One of my favorite books of the Harry Potter series.
5/5
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My name is Susanna but I go by Susie. I live in the border city of El Paso, Texas. My father was in the military for 20+ years. So, I was able to see places that not every have a chance to see. My favorite place is Germany. It was when we were stationed at Ft Bragg, North Carolina that I found my love for reading. I remember grabbing James and the Giant Peach from the shelf. I believe it was something new to the library and it was just something new for me to try. I loved reading since then.
As I navigated through school, I worked in the library ever since I was in fourth grade. I loved being surrounded by books and helping others find their niche in reading. I always had a book in my hands even through high school.
Now, I will admit many books I carried in my purse were bodice-ripping books. I loved those and I still have a fondness for those types of books. I know they are cheesy romances but they were what renewed my love for reading and to be honest, they helped me get through chickenpox when I received those in my Sophmore year.
Reading has always been my passion and one of my favorite activities. It had been books that helped me when I went through a traumatic experience in my life. They keep my anxiety at bay and help me in moments when I need something to gain my attention.
First Book: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
Favorite Series: Song of the Lioness by Tamora Pierce
Favorite Book: The Mummy or Ramses the Damned by Anne Rice
Favorite Authors: Rick Riordan, Daynda Jones, Sedona Ashe, Katee Roberts, Carmen Black, Elizabeth Helen, Sarah M. Cradit, Tamora Pierce, Diana Wynne Jones, Jumata Emill, Anne Rice, and others I may have missed
Genres: Romance, Dark Romance, Bully Romance, Fantasy Romance, Slice of Life, Nonfiction, Biographies, Erotica, Smut, Contemporary, Vampire Romance, Young Adult, Adult, Horror, Suspense, Academia, Fairytales, Folklore, Gothic, Mythology, Reverse Harem, Retellings, Bodice-Ripping
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Utena reviewed Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter, #3)
Review of 'Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Review of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
The second novel in the Harry Potter series.
5/5
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Utena reviewed Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling (Harry Potter, #1)
Review of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I borrowed this book from Kindle Unlimited, and I really like the way the illustrations came to life. From the smoke of the train to the homes of Diagon Alley, it was really fun to see. Also, I loved the illustrations for this book. They were fun and had a much better vision of the characters than the ones I had in mind when I first picked up the books.
5/5
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Utena reviewed Bright Young Women by Jessica Knoll
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4 stars
Historical fiction based on the actual events of the Tallahassee sorority murders in January 1978.
4.4/5
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Utena reviewed The Night Ends with Fire by K. X. Song (The Night Ends with Fire, #1)
Review of 'The Night Ends with Fire' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
War is coming...
5/5
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Utena reviewed A Bright Heart by Kate Chenli
Review of 'A Bright Heart' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
If you were given a second chance to change your fate, would you do it?
4.8/5
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Utena reviewed Scarlett by Alexandra Ripley
Review of 'Scarlett' on 'Goodreads'
1 star
I am still trying to understand why Margaret Mitchell's estate thought this book was such a good idea.
Also, I am questioning my tastes in books, especially when I liked this one when I was a teenager.
DNF @ 35%
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Utena reviewed Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Review of 'Gone with the Wind' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Frankly, my dear, I don't give a damn.
4.8/5
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Utena reviewed Queen of the Blood Throne by Rhiannon Hargadon
Review of 'Queen of the Blood Throne' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
If one were to summarize this story, it would probably come from page 226:
Melichor saves Malinda from the Keres;
They stand on a bridge watching a body in the river;
They have their first kiss;
Melichor and Malinda hide under a bed;
They marry;
They make love;
She becomes pregnant;
Their daughter is born.
Oh, let's not forget shadow Daddy.
5/5
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If one were to summarize this story, it would probably come from page 226:
Melichor saves Malinda from the Keres;
They stand on a bridge watching a body in the river;
They have their first kiss;
Melichor and Malinda hide under a bed;
They marry;
They make love;
She becomes pregnant;
Their daughter is born.
Oh, let's not forget shadow Daddy.
5/5
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Review of 'Games Gods Play (Deluxe Limited Edition)' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
The gods love to toy with us mere mortals. And every hundred years, we let them.
4.4./5
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Utena reviewed Blood of Hercules by Jasmine Mas
Review of 'Blood of Hercules' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Do you like the Hunger Games?
Do you like Percy Jackson?
And with a dash of Harry Potter.
Then you will like this.
4.3/5
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Utena reviewed A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid
Review of 'A Study in Drowning' on 'Goodreads'
DNF @60%
One of the most beautiful special edition books.
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Utena reviewed Under the Oak Tree by Suji Kim
Review of 'Under the Oak Tree' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
"The first moment I saw you, I knew you would ruin me."
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Utena reviewed Wraith King by Juliette Cross
Review of 'Wraith King' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Who came for the cover and stayed for the story?
-raises hand-
4.5/5
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