Flawless and Breathtaking
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My friends insisted that I read Joanne Bischofs The Lady and the Lionheart. Im so glad I did! Imagine if Redeeming Love and Water for Elephants had a babya sweet, adorable cooing baby. That babys name would be The Lady and the Lionheart.
Set in 1890s Virginia, this story begins with Charlie, a handsome liontamer from the circus, bringing his critically ill infant to a hospital for help. A nurse, Ella, hiding from the shame and brokenness in her past, stops at nothing to help this baby girl. Thus, begins the most delightful of love stories, woven around the sights of the Victorian-era traveling circus, both wondrous and horrendous. Full of sacrificial acts and unconditional love, this novel will leave your heart two sizes larger than when you started. Dont just take my word for it, though. This novel just won the Christy Award for Historical Fiction, due to its brilliance.
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This book is utterly stunning. It is magic realism at its finest, with lush, evocative prose, heartbreaking, nuanced characters, and a world that's so unique but so clearly drawn it feels real. Anyone who loved BONE GAP or THE STRANGE AND BEAUTIFUL SORROWS OF AVA LAVENDER will also love this.
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there is alot of what i might say about this wonderful book discussed already in reviews here. i will just briefly add that i loved this book. i found the end of the trilogy somewhat disappointing (okay, very disappointing), but the first two books are so spectacular in their tone, characters, world-building and plot that i still have to seriously recommend the whole thing.

the essential aspect i want to commend here is this recorded version of the book. it is truly stunning. the author beautifully reads his work, but then all voices (anything in quotes) are voiced by actors and they are fantastic. Lyra is so perfect I was filled with a kind of amazed delight. but all the voice acting is wonderful, and it is all both served by and serves the extensive and excellent dialogue in this book. at first it was slightly weird to have totally different voices reading the text of the book, but that quickly faded until the book came more alive than any audio book i've ever listened to. even if you've already read the book i recommend this recording. it is really amazing
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This was a breathtaking story. The descriptive narrative is incredible. The extravagance, excess and squandering of the Sun Dwellers as compared to the desolation, bleakness and devastation of the Moon and Star Dwellers is repugnant.

I love the characters. The camaraderie between Tristan and Roc is fantastic, no matter the circumstance they can seem to pull a little humor into it. They are loyal to each other beyond belief. The proof of their loyalty is astonishing. I love Adele's no nonsense, get it done attitude. Twainie is the conscious and voice of reason of the group. She is their moral compass. Trevor, strong and laid-back.

Tristan's staggering revelation to the group about what President Nailin was keeping secret was inconceivable to the them and beyond their wildest imagination.

This is an incredible series. Secrets, Love, Deception, Treachery, Loyalty,Self Sacrifice. I am enjoying every minute of this series!
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Absolutely stunning.  This is mesmerizing and beautiful and heart wrenching.  Natasha wrote this amazing story with so much love and devastation that it took my breath away. I love her Eversea books, but this one... This is really a gem that everyone should read.
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Oh my gosh, I just can't express how utterly amazing this book is. It was so hauntingly beautiful with the vivid descriptions of the world and the beautiful connection between Levi and Evie. I have never read a story where the protagonist is blind and after this I can't imagine that anyone else could do it better. I laughed, I cried, and I was just so moved by this story. I recently went to New Orleans and explored the bayou for the first time and just reading the description of its beauty and the way it affected Evie took me right back. Throughout the story Evie speaks about the hardest thing about being blind is not her own disability, but the way people react to her and don't know how to deal with it. I have to admit that I normally would not have read this type of story because I wasn't sure I would know how to deal with it. I thought it would be too angsty and sad. But the truth is, although there was angst, there was such poignant beauty and acceptance from Evie, and Levi, and Cherelyn that you couldn't help but be touched by the story. The twist was shocking, although the closer it came to being revealed, the more I realized that it might have been a possibility. Levi was a dream and his utter acceptance of Evie and seeing him fall in love with her and finally come alive for the first time was so moving. Evie was possibly one of the strongest character's I've ever read about. And her ability to paint and see and feel the colors was inspiring. I even clicked the link to see the artist who inspired Ms. Leighton to create Evie.

Everything about this book was just perfect. It was so well written and so descriptive and just so...wonderful. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves a touchingly beautiful romance. Bravo Ms. Leighton. Bravo.
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This book is insane! It's so breathtakingly beautiful in its prose and development that my heart could not afford to put it down. Sierra Simone writes in poetry and it's addicting.

The characters are flawed and beautiful. The story is powerful and exciting. And hot. SO hot. Geez.

I highly recommend, even with the cliffhanger. I about died, but it will be worth the wait, I know it.
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Oh my...
I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was privileged to read a copy of this book.  Thank you cannot express my heartfelt gratitude.  The story was beyond beautiful.  I felt the emotions along  with the characters.  My heart broke for Julia, and yes, I cried like a baby.  I was amazing.  The references to Celtic Mythology were wonderful. The poetry was fitting and so, so beautiful.  This story touched my heart.  Jen is an amazing author.  I felt like I was in the story every step of the way.  This will stick with me forever.  I recommend that everyone read this book.  The story developed perfectly, character interactions fit together in exactly the right way, and just when you think you have it all figured out... you're balling your eyes out.  This book was everything I could ha e asked to read and so much more.  Thank you for sharing this masterful work of art with me,
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Why on earth did I wait so long to start the audio book of THE AIR HE BREATHES? Oh my, this book  its pure magic, utter bliss, full of tragic beauty. My heart, my soul, my body hurt while reading this story  it is so emotionally raw and cuts so, so deep.

Both Tristan and Liz have suffered horrifying tragedies that irrevocable changed them, making them feel incomplete and totally broken. Theyre shattered and hollow inside. While Liz is trying to hold herself together, mostly for her little daughters sake, Tristan, having lost both his wife and son, has pretty much checked out of his life. He is the rude and hostile town jerk that everybody avoids  and Liz experiences first hand exactly why when their paths literally collide when she returns to the town where she lived before tragedy struck

The first third of the story was brutal to listen to at times: It drained me emotionally, watching these two utterly lost and broken people struggle to live their lives, to find a way out of their grief; how Liz never leaves Tristan alone, always trying to get to him, to reach him, refusing to see him as the monster that everybody tells her he is, how Tristan is a total and aggressive dick to her and how I still couldn't help but feel for him and sympathize with him 

Delicate and painful, devastating and heartbreaking. Love surely does not come easy for these two, and their start into the relationship is truly one of the unhealthiest of ways  so much that I kind of struggled with continuing to read these parts , but when the healing finally starts, when they realize they can help each other breathe again, its absolutely breathtaking!

And then, finally  there are funny and sweet, tender and joyful moments too, making up for all the pain and sorrow. A truly gorgeous romance which is beautifully written and has a stunning cover to boot!

Brian Pallino and Erin Mallon do a terrific job giving the story, its characters and their emotion life and the depth they deserve. An amazing dual narration!
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Sheer perfection... My favorite books of all time!
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This album is nothing short of awe inpiring bliss.  Upon opening the plastic and peeling the seal off, the magic starts.  The artwork is stark and beautiful.  Very Tim Burton-esque.  The listening experience is breathtaking.  It is a half hour of the most beautiful piano peices ever composed.  This album will be the soundtrack for many experiences in my life.  Experience this masterpiece.
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5+ "Go In Blind" Stars

There is beauty in the whispers and there is beauty in the roars. Be still my heart.

This book was pure genius. With a book boyfriend that will rival any other book boyfriend EVER and a heroine that moved me beyond words, it's obvious that this book was special to Ms. Webster and it will be forever special to me too.

An intricate storyline that unfolded so delicately yet so powerfully, and built to a crescendo that at once made my heart sing and yet feel the absolute depths of depravity. It's clear that K researched and created a story as close to reality as possible and yet effortlessly wove one of the best love stories I think I've ever read. (Plus there were a few times it was so scorching hot, I thought I might need a cigarette and I don't smoke.)

This review is light on details (on purpose) but not light on praise (on purpose). If you one click a book ever, make it this one. Plus it doesn't hurt that the cover is absolutely stunning.

K Webster proved once again that she is a master at her craft who only gets better with each book she writes.
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Amazing, simply amazing. It doesn't get any better than this. Love lost  and then reborn. From the moment Beck sees Liam at their friend's wedding its as if the time apart from one another didn't exist. The way they fell back into one another's lives was so right it was wonderful. The story gave such strong emotional reactions that it was all consuming. From heartbreak, euphoria, fear to mind blowing love. This story took you on a ride that was truly one that you would never want to miss. The support group that these friends possess and extend to one another captures you and invites you into their world as if you are, indeed, old friends. It was real and gave the reader a true sense of happiness. I love this story! I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. This is my honest and unbiased review.
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Breathtakingly beautiful, powerfully poignant!

Still is one of those books that you read and fall into, living in its magnificence! The storyline, writing and characters are UNFORGETTABLE!!! The make you feel, they show how love can overcome all.  It is also one of those books that I don't feel like I can review properly. It is so beautiful, poignant and perfect that I don't think I can express it well enough.

The author painted the canvas of this book with the hands of a master. She carved the words to be timeless and topical. She created a book that is all the things, everything and gives you all the feels.

Bristol has a heart of gold and a tough exterior when she needs it. She is strong, she doesn't tolerate nonsense and she gives her all and then some. She loves fiercely and protects those she love with everything she has. She is the perfect other half of Grip.

Grip...oh Grip...swoon!!!  He is the book boyfriend I want to be real. He is alpha, but yet vulnerable, strong, and as sexy as sexy can get!  He isn't afraid to show Bristol his heart or fears. He really is amazing!

Still will make your emotions ride the Ferris wheel. There will be happy, euphoric highs and plummeting lows that you need tissues for. It will slowly give you a go round of emotions and create some occasional panic when everyday issues, that shouldn't be taking place occur. It will be the ride of your life with a breathtaking view!

I can't believe this series is over. I will always cherish it and it will forever be ingrained in the fabric of my being!
#Gripstol #StillSquad
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The perfect follow-up to the lovely fairytale of The Bear and the Nightingale. The Girl in the Tower possesses all the same wonder and magic from the very opening of the prologue.

Where Vasya seemed so young and innocent and utterly wild in The Bear and the Nightingale, hereappropriately and refreshingly soVasya has refocused her vision of the world, or begins to do so, and puts on her big girl spectacles to see everything with experienced and sophisticated eyes. Vasya is the perfect heroine to guide us through this inspiring world connecting Old World Russia and the magical realm Arden has fastened onto it.

Here again, there is such a beautiful and lasting quality to Ardens writing. She strikes just the perfect note to balance all the magic, beauty, timelessness, wonder, and mystery within her books. Her characters are simply vibrating with life, and Arden is clearly skilled enough to handle all the heft she injects into her story.

The Bear and the Nightingale was a cozy, mystical introduction to this world and its wondrous characters and places. There was an untamed innocence to it that drew you in. The Girl in the Tower has all that I loved from its predecessor, plus more action, suspense, adventure, and momentum. The steady hum that built throughout The Bear and the Nightingale becomes a pounding drumbeat, all leading us to what I can only imagine to be an emotional and magical finale in the next of the trilogy.
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Perfection is the only word to describe this comic. It is the most wonderful adaptation I could ever have hoped for for a book as magical as The Last Unicorn. It captures the spirit and essence of the novel; all the important parts are in there, along with all its magic and emotions, its love and tragedy. Of course there were characters and scenes that have to be left out, but that doesn't take one bit away from this comic.

The art is absolutely stunning. It is one of the most beautiful things I have ever had the pleasure of seeing; it does justice and more to the original novel and, with all do respect to the ones who love the movie adaptation, the art of the comic is ten million times more superb than the silly animation of the movie.

The comic is so perfectly done and so deeply moving that I have to confess that a couple of pages (maybe even more than that) brought tears to my eyes. This book was one of those things that actually made me feel grateful for the opportunity of even holding it in my hands and have a peek at its wonders...

So, thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
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I can't stop reading this book....it is so breathtaking!!!! A beautiful love story. I exceptionally love this book and won't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Mesmerizingly beautiful!