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saheffernan (157 KP) rated Caraval in Books

Aug 17, 2018

Caraval

Stephanie Garber | 2017 | Young Adult (YA)

8.1

(97 Ratings)

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So much love for this book

I have so much love for this book. I love how descriptive it was when we were experiencing Scarletts emotions. I was definitely invested and pulled into the story. There were a few things I didn't like or didn't understand. I didn't like how long it took for Scarlett to come into being herself and standing up for herself I just felt like that took a little longer than it should have. I also didn't understand how some of the magic worked in certain places but then didn't work the same in other places. I also feel like we could have learned a bit more about Scarletts finance when and were he was involved. I dont feel like these took away to much from the story though to love it.

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Merissa (11961 KP) rated Spellbound (Magic in Manhattan #1) in Books

Aug 1, 2019

Spellbound (Magic in Manhattan #1)

Allie Therin | 2019 | LGBTQ+, Science Fiction/Fantasy

10.0

(1 Ratings)

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Spellbound (Magic in Manhattan #1) by Allie Therin

SPELLBOUND is the first book in the Magic in Manhattan series, and I seriously can't wait for book two!

Set in the 1920's, you get a front seat to all that involves--Speakeasy's, prohibition, mobsters, Germans. It's all here, and gives you an insight into what life might have been like.

Rory and Arthur make for a perfect couple! I loved Rory's sass and his spitting alley cat fight. Arthur is the big softie with an even bigger heart, who just wants to help.

With a great cast of characters, this story was gripping from the very start. The pacing is smooth, there were no plot holes I fell through, and the world building is outstanding.

With humour, sass, peril, and betrayal, this book had it all for me. Highly recommended, and when is book two coming out? Absolutely brilliant.