Dark fantasy meets The Little Mermaid in this YA retelling. But does it live up to the hype?
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QOTD | what is a book or series from your childhood that your peers read, but you actually read in adulthood?
For me it's the His Dark Materials series by @philippullmanofficial. I somehow missed out on them when I was a kid, but I'm roaring right through them as an adult. Just finishing up The Golden Compass today and then I'll be onto The Subtle Knife!
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QOTD | what is a book you've had on your shelf for ages you need to make time for?
Mine is Jennifer Donnelly's epic mermaid series that starts with Deep Blue. I've had this entire series for ages and still haven't started it! The covers are so gorgeous and I love stories about mermaids. Really must make time for it at some point soon.
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QOTD | what television or movie property from your youth would you love to see a bookish sequel to?
Growing up as a shy, introverted teen I adored Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I watched it every day after school. I read books set in the buffy universe. I watched the spinoff, Angel. I may or may not have written a lot of fanfiction about the characters.
There was something about that show, its message and its characters that spoke to the shy, nerdy gay boy at heart. That's why when I learned that Kiersten White had written a spiritual sequel following the next generation of Watchers and Slayers, I ran right out to pick up this book! I actually read this a couple of months ago. Review to come shortly on my blog!
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QOTD | what was the last book you bought?
So while I was reading Kings of the Wyld by @thebookofeames, I was enjoying it so thoroughly that I ran put halfway through the book just to buy the sequel.
I love the storytelling in the first book. Every single chapter is brimming with magic and humor, and so much heart. It's a very new take on the fantasy genre and a breath of fresh air! Can't wait to dive into this book soon!
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QOTD | what's your favorite season?
I love the springtime, with the caveat of it's got to be a springtime that's not constantly raining all the time! When the sun is shining and the flowers and trees are in bloom, that's what I love. There's something magical about it!
So my next planned read is being put on pause for a day or two so I can engage in my first buddy read since returning from hiatus. I'll be reading Neverworld Wake by @marishapessl with my dear friend and fellow book blogger Chelsea @suspensethrill
Chelsea and I always have a load of fun buddy reading together and I can't wait to get back to it!
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QOTD | if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I think for me it would have to be the ability to fly or teleport myself somewhere else at will. I just love the idea of fast travel that a lot of superheroes have. Would certainly be nice to avoid rush hour traffic, that's for sure!
Later this month I'll be reading The Emperor's Blades by Brian Staveley! I absolutely adore all the covers of the books in this series. They're so gorgeous - you can tell they went with a professional fantasy artist for them.
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