This is a twist for my site but hear me out. This is reading related in a way.

This is a twist for my site but hear me out. This is reading related in a way.
IT IS FINALLY HERE!!!!!
I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS FINAL BOOK OF THE REAWAKENED SERIES!
After surviving her otherworldly adventure, Lily wakes up on her nana’s farm having forgotten everything. Her sun prince, her travels to Egypt, and her journey to the Afterlife are all distant memories.
But Lily is not the girl she once was. Her body is now part human, part lion, and part fairy. And if that isn’t bad enough, she must now harness this power of three and become Wasret: a goddess destined to defeat the evil god Seth once and for all.
With the help of her old friend Dr. Hassan, Lily departs on her final voyage through the cosmos and across the plains of Egypt. On the journey, she will transform into the being she is destined to become.
Reunited is the heart-pounding conclusion to the Reawakened series.
It is time for Lily to find her sunset.
Praise for REAWAKENED Series
“[A] must-read for thrill-seekers and fans of alternate worlds.”—RT Book Reviews
“Rick Riordan fans who are looking for another series will delight in this fantasy.”—SLJ
“Littered with Egyptian mythology and snappy dialogue, this romantic adventure is a good choice for graduates of Rick Riordan or fans of Houck’s Tiger’s Curse series.”—Booklist
“Fans of paranormal romance will love the Egyptian spin on this story of devotion and sacrifice, and Lily’s humor, combined with plentiful dangerous escapades, will keep readers engaged.”—VOYA
“The author weaves her story out of Egyptian lore, cinematic magic, selfless love, and . . . is clever enough to remain surprising even to the last sentence.”—Kirkus Reviews
“Houck’s moving depiction of the love between Lily and Amon is memorable.”—Publishers Weekly
“Wonderfully written and…the heart-pounding adventures are topped only by the heart-melting romance.”—The Deseret News
“A sparkling new novel with a fully imagined world and mythos, and crackling romance! Egyptian mythology has never been this riveting!”—Aprilynne Pike, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Wings series, onReawakened, book one in the series
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There’s no help for one such as me. My nature makes me what I am. And what I am, is hungry. His eyes changed. The very countenance of his face blackened even darker than his shiny skin.
Come to me, young one, he said silkily, his voice making all the noise of the ship and the churning water around me disappear. You are the tincture that will soothe my parched throat. Come into my mouth and I will cover you like a storm covers the sea. You will drown in me but it will be a peaceful death, like lying on a carpet of moss as the pale moonbeams slowly drain the life from your body.
I obeyed. I climbed up onto the mossy hill and lay down, cushioning my head on the spongy bed. It was peaceful. The voice was right. This was my path, my purpose. My body would feed the hunger of the cosmos. There was a horrible sting, a pressure on my leg. But soon I forgot about it and rested again. My mouth tasted funny, like I’d bitten into a rotten peach. The bitter, swollen taste turned into a burning that licked my veins with fire. I whimpered.
Then a great explosion rocked me violently from my bed. It was dark. Just a strip of light at the base of the door. My leg was pinned to the bed and it hurt, badly. Suddenly, the door flew open but it opened the wrong way. The thing poking my leg wrenched away and I realized exactly where I was. In the mouth of the snake.
Copyright © 2017 by Colleen Houck
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The world of manga (Japanese comics) has captured the imagination of artists, both aspiring and professional alike. Now best-selling artist and art instructor Mark Crilley presents the most complete look yet at the variety of creative options available in the world of manga. Crilley fills each chapter with gorgeous, original artwork created with a variety of tools (pencils, colored pencils, digital art, pen and ink, and more) and in a variety of manga-inspired styles. He pairs each piece with information on the materials used and the inspiration that led to its creation. Manga Art provides readers a one-of-a-kind chance to hear from one of the leading artists in the field of manga instruction, as he reveals the unlimited possibilities of manga and the creative secrets behind over 100 pieces of original, never-before-seen artwork.
Photo: © Mary Moylan
My Review:
This is a beautifully illustrated book that combines the various manga artistic techniques with a bit about the authors time in Japan. My daughter has a vast love for all things Japanese and I am thrilled to share this book with her.
It is very stunning to look at as well as informative in both an artistic way (techniques that are used) as well as culturally. It is nicely bound and presented. I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a love for Manga whether you are an artist or not.
I gave this book 5 crowns.
I received this book from Bloggingforbooks.com in exchange for an honest review.
Or did she?
In this riveting debut novel, See What I Have Done, Sarah Schmidt recasts one of the most fascinating murder cases of all time into an intimate story of a volatile household and a family devoid of love.
On the morning of August 4, 1892, Lizzie Borden calls out to her maid: Someone’s killed Father. The brutal ax-murder of Andrew and Abby Borden in their home in Fall River, Massachusetts, leaves little evidence and many unanswered questions. While neighbors struggle to understand why anyone would want to harm the respected Bordens, those close to the family have a different tale to tell—of a father with an explosive temper; a spiteful stepmother; and two spinster sisters, with a bond even stronger than blood, desperate for their independence.
As the police search for clues, Emma comforts an increasingly distraught Lizzie whose memories of that morning flash in scattered fragments. Had she been in the barn or the pear arbor to escape the stifling heat of the house? When did she last speak to her stepmother? Were they really gone and would everything be better now? Shifting among the perspectives of the unreliable Lizzie, her older sister Emma, the housemaid Bridget, and the enigmatic stranger Benjamin, the events of that fateful day are slowly revealed through a high-wire feat of storytelling.
It has been a few weeks since I read this graphic novel and I am sorry to say that I can’t remember anything about it. It was not memorable in any way. I think while I was reading it , I was just trying to get through it.
I am struggling with finding graphic novels that I enjoy. Maybe this genre isn’t for me but I will keep trying to see if anything clicks.
Any suggestions?
I gave this book 1 crown.
Books Read/Listened to: 12
5 crown reads: 4
4 crown reads: 7
3 crown reads: 1
DNF: 2
I apologize for the lateness of this wrap up. I was on vacation for 2 weeks with my family and after returning, I contemplated if I should put this up at all. Obviously, I decided to do that, my organizational mind wouldn’t let me continue to post without continuity.
This was a great month of reading. I really enjoyed what I read and had a good mix of genres. How did you do?
Happy Reading!