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Blood and Ruin Book 1 by Rumer Hale | A Review

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Hi there!!!! Welcome to Quills and Pages; your go to blog to great reads. This is Quills and I am back with another great book Blood and Ruin written by Rumer Hale . This is the first book in the series of same name Blood and Ruin . This is kind of dark horror book with a great edgy plot, a psycho unhinged villain and an amazing sci-fi story line set in modern day New York. Blurb Six years ago, my world was ripped from under me, and I was taken to Cardinal Three. A place where pain has been my endless companion. Witches, demons, shifters and humans all live under one rule. King's. What he says goes. So, trying to get the hell out of here hasn’t been easy. No one leaves without his permission. In fact, no one leaves at all...That is, alive. But I have a plan. One chance to get out of this nightmare once and for all. One month is all I need. One month to stay off King's radar and get the last few items needed for the spell I’ve been working on. Shouldn’t be that hard...right? But...
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House of the Dragon Episode 1 A Son for a Son | A Review and Key Takeaways

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A Son for a Son I might be a little late for this review but better late than never. I started watching the season late. So here i am venting out what I just watched. We are starting with episode 1 of Season 2 of The House of The Dragon. Recapping season 1 , King Viserys Targaryen is Dead and the greens has usurped the Throne and  put the Crown on Aegon's (II) head. Also second son of  Rhaenyra Targaryen is also dead; killed by Aemond Targaryen. GENRE   High Fantasy THEME AND TONE Historical Fiction CHARACTERS Complex Moronic Idiotic Stubborn Characters TROPES ☙ High Epic Fantasy ☙ Dragons ☙ A game of Thrones ☙ Succession Crisis ☙ Sexism and Classism ☙ Age-Gap Relationships ☙ A Scorned Lover ☙ A Wicked Step-Mother ☙ Miscommunication is the root of All Evil MY REVIEW The Intro First of All can we talk about how gorgeous the intro is. The have hanged the intro to this beautiful embroidery of a tapestry featuring All the key moments and components of Hous...
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Shadows Lost Book 1 Remnant Archives by B.K Cavaleri | A Review

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Hi there!!!! Welcome to Quills and Pages. This is Quills and today I am reviewing yet another amazing debut read from B. K. Cavaleri . Shadows Lost: Remnant Archives is book 1 in the series. And WHAT A DEBUT!!!!!! I am impressed and in awe of the storyline and plot. Such a breath of fresh air from all the typical Romantasy I am reading these days. Let's get into review. BLURB A curse that drove a queen mad. The heroine that failed to stop her. A shifter that refuses to give up. A world that needs them both again. One hundred years after the Queen of Faerie sacrificed her own people in the name of salvation, the fae are on the verge of extinction and a suspicious power is on the rise. Remnant Ezra Solaire Dark, the once legendary war general, is the last of the shadow fae. Living in exile, only she holds the power to save the kingdom of Faerie. Enter Emon, a tempting shifter fae they call The Golden One who has been hunting for Remnant for the past century. When an unnatural power ...
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Ruin and Redemption Preston Academy 2 by Bianca Mov | A Review

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Hi there!!!! Welcome back to Quills and Pages. This is Quills and I am back with the second book of Preston Academy Series: Ruin and Redemption written by Bianca Mov. This is the first book in the series of Preston Academy Series. First book was ended on a very bloody (literally) cliffhanger and I could not wait to dive head first into this second book of the series. Blurb Welcome back to Preston Academy. Feeding on your classmates is strictly prohibited and being cursed isn't a reason to stay away from class. The school year continues with new secrets, a love that lasted for generations and a curse that can't be broken. GENRE   Dark Academia with Forbidden Romance THEME AND TONE Dark LANGUAGE AND WRITING STYLE Easy to Read CHARACTERS Insane Characters TROPES ☙ Forbidden Love ☙ Professor x Student ☙ Lovers to Enemies to Lovers again ☙ Slow burn ☙ Mystery ☙ School for Criminals ☙ Past Skeleton ☙ Another Epic Plot Twist MY REVIEW So in Ruin and Redemption the story continues an...
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The Seduction in Starlight by Natasha Pierce | A Review

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Hi there!!!! Welcome to Quills and Pages. This is Quills and today I will review another amazing read The Seduction in Starlight written by Natasha Pierce . This book hooked me from the very first scene. The vibe was cozy so I kept reading until the very end and then I realized I read it in one sitting. Blurb When given the chance, do you trust fate, or only yourself? When I was fourteen, my whole existence was shredded, setting me on a path to a new future… if I could survive my training. Four years later, my powers are under control, and I am ready to return to my life on Naesala. However, as I enter Terranea Academy with my best friend in tow, I find life is very different from when I left. The unexpected ire of jealous females surrounds me thanks to the unwanted attention of three males at the academy: my long lost dragon crush, the mysterious loner mage, and my irresistible incubus step-brother. I am determined to overcome and survive, but the shell I’ve built for myself doesn’t ...
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A Critical Lens on 'Hunting Adeline' by H.D. Carlton: Exploring the Disturbing Themes | A Review

By Quills and Pages
I kept delaying writing the review because I had to remember it and didn't want to do that. This 2nd book of Cat and Mouse duet is the story of a human trafficking survivor. This book is a huge  TRIGGER WARNING . Kindly proceed with caution. I even got traumatized after reading it. So to explain the synopsis; Adeline (the main character) got kidnapped at the end of the first book and sold to some people who groomed her for some very rich and powerful clients.  Almost half of the book is based on Adeline surviving the worst situations possible for a woman. Adeline had one advantage someone was fervently searching for her, and eventually, Zade managed to rescue her after four agonizing months. The scene when Zade finds her and she just could not believe it. She crumbled to her knees thinking she was hallucinating. After Zade brings her home she struggles so hard to process her trauma. She learns to fight to take control of her life. She gets close to her mother. She hates h...
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Plated Prisoner Series | A series review (Spoiler Alert!!!)

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  Have you ever stumbled upon a series that not only captures your imagination but also challenges the norms of classic narratives? Recently, I had the privilege of delving into the spellbinding world of the Plated Prisoner series, written by Raven Kennedy. If you haven't yet experienced this literary masterpiece, be prepared for a rollercoaster ride of intrigue, deception, and personal growth. Embark with me on a journey through the twists and turns of these books, where the conventional story of King Midas and his golden touch takes an unexpected and captivating turn. A Twist on a Classic Tale The foundation of the Plated Prisoner series rests upon the iconic figure of King Midas and his fabled golden touch. However, Kennedy masterfully introduces a twist; King Midas, rather than possessing the golden touch, is revealed to be a fraud, capitalizing on the real power held by this beautiful character Auren. Auren, with her genuine golden touch, becomes the linchpin of the plot as ...
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Best Audiobook Apps for books | Part 1: Subscription based apps

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So, do you love audiobooks.....well, I do. I recently listened to one or two audiobooks and could not stop falling in love with them. They are so convenient to listen to especially when you have a lot of work to do besides reading books. They come in handy don't you think. In recent years audiobooks have emerged as a beloved companion for people like me i.e. book enthusiasts and multitaskers alike. With the surge in audiobook consumption, a lot of apps have flooded the market, each targeting the top spot in delivering exceptional listening experiences. So, to navigate this sea of options, I have researched and curated a list of 10 subscription-based apps for you to try: 1. Audible Audible stands at the top of the list. It is backed by Amazon and has an extensive library containing every title that is out there. It also analyzes your listening history to offer personalized suggestions There are also subscription plans; Audible Plus and Audible Premium Plus, which cater to diverse re...
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'The Never King' by Nikki St. Crowe | A Review

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"The Never King" by  Nikki St. Crowe   is an incredibly absurd book. I mean, while reading it, I found myself perplexed, cringing, and wondering what on earth I was actually reading. These rollercoaster emotions I experienced throughout the book. The story revolves around Peter Pan and the Lost Boys, with Winnie, a member of the Darling family line, whose mother is clearly mentally unstable. Her mother's bizarre and neglectful behavior towards her is maddening. When Winnie turns 18, her mother's insanity escalates as she believes Peter Pan is coming to kidnap Winnie, and indeed, he does just that. He takes her to Neverland, where he inexplicably chains her to a bed and watches over her while she's unconscious. The frequent mention of Winnie being different from other Darlings without a clear explanation becomes rather tiresome. Meanwhile, Peter's shadow is lost, causing Neverland to wither slowly. So his main goal is to find his shadow and secure his power o...
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The Dark One (Vicious Lost Boys book 2) by Nikki St. Crowe | A Review

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I was on a free trial of Scribd and Everand. This particular book popped up and I thought let's do it. So I started listening to this book. I mean I am speechless after listening to it. My mind is in short-circuit mode..LOL!!! I listened to it in November and I am late in writing this review. So, let's explore... The brief synopsis of this book is that the plot picks up from the ending of the last book (this is the second book in the series of Lost Vicious Boys). Winnie decided to stay in Neverland and the shadow of Pan is missing so everyone is trying to find it and have it for themselves. War is coming and I don't know which war and with whom. the Prince brothers confront their sister and find out some new secrets of hers and how she is the manipulative one. Pan is trying to forge some peace alliance with Captain Hook so he can find his shadow in his lands. Charlotte is after The dark one's heart and she is heartbroken that he is after Winnie's. She started playin...
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