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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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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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A Critical Lens on 'Hunting Adeline' by H.D. Carlton: Exploring the Disturbing Themes | A Review

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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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On Wings of Blood by Briar Boleyn | A Review

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What's Up, Readers!! Welcome to Quills and Pages. I just finished On Wings of Blood arc....and now I am here to write the review. the book is written by Briar Boleyn and Thank you to Netgally and the author for this arc. iSo, let's start the review BLURB I didn't sign up for this. A half-fae in a school of highblood vampires? That's a recipe for torment. I'm Medra Pendragon—last of the dragon riders, or so they tell me. Funny thing is, there are no dragons left. Not a single one. But somehow, that hasn't stopped the vampires from deciding I'm worth capturing. Now I'm stuck at Bloodwing Academy, where the highbloods run everything and blightborn like me? We're just blood in their veins, pawns in their games. But that's not even the worst part. Enter Blake Drakharrow. Cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He's been tormenting me since the moment we met, and now, thanks to some ancient ritual, we're betrothed. He acts like h...
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Booktok made me Read Haunting Adeline | A Review

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Spoilers ahead!! ( Proceed at your own risk) Haunting Adeline book is written by H.D Carlton . The story starts as Adeline relocates to her Nana's enchanting house located in Seattle. The author paints a beautiful picture of the stunning old Victorian residence perched on a cliff, surrounded by lush forests on one side. The mysteriously amazing atmosphere instantly captivated me, as I have a deep fondness for haunting manors in the backdrops of the storyline. This sets the stage for a promising journey right from the very first chapter . So Adeline meet with her best friend, Daya , who playfully encourages her to let loose and have some fun. Daya, leads a dream life as a top-class hacker, associated with a vigilante organization. While she keeps certain aspects of her work a secret from Adeline due to their classified nature, she remains a pillar of support and assistance in every way possible. When they're together, they exude a delightful silliness that reminds me of the bon...
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The Awakening | Zodiac Academy Series written by Caroline Peckham and Suzanne Valenti | A Book Review

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Alright, here I am, sharing my thoughts on the first book The Awakening from Zodiac Academy series written by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti . I decided to start reviewing this series as it falls under the 'enemies to lovers ' and 'bullies romance' genres, which are right up my alley. I'm a sucker for this type of book and I am always on the hunt for such books. Someone made a video of this book on TikTok and I was like I had to read it. So, I began reading the book and I fell into a rabbit hole of Magic Academy, hot assholes, and alternative Fae world. It felt like diving into a more mature version of Harry Potter. Needless to say, I absolutely loved this first installment. GENRE   Bully Paranormal Romance THEME AND TONE Mystery, Drama, Action LANGUAGE AND WRITING STYLE Easy to Read CHARACTERS Growing and Changing characters TROPES ☙ Bully Romance ☙ Insane Chemistry ☙ Lost Princesses ☙ Multiple Love Interests ☙ Teacher Student Romance ☙ Hate to Hate and ...
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