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A strong, classic fantasy start to The Bound and The Broken series, Of Blood and Fire delivers immersive worldbuilding, stunning illustrations, and serious The Lord of the Rings vibes—just don’t expect it to reinvent the genre.
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After a slightly feral festive season, I’m easing back into blogging with some very exciting February book club news. Paper + Word have announced their next read, Of Blood and Fire by Ryan Cahill — an epic fantasy I probably would’ve got to eventually… just not until about 2036.
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Took myself (and my Kindle) out for a little reading date today. Found a bench on the promenade with the perfect view — sea stretching out in front, calm air, sunshine that wasn’t too warm. Basically, ideal conditions for diving into Queen of Shadows. I’m deep into my Throne of Glass journey now, and honestly……
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She was fire, and light, and ash, and embers. She was Aelin Fireheart, and she bowed for no one and nothing, save the crown that was hers by blood and survival and triumph. Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas