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🌌 Exploring the Epic World of Dune by Frank Herbert 🌌

Today, let’s dive into the intricate and mesmerizing universe of Dune by Frank Herbert. This science fiction masterpiece is more than just a tale of politics and power; it's a richly woven tapestry of ecology, religion, and human ambition.

Why Dune is a Must-Read:

Complex Characters: From the enigmatic Paul Atreides to the fierce Fremen, each character is deeply developed and integral to the plot.

Intricate World-Building: Herbert’s creation of the desert planet Arrakis, with its unique ecosystem and spice economy, is nothing short of brilliant.

Themes of Power and Corruption: The struggle for control over the spice melange mirrors real-world issues of resource scarcity and political intrigue.

Philosophical Depth: Dune challenges readers to think about destiny, leadership, and the human condition in profound ways.

Whether you're a seasoned sci-fi aficionado or new to the genre, Dune offers an unforgettable journey that will leave you pondering long after you've turned the last page.

Have you read Dune?

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An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus -- A Book Review & Giveaway!

Happy Thursday!  An Unexpected Companion by Mindy Obenhaus is now available.  Stop by to learn more about this sweet story & enter the giveaway.  Good Luck & Happy Reading!

https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2025/04/an-unexpected-companion-by-mindy.html

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Reading Adventures

My first books of 2025!

I finished Amy's Christmas Wish by Seralynn Lewis. I started this one early in December, but just couldn't get through it. I finally skim read the last several chapters and finished it today.

The story follows Amy, a baker who owns a B&B, her brother Bryan and Zeke, a childhood friend of the two. Zeke loses his home and has to go home to Worthy, Texas. He hasn't spoken with Amy or Bryan since their other brother Charlie died while the two were serving in Afghanistan. Zeke blames himself for Charlie's death, as Charlie had a lung condition and refused to go to the doctor for it, despite Zeke's begging. Zeke finally gave up asking and right after that, Charlie died.

Zeke has never told anyone what happened, and he was discharged from the Army with hearing loss.

Amy hears rumors of a new boutique hotel opening in their town soon, and worries the new business will negatively affect her B&B. Once Zeke returns, she renews her friendship with him and begins to fall for him. He holds back, feeling too much guilt over her brother's death and his supposed involvement.

The conflict over the "big secret" was way overstated and unnecessary. Survivor's guilt is a real thing, I understand that, but this was way too much, and Amy's overreaction was stupid. The resolution over the boutique hotel was interesting, but the dropped plot line over the arson of the carriage house bothered me a lot.

I gave it three stars. I didn't really like it.

I read Deadly New Year by Helen Golden all in one sitting. It was quite a short book, and the plot moved quickly. This book details the murder of Jasmine Curslon during the New Year's Eve party Lady Beatrice is holding. Jasmine's sister, boyfriend, and chef are all suspects, as each of them have a motive and opportunity.

I enjoyed this book a lot. I was surprised by how quickly the book flew by. I kept detailed notes of the mystery, trying to solve it before the characters did, but it was solved too quickly, and the murderer just confessed when pressed too hard. So that was disappointing, but I loved the book. I enjoy books and movies set during that weird post-Christmas, New Year week.

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The Last One at the Wedding

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Buy it here Synopsis: Frank Szatowski is shocked when his daughter, Maggie, calls him for the first time in three years. He was convinced that their estrangement would become permanent. He’s even more surprised when she invites him to her upcoming wedding in New Hampshire. Frank is ecstatic, and determined to finally make things right. He arrives to find that the wedding is at a…

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Derek’s world is about to change forever—again.

Mistletoe in the City A Steamy New Adult Holiday Romance by Amber Daulton

After his father’s stroke, Derek Weston dropped out of college and returned home to help his parents with the family business, Oak Landing Apartments. Now living on the premises as the groundskeeper and handyman, he never expected the girl he’d secretly crushed on in high school to move into a unit right before Christmas or stir up desires he thought long gone.

Krista Hartley needs a fresh start away from her overbearing parents, but falling for the tattooed hottie who ignored her back in school wasn’t in the plans. Despite old hurts, Derek’s hot kisses and strong arms offer the shelter she craves.

When another woman sets her sight on Derek and drives a wedge between him and Krista, they’ll have to decide if their relationship is real, or just a winter fling.

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Star of Wonder by Angela Hunt —Blog Tour by JustRead

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Star of Wonder by Angela Hunt hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Star of WonderAuthor: Angela HuntPublisher: Bethany House PublishersRelease Date: September 26, 2023Genre: Advent Devotional Come, Rediscover the Wonder and Reality of the Very First Christmas We all love the Christmas season, but have we buried the truth of the…

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so here's the thing... I genuinely don't have a problem with fix it tics and I like a bunch of them. but I feel like they never do set out to solve the actual problems presented by the narrative, which fair the whole concept it's just the author doing whatever the fuck they want. and it's nice there's some genuine good wholesome scenarios out there. but I like drama and I wished they tackled the drama more, specially in bj there's so much unresolved tension brewing on the very surface of the plot that people just ignore because it doesn't contribute to the romantic storyline that it's just... we're waisting it!!!!!!!!!!

generally these fics try to fix the last three books as if the problem is Jaenelle Saetien or that the mother of Daemon's child is Surreal and not Jaenelle Angelline. But the problem isn't who he ends up with or who is the mother of the child or if the child is or isn't a queen ir have a dark jewel, the problem is Daemon himself lol any every child he has will always have to compete for his time, attention and loyalty with his devotion to Witch and they'll lose. It's just I keep reading these fix it fics that are like "instead of having a terrible child JS, JA never dies and they have five kids, the older is a queen and they live happily ever after" and I keep thinking that doesn't fix the problem, it worsens it all things considered, you've just made higher staker and added more pressure to a delicate situation iykwim, it doesn't solve the problem bcs he'll still give up everything and anyone for an ideal, as soon as an opportunity arises.

But what about Zoey, you ask, she'll also suffer from this if we theoretically stretch the storyline beyond what we've seen, but to a less degree because her attachment to him isn't that big. She has a normal regular degular family and friends, when she realises that she's kinda of a temporary band ai to a messed up situation, it won't be as bad comparatively to Jaenelle Saetien because she has people outside his influence, who'll always choose >her< first. Am I rambling? I am rambling, but I genuinely wished there were more works about his flawed bias and how it eventually ends up isolating him and pushing people away. And that doesn't make him or Jaenelle Angelline villains or anything like that, it's just a bias, a different point of view that could shine in a dramatic fic.

Also I don't ever feel like Jaenelle Angelline ever wanted kids. To me, she'd prioritise the very little time she had left on the world to be with him and I don't think she ever wanted to raise a child. We also need more fanfics that stop presenting the fact she didn't want kids as bad and tragic srsly it doesn't make them less romantic!!!!!! free your mind from traditional romance novels people!!!!!! not even going to elaborate on the fact the books are like daemon and surreal will have a kid in the future from the very first book bcs i know people will get mad so

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Skimmed through the d.eath n.ote manga and I'm not the same-

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Book Review | Positively, Penelope

Welcome to the Takeover + Review Blitz for Positively, Penelope by Pepper Basham hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! About the Book Title: Positively, PenelopeSeries: Skymar #2Author: Pepper BashamPublisher: Thomas NelsonRelease Date: August 1, 2023Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance Told mostly through letters, texts, and email, this contemporary romance will charm its way into hearts as…

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The Way Back by Heidi Chiavaroli -- Book Review & Giveaway!

Happy Wednesday!  The Way Back by Heidi Chiavaroli is the first book in the Lights of Acadia series.  Stop by to learn more about this touching tale & enter the giveaway.  Good Luck & Happy Reading!

https://bibliophileandavidreader.blogspot.com/2024/06/the-way-back-by-heidi-chiavaroli.html

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Hey mold!

Have you ever wonder what happens if you die?? :0

Well I do.

Sorry if this is a weird question, Mold! But I'm just curious :p

(Just imagine my oc asking this lol/justread)

I... Don't know.

*chika pow pow dramatic zoom in and flashbacks*

... No, i don't think about it too often-.

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Daughter of No Worlds

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Buy it here Synopsis: A former slave fighting for justice. A reclusive warrior who no longer believes it exists. And a dark magic that will entangle their fates. Ripped from a forgotten homeland as a child, Tisaanah learned how to survive with nothing but a sharp wit and a touch of magic. But the night she tries to buy her freedom, she barely escapes with her life. Desperate to…

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Gradientcube on ao3 now has 2 pages but at what cost. (I JUSTREAD THE MOST HORRIFIC THING EVER BC I MADE THE MISTAKE OF IGNORING THE TAGS OH MY GOD????)

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not sk*rim fans acting like stormcloaks aren't all backing up on each other every sunday they have a whole separate floor in the palace for that + as if t*rygg would ever smash his ugly ass wife like can we be serious what did i justread

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Do you know any good Hyapollo fics on Ao3?

I really suggest reading my mooties' series, apóllūmi (by hycinthwrts) and its sequel, i always wanted to die clean and pretty  The best hyapollo fic imo!! Its my favorite and you should defo give it a read! My other mootie (@gotstabbedbyapen) has some amazing hyapollo oneshots on ao3 as well theyre superb ::3 !!!! Another one I can suggest is the series, "Hyacinth x Apollo" by Myyths (Justreads) theyre nice too ::D!! Hope this helped!