 'Symbolism': An exploration of the artefacts associated with Persephone, both modern and ancient, the creation of a unique glyph/sigil for Persephone and an extensive and detailed discussion of association/correspondences, some ancient, some contemporary and lastly her common epithets. Chapter 5: 'Creating an Altar': A collection of suggestions and guidelines on creating your own altar for Persephone and common offerings to gift the Goddess. Chapter 6: 'Persephone Magick: Begins with a basic beginners to magickal practice, followed by a recipe for a Persephone Anointing oils, a guide to connecting to Persephone, an innovation and an adaption of the Orphic Hymn to Proserpina.
The Seeds of Persephone A collection of chapters surrounding what the Author considers to be the six core aspects/values which Persephone embodies. Seed 1: 'Union': Focuses on Shadow-work, divine alignment for body and Spirit union, and includes a spell for Spiritual union of lovers, guidance surrounding meditation, shadow-work rituals, and a recipe for a love attraction oil. Seed 2: 'Balance': Begins with a discussion of how to, and the importance of maintaining balance in one’s life, including a meandering discussion of grounding, living with the seasons, incorporating nature into your life, meditation, seasonal altars, self-care, massage, and yoga. Lastly it includes recipes for a Persephone Beauty Elixer’ cream/lotion, a medicinal tonic, a spell for resolution, and a spell for making a decision. Seed 3: 'Intuition': Looks at ways to develop one’s intuition, including an outline for a Persephone focused Lithomancy technique (10 planetary stones, 6 Persephone stones (named for each of the author’s ‘Seeds’: Fertility, Justice, Balance, Union, Sovereignty and Intuition), three tarot spreads and the script for a guided meditation. Seed 4: 'Sovereignty': Is a discussion of [personal Sovereignty, and self-esteem, with journal prompts. Guidance on enchanting a power talisman, and a spell for protecting personal boundaries. Seed 5: 'Justice': Focuses heavily on Persephone in her Queen of the Underworld Aspect, touching on several myths in which she acted as a Purveyor of justice, (Orpheus and Psyche, and a discussion on Trust in regards to the Goddess. Followed by Several spells for truth telling, reflection on behaviour and fair resolutions. Seed 6: 'Fertility': Focuses on Persephone's Spring/Maiden Aspect. Followed by a discussion of Maiden goddesses, Flower Magick, creating Floral elixirs, cleansing sprays, a flower bathing ritual, and spell jars/Witch’s bottles. Followed by the Associations/correspondences and finally a script of a guided meditation, to meet Persephone in her Spring Aspect. Appendix: The Orphic hymn to Proserpina, translated by Taylor Thomas 1792.
Personal Thoughts and Review. I’m conflicted about this book. The first half is an excellent primer on Persephone and including her into one’s personal practice however, the second half the ‘Seeds of Persephone’ are at times Meandering, unfocused and clumsy, but there are jewels among the ramblings.
The book appears to be self published, so I’m inclined to be kinder to the Author than I would otherwise be; however, Persephone’s Pathway could really use reformatting (text justified etc), and would benefit immensely from an informed and passionate editor. Nevertheless this book is an excellent edition to the libraries of those of us who work with Persephone.
Aspects in detail. General content: The first half goes over a lot of content around Persephone, in some detail and is appropriately referenced through allowing the reader to research further. The Second half (the Seeds) is a mixed bag and approaches certain subjects extremely casually, namely Shadow-work and herbal medicine. Persephone’s correspondences: Primarily contained to Chapter 4, the Correspondences are in depth, reference and diverse. However, there are inaccuracies, the most obvious is a mention of Corn/Maize being cut as a part of the Eleusinian Mysteries. As a New World crop Corn was not in ancient Greece at the time and as such has no historical connection to the Mysteries. From my own understanding the crop cut during the Mysteries was likely Barley, a grain though to have great significance to the Eleusinian Mysteries as a part of the hallucinogenic cocktail thought to be drunk by initiates, barley is also part of the offering given by Oddyseus to summon Persephone (“first with milk and honey, then with sweet wine, then with water; and sprinkle white barley-meal above”). Rituals and Spells: It’s Always interesting to see another practitioner's approach, and covering a very broad scope although, I wish they were indexed since they appear throughout the book. Origin Myth retelling: An interesting retelling, possibly my favourite version, however it is not without flaws. Guided Meditations: Enjoyable and Interesting, these scripts approach many aspects of Persephone’s Mythos. Journaling Prompts: These appear seemingly at random in the latter half of the book, but are nevertheless thought provoking. Recommended Reading: While good to see, it is worthy of note that none of these books reference Persephone, Hellenic Polytheism, or Shadow-work. Which are the topics I would like to see additional material given some of my concerns with the book itself. Bibliography: Extensive and good practice.
The Seeds in Detail. Given their significance to the book I’ll review these chapters separately: Union: a clumsy chapter whose advice on Shadow-work is surface level and possibly dangerous for a beginner or someone who is mentally vulnerable. But this chapter does handle the topic of Love workings with the required levity. Balance: Waffling and honestly feels like filler, of the seeds this one is disappointing and feels like lost potential. Intuition: a major highlight of the book, a detailed exploration of Lithomancy, well written and thought provoking. Sovereignty: A good chapter, if a little long winded. Justice: Spectacular, discussion of Queen Persephone and of how to connect to the Underworld Aspect. A personal highlight. Fertility: An excellent close to the book but desperately needs reformatting.
Final Thoughts. I wholly recommend this book especially as a gateway into working with or worshipping Persephone. Despite its flaws, it is the best resource I’ve found on Persephone from a pagan/witch perspective, and my practice is better for reading it.
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Just finished reading Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo and before I start Crooked Kingdom I just had to share my theme songs (Spotify links for all!) for each of the characters and their ships. I cannot WAIT to draw them.
I did read Six of Crows before any of the Shadow and Bone. Was this a mistake? (Spoiler free answers only please xoxo)
I also have not seen the Shadow and Bone show on Netflix. Honestly, not expecting much.
Kaz: Blood on my Name by The Brothers Bright
Ineg: Buy the Stars by Marina and the Diamonds
Kaz x Ineg: Devil’s Backbone by The Civil Wars
Jesper: Can I Get a Witness by SonReal
Wylan: Moth Wings by Passion Pit
Jesper x Wylan: Something Just Like This by The Chainsmokers, Coldplay
Nina: Are You Satisfied by MARINA or Missile by Dorothy (*SPOILER* when she takes the jurda parem)
Matthias: Iron by Woodkid
Nina x Matthias: I Found by Amber Run
Bonus: The Ketterdam theme song is Short Change Hero by The Heavy. If there’s ever a Six of Crows show I hope it opens to Kaz walking down the streets of Ketterdam with that song.
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I love how 1 star book reviews are either like a whole analysis of the book and how the plot is bad and the characters are unrealistic and how the author is problematic etc or just "this book sucked lol"
#goodreads#goodreads reviews#1 star#bookstagram#bookblr#book memes#ya book memes#funny book memes#readblr#reader memes#the mortal instruments#simon snow series#harry potter#shadow and bone#the infernal devices#daisy jones and the six#the atlas six#a good girls guide to murder#reading memes#reader problems#book review#red white and royal blue#heartstopper
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Supernatural Romance and Historical Fiction in Deborah Harkness's Shadow of Night
Why didn’t I read Shadow of Night before? I don’t know why I stopped at A Discovery of Witches the first time I read it because Deborah Harkness’s Shadow of Night is incredible. Not only do we get a continuation of a truly astounding series, but the historical setting gives everything and more. I couldn’t be more blown away by the power of Deborah Harkness’s writing. It can be tricky writing a…
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This is really great in understanding machanism of self sabotage.
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Secrets of Greek Mysticism by George Lizos | Book Review of Shadows
A clear introduction to the spirituality, beliefs, rituals, and gods and goddesses of the Greek pantheon from a modern practitioner. Secrets of Greek Mysticism is the first spiritual book about the Greek gods and goddesses written by a native, practicing priest of Hellenic Polytheism. It goes beyond the simplistic and archetypical representation of the Greek pantheon and instead introduces the…
#ancient greece#book review#book review of shadows#george lizos#goddess#greek mysticism#greek mythology#hedone#magic#the fat feminist witch#voluptas#Witchcraft
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5 SECOND REVIEW
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guys, just finished restore me.
what the hell was that???
spoilers below...
JULIETTE IS ELLA??? SHE HAS A SISTER??? SHES THE SUPREME COMMANDER OF OCEANIAS KID?? SHE AND WARNER HAVE MET BEFORE???? HER AND NAZEERA KNOW EACH OTHER (that one was obvious tbf)
#LIKE WHAT#OKAY???#???#books#bookish#booklr#shatter me#shatter me series#restore me#defy me#shadow me#ignite me#unite me#imagine me#believe me#unravel me#juliette ferrars#juliette x warner#juliette x aaron#aaron x juliette#aaron warner#warner x juliette#kenji kishimoto#kenji x nazeera#nazeera ibrahim#book thoughts#new books#book review#anna jude#OTHER SHATTER ME GIRLIES WHERE YALL AT???
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(SPOILERS!) My review for Born of Blood & Ash is finally here! Sorry it's so long, but there was just so much to not write about. I would love to hear how you felt about it. I can't wait for Primal of Blood & Bone to come out next year!
#book recommendations#book recs#book blog#fantasy#romance#romantasy#a shadow in the ember#born of blood and ash#a fire in the flesh#a light in the flame#flesh and fire#from blood and ash#book reviews#fantasy books#sera x nyktos#seraphena mierel#nyktos#attes#penellaphe#penellaphe balfour#casteel da'neer#poppy x casteel#books#bookworm
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September 2024 books 🤎
The Shadowhunters adventure has almost come to an end. This month was the first time since July that I didn’t reread anything, as I have read all the previous Shadowhunter books at least once before.
Malec will forever have my heart, but I’ll admit The Eldest Curses left me wanting… more. They just weren’t very strong novels. Ghosts of the Shadow Market, on the other hand, might be the very best Shadowhunter book in the whole franchise. Jem Carstairs, you have my whole heart, now and forever.
I started reading The Last Hours, knowing I would fall in love with these characters, but damn, I didn’t know how much I actually would love them. How are they all so amazing?! I cannot even pick a favourite (other than you, Anna Lightwood, the woman you are) (and you, Matthew Fairchild, bisexual king with a tortured heart).
I tried very hard to finish Chain Of Thorns before the month was up and was even willing to cheat a little bit and give myself an extra day, but I just couldn’t. So… Chain of Thorns will be included in October’s wrap up. And that’ll be the end of the Shadowhunter chronicles.
#the shadowhunter chronicles#shadowhunters#the last hours#the eldest curses#ghosts of the shadow market#the red scrolls of magic#the lost book of the white#chain of gold#chain of iron#chain of thorns#cassandra clare#booklover#bookshelf#book#books and reading#book blog#bookish#bookworm#book review#booklr#books
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