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Review: Naruto Vol 1 by Masashi Kishimoto
**I was provided an electronic copy from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** 4 stars Naruto is the work of Masashi Kishimoto and follows the titular character as he works toward becoming a full-fledged ninja with the ultimate goal of being the best ninja in his village. So, honestly, this was a…
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Review: Break Your Glass Slippers by Amanda Lovelace
4 stars **I received an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** This was the first book of poetry that I’ve read from Amanda Lovelace and I was definitely not disappointed. Lovelace brings a collection that is partially a Cinderella retelling and partially based in her personal experiences. There is…
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Review: Night Spinner by Addie Thorley
**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** 4 stars Addie Thorley begins a new young adult fantasy series with Night Spinner. Marketed as a Hunchback of Notre Dame retelling, Thorley introduces a magic system that is sure to please fans of the Grishaverse. Our titular Night…
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Review: Diamond City by Francesca Flores
**spoiler alert** **I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** 4 stars I typically try to stay away from spoilers, but I don’t think I can avoid them for this review. Francesca Flores puts forth a solid debut in Diamond City. Readers follow Aina, a former drug-addicted…
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Review: Highfire by Eoin Colfer
4 stars **I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Eoin Colfer’s newest fantasy novel, Highfire, is fast-paced, guns-a-blazing, not-for-kids fun. Wyvern, Lord Highfire, is one of the last remaining dragons in the world. Possibly the last. He’s all set with his cable TV and Flashdance on…
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Review: Faerie Forged by LR Braden
**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Actual rating: 4.5 LR Braden brings us back to her Magicsmith series with the third installment, Faerie Forged. I will attempt to keep this review spoiler free. As with the first two novels in this series, I read Faerie…
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Review: Warmaidens by Kelly Coon
4 stars **I received an electronic ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Kelly Coon follows up Gravemaidens with its sequel Warmaidens, concluding the duology. Kammani continues with her efforts as a healer, and must learn how to balance her love for her work, her love for Dagan, and her love…
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Review: The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
3 stars **I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** Roshani Chokshi’s newest book, The Silvered Serpents, is the sequel to The Gilded Wolves. Readers follow a group of characters in shifting perspectives who make up a found family, and they have a new heist in this…
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Review: Red Rising Sons of Ares Vol 2 Wrath by Pierce Brown et al
4 stars **I received an electronic ARC from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** The Red Rising Saga has been one of my most favorite series in recent years, and I am not disappointed with the prequel graphic novel series, Red Rising Sons of Ares. This is difficult to discuss without spoilers,…
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Review: Artifact One Vol 1 by JT Krul et al
**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.** 5 stars Artifact One is a collaborative effort between writers JT Krul and Vince Hernandez along with artist Romina Moranelli. What readers receive is an introduction to a science fiction story following Remi, a Terrillian female, who is an…
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