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[review] Born Wicked & Star Cursed by Jessica Spotswood

Posted on September 20, 2013 by

On her mother’s deathbed, Cate Cahill promised to protect her younger sisters, Maura and Tessa. This is not an easy thing when all three of them are witches. Hated and feared by the Brotherhood, witches must hide in plain sight … Continue reading →

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[review] Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

Posted on April 11, 2013 by

Daughter of a prostitute in the New Orleans’ French Quarter in the 1950s, Josie Moraine has always dreamed of getting out of Louisiana. When a murder happens a little too close to home, Josie’s future is threatened in a story about … Continue reading →

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[review] Grave Mercy by R. L. LaFevers

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

Growing up Ismae was abused by her false father and then by the husband she was forced to marry, but no more. Isamae, daughter of Death, has escaped to the convent of St. Mortain where she is trained in her … Continue reading →

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