Reviews

The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archives, #1) by Brandon Sanderson | REVIEW

~ Althea ~

Dec 22, 20213 min read

The Way of Kings (Stormlight Archives, #1) by Brandon Sanderson | REVIEW

If you’re intimidated by this book/series, don’t be. Seriously, don’t be. It’s a vast world but I assure you that Brando Sando has got...

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Only a Monster by Vanessa Len | ARC REVIEW

~ Althea ~

Nov 14, 20215 min read

Only a Monster by Vanessa Len | ARC REVIEW

I FOUND IT. I think I found my favorite YA Fantasy of the whole year (slightly ironic since this is releasing Feb 2022 and I'm writing...

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The Infinity Courts by Akemi Dawn Bowman | ARC REVIEW

~ Althea ~

Apr 10, 20216 min read

The Infinity Courts by Akemi Dawn Bowman | ARC REVIEW

ATTENTION! if you're interested in some afterlife, magical cyberpunk, Westworld meets Warcross goodness filled with rebel groups, high...

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She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan | ARC REVIEW

~ Althea ~

Feb 27, 20214 min read

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan | ARC REVIEW

I will never get tired of all the Asian Science Fiction and Fantasy books releasing this year. ABOUT THE BOOK Title: She Who Became the...

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We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen | ARC REVIEW & EXCERPT

~ Althea ~

Jan 23, 20214 min read

We Could Be Heroes by Mike Chen | ARC REVIEW & EXCERPT

Happy end of the week! It felt like it went by so fast but at the same time, I didn't really feel it? Not like that's necessarily a bad...

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One of the Good Ones | ARC REVIEW & EXCERPT

~ Althea ~

Jan 9, 20214 min read

One of the Good Ones | ARC REVIEW & EXCERPT

It is time for one of my favorite seasons: Inkyard Press' Seasonal Blog Tours 😂 Today is my stop and I am hyped to be bringing to you...

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ARC Review | Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, Celia Moscote

~ Althea ~

Nov 24, 20203 min read

ARC Review | Juliet Takes a Breath by Gabby Rivera, Celia Moscote

I'm trying out a new format for my images headers! How do you guys like it? A lot has happened in the Philippines recently but thank you...

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~ Althea ~

Nov 9, 20204 min read

In Tune by Yeyet Soriano | REVIEW AND GIVEAWAY

It's my stop today and I am so honored to be blasting off this week-long book tour for In Tune by Yeyet Soriano !! All of the tour hosts...

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~ Althea ~

Sep 10, 20202 min read

ARC REVIEW | Toro by Andrew Avner

”To be truly nobel and brave is to have the courage to follow your dreams and your heart.” FORMAT READ: Audiobook SIMILAR VIBES: Coco...

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Review | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson | a small town murder mystery

~ Althea ~

Aug 27, 20203 min read

Review | A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson | a small town murder mystery

“But sometimes remembering isn’t for yourself, sometimes you do it just to make someone else smile. Those lies were allowed.” FORMAT...

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Review | Every Heart a Doorway (Wayward Children, #1) by Seanan McGuire | after narnia?

~ Althea ~

Aug 27, 20202 min read

Review | Every Heart a Doorway (Wayward Children, #1) by Seanan McGuire | after narnia?

”You shouldn’t close doors just because you don’t like what’s on the other side.” FORMAT READ: Audiobook GENRE: Magical Realism, Young...

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Review | The Toll (Arc of a Scythe, #3) by Neal Shusterman | thought proving dystopia

~ Althea ~

Aug 26, 20204 min read

Review | The Toll (Arc of a Scythe, #3) by Neal Shusterman | thought proving dystopia

“We are imperfect beings," Munira said. "How could we ever fit in a perfect world?" FORMAT READ: eBook GENRE: Science Fiction (Dystopia),...

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ARC Review | All of Us with Wings by Michelle Ruiz Kell

~ Althea ~

Aug 25, 20202 min read

ARC Review | All of Us with Wings by Michelle Ruiz Kell

"You're family now. Whether you live here or not, you're stuck with us." FORMAT READ: eBook SIMILAR VIBES: The Sun is Also a Star...

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Review | Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game, #1) by Amanda Foody | it's diverse

~ Althea ~

Aug 20, 20202 min read

Review | Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game, #1) by Amanda Foody | it's diverse

“Sometimes we're not who we want to be because we're supposed to be something else.” SIMILAR VIBES: This Savage Song, Daughter of a...

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ARC Review | The Switch by Beth O'Leary | wholesome and endearing contemporary

~ Althea ~

Aug 19, 20203 min read

ARC Review | The Switch by Beth O'Leary | wholesome and endearing contemporary

“Never been one for worse-case scenarios... when they happen, you cope. And usually it’s the ones you never think of that get you so......

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BOOK REVIEW: Vengeful (Villains, #2) by V.E. Schwab

~ Althea ~

Aug 11, 20203 min read

BOOK REVIEW: Vengeful (Villains, #2) by V.E. Schwab

“Maybe we are broken. But we put ourselves back together. We survived. That’s what makes us so powerful. And as for family—well, blood is...

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BOOK REVIEW: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

~ Althea ~

Aug 11, 20203 min read

BOOK REVIEW: The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson

"You and everyone you know are going to be dead soon. And in the short amount of time between here and there, you have a limited amount...

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ARC REVIEW | Night Bloomers: 12 Principles for Thriving in Adversity by Michelle Pearce

~ Althea ~

Aug 10, 20202 min read

ARC REVIEW | Night Bloomers: 12 Principles for Thriving in Adversity by Michelle Pearce

“The best decision I ever made was to bloom in the dark.” GENRE: Self-Help, Psychology PUBLISHER: Ixia Press PUBLISHING DATE: September...

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Review | 806 by Cynthia Well | travelling vibes

~ Althea ~

Aug 10, 20202 min read

Review | 806 by Cynthia Well | travelling vibes

"Now don't you go falling in love"

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Review | The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy (Montague Siblings, #2) by Mackenzi Lee

~ Althea ~

Aug 8, 20202 min read

Review | The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy (Montague Siblings, #2) by Mackenzi Lee

“I’m learning there is no one way for life to be lived, no one way to be strong or brave or kind or good. Rather there are many people...

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"we are all pieces of what we remember"

- City of Heavenly Fire by Cassandra Clare

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