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REVIEW: These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Merin

These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly Delacorte, 2015 [Goodreads] [Book Depository] Jo Montfort is beautiful and rich, and soon—like all the girls in her class—she’ll graduate from finishing school and be married off to a wealthy bachelor. Which is the … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Soulless by Gail Carriger

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Merin

Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1) by Gail Carriger Orbit, 2009 [Goodreads] [Book Depository] Alexia Tarabotti is laboring under a great many social tribulations. First, she has no soul. Second, she’s a spinster whose father is both Italian and dead. Third, she … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Merin

The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters Amulet, 2014 [Goodreads] [Book Depository] Olivia Mead is a headstrong, independent girl—a suffragist—in an age that prefers its girls to be docile. It’s 1900 in Oregon, and Olivia’s father, concerned that she’s headed … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: A Spark Unseen by Sharon Cameron

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Merin

A Spark Unseen (Dark Unwinding #2) by Sharon Cameron Scholastic, 2013 [Goodreads] [Book Depository] Previous Installment: The Dark Unwinding NOTE: Summary contains spoilers for the first book in this series. The thrilling sequel to Sharon Cameron’s blockbuster gothic steampunk romance, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Wondrous and the Wicked by Page Morgan

Posted on July 6, 2015 by Merin

The Wondrous and the Wicked (The Dispossessed #3) by Page Morgan Delacorte, 2015 [Goodreads] [Book Depository] Previous Installments: The Beautiful and the Cursed | The Lovely and the Lost NOTE: Summary contains spoilers for the previous books in this series. … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wednesday #88

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Merin

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. This week I’m Waiting on Wednesday for Mortal Heart (His Fair Assassin #3) by Robin LaFevers (HMH Books for Young Readers): Annith has watched … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Starling by Fiona Paul

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Merin

Starling (Secrets of the Eternal Rose #3) by Fiona Paul Philomel, 2014 [Goodreads] [Book Depository] Previous Installments: Venom | Belladonna The dark, seductive conclusion to the thrilling Secrets of the Eternal Rose trilogy! In the final book in the trilogy, … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Merin

Prisoner of Night and Fog by Anne Blankman Balzer + Bray, 2014 [Goodreads] [Book Depository] In 1930s Munich, danger lurks behind dark corners, and secrets are buried deep within the city. But Gretchen Müller, who grew up in the National … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Lovely and the Lost by Page Morgan

Posted on July 14, 2014 by Merin

The Lovely and the Lost (The Dispossessed #2) by Page Morgan Delacorte Press, 2014 [Goodreads] [Book Depository] Previous Installment: The Beautiful and the Cursed Ingrid and Gabby survived the Underneath. They saved their brother, Grayson, from a future of dark … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Merin

The Smoke Thief (Drakon #1) by Shana Abe Bantam, 2006 [Goodreads] [Amazon] Dubbed the Smoke Thief, a daring jewel thief is confounding the London police. His wealthy victims claim the master burglar can walk through walls and vanish into thin … Continue reading →

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