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📖 Book Review: One Dark Window By Rachel Gillig

📖 Book Review: One Dark Window By Rachel Gillig

Taking the internet by storm, Rachel Gillig's "One Dark Window" is a captivating new adult fantasy romance that blends fast-paced action with a unique magic system and a hauntingly beautiful world. Elspeth, our protagonist, resides in the mist-shrouded kingdom of Blunder, a place where magic comes at a steep price. Living a secret life with an ancient spirit named Nightmare dwelling within her, Elspeth gets thrust into a world of danger when she encounters a mysterious figure in the woods. This sets her on a thrilling quest filled with deception and potent magic, all while she desperately tries to keep the monstrous entity within her a secret.

Elspeth is a breath of fresh air – a strong and relatable heroine who avoids the damsel-in-distress cliché. Ravyn, the love interest, might be a well-worn archetype, but his interactions extend beyond Elspeth, forming a compelling "found family" dynamic with the characters assembled to break the curse plaguing the land.

The world-building is another highlight. Gillig masterfully crafts an eerie and gothic atmosphere, where the encroaching mist seems to slowly consume the kingdom with each passing day. The author's evocative writing perfectly complements this dark and mysterious world, bringing it vividly to life in the reader's imagination. The magic system, centred around twelve unique sets of "Providence Cards," each granting distinct abilities but exacting a toll, adds another layer of intrigue.

While categorized as a fantasy romance, the romantic element takes a backseat to the larger fantasy narrative. This might not appeal to readers seeking a story centred around passionate love. However, for those who enjoy a well-developed fantasy world with a hint of romance simmering in the background, "One Dark Window" offers the perfect balance.

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✿ [𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞

✿ [𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬] - 10 ✿

📖 Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
On a bitter-cold day, in the December of his junior year at Harvard, Sam Masur exits a subway car and sees, amid the hordes of people waiting on the platform, Sadie Green. He calls her name. For a moment, she pretends she hasn't heard him, but then, she turns, and a game begins: a legendary collaboration that will launch them to stardom. These friends, intimates since childhood, borrow money, beg favors, and, before even graduating college, they have created their first blockbuster, Ichigo Overnight, the world is theirs. Not even twenty-five years old, Sam and Sadie are brilliant, successful, and rich, but these qualities won't protect them from their own creative ambitions or the betrayals of their hearts.

Spanning thirty years, from Cambridge, Massachusetts, to Venice Beach, California, and lands in between and far beyond, Gabrielle Zevin's

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow is a dazzling and intricately imagined novel that examines the multifarious nature of identity, disability, failure, the redemptive possibilities in play, and above all, our need to connect: to be loved and to love. Yes, it is a love story, but it is not one you have read before.
MY RATING: 4/5

📽️ Lady Bird
In 2002, an artistically inclined 17-year-old girl comes of age in Sacramento, California.
Director: Greta Gerwig
Casting: Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts
MY RATING: 4/5

📺 Sex Education
A teenage boy with a sex therapist mother teams up with a high school classmate to set up an underground sex therapy clinic at school.
Casting: Asa Butterfield, Gillian Anderson, Ncuti Gatwa
MY RATING: 3/5

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Some anticipated releases of May 2024

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1. The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley - May 7, 2024
2. When She Was Me by Marlee Bush - May 7, 2024
3. My Darling Dreadful Thing by Johanna van Veen - May 14, 2024
4. When Among Crows by Veronica Roth - May 14, 2024
5. The Temptation of Magic #1 by Meghan Scott - May 23, 2024

🎥 [𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐬]
1. Tarrot - May 10, 2024
2. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga - May 24, 2024

📺 [𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰𝐬]
1. Dark Matter - May 8, 2024
2. The Midnight Romance in Hagwon - May 11, 2024
3. Bridgerton Season 3 - May 16, 2024

🎵 [𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜]
1. Right Place Wrong Person by RM - May 24, 2024

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“imagine a knife, slicing me open from collarbon

“imagine a knife, slicing me open from collarbone to pelvis, hands splitting me open to expose the evil black sludge of corruption within me. Everything inside of me is bad, sinful, awful:”
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Tori Bovalino
My Throat an Open Grave

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📖 Book Review: My Throat an Open Grave By Tori

📖 Book Review: My Throat an Open Grave By Tori Bovalino

My Throat an Open Grave weaves a compelling narrative that dips its toes in various genres, leaving the reader with a lingering sense of both satisfaction and a desire for more. The story centers around Leah, a young woman trapped in a stiflingly religious small town. Her life revolves around school, church, and caring for her younger brother, Owen. Fear and guilt hang heavy in the air, fueled by the omnipresent threat of the Lord of the Woods, a mysterious entity said to snatch away those who stray from righteousness.

One fateful night, Leah's world crumbles when a desperate wish spoken in a moment of frustration leads to Owen's disappearance. To win him back, Leah must venture into the very woods she's been conditioned to fear. This sets the stage for a captivating journey of self-discovery that blends elements of YA fantasy, gothic horror, and a dash of romance.

The author excels at crafting a chilling atmosphere. The exploration of religious manipulation and the stifling expectations placed upon women in this community adds a layer of depth and social commentary to the narrative.

However, the line between horror and fantasy can feel blurry at times. While the initial premise and setting promise a chilling experience, the story takes a more fantastical turn, with elements of romance coming to the forefront. This might leave readers seeking a purely terrifying horror experience wanting a bit more bite. Additionally, some secondary characters could have benefited from further development, adding more complexity to the overall tapestry.

Despite these minor shortcomings, My Throat an Open Grave is a thoroughly enjoyable read. The captivating plot, well-developed protagonist, and thought-provoking themes make it a worthwhile adventure.

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D-Day is the debut album released on April 21, 202

D-Day is the debut album released on April 21, 2023, by Agust D, also known as Suga from BTS & Min Yoongi.

The first track of the album, "D-DAY," starts with blares & horns promising a hopeful future. It sets the tone of the album with its tense, atmospheric soundscape & ominous synth sound that builds anticipation as the culmination of the AGUST D trilogy.

The title track, "Haegeum," solidifies Agust D as a musical genius of this generation. The track, written, produced, & performed by the sole Agust D himself, incorporates the traditional Korean instrument into a modern hip-hop sound.

"Huh?! (Feat. J-Hope of BTS)" is an upbeat rap responding to the status quo & celebrating individuality & non-conformity.

"AMYGDALA" is an extremely personal song that dives deep into Agust D's psyche. The music video is triggering & touches on very sensitive subjects such as depression, self-harm, anxiety, & past trauma.

"SDL" is a soulful romantic track that reminisces about a past love that has now changed & is not the same due to the partners falling out of love.

"People Pt. 2" is the pre-released single of the D-DAY album. The powerful rap verse from Agust D alongside IU's soulful vocals evokes feelings of social awareness, empathy & addresses societal pressures.

Agust D flips the perspective outward in "Polar Night." He delves into the complexities of society & the problematic systems that often leave us feeling trapped.

"Interlude: Dawn" is a beautiful track that transitions from a darker, heavier feeling to a lighter & more hopeful one.

"Snooze (feat. Ryuichi Sakamoto, Woosung of the Rose)" is a masterpiece collaboration with Ryuichi Sakamoto & Woosung of the Rose. This song is a letter to all his junior artists who feel hopeless in the dark reality of their profession.

"Life Goes On" is the rearranged version by SUGA. The lyrics convey the relief & hope Yoongi has that nothing will change the bond between BTS & ARMY. I love this version more than the BTS one. It’s especially close to my heart due to the fan chant during the song playing in D-DAY concerts.

This album is one of my favourite albums from BTS' solo albums.

#dday #agustd #suga #bts

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