Review | Fragments of the Lost by Megan Miranda

Hi book-lovers!
Last review of the year! I don't think I can make you understand how happy I am to be here and to have had this amazing opportunities and to have you all in my life. Thank you much for sticking with me!

Review - The Reader by M.K. Harkins

~ Received an ecopy from Netgalley ~

I started this book as a diversion for my time on the bicycle on the gym – I don’t do music very well.

To be honest, I couldn’t remember what this book was about anymore all I knew was that it was one of the ones I should have read long ago and didn’t. I’m so sorry if the author is reading this, I tried! But my life got super dupper complicated and I turned my attention to physical books.

I’m so sorry!

Review - The Game (O Jogo) by Mariana Fernandes

Hey guys!

How are you?

Another Portuguese book kindly provided by Chiado Editora. I’ve been talking so much with Portuguese authors and I’m so excited to be reading their work!

And today I’ll be talking about one of the first I got!

 ~ Don't forget to enter our UK giveaway ~

Review - A Curse of Ash and Iron by Christine Norris

Hey guys? How are you?

I'm finally getting my reading done and I'm so excited to talk to you about some of them!

Review - Ponto sem Retorno (The Point of no Return) by Gabriela Simões

Hi guys, how are you?

So today’s post won’t just be my thoughts on The Point of no Return it will be about my thoughts on Portuguese writing.

I’m a Portuguese writer so this is a theme that touches me very deeply. I’m a strong believer of supporting what is ours before reaching beyond borders. I try to do that, the only books I buy in Portuguese are the ones written by Portuguese people. (HERE ME PUBLISHERS: I WILL NOT SUPPORT YOUR TRANSLATING BUSINESS!!)

But I’m also the first to criticise our material. Listen, we have so little opportunities, how can we afford for the ones we get to be disappointing? How can we afford not to accept critics from other people when those are the ones that will help us grow?

I see so many bad material out there that it pains me – physically pains me – to think someone might read it and think of that as an example of Portuguese literature.

This is to say I am extra hard on Portuguese books, I will scrutinize every detail of the book and find every little thing that should be correct and I will tell you, so that the author may grow. And listen, I do this to myself, I have friends with the ‘job’ to make that with me, to question every single move on my book, to criticize every little imperfection. And hey! It’s not enough. It will never be enough. Because it will never be perfect. But it needs to be as close as possible.

So I’m authors, if I sometimes come off as a ‘’know it all’’, it’s really not my intention. I’ve made most of those mistakes – I even do some of them – but I feel like it is my duty as a reviewer and a writer and a Portuguese person to try to help, as best as I can.

I’m sorry if that hurts, it has hurt me too. But in the end, you like it or not – it will help you.

I’m sorry for this ramble, I’ve just felt like I really needed to take this off my chest. It is not address to anyone in particular but feel free to let me know your thoughts on the comments.

Review - Ameaça de um anjo (The threat of an angel) by Patricia Ferreira

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How are you?
I'm so excited to talk to you about this book! Not only because of what I have to say but because I had the honor of participating in one of Patricia's presentation and I've got some photos for you (kindly provided by the author).

Review - Blacklist by Alison Noel

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Another review! This one was supported by HarperCollins Ibérica - to which I thank deeply.
Ready?

Review - Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets

Hey guys!
Today I bring you something different! A movie review! I've been wanting to expand my review for a few different topics. 

Movies, apparently will be the first!

Review: Starswept by Mary Fan

Guess what? I’m back!

I’ve been meaning to write about this book for weeks but my exams got in the way and for that I’d like to apologize to the author for taking so long to write this review.

This book as an ARC I received to review a few months ago and I was supposed to be a read along with The Banal Girl, but we ended up reading in different times. Uppppsss.

Review: Rebirth (Reluctant Warrior Chronicles #1) by Amy Brock McNew

Hey guys!
Today I bring you another amazing book! Rebirth by Amy Brock McNew.

Seriously, this book has taken my breath away!
If you want to know everything, click in read more :)

Synopis:

Liz Brantley has a gift she wants to return.

Able to see and fight demonic forces, she has spent her life alone, battling the minions of hell bent on her destruction, running from the God who gave her this curse. Drawn to her abilities, the demon Markus unleashes havoc on her hometown and pulls Liz further into the throes of battle.

She's desperate for a normal life.

When she meets a mysterious man who seems unaware of the mystical realm that haunts her, the life she's always wanted moves within reach. But her slice of normal slips from her grasp when an old flame, Ryland Vaughn, reappears with secrets of his own. Secrets that will alter her destiny.

Torn between two worlds, Liz is caught in an ancient war between good and evil.

And she isn't sure which side to choose.

Review: Altar of Reality by Mara Valderran

Another book read, another review for you!

This one was graceful given to me by Curiosity Quills 

Press, which is a partner of TLF, actually being the first book from our partnership.

If you still don’t know this publisher go check it out, they have truly amazing books, with beautiful, beautiful cover, amazing content and they’re so nice people! Always ready to lend you a hand to make your day easier.

Review: A Bela e os Lobos (Beauty and the Wolves)

Another review!

I’ve read quite a lot in this past few days! College gave me a few days on Carnival and I got my reading up to date! I’m already done with 11 books! I don’t if I’ve ever read so much in such a short period of time!

How is your reading going this year?

Review: The Word Remains by Brindi Quinn

Another awesome book I got the chance to review!!
Don't waste any longer and find out more about this tale!

Synopsis:

The world remains a mystery.

Fair-haired, fair-skinned Ashlin is the same as her family. She’s the same as her classmates. She’s the same as everyone. Ashlin is one of the last 90 people left in a dead world. Tucked away in a small commune, her only friend is a boy, different from the rest - shunned because his eyes don’t match. And he holds a secret. What really remains in a world thought to be dead? And what forgotten history has been painted into Ashlin’s skin?

In a world where everyone’s the same, difference can be deadly.

About the author:

I'm a young adult / teen author from Minnesota, and I love what I do!

I speak 'quirky' in a variety of genres, from paranormal to sci-fi to fantasy. I'm addicted to awkward love, and firmly believe that banter makes the heart grow fonder.

Check out any of my 15 original works, available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

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Review: At Water's Edge by S. McPherson

Synopsis:

When 17-year-old, Dezaray Storm drunkenly stumbles across a portal one night, her life of abuse and self-pity begins to change, mainly because she starts living someone else's life.

Accidently trading places with the most powerful sorceress of the realm Coldivor, Dezaray finds herself assuming the identity of her magical lookalike, having to convince everyone in the realm that she's the real deal.

Aside from a few minor hiccups along the way, like the fact that she is not magical nor does she know even the simplest cards trick; Dezaray soon finds herself settling in. Particularly in the arms of Milo; a blue-eyed jokester with the ability to teleport.

However, it doesn't take long for Dezaray to realise that life on the other side is far from glitz and glamour and that creatures unimaginable are hunting her. A war is brewing between the seven empires of Coldivor and those that long to take over. Dezaray's enchanted double is their only hope; their secret weapon, set to be unleashed on her eighteenth birthday when she is gifted the powers of her forefathers.

But for the enchantress to return, Dezaray has to leave, and the thought of going back to Islon fills Dezaray with dread, for more reasons than one. Torn between a reality she can't stand and a fantasy she can't keep, Dezaray is struggling to see how any choice she makes will lead to a happy ending.

About the author:

S. McPherson is a young British expat living in Dubai and working as a kindergarten teacher. When she is not at work immersed in a world of imagination and fantasy created by the children, she is immersed in her own worlds of imagination and fantasy at home, dreaming up tales and writing them down. 'At Water’s Edge' is S. McPherson’s debut novel and the first in the epic fantasy saga, 'The Water Rushes'.

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Review: Darkchylde: The Ariel Chylde Saga

Synopsis:

Ariel Chylde is haunted by horrible dreams, and on her eighteenth birthday sheds her skin as the nightmares emerge to act out her deepest, darkest impulses.

But before Ariel can save her small town from the terror of her dreams, she must first save herself from the sinister secret of her subconscious.

A secret guarded by unspeakable evil.

About the author:

R.Queen is an accomplished comic book creator, poet, fine artist, and writer.

In this, his first novel, Queen brings a visual power and a lyrical sensibility to one girl’s struggle with loss, identity, and nightmares beyond imagination. Shining a light into the darkest depths of the heart to illuminate the courage of the human spirit. A courage found only by facing the fears which dwell hungry and ancient within us all.

More about: https://curiosityquills.com/books/darkchylde/

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Partnership: Chiado Editora

Hey!
How are you!
Today I have some very exciting news to give you! I've contacted Chiado Editora seeking for a partnership with them. For those of you unaware, Chiado is my publisher what makes this even more exciting 'cause I know many workers and authors there.

And now, me and Filipa will be reading and reviewing their books so that you may get to know more about the brilliant work Chiado brings its readers.

We are so happy!!! 

Review: The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid.

Synopsis:

Nemesis is a Diabolic. Created to protect a galactic Senator's daughter, Sidonia. The girl who has grown up by her side and who is as much as sister as a master. There's no one Nemesis wouldn't kill to keep her safe. But when the power-mad Emperor summons Sidonia to the galactic court as a hostage, there is only one way for Nemesis to protect Sidonia.

She must become her.

Now one of thgalaxy's most dangerous weapons is masquerading in a world of corruption and Nemesis has to hide her true abilities or risk everything. As the Empire begins to fracture and rebellion looms closer, Nemesis learns that there is something stronger than her deadly force: the one thing she's been told she doesn't have - humanity. And, amidst all the danger, action and intrigue, her humanity might be the only thing that can save her, Sidonia and the entire Empire...

Find out more: https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Diabolic/9781471147142

Review: The Broken Destiny by Carlyle Labuschagne

Synopsis:

"You cannot know what light is if you have not experienced darkness"

Ava and her people have been exiled to the planet Poseidon for reasons she can't fathom. Upon meeting a boy from a different sector, her life turns into a beautiful chaos. She begins to feel things she isn't allowed to, thus motivating her to find out the truth about why her kind are so different, and why the Council are so interested in her. Once her mind is freed, with it comes a terrible power that could either save her kind, or destroy them all. But Ava is not the perfect heroine. She will become what she hates to save the ones she loves, and the cost of such a burden is deadly at best.

About the author:

Carlyle is a best selling South African award 

wining author, with a flair for mixing genres and adding loads of drama to every story she creates. she has traveled the world with her books in hopes of connecting with all kinds of book loving people, to learn as much as she can from other book cultures with the hopes of bringing the knowledge back to her home country.

For now she is happy to take over the world and convert non Sci-fi believers.

Her goal as an author is to touch people's lives, and help others love their differences and one another by delivering strong messages of faith, love and hope within every outrageous world she writes about.

"I love to swim, fight for the trees, and am a food lover who is driven by my passion for life. I dream that one day my stories will change the lives of countless teenagers and have them obsess over the world literacy can offer them instead of worrying about fitting in. Never sacrifice who you are, its in the dark times that the light comes to life."

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Review: Everything Everything by Nicola Yoon

Synosis:

‘’My disease is as rare as it is famous. Basically, I’m allergic to the world. I don’t leave my house, have not left my house in seventeen years. The only people I ever see are my mom and my nurse, Carla.

But then one day, a moving truck arrives next door. I look out my window, and I see him. He’s tall, lean and wearing all black—black T-shirt, black jeans, black sneakers, and a black knit cap that covers his hair completely. He catches me looking and stares at me. I stare right back. His name is Olly.

Maybe we can’t predict the future, but we can predict some things. For example, I am certainly going to fall in love with Olly. It’s almost certainly going to be a disaster.’’

About the author:

Nicola Yoon grew up in Jamaica (the island) and Brooklyn (part of Long Island). She currently resides in Los Angeles, CA with her husband and daughter, both of whom she loves beyond all reason. Everything, Everything is her first novel.

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Review: Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

This book has so many different covers!! Better to say: so many variants of the same cover that I don't even know which one to choose!
I'm not joking! Besides this two, we have to more variants in green.

Way to many right?
I'm naming Fangirl: The book of many covers

Mine is the pink one (even though I don't like pink) my ever favourite family was kind and gave me the collectors edition on Christmas and the pink one was the only one available on the website where we usually buy our books (Bookdepository).
But I actually think the pink version is the cutest and this story is so cute that it deserves a cute cover. 
Don't you think?

But lets go down to business, shall we?