even knowing the background of Maverick’s story from The Hate U Give, I was not emotionally prepared for Concrete Rose. I’ve read all of Angie Thomas’ books on audiobook, and once again, this did not disappoint ♥️ “It’s kinda like how we have to do with ourselves. Get rid of the things that don’t doContinue reading “Concrete Rose”
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The Fires of Heaven
The Fires of Heaven is the 5th book in The Wheel of Time series from Robert Jordan. It’s been a fun exercise to revisit these books 15+ years after I first read them. “He hoped it because he knew he would draw them back, ta’veren pulling at ta’veren, and he the strongest…“Eventually he would pullContinue reading “The Fires of Heaven”
The Gilded Ones
I 1000% proudly admit that I bought The Gilded Ones, by Namina Forna, solely for the cover: I was completely drawn in by the complex possibilities of this warrior woman! not merely a YA, this book tugs you deep into the world. I loved how intricate the history, theology, and orthopraxy of this world isContinue reading “The Gilded Ones”
Spellmaker
Charlie Holmberg’s latest book came out last week! Spellmaker completes the Spellbreaker duology. I love Charlie’s books for the setting, the rich magical details, the strong characters, and the fun. this was up to par! Spellbreaker + Spellmaker are set in England, in a parallel universe, where magic is highly regulated by the government —Continue reading “Spellmaker”
When No One is Watching
I have a love-hate relationship with thrillers. I love them when they’re done well, keep me guessing, or have a subplot that heightens the intrigue or the dramatic relationship unfolding. I hate them when they make me stay up until 3am finishing a book, and when I feel things are left unsettled within the book.Continue reading “When No One is Watching”
The Shadow Rising
I first read these books in high school + there’s something about coming back to a series half a lifetime later. they are familiar + known, I’m not surprised as the story unfolds. yet I know I’m different, now, for all the books + life+ love + loss that’s come since I was 15. “IContinue reading “The Shadow Rising”
february 2021 in books
In February 2021, I read 12 fiction books + 2 non fiction books for a total of 14, bringing my year’s total to 26. read books from 10 different authors, listened to 5 audiobooks, and re-read 4 books. read a total of 6,273 pages. I still read a heavier-than-normal amount of fantasy + YA books,Continue reading “february 2021 in books”
january 2021 in books
I have been posting my books on a dedicated instagram for about 14 months (& before that on my regular instagram), so starting in March I’ll be cross-posting my regular reading updates. you can follow along here + also @somekuhlbooks in January of this year, I read 12 books:– nine fiction books– two non-fiction books–Continue reading “january 2021 in books”
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