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A Court of Thorns and Roses—Review/Book Club Meeting Notes

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Hello Everyone! My friend, Mairyn, and I now host a virtual book club once a month where we read a book and have a relaxed and casual conversation about said book via FaceTime/Zoom. Our first month’s read was A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J. Maas.  To begin with, this review and my notes are only on the first book, not the series. I will delve deeper into the series as a whole once I get further into it! Now, I want to start off by saying that the book was pretty well written. I enjoyed the writing style and how descriptive it was. Maas gives a very clear and detailed image of what the characters and setting look like, and I appreciate that about the novel. As well, I listened to the book as an audiobook, and having it read to me made the descriptions that much more impressive.  I found this first book to be a bit cheesy, giving a Beauty and the Beast  vibe, especially at the beginning when Tamlin comes to bring Feyre to the fae realm as a way of paying f...
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Etsy Store

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  Hello Everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here, but I’m writing to share that I’ve started an Etsy store for my crocheted creations! As I’m sure some of you relate to this, the world is a stressful place (work, school, bills, etc), and I’ve taken to crocheting to help calm my nerves. This has been incredibly beneficial and I’ve found that my anxiety has gone down exponentially. Having a creative hobby has made me feel so much better and like I’m doing something productive with my time instead of just doomscrolling social media.  But because I crochet so much, I have so many creations! I’d like to share them with the world, so that’s why I made an Etsy store.  Every piece is handmade in Canada by me, and I’ve tried to be as fair as possible with my prices.  If you’d like to take a look at it, I’ll share the link below and if you’d like to order something, please do! It would be greatly appreciated!  Thank you so much for your ongoing support, and r...
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Holiday Special

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Hello Everyone! Just wanted to post on here that all three of my books ( She Is, Ophelians, and Ophelians: Time Travel ) are going to be on sale for $10 each through me! One of these might be the perfect gift for someone on your list! Check them out! Thanks! Read and Enjoy :)
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Dragon Rider (Book One) Review

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  Hello Everyone! Today I'm going to be reviewing the book Dragon Rider  by Cornelia Funke. A little history on this book is that it was originally published in German in 1997. Then there was a translation created in English, published in 2004 in the UK a nd the US. The publishing house was different based on where the book was published. Cornelia Funke is an author popular for this book and the Inkheart series, which is also very good. The book is about a boy who meets a dragon and some other magical creatures and go on an adventure to find a safe haven for dragons in the Himalayas. They meet tons of great characters along the way, all while racing to beat an evil dragon named Nettlebrand to the safe haven for dragons, as he wants to wipe out all the other dragons for his own cruel purposes. The characters cross the world in their travels, and travel across multiple different countries/geographic areas such as Europe and India.  The book is written for ages 9 to 12, midd...
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The Story Keeper News

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  Hello Everyone! It's been a long while since I've posted on this page. I'm sorry for that. The year has been busy, and it is only going to get busier, as I am starting Grad School! That being said, that means more books/readings to review! But I'm writing because I have news! My three books, Ophelians, Ophelians: Time Travel  and She Is,  are going to become available on The Story Keeper online bookstore!  The Story Keeper is an online bookstore, with plenty of great books and gifts available for purchase. The owner is incredibly kind and passionate about what they do, and I look forward to working with them closely during this new chapter of my book journey! I'll link the website (copy and paste into your search engine) below so you can check it out and maybe get a little something or enjoy one of their upcoming events! Read and Enjoy!! thestorykeeper.ca
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She Is Release

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  Hello Everyone! It’s been a while since I’ve posted on here but I wanted to announce the release of my newest book, She Is !  Here is the description: “  This is a collection of short stories and poems that I have worked on over the years. This collection has allowed me to express my thoughts and feelings onto paper, and has allowed me to grow as a writer. Focusing greatly on romance and love,  She Is  shows the reader the ups and downs of falling in love with someone. The different styles and formats of writing that occur throughout the book allow for the reader to be apart of not only short stories, but personal essays, and poems, too.  She Is  has been described as "emotional" and "raw" and as "putting everything on the page." I am proud to give you  She Is.  I hope you enjoy my work. ” The book is available on Amazon on October 15th, 2023! I hope you enjoy reading this book! Please check it out!
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The Hunger Games Review

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     My first thought is that the whole premise for the games is so, so messed up.  My second thought is that Suzanne Collins has so artfully created this world and this nation of Panem that I have this sense of discomfort while reading it. That's how powerful her words are. She is graphic with the violence and the horrendous things that go on, and especially with Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss Everdeen in the back of my mind, it's hard to remember that the competitors of the games are just children. But when I do remember, I'm hit hard, knowing that I am nearly eight years older than Katniss is when she enters the games. That is the most shocking part for me. The age of the kids  involved in the games.        I read The Hunger Games  a long time ago, when they first became really popular and the first movie came out. I read them again a few years back. I decided over my reading week that I would pick up the first book and give it another g...
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