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Book Review: “The Odd Sisters” by Serena Valentino

This was a great addition to the Villain series that gave us a deeper insight into the history of madness from the three odd sisters whom the entire series seems to revolve around. I don't want to give too many spoilers because there were definitely some "aha!" moments when reading their history and making.

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Book Review: “The Winter of the Witch” by Katherine Arden

This trilogy has quickly skyrocketed to my top three series list, right there with Harry Potter and Outlander. I absolutely loved the old Russian folklore brought to life by the beautiful writing of Katherine Arden! Set in the 1300s in Russia, she described this far off foreign land vividly and I felt as if I were there amidst the chyerti and battles.

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Book Review: “The Rules of Magic” by Alice Hoffman

★★★★★ This was such a great prequel to Practical Magic. I have only seen the movie and have yet to read the book. I wanted to read these in chronological order starting with Maria's story in Magic Lessons and then the aunt's story in this one. I am so glad I chose to read it… Continue reading Book Review: “The Rules of Magic” by Alice Hoffman

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Book Review: “Magic Lessons” by Alice Hoffman

★★★★★ I started the Practical Magic series with this book, the author's latest to date, because I wanted to read in chronological order instead of published order. This was my first Alice Hoffman book. I've been a fan of the Practical Magic movie since it came out in the 90's but somehow never read the… Continue reading Book Review: “Magic Lessons” by Alice Hoffman

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Fan Fiction: Do You Read it?

how many people out there really do read fan fiction? Because I have to admit, I am not one of them. But it interests me. Have you ever read Harry Potter fan fiction and what's your thoughts on it?