tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80878619892812355762024-03-19T05:56:41.918-05:00Chasing FaerytalesMishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.comBlogger364125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-84526007329384399812018-12-31T08:45:00.000-06:002018-12-31T08:45:36.106-06:00Rewinding 2018 and looking forward to 2019 ( + Giveaway!!!)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Annnnnddddd it's a wrap! The year is coming to an end. Is it just me or was 2018 the longest year, yet it still feels weird that it's over? It's like a movie that had a long and draggy middle part, and an extremely rushed ending. Personally my 2018 was great. It was a year of big changes, moves and accomplishments, and I feel like my mental health has never been better as of the end of the year ( The start of the year was something else, but hey we're past that! ) So today I want to rewind the entire year and look at all the greats and lows. I am also planning big things for the blog for 2019 ( surprises awaiting you in the post ) and I'll dish about those as well. Hang in tight for this loooong post, and I'll treat you all with an exciting giveaway!<br />
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<u>BOOKS</u></h3>
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Best of 2018</h3>
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I didn't read much, but I definitely read some great books this year! Most of the books I read this year were 2018 releases, but there were some backlist gems too! Here's a list of my 10 best books from 2018 in no particular order!</div>
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1. A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna</div>
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2. To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo</div>
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3. Blood and Sand by C.V.Wyk</div>
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4. Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake</div>
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5. Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner</div>
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6. Running With Lions by Julian Winters</div>
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7. For a Muse of Fire by Heidi Heilig</div>
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8. Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn Marsh</div>
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9. What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli</div>
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10. Batman by Marie Lu</div>
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<b>Honorable Mentions</b> : Sadie by Courtney Summers, Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram, Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri, A Thousand Perfect Notes by C.G.Drews and My So Called Bollywood Life by Nisha Sharma</div>
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Highlights</h3>
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Getting the sequel for Vicious and holding it in my hands was definitely the biggest highlight of the year. I am still scared to read it though. I tried to read Vengeful, and read the prologue, but put it down because the anxiety was so high. I have two beautiful and shiny copies waiting for me, but I just can't read it. Why am I like this???</div>
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A Spark of White Fire was an extremely special read. Mahabharata was my childhood, and Karna has always been my fictional hero. He will always be the perfect antihero for me, and to read a retelling from his point of view - genderbent nevertheless - was everything for me. It pains me that book remains underrated, and I am trying to make everyone read it, as it's really really good.</div>
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Pleasant surprises of the year were Running With Lions and Reign of the Fallen. The former because I went in without expectations and ended up loving the book thoroughly. Reign of the Fallen on the other hand, wrecked me completely and I wasn't ready. The book's portrayal of grief was something I wasn't expecting, and it broke my heart into pieces.</div>
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Another huge highlight was the renewal of my love for historical romance and romance books in general. They have always been my guilty pleasure, and this year I read some great books! While last year I devoured Courtney Milan, Sarah Maclean and Lisa Kleypas like no other, this year I experimented with a lot of authors. Some of my favourites from this year were To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney and The Luckiest Lady in London by Sherry Thomas. </div>
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I also discovered audiobooks. Well not that I didn't know that they existed, but after starting college, I have fallen in love with audiobooks. It's such a relief to be able to listen to something while I am on the bus. It's seriously a multitasker's heaven. I also listened to some great audiobooks this year, especially <span id="goog_1325794934"></span>Sadie<span id="goog_1325794935"></span> by Courtney Summers and Trevor Noah's autobiography Born a Crime. Speaking of, Born a Crime is one of the rare nonfiction books I have read, but I loved it so much! It was both heartbreaking and hilarious, and is a must read!</div>
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<u>BLOGGING</u></h3>
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Once again, not much on quantity, but I am satisfied content wise. I think I am especially happy that I was able to feature so many authors on the blog this year, especially diverse authors and books. Here's a list of the best posts from 2018!</div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/02/sarah-glenn-marsh-interview-reign-of-the-fallen.html" target="_blank">Sarah Glenn Marsh talks Reign of the Fallen, queer rep and #ownvoices narratives</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/01/i-struggle-to-find-my-place-in-changing.html" target="_blank">I struggle to find my place in the changing dynamics of the book blogging community</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/03/chaotic-good-whitney-gardner-review.html" target="_blank">Because girls can be nerds too || Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner</a> ( Discussion Review )</div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/04/vampire-books-you-all-need-to-read.html" target="_blank">Vampire books you all need to read</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/04/folktales-myths-region-religion-indian-bengali-desi-sayantani-dasgupta-the-serpents-secret.html" target="_blank">Folktales not myths, region not religion</a> || Guest Post by Sayantani Dasgupta</div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/05/9-standalone-fantasy-novels-for-those.html" target="_blank">9 Standalone fantasy novels for those who are horrible at series</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/05/girl-made-of-stars-ashley-herring-blake-review.html" target="_blank">An unforgettable tale of human emotions || Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/05/an-ultimate-guide-to-ya-books-with.html" target="_blank">An ultimate guide to YA books with mental health representation</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/06/book-expo-2018-recap-day-1-2-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Book Expo Recap</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/07/julian-winters-running-with-lions-interview.html" target="_blank">Julian Winters talks Running With Lions, queer rep and diversity in sports</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/10/ya-asian-fantasies-fantasy-books-with-asian-characters.html" target="_blank">50 Asian fantasies and fantasy books with Asian characters</a></div>
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<a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/12/amazing-2018-ya-books-underrated-flew-under-radar.html" target="_blank">13 amazing 2018 YA books that probably flew under your radar</a></div>
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I went to Book Expo this year! This is my third time going, and it was so much fun - as always. There were some first time meetings, some I met after a long time, and all the exciting books!!! Shout out to the awesome bloggers I met and hung out with this year, and of course to my constant New York travel companion Hazel who put up with me being me for two weeks :D</div>
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And the author meetups were amazing! I met Victoria Schwab again ( and again and again :D ) and I<br />
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I also spoke in a panel at Blogbound and it was wonderful! It was my second year of doing a panel at Blogbound, and I was super grateful for Julie and Nicole for inviting me to be a part of it once again this time around!<br />
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I've been in more flights this year than any other year! While the trip to New York courtesy of Book Expo was amazing, I also went to Malaysia and Singapore, as I went to drop my best friend off at college with her family and my other best friend. Since all countries hold a blogger friend, I met Kevin in Malaysia and Josephine in Singapore, and it was so exciting!</div>
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This year was definitely huge! I went to college in the US, and it was all such a big move, both literally and metaphorically. I don't want to sound like a broken record with all of my college stories, so here's three posts that will recap all my adventures</div>
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College Diaries <a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/07/introducing-my-college-diaries-pre.html" target="_blank">#1</a> | <a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/09/college-diaries-2-first-week-of-classes.html" target="_blank">#2</a> | <a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/12/college-diaries-university-of-iowa.html" target="_blank">#3</a></div>
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I also joined <a href="https://thetempest.co/" target="_blank">The Tempest</a>. I initially joined in as an editorial fellow, and decided to stay as a staff writer, as I am absolutely in love with the atmosphere and community that the team has built. It's such a healthy and progressive work environment with so many talented and progressive diverse women, and I love it so much! Do check out my articles <a href="https://thetempest.co/author/mishmanixon/" target="_blank">over there</a></div>
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Personally, I feel like this year has changed me so much. Of course college, and moving on my own to a country so far away is bound to bring changes, and I feel like I have definitely matured. On the other hand, I have slowly learnt to stop being a pushover and to not hesitate to put people in their places. Overall, I have learnt how to do things I love, prioritise my mental health and have fun while thriving in chaos.</div>
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On that note, I want to thank all of you, whether we have ever personally interacted or not, for playing some part in making this year great. I really hope that it carries on to the next one.</div>
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Speaking of, 2019 is almost here, and I am super excited for it! The year has so many exciting prospects for me, but more than anything, I am extremely stoked to announce something to you all.</div>
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Chasing Faerytales is getting a new design and a self hosted domain!!!</div>
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Yes, you heard that right. My awesome friend Hazel, who did the current design is going to help me renovate the blog. As we step into 2019, I want to change up a lot of things on the blog, and I felt that it was appropriate that we get a new design. I can't wait to share Hazel's amazing creation with you all!</div>
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As I said, the blog will see some major changes the next year. As I am now college bound, I want to work on a schedule, and tone down the spontaneity with which I used to blog all this time. I am hoping to feature more authors - especially diverse authors and books - do more collaborations. I want to add up on the discussion posts, and start reviewing my guilty pleasure reads - a.k.a romance - even though I would definitely stay YA focused. As for the rest, I want to pose you the question. What would you want me to do more on the blog? What have you liked the most on this blog these three years, and what kind of posts would you like me to do more? Feel free to tell me in the comments, and I would appreciate the feedback and advice a lot, while I attempt to structure my blog's plan for the next year.</div>
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That was sure a lot! I am sorry, my 2018 was a lot anyway :D For sticking with me until the end, here's a giveaway for you all! One winner will win a book of their choice either from 2018, or a preorder from 2019. The giveaway is INTL as long as Book Depository ships to you!</div>
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-40007643928810205772018-12-28T00:10:00.000-06:002018-12-28T04:07:55.699-06:0013 amazing 2018 YA books that probably flew under your radar<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
It's that time of the year again! To look back at all the amazing books we've read or didn't get to yet, and to start looking forward to all the exciting releases of 2019. While I didn't read as much as I wanted to this year, I did read some great books. More than anything, I read some amazing books which I felt were painfully underrated this year. So here are 13 books you probably missed or didn't read, but should totally add to your list because they are absolutely fantastic and shouldn't be missed!<br />
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1. Running With Lions by Julian Winters</h3>
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Running With Lions was a book with so much heart that I doubt anyone can ever not like it. The cast is precious, every character is complex yet pure, and the romance is so adorable that I wanted to protect Sebastian and Emir at any cost. It's beautifully diverse and queer, and such a positive and soft read and all of you need to experience this bundle of warmth and sunshine in your lives.</div>
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2. A Room Away From the Wolves by Nova Ren Suma</h3>
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A tight knit mystery, A Room Away From the Wolves made it clear why people love Nova Ren Suma's writing. The book is a page turner and the writing is both gorgeous and twisted, lush and spooky. Fans of creepy, intriguing stories will love this. </div>
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3. A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna</h3>
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Are you tired of me flailing about A Spark of White Fire? I have no shame, I'll do it again. This book is probably my favourite read of this year, and I won't be in peace until I make everyone read it. A magnificent space opera that retells the story of Karna of Mahabharata in the most thrilling and emotional way possible, A Spark of White Fire is an underrated gem that all of you need to read!</div>
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4. Empire of Sand by Tasha Suri</h3>
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I cheated here because Empire of Sand is technically not YA, but it definitely reads like one. A lush fantasy inspired by the Mughal Empire, it is a perfect choice for fans of Wrath and the Dawn, City of Brass and Library of Fates. Mehr's struggle against tyranny and discrimination is inspiring while the romance will break and warm your heart like no other.</div>
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5. Darius the Great is Not Okay by Adib Khorram</h3>
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Darius is a precious cinnamon roll and if I ever meet him I want to give him the biggest hug. Dairus the Great is Not Okay is a heartbreaking and authentic exploration of depression, sexuality and connecting to your roots. The book takes you to Iran, and will give you a new respect for tea. </div>
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6. My So Called Bollywood Life by Nisha Sharma</h3>
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I remember reading the book on the NYC subway, and almost forgetting my stop. My So Called Bollywood Life is such a fun romance with the most adorable love interest. It's also an unapologetic ode to Bollywood movies, and a quintessential desi book that I will always consider special to my heart.</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It's been months since I read this book, but I can still remember and feel all those powerful emotions that were invoked in me when I first read Girl Made of Stars. The book is an important read in the wake of #MeToo and asks the uncomfortable question : "what will you do when someone you know and love is accused?" It's a haunting and heartbreaking novel that is a must read.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out my full review <a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/05/girl-made-of-stars-ashley-herring-blake-review.html" target="_blank">here</a></span></div>
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8. Song of Blood and Stone by L.Penelope</h3>
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Song of Blood and Stone was the biggest surprise of 2018 for me. I wasn't expecting much from this fantasy, but I was completely swept away by the lush writing and the racial symbolism. The book explores the conflict of identity and loyalty of a biracial girl in the midst of racism, and the sweet and beautiful romance is so pure and breathtaking.</div>
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Check out my full review <a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/04/song-of-blood-and-stone-l-penelope-review.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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9. Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner</h3>
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Whitney Gardner is one of my favourite people ever, and here's why. Chaotic Good is a brave narrative that questions and undermines every boy geek that has ever shamed a girl for not being "true fans" of a fandom. The book challenges fandoms and the sexism that prevails in them and assures that one doesn't have to be an encylopedia of a fictional universe to be a fan.</div>
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10. Blood and Sand by C.V.Wyk</h3>
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Blood and Sand is a glorious, brutal and action packed genderbent retelling of Spartacus that also features the most progressive romances I've seen in a historical fantasy. The book is emotional as much as it is thrilling, and it's impossible not to be in complete awe of Attia, or fall in love with the cinnamon roll that is Xanthus.</div>
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11. A Taxonomy of Love by Rachael Allen</h3>
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This book is special to me personally as it features a protagonist with Tourette Syndrome. A Taxonomy of Love is a wonderful exploration of first love and heartbreak. A story that tracks 7 years of Spencer's life as he navigates through love, family, grief, his disability, self discovery, heartbreak and hope, this book is authentic, cute yet poignant.</div>
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I was sold the moment when I saw that the book was marketed as Dexter meets This Savage Song. Not Even Bones is disturbing, dark and every character's morality is questionable and messed up. This book is not for everyone, but if you like grim narratives that are wonderfully horrible, then this is an amazing choice for sure.</div>
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There are "unlikeable" heroines, and there is Zarin. Tanaz' portrayal of the teenager is so authentic, flawed, real and heartbreaking and while you will hate or not agree with everything she does, you can't help but feel for Zarin. A Girl Like That is another hard book to read, but it's still an important narrative for those who can stomach it's brutal reality.</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have you read any of these titles? Did you feel that they deserved more love? What books from 2018 do you think are underrated?</span></div>
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-33578992828188673112018-12-20T20:39:00.000-06:002018-12-20T20:39:51.465-06:00College Diaries #3 : I have conquered a semester!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="text-align: left;">Guess who's back from the college cave???? Entering twitter after a semester of sporadic tweeting makes me feel so outdated, but hey, I am so happy to be back! There is also so many college stories and updates to tell! Hang in there while I recap all my amazing adventures from the last four months and my first semester at the University of Iowa</span></div>
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I ended up loving University of Iowa and Iowa City much more than I expected to. It's still very white, and full of problematic people, but for the most part, I love the atmosphere and the people I have met. I have become quite the social butterfly, I have made so many friends, and my roommate is still puzzled how I know everyone :D<br />
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I saw snow for the first time. It was beautiful and cold and amazing. Can we please have snow without the cold? I was dead terrified of winter when I moved in, and while I have to bundle up to the teeth - and double up my pants and socks - before I take even a small step out of the building, I guess it hasn't been that bad. Unless you count my skin getting perpetually dry and cracking at times. Sigh. I am even more scared to go back after break, from near the equator to straight to the middle of winter.<br />
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Classes were definitely the best part of college. I ended up adding a major a few weeks into classes, so I am officially double majoring in English and Creative Writing and Cinema. College has increased my aspirations for screenwriting, and I am so excited to explore the field and see what it has in store for me. I genuinely enjoyed going to class and participating in discussions, and all my professors love me :D My Rhetoric professor and I send each other Brooklyn 99 gifs in our emails, and my Cinema TA is like my new bestfriend. I go to his office hours every week and we just sit there and talk about all kinds of nonsense for an hour. I am ambitious and nerdy as always, and officially have a 4.0 GPA for my first semester. GO ME! :D<br />
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I was always super involved in school and I was able to recreate that in college too! I joined the South Asian Student Alliance and is currently the Research and Development director for the org. I am part of a college magazine and volunteer for the international admissions office, but my best experiences have come from the Campus Activities Board. CAB has been amazing, and I have made tons of new friends, and was elected as the director of the cultural committee for the next year. Creating an inclusive environment to underrepresented minorities and adding diversity to a very white campus is going to be a challenge, but it's something I am looking forward to and excited about.<br />
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Not everything has been the best though. I feel like Iowa City has introduced me to some of the most problematic people I have ever met in my life, and keeping my mouth shut has become super hard at times. I am slowly learning to pick my battles so I don't exhaust myself in a few months, but sometimes people seriously make me lose my faith in humanity. Also straight white men should be cancelled. I come from a South Asian country and am super used to the regular catcalls and leers, but I am still surprised by how forward some people can be. I still haven't got used to it, nor have I figured out how to handle certain situations, but I am trying. I was officially done with men when a grown ass middle aged man started hitting on me one day. *shudders*<br />
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However, I have successfully conquered my first semester, made awesome friends and have had a whole lots of fun! I am so excited for the next semester, but for now, I am enjoying break, my mom's food, the warm weather and am looking forward to get to all the books and movies I have queued up! I am working on a blogging schedule so I can be on top of this side of my life while I am in college as well. First up, I am going to start with all my new shiny 2019 ARCs, commencing with The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi!<br />
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-48654824479076161442018-11-23T00:00:00.000-06:002018-11-25T14:11:02.487-06:00Rachael Lippincott discusses her favourite lines from Five Feet Apart || Five Feet Apart by Rachael Lippincott ( Blog Tour + Guest Post )<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Today's blog post is going to highlight a very exciting upcoming novel ( and movie ) Five Feet Apart, guaranteed to break hearts of anyone who has ever loved The Fault in Our Stars is out now, and is all set to be released in the big screens in March 2019! Today we have the author Rachael Lippincott with us, who discusses her favourite lines from the book and why she loves these lines.<br />
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complication—they can’t get within a few feet of each other without risking
their lives.</b><br />
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<i>Can you love someone you can never touch?</i><br />
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Stella Grant likes to be in control—even though her totally out of control
lungs have sent her in and out of the hospital most of her life. At this point,
what Stella needs to control most is keeping herself away from anyone or
anything that might pass along an infection and jeopardize the possibility of a
lung transplant. Six feet apart. No exceptions.<br />
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The only thing Will Newman wants to be in control of is getting out of this
hospital. He couldn’t care less about his treatments, or a fancy new clinical
drug trial. Soon, he’ll turn eighteen and then he’ll be able to unplug all
these machines and actually go see the world, not just its hospitals.<br />
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Will’s <i>exactly</i> what Stella needs to stay away from. If he so
much as breathes on Stella she could lose her spot on the transplant list.
Either one of them could die. The only way to stay alive is to stay apart. But
suddenly six feet doesn’t feel like safety. It feels like punishment.<br />
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What if they could steal back just a little bit of the space their broken lungs
have stolen from them? Would five feet apart really be so dangerous if it stops
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<b>“For the first time, I feel the weight of every single inch, every single millimeter of the six feet between us. I pull my sweatshirt closer to my body...trying to ignore the fact that that open space? It will always be there.” - Stella</b></div>
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This quote really illustrates the first time Stella is aware of her feelings for Will, paired with the knowledge that they must always be six feet apart. It comes after this very brief moment of intimacy between them, where Will puts down his careless and snarky front to be completely honest with her, and she truly feels the weight of that distance like never before.<br />
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<b>“He’s so cute, my lung function feels like it dropped another 10 percent.” - Stella</b></div>
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When Stella sees Will for the first time there is without a doubt this initial attraction to him. What I love about this quote is that literally SECONDS later Will proceeds to annoy Stella for the first of MANY times, setting off this pervasive frustration and dislike as the two are at odds with one another until they find a really beautiful common ground.<br />
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<b>“Lighten up, Stella,” I say, sauntering to the door. “It’s just life. It’ll be over before we know it.” - Will</b></div>
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This is classic Will right here. He has a very careless front at the start of the book that dictates all of his actions and interactions, and positively drives Stella crazy. I like this quote because Stella repeats it back to him further on in the book, and it creates this small moment where we see how much both of the characters have changed.<br />
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<b>“I squint at the heart, thinking about that fateful last day. Somewhere poetic. A beach, maybe. Or a rowboat somewhere in Mississippi. Just no walls. I could sketch the landscape, draw a final cartoon of me giving the middle finger to the universe, then bite the big one.” - Will</b></div>
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Will has one goal: Get to his 18th birthday and live his life the way he wants to live it. He’s done with drug trials. He’s done with hospitals. He’s done with his treatments. That is...until Stella changes everything.<br />
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<b>“I’m pretty sure keeping me alive is the only thing keeping my parents going.” - Stella</b></div>
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Throughout the book, Stella has this singular need to get as healthy as possible purely for her newly divorced parents. Her life is centered around this idea that healing for her will equate to healing for them. This quote really illustrates her perspective on the matter, and the (unnecessary) burden she is putting on herself.<br />
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I guess we have started a new trend of turning established characters into Asians. I have always been open about my appreciation towards Throne of Glass ( sense the sarcasm ) and this is just extreme. Because I am done with checkbox Asian characters, here's a list of fantasy books that are either based on Asian cultures/worlds and/or feature Asian characters.<br />
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1. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25203675-the-star-touched-queen?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Star Touched Queen</a> by Roshani Chokshi*</div>
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2. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33958230-forest-of-a-thousand-lanterns?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Forest of a Thousand Lanterns</a> by Julie C.Dao*</div>
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3. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36220335-for-a-muse-of-fire?from_search=true" target="_blank">For A Muse of Fire</a> by Heidi Heilig*</div>
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4. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18798983-the-wrath-and-the-dawn?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Wrath and the Dawn</a> by Renee Ahdieh</div>
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5. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/27774758-an-ember-in-the-ashes?from_search=true" target="_blank">An Ember in the Ashes</a> by Sabaa Tahir*</div>
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6.<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32766747-the-library-of-fates?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank"> The Library of Fates </a>by Aditi Khorana*</div>
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7. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30652334-the-crystal-ribbon?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Crystal Ribbon</a> by Celeste Lim*</div>
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8. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23308087-flame-in-the-mist?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Flame in the Mist</a> by Renee Ahdieh</div>
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9. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/9415946-huntress?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Huntress</a> by Malinda Lo</div>
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10. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35430013-a-thousand-beginnings-and-endings?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">A Thousand Beginnings and Endings</a> compiled by Ellen Oh and Elsie Chapman. Stories by Renee Ahdieh, Sona Charaipotra, Preeti Chhibber, Roshani Chokshi, Aliette de Bodard, Melissa de la Cruz, Julie Kagawa, Rahul Kanakia, Lori M. Lee, E. C. Myers, Cindy Pon, Aisha Saeed, Shveta Thakrar, and Alyssa Wong</div>
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11. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30095464-the-bone-witch?from_search=true" target="_blank">The Bone Witch</a> by Rin Chupeco</div>
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12. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30116958-the-epic-crush-of-genie-lo?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Epic Crush of Genie Lo</a> by F.C.Lee*</div>
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13. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36222611-aru-shah-and-the-end-of-time?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Aru Shah and the End of Time</a> by Roshani Chokshi*</div>
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14. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21524446-a-thousand-nights" target="_blank">A Thousand Nights </a>by E.K.Johnston</div>
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15. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22095547-serpentine?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Serpentine</a> by Cindy Pon*</div>
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16. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30312617-the-gauntlet?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Gauntlet</a> by Karuna Riazi*</div>
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17. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35068705-the-poppy-war?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Poppy War</a> by R.F.Kuang</div>
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18. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36672988-shadow-of-the-fox?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Shadow of the Fox</a> by Julie Kagawa*</div>
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19. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29760778-the-tiger-s-daughter" target="_blank">The Tiger's Daughter</a> by K.Arsenault Rivera</div>
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20. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33163360-pashmina" target="_blank">Pashmina</a> by Nidhi Chanani*</div>
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21. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31563982-whichwood" target="_blank">Whichwood</a> by Tahereh Mafi*</div>
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22. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32618983-the-serpent-s-secret" target="_blank">The Serpent's Secret</a> by Sayantani Dasgupta*</div>
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23. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1774836.The_Palace_of_Illusions?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Palace of Illusions</a> by Chitra Banerjee Divakurani*</div>
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24. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10129062-prophecy" target="_blank">Prophecy</a> by Ellen Oh*</div>
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25. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5577995-silver-phoenix" target="_blank">Silver Phoenix</a> by Cindy Pon*</div>
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26. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34017058-the-bloodprint?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Bloodprint</a> by Ausma Zehanat Khan*</div>
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27. Where the Stars Rise edited by Lucas K.Law, Derwin Mak. Introduction by Elsie Chapman. Stories by S.B.Divya, Diana Xin, Miki Dare, Regina Kanyu Wang, Angela Yuriko Smith, Karin Lowachee, Jeremy Szal, Calvin D. Jim, Priya Sridhar, E.C. Myers, Naru Dames Sundar, Joyce Chng, Anne Carly Abad, Tony Pi, Minsoo Kang, Deepack Bharathan, Joseon Fringe, Rati Mehrotra and Fonda Lee</div>
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28.<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34606064-jade-city?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank"> Jade City</a> by Fonda Lee*</div>
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29. Reflection by Elizabeth Lim*</div>
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30. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35008759-markswoman" target="_blank">Markswoman</a> by Rati Mehrotra*</div>
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31. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37754798-the-beast-player?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Beast Player</a> by Nahoko Uehashi.* Translated by Cathy Hirano</div>
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32. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/39821312-the-candle-and-the-flame" target="_blank">The Candle and the Flame</a> by Nafiza Azad*</div>
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33. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/38724143-gumiho" target="_blank">Gumiho</a> by Kat Cho*</div>
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-87013399747042027682018-10-09T00:53:00.000-05:002018-10-09T00:53:57.274-05:004 reasons why you absolutely should read What If It's Us <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Happy Ben and Arthur day!!! What If It's Us is officially out in the world, and today I welcome you to my stop of the international blog tour. My awesome friend JM is hosting the tour in partnership with HarperCollins International, and make sure to check all the stops out.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title : </b>What If It's Us</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author : </b>Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Release Date : </b>October 9th 2018</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Arthur is only in New York for the summer, but if Broadway has taught him anything, it’s that the universe can deliver a showstopping romance when you least expect it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the universe had his back, he wouldn’t be on his way to the post office carrying a box of his ex-boyfriend’s things.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But when Arthur and Ben meet-cute at the post office, what exactly does the universe have in store for them?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Maybe everything. After all, they get reunited.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But what if they can’t quite nail a first date . . . or a second first date . . . or a third?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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1. It's the author collab of our dreams</h3>
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Author collabs are always exciting, but when it's two well loved authors who are best friends, and have similar yet so different styles of writing? It's the collab of the century you all. What If It's Us has the signature styles of both Adam and Becky splattered all over, and you can literally pick apart who might have come up with what incident. <span style="font-family: inherit;">It captures both the authors' best qualities and create an altogether new impact.</span></div>
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Ben and Arthur are both precious humans who needs to be protected at all costs. What makes them so beautiful is that they're opposites. Arthur is the naive, precious, optimistic darling of Becky's creation, while Adam's signature character style shines through Ben in all his cynicism and emotions. These two are the best foils of each other, and their romance is to die for.</div>
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I am not a huge fan of cliche summer romances, but even I have to admit that it's a season that brings new possibilities, chance encounters and a perfect opportunity for a romance. What If It's Us is so pure, so cute and the perfect gay rom com set in a realistic backdrop of New York. It's all about possibilities, and how fate and coincidence might bring together two individuals or tear them apart forever.</div>
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P.S : If you're true Adam Silvera fan, you'll know why this list stopped at 4 and didn't go to 5 :D<br />
P.P.S. Check out my full review <a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/06/what-if-its-us-adam-silvera-becky-albertalli-review.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-60158656715382129972018-09-20T08:00:00.000-05:002018-09-20T17:19:57.652-05:00L.L.Mckinney discusses A Blade So Black and why we need diverse retellings ( Blog Tour + Giveaway )<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hey all! Welcome to my stop at the A Blade So Black blog tour, hosted by my wonderful friend <a href="http://aimeealways.com/" target="_blank">Aimee</a>! For my stop, we have a guest post from the author, L.L.McKinney, who discusses the need for diverse retellings.</div>
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The need for diverse retellings. Man, this...this is a heavy
one for me. I’ve spoken about it in the past, so I’ll just revisit what I’ve
said before, if you don’t mind. It’s a difficult subject and it’s just easier
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I feel people in the diaspora should be allowed to tell the
stories they grew up knowing and loving before they learned the tales of their
ancestors. Some of us don't/didn't have the capacity to hunt down and make
those connections to where we come from back down the line. That being said, we
read, we loved books as kids, we grew up on those western fairy tales, not
knowing our homeland equivalents. If we choose to embrace those beloved tales,
do they not count when a tally is made of "our" stories? Are
retellings or reimaginings featuring our people any less authentic?<o:p></o:p></div>
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Being part of the Black diaspora—I’m speaking my experience
in being Black American here—my family is working its way back through the
fractures of slavery, and we're discovering stories of those times, but not
before. I don't know what deities my ancestors may have worshiped. I don't know
of our magic. Of our legends. Of our heroes. That oral history didn't survive
the way it might have for other cultures and their people who are part of the
diaspora. That was taken from both sides of my family.<o:p></o:p></div>
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I spend a lot of time thinking about all this because I
reimagined one of the western fairytales I loved, from the culture I grew up
saturated by because of assimilation. Is that not my story? And is that story
not fundamentally altered by my reimagining? Does it then not count as my
folklore? Having infused this tale with Black culture, is it now not part of my
heritage? What about other stories written by Black authors that don't
necessarily reflect the rich and rooted histories of a motherland many of us
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I have seen the pushback people who're part of the diaspora
of other cultures have received. I have seen the intra-community gatekeeping.
It's harsh, and it sucks, and I wish no one had to prove they are
"enough" to take hold of their story. But I kinda wish I could have
that, because that would mean I knew my people, even if I had to fight with
them. Even if they tried to call me "not really this" or "not
enough that." Those would be my people, whether they want me or not. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Let me clarify, Black people my people, and I love my
people. Our culture is prevalent and rich. It grew from a combination of our
ancestors’ survival and their refusal to let every part of their homeland be
lost to them. My people made a culture out of bits and pieces of what folk
thought was the worst of us, a culture so popular now everyone want a taste.
Still, I wonder if—in this relatively new culture, compared to other cultures
that've been around for thousands of years—we get to craft new folklore, new
mythologies, and not have the authenticity of said stories questioned. I don’t
believe this questioning would come from judgement passed on us as being
"not enough," but from not having that connection to the land of our
ancestors, those roots. <o:p></o:p></div>
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I say these cultural reimaginings are valid. They may not
have the deep seeded resonance of direct connection to the past—no, my
ancestors did not worship the Mad Hatter—but they matter. Stories come from
people, and when you got your people, you got your stories. A BLADE SO BLACK, a
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-12797956663054206002018-09-13T09:00:00.000-05:002018-09-13T10:23:36.060-05:00The line between gorgeous and weird || A Room Away From Wolves by Nova Ren Suma ( Blog Tour + Review + Giveaway )<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Bina has never forgotten the time she and her mother ran
away from home. Her mother promised they would hitchhike to the city to escape
Bina’s cruel father and start over. But before they could even leave town, Bina
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Eight years later, after too many lies and with trouble on
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waiting for her at Catherine House, a young women’s residence in Greenwich
Village with a tragic history, a vow of confidentiality, and dark, magical
secrets. There, Bina is drawn to her enigmatic downstairs neighbor Monet, a
girl who is equal parts intriguing and dangerous. As Bina’s lease begins to run
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Once in a while a book comes your way and makes you feel things that can never be expressed in coherent thoughts. A Room Away From Wolves was that book for me. I have never read Nova Ren Suma before - though I have her "The Walls Around Us" in my TBR - and I could totally see why some of my friends love her writing. From the first page, she and Bina takes the readers along a ride that is captivating, mysterious and utterly engrossing, and once you're done, you want to go back to square one and read it all over again.</div>
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A Room Away From Wolves is a tight knit mystery and little can be said about the plot without spoiling it. Bina has always been on the run. She and her mother fled from their cruel father years ago, only to end up with another cause to run from, in the form of her stepfather. Only this time, Bina's alone, betrayed and let down by her mother, and she sets off to Catherine House, a boarding house she has heard many tales about from her mother, and A Room Away From Wolves is the spooky and heartwarming tale of Bina and her journey from thereon.</div>
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My absolute favourite thing about the book was the writing. It was that beautiful blend of gorgeous lush words, and spooky, weird aura, and I loved it. The book is a page turner, and I was so engrossed in the story, and its pace enabled me to finish in one sitting. The story's part comtemporary, part mystery and part magical realism, and if that sounds confusing, well, the whole story is supposed to be confusing. But a good kind of confusing, trust me. This book is full of careful revelations and perfectly timed incidents, and that's part of the charm of the spookiness.</div>
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Bina is someone you'll come to care for whether you agree with her or not. She's betrayed, lost and let down, and a great narrator to follow. Monet is as mysterious, fascinating and alluring to us as she is to Bina, and it makes perfect sense why Bina is so drawn to her. But my favoruite dynamic was actually between Bina and her mother, it was a complicated and heartbreaking relationship, and was more or less the backbone of the story, at least for me.</div>
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I don't know what makes boarding houses a perfect material for gothic story ideas, but it works. The setting of the boarding house, New York City and the writing all paved way to a perfect thrilling urban gothic horror/mystery story, and if you are a fan of spooky reads that won't actually scare you, then definitely give this book a go.</div>
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I haven't been the most active blogger in this past month, but then it was also a huge month for me. I am officially a college freshman now, and moving to the US, and settling into college has been big moments that I needed some time getting used to. I promise I won't become sporadic since I am now collegebound ;D<br />
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I introduced a new feature on the blog when I was still at home so that I can share my college adventures ( or misadventures with you all ) Today we have the second installment, all about my first few weeks of college and all the amazing experiences I've had here so far.<br />
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I knew that there would be only two outcomes for me as a college student. Either I was going to end up as a hopeless, awkward introvert and never leave the cave of my bed, or start talking to everyone until I know random people on the streets. And the latter happened. My roommate and one of my best friends here are still so puzzled by how I always end up saying hi to people when we are walking. "HOW DO YOU KNOW EVERYONE???", they ask. I honestly don't know.</div>
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University of Iowa was never my dream school, but now I am so glad I am here. I love my classes so much - also helps that I have the most exciting course line up ever. Even my advisor was jealous. I am taking mostly gen ed courses this semester. I still can't pick a favourite between a class called City of Literature, and my Contemporary Cinema class. The first one is an intro to the writers' workshop here, and the professor is delightful. He's this 50 year old man who's hopeless with technology, and wears graphic tshirts and tries to cover it up with the same black blazer everyday. My favourite so far has been a captain america tee. It was classic. He also loves saying my name. Mishma brought up a great point, Mishma this, Mishma that. Every single person in that class knows my name now. </div>
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I've always loved movies, but I've always thought I am too amateur to take up cinema classes. ( I mean, people can be snobs. I have put up with enough snobbish fanboys in my lifetime ) But I braved it anyway, and joined the contemporary cinema class, and I love it so much. Half of the movies we are watching are queer, and I love this man for that. Even though he did make us all watch porn for one class. *shudders* It was traumatizing.</div>
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I am also taking a history class on pirates and another on Slavic Folklore. I know, I am having the best college life, lol. My least favourite class is Rhetoric, but it's honors and give me 4 credits, so I guess I can live with that. Also the professor adores me. If you haven't noticed I am already a teachers' pet in most of my classes.</div>
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Classes aside, I've made a lot of friends. My roommate is the best, and she has made it her life mission to introduce me to the world of vines. Two of my best friends here are international students as well, and we bonded over our culture shock. I am still making friends, and still weirding out people. Go me.</div>
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I've also been sick this past week. I just woke up with a fever on Saturday, and it still hasn't died down. Being sick was not cool, especially since I was all alone on that weekend and it made me homesick and I cried a lot. *sniffles* But I am better now, I promise. I have this wonderful soul in my hallway who has been making me hot chocolate ever since. Oh, and I forgot to mention, said soul is also a YA fan!!! I just stopped by her room as I heard her talking about Six of Crows to her roommate, and I saw a Schwab book in her hand, and that's it. Lifetime friendship made!</div>
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It's almost a month since I packed away my life in Sri Lanka and came here, and so far, I haven't regretted the decision. I love my classes, love the people - except maybe some. I have had some very racist encounters, and one of my friends has an obnoxious roommate I can't stand, but I am learning how to brush it off and go on - and love being a college student and staying productive. I still miss home, my friends and my parents, and I miss being able to read and be on twitter all day - my gap year has spoilt me - but life is good for me to complain.</div>
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I hope I can get back on track with blogging soon. And I just want to take a moment to say that I love you all. Ever since I decided to go to US for college, all my blogger friends have been my rock. Melissa and CJ sent me a care package the other day which just made me bawl. What will I ever do without you all my book people???</div>
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We're back again with more characters from A Spark of White Fire! I introduced you to the main three characters from the book last week, and today it's time to take a look at three more cinnamon rolls who are not only great secondary characters, but also three precious people you'll definitely love in the book!<br />
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Abra, known to everyone by his nickname Bear, is the younger brother of Esmae and Alexi. He has a big temper, an even bigger heart, and tends to do what he believes is right instead of what everyone else tells him is right.<br />
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Sybilla is a young, ferocious warrior. Second in command of Max's Hundred and One, she's hungry for battle and determined to win. There's deep hurt in her past that mirrors Esmae's own, which could give them some common ground to stand on.<br />
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Rama is something of a surprise. And I hope to keep him that way until you read the book! The third child of the king of Wychstar, he's Esmae's best friend and she is almost the only person in the world he'll shake off his compulsive laziness for.<br />
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Trust me, you'll love all of these precious cinnamon rolls. Also, don't forget to preorder the book and get your preorder prizes!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title : </b>A Spark of White Fire</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author</b> : Sangu Mandanna</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Release Date : </b>September 11th 2018</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In a universe of capricious gods, dark moons, and kingdoms built on the backs of spaceships, a cursed queen sends her infant daughter away, a jealous uncle steals the throne of Kali from his nephew, and an exiled prince vows to take his crown back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Raised alone and far away from her home on Kali, Esmae longs to return to her family. When the King of Wychstar offers to gift the unbeatable, sentient warship Titania to a warrior that can win his competition, she sees her way home: she’ll enter the competition, reveal her true identity to the world, and help her famous brother win back the crown of Kali.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It’s a great plan. Until it falls apart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Inspired by the Mahabharata and other ancient Indian stories, A Spark of White Fire is a lush, sweeping space opera about family, curses, and the endless battle between jealousy and love.</span></div>
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By now, I have made it very obvious that A Spark of White Fire is an amazing book, and you won't stop hearing about it from me. #sorrynotsorry. This marvelous space opera/rendition of the Mahabharata needs all the love and praise it deserves, and I have made it my mission to make you all read it. But just in case I haven't made you curious enough - I doubt it tbh - today I have a very exciting post to you all that will do the deed.<br />
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The wonderful Sangu Mandanna and I are going to present to you the very diverse, interesting and complex cast of the book, in three parts. Today's introduction is going to be the main three characters of the story, and I can't wait for you all to meet them!<br />
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The golden prince of the stars, Alexei is the rightful heir to the throne of Kali and is now in exile after his uncle's coup. He is Esmae's twin, though he doesn't know it, and he's more than earned his reputation as on of the finest warriors in the galaxy. But is he all he seems to be?<br />
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Max is the crown prince of Kali, the adopted son of the usurper king Elvar and the commander of Kali's Hundred and One. He's fiercely loyal to his father and is dangerously clever, which puts all Esmae's secrets at risk. He also has secrets of his own.<br />
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Esmae is awesome. You're all going to love her. And Max is everything...Anything else I would say would be a spoiler, so I'll just distract you towards Sangu's message about the preorder campaign. GO GET THIS BOOK EVERYONE!!!! You won't regret it!<br />
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-68924199805770873632018-08-07T02:13:00.000-05:002018-08-07T02:13:27.649-05:00C.G.Drews talks A Thousand Perfect Notes, mental health rep and the transition from blogger to author. ( + Giveaway )<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello bookworms! I have always loved doing interviews on the blog, but this one is a bit extra special. Today on the blog we have my dear friend, and the blogger extraordinaire, Cait ( a.k.a PaperFury, or according to my mother the girl in boots :D ) Cait's debut book released in June - which you all MUST read! - and she's here today to talk about the book, the representation of mental health and her transition from blogger to author among many other things!<br />
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We also tried something new! Because Cait and I are too cool and too informal to do a regular interview, we decided to do it in a discussion format, much similar to our <a href="https://paperfury.com/eliza-and-her-monsters-francesca-zappia-review/" target="_blank">Eliza and Her Monsters discussion review</a> ages ago at Cait's blog - we are good at giving nods to ourselves, lol. This was so much fun for us to do, and I hope it is as fun to read.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Beck hates his life. He hates his violent mother. He hates
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hour after hour, day after day. He will never play as she did before illness
ended her career and left her bitter and broken. But Beck is too scared to
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Let’s start with the basics, describe the book in five words.</div>
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Intense. Dark. Musical. Bittersweet. Hopeful.<br />
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Have to say, that’s pretty accurate! ( She doesn’t exaggerate with the ‘dark’ ,guys :D)<br />
What inspired you to write Beck’s story?<br />
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I always wanted to do a lowkey retelling of a historical classical composers’ life (I won’t give the name because it’s a mini-spoiler for the book!), so Beck’s story formed from there. I also wanted to have a little gender-swapped Cinderella vibe in there, which is how Beck came to be a boy struggling to meet his mother’s impossible expectations to play the piano perfectly.<br />
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Actually I have to say, it was very interesting to read a retelling about an actual person’s life. Also I never thought of Cinderella before, but now that you mention it, it makes perfect sense!<br />
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August makes a lovely Prince(ss) Charming, doesn’t she?! And Uncle Jan functions as a bit of a fairy godmother towards the end!<br />
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Especially with sweeping the damsel off his feet :D Oh yes, Uncle Jan!<br />
Speaking of August, did that name come by because of This Savage Song by any chance :D ? ( The Schwab fan couldn’t resist )<br />
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Ha! I knew I would get asked that eventually! But no, actually, my August Frey’s name is inspired from the movie “August Rush”. I actually wrote A Thousand Perfect Notes in 2015 and didn’t read This Savage Song until 2016...but the similarity hit me so hard when I read about August Flynn, a monster violinist...with exactly the same initials as my August. Clearly Schwab and I have excellent taste in names and are pretty much brain twins. :’)<br />
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I knew I loved you for a reason Cait :D They are similar, especially they are two adorable cinnamon rolls. Moving on, the book deals with some heavy mental health representation, some might even need a content warning there, so do you mind elaborating on that a bit?<br />
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I definitely do delve into some darker themes, and one thing I wanted to contrast was the Maestro and Beck’s mental health issues and how differently they present. The Maestro responded to her pain with violence to others, while Beck responded to his by finding a supportive friend. There’s trigger warnings for abuse and violence and some self-harm thoughts (not acted upon) and child neglect.<br />
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A protagonist and a villain - if I could call her that - both having mental health problems was a beautiful contrast for sure. I personally connected to Beck’s anxiety a lot - especially performance anxiety - and I felt like you represented that so well. Plus the anxiety of a student, with a teacher like the Maestro can be very dark, and how did you manage to portray those emotions?<br />
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I also had really bad performance anxiety when I used to play piano, although I had a lovely teacher unlike poor Beck. (I’m so sorry Beck!) Getting into Beck’s headspace was about empathy. While writing, I would craft the situation and then just imagine what Beck would feel as he went through it.<br />
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I had nightmare piano lessons. Not because of the teacher, but mostly because of myself. I had no music in me, and I was so hard on myself, because I was so ambitious. Phew, I am glad I gave up. Do you think the concept of music teachers - and teachers of performing arts in general - being extremely strict is a mere stereotype, or is it true to a certain extent?<br />
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Oh I do think both! It can be a bit of a stereotype (with movies like Whiplash and Shine touching on it too) but it’s also unfortunately a reality. I think musical careers tend to be extremely competitive. So if you’re not “the best” you often have no place and don’t get the top opportunities. Which does make for some seriously stressed and obsessed teachers. I have known some in my time (although not to the Maestro’s extent) and heard of some other scary ones from friends.<br />
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Coming back to the Maestro, she was absolutely horrible, both as a mother and a teacher - and I remember texting you with a lot of , “I HATE HER” while reading it. However, there are still some instances where I actually got her, and hated her again the next moment. How did you manage to create a villain with such depth and emotions?<br />
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With a lot of rewrites, haha! Actually in the original draft, the Maestro didn’t even exist...and then, as she came into the story and began to develop, I tried to make her perspective clear: she wants her son to be The Best and thinks that bullying (and very literally abusing him) into that is the way to go. Obviously she was completely wrong and awful and caught in a poisonous cycle of thinking she “loved” her children if she treated them that way. So I hate the Maestro too! But I’m glad she came across as a complex villain.<br />
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Oh she was. There are times, that I felt her frustration - and that scared me. And I totally can’t imagine ATPN without her! :D Another conflict I felt in the book is between the expectations on Beck to play the best music and his own desire to create his own. I felt like it was a conflict all artists feel in a way, and did you draw that from your own experience?<br />
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(Trust me the first draft was a hot mess! It did noooot work. Ha!) So yes! Beck would dive into his own compositions as a way to escape the Maestro’s (impossible) expectations, because if he was composing music, it was his. It belonged to him. He wasn’t wrong. He was doing something that wasn’t tainted with failure already. As a writer, I definitely have felt I’ll never write “well enough”, so I guess I drew off that a little!<br />
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Since we talked about serious aspects, let me ask you a fun yet impossible question, who is your favourite character out of the lot?<br />
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JOEY!! Joey’s shenanigans were my favourite to write and she pretty much stole the show whenever she was on page! (Shh don’t tell the others I picked a favourite.)<br />
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THAT she did! :D I love Beck myself though, that boy needs a huge hug.<br />
Moving on to your journey as an author, how have the whole transition from being a blogger to a published author been like?<br />
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Ohhh, it’s still tricky! I don’t want to quit blogging but it is harder than I anticipated to balance the two. I definitely don’t expect everyone to love my book, but I also am steering WELL clear of negative reviews. But as a blogger, it’s hard not to stumble on them? Also keeping up my (wildly ambitious haha) expectation of bringing out blog posts, upkeeping social medias, and reading hundreds of books per year...plus writing! Sheesh. I need a nap, Mish. Also some chill.<br />
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Maybe you need to execute that cloning idea of yours. Or get a sidekick for the world domination. Also do you think being a reviewer has led to you being hard on yourself as a writer? Or do you think it was an advantage because you are more aware?<br />
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(I’m trying to train up my dog to answer a few emails?? But he is 100% useless. Just eats my socks tbh. Decent secretaries are impossible to find.) I’m actually glad I was a blogger while I worked towards being published! I’ve learned a lot from being part of the “audience” and listening to what people want, things that are problematic, and taking onboard advice and opinions! (Although not all the opinions. It’s impossible to please everyone, and every writer has to remember that!)<br />
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Poor Atticus, lol. Have the way you review books changed because now you’re more sympathetic as an author?<br />
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I’ve basically decided not to write negative reviews anymore! Half of that is because of knowing how much they suck to get as an author, and half is because I feel weird critiquing my peers now! (But I have zero qualms against others writing negative reviews!)<br />
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Ah, those changing dynamics, I hope they’re not too hard to adjust to. Anyway, the book has been published in the UK and Australia so far, any chance of US or other international rights?<br />
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I don’t have any news about it coming out in the USA at this point (we can hope!) but it’s being translated into Polish in early 2019 and one other European country that I can’t say yet!<br />
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Fingers crossed. What are you working on right now, and what’s next, basically, if you’re allowed to share?<br />
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I am working on a few secret projects that I can’t talk about yet. ;) Buuut...in April 2019 my second book, The Boy Who Steals Houses, is coming out! I’ve been doing edits for it recently and seeing it turning slowly into a real book is always so exciting! This book isn’t a sequel to ATPN, but it’s set in the same world and it’s about two brothers who break into houses when the owners’ are holidaying. It’s full of very bad decisions, a big messy family, a lot of brownies, and you can expect the same amount of darkness that ATPN has.<br />
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It won’t be your book unless you torture those poor darlings and prompt me to send you furious texts. Finally, what would you like to say to aspiring authors, especially those who are bloggers and/or international?<br />
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My first advice is always: KEEP WRITING. Even when you think your work sucks or will never be as good as [insert your favourite author here]...trust me, you get better the more you write. ATPN actually the 16th draft I’ve written! I’ve learned so so much just from keeping on going. And secondly, with being a blogger, I think it can be daunting listening to all the opinions and reviews and knowing you might mess up. So, yes, we should listen and learn from others -- but ultimately you can’t please everyone. Write your book for you. And write the book you want to read. And remember your voice and story is important!<br />
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Thank you Cait! Hope you guys enjoyed our discussion! Do check out the giveaway below!<br />
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when an opportunity to help Queen Gauri and King Vikram's new reign presents
itself, she is thrown into the path of the fearsome yet enchanting Spy
Mistress. To help her friends, Aasha will have to battle her insecurities and
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I went through a lot of emotions while reading this novella. While the stories and Roshani's writing is enough to give anyone all the feels, my own emotions were more or less nostalgic. I remembered "meeting" Roshani on twitter in 2015 in a debut author chat and how excited I was to see a POC ownvoices author writing an Indian fantasy. It's so beautiful to see how much this series and the world has expanded, and I can't help but be so proud as I read the perfect and beautiful wrap up to one of the very first South Asian YA books I have read as a blogger.</div>
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Star Touched Stories is a beautiful goodbye to the world and its characters. It gave that satisfying after taste of the finale of a very beloved and long series. The stories had the signature elements of Roshani's lush and evocative writing, her layered and lovable characters and the extraordinary world she has created with the previous two books. The three stories take you through an emotional rollercoaster ride, and it's impossible to stop yourself turning the pages.</div>
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While it's phenomenal in whole, individually the stories excel as well. While my personal favourite is the last one, Rose and Sword, all three of the stories are memorable and outstanding.</div>
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A prequel to Star Touched Queen, it tells the story of the path to Amar and Maya's love story. Even though you know what's going to happen in the end, you are still hooked to it, as you swoon over Death's love for Night, his efforts ( especially his adorable attempts at courting ) and his pain. When I was done, I wanted to go back and read The Star Touched Queen all over again.</div>
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I have to admit, Aasha didn't stand out to me in A Crown of Wishes, but as I read her story, I was so surprised by how much I loved her. Curious and kind, she was a perfect Hufflepuff, and that was enough for me to develop a soft spot. The story has a f/f romance to die for, and you'll root for Aasha every step in her way, as you always want her to get everything she deserves.</div>
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This is a must read for anyone who has read and loved The Star Touched Queen and A Crown of Wishes. It's the closure and wrap up this series deserves, and Roshani delivered it perfectly. I'll miss these characters and the world so much. Now let me go cry over Rose and Sword once again.</div>
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-64798429036772700222018-07-31T10:44:00.001-05:002018-07-31T10:44:52.441-05:00Introducing my College Diaries || The pre travel nerves<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hello bookworms! We are stepping into August ( don't even ask me what happened to July, it feels like that month didn't even come by ) which means it's time for me to make the biggest change in my life. Moving for college. Everything is happening so fast and it's so nerve wracking, and I decided that the entire college experience is going to be so new and so big, that I should share my adventures ( or misadventures - whatever actually happens ) with you all. Let me introduce you to my new blog feature College Diaries! ( I couldn't think of an exciting name with all my nerves, don't judge me )<br />
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It's been some time since I did a personal post on the blog, but I might actually have a lot to share in the future in comparison to my plain old life in Sri Lanka ( Maybe not. Am I expecting too much from college? :D ) Today will be all about my pre travel nerves, as it's officially one week more until I take the flight to USA to start off as an undergraduate at the University of Iowa<br />
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It's been a month of packing and getting all the documents sorted. These days I am on the mission of doing a typical desi thing - visiting houses of family and friends to say good bye. It's doubly awkward and emotional, as I am reminded that I am actually leaving the country when I say the goodbyes, while some annoying relatives somehow think that this is the right time to ask me what I am going to do afterwards. Let me go to college, will you???<br />
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Buying things for the dorm has been another headache. We are simple creatures here in Sri Lanka, and we are all set with blankets and pillows. Even my comforter was kind of a luxury. But looking at all the options at Bed Bath and Beyond, my head started spinning. Why do you need throw pillows? To throw on the ground before you sleep??? But really, jokes aside, by the time I sealed the deal and bought the bedding, I was fed up of looking at beds and sheets.<br />
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People love to ask me whether I am ready. I don't know what to say. Yes things are packed and bought. But am I emotionally ready? I honestly don't know. At times I wonder why in the world I ever thought about attending university in the USA. Why did my parents say yes to all my mad dreams. Let's just say that my anxiety is at its peak these days, and I probably won't settle until I am there and I am in my first class or something.<br />
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It won't be an exaggeration if I say that in one week my life might change. I don't know what to expect from the university, from Iowa and the perpetual fear of not making friends or not performing well is already seeping in, but I hope that I can shrug off the nerves soon in the future. Afterall there are a lot of things to be excited about, I'll be in good old America and closer to my dreams, and I hope that it would be worth all the nerves and fear.<br />
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One half of 2018 is over and behind us. Never mind that I am still emotionally in 2017 - I wouldn't be surprised if tomorrow is 2019. Why is time flying, really??? - but it means that it's time to look back at the first half of 2018 and see if I've made progress - verdict, I haven't. I haven't actually read much this year, as I would've liked to, but I read some really good books, so here's a list of my favourite reads of 2018 so far!<br />
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Is it too early to declare my favourite book from 2018? If you follow me on twitter, you would've seen me hollering about this book to anyone who can hear, and let me tell you once again, this book is AMAZING!!! A space opera inspired by the Indian epic Mahabharata, the story tracks the life and choices of an antihero - who is inspired by one of the greatest and most complicated antiheroes in the history of literature in my opinion - who is in the wrong side of the war. It's a beautiful, thrilling, heart breaking and gripping story about love, loyalty, war, ambition, power, family, betrayal and inner strength. This is definitely a book you do not want to miss ( Check back for my review in a few days, I'll convince you to pre order if I haven't already )<br />
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Ashley Herring Blake takes the ugly realities of life and human beings and presents them in books that are beautiful and whimsical. I absolutely adored the emotional ride that was How to Make a Wish, and I was preparing for feels with Girl Made of Stars, but it still wrecked me. Girl Made of Stars is not an easy book. It's a powerful tale about sexual harassment, rape and victim blaming. It's a relevant and timely story that makes you question yourself. It's a book that needs to be read, in the current political climate.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">To Kill A Kingdom is an enthralling and fast-paced fantasy that screams “Slytherin.”</span></span><span style="background-color: white; letter-spacing: 0.5px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;">With the classic trope of a forbidden romance between a siren and a siren killer, this retelling of The Little Mermaid is so so good.. Lira is a badass antiheroine, and Elian is a perfect match for her. Also if you are fan of books that take you on sea adventures, this is something you absolutely have to read.</span></span></span></div>
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4. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29960656-chaotic-good?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Chaotic Good by Whitney Gardner</a></h3>
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Chaotic Good is the ultimate feminist geek girl anthem. It's the book for anyone who has ever been frustrated by fan boys and the pre conceived notion that you have to know everything about a fandom to be a "true fan." Whitney gives us a realistic and relatable main character, an utterly soft and lovable love interest and a heartwarming sibling relationship. More than anything the book touches on the amazing things about being a passionate geek, yet the ugly side of fandom life, especially the sexism. </div>
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5. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37830514-running-with-lions" target="_blank">Running With Lions by Julian Winters</a></h3>
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Running With Lions is the cute, soft, diverse and Hufflepuff sports contemporary the world needs. A heart warming story about a group of endearing friends and teammates, the book will make a place in your heart, so would the characters. Whether you are a fan of sports or not, you'll love this book - take me for example, I know next to nothing about soccer :D - and the cute romance between Sebastian and Emir is everything!</div>
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Check out my review <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2418430149" target="_blank">here</a> ( P.S - There's a <a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/07/julian-winters-running-with-lions-interview.html" target="_blank">giveaway for the book</a> on the blog right now! )</div>
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I might be a black sheep here. Batman didn't garner as much love as Leigh Bardugo's Wonder Woman did, and I consider it a shame. I loved this book so much! I was just expecting a thrilling, action packed tale about Batman's adventures, instead I was pleasantly surprised by the origin story of a very Hufflepuff Bruce Wayne, and I instantly fell in love. While the cunning and badass Madeleine was a huge plus, my favourite thing about the book was Bruce's character arc with regards to his privilege. He was a perfect superhero in the making, and I could totally see him transforming into the famous caped crusader in the future.</div>
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7. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29906017-reign-of-the-fallen?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Reign of the Fallen by Sarah Glenn Marsh</a></h3>
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You don't always expect perfect queer AND mental health rep in a fantasy. These are rare gems, and Reign of the Fallen is one of them. While Odessa's necromancer abilities, the world building in general, well developed diverse characters and the writing all made the book fantastic, my favourite aspect was something I never expected from the book. Reign of the Fallen gets real about death and grief, and the portrayal of Odessa's grief was so poignant, it drowned me in tears. Also kudos to my badass bisexual MC.</div>
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8. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36389267-a-thousand-perfect-notes?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">A Thousand Perfect Notes by C.G.Drews</a></h3>
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I knew I'd love Cait's book, but I was still surprised. A Thousand Perfect Notes is intense and powerful, and flirts around the thin lines between passion, ambition, obsession and destruction. Beck is a cinnamon roll you'll come to care for, and the Maestro is someone you'll hate like you hated Umbridge. It's a story of hope and pain, it gets real about mental health and will resonate to anyone who has ever wanted to fly free from obligations and obstructions.</div>
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9. <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36260157-what-if-it-s-us?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli</a></h3>
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What If It's Us is the dream author collab, and the bittersweet and cute romance derives the best aspects of both Adam and Becky. While the ardent Adam fan wasn't impressed with the story as an Adam Silvera book - I guess this would be my least favourite Adam book? I am a sadist who really wants my books sad - I still loved it! Ben and Arthur's story is so realistic, adorable and fun, and the reading experience was made more awesome since I read it in the city the story's based on.</div>
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The combination of history and violence is enough to grasp my attention - I promise I had a happy childhood. I am just morbid for no reason. Blood and Sand is the genderbent rendition of Spartacus, which follows the story of two slaves who have lost their home country, identity, freedom and family, yet not their spirit and courage. It's a story of bravery, vengeance and revenge. The author doesn't hold back on the brutality, and I loved every gruesome minute of it.</div>
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Running With Lions was a book I was sleeping on until Book Expo week. I still wonder how the book managed to completely fly under my radar until then, but a few recommendations, and that wonderful cover and blurb was enough for me to get sold on, and I went for it. And man was I glad for that decision. Running With Lions is an adorable, soulful and warm book about a group of such endearing characters who are inclusive, authentic and crafted with so much heart. The book is an instant rec, and today we have the author Julian Winters over at the blog for an interview! I got to meet Julian at Bookcon, and he was delightful, and I hope you guys enjoy the interview. And don't forget to enter the giveaway at the end!!!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title</b> : Running With Lions</span></div>
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Bloomington High School Lions' star goalie, Sebastian Hughes, should be excited about his senior year: His teammates are amazing and he's got a coach who doesn't ask anyone to hide their sexuality. But when his estranged childhood best friend Emir Shah shows up to summer training camp, Sebastian realizes the team's success may end up in the hands of the one guy who hates him. Determined to reconnect with Emir for the sake of the Lions, he sets out to regain Emir's trust. But to Sebastian's surprise, sweaty days on the pitch, wandering the town's streets, and bonding on the weekends sparks more than just friendship between them.<br />
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Fun. Inclusive. Queer. Diverse. Soft.</span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">2. What was your inspiration behind <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Running With Lions</i>?</span></span></h3>
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My inspiration came from several places. One was to write a book I didn’t have
growing up—where the main character is LGBTQIA+ and not relegated to a tragic
story or death or being the token sidekick. I wanted a book where queer young
adults could see themselves in any of the characters. Where they could find
hope and know they can be the all-star athlete, the best teammate, the hero of
their own stories. They can also be clueless about their futures, struggling
with personal issues, and survive.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I also wanted a book that emphasized the fact that
queer athletes have a place in the sports world. While we’re not where we need
to be with LGBTQIA+ athletes and the respect they deserve, we’re improving.
That inspiration came from reading about young, queer athletes telling their
stories and how their coaches, their teammates, their community supported them
after coming out. How their athletic abilities were what mattered most, not who
they loved off the field.</span></span></div>
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large group of characters, yet each one of them are well developed, and special
in their own way. How did you manage to make each character stand out, even
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A lot of crying and screaming at my laptop?<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I was fortunate that, while writing Sebastian’s
story, each of these characters came to life in my head. They all had a story
to tell. I didn’t want any character to just be “the best friend” or “the
rival” or “the funny person.” As a reader, I know what it’s like to not see
myself on page. I didn’t want readers to just connect with Sebastian. I wanted
readers from any background to find Emir or Hunter or Grey or Willie and see
themselves. I took those stories the characters were telling me and expanded
them to ensure every reader felt a connection.</span></span></div>
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Oh, crap. Put me on the spot! I won’t do all the team—just the characters on
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<span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sebastian: Hufflepuff, no doubt. Sebastian’s loyalty
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Emir: Ravenclaw… like me!<br />
Willie: I’m told he’s the ultimate Hufflepuff. I agree.<br />
Grey: Gryffindor… with a hint of Slytherin. Grey is so resourceful and she’s a
little cunning, too.<br />
Mason: Slytherin. Mason is ambitious and not afraid to do what ne needs to do
to secure a win.<br />
Hunter: GryffinClaw. I love how Hunter uses his intelligence constantly, but
he’s witty and super brave.<br />
Gio: Slytherdor. He could have a little Puff in him too.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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those who are from the LGBTQIA+ community. What are your thoughts on this? Do
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We’re making progress in sports, but we still have a long way to go. We no
longer live in a world where queer athletes come out of the closet after they
retire or after death. There are more LGBTQIA+ members of the sports community
living openly, but it’s not yet normalized. Obviously, we’ve made more progress
on people of color being represented in a positive light across most sports,
but it doesn’t come without the same stigma that has existed for centuries. The
true light and inspiration exists is in collegiate and high school sports,
where more and more athletes come out to their teammates or peers and receive
an abundant amount of support. Their communities rally around these athletes,
stand up for them against the organizations still determined to shame the queer
community.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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the book. Ones that create that safe space for athletes where race, sexuality,
identity, background—none of these things are a negative. Where the sport and
success of an athlete is determined by their contribution. I want more coaches
to remind athletes the endgame isn’t the championship—it’s discovering yourself
in the fight for a victory that matters.</span></span></div>
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Trusting my talent. This is a problem that exists with most creative minds—we
create, we live and breathe it, and then we fear no one will like it. Learning
to believe in myself was a real struggle through every part of this, but I’m
growing.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Nope! I can’t do this. Not because I don’t want to single any one character
out. It’s because it changes day-to-day. Obviously, I love Sebastian—his
personality represents so much of me—but there are days where I love Emir like
a child. Some days I’m Team Willie; some days it’s Team Hunter. I adore Grey
and, though he’s flawed, I love Mason’s sarcasm. Gio is a character I wish I
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-19354996126278915802018-06-17T13:30:00.000-05:002018-06-17T13:30:04.700-05:00A beautiful summer romance || What If It's Us by Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ben thinks the universe needs to mind its business. If the
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I guess What If It's Us sparks an innate curiosity in all readers who are familiar with the two authors' books. How will a book written by an author who's famous for her upbeat, feel good and heartwarming stories and another who's notorious for breaking hearts and drowning the audience in feels, end up to be? It was a question I myself was very excited to see the answer for, and the end result is a beautiful and bittersweet romance that captures both the authors' best qualities and create an altogether new impact.</div>
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What If It's Us starts out as a perfect summer romance. An adorable meet cute, two unlikely but yet very suitable boys falling for each other, discoveries, disputes, making up and some impossibly cute moments. But it also shapes out to become a very realistic love story, as it touches on the characters' insecurities, the differences in their future goals and ultimately tries to answer the question, are all perfect romance stories actually meant to be?</div>
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It's impossible not to fall for Arthur and Ben. Adam and Becky have really put themselves out in their characters, and probably my favourite thing was how distinct their individual voices are in the dual POV. I like to call them the two spectrum of Hufflepuff boys - Arthur is pure, optimistic and believes that life can be a broadway play. Ben is more cautious, he has seen and experienced things to make him a little grumpy, but man are they both two very precious cinnamon rolls.</div>
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The book is also such a love story to New York. Arthur's view of New York as this magical city brimming with opportunities and greatness is something I relate to as an outsider, but I also get why Ben is more jaded. Fun fact : I ended up reading a scene set in Central Park at Central Park! I couldn't just let it slide by, so much so that I spent the last day of my New York trip - amidst the rain, dedication guys - tracking down the places in the story, and the nerdy photo project was so much fun. Here's a glimpse for you all</div>
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The book contains aspects I love in both authors' books - supportive and wonderful parents, fleshed out side characters, great friendships - Dylan and Ben were goals - and all the feels, both sad and happy. Also kudos to all the usual pop culture references - this one had a lot of Hamilton! Plus easter eggs!!! I am so sure that one scene was a nod to History and I gasped. ( My love for that book is very intense guys ) Without spoiling much, let me also say that this is definitely the least sad book that Adam has ever written so far. A slight sadistic part of me kind of missed the deeper sorrow and emotion I usually feel when reading his books, but then I am also happy that my two precious boys don't go through too much. Also this book is going to create two very distinct sets of people who will either LOVE the ending or HATE it! I might actually be the latter, but ironically it's also a reason why I love the book. I am so sure I don't even make sense here.</div>
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Overall, What If It's Us is a very cute, very gay and very realistic romance that is a very quick read and has a lot of heart. It will make you laugh, grin, blush, cry and will ultimately become a favourite. It will satisfy all the expectations and more and is the perfect book for fans who love the feel good contemporaries and for those who like to have their hearts broken at the same time.</div>
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I've been missing in action for some time but you would have known why if you follow me on social media! I was on a 15 day trip to NYC, mainly for Book Expo and Bookcon, and it was absolutely amazing! I am finally back home - and jet lag is killing me - and I am so excited to share all of my stories with you.<br />
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Before we begin, I ma going to do the recaps as three parts : part one is of Book Expo, the next of Bookcon and then the recap of all my other NYC shenanigans. Today is the time for Book Expo stories, and stick by me if it gets long - I do go on when I tell stories - because there's a very exciting giveaway if you brave it all.<br />
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This year's Book Expo trip is a little extra special. It's the last one before I set off to college, and even though I am moving to the USA, and I'll be much closer to New York than now - in the same continent! gasp! - I guess future plans are a bit uncertain at this point, so I was kind of mentally preparing myself for a last Book Expo. Plus the trip rolled around at a time where I was kind of slipping into a bad mental health space, so it was a very welcome distraction. So to say that I was excited is an understatement.<br />
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I arrived in NYC on the 28th of May, and was supposed to meet<a href="https://t.co/oOCVxN1BVv" target="_blank"> Aila</a> in the evening. However I heavily overestimated my strength after an almost 20 hour trip, so I was literally sitting on the subway after getting off the train with luggage I couldn't move even if my life depended on it, until poor Aila had to come to save me. Sigh. I wish I could say that I was great company that night, but I am not so sure about it. *hides*<br />
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I was so jetlagged on the next day, but I was trying not to let it matter, as we finally set off from the rodent friendly hotel to explore NYC. We hung out at Times Square - which is always one of my fave places in New York, I just love all the buzz - and then went over to Strand, where I almost fell asleep. However, it was too much of an exciting day for me to stay tired, so Aila and I went next to find <a href="https://t.co/qHhto7zJ1e" target="_blank">Brittany</a>, as it was her birthday, and had lunch near the Flatiron Building.<br />
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Afterwards, I parted ways with the two ladies and went to the Bloomsbury Tour, where I also met <a href="https://t.co/pbwkzjCSdI" target="_blank">Hazel</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/ReadWriteLove28" target="_blank">Nori</a>. I was terribly late and tried to push a sliding door. *facepalm* But the tour was great, we got to hear about the upcoming YA titles and I snagged a copy of The Girl King. Which was a major win, because this book sounds awesome!!!</div>
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Hazel, Nori and I went to the hotel after the tour, and we were joined by Aila and then finally found <a href="https://thoughtsandafterthoughts.com/" target="_blank">Joey</a>, and then, it was time for Blogbound! I was doing a panel, which had me so nervous, but it's such an awesome event that the nerves kinda flew away once I saw all the people. </div>
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My panel was on Blogging Stories and it was actually so much fun. I did it with Alexa, Madalyn and Bonnie, and we just shared stories, confessed secrets, shared recommendations and mused about all our favourite things about blogging. I also kind of spent a whole bunch of time explaining to everyone how I met Victoria Schwab. I am proud of that story, okay? ( But really are you guys tired of me flailing about Schwab? I really hope not, because I am so not going to stop :D)</div>
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I saw a lot of familiar faces at Blogbound, especially <a href="https://twitter.com/DailyJulianne" target="_blank">Julie</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/nebrinkley" target="_blank">Nicole</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ABoredAuthor" target="_blank">Michael</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/recitrachel" target="_blank">Rachel</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/whimsicallyours" target="_blank">Patrice</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/thebooksbuzz" target="_blank">Alexandria</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/miss_melissalee" target="_blank">Melissa</a> and it was amazing. The whole event went down so great, and it will be definitely something I'll be missing a lot if I don't end up doing Book Expo next year.</div>
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The roommates finally assembled together and it was fantastic. There was nothing bookish to do the next day, so we picked up our badges from the Javits and gawked at all the posters. Next stop was lunch, and we were meeting <a href="https://twitter.com/staygoldjonny" target="_blank">Jon</a>, but we got terribly lost because Joey is awesome at navigation, and somehow found the place after walking down half of Manhattan. We briefly visited the NYPL - the one at 53rd street - after dropping Joey off at the NOVL tea and little did I know that the place would become my second home the next week ( But more of that in part 3)</div>
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Brittany was treating Aila, Melissa, Joey and I for her birthday, so we went to Brooklyn for dinner. Well, it wasn't that straightforward, we went to Books of Wonder, made a few food stops while waiting for Joey - which led Brittany to go all mum over me regarding how little I eat. Really, she made sure I was fed that week. What would I do without her?</div>
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The big day arrived and I was all ready! I had a pretty relaxed schedule this year ( half of the time, I had nothing. In my defense, they scheduled all the exciting signings at the same time! ) and I didn't want to take too many books home with me. Last time I had a 46 kg allowance guys ( roughly around 100 pounds ) AND I was overweight. I tried hard to resist, and surprisingly I was pretty good at it!</div>
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I pretty much had nothing to do till one, so I roamed around and just met people. I saw Melissa Albert on her way back from Javits, and we chatted for a while, and she was so excited when she saw that my tote bag was - coincidentally - a Hazel Wood one. Plus I realized that Melissa had gone to my future college, and I almost screamed.<br />
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I snagged copies of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30097276-a-curse-so-dark-and-lonely?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">A Curse So Dark and Lovely</a> and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29774026-the-priory-of-the-orange-tree?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">Priory of the Orange Tree</a> from Bloomsbury, but I ended up giving away the latter because it was SO HUGE!!! No way I am going to read that, lol. I mean the book does sound amazing - DRAGONS! - but 800 odd pages? Nah, I am good.<br />
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I saw someone holding an ARC of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35403058-city-of-ghosts?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">City of Ghosts</a> suddenly, and my mind just went blank. I just sprinted to Scholastic, only to see that their drop was done. However, I was able to give out a very innocent smile with earnest eyes and got my copy :D<br />
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I ended up running into Stephanie Garber and briefly exchanged words with Nic Stone before she had to run off to something. I also met Elly Blake and we hung out for a bit, before I departed for the show floor. While aimlessly wandering, the best thing happened!!! Guess who I saw? Because I am so predictable, you would have already known that it was Victoria Schwab!<br />
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Meeting her last year was amazing, but it's even more magical when she sees me from a distance and goes, "Hi Mish!" My heart died a thousand deaths. We hugged, I flailed, and I tried to get words out - and failed. But she was as fantastic and kind as always, and even professed that we should take a selfie a day and record the progression of outfits. ( Even though she might have actually ended up regretting it because I really made sure I somehow tracked her down for the daily selfies. I can be a weird stalker, guys. I am shameless)<br />
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It couldn't have gotten any better, tbh, until Laini Taylor walked by and I somehow got included in a conversation with two very cool authors. ( Actually this kept happening to me a LOT! I just somehow ended up in a circle of very cool people not knowing what to say. Not that I am complaining)<br />
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I somehow left that place alive, after getting City of Ghosts signed and getting a picture with Laini. I went off to the autographing area as my signing schedule was finally going to have some events, and I was excited.<br />
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I got a copy of <a href="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1519742447l/37822534.jpg" target="_blank">Seafire</a> and was very pleasantly surprised when the author mentioned that she has read the blog! She recognized the name right away, and it made my heart sing. It was a double treat, because I had also encountered someone in the line who said to me that they are a huge fan of my diverse book recommendations on twitter, and I was melting already.<br />
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My next two signings were two author faves of mine. Sayantani Dasgupta, author of the badass brown book, <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32618983-the-serpent-s-secret?ac=1&from_search=true" target="_blank">The Serpent's Secret</a> is amazing, and her <a href="http://chasingfaerytales.blogspot.com/2018/04/folktales-myths-region-religion-indian-bengali-desi-sayantani-dasgupta-the-serpents-secret.html" target="_blank">guest post</a> here on the blog would always be a favourite of mine. She was as excited to see me as I was to see her, and it warmed my heart so much. Also can I just say, I love that look of recognition that comes over author's faces when it's someone who knows you? It's the best thing ever!<br />
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The next was Nic Stone's Odd One Out, and I was joined by Aila and Joey, or as Nic addressed us - her squad. Joey was actually joking about the fact that I was getting a sticky note with my name on it for personalisation, as if Nic doesn't know my name, but I strangely like those post its. I am weird, don't mind me. Nic was as fabulous as ever, and my heart was so full by then.<br />
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Then it was once again an amazing author sighting, this time it was Roshani Chokshi. I've known Roshani forever, and The Star Touched Queen has always been such a special book to me, and meeting her finally was such a beautiful moment! She kept thanking me for all that I've done for TSTQ, and what can I say, I'll champion my desi authors until the end of time.<br />
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I also got her <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36222611-aru-shah-and-the-end-of-time?from_search=true" target="_blank">Aru Shah and the End of Time</a> later at her signing, which has me so excited because Mahabharata!!! I only had one final signing afterwards - see I told you, such good restraint - so I was leisurely walking to the autographing area, and to my immense luck, I was near the Penguin booth when the drop for <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29386918-wildcard?from_search=true" target="_blank">Wildcard</a> was ending. The line for that drop was insane, so I didn't risk it, but luckily there was no one by that time, so I could just walk by and grab a copy.<br />
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My last signing was Sarah Maclean, and both Aila and I are huge historical romance trash and we were flailing even before we got near her. I had no chill when I did see her, and just gushed about all my favourite characters of hers, from Callie and Ralston, to my babies in Day of the Duchess, so much so that her publicist and editor were staring at me with amused smiles.<br />
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By the end of the day, Hazel, Aila, Joey and I went for dinner with Alexandria, <a href="https://twitter.com/atangleoftales" target="_blank">Ying</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/woodlandspirits/" target="_blank">Linh</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/twirlingpages" target="_blank">Alexandra</a>, which we dubbed as "InvAsian" See these pictures and you'll understand why.<br />
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I was all ready for the second day with my chai fix done. I had more signings scheduled than the day before, but it was still very relaxed. We also had a very exciting video call with my Filipino faves, <a href="https://twitter.com/JMCabraal" target="_blank">JM</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/inahreads" target="_blank">Inah</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/mielsnickety" target="_blank">Miel</a> and it was the best way to start the day!</div>
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I did dash in and get Pride before that, and waited in line to meet my faves. Adam Silvera's books are extremely special to me, and I always look forward to meet him because I have some of the best author interaction stories with him. Becky on the other hand is another Roshani story, I feel like I've known her forever, but I've never seen her before, so it was a very exciting waiting for me. The line was looooong - there were around 200 people, and that's after they cut down half the line - and by the time it was my turn, they actually ran out of time, and had to move to another table. Adam recognised me asap, as usual, and Becky was so pleasantly surprised - she's just too adorable - and it was so beautiful. Plus as soon as I neared the table, Adam in a no nonsense tone goes, "M-I-S-H-M-A, that's how I spell it, right?" I spent a good time gushing over them, and Adam professed me the champ because it was my third year flying all over - and coincidentally he is one of the very few people I have seen every one of those years, and we were just recapping our meetings. It was golden.</div>
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The only person who could top it is who I saw next. I ran into Schwab again, and it was time for our day 2 selfie! I am pretty sure I am turning goofier by the day as I meet her. I actually convinced her to get a copy of The Girl King from Bloomsbury - Stephanie Garber too! I am good at leading authors towards great drops and arcs, interesting.<br />
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After gushing over Victoria again, I got a copy of <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32768520-mirage?from_search=true" target="_blank">Mirage</a> from Macmillan - can't wait to start this one! I also finally saw Mackenzi Lee - why are her outfits so adorable???? - and we hugged and flailed and smiled like very happy kids for a picture.<br />
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I got <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37506437-darius-the-great-is-not-okay?from_search=true" target="_blank">Darius the Great is Not Okay</a> - and I have to mention, Adib is very good with names! - <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36949994-black-wings-beating?from_search=true" target="_blank">Black Wings Beating</a> - Alex London let know that there might be an Adam Silvera cameo in the book!!! - and <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36949995-the-boneless-mercies?from_search=true" target="_blank">Boneless Mercies</a>. </div>
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My next signing was <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/36220335-for-a-muse-of-fire?from_search=true" target="_blank">For a Muse of Fire</a>, and I was so excited to meet Heidi! We had a very fierce and a very awkward hug with a table between us, and you can see a cameo of Heidi's<br />
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P.S - Reading the book now, and this is phenomenal!!!! It's hard to get into, but once you're in, you're just swept away!<br />
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Another signing I was really excited for was Tomi Adeyemi. I met her last year when her book was just a sampler, and she was so cool, and I just wanted to meet her once again after the big success. She almost made me cry when she not only remembered me, but also remembered all my lamenting about college applications and what not - seriously, can you imagine me ranting about stupid college apps to Tomi? But apparently that's what I did last year - and asked me about updates and was so happy when I told her that I am moving to US for college.<br />
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It's Mental Health Awareness Month! So I thought of compiling a list of books with mental health representation and are neurodiverse. Special thanks to <a href="https://ofwonderland.com/" target="_blank">Inge</a> and <a href="http://www.sarcasmandlemons.com/" target="_blank">C.J</a>. who helped me out in the exhausting search for titles. While I hope that you guys find some good recommendations, I am also aware that some titles might not be perfect, so feel free to let me know if I have mistakenly included any problematic books. And feel free to let me know the titles I have missed in the comments!<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F248704.It_s_Kind_of_a_Funny_Story%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=N2QzNTcwZTIxNTVkZTU5MzRhMDkxMzZjOTRmZTc4ZjFjZmFlZDRmNiw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Empty</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by K.M. Walton</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F15726915-faking-normal&t=MTY0OGI3MmUxODFkZGQ5MzE5ZmNmMDJmM2UyNWRmY2E3ODU5MTY1YSw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Faking Normal</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Courtney C. Stevens</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F50925.Fat_Kid_Rules_the_World%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=ODk3MjIxNzYwN2IzMWQ5NGYwYTI5OGY1ZGJlN2M5NDZkZGJiMTg3Niw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fat Kid Rules the World</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by K.L. Gorng</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">ANXIETY / PANIC ATTACKS</span></span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31019571-10-things-i-can-see-from-here" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">10 Things I Can See From Here</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Carrie Mac</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F32377.I_Don_t_Want_To_Be_Crazy%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=ZTY5YzkwMDJjYTkyNTFkOGZmZjcxNmM4ZTJkYzIwN2VmNTYwZjc2Ziw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I Don’t Want to Be Crazy</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Samantha Schutz</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31194576-release" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Release </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Patrick Ness</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20517739-far-from-you" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Far From You</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Tess Sharpe</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F11787733-bruised%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=ZjM2MTg5NDkyYzliMWY4MmMwNDkxZjFlM2NmYzViYTYwZjUzMjU5Nyw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bruised</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Sarah Skilton</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F21469068-i-ll-meet-you-there&t=ODAwYjg2OWI5ZWE1NWZlZTZlNDIwNjlkNjJjZjM1MDhiMDVhY2IxNiw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ll Meet You There</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Heather Demetrios</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F22628.The_Perks_of_Being_a_Wallflower%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=MDc4Nzk4MGFjZDU1N2IxOGY3NmIzNjk4Mjg2ZWI1MzRhNDcwZjM1Miw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Perks of Being a Wallflower</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Stephen Chbosky</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18079527-the-impossible-knife-of-memory" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Impossible Knife of Memory</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Laurie Halse Anderson</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F18187029-these-gentle-wounds%3Ffrom_search%3Dtrue&t=YWMyMGM0ZjdlMzExMzJkMjVkZjc4YWFjMmIxZDg3NTk0OGI4MDZhMSw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These Gentle Wounds</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Helene Dunbar</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F11408650-the-unbecoming-of-mara-dyer&t=NDQxNjU0ZThjZmU3MjdhNmI2NGJjNGQzYmVkM2M5OTUxMWMwYjM0NCw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">by Michelle Hodkin</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29236380-girl-in-pieces" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Girl in Pieces</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Kathleen Glasgow</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5579776-break" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Break</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Hannah Moskowitz</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5152478-wintergirls" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wintergirls</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Laurie Halse Anderson</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/29566743-under-rose-tainted-skies" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Under Rose-Tainted Skies</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Louise Gornall</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18045891-sharp-objects?ac=1&from_search=true" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sharp Objects</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Gillian Flynn</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26115647-drown" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drown</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Esther Dalseno</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23361172-paperweight?ac=1&from_search=true" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Paperweight</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Meg Haston</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F15814428-cameron-and-the-girls%3Ffrom_search%3Dtrue&t=YWM5ODU2YmVhMWI5MTNkMDg0YzZjM2Y2NjMxYzM3NTE1MmY0NjljMiw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cameron and the Girls</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Edward Averett (schizophreniform)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F1036074.Finding_Alice%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=YjBhZmQwMmQyZjI5ZTRiOGJjZWNmYTdkM2MzNjNlMDE5YmI4MDgzMSw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finding Alice</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Melody Carlson</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F28109948-the-form-of-things-unknown%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=YmVhOThhMzE2YTMxM2Y4NDY0MjE3Y2UwZTgyNzhiMDViY2ZkMzk0MCw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Form of Things Unknown</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Robin Bridges</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F13416089-freaks-like-us&t=N2VmNWQwZTNhMDIxMzUwMzA0MDQyOWI0ZTI1YjY5ZTBlYzBlYjQ0NCw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Freaks Like Us</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Susan Vaught</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F3998882-inside-out&t=M2I3YTc5MDY1MDczNTExOTExMTI0NDZkZGUyOTBhMzUzMjdmOGJkYyw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Inside Out</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Terry Trueman</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F497810.King_of_the_Pygmies%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=NWJjMWI1MmRiYWQ3Nzk4YmEyOWI5MTZmNjVkMjE4NWExNWZhM2M1Myw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">King of the Pygmies</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Johnathon Scott Fuqua</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F6578604-me-myself-and-ike%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=NDU2MjU5YWNlZjY2OGRjMDlkYTU3ZWEyMDcxMzU0ZjhlYzIxYzMwMyw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Me, Myself, and Ike</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by K.L. Denman</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F3189901-persistence-of-memory%3Ffrom_search%3Dtrue&t=ZDFmODcxYTRlOGIxZGNiZjdjOTVmODkxNDRlNTIxNmM4MDFiZmVlZSw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Persistence of Memory</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F18762415-schizo%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=MmI0OGQzZDliNTI3MmMwYzAxYzM2MWI2ZDgxYWFjNzRjM2FlOTVlNiw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Schizo</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Nic Shef</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23435133-one-last-song?ac=1&from_search=true" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One Last Song</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by S.K.Falls ( Munchausen Syndrome )</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18829666-black-iris?from_search=true" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Black Iris</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Elliot Wake ( Borderline Personality Disorder )</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16068973-the-half-life-of-molly-pierce" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Half Life of Molly Pierce</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Katrina Leno (Dissociative Identity Disorder)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35011320-secrets-for-the-mad" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Secrets for the Mad</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Dodie Clark (Depersonalisation Disorder)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35222560-counting-wolves" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Counting Wolves</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Michael F. Stewart </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17332968-reality-boy" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Reality Boy</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by A.S. King (ADHD and impulse control problems) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F23603597-how-it-feels-to-fly&t=MmYyYjNiOTA4NDlkYWYwY2RkNzEwZWVkNmNmMmNiMzg0NjcyZDk4Ziw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How It Feels to Fly</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Kathryn Holmes ( Body Dysmorphia)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F2241059.Identical%3Fac%3D1%26from_search%3Dtrue&t=ZGYzOTRiMzViOWQ5ZThhY2VkMTI5OTc3NjExODU3NDhhMDk4YzEwNyw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Identical</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Ellen Hopkins (Multiple Personality Disorder)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F17573644-never-ending&t=YmQxZGVhMDlhYzBmNmEzODk1NjliNzIzMzIwMDk0OWI5YzE0NGM2MCw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Never Ending</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Martyn Bedford (Korsakoff Psychosis )</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://t.umblr.com/redirect?z=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.goodreads.com%2Fbook%2Fshow%2F13416089-freaks-like-us&t=N2VmNWQwZTNhMDIxMzUwMzA0MDQyOWI0ZTI1YjY5ZTBlYzBlYjQ0NCw3eDJaalRIcg%3D%3D&b=t%3A75dJfQSA-WoSco0bHLCWmw&p=http%3A%2F%2Fquietya.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F150147912305%2Fya-books-with-neurodiverse-main-characters&m=1" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Freaks Like Us</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> by Susan Vaught ( ADHD)</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/list/show/44177.YA_About_OCD#25014114" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black; font-family: inherit;">Books about OCD</span></span></a></div>
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-78677990613159557872018-05-10T13:30:00.000-05:002018-05-10T13:30:06.345-05:0015 movies of Shah Rukh Khan you must watch before you die || A list by Nisha Sharma<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Hello bookworms, today I have a very exciting guest and post for you all. You guys know how much I love my desi YA reads, and the upcoming My So Called Bollywood Life by Nisha Sharma is one of my most anticipated books of this year! The book promises a lot of bollywood-esque fun and pure desi madness. Today, we have the author of the book in question, Nisha Sharma over at the blog today to give some expert bollywood recommendations!</div>
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Because Shah Rukh Khan is the ultimate Bollywood hero, and the book is a tribute to Bollywood, today Nisha is listing her favourite Shah Rukh Khan movies, masterpieces you have to watch before you die!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The first time I really noticed Shah Rukh Khan as an actor,
was when I saw the movie KARAN ARJUN. Honestly, there was such chemistry
between him and Kajol that it was probably their love story that did it for me,
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Admittedly, the last five years have been iffy with his
on-screen performances…probably because he acts with women half his age. But I
still respect his earlier work, and that’s why I have for you today, my top fifteen
favorite Shah Rukh Khan movies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Ok, so this movie has tons
of problems…like how it’s the same film backwards and forwards. But I still
enjoy it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Reincarnation, Shah Rukh and Kajol,
and a town that takes control over an evil mob boss. I feel like I need to go
see this movie again.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Okay, this movie was super successful I
think because of Madhuri’s dancing…but let me tell ya, Shah Rukh holds his own!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">If you listen to the title track
song, it will be stuck in your head for all time. But I really enjoyed this
movie and I think that it was a really complex love triangle which I loved.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">7. Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">OMG SO SAD AND SO GOOD
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">8. Baazigar</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">This is an early Shah Rukh Khan film
and I can’t say much more without spoilers, so you’ll just have to watch it to
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; text-indent: -0.25in;">9. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Chennai Express</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Not going to lie, Deepika
Padukone stole this movie from Shah Rukh, but it was a really great film, and I
think it’s worth a watch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">The music in this movie is amazing. The
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Although this movie was a remake
and it launched Deepika Padukone, I thought Shah Rukh did a great job. Fun
fact: one of the songs has the most guest actor appearances in any other
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<span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Shah Rukh in a historical drama? Count me
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> OHMERGAWD. So SRK was a teacher in this one, and it’s really about three young
couples, but this movie was just so good</span><br />
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movie suggestions, check out the glossary at the back of MY SO-CALLED BOLLYWOOD
LIFE. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author : </b>Nisha Sharma</span></div>
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Winnie Mehta was never really convinced that Raj was her
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predicted Winnie would find the love of her life before her 18th birthday, and
Raj meets all of the qualifications. Which is why Winnie is shocked to return
from her summer at film camp to find her boyfriend of three years hooking up
with Jenny Dickens. Worse, Raj is crowned chair of the student film festival, a
spot Winnie was counting on for her film school applications. As a self-proclaimed
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smart charming, and challenges Winnie to look beyond her horoscope to find
someone she’d pick for herself. But does falling for Dev mean giving up on her
prophecy, and her chance to live happily ever after? To get her Bollywood-like
life on track, Winnie will need a little bit of help from fate, family, and of
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Title : </b>Ash Princess</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Author : </b>Laura Sebastian</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Publisher : </b>Delacorte Books for Young Readers</span></div>
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Theodosia was six when her country was invaded and her
mother, the Fire Queen, was murdered before her eyes. On that day, the Kaiser
took Theodosia's family, her land, and her name. Theo was crowned Ash
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For ten years Theo has been a captive in her own palace.
She's endured the relentless abuse and ridicule of the Kaiser and his court.
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Then, one night, the Kaiser forces her to do the
unthinkable. With blood on her hands and all hope of reclaiming her throne
lost, she realizes that surviving is no longer enough. But she does have a
weapon: her mind is sharper than any sword. And power isn't always won on the
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No matter how many times I read a book about a princess rebelling against the enemy kingdom to take back her own, I would never be tired of the trope. There's something so amazing about a girl embracing her destiny and birthright, and there's so much thrill in the whole process of betrayal, scheming, planning and dangerous missions. Ash Princess is the complete package of everything the concept has to offer, and especially since it's been awhile since I read a book about royalty and rebellion, I absolutely loved the story of Theo.<br />
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Theodosia has been brought up and is living in disgrace ever since her kingdom was invaded and she was captured. Living as the "Ash Princess", a constant title of shame and insult, she has been putting up with everything until she is forced to do the unthinkable, and she finally snaps. She decides it's time to take back what's hers, and is ready to go to any lengths, and betray everyone around her to claim back her throne and win her kingdom back.<br />
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First of all, the book is actually pretty dark. Theo isn't just abused verbally and emotionally, there's physical torture inflicted as well, and when you think about the fact that she's gone through all that since she was six, it might be a bit disturbing. So, trigger warnings for torture and PTSD everyone.<br />
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Whether you like Theo or not, you'll root for her. A lot of this book deals with Theo's inner thoughts and interior monologues, and the major part of this novel is actually about her conflicting loyalties and her fear of what she has become. Have all these years of grooming and abuse made her a pawn of the enemy, and into the puppet of the Kaiser's design? The battle within her was bigger than the battle between the kingdoms, and I loved how it was handled.<br />
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Helpless Soren had my heart, even though I often wondered why he couldn't just stand up and do something. The romance had to be the only aspect I have something to complain about, it was sweet yes, but I felt like it was a bit abrupt. Maybe because the book actually had very few scenes for the romance - something that surprised me tbh - but I wanted a bit more, especially since I couldn't put my finger on Soren at times. I get how Theo gradually started feeling for him, but on his side, it seemed like insta love. Or worse a little bit of sympathy. Whatever it was, I found that department a bit lacking.<br />
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The overall story was fact paced and full of thrilling moments that makes you want to know what happens next. Ash Princess is a great fantasy that is captivating and backed by stellar character development in the lead, and if you love those royalty fantasies like me, then this is something you should definitely check out.<br />
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-55084742950809995432018-05-04T08:30:00.000-05:002018-05-04T08:30:14.041-05:00An unforgettable tale of human emotions || Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Mara and Owen are about as close as twins can get. So when
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As Mara, Hannah, and Charlie navigate this new terrain, Mara
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What can I possibly say about this book that will give it proper justice? How can I even begin to summarize the whirlwind of emotions that have been created in the wake of reading this story? Girl Made of Stars wrecked me, moved me and haunted me. It's a story that will make sure that none of its readers will ever stay the same after turning the last page.</div>
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Ashley Herring Blake's books create the impact in me that Sarah Dessen's books did when I was a pre teen girl just venturing into the world of YA. At 12 years old, when I read Just Listen, I was inspired to take notice of things I shrugged off, to confess and to move on. At almost 20, Ashley has become the perfect substitute to the matured reader and female in me, and to say that Girl Made of Stars has created a lasting impression in me would be an understatement. </div>
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In the wake of the #MeToo and #TimesUp movement, we have managed to see numerous perspectives of the discussion of sexual harassment. Girl Made of Stars just doesn't discuss rape culture, it takes it on, and hits the nail on the head in a raw and realistic manner that will stun you. Mara and Hannah are not girls strange to us, we meet them everyday, sometimes, we are them. As the story travels along the topics of rape accusations, victim blaming, consent and the blatant truth, you can't help but draw parallels to real life incidents, stories, memories and news. Girl Made of Stars is by no means an easy read, but it's powerful and it's important.<br />
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Girl Made of Stars tackles a hypothetical question I have often asked myself. If someone you love and trust is accused of sexual harassment, will you let your love override your values and feminism and trust the accused? Or will you believe the victim? Or will you wait for the truth to be revealed? I have asked this question to myself a lot of times, and every time, I am scared to find an answer. I am scared that I might actually be a hypocrite behind all my beliefs and values. Mara is faced with that question in real life, when her twin brother, one of the most important people in her life, is accused of rape by his girlfriend. Who will she believe, as a sister, as a female, as a survivor? When Mara finds her stance and her answer - and it's not an easy journey - she passes on the mantle to all of us to ask ourselves the question, and find the truth within ourselves.<br />
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Ashley's previous novel, How to Make A Wish, was rich in characters and relationships, and Girl Made of Stars follows that. Mara is a terrific protagonist, a girl whose emotions are so raw, whose thoughts are so clear and whose plight is so relatable. You'll feel for her as her world is shattered and you'll stand with her as she takes decisions. Mara is a girl with conscience, a girl of resolve and most of all, a girl full of compassion.<br />
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In between the central crux of the story is Mara's own complicated relationship with Charlie. Her best friend and ex girlfriend, with whom her relationship is strained. Charlie is genderqueer, and uses she/her pronouns. There's Alex, a much needed trustworthy male character in a book like this. Mara's relationships, her bisexuality and her conflicted feelings are integral parts of her story, and her personality.<br />
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The book's portrayal of victim blaming is heartbreaking. As a South Asian female who grew up in a community which finds it too easy to point fingers at the victim, whether they believe them or not, it was not a foreign concept, yet still so hard to read about. The book is hard hitting and doesn't hold back. It reminds you once again why many victims find it hard to confess, to come forward and to say the truth.<br />
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I have to mention Ashley's writing, because it's phenomenal. I don't know how she manages to find the balance between that beautiful, almost whimsical prose, while also keeping the content and emotions raw and real. The book is just full of plain, naked emotions, and the writing is the smooth sea on which they flow so easily.<br />
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Girl Made of Stars is that book that everyone needs to read, whether you read contemporary or not, whether you're up for some reality check or not. It's a story packed with myriad of emotions, of realistic characters so close to life and a novel that will incite thoughts and realizations that are poignant and necessary. This is undoubtedly one of the best novels of 2018, and unarguably one of the best contemporaries I've ever read.<br />
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-47496348500022850972018-05-02T06:45:00.000-05:002018-05-02T06:45:26.403-05:009 standalone fantasy novels for those who are horrible at series<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you're a series abandon-er like me, either because you're commitment phobic, or because you can't remember anything from the first book by the time the sequel releases, you know the struggle to find those rare gems - standalone books. Especially if you're looking at the fantasy genre. I mean, not that I have anything against series, but standalones are life savers for anxious beings like me, and so so satisfying. So today, I have a list for fellow souls like me, here are the YA fantasy standlone books you should all check out!<br />
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1. Library of Fates by Aditi Khorana</h3>
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Library of Fates is a beautiful, lush and feminist fantasy about a sheltered princess embracing her destiny. This Indian fantasy is all about Amrita's transformation from a privileged princess to achieving the greatness written in her fates. It's also a beautifully inspiring story about how female determination can unravel a tyrannical rule from its roots. Plus kudos to a wonderful female friendship, a dreamy romance and gorgeous writing.</div>
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This is a gloriously creepy and beautifully sinister fantasy that I consider painfully underrated. Set in the Isle of Man in the year 1913, the entire book has a spooky aura, that is restored with Sarah's masterful writing and the group of weirdly interesting sea monsters and creatures the book features. The romance is cute and the characters are so likeable. This is a haunting tale that will stay with you for sure.</div>
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A beauty and the beast retelling which constantly questions who exactly is the beast and who is the beauty among the duo whose slow burn romance will make you swoon. Blind princess Isra is beautiful, but she's the one who has captured the "beast" Gem. A forbidden romance that is so beautifully written, and sexual tension so intense, that it's impossible not to ship this couple, this is a retelling that will keep you hooked to the pages throughout the story.</div>
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Well, I know that this is not a YA, but this list would've been empty without The Night Circus. This book is literally a dream put into words. I've never read another book that is as magical, lush and down right gorgeous as this, and to be honest, it's hard for a book to affect you in the same way that The Night Circus does. It is breathtaking, magnificent and magical. It's one of those books that is a must read if you call yourself a bookworm.</div>
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The newest book in the list, this fast paced fantasy based on sirens is so so good. With the classic trope of a forbidden romance between a siren and a siren killer, this retelling of The Little Mermaid is just enthralling. Lira is a badass antiheroine, and Elian is a perfect match for her. Also if you are fan of books that take you on sea adventures, this is something you absolutely have to read.<br />
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This is hands down one of the best retellings of The Beauty and the Beast you'll ever read. It's beautiful - the writing is stunning,<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> descriptions are vivid and the pace is steady. You'll fall in love with the flawed antiheroine Nyx, and the enigmatic Ignifex, who is so complex and interesting. Rosamund Hodge presents a perfect blend of fairytale, greek mythology and her original take on hermetic beliefs.</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #181818;"> This is for those readers who love gothic takes on beloved fairytales.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #181818; font-family: inherit;">This book introduced me to magical realism. The strange and beautiful sorrows of Ava Lavender is a weird book. But in a good way. It's haunting and sinister, beautiful and tragic. It features a pack of solid characters who'll make you invested in their stories, and root for their cause. The writing is poignant and so real. And it's a story destined to hit you in the feels.</span></div>
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8087861989281235576.post-21943049691079009482018-04-29T01:46:00.000-05:002018-04-29T01:48:56.800-05:00A lush, romantic and relevant fantasy || Song of Blood and Stone by L.Penelope<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Orphaned and alone, Jasminda lives in a land where cold
whispers of invasion and war linger on the wind. Jasminda herself is an outcast
in her homeland of Elsira, where her gift of Earthsong is feared. When ruthless
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jack's mission behind enemy lines to prove that the Mantle
between Elsira and Lagamiri is about to fall nearly cost him his life, but he
is saved by the healing Song of a mysterious young woman. Now he must do
whatever it takes to save Elsira and it's people from the True Father and he
needs Jasminda's Earthsong to do it. They escape their ruthless captors and
together they embark on a perilous journey to save Elsira and to uncover the
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Thrust into a hostile society, Jasminda and Jack must rely
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The fates of two nations hang in the balance as Jasminda and
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">There are some fantasy novels that sweep you off your feet, because how breathtaking the world is, and how enthralling the story turns out to be. Song of Blood and Stone is such a book. I didn't start the book with high expectations, except a fervent wish that such a diverse fantasy - with a POC on the cover for that matter - should be a good read. I didn't have to worry at all, because Jasminda's story is one of a kind, and it's a book that should be read by everyone.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jasminda is an orphan and an outsider. Living in a predominantly white Elsira, the biracial girl is shunned for her dark skin and her mighty Earthsong that isn't revered but feared. Set in a parallel 1920, yet so close to our own political climate nowadays, the Song of Blood and Stone traces the story of a girl who is torn between the country she calls her own, and the land of her ancestors, while her beautiful romance with the Elsiran solider Jack complicates things further.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Symbolic fantasies are a tricky business. Either they end up being powerful, or they end up like The Continent. But the author of this book clearly knew what she was doing. While the story had its fantasy elements and a romance that is just magical, the underlining factor of the whole book is Jasminda's inner struggle with her identity and loyalty. As a black girl who's discriminated by the white society she lives among in, it could've been easy for her to turn her back to Elsira, the country that has never treated her well, but it's also the only country she has ever known. Her conflict is portrayed so well, and handled so sensitively that you feel what she's feeling and understand her plight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have once read a poem called A Far Cry from Africa. ( It's worth a read, definitely check it out ) It's a moving poem which is based on the Mau Mau uprising in Kenya by Derek Walcott, a man with both African and European roots, and who was torn between his identities. There is a line that has always stayed with me, "where shall I turn, divided to the vein?" This book reminded me of that poem instantly, and resonates the same sentiment in a way that will definitely make you think.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The fantasy elements of the book was backed up by the author's gorgeous writing. Penelope's prose is stunning and lush, and her blend of history and her own imagination was seamless. There's a war between two powerful rulers and two persistent group of people, that acts as the root of the story, and it's intense, and captivating. The book has a steady pace that will keep you turning the pages.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Jasminda is a girl with a steel of spine. Her dignity and morals made me admire her, while I wanted to hug her tight for all the injustice and pain she faced. Jack is a pure soul. I don't think I have read such an unproblematic cinnamon roll of a love interest before him. He's a gentleman, understanding and is sometimes too good to be true, but I am not complaining.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The romance is interracial - Jack is a white soldier - and with that comes the usual complications, but my favourite part was how it changes the already perfect Jack as a better person. I loved the way he handled his white privilege to stand up for the right things. Plus Jack is a bit older - to be honest, the book borders on NA - so the romance has a perfect blend of mature and cheesy.</span></div>
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It seems that bookworms' love for vampires is as undead as the mythical creatures. When one would think that the trope is long forgotten, twitter surprises me by reminding just how much the YA community loves the bloodsucking creatures, which was the case a day or two ago when the talk of the day was vampires. So I tried to recall all the awesome vampire books I've read during that time I was obsessed with them ( come on, you've all gone through that phase ) and here's a list of books you all need to read!<br />
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Bloodlines IS popular, I get it, but it deserves even better. And I know a lot of people who have loved Vampire Academy haven't actually read its spin off, and it's a crime. Bloodlines isn't the perfect series, in fact I often feel as if the second half of the series was a little bit of a let down, compared to how amazing the first three books are. However, there's one reason you should read this book : Sydrian, a.k.a the bestest ship ever in the world, period.</div>
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This series showcase vampires who are born that way, and transform when they turn 16. Each book deals with the story of a different brother from the affluent vampire family, and my favs are the first and the third books, the stories of Lucy and Nicholas, and then Hunter and Quinn ( What is with vampires being named Quinn ) Both are hate to love at its finest, and the entire family is so much fun, despite being deadly creatures. The best member is their mother, who is bloodthirsty and badass.</div>
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Yes, Headley wrote a book before Magonia. This one is actually a hit or a miss. It's a reimagining of the story of Cleopatra, and basically gives a twist in her tale by transforming her into a vampire. It's a fabulous inception of vampires and ancient Egypt, and Headley's imaginative and whimsical prose makes the book all the more magical.</div>
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This is an interesting, almost dystopian - esque take on vampires, which treats them like zombies. Allie hates vampires, and when she herself is turned into one, tries so hard to find a cure, while hiding her own identity from the people accompanying her in her journey. It's a dark and twisted tale, with so much action, intensity and a sweet romance. I read it as soon as I finished Kagawa's Iron Fey series, and was really surprised by how gritty this novel turned out to be - which was a good thing, as I love my books a bit brutal.</div>
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In Chloe Neill's world, vampires are almost like royalty. It's a privilege to be turned one, however Merit couldn't bother less when she joins the "elite" group. She also strikes up a hate to love romance with a "Master Vampire" Ethan, and finds some oddball friends. The best part about the book are the characters, they are just brilliant. Merit is so badass, amazing, witty and funny and the side characters, from her best friend Mallory, her charming grandpa, to the adorable nerd Jeff - everyone will definitely make a mark. </div>
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7. Evernight by Claudia Gray</h3>
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Evernight takes place in the ideal location for a paranormal romance : a boarding school. Another classic combination of vampire and vampire hunter, Bianca and Lucas have such a good chemistry, that I remember their romance even years after reading the book. The eerie gothic atmosphere is a perfect fit, and the twist in the middle will make you go, wait what?</div>
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8. Shadeland by D.L.Miles</h3>
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In a world where supernatural creatures have revealed themselves and have caused a revolution, the story focuses on the aftermath. Liv's friend is thrown into jail, for no reason other than the fact that he's supernatural and that makes him an immediate and convenient suspect to all crimes. ( Also, doesn't this sound so similar to real life, right now?) Devoid of usual cliches and tropes of usual vampire books, this one is a truly brilliant tale, which is painfully underrated.</div>
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Special Mention : Fake Blood by Whitney Gardner</h3>
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Well, since we're on the topic of vampires, let me bring the upcoming vampire MG graphic novel to your attention. I haven't read it yet, but I do know it will be amazing, because come on, it's written by Whitney :D Out on the 4th of September, bookworms!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Are you a fan of vampires? What are your favourite vampire books?</b></span></div>
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Mishma @ Chasing Faerytaleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15253047767404480728noreply@blogger.com0