ARC Review

Wolf of Ashes (Dark Magic Shifters 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
His dark crown will be mine.
My mother was imprisoned for a crime she didn't commit. She was locked away in darkness, never to see light again. I was born into that darkness, that perpetual night. I learned to survive without sunlight and to thrive on the scraps that were thrown to me.
All because someone didn't want me to claim my birthright.
Now I'm free. And I'm coming for what's mine.
I'll go deep into the nightmares of an empire built on blood and bones to find the man whose name my mother couldn't utter.
A beast who stole my place among supernaturals.
I'll do whatever it takes to slice his empire apart, piece by little piece.
Even if it means making a deal with a man whose thirst for vengeance exceeds my own. A broken king. The darkest of them all.
In return for his power, he wants more from me than I can give.
He wants my heart.
Content information: Wolf of Ashes is a dark paranormal romance, the first in the Dark Magic Shifters series. Recommended reading age is 18+ for sex scenes, mature themes, violence, and language. Ends on a cliffhanger.
Tropes include: supernatural mafia, enemies to lovers, secret identity, fated mates, wolf shifters, dragon shifters, and Norse mythology.

Wolf of Ashes (Dark Magic Shifters 1) by Everly Frost

Hey Ramblers!

Everly is coming at us with another new series (or technically spin-off prequel series) that I think most urban fantasy lovers will be dying for!! I’ll be honest, this one did take me a decent amount of time to truly get me in and I’m honestly not sure why that was but it was a good 60% before I was fully grabbed…but don’t take this to mean that the moments before this point weren’t good, I just might’ve needed more time to sink into this new story! Towards the end, I was lost inside of the budding story and now I really need more information and to see where it all goes! It just came bursting to life at that end point!

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Savage Hunt (Den of Shadows 3) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.
All dark magic has a price. And one day, the universe will come calling…

Fane and I are thrown into the Underworld’s most notorious prison, and the suffering inflicted by the supernatural guards is the least of my problems. A powerful inmate lusts for my destruction, and dark secrets surround the mysterious warden.

Princess Venna isn’t the only demon interested in discovering Ruin’s plans for the Infernal Sol. Instead of torment, the warden plays a different game to loosen my lips.

As we endure our sinister punishment in Heldrok, the amulet slowly steals my control, and not even Fane is safe from my brand of chaos.

I’m the wicked, depraved, and savage one now. And no one can stop me.

But when Fane is caught in a nightmarish fate, I’m reminded of the beast who longed to tear me to pieces. If I can’t free him, I’ll sacrifice everything to save him.

The wicked power in me will scream. The bond will break. And he’ll have his vengeance.

If you like dark, gritty urban fantasy romances featuring possessive, tattooed and pierced shifters, wicked and alluring demons, and kicka** heroines who make even the worst monsters fall to their knees, then dive right into the darkness… Welcome to Den of Shadows.

Den of Shadows is a Nightworld series along with Nightworld: Court of Magic but can be read alone.

**This book is part of a series and ends on a cliffhanger.

**This book contains dark content that may be considered a trigger for some readers, and there is mention of past abuse.

Savage Hunt by J.N Colon

I know, I know, its been an age since I’ve written a ramble…life’s been a bully but I’m here now even as my body protests me using my brain lol…but this book seriously deserves something so I’m going to try and deliver something worthy of this book.

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A Dragon’s Fate – ARC Review

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Rating: 4 out of 5.
In war, there are never any winners.

Dawsyn
Trusting family should be easy, but with an entire realm at risk of destruction, the task isn’t that simple.

We only have days to find the solution we need to end Knox once and for all. And when the path leads us back to Earth, we have no idea what to expect.

Cillian
I never thought I could take my own brother’s life, but when left with no other choice, I know I’ll do whatever I must to keep those I love safe.

Most of all, Dawsyn.

On the hunt for a spell, we find ourselves moving through covens, swamps, and even a city I hope to never visit again.

No matter the obstacle, I won’t stop until we have what we need. I’ve lost too much already, and I’ll be damned if I let Knox take more.

A Dragon’s Fate (The Hidden Realm 3) by Heather Renee

Hey guys! It’s been a little while, sorry about that! It’s been sooo chaotic with doctors of late and I’m seriously wiped. On top of that, my fingers have been causing me so much pain with what is most likely chilblains but the doctor wasn’t completely sold on it…so, we still don’t know why my fingers blew up like swollen, painful little sausages. Yes, I’m a special little snowflake.

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A Sky Like Blood (Kingdom of Betrayal 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

A Sky Like Blood (Kingdom of Betrayal 1) by Everly Frost

Ohhh my words I knew I needed this book but I didn’t truly know how much I would crave it! Jokes on me right? coz should’ve figured that one out with Everly. But of late I’ve been struggling to be truly snagged and captivated by a book and this book did all that for me. I’m not even kidding. This series is going to be a new favourite. I just know it.

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A Dragon’s Wolf (The Hidden Realm 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

A Dragon’s Wolf (The Hidden Realm 1) by Heather Renee

Some things are better left unknown.

Dawsyn
All my life I’d been nothing more than the alpha’s daughter. After twenty-two years of that existence, I finally leave my pack, intent to figure out who I am.

Except a week into my newfound freedom, I discover that dragon shifters exist. Not only that, but the first one I stumble upon turns out to be my mate. One I don’t want and never asked for.

It’s not like Cillian is bad on the eyes or that I’m repulsed by his grumpy demeanor. In fact, everything about him is rather…appealing. He just wasn’t part of the plan.

Cillian
The realm I call home is under attack and things are only getting worse as the weeks pass. When I decide to do something about that, I get more than I bargained for.

I get Dawsyn Chase.

A wolf shifter with a bite as vicious as her words that also happens to be my fated mate. She’s a distraction I intend to stay away from, but when the world demands otherwise… It could be more than our bond at stake if we’re not careful.

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Savage Bond (Den of Shadows 2) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Savage Bond (Den of Shadows 2) by J.N. Colon

The hunter becomes the hunted. And trusting an enemy is the only way out…

Betrayed and sold to the highest bidder, I’m now a demon lord’s captive. Instead of chains and torture, the alluring nightworlder makes me an offer I can’t refuse.

He’ll break my bond with Fane Maverick.

Dark, twisted, and brutal…I crave Fane as much as I hate him. And he’s promised to ruin me for anyone else.

But as luck would have it, the savage demon shifter is the only one who can tame my deadly beast, and when our past returns to haunt us, we’re forced together again.

If our enemies find out what’s hiding inside of me, neither one of us stands a chance at surviving.

While Nightworld’s fate rests in my hands, mine dangles on the tip of Fane’s tattooed, talon-tipped fingers.

Gaaah I feel like I’ve been waiting forever for this book and I finally got to read and devour it! And boy did I love every second of this crazy journey that now awaits you guys! So are you ready?!

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A Court of Debt and Deception (Shadowguard Trials 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

A Court of Debt and Deception (Shadowguard Trials 1) by Samantha Britt

Hey, hey Ramblers!! Welcome to my first ARC read of the year and daaaang was it one that I LOVED and completely DEVOURED!! I was more than a little sad to see this book come to an end.

There was so much to love about this book and I can’t express how much I loved falling back into the Shadowguard world. I remember when the first one came out in 2019? I was lucky enough to get my hands on the ARC of that one too and I just adored how Samantha wrote. Since then, I’ve fallen into each one of her worlds and loved them all. Her writing style and ability to weave a story has always had a way of catching my attention and holding it. And this new series is no different. I can’t tell you how fast I fell in love with the main character, Andie. She’s one you just can’t help but connect with and love. Then add in the other characters and don’t forget about the plot, it’s just the icing on the cake.

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The Last Dragon King (Kings of Avalier 1)

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

The Last Dragon King (King of Avalier 1) by Leia Stone

Hey Rambers! How are we all doing?! It’s been a little while since I wrote a review. But the reading world and ARC’s have been on the quieter side. Settling onto a new med so trying to keep things relatively easy for myself. So on that note that’s why my review isn’t quite as long as the usual lol.

Blurb/Summary:

The Dragon King is looking for a wife.
This news throws the women in my village into a tizzy. The king will be sending out the royal guard to bring women of childbearing age to his castle in Jade City.
There is only one requirement: the woman must carry enough magic to produce an heir for him.
I’m a watered-down human with a mere ten percent dragon magic lineage, I know I won’t be chosen, but for some reason the magic sniffers command me to present myself to the king as a possible wife.
I’m ready to go to Jade City until my mother tells me a terrifying secret. A secret that could get me killed… by the king himself.

Anywho, let’s dive in. This story is yet another great read by the amazing Leia Stone. This story is a fast-paced, enjoyable read, that I definitely loved getting lost in. The characters were so perfectly made that I couldn’t help but love them. Things move fairly fast in this first story but it is a nice setup for what’s to come next with the following King.

I’m truly intrigued by this new world setup and daaaang I loved me the dragon shifter side of it. The trope of two opposing sides coming together gets me every time 😍. No matter who wants to sway the mind of the king, to safer options. Leaving me, meanwhile, going…

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Chase the Shadows (Supernatural Legacy 3)

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Chase the Shadows (Supernatural Legacy 3) by Everly Frost

Holy dragon’s breath! If you loved book one of this series there is absolutely no reason why you won’t be obsessed with this one even more! I know for me, this book is next level! I was hooked in so deeply, that it was practically impossible to put the book down. I was not putting it down for anything. Nobody got time for that lol.

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Wolfed: Cursed By Love (Wolfed 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Wolfed: Cursed By Love (Wolfed 1) by Leia Stone

Heyoh Ramblers! I hope you are all doing well and keeping out of mischief and staying sane? I have to admit my brain has been haywire and all over the place. Definitely keeping out of mischief, but I dunno about the sane part 😆. Life has been crazy. My body has decided it doesn’t want to play by any rules and is just here there and everywhere, with what it throws at me of late. So much fun aye. 😆

But let’s forget a bit about life for a little while yeah. And this is a great book to do that with. When I say this book dives right in…I mean. Right. In. So if you ask me…

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Soul Cursed (Nightworld: Court of Magic 4) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Soul Cursed (Nightworld: Court of Magic 4) by J.N. Colon

Holy flippin’ Fae wine. That. That was the most adrenaline-pumping, emotionally-stirring, edge of your seat worthy read. And I’m sad to see some of my fav character’s story come to a close…but seriously exceptional read. It was all tied up so perfectly (well outside of the fact that it ended lol…but we can’t have everything, now can we?) And since nothing can really meet the energy of the kid from Incredibles, this gif feels hella appropriate for this book.

But also…

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Midnight Moon (Alpha Games 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Midnight Moon (Alpha Games 1) by Samantha Britt

I absolutely loved so much about this book and the only reason I’m setting it at this score, is because I just know it’s going to get so much better. So it feels wrong, marking it as a 5…because then, in my opinion, it doesn’t show the story’s growth to its fullest. Hence I’m gonna stick with this rating…but my words! You guys have to read this book! If you love Shifter and bonded mates you’ll gobble this one up like you’ve been deprived of your favourite chocolate cake. And you’ll eat it all up without a worry for your safety because nothing else will matter.

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Shifted Magic (Fated to the Wolf 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 4 out of 5.

Shifted Magic (Fated to the Wolf 1) by Heather Renee

G’day my fellow Ramblers. How are you all doing? I hope everyone is managing okay and enjoying the book worlds and their oh so sweet escape. I know I have been using them for this very purpose. Life is playing a crazy game of dodgeball with me and I am not a fan of it lol.

See it’s a very hazardous lifestyle -I’m with the onlooking blonde girl flinching lol
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Hunt the Night: Supernatural Legacy (Angels & Dragon Shifters 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Hunt the Night: Supernatural Legacy (Angels & Dragon Shifters 1) by Everly Frost

Holy damn dragon breaths! This is the easiest 5 star score I could give. If you fell hard for Everly’s Soul Bitten Wolf Shifter series, you are going to become obsessed with this latest upcoming release (Coming out on the 18th February!). All I can say is be sure to have this on the list! It’s the biggest MUST ever!

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Shadow Angel (Shadow Angel 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Wow what a journey this book is. Has left me with so so many questions. Questions that I just need answered. This story has so much potential and growth and I’m totally here for it.

I loved the characters and can’t wait to see more of them. They are just all so loveable (the ones on the good side obvi lol). There’s so much intrigue with this story and how the characters grow through it all… and personally, I think, that in itself makes a story. So yaaas for amazing character creations!!

And man do these girls know what they are doing when they end this book. It leaves you NEEDING to keep going. You just have this urge to demand it be handed over, coz it can’t stop there. Answers are what you are focused on. It’s like they have been reeling you in slowly, as you progress through the story, before BAM you’re pulled in tight all the way…and now you’re just dangling off the line of that fishing hook, hopelessly and without a clue of what’s coming next. That’s the best analogy I could think of lol, if that helps any. 🤷🏻‍♀️😂

This is a story I definitely would recommend reading. It takes you on a journey of good, bad and that in between grey are. Where not all is as it seems. That sometimes the side you are on isn’t actually the side you choose. Confusing? Deliberately so. 😉

Enter into a world of demons and darkness where anything could happen.

Tatum has lived a normal life. Waiting tables to keep her and her grandma afloat. But when she starts seeing that monsters do in fact exist… she knows her world is about to turn on its axis. She’s brought into a world of Watchers, a society of earthbound angels, split into two faction. Dark (Shades) and light (Lumens) and Tatum only has a couple days to choose her side in this brutal war she has found herself in the middle of.

When she thinks she’s ready to lay her decision out there…is the moment she learns that they cursed the one thing she has in this life. And now it’s game on.

This is a story you will devour and love and I for one cannot wait to read more. Be sure to check it out. Audiobook and Paperback are now live but the ebook releases on the 21st January- you can find it here —> Shadow Angel. Thank you Leia and Julie for this awesome read I’m so happy to be part of your ARC team!

Happy Reading!

Vampire Vow (Scorned by Blood 3) – ARC Review

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Well I’ll be damned. I didn’t think Heather could outdo herself like this but daaaang she did. Whilst my emotions are still on the rollercoaster ride that is this story. This is an easy 5 stars to give. A story that can make you feel so strongly and has you blaming onions for your stingy eyes deserves all the stars. Wouldn’t you agree?

So whilst cutting my non existing onions (shh don’t tell nobody that)…I needed a minute to just be like how could you do me like this Heather?! And whilst I’m still all aboard that train I love the fact that she can mess with my emotions so easily. So whilst I’m holding a teensy bit of a grudge against her currently… I love her and the amazing journey this book is. It really is a book about finding your people, your home and that with them you can get through anything. Which warmed my heart so much. Our dear Amersyn started off with nobody and as the series progresses you see her let people in and that’s such a beautiful thing to watch bloom. People accepting you for who you are and making you the best version of yourself. Beautiful. No, no I’m not gonna cry.

This book was just incredible. The characters (oh the characters!) I adored them. So relatable and loveable. The story development and growth was something I truly loved experiencing. It took me a little to get fully invested in this series world but once Heather got her claws into me, I was a complete goner. I truly think this could be some of Heather’s best works yet. I know right?! You’d think that was impossible. But with every story this girl releases, she herself shows so much growth. And I’m here for it all. 😍

With everything coming to a head, the final battle is nigh and players are bringing their all. So be prepared for anything.…anything. It’s time for Amersyn and her friends to take down Viktor and his nest once and for all. With plot twists and turns, expect the unexpected folks. And even then you’ll probably still get shocker punched (I spelt it wrong for a reason lol).

This book I would definitely recommend reading. So do yourself a favour and add it to the list. You guys can thank me later 😉. This book releases on the 20th January but if you want to read now the paperback just went live. (Find here —> Vampire Vow)

Thank you so much Heather for providing me with the ARC of this incredible mind-blowing journey. As always it’s a pleasure being apart of your team, even when you are a little bit evil. 😜 I can’t wait for others to read this awesome story you created.

Anywho, I’m gonna leave it at that and am going to find myself some chocolate to eat now lol. I know I’m complaining but my heart hurts. You’ll understand. But I did very much (or vermicelli as my autocorrect wanted to say lol) like how their story was wrapped up! I’m curious to see what more Heather has in store for us in the MM world.

Til next time. Happy reading Ramblers! 🤍

Ps my computer has decided to move on to its next life (RIP you had a good life!)….so whilst my reviews for a time will be lacking the gifs I hope they still get across my real feels.

Blood Marked (Nightworld Court of Magic 3) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Blood Marked by J.N. Colon

Holy flamin’ mushrooms on toast! This was so torturously perfect! 😍 …if I wasn’t already obsessed with this series this book would’ve done it for me. So much so, I think Jena might be starting to regret her beyond awesome-saucy talents…and now everytime I message her she’s probably thinking…

But girl it’s out of my control. You stuck with me now 😂, an Aussie is a hard thing to shake…after-all you only have to look at all the possible dangers we might have to face for the day 🤣🤣🤣… so the worst you can do is kill me off in your story. So I’m pretty okay with that lol. 🤣🤷🏻‍♀️

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Demon Pack (Demon Pack 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Demon Pack by Everly Frost & Jaymin Eve

Holy dang demon babies! Everly and Jaymin have done it again…and honestly, at this point, I shouldn’t be surprised any longer, but you know what?…I love how they can keep doing this to me, after all this time of me reading their books. I just, really, thoroughly enjoyed this unique and utterly intriguing story that’s being woven right in front of me. So girls, just keep doing what you’re doing because I’m here for all the crazy and wonderful worlds your brains can create. So just keep doing what you do best. And don’t change a thing. 💖😍

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Wolf Mated (Luna Marked 3) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Wolf Mated (Luna Marked 3) by Heather Renee

Wow, dude it honestly doesn’t feel that long ago that I started this series, and yet here I am writing the final books review!! What is happening?! I was not prepared for this series to come to an end. Like not even a lil bit. I need more Cait and Roman in my life. Ah scratch that, I need all my favs.

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The Dark Bite (Vampire Hunter Society) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

The Dark Bite (Vampire Hunter Society 1) by Leia Stone

Whew, what a read this book was! Absolutely loved everything about this story…and I hate to say it, but I think this one even topped how I felt about the Wolf Girl series! And we all know how I loved Demi and Sawyers’ story. But there was just something else about this one and I was pulled in even faster. I was just so curious about the hunter societies…and can I just say all my instincts were on point. Which had me all like…

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Death Kissed (Nightworld: Court of Magic 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

Death Kissed (Nightworld: Court of Magic 1) by J.N. Colon

Wow holy flying Tinkerbell! I absolutely loved this new world that Jena has created. Dang, I’m already head over heels in love with this world and I just need more. Yes, MORE. More of everything. Please and thank you. I don’t ask much but I have this need…and it’s not been sated lol. I think there’s some missing pages in my book for sure. This ↓ is like legit live footage of me when I realised I’d reached the end. 😆🤷🏻‍♀️ #sorrynotsorry

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Evermore Academy: Summer – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Evermore Academy: Summer by Audrey Grey

**To be honest, I’m not sure what people are classing as spoilers these days…I don’t personally feel like I’ve let any loose, but I’ve seen a few comments on Facebook that has me super cautious/nervous. So there could be potential spoilers, depending on your meaning of that. So I guess just be aware of that before reading. I’ll be talking/reviewing book 3 in the Evermore Academy series.

Be prepared for the Ramble up ahead. It’s no joke. No kidding. It’s looooonnng lol.

Holy damn. I need a moment to wrap my mind around all this!! It’s the third day after finishing this book and Daaaaaaaaannnng I’m still not over this. It was AHHMAZING! But seriously one heck of an emotional spinner…like man, my emotions are all over the place. Just wow!

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Wolf Kissed (Luna Marked 1) – ARC Review

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Rating: 5 out of 5.

Wolf Kissed (Luna Marked 1) by Heather Renee

So you may have noticed last week I shared the cover reveal for this book…and dang is it good! It’s the kind of book that’ll keep you turning those pages…will have you craving more and you’re just there for the ride. Waiting to see where it’ll lead. I honestly, felt like Belle being all wrapped up in her bookish world. Seeya reality and hello my fictional escape. Because that’s exactly what this book will do for you.

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