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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my tour stop for Wind Rider by PC Cast! Wind Rider is the third book in The Tales of a New World series. Today I feel so privileged to have PC Cast here today answering a few of my questions. I'm a huge PC Cast fan from when she co-wrote with her daughter; The House of Night series. Thank you to Pan Macmillan Australia for allowing me to be part of this tour, I'm ecstatic over interviewing PC Cast! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">PC was born in the Midwest, and grew up being shuttled back-and-forth between Illinois and Oklahoma, which is where she fell in love with Quarter Horses and mythology (at about the same time). After high school, she joined the United States Air Force and began public speaking and writing. After her tour in the USAF, she taught high school for 15 years before retiring to write full time. PC is a #1 New York Times and #1 USA Today Best-Selling author and a member of the Oklahoma Writers Hall of Fame. Her novels have been awarded the prestigious: Oklahoma Book Award, YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, the Prism, Holt Medallion, Daphne du Maurier, Booksellers’ Best, and the Laurel Wreath. PC is an experienced teacher and talented speaker. Ms. Cast lives in Oregon near her fabulous daughter, her adorable pack of dogs, her crazy Maine Coon, and a bunch of horses. </span></blockquote>
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<i><span style="font-size: large;">Hi Phyllis,
Firstly thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions, I love your House of Night series and feel really privileged to be interviewing you! Enough fangirling and off to the questions… </span></i></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">1. What were your inspirations behind The New World trilogy? It is very complex, world building is amazing, so it's nice to have a bit of insight on how it came to be, the series we love today. </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tales of a New World was inspired by my relationship with my personal protection canine, Badger, and my love for fantasy - as well as my desire to deal fictionally with a society that allows hate to lead it. When hate leads, whether it's fiction (this series) or nonfiction (what's happening in the USA today), that society crumbles and can only be saved when people stand up with love and integrity and work to create change, which is exactly what Mari, Sora, Nik, O'Bryan, and the rest of the Pack are doing in WIND RIDER! </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">2. Seeing as illustrations were prominently featured, are you an artist yourself? </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">My father is a fantastic artist, so I've been raised with a great respect and appreciation for art. Personally, I love it when books are illustrated! I very much enjoy seeing how my world is translated through the eyes of someone else. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">3. Your books always have some mythological elements, what is it about mythology that draws you? </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Probably the endless possibilities. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mythology is very often paired with magic, and I love that adding a paranormal aspect to any plot opens the world and the characters' choices. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm of Celtic origin (my family moved here from Wales in 1748) and have been a horse nut for as long as I can remember, and I've long felt close to Epona. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">5. I know that Zoey from House of Night was originally based on Kristin, ARE Leda and Mari based on you two as well? </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm personally very close to my Mother too and so this mother & daughter relationship really drew me in.
Well, I didn't intentionally create Leda and Mari to reflect Kristin and me, but my real world (including real world people) constantly creeps into my writings, so there are definitely aspects of our relationship in the book. </span></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: large;">6. How's your writing process differ from when you write solo to when you write with Kristin? </span></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">First, let's be clear about what books Kristin and I actually coauthor - NOT the House of Night books. Kristin serves as my frontline editor for HoN, but I do all the writing. We have coauthored a new series, THE DYSASTERS, debuting the last week of February 2019, though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I write with Kristin she and I come up with a book idea and then we create characters, which we divide up between the two of us. Then we outline the entire book in general terms before going back and outlining it chapter by chapter. Whomever writes the chapter depends on which character is at the forefront of it. Example: In THE DYSASTERS one of my characters is Tate, so when Tate gets most the action (or dialogue) in a chapter, I write it. One of Kristin's characters is Foster, and when she's taking the lead in the chapter, Kristin writes that one. It may sound confusing, but we're used to working together and we enjoy it!
When I write by myself my outline is MUCH less detailed and it changes A LOT more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">About one year. Sometimes less, depending on what else I have to write that year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's disturbing to write them, but not difficult. Sadly, I have many examples of badly behaving men in power to use as templates... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Terrifying, hopeful, epic! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There will be at least one more book in the Tales of a New World series. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kristin and I have a new coauthored a YA paranormal series titled THE DYSASTERS releasing the last week of February 2019. It's an awesome new superhero multiverse that we can't wait for fans to get their hands on! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Then in July 2019 the third book in the House of Night Other World spinoff releases (there will be a total of four of those new books).
Right now I'm juggling ideas for three new series and trying to narrow them to my absolute favorite. I have to decide between a couple magical ancient Celtic stories or something contemporary and paranormal...What do you guys think?
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last weekend I also went to my girlfriend's birthday party. That was great fun catching up with the girls I haven't seen in over a year! We just stay connected on social media, we vow to meet together more often, as the birthday girl only lives about 15 mins drive from me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that was my week! My girlfriend sadly lost her furbaby of 8 years, and it's brought up alot of sadness loosing my 14 year old furbaby end of March...it still brings me to tears. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I rarely buy books as I've got so many unread on my shelves, but on Thursday I was soooo excited to have found a pop-up store in a shopping centre located near me, and they are here till Christmas...which, whilst exciting is a BAD thing for my finance. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So if you've been checking out my Weekly Wrap Up you might remember that I've been slowly purchasing all my paperback books of The Throne of Glass series, but I've been eyeing the hardcover out for AGES, but at nearly $30 EACH at my local bookstore I have decided that it was simply not worth it, so when I found it for $9 each I was beyond and excited and got a bit carried away and bought the entire series. I will be selling my paperback</span>, <span style="font-size: large;">unread copies soon, I'm just waiting on the release of Kingdom of Ash so I can complete the set. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also bought The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, which was also $9 and Stolen by Melissa de la Cruz, which was $7. I love how the latter series has sprayed edges! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I know my American readers would be thinking, why the excitement as $9 maybe the norm there, but here in Australia the cheapest you can get a paperback for is $12 at places like Target when first released, but in bookstores you have to pay at least $20 for a paperback, and even more for hardback, so $9 is a steal! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For example QBD bookstore currently has the hardback for sale at $20, and so I've still saved HALF PRICE on their sale price. Full RRP $30.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also received the Illumicrate box that Mum bought me for my birthday and I am so excited to review it all for you! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The box is the VE Schwab special edition, and it certainly DID NOT disappoint. It came with a copy of Vengeful; Illumicrate exclusive edition cover, numbered...stay tuned for my review.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Thank you Pan MacMillan Australia for sending me the conclusion of The Tales of a New World, Wind Rider by PC Cast! Excited to delve into this series, and stay tuned as this series is part of an upcoming blog tour.</span></div>
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i. A brief section of music composed of a series of notes and flourishes.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">ii. A journey by water; a voyage.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">iii. The transition from one place to another, across space and time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In one devastating night, violin prodigy Etta Spencer loses everything she knows and loves. Thrust into an unfamiliar world by a stranger with a dangerous agenda, Etta is certain of only one thing: she has traveled not just miles but years from home. And she’s inherited a legacy she knows nothing about from a family whose existence she’s never heard of. Until now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nicholas Carter is content with his life at sea, free from the Ironwoods—a powerful family in the colonies—and the servitude he’s known at their hands. But with the arrival of an unusual passenger on his ship comes the insistent pull of the past that he can’t escape and the family that won’t let him go so easily. Now the Ironwoods are searching for a stolen object of untold value, one they believe only Etta, Nicholas’ passenger, can find. In order to protect her, he must ensure she brings it back to them—whether she wants to or not.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Passengers by Alexandra Bracken is a young adult adventure, time travel and historical novel. It follows our main characters; Henrietta (Etta) Spencer and Nicholas (Nick) Carter as they go on a scavenger hunt forced upon them by an evil, world domineering tycoon, and Nicholas' grandfather, Cyrus Ironwood. Etta is thrust into a world of time-travel (that she had no previous knowledge of), deceit, lies and family drama that spans centuries and lifetimes. Can she find this antique relic and family heirloom in time to save her Mother from Ironwood's evil grasp? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Passenger is very well-written and well-researched. A strong first book, with a heart-stopping cliff-hanger for an ending. The different historical aspect and the different time eras was so vividly described that you feel like you are personally there, experiencing things as they are. This was my favourite aspect of the book, and I wish that we got to explore each era/place a bit more than what we did...which brings me to my second point. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Pacing, the book was paced somewhat strange, in my opinion. It was quite a slow start and I understand that Bracken needed to really set the foundation for the story, but the first 100 pages were a tad tedious and even slightly confusing. There were a few times where I had to re-read to understand what was happening, but then after that it spiralled into adventure after adventure; visiting different times and places, but ever so quickly, that we are just introduced to it, but not able to fully immerse ourselves in it. This was somewhat disappointing since Alexandra Bracken's writing is so beautiful, and the description of each surroundings, people and era is just tangible, that I just wished we got to experience each location a bit more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Etta was an amazing character. She is strong, resilient, independent, courageous, brave and kind. I appreciate that she was not whiney, but I also found it very unrealistic how she jumped into this treasure hunt without much questions. She was far too keen to commence her journey, where she didn't really know what item she was looking for, where it was, what era it was in, or how she was going to find it since she has absolutely no knowledge of anything! However, once Etta deciphers that she does indeed know the clues; she was just so fantastic from there on...determined! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nick was bland for me, he was not the heroic main character I hoped he would be. I found him quite whiney and lacked the mental capabilities to help Etta out in this life and death journey. I found Etta brought more to the table than he did, despite him being taught everything about time travelling. He was just not as determined, strong and brave as Etta. I felt like he was quite useless at times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So onto Nick and Etta's relationship. I'm not really "feeling" it with these two. I felt Nick's instant infatuation with her strange and kind of creepy when he first met her on the boat. I do appreciate their love blossoming throughout the book, even then I felt that it was still a bit insta-love, which I'm not a huge fan of. I also did not think that it was realistic in the short time they had known each other that he was considering moving to the future with Etta! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">This book is such an anticipation-high journey, with a strong sense of adventure within it's pages. Being someone that enjoys travelling (places not time), this felt like I personally travelled to these wonderful places, in different eras, and that's how this book sung to my heart. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nowhere but Here is such a complex story that I don't even know how to begin. It's beyond a love story, it's a few stories told simultaneously but cleverly and neatly interwoven together in a meaningful and beautiful tale. It's a story of unconditional love and family, and what extent people take to keep family secrets buried to protect those that they love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Emily is happy and content in her own little world, living with her Mother and Step-Father, she enjoys her uncomplicated life, but when her family receives news that her paternal biological Grandmother has passed away, she goes to Kentucky to pay her last respect to the Grandmother she never even knew existed, but when Emily's short visit extends to the whole summer, she is determined to fight this decision every step of the way, but she soon discovers that her black and white world isn't what it seems, and she must trudge through the grey to find the truth she so desperately seeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nowhere but Here is so much more than a love story between Emily and Oz, their love story is nearly secondary to the main story, or maybe I just felt that because it was the mystery that Emily was trying to solve. The main parts of Nowhere but Here that I really enjoyed was the cleverly written multiple story lines and how it interwove together in a fluid motion, tying it together at the end like a neat little bow.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coming from a large extended family I really enjoyed reading about the family dynamics within The Reign of Terror and I really liked how Katie did not stereotype the members but she was still realistic, it was a really refreshing and surprising take on a motorcycle clubs and I really fell in love with their "family", which brings me to the characters.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I enjoyed Emily and Oz in certain scenes and I love them together as a couple, they certainly were not my favourite characters individually. Emily was stubborn and her lack of insight sometimes became frustrating, then there was Oz, your typical bad boy who is reformed once he falls in love, but there was so many other characters to fall in love with!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">On a more positive note, my family and I went for an overnight beach getaway, and we had such an amazing time. It's only 2.5 hrs drive from home, but because I'm the sole driver we always stay overnight, to get 2 days of beach. Alas, the weather turned terrible once we arrived, we still had a lovely time and got one day of beach time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm so EXCITED to FINALLY get a copy of the Hardcover Collector's Edition of Vicious by VE Schwab. I've been stalking for it for MONTHS at <a href="https://www.bookdepository.com/">The Book Depository</a>, but each time I would get a notification it's in stock, I'd go to check it out and it won't be there...so glad to finally get it in time for my <a href="https://www.illumicrate.com/">Illumicrate</a> Villains box! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Definitely </span><span style="font-size: x-large;">Urban Fantasy</span><span style="font-size: large;">, I just like the vibe more, and it's more than just whodunnit or who's the monster in disguise. Here's a list of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/ya-urban-fantasy">YA Urban Fantasy</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been obsessed with book subscription boxes for a few months now, and have probably spent close to $500 in the last few months, and I don't even subscribe to it regularly. So far I have only physically received 2 boxes, and one awaiting for shipment in my US postal address, so technically received 3. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Book subscription boxes are monthly subscription mostly pertaining to a theme, mainly selected around their book of the month, which is included in the box. </span><span style="font-size: large;">Along with the book of the month, they pick other books that fit into the theme, and create "inspired by" fandoms from said books. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Book sub boxes are mostly monthly, but Illumicrate based in the UK are per quarter. However, most, if not all, allow you to make single purchases, so you can choose and pick which boxes you want. There is a catch, you are not told what ANY of the items are, including the book of the month. They do give hints, supplier reveals and the books that the fandoms are based on.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Today I'm reviewing the popular Young Adult book subscription box Fairyloot, based in the UK. Their theme for July was The Power Within.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- "Magical" heat changing mug created by Little Inkling Designs with a quote by Morgan Rhodes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">- Tea towel lettering designed by KDPLetters and quote by Kiersten White</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It’s 1871 and Emmeline Carter is poised to take Chicago’s high society by storm. Between her father’s sudden rise to wealth, and her recent engagement to Chicago’s most eligible bachelor, Emmeline has it all. But she can’t stop thinking about the life she left behind, including her childhood sweetheart, Anders Magnuson. Fiona Byrne, Emmeline’s childhood best friend, is delighted by her friend’s sudden rise to prominence, especially since it means Fiona is free to pursue Anders herself. But when Emmeline risks everything for one final fling with Anders, Fiona feels completely betrayed.<br />
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As the summer turns to fall, the city is at a tipping point: friendships are tested, hearts are broken, and the tiniest spark might set everything ablaze. Sweeping, soapy, and romantic, this is a story about an epic love triangle—one that will literally set the city ablaze, and change the lives of three childhood friends forever.
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<span style="font-size: large;">I loved Anna Godbersen's previous books and so when I was seeking for a WoW book and came across this one, I was so excited! I loved Bright Young Things and The Luxe series so can't wait to get to this one.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am so excited to talk to you about Veronica Roth's Australia visit! Living in Sydney, we don't get nearly as much Author signings as our fellow US readers, so when someone as HUGE as Veronica Roth comes to town...we get VERY excited! So without further ado, this was Veronica's visit at Seymour Theatre for Sydney Writer's Festival. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The interview component went for an hour and ten minutes, and she spoke about all her books including the bestselling Divergent series. She also talked a lot about herself which I appreciated, I like to get to know the Authors of books I love on a personal level. Here are a few fun facts you may not have known about Veronica Roth.</span></div>
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<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">She and her Hubby lived in Transylvania, Romania for 5 months and she is enthralled by Hungarian and wish she could speak it, however if she could learn one language it would be Polish due to her maternal heritage and in honour of her Grandparents and Mother</span></li>
<li style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">She likes tattoos, hence tattoos is prominently featured in her series' but she herself doesn't have one. Veronica and her Hubby is thinking of getting matching curlicue tattoos, she has been considering this for quite some time</span></li>
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<span style="font-size: large;">She also goes quite deep and shares with her audience that she has suffered from anxiety and did not want to go on anti-anxiety meds due to the stigma surrounding it, but she went ahead and got on the meds after her Therapist's insistence, and it has done wonders for her and now she is no longer suffering from anxiety, and also did not need her medication anymore. She went on to say that mental health is not always a permanent thing, and that sometimes it's just situational and with treatment, it can go away, as hers has done.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Veronica also feels strongly about interactions with readers, and strongly against Authors arguing with readers on social media. She brings to attention that because she writes YA books, if she did do as other Authors do, she could potentially be arguing with an 11 year old. She further mentions that she likes to think of anyone disrespectful or abusive to her about her books as 11 year olds, that way she can handle the situation with more kid-friendly gloves. </span><span style="font-size: large;">She respects ALL thoughts on her books but understand that not everyone will like the same things.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The line for her signing was crazy long, but moved so quickly, I was in the middle and got to the front in an hour. She was only signing one book. There were signed books for purchase, but you could only get ONE personalised, which was a bit of a bummer, but due to the number of people it's also understandable, I just wish they tell you this BEFORE the event.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eli Ever and Victor Vale were only medical students when their mutual discovery that near-death experiences can, under the right conditions, manifest extraordinary abilities.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm nearly finished with Vicious and I have heard that there's a huge cliffhanger so can't wait for the release of Vengeful. It's the first VE Schwab book I've read, and so far enjoying it. Plus I got the Illumicrate box for this series, so extremely excited for that too. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Born Scared by Kevin Brooks is a unique story about a day in the life of a teen who is anxious and scared of the world, but when his Mother goes missing in search of his much needed medication, he soon finds himself venturing outside, first time in a long time, to find and maybe save his Mother. Brilliantly written, gripping and thrilling.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">When his Mother heads out to his Aunty's to pick up his medication he desperately needed, she doesn't come back. So with the monster in his head kicking in, he finds himself in a desperate situation. Does he search for his Mother? Or does he stay put in case his Mother returns.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">How does these two fit together? I am unable to say without giving away spoilers, but somehow Kevin manages to merge these two stories into one in a thrilling, fast paced and one hell of a day! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Kevin Brooks' writing truly have you inside Elliot's head, better understanding what he is going through. Taking the adventure with Elliot was truly an experience. The writing is well researched, raw and poignant and the best part was how he managed to intertwine two seemingly unrelated stories, into one and slowly unfolded it for it's readers. This was probably the best part of this book for me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I only gave Born Scared 2 stars as whilst it was gripping and interesting, I didn't find myself engrossed or heavily attached to any of the characters. Apart from that, the book was an exciting read, but it just wasn't the kind of thriller I was looking for. It is nice to have more representation of mental health on YA books though. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The writing is different and speaks to a certain type of reader, but I unfortunately was not connecting with it. However, Kevin still wrote it interestingly enough that I persevered to finish the novel, despite wanting to DNF it a few times, so I gave it an extra star for that.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last two weeks has been a real struggle to blog or read, I know I have been saying this for weeks now, but there's a flu going around here in NSW Australia nicknamed the 100 day flu, and just when I think I've shaken it off, it comes back. I don't know if I am getting re-infected (son goes to school) OR if it's not leaving my system and it re-emerges. So frustrating.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The last few weeks has been so slow for me in the reading front. I couldn't seem to READ let alone blog. I can't even tell you all why. I've been stuck on Netflix shows, finished The Vampire Diaries, that made me cry and at the same time extremely disappointed by the outcome, and then I've moved onto the new series of The Originals. Do you all have Netflix series you can recommend?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">My Aunty a few weeks ago now had a head-on collision, and seeing her car wreck, our family has been blessed she's alive. She's now home after 2 operations, broken ribs, no internal bleeding, but she's looking at physical therapy for a few months, before she can walk or drive again. We are just grateful she's alive. We don't yet know legally what will happen as the child who hit her was unlicensed but his Mother had stated he was picking her up from the Laundromat, which meant she had given consent, hence she's liable. There has been quite a few head-on collisions at Ramona lately, and my Aunty had known another who wasn't so lucky just in July.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Anyway, onto brighter news. My son does soccer training, they don't play actual refereed games as yet, but they do a little trial 10-15 mins before they finish, and despite a rough start to this school term, he is now actually playing and scored 3 tries/goals!!! I'm so proud...now if we can just stop touching/pushing other kids Momma will be very happy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Marie @ <a href="https://drizzleandhurricanebooks.com/">Drizzle & Hurricane Books</a> talks about how <a href="https://drizzleandhurricanebooks.com/2018/08/08/support-international-book-bloggers/">International Bloggers can be better supported</a>. Being an Australian blogger i really enjoyed this post, plus there are so many amazing reads from this post. So check it all out if your interested. </span><br />
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Silent wars leave the most carnage. The wars that are never declared, but are carried out in dark alleys with masks and hidden knives. Wars where color power alters the natural rhythm of 17th century London. And when the king calls for peace, no one listens until he finally calls for death.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fawkes by Nadine Brandes has an interesting plot line and world building, but I found the main character, Thomas, boring, indecisive and selfish. I could not relate to this kid in any way! I did enjoy Emma and Guy Fawkes (Thomas' Dad) grew on me. This book would have been so much more enjoyable, if we had a different main character. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Fawkes by Nadine Brandes is a unique story and retelling of 17th century England, with a new world of magic and masks, an exciting rebellion brewing, two magic forces to be reckoned with, it's exciting and a page turner. It's downfall was it's main character, and the lack of world building, but these questions may very well be answered in the sequel. </span></div>
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The battle has been fought, blood has been spilt and a queen has been crowned, but not all are happy with the outcome.<br />
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Kendare Blake's Two Dark Reigns is the heart-stopping third book in The New York Times-bestselling Three Dark Crowns series. Discover more about Fennbirn and the three queens in the thrilling start to the quartet, Three Dark Crowns, and its sequel One Dark Throne.
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<span style="font-size: large;">I received the first two books in this series, thank you Pan MacMillan, and am eagerly anticipating book 3. I have heard so many great things about this series, I can't wait to delve into this. Plus the covers are stunning in person, it has a 3D effect, despite the cover being flat on the surface. The colours are so bright...oh my it's just beautiful! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to my tour stop for Mirage by Somaiya Daud. Please check out the other stops; tour schedule above. There's also a giveaway at the end of this post, so don't miss out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Release Date:</b> August 28th 2018</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Genre:</b> YA Fantasy</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">In a star system dominated by the brutal Vathek empire, eighteen-year-old Amani is a dreamer. She dreams of what life was like before the occupation; she dreams of writing poetry like the old-world poems she adores; she dreams of receiving a sign from Dihya that one day, she, too, will have adventure, and travel beyond her isolated moon. <br />
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As Amani is forced into her new role, she can’t help but enjoy the palace’s beauty—and her time with the princess’ fiancé, Idris. But the glitter of the royal court belies a world of violence and fear. If Amani ever wishes to see her family again, she must play the princess to perfec-tion...because one wrong move could lead to her death.
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<span style="font-size: large;">A wonderful debut novel that will enthral readers from the very first page, with it's lush description, to it's poetic writing, this book is definitely a magical ride. If you enjoy The Wrath & The Dawn by Renee Ahdieh, you will love Mirage by Somaiya Daud. It has a similar writing style with the royal political intrigue. This was truly a wonderful journey, and I for one cannot wait till the sequel. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I was hooked from the very first page, with the luscious descriptions. The world created is so beautiful, scary and unique. It resembles an ancient Moroccan inspired world, with the technological advancement that allows it to enter the sci-fi category, done so well, that it will not even make you question why the world is how it is. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Amani is becoming an adult. The Kushaila (her people) has a sacred ritual for the transitioning children, they receive the daan (a geometrical face tattoo, that tells the story of their heritage). When the Vathek droids crash in on the celebration, Amani is whisked away to the palace, unbeknown to Amani or her family, she shares the face of the hated, half-Vathek, Princess Maram.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This book truly evokes so much emotions from the readers; from anger and fear to love and understanding, this book touches on so many subjects, and does so with a punch! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Somaiya Daud was born in a Midwestern city, and spent a large part of her childhood and adolescence moving around. Like most writers, she started when she was young and never really stopped. Her love of all things books propelled her to get a degree in English literature (specializing in the medieval and early modern), and while she worked on her Master’s de-gree she doubled as a bookseller at Politics and Prose in their children’s department. De-termined to remain in school for as long as possible, she packed her bags in 2014 and moved the west coast to pursue a doctoral degree in English literature. Now she’s preparing to write a dissertation on Victorians, rocks, race, and the environment. Mirage is her debut, and is due from Flatiron Books in 8/28/2018.</span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Wow! Where has this week gone? Does anyone else feel like 2018 just went in a blink of an eye? Next month is already my birthday month...NOOO! Why is my birthday coming faster and faster as I get older...I'm not ready for this! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This week was another uneventful week. Hubby & I went to watch The Darkest Minds, despite me not having read the book. I don't know how I feel about it yet, the movie was entertaining, and I still enjoyed it, but I suppose I expected more action. I still hope that they pick up the next books, as most series turned to movie, rarely turns out spectacular first time around. </span></div>
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After the jaw-dropping revelation that Oak is the heir to Faerie, Jude must keep her younger brother safe. To do so, she has bound the wicked king, Cardan, to her, and made herself the power behind the throne. Navigating the constantly shifting political alliances of Faerie would be difficult enough if Cardan were easy to control. But he does everything in his power to humiliate and undermine her even as his fascination with her remains undiminished.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I read The Cruel Prince by Holly Black, the first book of this series a few months ago, and really enjoyed it. It also left off on a major cliff hanger so I'm wanting to read more of this world, and to also see what happens to all these characters; friends or foe.</span><br />
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Lacey Chu has big dreams of becoming a companioneer for MONCHA, the largest tech firm in North America and the company behind the "baku" - a customisable smart pet that functions as a phone but makes the perfect companion too. When Lacey finds out she hasn't been accepted into Profectus - the elite academy for cutting edge tech - it seems her dreams are over. Worst of all, rather than getting to choose one of the advanced bakus, she’s stuck with a rubbish insect one. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Set in the near future where bakus are needed to live life conveniently, like our smart phones of today. Bakus is the lovechild of tamagotchis and smart phones. It's used as a higher-tech smart phone AND made in the image of insects/animals/birds that also serves as a companion for it's owner.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When Lacey Chu finds and restores a high level baku she finds herself wrongly accepted to the prestigious school Profectus Academy, the next step to securing her dream job as companioneer at Moncha, the creators of bakus. However, she soon finds out that her new baku, Jinx is unlike other bakus, he thinks for himself. Will she get to keep her Profectus Academy placement if they knew that her baku is actually not the one issued to her AND that he has a mind of his own? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The world is so realistic, and to be honest, it doesn't seem that much further into the future from where we are in technology. The world creation was fantastic, I loved the different elements and explanation of how they got to where they are; it speaks of our world today, which is definitely interesting.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The characters were well written. Lacey along with Zora, her long-time best friend were definitely my favourite characters. I also loved how Amy allowed females to be the tech geeks. In this novel, the women was at the forefront of technological advancement! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Lacey Chu is a strong protagonist who's swimming against the tide of not being born "privileged", yet she's smarter than most at Profectus, and despite all the things she had to endure to keep her place in the Academy, she didn't give up! Zora was the perfect backup, they are Batman and Robyn in the "tech" world; Lacey built and Zora coded. A match made in Moncha heaven. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't really done much this week. I am just starting to get back on my feet after weeks of being sick, so I've been taking it easy. I have finally been able to get my (usually weekly) acupressure massage and acupuncture, which felt so good! When done weekly it really helps with my tension headaches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We haven't really done anything in the home front. Had a date day with the Hubs, we went and bought the family footwear; Hubs got runners, son got the new Michael Jordans...so cute, and I just got Adilette slides...waiting on the warmer weather so I can wear it. We also had a nice lunch, and got Mrs Fields cookies and brownies for home...which is the BEST cookies EVER!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I also received <a href="https://www.inkandwonder.com.au/">Ink & Wonder's</a> Rise Up box and it was fantastic! Paris makes the most beautiful woodmarks...love her designs. Check out her website, a full review of the box will be coming soon, so stay tuned. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I forgot to mention in last week's Sunday Post, that I received my first ever Fairyloot box. I will be reviewing the box hopefully this week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am also participating in <a href="http://www.bookaddictsguide.com/2018/07/13/on-the-same-page-secret-sister-project-round-9-sign-ups/">#OTSPSecretSister</a>, unfortunately there were not enough Aussies participating, so I couldn't do the gift giving tier, but I am participating on the penpal level, and have received my penpal's first card. I have sent a reply and sent my other penpal (you get 2) a card too, to introduce myself. Have you participated in #OTSPSecretSister before? How do you like it? </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Nikki @ <a href="https://breathesbooks.com/">Bibliophibian</a> ~ <a href="https://breathesbooks.com/2018/08/06/discussion-rites-of-the-reader/">Rites of the Reader</a></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Giselle @ <a href="http://www.xpressoreads.com/">XPresso Reads</a> ~ <a href="http://www.xpressoreads.com/2018/05/a-guide-on-how-to-determine-the-audience-of-a-book-a-discussion.html">Guide How to determine your audience for discussion posts</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These are SIGNED copies from <a href="http://www.kinokuniya.com.au/">Kinokuniya</a> Sydney.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I like to collect signed copies of books, but being in Australia, not as many Authors come here. I unfortunately did not meet Victoria Aveyard, these are only signed not personalised. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've spent a great deal on postage costs in the past, purchasing books signed by the Author, that's why I'm so happy there are now virtual signing services eg. <a href="http://www.goodchoicereading.com/2015/12/StarsAbove.html">Good Choice Reading</a>, it gives overseas readers more opportunity to get signed copies. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I think that may also be why many International readers subscribe to book boxes, as many come with signed books/bookplates. Do you like special edition books from these boxes? The exclusive cover/artwork and sprayed edges really get me. Do you think these are worth it, for the books alone?</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hailey @ <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGeNhLPJHs8kJ9VfM35Okqg">Hailey in Bookland</a> ~ Booktube</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Brittani @ <a href="https://hopefaithbooks.blogspot.com/">Hope, Faith & Books</a> ~ Blog</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A ruthless young assassin's journey for revenge comes to an end in the conclusion of this epic fantasy trilogy.<br />
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The Nevernight Chronicle is a complex fantasy series about Mia Corvere, a kick-butt, flawed heroine who trains as an assassin as part of her mission for personal revenge. Her tale takes place in the immersive world of Godsgrave which, although based on ancient Rome and Venice, is imaginative with many original details provided by a beloved snarky narrator.<br />
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In Darkdawn, the Republic of Itreya is in chaos. Mia has assassinated Cardinal Duomo and rumors of Consul Scaeva’s death ripple through the street of Godsgrave like wildfire. But buried beneath those same streets, deep in the ancient city’s bones, lies a secret that will change the Republic forever.<br />
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Mia and her brother Jonnen must journey through the depths of the ancient metropolis. Their quest will take them through the Godsgrave underdark, back to the library of the Quiet Mountain and the poisoned blades of Mia’s old mentors, and at last the fabled Crown of the Moon. There, Mia will at last discover the origins of the darkin, and learn the destiny that lies in store for her and her world. But with the three suns now in descent, and Truedark on the horizon, will she survive?<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last WoW post was Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman's latest piece; Aurora Rising released next year. This week's is Jay Kristoff's conclusion to his very popular series; The Nevernight Chronicles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Truth be told, I am yet to read this series, but I've heard so MANY wonderful things about this series, and I honestly believe the hype to be real! After all, The Illuminae Files was just darn right CLEVER! </span><br />
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They wake on a deserted island. Fiona and Miles, high school enemies now stranded together. No memory of how they got there. No plan to follow, no hope to hold on to. Each step forward reveals the mystery behind the forces that brought them here. And soon, the most chilling discovery: something else is on the island with them. Something that won't let them leave alive. <br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alice Reeds was born in a small town in Germany but spent her first eight years in Florida, USA. Later on, she moved back to Europe, where her family moved around a lot. She was raised trilingual and has a basic understanding of Russian, read and spoken. After getting her International Baccalaureate Diploma, Alice is studying English Language and Literature atUniversity. In her free time Alice mostly writes, reads, figure and/or roller skates, or watches countless let's plays and figure skating videos.
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last week I did not post ANYTHING as after my flu which I mentioned in my last <a href="http://princess-paperback.blogspot.com/2018/07/weekly-wrap-up_27.html">Weekly Wrap Up</a>, I then got a sinus infection and THEN Tonsillitis, BOTH lasted over a week. I'm slowly but surely getting better, still not 100% so here I am...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't done much at all the last few weeks, I've been too sick to do much, but today I had to attend a friend's son's birthday party, significant as it's my 3 year old's first party he's been invited to, and I had committed to attending months ago. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Despite me not knowing anyone there, and still feeling awful, I surprisingly had an amazing time with my son and step-son (11). </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just enjoying the simple things in life...playing at the park. The park was AMAZING (not your ordinary park) and I was probably more astounded by the play equipment more so than the kids LOL. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So that's it for now...lots of catching up in cleaning, blogging, reviews and just general self care for me. I haven't done acupuncture, massage or nails in over a month (usually weekly) as it's not really recommended to get a massage when you've got a fever. Been out of action for over a MONTH so LOTS of catching up! It's winter here and it seems so many people are sick at the moment, must be the constant rapid change of weather. Blessed my son did not get tonsillitis as I didn't realise it was contagious :( </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Enough about my lovely sickness news...what have you all been up to? I'll live vicariously through you all healthy people with the summer vibes. I'm eagerly anticipating spring. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Been looking for a book subscription box? <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/">Buzzfeed</a> rounded up their <a href="https://www.buzzfeed.com/samanthawieder/best-book-subscription-boxes?utm_term=.ujK8XGqbG0#.bhK2vrlAr0">Top 19 Recommended Subscription Boxes</a> (don't ask me why it wasn't "rounded" up to 20 😏).</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">While we're on a topic of book subs, do you subscribe to one or ten? If so, which one/s? How are you liking items and value? I have to ship Internationally, so just want to know if it's worth it for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I haven't had much of a haul, I'm just trying to get through my review books, but even sick I couldn't help myself...</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Love these new covers in time for the movie, which is released in the USA already, and will be releasing this Thursday for us Aussies. Can't WAIT! I haven't read the book yet, should I read it BEFORE or AFTER the movie? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's my Amazon purchase for my Kindle, yet to read this book, and wanted to get to it soon because As She Ascends is coming out shortly. Have you read this one? Thoughts? </span></div>
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Can you say this about yourself? Nothing makes me happier than sitting down with a good book. </span></h3>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Excluding the joy of being a Mother, this quote above definitely rings true for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Reading is so much more than just reading a story, it's a hobby I love and enjoy. I learn so much from books. It also has picked me up from hard times; it gave me an escape and respite from whatever I was going through at the time.</span><br />
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