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Book Review: The Seventh Bride by T. Kingfisher

The Seventh Bride is a perfect fairy tale for readers wanting something darker and richer in their read, a fairy tale with roots that seem to branch off from a Grimm's tale. Kingfisher takes familiar tropes and spins them into something enchanting. With hints of BluebeardMr. Fox, and bits and pieces of other tales, The Seventh Bride was a complete and pleasant surprise!

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Book Review: Wake of Vultures by Lila Bowen

Wake of Vultures, the first book in Lila Bowen's new series The Shadows, features many of the elements that I love in a story. It has a strong western setting, the feel of the land is touchable and visible, yet it is filled with unexpected monsters straight out of fantasy and folklore. Its heroine is a mix of kickass-ness and coming-of-age while a plot involving a curse ensures plenty of action and adventure. 

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