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The Curse of Penryth Hall by Jess Armstrong

slow-paced

3.0

Initial thoughts: 
Well, I definitely didn’t see the ending coming but I just don’t understand why Ruby felt compelled to stay and figure out the murder in the first place?

The Gift by Freida McFadden

dark fast-paced

4.0

Short, creepy, and to the point. A great reimagining of the Gift of the Magi. However I just thought about the Mickey Mouse reimagining the whole time I read it 😭🤣

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

emotional medium-paced

3.0

The Last Love Note by Emma Grey

4.0

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

One of Our Own by Lucinda Berry

emotional fast-paced

5.0

Good Girls Don't Die by Christina Henry

3.5

The Christmas Swap by Talia Samuels

3.0

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

4.0

Reading I definitely dropped it down a star. This book is a lot. It takes a long time to read and it takes a lot of brain power to understand the magical side of Yale, but it still enjoy it.

Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

5.0

LOVE! If I could review this book with just one word, that would be it. 

Going into this book I had no idea what it was truly about. For some reason I thought it was going to be a dark academia, rivals to lovers type of book. And boy am I so happy that I was wrong. 

We have magic typewriters from the past, a magic house (?!), war, gods and goddesses, political intrigue, found family, rivals to lovers and so much more. 

I ate this book up. I couldn't stop thinking about it when I wasn't reading it and I found myself sneaking reading it throughout the day (kindle perks). 

I can 100% understand the hype around this book and I can't believe it took me this long to read it. I cannot wait for the next installment :)