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175,000 words]]> 442 Zoe Reed 1532845073 Noah 0 currently-reading 4.19 2016 Breaking Legacies
author: Zoe Reed
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]]> <![CDATA[Contract Bound (Blood Bound, #1)]]> 61111472
If there is one thing you needed to know about me it is this:

I hate vampires.

They are useless, soul-sucking monsters that destroy everything in their path, even my own family.

I joined The Order and became a vampire hunter for revenge, but I never would have guessed that my job would entail baby-sitting the vampire heir to the most powerful clan in the world.

And if she thought I was going to break like the other hunters she has been through... she has another thing coming to her.

Keir

I hate hunters... but I hate my prick of a father even more after I learned that he had worked with the Order to get one to guard me at all hours of the day.

Even after I had been through all of The Order's top hunters, they still insisted on sending one more.

It was useless though, they would all break eventually.

Whether it was sex, money, or power none of them could resist the temptation, even if it meant breaking our contract.

And I couldn't wait to prove The Order and my father wrong.

So what will your vice be, little hunter?]]> 482 Elle Mae Noah 0 to-read 3.94 2022 Contract Bound (Blood Bound, #1)
author: Elle Mae
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]]> Mistakes Were Made 60378656
When Cassie Klein goes to an off-campus bar to escape her school’s Family Weekend, she isn’t looking for a hookup—it just happens. Buying a drink for a stranger turns into what should be an uncomplicated, amazing one-night stand. But then the next morning rolls around and her friend drags her along to meet her mom—the hot, older woman Cassie slept with.

Erin Bennett came to Family Weekend to get closer to her daughter, not have a one-night stand with a college senior. In her defense, she hadn’t known Cassie was a student when they'd met. To make things worse, Erin’s daughter brings Cassie to breakfast the next morning. And despite Erin's better judgement—how could sleeping with your daughter’s friend be anything but bad?—she and Cassie get along in the day just as well as they did last night.

What should have been a one-time fling quickly proves impossible to ignore, and soon Cassie and Erin are sneaking around. Worst of all, they start to realize they have something real. But is being honest about the love between them worth the cost?]]> 350 Meryl Wilsner 1250841011 Noah 0 to-read 4.08 2022 Mistakes Were Made
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]]> <![CDATA[Prisoner of the Witch Queen: A sapphic dark fantasy romance (Wildwood)]]> 204782383 The price of peace is my freedom.

I grew up with Elsin the Witch Queen haunting my nightmares.

Nine years ago she gave my mother a terrible choice. She threatened our land with a terrible curse that would destroy us all. The only way to avoid this me, her daughter, to be delivered to her on my twentieth birthday. And Elsin makes no secret of the terrible fate she plans for me.

My mother refuses, insisting I grow up knowing nothing of this demand. She teaches me instead that Elsin the Witch Queen is pure evil, a terror to be feared.

A few months after I turn twenty a terrible Sickness comes to my beloved Brightstar Castle. When it strikes my brother, the young King, I learn the truth about what Elsin wants.

To save my brother and the realm I love, I must deliver myself into the clutches of a woman I consider a monster. A woman who’s twisted story I’ve obsessed over my entire life.

But is the story I’ve been told about Elsin the Witch Queen the truth?

A fairytale-inspired dark sapphic romance with enemies to lovers, lots of spice and dark scenes

CONTENT This is a dark fantasy story it contains dark themes and disturbing elements.]]> 288 Edie Marr Noah 0 to-read 3.59 Prisoner of the Witch Queen: A sapphic dark fantasy romance (Wildwood)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Balance of Fates (Fate and Legacy, #1)]]> 87840600 406 RAQUEL RAELYNN Noah 0 to-read 4.15 The Balance of Fates (Fate and Legacy, #1)
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]]> Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf 220609772 Set in the blockbuster and award-winning universe of League of Legends: Arcane and written by award-winning author C. L. Clark, discover a thrilling epic fantasy novel where Ambessa Medarda truly learns what it means to be a Chosen of the Wolf.

Medarda over all.

Ambessa Medarda: Warrior, general, mother. She is a woman to be feared, and the Medardas are unrivaled in their pursuit of glory. She has led conquests and armies. She has slain legendary beasts. She has made grave sacrifices in her ascent up the ranks. And for this she was rewarded: She entered the realm of death and was granted a vision of herself upon the throne of the vast Noxian empire.

But before she can lead her empire, she must become head of her own clan. Yet the title is contested by her cousin and former confidante, Ta'Fik. He knows the bloody sins of Ambessa's past. And he knows he cannot allow her to rise.

They will fight a war for the very soul of the Medardas.

But the war won't be fought on battlefields alone. Ambessa's daughter, Mel, can deftly break through the walls around anyone's heart, and she'll put her talents to use for her mother. Yet despite Mel's strength, Ambessa sees only a child who lacks her killer instincts. Mel knows she can be the leader Ambessa wants her to be, if only she gives her time.

With her family betraying her, enemies closing in on all sides, and unseen forces moving in the shadows, every day proves more dangerous than the last. But Ambessa will not bow. She will burn the world down to claim her place in it.]]> 448 C.L. Clark 0316469955 Noah 0 to-read 3.89 2025 Ambessa: Chosen of the Wolf
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]]> <![CDATA[The Ending Fire (The Ending Fire Trilogy, #3)]]> 202102011 Rebellions are like fires—something needs to burn to make a flame. Return to the Wardens� Empire in this riveting conclusion to the visionary fantasy trilogy inspired by the mythology of Africa and Arabia.

The Wardens� Empire is falling. A vigilante known only as the Truthsayer is raising an army against the wardens. Sylah and Hassa must navigate the politics of this new world, all the while searching for Anoor.

Across the sea, the Blood Forged prepare for war, requesting aid from other governments. Jond’s role as major general sees him training soldiers for combat, but matters of the heart will prove to be the hardest battlefield.

The Zalaam celebrate the arrival of the Child of Fire, heralding the start of the final battle. Anoor’s doubts are eclipsed by the powers of her new god. Soon the Zalaam will set off on their last voyage—and few expect to return.

Do you feel it? Cresting the horizon? The darkness drawing in, the shadows elongating . . .

The Ending Fire comes.]]> 512 Saara El-Arifi 0593357000 Noah 5 4.05 2024 The Ending Fire (The Ending Fire Trilogy, #3)
author: Saara El-Arifi
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average rating: 4.05
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]]> <![CDATA[The Tyrant Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #3)]]> 51887751 752 Seth Dickinson 1466875143 Noah 5 4.34 2020 The Tyrant Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #3)
author: Seth Dickinson
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average rating: 4.34
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Monster Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #2)]]> 38117105 Game of Thrones, The Monster Baru Cormorant is the long-anticipated sequel to Seth Dickinson gut-wrenching debut, The Traitor Baru Cormorant.

Baru Cormormant's world was shattered by the Empire of Masks. To exact her revenge, she has clawed her way up razor-edged rungs of betrayal, sacrifice, and compromise, becoming the very thing she seeks to destroy.

Now she strides in the Masquerade's halls of power. To save the world, she must tear it asunder...and with it, all that remains of her soul.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.]]> 464 Seth Dickinson 1466875135 Noah 4 3.89 2018 The Monster Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #2)
author: Seth Dickinson
name: Noah
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2018
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[CompTIA A+ Exam - Mastery Guide: The Most Updated Resource to Pass Core 1 and Core 2 Exams at Your First Attempt]]> 195688382 You're gearing up for a pivotal step on your IT career journey. Every exam presents its own set of challenges, and acing the CompTIA A+ exams on your FIRST ATTEMPT demands more than just typical preparation.What you need isn't just another study guide - it's a mentor, a partner, a POWERHOUSE tool engineered specifically to GUARANTEE YOUR SUCCESS.This guide isn't just another book; it's the GOLD STANDARD of CompTIA A+ preparation resources. Here's Leading-edge and Up-to-the-minute: In a rapidly evolving field like IT, staying up-to-date is CRUCIAL. This guide is infused with the LATEST trends and updates, assuring you a preparation that's in sync with the most recent advancements in the industry.An Arsenal of Expertise: Every line in this guide is meticulously crafted by elite IT professionals. This isn't just an ordinary book, but a TREASURE TROVE of insights and wisdom derived from DECADES of experience in the field.Practical and Hands-on: Learning is more than just reading; it's about DOING. Each chapter is accompanied by PRACTICAL exercises and review quizzes that test and reinforce your newfound knowledge.A Tailored Learning Odyssey: The guide takes you on a comprehensive learning journey, from the basics of computer systems, through hardware, networking, mobile devices, troubleshooting, operating systems, security, and finally, operational procedures. It's a one-stop-shop for a holistic, well-rounded preparation.Endorsed by SUCCESSFUL Individuals: A multitude of IT professionals have used this guide to ACE the CompTIA A+ exams on their FIRST ATTEMPT. They've made it, proving that YOU CAN TOO.Now, picture yourself opening this book, diving headfirst into a world of knowledge waiting to be unveiled. Feel the surge of confidence as you assimilate new skills, knowing that you're becoming well-equipped to SMASH the exam. Visualize that exhilarating moment when you realize you're ready, and you TRULY ARE.Take the leap towards your prosperous future in IT. Because you deserve nothing but the BEST, and this guide is the ABSOLUTE BEST there is.Remember, learning isn't just a journey, it's a TRANSFORMATION. Let this guide be your LAUNCHPAD.Now, take the DECISIVE step. INVEST in your SUCCESS. Make this guide your trusted ally in the quest for IT mastery. Your triumphant journey starts here. PRESS THE BUY NOW BUTTON!]]> 284 Maxwell Turing Noah 0 3.50 CompTIA A+ Exam - Mastery Guide: The Most Updated Resource to Pass Core 1 and Core 2 Exams at Your First Attempt
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]]> This Gilded Abyss 123854415
She should have known Kessandra would fight back.

Consigned as Kessandra’s bodyguard, Nix grudgingly boards the Luminosity, a luxurious submersible that offers the only transportation to Fall. But Kessandra wasn’t truthful–surprise, surprise–and her “investigation� isn’t about the massacre, but rather what caused it: an illness that incites its victims into a violent craze.

When another royal is brutally murdered, Nix and Kess realize the disease has spread–and no one on the Luminosity is safe. If they’re going to survive until Fall, they’ll have to trust each other� but considering Kessandra is responsible for Quian’s death, that won’t be easy.]]> Rebecca Thorne Noah 3 4.10 2023 This Gilded Abyss
author: Rebecca Thorne
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]]> <![CDATA[The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)]]> 40189879 The Traitor Baru Cormorant is an epic geopolitical fantasy about one woman's mission to tear down an empire by learning how to rule it.

Tomorrow, on the beach, Baru Cormorant will look up from the sand of her home and see red sails on the horizon.

The Empire of Masks is coming, armed with coin and ink, doctrine and compass, soap and lies. They'll conquer Baru’s island, rewrite her culture, criminalize her customs, and dispose of one of her fathers. But Baru is patient. She'll swallow her hate, prove her talent, and join the Masquerade. She will learn the secrets of empire. She’ll be exactly what they need. And she'll claw her way high enough up the rungs of power to set her people free.

In a final test of her loyalty, the Masquerade will send Baru to bring order to distant Aurdwynn, a snakepit of rebels, informants, and seditious dukes. Aurdwynn kills everyone who tries to rule it. To survive, Baru will need to untangle this land’s intricate web of treachery - and conceal her attraction to the dangerously fascinating Duchess Tain Hu.

But Baru is a savant in games of power, as ruthless in her tactics as she is fixated on her goals. In the calculus of her schemes, all ledgers must be balanced, and the price of liberation paid in full.]]> 401 Seth Dickinson Noah 5 4.14 2015 The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)
author: Seth Dickinson
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average rating: 4.14
book published: 2015
rating: 5
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]]> A Lesson in Vengeance 55936465
Witchcraft is woven into the Dalloway School's history. The school doesn't talk about it, but the students do. And most memorable of all is the Dalloway Five--five students who all died mysteriously one after another, who some say were witches.

Before her girlfriend's tragic death, Felicity Morrow was drawn to the dark. But after a year away from Dalloway's ivy-covered campus, she's determined to leave all that behind her, focus on her senior thesis, and graduate. Only it's hard when Dalloway's occult history is everywhere. And when the new girl won't let her forget.

It's Ellis Haley's first year at Dalloway, and she's already amassed a loyal following. A prodigy novelist at seventeen, Ellis is eccentric and brilliant, and Felicity can't shake the pull she feels to her. So when Ellis asks Felicity for help researching the Dalloway Five for her second book, Felicity can't say no. Given her history with the arcane, Felicity is the perfect resource. And when history begins to repeat itself, Felicity will have to face the darkness in Dalloway--and in herself.]]> 377 Victoria Lee 0593305833 Noah 0 3.58 2021 A Lesson in Vengeance
author: Victoria Lee
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average rating: 3.58
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]]> <![CDATA[Pirate's Queen (Shade of the Seas #1)]]> 102186884
Queen Lucia of Moranth secretly yearns for adventure. Focused on the seriousness and monotony of regal responsibilities, the intelligent royal prepares for war when she learns a cruel cousin seeks her hand in marriage. But her plans are derailed when she’s kidnapped and stolen away on a ship belonging to a striking lady.

Alessandra D’Allyon despises the monarchy that killed her mother. Yet the new pirate captain is less than pleased to discover her crew holding the sovereign hostage without her permission. And she can barely resist her saucy guest’s advances when the alluring woman attempts a seduction.

Failing to convince the quippy commander into a roll between the sheets, Lucia lands in the midst of a battle after a rival vessel attacks. But when Alessandra ends up marooned with her gorgeous captive, working together to survive on a remote island stokes desires that can no longer be denied.

Will this unlikely pairing’s complicated passions forge a bond that lasts forever?

Pirate's Queen is the spicy first book in the Shades Of The Seas lesbian romance series. If you like complex characters, sexy scenes, and witty banter, then you’ll love Riley West's new book!]]> 337 Riley West Noah 0 4.07 Pirate's Queen (Shade of the Seas #1)
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]]> Faebound (Faebound, #1) 157993942
When a fatal mistake leads to Yeeran’s exile from the Elven lands, they are both forced into the terrifying wilderness beyond their borders. There they encounter the the fae court.

The fae haven’t been seen for a millennium. But now Yeeran and Lettle are thrust into their seductive world � torn between their loyalty to each other, their elven homeland, and their hearts. . .]]> 397 Saara El-Arifi Noah 4 3.74 2024 Faebound (Faebound, #1)
author: Saara El-Arifi
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average rating: 3.74
book published: 2024
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)]]> 40333989 Get ready for Samantha Shannon's new novel, A Day of Fallen Night, coming in February 2023!The New York Times bestselling "epic feminist fantasy perfect for fans of Game of Thrones" (Bustle).NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR AMAZON (Top 100 Editors Picks and Science Fiction and Fantasy) * CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY * BOOKPAGE * AUTOSTRADDLEA world divided.A queendom without an heir.An ancient enemy awakens.The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction--but assassins are getting closer to her door. Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.Across the dark sea, Tané has trained all her life to be a dragonrider, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel.Meanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.]]> 849 Samantha Shannon 163557028X Noah 0 4.22 2019 The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)
author: Samantha Shannon
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average rating: 4.22
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]]> Malice (Malice Duology, #1) 51530580 A princess isn’t supposed to fall for an evil sorceress. But in this darkly magical retelling of “Sleeping Beauty,� true love is more than a simple fairy tale.

Once upon a time, there was a wicked fairy who, in an act of vengeance, cursed a line of princesses to die. A curse that could only be broken by true love’s kiss.

You’ve heard this before, haven’t you? The handsome prince. The happily-ever-after.

Utter nonsense.

Let me tell you, no one in Briar actually cares about what happens to its princesses. Not the way they care about their jewels and elaborate parties and charm-granting elixirs. I thought I didn’t care, either.

Until I met her.

Princess Aurora. The last heir to Briar’s throne. Kind. Gracious. The future queen her realm needs. One who isn’t bothered that I am Alyce, the Dark Grace, abhorred and feared for the mysterious dark magic that runs in my veins. Humiliated and shamed by the same nobles who pay me to bottle hexes and then brand me a monster. Aurora says I should be proud of my gifts. That she . . . cares for me. Even though it was a power like mine that was responsible for her curse.

But with less than a year until that curse will kill her, any future I might see with Aurora is swiftly disintegrating—and she can’t stand to kiss yet another insipid prince. I want to help her. If my power began her curse, perhaps it’s what can lift it. Perhaps, together, we could forge a new world.

Nonsense again.

Because we all know how this story ends, don’t we? Aurora is the beautiful princess. And I�

I am the villain.]]> 470 Heather Walter 1984818651 Noah 0 3.92 2021 Malice (Malice Duology, #1)
author: Heather Walter
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average rating: 3.92
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]]> <![CDATA[A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos #0)]]> 60856683 A Day of Fallen Night, Samantha Shannon sweeps readers back to the universe of Priory of the Orange Tree and into the lives of four women, showing us a course of events that shaped their world for generations to come.

Tunuva Melim is a sister of the Priory. For fifty years, she has trained to slay wyrms � but none have appeared since the Nameless One, and the younger generation is starting to question the Priory's purpose.

To the north, in the Queendom of Inys, Sabran the Ambitious has married the new King of Hróth, narrowly saving both realms from ruin. Their daughter, Glorian, trails in their shadow � exactly where she wants to be.

The dragons of the East have slept for centuries. Dumai has spent her life in a Seiikinese mountain temple, trying to wake the gods from their long slumber. Now someone from her mother's past is coming to upend her fate.

When the Dreadmount erupts, bringing with it an age of terror and violence, these women must find the strength to protect humankind from a devastating threat.]]> 880 Samantha Shannon Noah 5 4.36 2023 A Day of Fallen Night (The Roots of Chaos #0)
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average rating: 4.36
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]]> <![CDATA[This Cursed Crown (These Feathered Flames, #2)]]> 58292233
Back at home, Asya enlists Nikov’s help to prove Izaveta is still alive, even as she finds herself forced toĚýnavigate the political world she always sought to avoid to save her queendom, her loved ones, and herself.
Ěý
But as the sisters work independently to reunite, a dangerous force lies in wait, trying to regain power in order to overthrow the monarchy…]]> 496 Alexandra Overy 0369705688 Noah 5 3.92 2022 This Cursed Crown (These Feathered Flames, #2)
author: Alexandra Overy
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average rating: 3.92
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Harrow the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #2)]]> 53086262 Harrow the Ninth, the sequel to the sensational, USA today best-selling novel Gideon the Ninth, turns a galaxy inside out as one necromancer struggles to survive the wreckage of herself aboard the Emperor's haunted space station.

She answered the Emperor's call.

She arrived with her arts, her wits, and her only friend.

In victory, her world has turned to ash.

After rocking the cosmos with her deathly debut, Tamsyn Muir continues the story of the penumbral Ninth House in Harrow the Ninth, a mind-twisting puzzle box of mystery, murder, magic, and mayhem. Nothing is as it seems in the halls of the Emperor, and the fate of the galaxy rests on one woman's shoulders.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus, last necromancer of the Ninth House, has been drafted by her Emperor to fight an unwinnable war. Side-by-side with a detested rival, Harrow must perfect her skills and become an angel of undeath � but her health is failing, her sword makes her nauseous, and even her mind is threatening to betray her.

Sealed in the gothic gloom of the Emperor's Mithraeum with three unfriendly teachers, hunted by the mad ghost of a murdered planet, Harrow must confront two unwelcome is somebody trying to kill her? And if they succeeded, would the universe be better off?

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.]]> 512 Tamsyn Muir Noah 0 to-read 4.28 2020 Harrow the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #2)
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]]> One Last Stop 55072663
But then, there’s this gorgeous girl on the train.

Jane. Dazzling, charming, mysterious, impossible Jane. Jane with her rough edges and swoopy hair and soft smile, showing up in a leather jacket to save August’s day when she needed it most. August’s subway crush becomes the best part of her day, but pretty soon, she discovers there’s one big problem: Jane doesn’t just look like an old school punk rocker. She’s literally displaced in time from the 1970s, and August is going to have to use everything she tried to leave in her own past to help her. Maybe it’s time to start believing in some things, after all.

Casey McQuiston’s One Last Stop is a magical, sexy, big-hearted romance where the impossible becomes possible as August does everything in her power to save the girl lost in time.]]> 377 Casey McQuiston Noah 5 3.99 2021 One Last Stop
author: Casey McQuiston
name: Noah
average rating: 3.99
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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I intended to use this book for when I needed a break away from my Sapphic Sci-Fi niche. I went in blind thinking “Just a normal romance story. A girl meets another girl on a train. Cool.� MAN WAS IT MUCH MORE THAN THAT!!!
]]> <![CDATA[The Battle Drum (The Ending Fire Trilogy #2)]]> 63902205 The Final Strife, the continuation of a visionary fantasy trilogy inspired by Africa and Arabia.

Anoor is the first blue-blooded ruler of the Wardens' Empire. But when she is accused of a murder she didn't commit, her reign is thrown into turmoil. She must solve the mystery and clear her name without the support of her beloved, Sylah.

Sylah braves new lands to find a solution for the hurricane that threatens to destroy her home. But in finding answers, she must make a decision, does she sacrifice her old life in order to raise up her sword once more?

Hassa's web of secrets grows ever thicker as she finds herself on a trail of crimes in the city. Her searching uncovers the extent of the atrocities of the empire's past and present. Now, she must guard both her heart and her land.

The three women find their answers, but they're not the answers they wanted. The drumbeat of change thrums throughout the world.

And it sings a song of war.

Ready we will be, when the Ending Fire comes,
When the Child of fire brings the Battle Drum,
The Battle Drum,
The Battle Drum.
Ready we will be, for war will come.]]> 540 Saara El-Arifi 0593356985 Noah 5 4.41 2023 The Battle Drum (The Ending Fire Trilogy #2)
author: Saara El-Arifi
name: Noah
average rating: 4.41
book published: 2023
rating: 5
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I remember reading the first book and thinking “I wonder what the â€zinesâ€� are like?â€� Man, I got exactly what I was asking for. I. Am. Obsessed. Anoor stole my heart in The Final Strife. Though in The Battle Drum, Anoor is beaten down quite a lot. She doesn’t have a break. It made it hard to see the bits of Anoor that shined in The Final Strife. However, by the end.. I think I see that piece coming back to her. But in all of the scariest ways possible. Sylah is stillâ€� Sylah
]]> <![CDATA[These Feathered Flames (These Feathered Flames, #1)]]> 54926296 Three Dark Crowns meets Wicked Saints in this queer #ownvoices retelling of “The Firebird,� a Russian folktale, by debut author Alexandra Overy.

When twin heirs are born in Tourin, their fates are decided at a young age. While Izaveta remained at court to learn the skills she’d need as the future queen, Asya was taken away to train with her aunt, the mysterious Firebird, who ensured magic remained balanced in the realm.

But before Asya’s training is completed, the ancient power blooms inside her, which can mean only one thing: the queen is dead, and a new ruler must be crowned.

As the princesses come to understand everything their roles entail, they’ll discover who they can trust, who they can love—and who killed their mother.
]]> 448 Alexandra Overy 1488076251 Noah 5 3.91 2021 These Feathered Flames (These Feathered Flames, #1)
author: Alexandra Overy
name: Noah
average rating: 3.91
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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]]> Carmilla 48037
But as Carmilla becomes increasingly strange and volatile, prone to eerie nocturnal wanderings, Laura finds herself tormented by nightmares and growing weaker by the day� Pre-dating Dracula by twenty-six years, Carmilla is the original vampire story, steeped in sexual tension and gothic romance.]]> 108 J. Sheridan Le Fanu 0809510839 Noah 0 to-read 3.88 1872 Carmilla
author: J. Sheridan Le Fanu
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average rating: 3.88
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]]> Patience & Sarah 31186
First self-published in 1969 (titled A Place for Us) in an edition of 1,000 copies, the author hand-sold the book on New York street corners; it garnered increasing attention to the point of receiving the American Library Association's first Gay Book Award in 1971. McGraw-Hill's version of the book a year later brought it to mainstream bookstores across the country.

Patience & Sarah is a historical romance whose drama was a touchstone for the burgeoning gay and women's activism of the 1960s and early 1970s. It celebrates the joys of an uninhibited love between two strong women with a confident defiance that remains relevant today.

Features an appendix of supplementary materials about Patience & Sarah and the author, as well as an introduction by acclaimed novelist Emma Donoghue.]]> 225 Isabel Miller 1551521911 Noah 0 to-read 3.91 1969 Patience & Sarah
author: Isabel Miller
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average rating: 3.91
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]]> Annie on My Mind 595375 Ěý
Of the author and the book, the Margaret A. Edwards Award committee said, “Using a fluid, readable style, Garden opens a window through which readers can find courage to be true to themselves.”]]> 234 Nancy Garden 0374404143 Noah 0 to-read 4.02 1982 Annie on My Mind
author: Nancy Garden
name: Noah
average rating: 4.02
book published: 1982
rating: 0
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]]> Aurora's Angel 58208210 Alone since her father’s murder, Aurora has spent years hunting his killers. Battle-weary she’s ready to start over where no one knows who or what she is � she just has one last mission. Everything is going to plan until she discovers the beautiful winged girl caged underground. Her decision to rescue Evie and to help her get home safely, despite avians being infamous for selling out shifters like Aurora to trophy hunters and black-market flesh dealers, will put her on a perilous path.
As the women travel together their attraction grows but Aurora is guarding her lonely heart almost as much as her dangerous secrets and Evie is struggling to accept how important Aurora has become to her.
When their enemies conspire to kill them, they may be each other’s only hope. Aurora is powerful but she’s also emotionally scarred and it will be up to Evie to save her from herself and fight for them. If she doesn't innocent people will die along with the guilty ones and Aurora will disappear from Evie’s life forever.

228,000 words]]> 545 Emily Noon 0473488329 Noah 4 4.24 2019 Aurora's Angel
author: Emily Noon
name: Noah
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2019
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[This Is How You Lose the Time War]]> 55710260 From award-winning authors Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone comes an enthralling, romantic novel spanning time and space about two time-traveling rivals who fall in love and must change the past to ensure their future.

Among the ashes of a dying world, an agent of the Commandment finds a letter. It reads: Burn before reading.

Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, becomes something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.

Except the discovery of their bond would mean the death of each of them. There’s still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win. That’s how war works, right?

Cowritten by two beloved and award-winning sci-fi writers, This Is How You Lose the Time War is an epic love story spanning time and space.]]> 223 Amal El-Mohtar Noah 0 to-read 3.93 2019 This Is How You Lose the Time War
author: Amal El-Mohtar
name: Noah
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2019
rating: 0
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]]> Macbeth 8852
This shocking tragedy - a violent caution to those seeking power for its own sake - is, to this day, one of Shakespeare’s most popular and influential masterpieces.]]> 249 William Shakespeare 0743477103 Noah 4 3.90 1623 Macbeth
author: William Shakespeare
name: Noah
average rating: 3.90
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rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Unspoken Name (The Serpent Gates, #1)]]> 45958704 A. K. Larkwood's The Unspoken Name is a stunning debut fantasy about an orc priestess turned wizard's assassin.

What if you knew how and when you will die?

Csorwe does—she will climb the mountain, enter the Shrine of the Unspoken, and gain the most honored title: sacrifice.

But on the day of her foretold death, a powerful mage offers her a new fate. Leave with him, and live. Turn away from her destiny and her god to become a thief, a spy, an assassin—the wizard's loyal sword. Topple an empire, and help him reclaim his seat of power.

But Csorwe will soon learn—gods remember, and if you live long enough, all debts come due.

At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

]]> 455 A.K. Larkwood 1250238919 Noah 4 3.90 2020 The Unspoken Name (The Serpent Gates, #1)
author: A.K. Larkwood
name: Noah
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2020
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Final Strife (The Ending Fire Trilogy #1)]]> 59821723 Red is the blood of the elite, of magic, of control.
Blue is the blood of the poor, of workers, of the resistance.
Clear is the blood of the slaves, of the crushed, of the invisible.

Sylah dreams of days growing up in the resistance, being told she would spark a revolution that would free the empire from the red-blooded ruling classes� tyranny. That spark was extinguished the day she watched her family murdered before her eyes.

Anoor has been told she’s nothing, no one, a disappointment, by the only person who matters: her mother, the most powerful ruler in the empire. But dust always rises in a storm.

Hassa moves through the world unseen by upper classes, so she knows what it means to be invisible. But invisibility has its uses: It can hide the most dangerous of secrets, secrets that can reignite a revolution.

As the empire begins a set of trials of combat and skill designed to find its new leaders, the stage is set for blood to flow, power to shift, and cities to burn.]]> 592 Saara El-Arifi 0593356950 Noah 5 wlw-journey 4.35 2022 The Final Strife (The Ending Fire Trilogy #1)
author: Saara El-Arifi
name: Noah
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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I’m so speechless right now� writing this literally minutes after finishing. I have no words. Anoor is definitely one of my favorite characters out of every book I’ve ever read. Her growth, self control, & willpower is admirable. So is Sylah. It was hard to side with her at first. Now??????? WHEW CHILE. If they both don’t make it out of this lovingly and alive. I will cry and throw up. Will be continuing this series!
]]> Sweet & Bitter Magic 54304189 In this debut fantasy, a witch cursed to never love meets a girl hiding her own dangerous magic, and the two strike a dangerous bargain to save their queendom.

Tamsin is the most powerful witch of her generation. But after committing the worst magical sin, she’s exiled by the ruling Coven and cursed with the inability to love. The only way she can get those feelings back—even for just a little while—is to steal love from others.

Wren is a source—a rare kind of person who is made of magic, despite being unable to use it herself. Sources are required to train with the Coven as soon as they discover their abilities, but Wren—the only caretaker to her ailing father—has spent her life hiding her secret.

When a magical plague ravages the queendom, Wren’s father falls victim. To save him, Wren proposes a bargain: if Tamsin will help her catch the dark witch responsible for creating the plague, then Wren will give Tamsin her love for her father.

Of course, love bargains are a tricky thing, and these two have a long, perilous journey ahead of them—that is, if they don't kill each other first..]]> 368 Adrienne Tooley 1534453857 Noah 0 to-read 3.69 2021 Sweet & Bitter Magic
author: Adrienne Tooley
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]]> <![CDATA[This Is How You Lose the Time War]]> 43352954 Burn before reading. Thus begins an unlikely correspondence between two rival agents hellbent on securing the best possible future for their warring factions. Now, what began as a taunt, a battlefield boast, grows into something more. Something epic. Something romantic. Something that could change the past and the future.

Except the discovery of their bond would mean death for each of them. There's still a war going on, after all. And someone has to win that war.]]> 209 Amal El-Mohtar Noah 0 to-read 3.87 2019 This Is How You Lose the Time War
author: Amal El-Mohtar
name: Noah
average rating: 3.87
book published: 2019
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]]> <![CDATA[Last Night at the Telegraph Club]]> 35224992 A story of love and duty set in San Francisco's Chinatown during the Red Scare.

“That book. It was about two women, and they fell in love with each other.� And then Lily asked the question that had taken root in her, that was even now unfurling its leaves and demanding to be shown the sun: “Have you ever heard of such a thing?�

Seventeen-year-old Lily Hu can’t remember exactly when the question took root, but the answer was in full bloom the moment she and Kathleen Miller walked under the flashing neon sign of a lesbian bar called the Telegraph Club.

America in 1954 is not a safe place for two girls to fall in love, especially not in Chinatown. Red-Scare paranoia threatens everyone, including Chinese Americans like Lily. With deportation looming over her father—despite his hard-won citizenship—Lily and Kath risk everything to let their love see the light of day.]]> 409 Malinda Lo 0525555250 Noah 0 to-read 4.21 2021 Last Night at the Telegraph Club
author: Malinda Lo
name: Noah
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2021
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]]> She Gets the Girl 58437812 She’s All That meets What If It’s Us in this swoon-worthy hate-to-love YA romantic comedy from #1 New York Times bestselling coauthor of Five Feet Apart Rachael Lippincott and debut writer Alyson Derrick.

Alex Blackwood is a little bit headstrong, with a dash of chaos and a whole lot of flirt. She knows how to get the girl. Keeping her on the other hand…not so much. Molly Parker has everything in her life totally in control, except for her complete awkwardness with just about anyone besides her mom. She knows she’s in love with the impossibly cool Cora Myers. She just…hasn’t actually talked to her yet.

Alex and Molly don’t belong on the same planet, let alone the same college campus. But when Alex, fresh off a bad (but hopefully not permanent) breakup, discovers Molly’s hidden crush as their paths cross the night before classes start, they realize they might have a common interest after all. Because maybe if Alex volunteers to help Molly learn how to get her dream girl to fall for her, she can prove to her ex that she’s not a selfish flirt. That she’s ready for an actual commitment. And while Alex is the last person Molly would ever think she could trust, she can’t deny Alex knows what she’s doing with girls, unlike her.

As the two embark on their five-step plans to get their girls to fall for them, though, they both begin to wonder if maybe they’re the ones falling…for each other.]]> 384 Rachael Lippincott 1534493794 Noah 0 to-read 4.09 2022 She Gets the Girl
author: Rachael Lippincott
name: Noah
average rating: 4.09
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]]> To Kill a Mockingbird 2657
Compassionate, dramatic, and deeply moving, "To Kill A Mockingbird" takes readers to the roots of human behavior - to innocence and experience, kindness and cruelty, love and hatred, humor and pathos. Now with over 18 million copies in print and translated into forty languages, this regional story by a young Alabama woman claims universal appeal. Harper Lee always considered her book to be a simple love story. Today it is regarded as a masterpiece of American literature.]]> 323 Harper Lee 0060935464 Noah 4 4.25 1960 To Kill a Mockingbird
author: Harper Lee
name: Noah
average rating: 4.25
book published: 1960
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)]]> 7260188 My name is Katniss Everdeen.
Why am I not dead?
I should be dead.

Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. Gale has escaped. Katniss's family is safe. Peeta has been captured by the Capitol. District 13 really does exist. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding.

It is by design that Katniss was rescued from the arena in the cruel and haunting Quarter Quell, and it is by design that she has long been part of the revolution without knowing it. District 13 has come out of the shadows and is plotting to overthrow the Capitol. Everyone, it seems, has had a hand in the carefully laid plans—except Katniss.

The success of the rebellion hinges on Katniss's willingness to be a pawn, to accept responsibility for countless lives, and to change the course of the future of Panem. To do this, she must put aside her feelings of anger and distrust. She must become the rebels' Mockingjay—no matter what the personal cost.]]> 390 Suzanne Collins 0439023513 Noah 4 4.10 2010 Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3)
author: Suzanne Collins
name: Noah
average rating: 4.10
book published: 2010
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)]]> 6148028 Sparks are igniting.
Flames are spreading.
And the Capitol wants revenge.

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are miraculously still alive. Katniss should be relieved, happy even. After all, she has returned to her family and her longtime friend, Gale. Yet nothing is the way Katniss wishes it to be. Gale holds her at an icy distance. Peeta has turned his back on her completely. And there are whispers of a rebellion against the Capitol—a rebellion that Katniss and Peeta may have helped create.

Much to her shock, Katniss has fueled an unrest that she's afraid she cannot stop. And what scares her even more is that she's not entirely convinced she should try. As time draws near for Katniss and Peeta to visit the districts on the Capitol's cruel Victory Tour, the stakes are higher than ever. If they can't prove, without a shadow of a doubt, that they are lost in their love for each other, the consequences will be horrifying.

In Catching Fire, the second novel of the Hunger Games trilogy, Suzanne Collins continues the story of Katniss Everdeen, testing her more than ever before . . . and surprising readers at every turn.]]> 391 Suzanne Collins 0439023491 Noah 5 4.34 2009 Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2)
author: Suzanne Collins
name: Noah
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2009
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)]]> 2767052
Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun. . . .

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.

Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before-and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.]]> 374 Suzanne Collins 0439023483 Noah 5 4.34 2008 The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
author: Suzanne Collins
name: Noah
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2008
rating: 5
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]]> Cut 662597
Now she's at Sea Pines, a "residential treatment facility" filled with girls struggling with problems of their own. Callie doesn't want to have anything to do with them. She doesn't want to have anything to do with anyone. She won't even speak.

But Callie can only stay silent for so long...]]> 151 Patricia McCormick 0439324599 Noah 4 3.77 2000 Cut
author: Patricia McCormick
name: Noah
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2000
rating: 4
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]]> The Great Gatsby 4671 The only edition of the beloved classic that is authorized by Fitzgerald’s family and from his lifelong publisher.

This edition is the enduring original text, updated with the author’s own revisions, a foreword by his granddaughter, and with a new introduction by National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward.

The Great Gatsby, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s third book, stands as the supreme achievement of his career. First published by Scribner in 1925, this quintessential novel of the Jazz Age has been acclaimed by generations of readers. The story of the mysteriously wealthy Jay Gatsby and his love for the beautiful Daisy Buchanan is an exquisitely crafted tale of America in the 1920s.]]> 180 F. Scott Fitzgerald 0743273567 Noah 3 3.93 1925 The Great Gatsby
author: F. Scott Fitzgerald
name: Noah
average rating: 3.93
book published: 1925
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Calculus Essentials For Dummies]]> 43585034 Calculus Essentials For Dummies (9781119591207) was previously published as Calculus Essentials For Dummies (9780470618356). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.



Many colleges and universities require students to take at least one math course, and Calculus I is often the chosen option. Calculus Essentials For Dummies provides explanations of key concepts for students who may have taken calculus in high school and want to review the most important concepts as they gear up for a faster-paced college course. Free of review and ramp-up material, Calculus Essentials For Dummies sticks to the point with content focused on key topics only. It provides discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical two-semester high school calculus class or a college level Calculus I course, from limits and differentiation to integration and infinite series. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical calculus concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need a refresher of the core concepts.

The Essentials For Dummies Series
Dummies is proud to present our new series, The Essentials For Dummies. Now students who are prepping for exams, preparing to study new material, or who just need a refresher can have a concise, easy-to-understand review guide that covers an entire course by concentrating solely on the most important concepts. From algebra and chemistry to grammar and Spanish, our expert authors focus on the skills students most need to succeed in a subject.]]> 192 Mark Ryan 1119591201 Noah 4 4.00 2010 Calculus Essentials For Dummies
author: Mark Ryan
name: Noah
average rating: 4.00
book published: 2010
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Patterns in Time]]> 60046833 Celebrate new stories from The Legend of Korra!

Your favorite characters from Team Avatar and beyond are here in this collection of stories, from the heartwarming to the hilarious. Join Korra, Asami, Mako, Bolin, Tenzin, and more familiar faces from The Legend of Korra, featured in stories specially crafted by a bevy of talented comics creators! Be sure to add these all-new stories to your Avatar Legends library!]]> 72 Michael Dante DiMartino 150672180X Noah 5 4.40 2022 The Legend of Korra: Patterns in Time
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars (The Legend of Korra, #1)]]> 41129909 Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Secret Origins: Batgirl, Afrina and the Glass Coffin) and with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of The Legend of Korra! Collects The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars Parts One, Two, and Three.

New beginnings for Korra and Asami!

After a refreshing sojourn in the Spirit World, Korra and Asami return to Republic City but find nothing but political hijinks and human vs. spirit conflict! Pompous developer Wonyong Keum plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, potentially severing an already tumultuous connection with the spirits. At the city's edge, Zhu Li enlists everyone she can to aid the thousands of hungry and homeless evacuees who have relocated there. Meanwhile, the Triple Threats' ruthless new leader, Tokuga, is determined to unite the other triads under his rule, no matter the cost.

In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other--but first, they've got to get better at being a team!]]> 240 Michael Dante DiMartino 1506702023 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.35 2019 The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars (The Legend of Korra, #1)
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.35
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, Part Three (Ruins of the Empire, #3)]]> 52560124 Kuvira's true nature is revealed, and the Earth Kingdom will feel the consequences!

Thanks to Commander Guan and Doctor Sheng's brainwashing technology, all hope for a fair election in the Earth Kingdom is lost. Korra works with Toph, Su, and Kuvira to plan a means to rescue not just the brainwashed Mako, Bolin, and Asami, but everyone else caught up in Guan's plan! With the Earth Empire potentially on the rise again, Kuvira pulls another trick from her sleeve . . . but whose side is she truly on?

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong ( Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko and Tim Hedrick, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!]]> 80 Michael Dante DiMartino 1506708897 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.43 2020 The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, Part Three (Ruins of the Empire, #3)
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2020
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire (The Legend of Korra, #2)]]> 51477196
On the eve of its first elections, the Earth Kingdom’s future is endangered by its past. As Kuvira works to reclaim her honor, the devious commander Guan undermines the peace Avatar Korra has established to take power for himself. Korra and Kuvira must learn to work together to ensure the future of the Earth Kingdom.

Enjoy the continuing Avatar adventures, now with a new sketchbook section and artist commentary! Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series!

Collects The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire Part One, Two, and Three.]]> 240 Michael Dante DiMartino 1506708935 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.38 2020 The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire (The Legend of Korra, #2)
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2020
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, Part Two (Ruins of the Empire, #2)]]> 44024246 What will it take to stop a war?

King Wu's dreams of peacefully transitioning the Earth Kingdom into a democracy are in danger when Commander Guan throws his political hat in the ring, hoping to subvert the new system from the inside out. But playing fair was never part of his plan; Guan and Dr. Sheng are using terrifying new technology to cement Guan's win! In a desperate attempt to save the Earth Kingdom from falling back into the dark days of conquest and empire, Korra and Kuvira convince an old friend to return and take the former commander on in the polls. But will it be enough?

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and illustrated by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the ultimate continuation of the beloved television series!]]> 80 Michael Dante DiMartino 1506708951 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.46 2019 The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, Part Two (Ruins of the Empire, #2)
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.46
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, Part One (Ruins of the Empire, #1)]]> 42104583 Korra must decide who to trust as the fate of the Earth Kingdom hangs in the balance!

On the eve of its first elections, the Earth Kingdom finds its future endangered by its past. Even as Kuvira stands trial for her crimes, vestiges of her imperial ambitions threaten to undermine the nation's democratic hopes. But when Korra, Asami, Mako, and Bolin don't all see eye-to-eye as to the solution, drastic measures will be taken to halt a new march to war!

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Michelle Wong (Goosebumps: Download and Die), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series!]]> 76 Michael Dante DiMartino 1506708943 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.38 2019 The Legend of Korra: Ruins of the Empire, Part One (Ruins of the Empire, #1)
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.38
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part Three (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, #3)]]> 36913851 The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars!

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Afrina and the Glass Coffin), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of the beloved television series!]]> 76 Michael Dante DiMartino 150670185X Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.39 2018 The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part Three (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, #3)
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.39
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part Two (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, #2)]]> 32470949
Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Afrina and the Glass Coffin), with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of The Legend of Korra!]]> 76 Michael Dante DiMartino 1506700403 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.32 2018 The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part Two (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, #2)
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part One (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, #1)]]> 33161035
A pompous developer plans to turn the new spirit portal into an amusement park, potentially severing an already tumultuous connection with the spirits. What's more, the triads have realigned and are in a brutal all-out brawl at the city's borders - where hundreds of evacuees have relocated!

In order to get through it all, Korra and Asami vow to look out for each other - but first, they've got to get better at being a team and a couple!

Written by series co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino and drawn by Irene Koh T.M.N.T., Sensation Comics featuring Wonder Woman, Secret Origins: Batgirl, Afrina and the Glass Coffin) and with consultation by Bryan Konietzko, this is the official continuation of The Legend of Korra!]]> 76 Michael Dante DiMartino 1506700152 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.32 2017 The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, Part One (The Legend of Korra: Turf Wars, #1)
author: Michael Dante DiMartino
name: Noah
average rating: 4.32
book published: 2017
rating: 5
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]]> Fantastic Mr. Fox 6693 96 Roald Dahl 0375822070 Noah 5 4.09 1970 Fantastic Mr. Fox
author: Roald Dahl
name: Noah
average rating: 4.09
book published: 1970
rating: 5
read at: 2014/06/03
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]]> Speak 39280444
"Speak up for yourself—we want to know what you have to say."

From the first moment of her freshman year at Merryweather High, Melinda knows this is a big fat lie, part of the nonsense of high school. She is friendless, outcast, because she busted an end-of-summer party by calling the cops, so now nobody will talk to her, let alone listen to her. As time passes, she becomes increasingly isolated and practically stops talking altogether. Only her art class offers any solace, and it is through her work on an art project that she is finally able to face what really happened at that terrible party: she was raped by an upperclassman, a guy who still attends Merryweather and is still a threat to her. Her healing process has just begun when she has another violent encounter with him. But this time Melinda fights back, refuses to be silent, and thereby achieves a measure of vindication.

In Laurie Halse Anderson's powerful novel, an utterly believable heroine with a bitterly ironic voice delivers a blow to the hypocritical world of high school. She speaks for many a disenfranchised teenager while demonstrating the importance of speaking up for oneself.

Speak was a 1999 National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature.]]> 224 Laurie Halse Anderson 0374311250 Noah 5 4.13 1999 Speak
author: Laurie Halse Anderson
name: Noah
average rating: 4.13
book published: 1999
rating: 5
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]]> The Things They Carried 133518
The Things They Carried depicts the men of Alpha Company: Jimmy Cross, Henry Dobbins, Rat Kiley, Mitchell Sanders, Norman Bowker, Kiowa, and the character Tim O’Brien, who has survived his tour in Vietnam to become a father and writer at the age of forty-three.

Taught everywhere—from high school classrooms to graduate seminars in creative writing—it has become required reading for any American and continues to challenge readers in their perceptions of fact and fiction, war and peace, courage and fear and longing. The Things They Carried won France's prestigious Prix du Meilleur Livre Etranger and the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize; it was also a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Critics Circle Award.]]> 246 Tim O'Brien 0767902890 Noah 4 4.14 1990 The Things They Carried
author: Tim O'Brien
name: Noah
average rating: 4.14
book published: 1990
rating: 4
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]]> Crier's War (Crier's War, #1) 41951626 Impossible love between two girls —one human, one Made.
A love that could birth a revolution.

After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, Designed to be the playthings of royals, took over the estates of their owners and bent the human race to their will.

Now, Ayla, a human servant rising the ranks at the House of the Sovereign, dreams of avenging the death of her family� by killing the Sovereign’s daughter, Lady Crier. Crier, who was Made to be beautiful, to be flawless. And to take over the work of her father.

Crier had been preparing to do just that—to inherit her father’s rule over the land. But that was before she was betrothed to Scyre Kinok, who seems to have a thousand secrets. That was before she discovered her father isn’t as benevolent as she thought. That was before she met Ayla.

Set in a richly-imagined fantasy world, Nina Varela’s debut novel is a sweepingly romantic tale of love, loss and revenge, that challenges what it really means to be human.]]> 464 Nina Varela 0062823965 Noah 0 to-read 4.12 2019 Crier's War (Crier's War, #1)
author: Nina Varela
name: Noah
average rating: 4.12
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]]> Iron Heart (Crier's War, #2) 44650326 if she hadn’t fallen in love first.Ěý

Now Ayla has pledged her allegiance to Queen Junn, who can help accomplish the human rebellion’s ultimate goal: destroy the Iron Heart. Without its power, the Automae will be weakened to the point of extinction. Ayla wants to succeed, but can’t shake the strong feelings she’s developed for Crier. And unbeknownst to her, Crier has also fled the palace, taking up among traveling rebels, determined to find and protect Ayla.

Even as their paths collide, nothing can prepare them for the dark secret underlying the Iron Heart.]]> 400 Nina Varela Noah 0 to-read 4.23 2020 Iron Heart (Crier's War, #2)
author: Nina Varela
name: Noah
average rating: 4.23
book published: 2020
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]]> She Drives Me Crazy 52516406 High school nemeses fall in love in this queer YA rom com perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Casey McQuiston.

After losing spectacularly to her ex-girlfriend in their first game since their break up, Scottie Zajac gets into a fender bender with the worst possible person: her nemesis, the incredibly beautiful and incredibly mean Irene Abraham. Things only get worse when their nosey, do-gooder moms get involved and the girls are forced to carpool together until Irene’s car gets out of the shop.

Their bumpy start only gets bumpier the more time they spend together. But when an opportunity presents itself for Scottie to get back at her toxic ex (and climb her school’s social ladder at the same time), she bribes Irene into playing along. Hijinks, heartbreak, and gay fake-dating scheme for the ages. From author Kelly Quindlen comes a new laugh-out-loud romp through the ups and downs of teen romance.]]> 288 Kelly Quindlen 1250209161 Noah 0 to-read 3.93 2021 She Drives Me Crazy
author: Kelly Quindlen
name: Noah
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2021
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]]> <![CDATA[The Faithless (Magic of the Lost, #2)]]> 59007314
The rebels have won, and the empire is withdrawing from Qazal. But undoing the tangled web that binds the two nations won't be easy, and Touraine and Luca will face their greatest challenge yet.

Luca needs to oust her uncle from the Balladairan throne once and for all and take her rightful place as Queen. But he won't let go of power so easily. When he calls for a "Trial of Competence" and Luca's allies start disappearing from her side, she will have to prove her might. And she knows someone who can help...

Touraine has found a home in the newly free country of Qazal. However, she soon realizes that leading a country and leading a revolution are two very different tasks. And, even more importantly, if Luca won't keep her promises, the Qazali could end up right back where they started.

Together, the two women must overcome their enemies, their history, and their heartbreak in order to secure Luca's power and Touraine's freedom.]]> 512 C.L. Clark Noah 5 wlw-journey 4.28 2023 The Faithless (Magic of the Lost, #2)
author: C.L. Clark
name: Noah
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2023
rating: 5
read at: 2023/03/13
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I was so engrossed in this world that as soon as I finished Book 1. I immediately bought book 2. Desperate to solve the “what if?� of the two protagonists, Touraine and Luca. I finished this book in 2 days whilst juggling college work. I. Am. Obsessed. With these characters. I am obsessed with the magical elements. I am obsessed with the cultural diversity. I am obsessed with the underlying messages. I recommend this collection for anyone with a need for constant drama, action, and plenty of sapphic writing. Enjoy :)
]]> <![CDATA[Building Secure Software: How to Avoid Security Problems the Right Way]]> 21122797
Building Secure Software cuts to the heart of computer security to help you get security right the first time. If you are serious about computer security, you need to read this book, which includes essential lessons for both security professionals who have come to realize that software is the problem, and software developers who intend to make their code behave. Written for anyone involved in software development and use—from managers to coders—this book is your first step toward building more secure software. Building Secure Software provides expert perspectives and techniques to help you ensure the security of essential software. If you consider threats and vulnerabilities early in the devel-opment cycle you can build security into your system. With this book you will learn how to determine an acceptable level of risk, develop security tests, and plug security holes before software is even shipped.

Inside you'll find the ten guiding principles for software security, as well as detailed coverage

Software risk management for security Selecting technologies to make your code more secure Security implications of open source and proprietary software How to audit software The dreaded buffer overflow Access control and password authentication Random number generation Applying cryptography Trust management and input Client-side security Dealing with firewalls Only by building secure software can you defend yourself against security breaches and gain the confidence that comes with knowing you won't have to play the "penetrate and patch" game anymore. Get it right the first time. Let these expert authors show you how to properly design your system; save time, money, and credibility; and preserve your customers' trust.]]> 731 John Viega Noah 3 college 2.50 2001 Building Secure Software: How to Avoid Security Problems the Right Way
author: John Viega
name: Noah
average rating: 2.50
book published: 2001
rating: 3
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]]> Operating System Concepts 40097751 Operating System Concepts Ěýhas been revised to keep it fresh and up-to-date with contemporary examples of how operating systems function, as well as enhanced interactive elements to improve learning and the student’s experience with the material. It combines instruction on concepts with real-world applications so that students can understand the practical usage of the content. End-of-chapter problems, exercises, review questions, and programming exercises help to further reinforce important concepts. New interactive self-assessment problems are provided throughout the text to help students monitor their level of understanding and progress. A Linux virtual machine (including C and Java source code and development tools) allows students to complete programming exercises that help them engage further with the material.]]> 1040 Abraham Silberschatz 1119124891 Noah 4 college 4.33 1985 Operating System Concepts
author: Abraham Silberschatz
name: Noah
average rating: 4.33
book published: 1985
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #1)]]> 42036538
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.

Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.

Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.

Of course, some things are better left dead.]]> 448 Tamsyn Muir 1250313198 Noah 0 to-read 4.19 2019 Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #1)
author: Tamsyn Muir
name: Noah
average rating: 4.19
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Find a Princess (Runaway Royals, #2)]]> 55100143 New York Times and USA Today bestseller Alyssa Cole’s second Runaway Royals novel is a queer Anastasia retelling, featuring a long-lost princess who finds love with the female investigator tasked with tracking her down.

Makeda Hicks has lost her job and her girlfriend in one fell swoop. The last thing she’s in the mood for is to rehash the story of her grandmother’s infamous summer fling with a runaway prince from Ibarania, or the investigator from the World Federation of Monarchies tasked with searching for Ibarania’s missing heir.

Yet when Beznaria Chetchevaliere crashes into her life, the sleek and sexy investigator exudes exactly the kind of chaos that organized and efficient Makeda finds irresistible, even if Bez is determined to drag her into a world of royal duty Makeda wants nothing to do with.

When a threat to her grandmother’s livelihood pushes Makeda to agree to return to Ibarania, Bez takes her on a transatlantic adventure with a crew of lovable weirdos, a fake marriage, and one-bed hijinks on the high seas. When they finally make it to Ibarania, they realize there’s more at stake than just cash and crown, and Makeda must learn what it means to fight for what she desires and not what she feels bound to by duty.]]> 367 Alyssa Cole 0062934007 Noah 3 wlw-journey 3.48 2021 How to Find a Princess (Runaway Royals, #2)
author: Alyssa Cole
name: Noah
average rating: 3.48
book published: 2021
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[The Rise of Kyoshi (The Kyoshi Novels, #1)]]> 41104164 442 F.C. Yee 1419735047 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.43 2019 The Rise of Kyoshi (The Kyoshi Novels, #1)
author: F.C. Yee
name: Noah
average rating: 4.43
book published: 2019
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Shadow of Kyoshi (The Kyoshi Novels, #2)]]> 50158990 The epic, can’t-miss follow-up to the New York Times bestselling Avatar, The Last Airbender:The Rise of Kyoshi
Ěý
Kyoshi’s place as the true Avatar has finally been cemented—but at a heavy cost. With her mentors gone, Kyoshi voyages across the Four Nations, struggling to keep the peace. But while her reputation grows, a mysterious threat emerges from the Spirit World. To stop it, Kyoshi, Rangi, and their reluctant allies must join forces before the Four Nations are destroyed irreparably. This thrilling follow-up continues Kyoshi’s journey from a girl of humble origins to the merciless pursuer of justice still feared and admired centuries after becoming the Avatar.
Ěý]]> 341 F.C. Yee 1419735055 Noah 5 avatar-stuff, wlw-journey 4.34 2020 The Shadow of Kyoshi (The Kyoshi Novels, #2)
author: F.C. Yee
name: Noah
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2020
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[The Dawn of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #1)]]> 58667490 From the New York Times bestselling author of Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi and Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi comes a thrilling new chapter in the Chronicles of the Avatar series

Yangchen’s inexperience may prove to be her greatest asset . . .

Plagued by the voices of Avatars before her for as long as she can remember, Yangchen has not yet earned the respect felt for Avatar Szeto, her predecessor. In an era where loyalty is bought rather than earned, she has little reason to trust her counsel. When Yangchen travels to Bin-Er in the Earth Kingdom on political business, a chance encounter with an informant named Kavik leads to a wary partnership. Bin-Er is a city ruled by corrupt shang merchants who have become resentful of the mercurial Earth King and his whims. To extract themselves from his influence, the shangs have one solution in mind: a mysterious weapon of mass destruction that would place power squarely in their hands. As Yangchen and Kavik seek to thwart the shangs� plan, their unlikely friendship deepens. But for Yangchen to chart her course as a singularly powerful Avatar, she must learn to rely on her own wisdom above all else.

This propulsive third installment in the Chronicles of the Avatar series illuminates Avatar Yangchen’s journey from uncertain young woman to revered leader.]]> 336 F.C. Yee 141975677X Noah 5 avatar-stuff 3.89 2022 The Dawn of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #1)
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name: Noah
average rating: 3.89
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood]]> 29780253
Trevor Noah’s unlikely path from apartheid South Africa to the desk of The Daily Show began with a criminal act: his birth. Trevor was born to a white Swiss father and a black Xhosa mother at a time when such a union was punishable by five years in prison. Living proof of his parents� indiscretion, Trevor was kept mostly indoors for the earliest years of his life, bound by the extreme and often absurd measures his mother took to hide him from a government that could, at any moment, steal him away. Finally liberated by the end of South Africa’s tyrannical white rule, Trevor and his mother set forth on a grand adventure, living openly and freely and embracing the opportunities won by a centuries-long struggle.

Born a Crime is the story of a mischievous young boy who grows into a restless young man as he struggles to find himself in a world where he was never supposed to exist. It is also the story of that young man’s relationship with his fearless, rebellious, and fervently religious mother—his teammate, a woman determined to save her son from the cycle of poverty, violence, and abuse that would ultimately threaten her own life.]]> 289 Trevor Noah 0385689225 Noah 4 4.48 2016 Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood
author: Trevor Noah
name: Noah
average rating: 4.48
book published: 2016
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Legacy of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #2)]]> 62996947 From the New York Times bestselling author of Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Rise of Kyoshi and Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Shadow of Kyoshi comes a thrilling new chapter in the Chronicles of the Avatar series and page-turning follow-up to Avatar, the Last Airbender: The Dawn of Yangchen

Common enemies make for strange friends . . .

Avatar Yangchen has succeeded in bringing a measure of stability to Bin-Er, but her successes have been limited to a single city, and rumors concerning Unanimity—a weapon capable of total obliteration—have led to increasing tensions among the Four Nations.

Desperate to restore diplomacy, Yangchen attempts to de-escalate hostilities between heads of state. But in the wake of a brutal assassination and the freeing of Unanimity, Yangchen is forced to bring Kavik—the trusted former companion whose betrayal crushed her—back into her fold.

As the Four Nations teeter on the brink of conflict and she begins to unravel the power-hungry Zongdu Chaisee’s true agenda, Yangchen is forced to measure the worth of humanity, and how much can be sacrificed in the name of balance.

This taut and provocative fourth installment in the Chronicles of the Avatar series follows Avatar Yangchen as she charts the course of her legacy, finally making peace with her choices and facing Avatarhood with the courage it demands.]]> 336 F.C. Yee 1419756796 Noah 0 to-read 4.14 2023 The Legacy of Yangchen (The Yangchen Novels, #2)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Unbroken (Magic of the Lost, #1)]]> 54467051 9780316542753

Touraine is a soldier. Stolen as a child and raised to kill and die for the empire, her only loyalty is to her fellow conscripts. But now, her company has been sent back to her homeland to stop a rebellion, and the ties of blood may be stronger than she thought.

Luca needs a turncoat. Someone desperate enough to tiptoe the bayonet's edge between treason and orders. Someone who can sway the rebels toward peace, while Luca focuses on what really matters: getting her uncle off her throne.

Through assassinations and massacres, in bedrooms and war rooms, Touraine and Luca will haggle over the price of a nation. But some things aren't for sale.]]> 464 C.L. Clark Noah 5 wlw-journey 3.83 2021 The Unbroken (Magic of the Lost, #1)
author: C.L. Clark
name: Noah
average rating: 3.83
book published: 2021
rating: 5
read at: 2023/03/10
date added: 2023/04/22
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SLOW. BURRRRNNNNN!!!! I am actually considering te-reading this book because of how rich the world building is, the cultural/religious differences of each region, and the magical elements. This world is SO addicting with twist after twist. So good even, that I immediately bought the second installment to the series and finished within 2 days. I highly recommend this series. Anticipating book 3!
]]> Wild and Wicked Things 58340704
On Crow Island, people whisper, real magic lurks just below the surface.Ěý

Neither real magic nor faux magic interests Annie Mason. Not after it stole her future. She’s only on the island to settle her late father’s estate and, hopefully, reconnect with her long-absent best friend, Beatrice, who fled their dreary lives for a more glamorous one.Ěý

Yet Crow Island is brimming with temptation, and the biggest one may be her enigmatic new neighbor.Ěý

Mysterious and alluring, Emmeline Delacroix is a figure shadowed by rumors of witchcraft. And when Annie witnesses a confrontation between Bea and Emmeline at one of the island's extravagant parties, she is drawn into a glittering, haunted world. A world where the boundaries of wickedness are tested, and the cost of illicit magic might be death.]]> 432 Francesca May 0316287156 Noah 4 wlw-journey 3.41 2022 Wild and Wicked Things
author: Francesca May
name: Noah
average rating: 3.41
book published: 2022
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Written in the Stars (Written in the Stars, #1)]]> 51179990 With nods to Bridget Jones and Pride and Prejudice, a charming #ownvoices queer rom-com debut about a free-spirited social media astrologer who agrees to fake a relationship with an uptight actuary until New Year’s Eve—with results not even the stars could predict!

After a disastrous blind date, Darcy Lowell is desperate to stop her well-meaning brother from playing matchmaker ever again. Love—and the inevitable heartbreak—is the last thing she wants. So she fibs and says her latest set up was a success. Darcy doesn’t expect her lie to bite her in the ass.

Elle Jones, one of the astrologers behind the popular Twitter account, Oh My Stars, dreams of finding her soul mate. But she knows it is most assuredly not Darcy... a no-nonsense stick-in-the-mud, who is way too analytical, punctual, and skeptical for someone as free-spirited as Elle. When Darcy’s brother—and Elle's new business partner—expresses how happy he is that they hit it off, Elle is baffled. Was Darcy on the same date? Because... awkward.

When Darcy begs Elle to play along, she agrees to pretend they’re dating to save face. But with a few conditions: Darcy must help Elle navigate her own overbearing family over the holidays and their arrangement expires on New Year’s Eve. The last thing they expect is to develop real feelings during a fake relationship.

But maybe opposites can attract when true love is written in the stars?]]> 370 Alexandria Bellefleur 0063000806 Noah 4 wlw-journey 3.85 2020 Written in the Stars (Written in the Stars, #1)
author: Alexandria Bellefleur
name: Noah
average rating: 3.85
book published: 2020
rating: 4
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]]> Messenger (The Giver, #3) 12930 Ěý
Matty has lived in Village and flourished under the guidance of Seer, a blind man known for his special sight. Village once welcomed newcomers, but something sinister has seeped into Village and the people have voted to close it to outsiders. Matty has been invaluable as a messenger. Now he must risk everything to make one last journey through the treacherous forest with his only weapon, a power he unexpectedly discovers within himself.]]> 169 Lois Lowry 0385732538 Noah 4 3.90 2004 Messenger (The Giver, #3)
author: Lois Lowry
name: Noah
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2004
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Oleander Sword (The Burning Kingdoms, #2)]]> 53446712 "Alluring, action-packed, and gut-wrenching," (Publishers Weekly, starred review), The Oleander Sword continues Tasha Suri's acclaimed Burning Kingdoms trilogy,in which a powerful priestess and a vengeful princess will change the fate of an empire. **

The prophecy of the nameless god—the words that declared Malini the rightful empress of Parijatdvipa—has proven a blessing and curse. She is determined to claim the throne that fate offered her. But even with the strength of the rage in her heart and the army of loyal men by her side, deposing her brother is going to be a brutal and bloody fight.

The power of the deathless waters flows through Priya’s blood. Thrice born priestess, Elder of Ahiranya, Priya’s dream is to see her country rid of the rot that plagues both Parijatdvipa's poisonous rule, and the blooming sickness that is slowly spreading through all living things. But she doesn’t yet understand the truth of the magic she carries.

Their chosen paths once pulled them apart. But Malini and Priya's souls remain as entwined as their destinies. And they soon realize that coming together is the only way to save their kingdom from those who would rather see it burn—even if it will cost them.

Praise for the Burning Kingdoms

"Will undoubtedly reshape the landscape of epic fantasy for years to come."�Booklist (starred review)

"Lush and stunning…this sapphic fantasy will rip your heart out." �BuzzFeed News

"Raises the bar for what epic fantasy should be." —Chloe Gong, author of These Violent Delights

"This cutthroat and sapphic novel will grip you until the very end." �Vulture (Best of the Year)

"It left me breathless." —Andrea Stewart, author of The Bone Shard Daughter

"I loved it." —Alix E. Harrow, Hugo award-winning author of The Once and Future Witches

"Suri's incandescent feminist masterpiece hits like a steel fist inside a velvet glove." —Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun]]> 512 Tasha Suri 0316538531 Noah 5 wlw-journey 4.34 2022 The Oleander Sword (The Burning Kingdoms, #2)
author: Tasha Suri
name: Noah
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2022
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Becoming Whole: A Healing Companion to Ease Emotional Pain and Find Self-Love]]> 32824195 Ease Emotional Pain. Improve Love Relations. Help Children Manage Crises.

Filled with warmth, empathy, and hope, Becoming Whole systematically teaches you how to ease emotional pain in your life and in the lives of those you care about. Powerfully illustrated by "Sessions"--stories of patients in treatment--and for the first time unveiling what goes on inside the heart and mind of a psychotherapist as they heal a patient's tangled heart, Becoming Whole is devoted to:

- Easing emotional distress that just won't go away
- Improving intimate love relations
- Helping parents with children, adolescents, or young adults in crisis

Insightful, powerful, and revealing, Becoming Whole is not only a healing companion, but a valuable life companion as well.

Proceeds from your purchase of this book will be used to directly help rape survivors and abused children.]]> 296 Bruce Alan Kehr 1626343853 Noah 4 3.89 2018 Becoming Whole: A Healing Companion to Ease Emotional Pain and Find Self-Love
author: Bruce Alan Kehr
name: Noah
average rating: 3.89
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]]> Son (The Giver, #4) 23342240 304 Lois Lowry 0544340663 Noah 5 3.94 2012 Son (The Giver, #4)
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average rating: 3.94
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]]> <![CDATA[The Giver Quartet (The Giver, #1-4)]]> 20880279

This boxed set includes the complete Newbery Medal–winning Giver Quartet series: The Giver, Gathering Blue, Messenger, and Son. In addition, it includes a new and exclusive map of the Giver world. Enter this dystopian, futuristic world through all four of these refreshed hardcovers on a page-turning dystopian journey that concludes the masterpiece The Giver started twenty years ago. A great deal and the perfect gift for a fan's library!]]> 1088 Lois Lowry 0544340620 Noah 4 4.55 2013 The Giver Quartet (The Giver, #1-4)
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]]> <![CDATA[Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2)]]> 23342232 183 Lois Lowry 0544340647 Noah 5 3.69 2000 Gathering Blue (The Giver, #2)
author: Lois Lowry
name: Noah
average rating: 3.69
book published: 2000
rating: 5
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]]> The Giver (The Giver, #1) 23342222 171 Lois Lowry 0544340639 Noah 5 4.30 1993 The Giver (The Giver, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1)]]> 52397
Lauren Olamina and her family live in one of the only safe neighborhoods remaining on the outskirts of Los Angeles. Behind the walls of their defended enclave, Lauren’s father, a preacher, and a handful of other citizens try to salvage what remains of a culture that has been destroyed by drugs, disease, war, and chronic water shortages. While her father tries to lead people on the righteous path, Lauren struggles with hyperempathy, a condition that makes her extraordinarily sensitive to the pain of others.

When fire destroys their compound, Lauren’s family is killed and she is forced out into a world that is fraught with danger. With a handful of other refugees, Lauren must make her way north to safety, along the way conceiving a revolutionary idea that may mean salvation for all mankind.]]> 345 Octavia E. Butler 0446675504 Noah 4 4.21 1993 Parable of the Sower (Earthseed, #1)
author: Octavia E. Butler
name: Noah
average rating: 4.21
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]]> Ashes (Seeds of America, #3) 28591677 Freedom for one, freedom for all?

That's the question that burns in Isabel's mind as she and Curzon forge on through chaos and fear toward the dream that's kept them alive for so many years: freedom. But her dream of living not as a "runaway" but as a free person with land and a family of her own seems impossibly far away. That dream hinges on one thing: finding her little sister, Ruth. It's been years since Ruth was stolen from her. Is she even alive? And if Isabel can find her, how will they make it safely through the war between the Patriots and the British that rages on as dangerously as ever, while bounty hunters try to kidnap them at every turn?

In the American Revolution, one must pick a side in order to survive. But how can you care about a nation's freedom when the very same nation has kept you in chains?

A heart-pounding and riveting story of perseverance and hope, Ashes is the highly anticipated conclusion to Laurie Halse Anderson's award-winning Seeds of America trilogy.]]> 298 Laurie Halse Anderson 1416961461 Noah 5 historical-fiction 4.24 2016 Ashes (Seeds of America, #3)
author: Laurie Halse Anderson
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average rating: 4.24
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]]> Forge (Seeds of America, #2) 12743853
Curzon navigates the dangers of being a runaway slave in this keenly felt second novel in in the historical middle grade The Seeds of America trilogy from acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson.

Blistering winds. Bitter cold. And the hope of a new future.

The Patriot Army was shaped and strengthened by the desperate circumstances of the Valley Forge winter. This is where Curzon the boy becomes Curzon the young man. In addition to the hardships of soldiering, he lives with the fear of discovery, for he is an escaped slave passing for free.

And then there is Isabel, who is also at Valley Forge—against her will. She and Curzon have to sort out the tangled threads of their friendship while figuring out what stands between the two of them and true freedom.]]> 320 Laurie Halse Anderson 1416961453 Noah 4 historical-fiction 4.21 2010 Forge (Seeds of America, #2)
author: Laurie Halse Anderson
name: Noah
average rating: 4.21
book published: 2010
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]]> Chains (Seeds of America #1) 16128027
As the Revolutionary War begins, thirteen-year-old Isabel wages her own fight...for freedom. Promised freedom upon the death of their owner, she and her sister, Ruth, in a cruel twist of fate become the property of a malicious New York City couple, the Locktons, who have no sympathy for the American Revolution and even less for Ruth and Isabel. When Isabel meets Curzon, a slave with ties to the Patriots, he encourages her to spy on her owners, who know details of British plans for invasion. She is reluctant at first, but when the unthinkable happens to Ruth, Isabel realizes her loyalty is available to the bidder who can provide her with freedom.

From acclaimed author Laurie Halse Anderson comes this compelling, impeccably researched novel that shows the lengths we can go to cast off our chains, both physical and spiritual.]]> 338 Laurie Halse Anderson 1416998616 Noah 5 historical-fiction 4.22 2008 Chains (Seeds of America #1)
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average rating: 4.22
book published: 2008
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]]> <![CDATA[The Jasmine Throne (The Burning Kingdoms, #1)]]> 50523477 Empire of Sand and Realm of Ash Tasha Suri's The Jasmine Throne, beginning a new trilogy set in a world inspired by the history and epics of India, in which a captive princess and a maidservant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies on a dark journey to save their empire from the princess's traitor brother.

Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the source of the powerful, magical deathless waters � but is now little more than a decaying ruin.

Priya is a maidservant, one among several who make the treacherous journey to the top of the Hirana every night to clean Malini’s chambers. She is happy to be an anonymous drudge, so long as it keeps anyone from guessing the dangerous secret she hides.

But when Malini accidentally bears witness to Priya’s true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled. One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. The other is a priestess seeking to find her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire.]]> 533 Tasha Suri 0356515648 Noah 5 wlw-journey 4.12 2021 The Jasmine Throne (The Burning Kingdoms, #1)
author: Tasha Suri
name: Noah
average rating: 4.12
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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