Sadistic's bookshelf: all en-US Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:16:28 -0700 60 Sadistic's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Cat in an Aqua Storm (Midnight Louie feline PI mystery)]]> 19267171 277 Carole Nelson Douglas Sadistic 0 currently-reading 4.12 1993 Cat in an Aqua Storm (Midnight Louie feline PI mystery)
author: Carole Nelson Douglas
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average rating: 4.12
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]]> <![CDATA[The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)]]> 9520360 PERCY IS CONFUSED. When he awoke from his long sleep, he didn't know much more than his name. His brain fuzz is lingering, even after the wolf Lupa told him he is a demigod and trained him to fight with the pen/sword in his pocket. Somehow Percy manages to make it to a camp for half-bloods, despite the fact that he has to keep killing monsters along the way. But the camp doesn't ring any bells with him. The only thing he can recall from his past is another name: Annabeth.

HAZEL IS SUPPOSED TO BE DEAD. When she lived before, she didn't do a very good job of it. Sure, she was an obedient daughter, even when her mother was possessed by greed. But that was the problem—when the Voice took over her mother and commanded Hazel to use her "gift" for an evil purpose, Hazel couldn't say no. Now because of her mistake, the future of the world is at risk. Hazel wishes she could ride away from it all on the stallion that appears in her dreams.

FRANK IS A KLUTZ. His grandmother says he is descended from heroes and can be anything he wants to be, but he doesn't see it. He doesn't even know who his father is. He keeps hoping Apollo will claim him, because the only thing he is good at is archery—although not good enough to win camp war games. His bulky physique makes him feel like an ox, especially in front of Hazel, his closest friend at camp. He trusts her completely—enough to share the secret he holds close to his heart.

Beginning at the "other" camp for half-bloods and extending as far as the land beyond the gods, this breathtaking second installment of the Heroes of Olympus series introduces new demigods, revives fearsome monsters, and features other remarkable creatures, all destined to play a part in the Prophesy of Seven.]]> 521 Rick Riordan 1423140591 Sadistic 0 currently-reading 4.41 2011 The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)
author: Rick Riordan
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average rating: 4.41
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]]> Cat in an Alphabet Soup 19266617 312 Carole Nelson Douglas Sadistic 0 3.90 1992 Cat in an Alphabet Soup
author: Carole Nelson Douglas
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]]> <![CDATA[The Somatic Therapy Handbook, Workbook & Toolbox (3 Books in 1): The Only Holistic Healing Guide Beginners Need to Easily Master Nervous System Regulation for Trauma Healing & Lasting Stress Relief]]> 218409423 3 BOOKS IN 1 � 115+ Science-Backed Techniques � Step-by-Step 28-Day Plan � 11 Exclusive Tools Included 🎁 (See Below) ⬇️

Discover the Life-Changing Power of Somatic Therapy to Break Free from Stress, Trauma & Anxiety � for Good! �

Imagine what it would feel like to finally quiet the noise, release years of stored-up tension, and experience a calm you may have forgotten was even possible. 😌

This practical 3-in-1 bundle is your complete roadmap to healing, understanding your body, and emotional freedom�even if nothing has worked before.

This Book is For You If...✔️ You’re Dealing with Chronic Stress, Anxiety, or Emotional Overwhelm and want simple, effective ways to feel calm and in control, wherever you are.
✔️ You’re a Trauma Survivor ready to heal at your own pace with a safe, step-by-step approach without reliving your past.
✔️ You’re Struggling with Chronic Pain and want to ease discomfort while releasing built-up tension once and for all!
✔️ You’re a Coach, Therapist, or Healer looking for expert-backed somatic tools to support clients.
✔️ Or If You’re New to Somatic Therapy and want easy, accessible ways to reconnect with your body and feel more balanced than ever before.

Unlike other so-called bundles, Amazon Best-Selling Author Cher Hampton has genuinely authored three full books on this topic, selling over 30.000 copies and earning recommendations from therapists. 🌟

Here’s a Fraction of What You’ll Find

Book 1: The Somatic Therapy Handbook
� Unlock the Secrets of Nervous System Regulation to Restore Balance in Just Minutes.
� Understand Why Trauma Lives in the Body—and How to Release it Safely.
� 20+ Therapist-Approved Techniques to Release Stress Immediately.

Book 2: The Somatic Therapy Workbook
� Step-by-Step Methods to Let Go of Pain You Thought Was Permanent.
� 25+ Guided Exercises That Helped Thousands Process Emotions and Release Tension Effortlessly.
� The Most Effective Mindfulness Practices to Stay Centered, Even Life’s Most Chaotic Moments!

Book 3: The Somatic Therapy Toolbox
� Overcome Chronic Stress & Anxiety for Good with Science-Backed Solutions Most Therapists Don't Share.
� A Simple 28-Day Plan to Help You Build Lasting Calm and Confidence, Without the Guesswork!
� 70+ Quick & Powerful Techniques Anyone Can Use to Reconnect with Their Body’s Inner Wisdom and Quiet the Mind on Demand.

� And Much More!

PLUS! 11 Exclusive Tools You Won't Find Anywhere Else 🎁🎧 Audio Versions of the workbook & toolbox for on-the-go healing and recorded exercises.]]> 357 Cher Hampton Sadistic 1 3.50 The Somatic Therapy Handbook, Workbook & Toolbox (3 Books in 1): The Only Holistic Healing Guide Beginners Need to Easily Master Nervous System Regulation for Trauma Healing & Lasting Stress Relief
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]]> <![CDATA[Batman Adventures Mad Love Adult Coloring Book]]> 27833697
This Eisner Award-winning tale includes the origin of Harley Quinn from MAD LOVE, plus stories from BATMAN ADVENTURES ANNUAL #1 and BATMAN ADVENTURES HOLIDAY SPECIAL #1.]]> 96 Paul Dini 1401266142 Sadistic 0 4.37 2009 Batman Adventures Mad Love Adult Coloring Book
author: Paul Dini
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.37
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]]> <![CDATA[The Clue of the Broken Locket (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #11)]]> 860560 178 Carolyn Keene 0448095114 Sadistic 5 3.98 1934 The Clue of the Broken Locket (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #11)
author: Carolyn Keene
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.98
book published: 1934
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6)]]> 6659801 166 Nancy Springer 0399252363 Sadistic 5 4.24 2010 The Case of the Gypsy Good-Bye (Enola Holmes, #6)
author: Nancy Springer
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2010
rating: 5
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]]> How to Be a Cat 28645645 How to Be a Cat is a lighthearted illustrated guide to living life as a feline.

Distinctive artwork and quirky captions confirm what we already know: cats actually rule the household.

Ranging from simple truisms ("Look cute enough to attract cuddles") to perceptive observations ("Consider life a never-ending belly rub"), this book is for anyone who shares their life with a feline friend (or vice versa).]]> 96 Lisa Swerling 1452138923 Sadistic 5 3.99 2016 How to Be a Cat
author: Lisa Swerling
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Adult ADHD Self-Care Handbook: 21 Simple Strategies to Help Regulate Emotions, Navigate Relationships and Transform Sleep and Nutrition for a Calmer, More Balanced Life. With Guided Journal]]> 223871506 Why Does Everything Feel So Overwhelming?

From avoiding phone calls like they’re booby-trapped, to replaying social conversations on a loop at 3 a.m., life with ADHD can often feel like an exhausting balancing act.

But what if you could swap the chaos for calm, the brain fog for clarity, and the constant second-guessing for confidence?

From the author of the #1 Best-selling ADHD Organizing and Cleaning Solutions, comes The Adult ADHD Self-Care Handbook, your down-to-earth guide to navigating life with ADHD while staying true to yourself.

It’s packed with simple, actionable strategies to help you manage relationships, emotions, energy and overall well-being, without it feeling like a chore.

No fluff, no jargon � just practical tips you can actually use.

Inside, you’ll learn how Handle social situations and avoid the dreaded oversharing spiral.Break free from rejection sensitivity, shame, and the fear of being judged.Build stronger friendships and navigate the challenges of relationships.Release emotional baggage, tackle perfectionism, and rebuild your self-esteem.Set boundaries with confidence and discover the power of saying “no�.

And that’s just the start. You’ll also How to manage fatigue and overstimulation and balance your energy budget.Gentle exercises and stretches to get you moving, even on low-energy days.ADHD-friendly tips for getting better sleep.Easy ways to nourish your ADHD brain and stay hydrated.

Worried this book might just add to the overwhelm? It won’t. Each chapter is written with your ADHD brain in mind, with relatable, engaging chapters, funny ADHD memes and quotes and bite-size practical tools you can use right away.


Life doesn’t come with a manual for managing the overwhelm, emotional rollercoasters, and energy crashes�
But this book comes pretty close.


It’s time to stop surviving and start thriving. Grab your copy of the Adult ADHD Self-Care Handbook today and take the first step toward a calmer, more confident you.


Here’s what readers are saying about ADHD Organizing and Cleaning Solutions:


⭐⭐⭐⭐� As a person with ADHD who also works as an ADHD therapist and coach, I will absolutely be encouraging my clients to read this book!

⭐⭐⭐⭐� I can’t recommend this book enough! If you struggle with clutter and feel overwhelmed by organization, this guide is for you.

⭐⭐⭐⭐� I am so excited about this book. It's filled with practical tips I can actually use to enhance my life. It helps that many of them are simple and easily implemented.

⭐⭐⭐⭐� This book is short and sweet, so that works wonders for an ADHD mind. It's concise and to the point, with tons of good tips.

⭐⭐⭐⭐� Reading through this book has brought many light bulb moments for me.]]> 212 Caroline Singer Sadistic 0 currently-reading 4.54 The Adult ADHD Self-Care Handbook: 21 Simple Strategies to Help Regulate Emotions, Navigate Relationships and Transform Sleep and Nutrition for a Calmer, More Balanced Life. With Guided Journal
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]]> <![CDATA[Superstitions of "The Scottish Play" (Nancy Drew Diaries #26)]]> 214152412 Nancy investigates a string of accidents at the theater in the twenty-sixth Nancy Drew Diaries, a fresh approach to a classic series.

When Ned is cast in a stage production of Macbeth, led by the famous but peculiar director Bear Larouche, Nancy volunteers to help with the set. She’s also allowed to sit in on a few rehearsals, where she gets an earful from the director about theater never say “Macbeth� out loud—only refer to it as “The Scottish Play”—never wear blue, no peacock feathers onstage, and so on.

The play is off to a promising start until Ned breaks the most important rule and accidentally says “Macbeth� in the theater. And then accidents begin happening during rehearsals. It quickly goes from odd to scary, and the director is ready to cancel the show.

Nancy might not believe in superstition, but she does believe in intuition, and hers is telling her that the cause behind these incidents isn’t a curse, but someone in the cast. It’s up to her to find out who before opening night.]]> 208 Carolyn Keene 1665962836 Sadistic 5 3.58 Superstitions of "The Scottish Play" (Nancy Drew Diaries #26)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1)]]> 7736182 JASON HAS A PROBLEM. He doesn’t remember anything before waking up in a bus full of kids on a field trip. Apparently he has a girlfriend named Piper, and his best friend is a guy named Leo. They’re all students at the Wilderness School, a boarding school for “bad kids," as Leo puts it. What did Jason do to end up here? And where is here, exactly? Jason doesn't know anything—except that everything seems very wrong.

PIPER HAS A SECRET. Her father has been missing for three days, ever since she had that terrifying nightmare about his being in trouble. Piper doesn’t understand her dream, or why her boyfriend suddenly doesn’t recognize her. When a freak storm hits during the school trip, unleashing strange creatures and whisking her, Jason, and Leo away to someplace called Camp Half-Blood, she has a feeling she’s going to find out, whether she wants to or not.

LEO HAS A WAY WITH TOOLS. When he sees his cabin at Camp Half-Blood, filled with power tools and machine parts, he feels right at home. But there’s weird stuff, too—like the curse everyone keeps talking about, and some camper who's gone missing. Weirdest of all, his bunkmates insist that each of them—including Leo—is related to a god. Does this have anything to do with Jason's amnesia, or the fact that Leo keeps seeing ghosts?

Join new and old friends from Camp Half-Blood in this thrilling first book in The Heroes of Olympus series. Best-selling author Rick Riordan has pumped up the action, humor, suspense, and mystery in an epic adventure that will leave readers panting for the next installment.]]> 576 Rick Riordan 142311339X Sadistic 5 4.28 2010 The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1)
author: Rick Riordan
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2010
rating: 5
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Wow, holy cliffhanger Robin! Again I love this series, addicted to reading them. Was nice to read from someone else's point of view
]]> <![CDATA[Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5)]]> 214331246 When you’ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.

Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

When Haymitch’s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He’s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who’s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he’s been set up to fail. But there’s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.]]> 382 Suzanne Collins 1546171460 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.65 2025 Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5)
author: Suzanne Collins
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average rating: 4.65
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]]> <![CDATA[The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline (Enola Holmes, #5)]]> 6004798 A MISSING LANDLADY ... IT'S ANOTHER CASE FOR DETECTIVE ENOLA HOLMES!

Enola Holmes's lonely London days are shaken up when her dear landlady, Mrs. Tupper, is kidnapped! As Enola pursues clues in her search for Mrs. Tupper, she finds that Florence Nightingale and her own brother - Sherlock Holmes - are involved. Soon Enola finds herself jumping out of windows, deciphering a mysterious code, and putting her hidden dagger to use - and she won't rest until poor Mrs. Tupper is safe at home!]]> 176 Nancy Springer 0399247815 Sadistic 5 4.10 2009 The Case of the Cryptic Crinoline (Enola Holmes, #5)
author: Nancy Springer
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2009
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Hexes and Hooligans (Magical Mystery Book Club #5.5)]]> 198176109
The book selection of the month takes the club into a charming and idyllic world of gnome-like people who love the earth, celebrating, and honey. What they don’t like is the mysterious ailment that is turning students at the local college into hideous versions of themselves.

The timing is terrible, as it coincides with the upcoming Honeybee Moon Festival, the community’s biggest celebration of the year.

The event is only a week away. Can the motley group determine what’s causing the students� transformations, stop it from spreading, and get them back to normal? They better, since it’s the only way they can exit the book and get back home to Colorado.

"You can’t enough of this series! It will blow you away!"
� Cozy Mystery Book Reviews

“One of my go-to series. The quality and enjoyment are guaranteed.�
� All and Any Books

“I adore this series, and it just keeps getting better with each book!�
� Fiction Vixen]]> 225 Elizabeth Pantley Sadistic 2 4.27 Hexes and Hooligans (Magical Mystery Book Club #5.5)
author: Elizabeth Pantley
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average rating: 4.27
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]]> <![CDATA[The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan (Enola Holmes, #4)]]> 3039234 183 Nancy Springer 0399247807 Sadistic 5 4.11 2008 The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan (Enola Holmes, #4)
author: Nancy Springer
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.11
book published: 2008
rating: 5
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As always a great book in the series
]]> <![CDATA[Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2)]]> 6654313 the longing.
Once Grace and Sam have found each other, they know they must fight to stay together. For Sam, this means a reckoning with his werewolf past. For Grace, it means facing a future that is less and less certain.

the loss.
Into their world comes a new wolf named Cole, whose past is full of hurt and danger. He is wrestling with his own demons, embracing the life of a wolf while denying the ties of being a human.

the linger.
For Grace, Sam, and Cole, life is a constant struggle between two forces - wolf and human - with love baring its two sides as well. It is harrowing and euphoric, freeing and entrapping, enticing and alarming. As their world falls apart, love is what lingers. But will it be enough?]]> 362 Maggie Stiefvater 0545123283 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.89 2010 Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2)
author: Maggie Stiefvater
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average rating: 3.89
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]]> The Graveyard Book 2213661
There are dangers and adventures for Bod in the graveyard: the strange and terrible menace of the Sleer; a gravestone entrance to a desert that leads to the city of ghouls; friendship with a witch, and so much more.

But it is in the land of the living that real danger lurks, for it is there that the man Jack lives and he has already killed Bod's family.

A deliciously dark masterwork by bestselling author Neil Gaiman, with illustrations by award-winning Dave McKean.]]> 312 Neil Gaiman 0060530928 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.15 2008 The Graveyard Book
author: Neil Gaiman
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.15
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]]> <![CDATA[Adulthood Is a Gift! (Sarah's Scribbles, #5)]]> 207294874 With new and classic Sarah's Scribbles comics, essays, stickers, and more, this book is a celebration of one of the best loved comic voices of a generation.

With 100 comics, 15 essays, and dozens of photos and sketches, the fifth Sarah's Scribbles book offers a rare look behind the creative process of one of the most original and beloved comic artists of a generation. A comedic companion to her first book, the bestselling Adulthood is a Myth, the artwork and writing in Adulthood is a Gift! is a celebration of the many experiences and life lessons the author has picked up in her decade of making viral, relatable, and award-winning comics and books. This book also includes a sticker sheet.]]> 140 Sarah Andersen 1524890405 Sadistic 5 4.34 2024 Adulthood Is a Gift! (Sarah's Scribbles, #5)
author: Sarah Andersen
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2024
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)]]> 4556058
While the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster Typhon, Kronos begins his advance on New York City, where Mount Olympus stands virtually unguarded. Now it's up to Percy Jackson and an army of young demigods to stop the Lord of Time.

In this momentous final book in the New York Times best-selling series, the long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy's sixteenth birthday unfolds. And as the battle for Western civilization rages on the streets of Manhattan, Percy faces a terrifying suspicion that he may be fighting against his own fate.]]> 381 Rick Riordan 1423101472 Sadistic 5 4.59 2009 The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
author: Rick Riordan
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average rating: 4.59
book published: 2009
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Witch Myth (A Witch Myth Cozy Mystery #2; A Yew Hollow Cozy Mystery #3)]]> 31664046 101 Alexandria Clarke Sadistic 0 to-read 4.18 Witch Myth (A Witch Myth Cozy Mystery #2; A Yew Hollow Cozy Mystery #3)
author: Alexandria Clarke
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average rating: 4.18
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]]> <![CDATA[Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)]]> 61431922 Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders...

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders.

But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don’t bond to “fragile� humans. They incinerate them.

With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.

She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise.

Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret.

Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die]]> 665 Rebecca Yarros 1649374046 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.56 2023 Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)
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average rating: 4.56
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]]> <![CDATA[Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #18)]]> 1214721
During the Drew's investigation Nancy becomes suspicious of an old, spooky mansion. Behind a high, steel-mesh enclosure fierce African wild animals roam over the extensive grounds. Through a ruse the clever teenage detective discovers that something besides the training of wild animals is going on at the mysterious moss-covered mansion estate.

Many dangerous moments await Nancy before she proves Mr. Billington's innocence and thwarts the plans of treacherous subversives bent on undermining the U. S. space program.]]> 177 Carolyn Keene 0448095181 Sadistic 5 3.69 1941 Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #18)
author: Carolyn Keene
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.69
book published: 1941
rating: 5
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I just didnt care for it cause it made no sense agree with others
]]> <![CDATA[The Quest of the Missing Map (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #19)]]> 48717 The nineteenth book in the Nancy Drew series. It was originally released in 1942. This facsimile of its original edition continues the series of Applewood editions.]]> 178 Carolyn Keene 1557092656 Sadistic 5 3.90 1942 The Quest of the Missing Map (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #19)
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average rating: 3.90
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]]> <![CDATA[The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets (Enola Holmes, #3)]]> 1102814
But when a bizarre bouquet shows up at the Watson residence, full of convolvulus, hawthorn, and white poppies, Enola must act. She dons her most discerning disguise yet to find the sender—and quickly, for Enola knows the blossoms symbolize death!

Hold your breath, because Enola's about to take it away. The stakes are higher and the mystery deeper than ever before in this third installment of this Edgar Award-nominated, critically acclaimed series.]]> 170 Nancy Springer 0399245189 Sadistic 5 4.07 2007 The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets (Enola Holmes, #3)
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name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.07
book published: 2007
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Rise of the Hotel Dumort (The Bane Chronicles, #5)]]> 17334064
The immortal Magnus Bane is making the most of his time in the Roaring Twenties: He's settled into New York society and is thriving among the fashionable jazz set. And there is nowhere better to see and be seen than the glamorous Hotel Dumort, a glittering new addition to the Manhattan landscape. But a different type of glamour may be at play...]]> 61 Cassandra Clare 144249560X Sadistic 0 to-read 3.79 The Rise of the Hotel Dumort (The Bane Chronicles, #5)
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]]> <![CDATA[Powerful Skills for Teens and Young Adults : Easily Master Time Management, Communication, and Financial Literacy. Develop Goals and Relationships So You Thrive Plus More]]> 217509107 Do you wish there was a fast-track way to equip yourself or a loved one with practical knowledge that school curriculums don't provide?
"If only a comprehensive guide tailored to young adults existed, something with which to hit the ground running." Sound familiar?
Well, there’s good news. Your wish has been answered.
Introducing "Powerful Life Skills for Teens and Young Easily Master Time Management, Communication, and Financial Literacy. Develop Goals and Relationships So You Thrive Plus More.� This comprehensive guide provides practical knowledge and tools that bridge the gap between adolescence and adulthood.
According to a Pew Research survey, 86% of parents say they did at least a fair amount to prepare their children for independence, but only 66% of young adults agree with that assessment!
This essential guide is here to empower and equip teens and young adults with life skills that will transform them from unsure to competent and independent.
Here’s a peek at the treasure trove waiting in this enlightening Identify your core values and craft your personal vision statement.Master Time Management and Learn how to prioritize efficiently, set realistic goals, and manage your time well.Understand why effectively handling finances is the key to independence: Get the know-how on efficient budgeting, smart saving, and reliable investing to secure your futureUnderstand overall health and Get firsthand advice on nutrition and exercise, stress management, and the importance of mental health.Develop the ART of cultivating social skills and Learn effective communication and conflict resolution for lasting relationships.Discover 5 essentials of living independently - from cooking healthy meals to performing basic home and car maintenance.Learn ways to boost your digital-age communication skills for personal and professional successDive into discussions on personal development, mental health, and emotional wellbeing, along with Ideas for hobbies and life-long learningEngage through 5 infographics and illustrations help to deconstruct otherwise complex concepts.Real-life inspirations to look up to: Be motivated by numerous examples of individuals who confronted their challenges and emerged victorious. And much more!
Sure, there might be a lingering concern... "These so-called 'life skills' are too basic, aren’t they? Adults should already be equipped with this knowledge." Or, "This might lead to information overload, causing more confusion than clarity."
We hear you.
Every journey begins with a single step, and learning life skills is no different. The curated selection of practical and impactful skills in this transformative guide builds a robust foundation, making the learning curve much smoother.
This guide has been carefully crafted with simple language to make the profound lessons accessible and enjoyable.]]> 183 Catherine Louis Sadistic 2 3.00 Powerful Skills for Teens and Young Adults : Easily Master Time Management, Communication, and Financial Literacy. Develop Goals and Relationships So You Thrive Plus More
author: Catherine Louis
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.00
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It's far too worsy and it's good wirh details but it tends to drag on. I feel that young kuds would tire of ghe book agter awhile like mine did.
]]> <![CDATA[The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4)]]> 8130423 In this fourth installment of the blockbuster series, time is running out as war between the Olympians and the evil Titan lord Kronos draws near. Even the safe haven of Camp Half-Blood grows more vulnerable by the minute as Kronos's army prepares to invade its once impenetrable borders. To stop the invasion, Percy and his demigod friends must set out on a quest through the Labyrinth - a sprawling underground world with stunning surprises at every turn.]]> 361 Rick Riordan Sadistic 5 4.44 2008 The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #4)
author: Rick Riordan
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.44
book published: 2008
rating: 5
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OMG I love this book. The whole series is a very well written series. This explored more of the relationship with Percy and annabeth but not as much as we all would like. Of course more monster battles and exploring etc I won't spoil it for you
]]> <![CDATA[The House at Pooh Corner (Winnie-the-Pooh, #2)]]> 776407 180 A.A. Milne 0525444440 Sadistic 5 4.37 1928 The House at Pooh Corner (Winnie-the-Pooh, #2)
author: A.A. Milne
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.37
book published: 1928
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)]]> 31311280 For the Portuguese paperback, see ISBN13: 9788582353820.

A oeste de Ravka, onde Grishas são escravizados e envolvidos em jogos de contrabandistas e mercadores fica Ketterdam, capital de Kerch, um lugar agitado onde tudo pode ser conseguido pelo preço certo. Nas ruas e nos becos que fervilham de traições, mercadorias ilegais e assuntos escusos entre gangues, ninguém é melhor negociador que Kaz Brekker, a trapaça em pessoa e o dono do Clube do Corvo.

Por isso, Kaz é contratado para liderar um assalto improvável e evitar que uma terrível droga caia em mãos erradas, o que poderia instaurar um caos devastador. Apenas dois desfechos são possíveis para esse roubo: uma morte dolorosa ou uma fortuna muito maior que todos os seus sonhos de riqueza.

Apostando a própria vida, o dono do Clube do Corvo monta a sua equipe de elite para a missão: a espiã conhecida como Espectro; um fugitivo perito em explosivos e com um misterioso passado de privilégios; um atirador viciado em jogos de azar; uma grisha sangradora que está muito longe de casa; e um prisioneiro que quer se vingar do amor de sua vida.

O destino do mundo está nas mãos de seis foras da lei � isso se eles sobreviverem uns aos outros.]]> 480 Leigh Bardugo 8582353812 Sadistic 0 4.38 2015 Six of Crows (Six of Crows, #1)
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2015
rating: 0
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]]> The Bad Beat (Burn Notice #5) 12022076 BASED ON THE HIT USA NETWORK TV SERIESMichael Westen is still in Miami, trying to survive as a spy without a country. Brent Grayson is a nineteen-year-old college kid who claims to own a company that doesn't really exist. And Michael has to save Brent's father from loan sharks and fend off sinister Russian businessmen who see every takeover as an opportunity to be hostile.]]> 289 Tod Goldberg 1101516372 Sadistic 0 4.03 2011 The Bad Beat (Burn Notice #5)
author: Tod Goldberg
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.03
book published: 2011
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]]> <![CDATA[Give Up the Night (Moonstruck, #2)]]> 211003727
Since becoming Moonstruck on her eighteenth birthday, Wren Nightingale has found herself thrust into a world filled with deception, danger, and murder. Uncovering that their magick was fractured and limited when the original Moonstruck ritual was broken by Selene, Wren is determined to find a way to restore it. But the Elementals are split into two factions―some want the ritual completed and their freedom―and others are so terrified of change that they’re willing to end Wren before she can reach the center of the island where the ritual Selene ruined can be completed.

Between his overbearing father’s arrival, Rottingham delegating him more and more responsibility, and Celeste taking a special interest in him, Lee Young has been struggling to find his own path. As much as Lee wants to take his place in the Moonstruck hierarchy, he knows something’s not right at the Academia de la Luna. He thinks if he can talk some sense into Wren and get her to return to the Academia, that everything will turn out alright.

As Wren and Lee both battle for what they believe is right, they’ll have to uncover who their true allies are…and if they’re even on the same side of this magickal fight.]]> 304 P.C. Cast 1250865182 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.83 Give Up the Night (Moonstruck, #2)
author: P.C. Cast
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]]> Boudicca 212217970 From P. C. Cast, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the landmark House of Night urban fantasy series, comes an epic, lusty, magic-filled romantasy about British warrior queen Boudicca. Perfect for fans of Sue Lynn Tan and Madeline Miller!

In Roman-occupied Britain, the Iceni tribe crowns an extraordinary new queen. Tall and flame-haired, Boudicca is devoted to Andraste, the Iceni’s patron goddess, known for her raven familiar, her fierceness and her swirling blue tattoos. Boudicca and her two young daughters will carry the tribe forward in dangerous times.

Roman tax collector Catus Decianus, expecting weakness in a female ruler, launches a devastating attack on the tribe’s stronghold. Boudicca and her family barely survive—but they refuse to bend the knee. She calls a war council, bringing together her most trustworthy allies, including her childhood friend Rhan, now a powerful Druid seer, and the horse master Maldwyn, whose devotion to Boudicca runs deeper than a warrior to a queen.

Surprising the Romans, Boudicca’s armies sack the wealthy cities of Camulodunum, Londinium and Veralamium. As the snow falls, the Celts retreat to a hidden valley to plot their assault on the remaining Roman legions, determined to force the invaders from Britan.

But in the jagged ice of winter the Druid Rhan foresees a tragic end to Boudicca’s rebellion. Although the defeat of the Iceni is spelled out in signs sent by the gods, Rhan swears she will alter the future and save her queen. Now the battle-hardened Boudicca must put her trust in the powers of the otherworld to save her from both the traitors in her midst and from Rome’s mighty legions.

Inspired by the rich history of Boudicca’s attack on Roman Britain, bestselling author P. C. Cast crafts an epic, mythic retelling of one of time’s most legendary female warriors.]]> 480 P.C. Cast 0063294974 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.59 Boudicca
author: P.C. Cast
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average rating: 3.59
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]]> <![CDATA[Rule of Wolves (King of Scars, #2)]]> 36307674
The wolves are circling and a young king will face his greatest challenge in the explosive finale of the instant #1 New York Times-bestselling King of Scars Duology.

The Demon King. As Fjerda's massive army prepares to invade, Nikolai Lantsov will summon every bit of his ingenuity and charm—and even the monster within—to win this fight. But a dark threat looms that cannot be defeated by a young king's gift for the impossible.

The Stormwitch. Zoya Nazyalensky has lost too much to war. She saw her mentor die and her worst enemy resurrected, and she refuses to bury another friend. Now duty demands she embrace her powers to become the weapon her country needs. No matter the cost.

The Queen of Mourning. Deep undercover, Nina Zenik risks discovery and death as she wages war on Fjerda from inside its capital. But her desire for revenge may cost her country its chance at freedom and Nina the chance to heal her grieving heart.

King. General. Spy. Together they must find a way to forge a future in the darkness. Or watch a nation fall.]]> 592 Leigh Bardugo 1510109188 Sadistic 5 4.34 2021 Rule of Wolves (King of Scars, #2)
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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Wow I wish this continues, it ends with a cliffhanger I want to know if the darkling dies or not. Brekkar does do the deed of stealing something...
]]> <![CDATA[Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant (Beacon Bakeshop, #4)]]> 74895248
Lindsey prefers to keep her bakeshop’s Halloween decor light and autumnal, rather than gruesome and ghoulish. But everyone knows her lighthouse home is haunted. Some intrepid teens have even tried to break in to witness the resident ghost themselves. Dreading Halloween night, Lindsey reluctantly allows her influencer and podcaster best friend, Kennedy, to host a live ghost hunting investigation in the lighthouse, conducted by a professional team. Protective of her ghost, Lyndsey is understandably nervous about what they might uncover . . .

The segment is uneventful—until things take a terrifying turn. The team freaks out. As Kennedy joins the mad dash outside, she bumps into what looks like the prankster teens� creepy clown costume hanging from a tree. But when Lindsey’s dog, Wellington, begins to whine, they make a grim the clown is no dummy. It’s a corpse.

Now Lindsey and company will need to keep their cool if they want a ghost of a chance to solve the murder—and see another Halloween . . .

Praise for Murder at the Blueberry Festival

“You’ll never see the end coming in this delightfully zany tale.�
--Kirkus Reviews

Includes Delicious Recipes!]]> 353 Darci Hannah 1496741730 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.96 2023 Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant (Beacon Bakeshop, #4)
author: Darci Hannah
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.96
book published: 2023
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]]> <![CDATA[Candy Corn Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #22)]]> 22750015 248 Leslie Meier 0758277075 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.49 2015 Candy Corn Murder (A Lucy Stone Mystery, #22)
author: Leslie Meier
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.49
book published: 2015
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]]> Lessons in Chemistry 58065033 390 Bonnie Garmus Sadistic 0 to-read 4.23 2022 Lessons in Chemistry
author: Bonnie Garmus
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.23
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]]> <![CDATA[Christmas at Hogwarts (Harry Potter #1.5)]]> 209269064 “Christmas was coming. One morning in mid-December, Hogwarts woke to find itself covered in several feet of snow.�

So begins Chapter Twelve of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, and the heartwarming story of Harry Potter’s first Christmas at Hogwarts. From the Great Hall decked with magnificent fir trees to cozy evenings in the Gryffindor Common Room to the joy of presents on Christmas morning, it’s a holiday filled with warmth, friendship, good food, and magical surprises that Harry will never forget.

With text drawn directly from J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and luminous illustrations by artist Ziyi Gao, this favorite moment from one of the most beloved books of all time is now fully illustrated for the whole family to enjoy. Sure to be treasured by Harry Potter fans of all ages, Christmas at Hogwarts is the perfect gift, destined to become an enchanting new holiday tradition.]]> 48 J.K. Rowling 1546129952 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.51 2024 Christmas at Hogwarts (Harry Potter #1.5)
author: J.K. Rowling
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.51
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]]> <![CDATA[The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma]]> 18693771 A pioneering researcher transforms our understanding of trauma and offers a bold new paradigm for healing.

Trauma is a fact of life. Veterans and their families deal with the painful aftermath of combat; one in five Americans has been molested; one in four grew up with alcoholics; one in three couples have engaged in physical violence. Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, one of the world's foremost experts on trauma, has spent over three decades working with survivors. In The Body Keeps the Score, he uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes both body and brain, compromising sufferers' capacities for pleasure, engagement, self-control, and trust. He explores innovative treatments—from neurofeedback and meditation to sports, drama, and yoga—that offer new paths to recovery by activating the brain's natural neuroplasticity. Based on Dr. van der Kolk's own research and that of other leading specialists, The Body Keeps the Score exposes the tremendous power of our relationships both to hurt and to heal—and offers new hope for reclaiming lives.]]> 464 Bessel van der Kolk 0670785938 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.36 2014 The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma
author: Bessel van der Kolk
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.36
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]]> <![CDATA[The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom]]> 386482
� A New York Times bestseller for over a decade
� An international bestseller published in 52 languages worldwide

“This book by don Miguel Ruiz, simple yet so powerful, has made a tremendous difference in how I think and act in every encounter.� � Oprah Winfrey

“Don Miguel Ruiz’s book is a roadmap to enlightenment and freedom.� � Deepak Chopra, Author, The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

“An inspiring book with many great lessons.� � Wayne Dyer, Author, Real Magic

“In the tradition of Castaneda, Ruiz distills essential Toltec wisdom, expressing with clarity and impeccability what it means for men and women to live as peaceful warriors in the modern world.� � Dan Millman, Author, Way of the Peaceful Warrior]]> 140 Miguel Ruiz 1878424319 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.23 1997 The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom
author: Miguel Ruiz
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.23
book published: 1997
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]]> <![CDATA[The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3)]]> 561456
But when you're the son of a Greek god, it happens. And now my friend Annabeth is missing, a goddess is in chains and only five half-blood heroes can join the quest to defeat the doomsday monster.

Oh, and guess what? The Oracle has predicted that not all of us will survive...]]> 352 Rick Riordan Sadistic 5 4.37 2007 The Titan’s Curse (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #3)
author: Rick Riordan
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.37
book published: 2007
rating: 5
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Another great book in the series, I love addicting these books are!
]]> <![CDATA[Royal Day Out (From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess #1.5)]]> 29938979 A quick shopping trip with her royal Grandmere turns into a much bigger deal than Olivia Grace, the newest Princess of Genovia expected in this e-short edition (Royal Day Out) to Meg Cabot's illustrated chapter book series From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess. Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison never thought that being a real life PRINCESS OF GENOVIA could ever be boring, but with all of the new vans and paparazzi staked out in front of the palace, the whole family has been on lockdown for weeks. So when Grandmere suggests a shopping trip to buy a small present for Princess Mia, Olivia jumps at the chance—especially since the shopping trip comes with the promise of lunch at the Royal Genovian Yacht Club (makers of the best ice cream sundae in the world)! Surely nothing could go wrong with such a simple day out, could it?]]> 31 Meg Cabot 1250120403 Sadistic 5 Always enjoy Meg Cabot booke

Another great book based off of princess diaries, but about her half sister Olivia and her turn to train as a princess

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Always enjoy Meg Cabot booke

Another great book based off of princess diaries, but about her half sister Olivia and her turn to train as a princess]]> 4.01 2016 Royal Day Out (From the Notebooks of a Middle School Princess #1.5)
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average rating: 4.01
book published: 2016
rating: 5
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Always enjoy Meg Cabot booke

Another great book based off of princess diaries, but about her half sister Olivia and her turn to train as a princess

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Always enjoy Meg Cabot booke

Another great book based off of princess diaries, but about her half sister Olivia and her turn to train as a princess
]]> <![CDATA[Mr. Monk and the Two Assistants (Mr Monk, #4)]]> 8539405 246 Lee Goldberg 1440633606 Sadistic 5 own
I miss the series, if you ever watched the series on TV you will love this book since its pretty like watching an episode but BETTER!! I like how there isn't just one murder for him to solve, there are more which is always fun.

In this one, like the title refers to Monk has two assistants. When the series first started, they a woman called Sharona. She was his nurse that took care of him after his wife died. He lost his job as a cop/detective on the force due to him just not being able to handle it. He then becomes handy to the department as a consultant on cases. Since he's got this eye for details, and he catches a lot of things that others might not notice. Monk does a wonderful job and solves murders pretty easily.

They see Sharona at a hospital after Julie injures herself at a soccer game. Of course after Monk solves yet another crime. Sharona's a nurse again and is back in San Francisco, she left Monk w/out saying goodbye and that's how Natalie (the new assistant) got her job. I won't spoil the ending but I very much enjoyed it and like most mysteries, I figured out whom the killer was way before Monk told us. I wonder if you can figure it out!]]> 4.12 2007 Mr. Monk and the Two Assistants (Mr Monk, #4)
author: Lee Goldberg
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2007
rating: 5
read at: 2011/08/05
date added: 2024/09/29
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I read this book very quickly, it's a good read and saw it at Barnes & Noble HAD to pick it up. This book is based on the show "Monk" by the same name. In the series, Monk who is a obsessive compulsive detective has OCD. He has to have things in a certain way or he just won't work. He often complains and bitches when things don't go his way, just like a child does.

I miss the series, if you ever watched the series on TV you will love this book since its pretty like watching an episode but BETTER!! I like how there isn't just one murder for him to solve, there are more which is always fun.

In this one, like the title refers to Monk has two assistants. When the series first started, they a woman called Sharona. She was his nurse that took care of him after his wife died. He lost his job as a cop/detective on the force due to him just not being able to handle it. He then becomes handy to the department as a consultant on cases. Since he's got this eye for details, and he catches a lot of things that others might not notice. Monk does a wonderful job and solves murders pretty easily.

They see Sharona at a hospital after Julie injures herself at a soccer game. Of course after Monk solves yet another crime. Sharona's a nurse again and is back in San Francisco, she left Monk w/out saying goodbye and that's how Natalie (the new assistant) got her job. I won't spoil the ending but I very much enjoyed it and like most mysteries, I figured out whom the killer was way before Monk told us. I wonder if you can figure it out!
]]> <![CDATA[Deadlocked (Sookie Stackhouse, #12)]]> 13618490
Now it’s up to Sookie and Bill, the official Area Five investigator, to solve the murder. Sookie thinks that, at least this time, the dead girl’s fate has nothing to do with her. But she is wrong. She has an enemy, one far more devious than she would ever suspect, who’s set out to make Sookie’s world come crashing down.]]> 335 Charlaine Harris 1101580712 Sadistic 4 own, ebooks
Eric & sookie are dating still, Bill still wants sookie & Sam is w/a new woman. Someone sookie doesn't trust & she finds out why later. She gives Sam $ for the bar because of less people there due to a new bar opening.

She's still living with her fae family & goes to see them strip at their club. Tara is pregnant & JB her hubby world there. Jason's going to marry michele. Everyone is moving on with their lives but sookie.

Sam's new gf causes problems & spikier again is having issues being kidnapped. They get punished & Sam's gf ends up paying the price.

I like it but the ending is the same again with sookie in danger very disappointing.]]> 3.98 2012 Deadlocked (Sookie Stackhouse, #12)
author: Charlaine Harris
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.98
book published: 2012
rating: 4
read at: 2013/01/06
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I really enjoyed this book & not sure why others gave it bad reviews. I think it was just as good as the originals. Liked it better than the last book that's for sure.

Eric & sookie are dating still, Bill still wants sookie & Sam is w/a new woman. Someone sookie doesn't trust & she finds out why later. She gives Sam $ for the bar because of less people there due to a new bar opening.

She's still living with her fae family & goes to see them strip at their club. Tara is pregnant & JB her hubby world there. Jason's going to marry michele. Everyone is moving on with their lives but sookie.

Sam's new gf causes problems & spikier again is having issues being kidnapped. They get punished & Sam's gf ends up paying the price.

I like it but the ending is the same again with sookie in danger very disappointing.
]]> <![CDATA[Carlos's Scavenger Hunt (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets, #5)]]> 36599620 189 Jessica Brody 1368016480 Sadistic 5 4.34 2017 Carlos's Scavenger Hunt (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets, #5)
author: Jessica Brody
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2024/09/04
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I really enjoyed reading this book series, it was definitely like being inside the descendants movies but like more in depth
]]> <![CDATA[Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)]]> 210985549
Kel is an orphan, stolen from the life he knew to become the Sword Catcher--the body double of a royal heir, Prince Conor Aurelian. He and Conor are as close as brothers, but his destiny is to die for Conor. No other future is possible.

Lin Caster is a physician from a small community whose members still possess magical abilities. But despite her skills, she cannot heal her best friend without access to forbidden knowledge.

After a failed assassination attempt brings Lin and Kel together, they are drawn into the web of the mysterious Ragpicker King, the ruler of Castellane's criminal underworld. But as long-kept secrets begin to unravel and forbidden attractions arise, they must ask themselves: Is knowledge worth the price of betrayal? And will their discoveries plunge their nation into war--and the world into chaos?]]> 624 Cassandra Clare 052562001X Sadistic 0 to-read 3.93 2023 Sword Catcher (The Chronicles of Castellane, #1)
author: Cassandra Clare
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2023
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Ally's Mad Mystery (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets, #3)]]> 30364249 Descendants!]]> 192 Jessica Brody 1484778669 Sadistic 5 4.11 2017 Ally's Mad Mystery (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets, #3)
author: Jessica Brody
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.11
book published: 2017
rating: 5
read at: 2024/08/29
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]]> <![CDATA[Lonnie's Warrior Sword (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets #4)]]> 32793049 She's strong. She's fearless. And she's willing to fight for what she wants .like the very special sword that once belonged to her mother.
When Lonnie brings her friends Jay and Jordan on an forbidden trip to Imperial City to get it, she must prove she's a true warrior.]]> 192 Jessica Brody 1484778677 Sadistic 5 4.34 2017 Lonnie's Warrior Sword (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets #4)
author: Jessica Brody
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2017
rating: 5
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Another Great side book to the series
]]> <![CDATA[CJ's Treasure Chase (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets, #1)]]> 31725150 139 Jessica Brody 1484786203 Sadistic 5 4.25 2016 CJ's Treasure Chase (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets, #1)
author: Jessica Brody
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.25
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2024/08/21
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]]> <![CDATA[Freddie's Shadow Cards (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets, #2)]]> 29468048 Descendants!]]> 192 Jessica Brody 1484778650 Sadistic 5 4.30 2016 Freddie's Shadow Cards (Disney Descendants: School of Secrets, #2)
author: Jessica Brody
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.30
book published: 2016
rating: 5
read at: 2024/08/17
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Cute lil story like the movie too
]]> <![CDATA[Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Three the Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)]]> 66652189 312 Rick Riordan 0141333235 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.34 2007 Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book Three the Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson & the Olympians)
author: Rick Riordan
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2007
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)]]> 40727118
But things don't stay quiet for long. Percy soon discovers there is trouble at Camp Half-Blood: The magical borders which protect Half-Blood Hill have been poisoned by a mysterious enemy, and the only safe haven for demigods is on the verge of being overrun by mythological monsters. To save the camp, Percy needs the help of his best friend, Grover, who has been taken prisoner by the Cyclops Polyphemus on an island somewhere in the Sea of Monsters--the dangerous waters Greek heroes have sailed for millenia--only today, the Sea of Monsters goes by a new name...the Bermuda Triangle.

Now Percy and his friends--Grover, Annabeth, and Tyson--must retrieve the Golden Fleece from the Island of the Cyclopes by the end of the summer or Camp Half-Blood will be destroyed. But first, Percy will learn a stunning new secret about his family--one that makes him question whether being claimed as Poseidon's son is an honor or simply a cruel joke.]]> 279 Rick Riordan 0120000318 Sadistic 5 4.24 2006 The Sea of Monsters (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #2)
author: Rick Riordan
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2006
rating: 5
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Oh sh.... She's but it's wait what? How can they emd the book likr that?
]]> Overbite (Insatiable, #2) 9462815
Sure, her ex-boyfriend was Lucien Antonescu, son of Dracula, the prince of darkness. But that was before he (and their relationship) went up in flames. Now Meena's sworn off vampires for good ... at least until she can prove her theory that just because they've lost their souls doesn't mean demons have lost the ability to love.

Meena knows convincing her co-workers � including her partner, über-demon-hunter Alaric Wulf � that vampires can be redeemed won't be easy ... especially when a deadly new threat seems to be endangering not just the lives of the Palatine, but Meena's friends and family as well.

But Meena isn't the Palatine's only hope. Father Henrique � aka Padre Caliente � New York City's youngest, most charming priest, has also been assigned to the case.

So why doesn't Meena � or Alaric � trust him?

As she begins unraveling the truth, Meena finds her loyalties tested, her true feelings laid bare ... and temptations she never even imagined existed, but finds impossible to resist.

This time, Meena may finally have bitten off more than she can chew.]]> 275 Meg Cabot 0061735108 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.35 2011 Overbite (Insatiable, #2)
author: Meg Cabot
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.35
book published: 2011
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]]> <![CDATA[A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3.1)]]> 768889
The Seven Kingdoms are divided by revolt and blood feud. In the northern wastes, a horde of hungry, savage people steeped in the dark magic of the wilderness is poised to invade the Kingdom of the North where Robb Stark wears his new-forged crown. And Robb's defences are ranged against the South, the land of the cunning and cruel Lannisters, who have his young sisters in their power.

Throughout Westeros, the war for the Iron Throne rages more fiercely than ever, but if the wall is breached, no king will live to claim it.]]> 663 George R.R. Martin 0006479901 Sadistic 0 4.47 2000 A Storm of Swords: Steel and Snow (A Song of Ice and Fire, #3.1)
author: George R.R. Martin
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.47
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]]> <![CDATA[Psych: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Read]]> 19824154 289 William Rabkin 1101397551 Sadistic 0 4.00 2008 Psych: A Mind is a Terrible Thing to Read
author: William Rabkin
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2008
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]]> Destined (House of Night, #9) 11368694
But there are new forces at work at the House of Night. An influx of humans, including Lenobia’s handsome horse whisperer, threatens their precarious stability. And then there’s the mysterious Aurox, a jaw-droppingly gorgeous teen boy who is actually more � or possibly less � than human. Only Neferet knows he was created to be her greatest weapon. But Zoey can sense the part of his soul that remains human, the compassion that wars with his Dark calling. And there’s something strangely familiar about him…�

Will Neferet’s true nature be revealed before she succeeds in silencing them all? And will Zoey be able to touch Aurox’s humanity in time to protect him � and everyone � from his own fate? Find out what’sdestinedin the next thrilling chapter of the House of Night series.


]]> 336 P.C. Cast 1429985062 Sadistic 5
Neferet decided to get a new consort in the white bull. He is old magic and very dangerous. She is no longer on goddess' side and has allied with darkness. She has darkness that follows her around and feeds from her when she wants her evil doings done. She asks the bull for a new consort, and in doing so she kills Zoey's mother not her grandmother like she would have liked to do. Heath comes back as the bull because he makes the choice to help Zoey instead of having the evil take over. He turns into a bull when he is angry.

Zoey and her friends become with Rephaim (who's Kalona's son) he's no longer a raven mocker he is now a half human and half raven. During the daylight hours he's a raven and during the night hours he's a human boy.

For once, Zoey & her friends actually defeat Neferet because Thanatos is there to witness the vicious murder of Zoey's mom (they do a ritual). Aurox (Neferet's consort and Heath reincarnated) is trying to be good and do the right thing, not trying to kill Kalona at their ritual. Dragon saves Rephaim & doing the right thing, he gets killed so the ritual can end. ]]> 4.17 2011 Destined (House of Night, #9)
author: P.C. Cast
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.17
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rating: 5
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Alright so this book has changed my mind, I might as well finish with the series. Anyways, once again Zoey is dealing with evil Kalona and Neferet. However, Neferet has "banished" him from her side but Kalona having giving some of his immortality to Stark when he died is no longer under her control.

Neferet decided to get a new consort in the white bull. He is old magic and very dangerous. She is no longer on goddess' side and has allied with darkness. She has darkness that follows her around and feeds from her when she wants her evil doings done. She asks the bull for a new consort, and in doing so she kills Zoey's mother not her grandmother like she would have liked to do. Heath comes back as the bull because he makes the choice to help Zoey instead of having the evil take over. He turns into a bull when he is angry.

Zoey and her friends become with Rephaim (who's Kalona's son) he's no longer a raven mocker he is now a half human and half raven. During the daylight hours he's a raven and during the night hours he's a human boy.

For once, Zoey & her friends actually defeat Neferet because Thanatos is there to witness the vicious murder of Zoey's mom (they do a ritual). Aurox (Neferet's consort and Heath reincarnated) is trying to be good and do the right thing, not trying to kill Kalona at their ritual. Dragon saves Rephaim & doing the right thing, he gets killed so the ritual can end.
]]> <![CDATA[The Clue of the The Mystery of the Brass Bound Trunk, Spine, #17 White spine, 1960A printing, Nancy Drew Mystery Stories]]> 198309695 0 Carolyn Keene Sadistic 5 5.00 The Clue of the The Mystery of the Brass Bound Trunk, Spine, #17 White spine, 1960A printing, Nancy Drew Mystery Stories
author: Carolyn Keene
name: Sadistic
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Another great mystery solved Nancy! She's so good!
]]> <![CDATA[The Case of the Left-Handed Lady (Enola Holmes, #2)]]> 606926
When she discovers a hidden cache of brilliant charcoal drawings, she feels as if she's a soul mate to the girl who drew them - but that girl, young Lady Cecily, has disappeared without a trace. Braving midnight streets where murderers roam, Enola must unravel the clues - a leaning ladder, a shifty-eyed sales clerk, political pamphlets - to find the left-handed lady, but in order to save Lady Cecily from a powerful villain, Enola risks revealing more than she should. Will her own lonely heart betray her?

In this second installment of the acclaimed Enola Holmes Mysteries, two-time Edgar Award winner Nancy Springer brings us all the danger and intrigue of Victorian London as she continues the adventures of one of the wittiest and most exciting new heroines in today's literature.]]> 234 Nancy Springer 0399245170 Sadistic 5 3.99 2007 The Case of the Left-Handed Lady (Enola Holmes, #2)
author: Nancy Springer
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2007
rating: 5
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Another great book in the series, elona is amazing & kept on the edge of my seat
]]> <![CDATA[Descendants 2 Evie's Fashion Book (Disney Descendants 2)]]> 32498376 Evie's Fashion Book is filled with all of her design sketches, plus style tips, notes, and photos of her and her friends. Get a glimpse into Evie's stylish world!]]> 144 Tina McLeef 136800251X Sadistic 5 4.49 Descendants 2 Evie's Fashion Book (Disney Descendants 2)
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name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.49
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]]> Descendants 3 Junior Novel 42781292 Inviting readers to experience the thrill of Descendants 3 over and over again in novel form, this book is a must-have for any Descendants fan.]]> 208 Walt Disney Company 136804218X Sadistic 5 4.43 Descendants 3 Junior Novel
author: Walt Disney Company
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.43
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]]> <![CDATA[Descendants 2: Uma's Wicked Book: For Villain Kids]]> 36546977



Uma is the breakout star of the movie, and the baddest new Villain Kid. Her "Guide to the Isle" is filled with her tips, info, stories and inside scoop, including notes from her gnarly pirate gang and photos from the Isle!




Like Mal's Spell Book , this title is penned by Uma and her pirate crew, and includes all-new in-world fun and surprises!]]> 192 Walt Disney Company 1368024327 Sadistic 5 4.45 Descendants 2: Uma's Wicked Book: For Villain Kids
author: Walt Disney Company
name: Sadistic
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]]> <![CDATA[Descendants 3: The Villain Kids' Guide for New VKs]]> 42781297



When King Ben tells Evie she can bring four new Villain Kids to Auradon, Evie, Mal, Jay, and Carlos return to the Isle of the Lost to spread the news. After receiving hundreds of applications, they accept Dizzy, granddaughter of Lady Tremaine; Celia, daughter of Dr. Facilier; and Squeaky and Squirmy, the twin sons of Smee.




To help these new VKs acclimate to life on Auradon, the original VKs put together this guide book of everything you need to know about life at Auradon Prep.]]> 192 Tina McLeef 1368047041 Sadistic 5 Love that they did this 4.51 Descendants 3: The Villain Kids' Guide for New VKs
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name: Sadistic
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Love that they did this
]]> Descendants: Mal's Spell Book 23507759 Se spune că aşchia nu sare departe de trunchi. Ei bine, rămâne de văzut!]]> 192 Tina McLeef 1484726383 Sadistic 5 4.32 2015 Descendants: Mal's Spell Book
author: Tina McLeef
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2015
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[What Disappears in Vegas . . . (Nancy Drew Diaries #25)]]> 176443352
Bess and George’s cousin Veronica is getting married to extreme sports enthusiast Xavier Redd, and as a close friend of the family, Nancy has been invited to the wedding. Given the groom’s big personality and love for the extreme, the wedding will take place in Vegas, and the couple plan to take advantage of local sporting opportunities in the week leading up to the big event.

Not everyone in the family approves of Veronica’s fiancé, though, especially because of the risk-taking behavior Xavier has introduced her to. And when one of the couple’s sporting stunts almost ends in a serious accident, it’s not clear whether it’s an unfortunate coincidence or whether someone really wants to stop the wedding from happening.

Still, the day of the wedding arrives. But when it comes time to exchange vows, the bride is nowhere to be seen. Is this just a case of cold feet? Or has one of the wedding guests created a cold-hearted plot? One thing’s for sure—Nancy won’t rest until she finds out.]]> 272 Carolyn Keene 166593946X Sadistic 5 3.65 What Disappears in Vegas . . . (Nancy Drew Diaries #25)
author: Carolyn Keene
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average rating: 3.65
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Another great book in this series, love the surprises & turns
]]> <![CDATA[Son of a Witch (The Wicked Years, #2)]]> 204834006
What dark force left Liir in this condition? Is he really Elphaba's son? He has her broom and her cape - but what of her powers? Can he find his supposed half-sister, Nor, last seen in the forbidding prison Southstairs? Can he fulfill the last wishes of a dying princess? In an Oz under new and dangerous management, can Liir keep his head down long enough to grow up?]]> 368 Gregory Maguire 0063398362 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.67 2005 Son of a Witch (The Wicked Years, #2)
author: Gregory Maguire
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.67
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]]> <![CDATA[Beyond the Isle of the Lost (Descendants #5)]]> 195830921
Filled with humor and adventure, this novel tied to Disney Channel's newest addition to the Descendants film franchise explores a mad cap prequel set in Wonderland.]]> 256 Melissa de la Cruz 1368081436 Sadistic 5 3.90 2024 Beyond the Isle of the Lost (Descendants #5)
author: Melissa de la Cruz
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average rating: 3.90
book published: 2024
rating: 5
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Once again another good and favorite book of mine. I love this series and I'm always excited to watch the movie that is loosely based off the books. I very much enjoyed this book and I can't wait to see the movie
]]> The Summer Club 199897901 Hannah McKinnon, the acclaimed author of the “charming and warm-hearted� (PopSugar) The Summer House, returns with a fresh beach read about a group of outsiders threatening the status quo at an exclusive New England beach club.Mayhaven is the best keep secret in Massachusetts. Tucked between old cedars and a spring-fed lake, the Mayhaven beach club has long been the ultimate escape to understated exclusivity. It’s the place where Darcy Birch is supposed to be experiencing the best summer of her life, but there are a few things standing in her way. Her high-strung mother won’t stop hovering over her, her father is consumed by his job as president of Mayhaven, where she works as a summer camp counselor and things are not as rosy as they seem, and her neurodivergent little brother is struggling to live with a measure of independence not everyone is ready for. Then there is the matter of the new neighbors. Flick Creevy, his mother, and stepfather have arrived in town, parking their enormous RV, not to mention all-night music and clouds of marijuana, in the Birches’s perfectly landscaped backyard. Flick is not interested in the perfect summer or the girl next door. Pushed to get a job at Mayhaven by his mother, who had her eyes on a new life for their family, his own eyes have been opened to the ways of the upper crust. Even though Mayhaven prides itself on being an inclusive association of good New England families with good New England values, the fact either you’re on the inside or the outside. As the heat of summer increases, it’s soon clear that the members of Mayhaven will have to struggle to stay cool in this sharply written and refreshing new novel that is perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand and Jennifer Weiner.]]> 384 Hannah McKinnon 1668025191 Sadistic 3
I was given this to read for my personal opinion but the thoughts are 100% my own]]> 3.74 2024 The Summer Club
author: Hannah McKinnon
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.74
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rating: 3
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This book actually surprised me, I thought it was going to be like a typical Beach read. Stuff I wouldn't like like romance multiple ways to describe your genitals and boring stuff like that. However this was actually really interesting I like the choice of Massachusetts since that is where I was born and I very much enjoyed the a twist on your typical bee tree. I did not see the twist ending coming I should have I'm usually very perceptive at that stuff. But it was interesting nonetheless I wouldn't say it's my favorite book I wouldn't say I hated it but it was okay. You're looking for a book to just be a distraction or if you're in a book slump, this is a great book to kind of clean your palette and get yourself back on track with reading whatever books it is that you like so very very good at you know simple easy read and I did enjoy it

I was given this to read for my personal opinion but the thoughts are 100% my own
]]> Half-Blood (Covenant, #1) 202547916
Seventeen-year-old Alexandria would rather risk her life fighting than waste it scrubbing toilets, but she may end up slumming it anyway. There are several rules that students at the Covenant must follow. Alex has problems with them all, but especially rule #1:Relationships between pures and halfs are forbidden. Unfortunately, she's crushing hard on the totally hot pure-blood Aiden. But falling for Aiden isn't her biggest problem--staying alive long enough to graduate the Covenant and become a Sentinel is.

If she fails in her duty, she faces a future worse than death or slavery: being turned into a daimon, and being hunted by Aiden. And that would kind of suck.]]> 448 Jennifer L. Armentrout 1464220662 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.90 2011 Half-Blood (Covenant, #1)
author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.90
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]]> Argylle 195608705 A luxury train speeding towards Moscow and a date with destiny.

A CIA plane downed in the jungles of the Golden Triangle.

A Nazi hoard entombed in the remote mountains of South-West Poland.

A missing treasure, the eighth wonder of the world, lost for seven decades.

One Russian magnate's dream of restoring a nation to greatness has set in motion a chain of events which will take the world to the brink of chaos. Only Frances Coffey, the CIA's most legendary spymaster, can prevent it. But to do so, she needs someone special. Enter Argylle, a troubled agent with a tarnished past who may just have the skills to take on one of the most powerful men in the world. If only he can save himself first...]]> 384 Elly Conway 0593600010 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.21 2024 Argylle
author: Elly Conway
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.21
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]]> Origin (Robert Langdon, #5) 32307358 This an alternate cover for B01LY7FD0D

Robert Langdon, Harvard professor of symbology and religious iconology, arrives at the ultramodern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao to attend a major announcement--the unveiling of a discovery that "will change the face of science forever." The evening's host is Edmond Kirsch, a forty-year-old billionaire and futurist whose dazzling high-tech inventions and audacious predictions have made him a renowned global figure. Kirsch, who was one of Langdon's first students at Harvard two decades earlier, is about to reveal an astonishing breakthrough . . . one that will answer two of the fundamental questions of human existence.

As the event begins, Langdon and several hundred guests find themselves captivated by an utterly original presentation, which Langdon realizes will be far more controversial than he ever imagined. But the meticulously orchestrated evening suddenly erupts into chaos, and Kirsch's precious discovery teeters on the brink of being lost forever. Reeling and facing an imminent threat, Langdon is forced into a desperate bid to escape Bilbao. With him is Ambra Vidal, the elegant museum director who worked with Kirsch to stage the provocative event. Together they flee to Barcelona on a perilous quest to locate a cryptic password that will unlock Kirsch's secret.

Navigating the dark corridors of hidden history and extreme religion, Langdon and Vidal must evade a tormented enemy whose all-knowing power seems to emanate from Spain's Royal Palace itself . . . and who will stop at nothing to silence Edmond Kirsch. On a trail marked by modern art and enigmatic symbols, Langdon and Vidal uncover clues that ultimately bring them face-to-face with Kirsch's shocking discovery . . . and the breathtaking truth that has long eluded us. Origin is stunningly inventive--Dan Brown's most brilliant and entertaining novel to date]]> 482 Dan Brown Sadistic 4
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I liked it but parts were meh]]> 3.87 2017 Origin (Robert Langdon, #5)
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name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.87
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rating: 4
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I liked it but parts were meh
]]> Happy People Are Annoying 57293647 A wonderfully candid memoir from one of the most recognizable faces of a generation, actor, writer, Youtuber, and television superstar, Josh Peck. In his warm and inspiring book, Josh reflects on the many stumbles and silver linings of his life and traces a zigzagging path to redemption. Written with such impressive detail and aching honesty, Happy People are Annoying is full of surprising life lessons for anyone seeking to accept their past and make peace with the complicated face in the mirror.

Josh Peck rose to near-instant fame when he starred for four seasons as the comedic center of Nickelodeon's hit show Drake & Josh. However, while he tried to maintain his role as the funniest, happiest kid in every room, Josh struggled alone with the kind of rising anger and plummeting confidence that quietly took over his life.

For the first time, Josh reflects on his late teens and early twenties. Raised by a single mother, and coming of age under a spotlight that could be both invigorating and cruel, Josh filled the cratering hole in his self-worth with copious amounts of food, television, drugs, and all of the other trappings of young stardom. Until he realized the only person standing in his way...was himself. Today, with a string of lead roles on hit television shows and movies, and one of the most enviable and dedicated fanbases on the internet, Josh Peck is more than happy, he's finally, enthusiastically content.

Happy People are Annoying is the culmination of years of learning, growing, and finding bright spots in the scary parts of life. Written with the kind of humor, strength of character, and unwavering self-awareness only someone who has mastered their ego can muster, this memoir reminds us of the life-changing freedom on the other side of acceptance.]]> 272 Josh Peck 0063073633 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.04 2022 Happy People Are Annoying
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average rating: 4.04
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]]> <![CDATA[The Clue of the Tapping Heels (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #16)]]> 178153
While trying to learn the answers to these and other puzzling questions, Nancy finds her investigations complicated by the dishonest administrator of a will and by a thief who steals the actress's prize Persian cats.

How Nancy communicates with the ghostlike intruder by tap dancing in code, how she outwits three criminals wanted by the police, and how she brings happiness to Miss Carter in a romantic reunion with the actress's former leading man will thrill the lively young detective's host of fans.]]> 192 Carolyn Keene Sadistic 5 3.87 1939 The Clue of the Tapping Heels (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #16)
author: Carolyn Keene
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.87
book published: 1939
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)]]> 28187 Alternate cover for this ISBN can be found here

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can't seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse - Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy's mom finds out, she knows it's time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he'll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends—one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena - Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.]]> 377 Rick Riordan 0786838655 Sadistic 5 4.31 2005 The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
author: Rick Riordan
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.31
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rating: 5
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I really enjoyed this series and I'm hopeful about the show but who knows.
]]> <![CDATA[The Great Catsby (A NOLA Tail Mystery #1)]]> 53713206 My life has been turned upside down by my inheritance, but my only complaint is the cat that came along with the new house.
I swear he’s judging me as I settle in and try to make new friends in my new small-town Louisiana neighborhood.
And just when I start to settle into my new job and get back to reading my classic novels, I’m pulled chapters deep into a mystery.
The Beauty Queen in the town has been offed. Someone has killed the darling.
Wouldn’t you know it? An innocent man has been framed.
I shouldn’t get involved, but somehow, my cat seems to have a way with finding clues in some of my favorite stories. Not that any of that makes sense.
Why would it?
The cat is the sleuth, I’m the amateur, and we have alligators in the backyard.
Throw in a dead body, a book club that’s filled with suspicious characters, and you have my new life.
And I thought being a librarian in Louisiana was going to be dull.]]> 206 B.K. Baxter Sadistic 0 to-read 4.01 2020 The Great Catsby (A NOLA Tail Mystery #1)
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average rating: 4.01
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]]> <![CDATA[The Haunted Bridge (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #15)]]> 32982 180 Carolyn Keene 0448095157 Sadistic 5 Again such a great book 3.92 1937 The Haunted Bridge (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #15)
author: Carolyn Keene
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.92
book published: 1937
rating: 5
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Again such a great book
]]> <![CDATA[King of Scars (King of Scars, #1)]]> 36307634 Face your demons... or feed them.

The dashing young king, Nikolai Lantsov, has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country's bloody civil war--and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, Nikolai must find a way to refill Ravka's coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.

Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha general, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren't meant to stay buried--and some wounds aren't meant to heal.]]> 511 Leigh Bardugo 125014227X Sadistic 5 4.16 2019 King of Scars (King of Scars, #1)
author: Leigh Bardugo
name: Sadistic
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes, #1)]]> 606928
Suddenly involved in the kidnapping of the young Marquess of Basilwether, Enola must escape murderous villains, free the spoiled Marquess, and perhaps hardest of all, elude her shrewd older brother—all while collecting clues to her mother’s disappearance!

Infused with the voice and atmosphere of Victorian London's rat-infested streets, this suspenseful and witty novel brings mystery lovers the genre at its best.]]> 216 Nancy Springer 0399243046 Sadistic 5 3.78 2006 The Case of the Missing Marquess (Enola Holmes, #1)
author: Nancy Springer
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.78
book published: 2006
rating: 5
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Pleasantly surprised, it was really good!
]]> <![CDATA[Self-Care Activities for Women: 101 Practical Ways to Slow Down and Reconnect With Yourself]]> 202341843 A daily dose of self-care anytime you need it

Doing small things to prioritize your own well-being is essential, especially for women, who are often the caretakers of everyone else in their lives. Self-Care Activities for Women encourages you to spend time on you, with a wide variety of ways you can relax, reset, and find a little joy.

Self-care inside and out�Take care of yourself in every way, with specific chapters for emotional, mental, physical, social, and professional self-care.
Make time for you�Learn 101 ways to practice self-care, from making a joy playlist to taking a mindful walk or cooking a healthy meal to share with friends.
Short and simple activities�These exercises are easy to do and require minimal materials—so you can always find one to dive into, no matter where you are or how much time you have.

Pick up this self-care book for women today and create a healthy habit of checking in with yourself.]]> 212 Cicely Horsham-Brathwaite Sadistic 5 3.86 Self-Care Activities for Women: 101 Practical Ways to Slow Down and Reconnect With Yourself
author: Cicely Horsham-Brathwaite
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.86
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I like most of the ideas in this book. Not all were useful but most are. Got this free for my opinion but the thoughts are my own #netgally #review
]]> <![CDATA[52 Weeks of Wellbeing: A No-Nonsense Guide to a Fulfilling Work Life]]> 123444078
Too often, a busy and competitive work life can distract us from focusing on our wellbeing and mental health. 52 Weeks of Wellbeing is packed full of practical and accessible tips that you can incorporate into your everyday life, leaving you healthier and more fulfilled.

Ryan Hopkins has vast experience of offering ground-breaking wellbeing insights and tips to individuals and organizations across the world. This book distils his insights, which are backed by psychological research and inspiring stories of success. From unconventional concepts such as Kintsugi to the power of digital detoxes, begin your journey towards a more fulfilling work life with 52 Weeks of Wellbeing.]]> 264 Ryan Hopkins 1398613916 Sadistic 1 Meh 3.84 52 Weeks of Wellbeing: A No-Nonsense Guide to a Fulfilling Work Life
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]]> <![CDATA[The Isle of the Lost: The Graphic Novel (Descendants Graphic, #1)]]> 38242877 Book one in the #1 New York Times best-selling Descendants series--now in the wickedly fun, action-packed graphic novel!

Twenty years ago, all the evil villains were banished from the kingdom of Auradon to the Isle of the Lost--a dark and dreary place protected by a force field that makes it impossible for them to leave. Stripped of their magical powers, the villains now live in total isolation, forgotten by the world.

Mal learns from her mother, Maleficent, that the key to true darkness, the Dragon's Eye, is located inside her scepter in the forbidden fortress on the far side of the island. The eye is cursed, and whoever retrieves it will be knocked into a deep sleep for a thousand years. But Mal has a plan to capture it. She'll just need a little help from her "friends." In their quest for the Dragon's Eye, these four kids begin to realize that just because you come from an evil family tree, being good ain't so bad.]]> 128 Robert Venditti 1368039812 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.13 The Isle of the Lost: The Graphic Novel (Descendants Graphic, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[A Descendants Scrapbook: The Isle of the Lost Edition (Descendants 2)]]> 35015655
Welcome to Auradon Prep, where the kids of well-known Disney Villains now attend school with the kids of our favorite Disney heroes and heroines! Follow Mal as she returns to the Isle of the Lost in an effort to regain control and discovers that Ursula's daughter Uma has taken over! With gatefold surprises and secrets from the film, this book is sure to be an enthralling adventure!]]> 96 Walt Disney Company 0794439551 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.47 A Descendants Scrapbook: The Isle of the Lost Edition (Descendants 2)
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]]> Descendants 3: Audrey's Diary 42781293 In Audrey's diary, she shares her story of how things got wild, warped and downright wicked as she went to great lengths to be queen.
Like Mal's Spell Book, this compelling book will build upon the world, mythology, and magic of the Descendants franchise.]]> 192 Tina McLeef 1368042198 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.48 Descendants 3: Audrey's Diary
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]]> <![CDATA[Descendants 2: Mal's Spell Book 2: More Wicked Magic]]> 32498374 When Mal first got to Auradon, she used her spell book to try and destroy the place, and then she used it to fit in there. And then it fell into the wrong hands. . . Or should we say tentacles?
This spell book has been completely updated with fresh spells, plus brand new comments, photos, and inside information from villain kids Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos. . . and Uma. This is the next chapter in their story.]]> 192 Tina McLeef 136800041X Sadistic 0 to-read 4.43 2017 Descendants 2: Mal's Spell Book 2: More Wicked Magic
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]]> <![CDATA[Disney Descendants: Secrets of Auradon Prep: Insider's Handbook]]> 23309838
This Secrets of Auradon Prep handbook uncovers little-known facts about the elite school attended by heirs of some of the world&#8217;s most well-known heroes. But when the sons and daughters of some of the world&#8217;s most well-known villains are invited to go there, all havoc breaks loose. Write-ins and secret notes reveal what Mal and her friends&#8212;as well as the Auradon kids&#8212;are really thinking about each other. Take a peek inside to see who says what next!]]> 96 Matthew Sinclair Foreman 0794434975 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.44 2015 Disney Descendants: Secrets of Auradon Prep: Insider's Handbook
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]]> <![CDATA[Disney Descendants: Mal's Diary]]> 23507760 really thinking, this diary gives readers a special glimpse inside her world with super-secret journal entries and Mal's doodles and drawings. Plus bonus pages for the reader to write down her own thoughts and feelings!]]> 192 Walt Disney Company 1484726855 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.31 2015 Disney Descendants: Mal's Diary
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]]> Disney Descendants Yearbook 23732648 Based on the Disney Channel Original Movie starring Dove Cameron, Booboo Stewart, Sofia Carson, and Cameron Boyce as the teenage sons and daughters of Disney's most infamous villains.

Don't miss a minute from the magical lives of a brand new generation of good vs. evil. Descendants Yearbook is your very own collection of behind-the-scenes photos from the live-action movie set and notes from your favorite Descendants characters--the villainous kids Mal, Evie, Jay, Carlos and the rest of the good kids at Auradon Prep.
Designed just like a real yearbook, Descendants fans can relive the highs and lows of a magical school year--from new students and nail-biting action on the tourney field to Family Day and an unforgettable coronation with a new King. Special features include in-depth student profiles, hilarious campus candids, shocking future predictions, fun polls, quizzes, and more. Go Fighting Knights!

The Descendants will be played by some of the biggest Disney stars of today including Dove Cameron (Mal, daughter of Maleficent), Booboo Stewart (Jay, son of Jafar), Sofia Carson (Evie, daughter of The Evil Queen), Cameron Boyce (Carlos De Vil, son of Cruella De Vil) and Tony-Award-winning Kristin Chenoweth playing the role of Maleficent.


]]> 64 Walt Disney Company 161893158X Sadistic 0 to-read 4.51 2015 Disney Descendants Yearbook
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]]> <![CDATA[The Stolen Slippers (Never After, #2)]]> 55780542
Tossed back into the not-so-familiar fairy-tale world of Never After, Filomena Jefferson-Cho and her friends set off on another adventure . . . this time in search of Cinderella’s glass slipper. Or rather, glass slippers .

It turns out the classic story of Cinderella is full of lies―starting with how Cinderella herself is far from the innocent heroine everyone thinks she is. She is manipulative and cunning―willing to do anything to be the princess of Eastphalia. The real heroines of her story are her “wicked� stepsisters, Hortense and Beatrice, who aren’t actually wicked at all!

With the help of the dashing Jack Stalker, adorable Alastair, and glamorous Gretel, Filomena must track down the slippers, which may be the key to a certain mysterious prophecy . . . And when Filomena and Beatrice get tossed into the Beast’s dungeon, all hope seems to be lost. Will the conniving Cinderella shatter everyone’s hopes for a true un-twisted ending? Or will Filomena and her friends secure the happily ever after Cinderella’s stepsisters deserve?]]> 336 Melissa de la Cruz 1250311233 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.05 2022 The Stolen Slippers (Never After, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals]]> 40591267 Rachel Hollis points out the pitfalls, challenges, and excuses that stop us from achieving our aspirations.

Rachel Hollis has seen it too often: Women not living into their full potential. They feel a tugging on their hearts for something more, but they’re afraid of embarrassment, of falling short of perfection, of not being enough.

In Girl, Stop Apologizing, #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of a multimillion-dollar media company Rachel Hollis sounds a wake-up call. She knows that many women have been taught to define themselves in light of other people—whether as wife, mother, daughter, or employee—instead of learning how to own who they are and what they want.

In this book, Hollis helps you to:

� identify the excuses to let go of,
� the behaviors to adopt,
� and the skills to acquire on the path to growth, confidence, and believing in yourself.

Hollis shares stories and principles with raw honesty that inspires her readers to discover and take the practical steps that will put them on a lifelong path of personal growth.

Girl, Stop Apologizing is the life- changing guide you need to dump your excuses, embrace your dreams, set boundaries, and gain real confidence in life.]]> 216 Rachel Hollis 1400209609 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.77 2019 Girl, Stop Apologizing: A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals
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]]> Hell Bent (Alex Stern, #2) 127279986 Wealth. Power. Murder. Magic. Alex Stern is back and the Ivy League is going straight to hell.

Find a gateway to the underworld. Steal a soul out of hell. A simple plan, except people who make this particular journey rarely come back. But Galaxy “Alex� Stern is determined to break Darlington out of purgatory―even if it costs her a future at Lethe and at Yale.

Forbidden from attempting a rescue, Alex and Dawes can’t call on the Ninth House for help, so they assemble a team of dubious allies to save the gentleman of Lethe. Together, they will have to navigate a maze of arcane texts and bizarre artifacts to uncover the societies� most closely guarded secrets, and break every rule doing it. But when faculty members begin to die off, Alex knows these aren’t just accidents. Something deadly is at work in New Haven, and if she is going to survive, she’ll have to reckon with the monsters of her past and a darkness built into the university’s very walls.

Thick with history and packed with Bardugo’s signature twists, Hell Bent brings to life an intricate world full of magic, violence, and all too real monsters.]]> 496 Leigh Bardugo 1250859441 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.13 2023 Hell Bent (Alex Stern, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You]]> 53356190
Over twenty percent of people have this amazing, innate trait. Maybe you are one of them. A similar percentage is found in over 100 species, because high sensitivity is a survival strategy. It is also a way of life for HSPs.

In this 25th anniversary edition of the groundbreaking classic, Dr. Elaine Aron, a research and clinical psychologist as well as an HSP herself, helps you grasp the reality of your wonderful trait, understand your past in the light of it, and make the most of it in your future. Drawing on her many years of study and face-to-face time spent with thousands of HSPs, she explains the changes you will need to make in order to lead a fuller, richer life.

Along with a new Author’s Note, the latest scientific research, and a fresh discussion of anti-depressants, this edition of The Highly Sensitive Person is more essential than ever for creating the sense of self-worth and empowerment every HSP deserves and our planet needs.]]> 398 Elaine N. Aron Sadistic 2 3.70 The Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You
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Meh nit really helpful kinda boring after awhile
]]> <![CDATA[Catsitter's Curse: a paranormal mystery (From Wyrdwood - Catsitter Mysteries Book 2)]]> 196716752 When is a murder not a murder?Kitty Kats, her daughter Diana, and of course Muse the King of Cats in Exile are back to solve a murder.While catsitting for an old friend, Kitty comes face-to-face with good memories of her late husband and learns more than she ever wanted to know about her friend's shady dealings.Diana is investigating an illegal mining operation with Eagle the private detective, and when the fallout pulls the rug out from under Wyrdwood, a surprising group of citizens rises up to put things right.Muse, meanwhile, is dealing with a stalker from his past. Muse is not amused.This is the second cozy mystery in the Catsitter Mystery series. Contains light cussing--and cursing too.]]> 235 Angel Leigh McCoy 1950427234 Sadistic 5 4.22 Catsitter's Curse: a paranormal mystery (From Wyrdwood - Catsitter Mysteries Book 2)
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Again I love the series! Good book & loving muse
]]> <![CDATA[Bridesmaid-in-Training (Notebooks of a Middle-School Princess, #2)]]> 27293019 Bridesmaid in Training is the second in the Notebooks of a Middle-School Princess, a funny, heart-warming illustrated Princess Diaries series by Meg Cabot.

Olivia Grace Clarisse Mignonette Harrison still finds it hard to believe that she's a princess! Not only does she get to live in an actual palace with her newly discovered family and two fabulous poodles, but she also gets her very own pony!

Of course, not everything is going exactly as she imagined . . . her half-sister, Mia, is very busy learning how to run the country while trying to plan a wedding, and her father is getting remarried himself - to Mia's mother! - and spends most of his time 'renovating' the summer palace, although Grandmère says he is just hiding from the wedding madness. Olivia hardly gets to see either of them.

Fortunately Grandmère has her own plans for Mia's wedding, and needs Olivia's help to pull them off. Just when Olivia starts to think that things are going to work out after all, the palace is invaded by a host of new cousins and other royals who all seem to be angry at Olivia (although Grandmère says they are just jealous).

As the day of the wedding gets closer and closer, Olivia becomes more and more worried. For such a carefully planned event, it seems as if a LOT of things are going wrong . . . Can Olivia keep this royal wedding from becoming a royal disaster?

Olivia chronicles her transformation from ordinary girl to princess in her notebook, with illustrations from author Meg Cabot, who studied Fine Arts as an undergraduate.

]]> 289 Meg Cabot Sadistic 5 4.29 2016 Bridesmaid-in-Training (Notebooks of a Middle-School Princess, #2)
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]]> Cryptid Club 59341514 112 Sarah Andersen Sadistic 5 Omg so funny! 4.25 2021 Cryptid Club
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Omg so funny!
]]> Fangs 54911057 A love story between a vampire and a werewolf by the creator of the enormously popular Sarah's Scribbles comics.

Elsie the vampire is three hundred years old, but in all that time, she has never met her match. This all changes one night in a bar when she meets Jimmy, a charming werewolf with a wry sense of humor and a fondness for running wild during the full moon. Together they enjoy horror films and scary novels, shady strolls, fine dining (though never with garlic), and a genuine fondness for each other’s unusual habits, macabre lifestyles, and monstrous appetites.

First featured as a webcomic series on Tapas, Fangs chronicles the humor, sweetness, and awkwardness of meeting someone perfectly suited to you but also vastly different. Filled with Sarah Andersen’s beautiful gothic illustrations and relatable relationship humor, Fangs has all the makings of a cult classic.]]> 115 Sarah Andersen Sadistic 0 to-read 4.21 2020 Fangs
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]]> <![CDATA[Teen Titans: Robin (Teen Titans, #4)]]> 59111102 Tag along as #1 New York Times bestselling author KAMI GARCIA (Beautiful Creatures) and artist GABRIEL PICOLO, the creative duo behind the New York Times bestselling TEEN TITANS graphic novel series, as they continue with the action-adventure of a lifetime.

Raven Roth, Garfield Logan, Maxine Navarro, and Damian Wayne are on the run…from Slade Wilson, from H.I.V.E., and from the horrible experiments H.I.V.E. conducted at their expense.

But where will they go? Who can they trust?

Dick Grayson just wants to know what happened to his brother, Damian. Is Damian okay? Does he need help? Why hasn’t he been in contact? And why did his tracking device go silent?

One thing is for sure—they all need answers and there is only one person that might be able to help them defeat H.I.V.E. for good.]]> 208 Kami Garcia 1779512244 Sadistic 5
Love that they're starting to get along as brothers & work together. That's just awesome. Love hearing about Raven & her powers growing too]]> 4.08 2023 Teen Titans: Robin (Teen Titans, #4)
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I love this series! I got the book freefor my homest opinion but my thoughts my views are all 100% my own!

Love that they're starting to get along as brothers & work together. That's just awesome. Love hearing about Raven & her powers growing too
]]> <![CDATA[Baptism of Fire (The Witcher, #3)]]> 18656031 The New York Times bestselling series that inspired the international hit video game: The Witcher

The Wizards Guild has been shattered by a coup and, in the uproar, Geralt was seriously injured. The Witcher is supposed to be a guardian of the innocent, a protector of those in need, a defender against powerful and dangerous monsters that prey on men in dark times.

But now that dark times have fallen upon the world, Geralt is helpless until he has recovered from his injuries.

While war rages across all of the lands, the future of magic is under threat and those sorcerers who survive are determined to protect it. It's an impossible situation in which to find one girl - Ciri, the heiress to the throne of Cintra, has vanished - until a rumor places her in the Niflgaard court, preparing to marry the Emperor.

Injured or not, Geralt has a rescue mission on his hands.

The Witcher returns in this action-packed sequel to The Time of Contempt.]]> 349 Andrzej Sapkowski 0316219185 Sadistic 5 4.21 1996 Baptism of Fire (The Witcher, #3)
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Love these books, geralt is the best!
]]> The Woman in Me 63133205 The Woman in Me is a brave and astonishingly moving story about freedom, fame, motherhood, survival, faith, and hope.

In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history.

Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.]]> 288 Britney Spears 1668009048 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.83 2023 The Woman in Me
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]]> The Rosewood Hunt 61369184
But then Gram dies suddenly, and Lily's world is upended. When it's revealed that Gram's quarter of a billion dollar fortune is missing, Lily can't fathom what her future will hold now.

Even in death, Gram has a few tricks up her couture sleeve. A last letter from her with a cryptic clue sends Lily and three other teens on a treasure hunt that could change their lives forever-if they can survive it. And if they pull it off, they may be rewarded with more than just money. But they're not the only ones hunting for Gram's treasure, and soon the hunt becomes more dangerous than they ever could have imagined.

Irresistible intrigue, captivating suspense, a swoony friends-to- rivals-to-lovers romance, and heartbreaking betrayal drive this thrilling debut novel to its explosive end.]]> 368 Mackenzie Reed 0063287609 Sadistic 0 to-read 3.64 2023 The Rosewood Hunt
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]]> Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1) 49247130 From #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo comes a mesmerizing tale of power, privilege, and dark magic set among the Ivy League elite.



Galaxy "Alex" Stern is the most unlikely member of Yale's freshman class. Raised in the Los Angeles hinterlands by a hippie mom, Alex dropped out of school early and into a world of shady drug-dealer boyfriends, dead-end jobs, and much, much worse. In fact, by age twenty, she is the sole survivor of a horrific, unsolved multiple homicide. Some might say she's thrown her life away. But at her hospital bed, Alex is offered a second chance: to attend one of the world's most prestigious universities on a full ride. What's the catch, and why her?

Still searching for answers, Alex arrives in New Haven tasked by her mysterious benefactors with monitoring the activities of Yale's secret societies. Their eight windowless "tombs" are the well-known haunts of the rich and powerful, from high-ranking politicos to Wall Street's biggest players. But their occult activities are more sinister and more extraordinary than any paranoid imagination might conceive. They tamper with forbidden magic. They raise the dead. And, sometimes, they prey on the living.

Ninth House is the long-awaited adult debut by the beloved author of Shadow and Bone and Six of Crows. Leigh Bardugo will take her place alongside Lev Grossman and Deborah Harkness as one of the finest practitioners of literary fantasy writing today.]]> 458 Leigh Bardugo 1250751365 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.08 2019 Ninth House (Alex Stern, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Whispering Statue (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #14)]]> 846044 179 Carolyn Keene 0448095149 Sadistic 5 3.92 1937 The Whispering Statue (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #14)
author: Carolyn Keene
name: Sadistic
average rating: 3.92
book published: 1937
rating: 5
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Love these books, grew up reading them nice to read from the start
]]> <![CDATA[The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac: The official magical companion to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books]]> 123166296 208 J.K. Rowling 1339018144 Sadistic 0 to-read 4.25 2023 The Harry Potter Wizarding Almanac: The official magical companion to J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books
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