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Alpha's Claim Book 1 and 2 by Addison Cain | A Review

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What's Up, Readers!! Welcome to Quills and Pages. Today I am reviewing two books in the series.... Alpha's Claim   by Addison Cain.....a friend recommended this series to me and I was like let's do it.....it would be great to read something a little different. BLURB Every bit as ruthless as his reputation suggests… Shepherd ravages both Claire and her conquered city, refusing to let either slip through his fingers. He steals Claire's innocence and future by forcing a pair-bond on the rare, unwilling Omega female. Violent, calculating, and incapable of remorse, he demands his new mate's adoration. Her attention. Her body. GENRE  Paranormal Dark Romance TROPES ☙  Enemies to Enemies ☙  Anti-hero ☙  Slow-Burn (kinda) ☙ Reluctant Allies (to help with the FMC's heat cycle 😅) ☙ Forced Proximity ☙ Political Conflicts ☙ Major trigger Warnings ( and I am serious) ☙ She wants him and she hates it ☙ Reluctant FMC MY REVIEW I didn't know what I was getting into when I s...
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Glow of the Everflame by Penn Cole | A Review

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What's Up, Readers!! Welcome to Quills and Pages. Today I am reviewing Book two in this very famous series these days......Glow of the Everflame; written by Author Penn Cole. BLURB An unexpected gift offers the power to change everything—but keeping it could cost Diem her life. The threat of war has arrived at Diem’s doorstep, along with a new discovery that could save her people. To use it, she must survive the next thirty days by forming a devil’s bargain with the people she hates most: the royal family of House Corbois. But as she dives into the world of the Descended elite, Diem quickly realizes good and evil aren’t as simple as they seem. Old prejudices are challenged, and new loyalties blur the line between friend and foe. Meanwhile, her mother is still missing, and the secrets she left behind can no longer be ignored—and neither can the Guardians and their demands. Caught between an old flame and a sizzling new spark, Diem must confront the truth about who she is and what sh...
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Tiktok made me read it | My Fault | Culpa Mia (Culpable 1)

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This line is fire... How did I fall? Easy. He turned my world upside down My Fault is the book I found out from TikTok. I watched the movie first and then I thought why not give it a read. This review aims to provide insight into the book and the movie adaptation. I will analyze the plot, characters, and writing style, and give an overall rating. It will assist you in deciding whether to indulge in the book the movie or both. "My Fault" written by Mercedes Ron is a captivating book that tells the story of a love-hate relationship between Noah and Nick. This book has been adapted into a movie that has caught the attention of many romance enthusiasts.  I was surprised to find out that the book is very well written as many books that go viral on TikTok are not really well written. there were no plot holes, no dragging, simple and steady storyline.  The story centers around Noah and Nick who are step-siblings and both are grappling with personal demons. Noah is dealing ...
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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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Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber | A Book Review

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Hi there...this is my first blog post of 2024. Happy New Year to everyone... I hope this year brings good things to all of my readers. So today I will be talking about Once Upon a Broken Heart. I have been wanting to read this series since I started reading. Finally, I got my hands on the books and dived head-first into it.  GENRE Romantasy, Fantasy, Magic Mystery THEME AND TONE Beautiful, Whimsical, and Magical, the kind that sucks you in. LANGUAGE AND WRITING STYLE Easy to read and Gripping CHARACTERS Oh, all the characters are amazingly portrayed. Simply perfection. TROPES ☙ Enemies to Lovers ☙ Fall in love with the wrong person ☙ Forced proximity ☙ Slow Burn ☙ Magical  Curses ☙ Trying to Find Love ☙ Deal with the Fates ☙ Magical Mystery Instagram MY REVIEW This book was🤌🏻. All the elements of a Romantasy are present in the book without an ounce of cringe or spice. Okay listen I might like books with a little bit of spice but I do not like cringy spice. Stephanie Garber 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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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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