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All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

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5.0

A move that transports you to another time and place and pulls in every imaginable heart string.
Sabriel by Garth Nix

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4.0

This novel is transporting and riveting. If you wish to delve into a completely different world this is the book for you.
Heartless by Marissa Meyer

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4.0

No one is born cruel, cold and heartless - it is society that turns people to these emotions and harden even the softest hearts. In Lewis Carrol's novel Alice in Wonderland we are introduced to a tyrannical character who's penchant for decapitation as a form of punishment is par for the course in her realm. Marissa Meyer has taken this character and looked beyond the initial impression of the Queen of Hearts and decided to dive deeper and try weave a tale for the Queen and her cut-throat, blood-thirsty nature.

Heartless, a tale of the Queen of Hearts before she gained this ill fated title, is a story that from the first chapter draws you into a world of whimsy, 'stuff and nonsense' and creates false hope for even the most pessimistic of reader. Catherine, the daughter of a Marquis, has a humble dream of being a baker but upon meeting Jest, the King of Hearts newest court jester who dazzles the crowd with his magical performances captures not only the kingdoms attention and praise, but Catherine's tender heart.

Filled with beautiful characters, scenic description and a roller coaster of emotion this is the Happily NEVER After novel we've all been waiting for.
Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst

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3.0

It is not easy to be in love, it is even harder to be in love with your betrothed's sibling. And when that sibling turns out to be his sister, feelings, plans and everything in-between are bound to be hurt.

Denna, raised as nobility with the knowledge that one day she shall reign a kingdom is betrothed to Thandi, the chosen heir of the Mynarian kingdom. His sister, Mare, is passionate about one thing and one thing only - horses. That is, until she meets Denna who stirs feelings in her she wasn't aware she had.

A beautifully scripted novel which touches upon the complication of being in love with who society would deem the "wrong" person amidst times of magic and impending war. A lovely read, although the romance between our two protagonists could have started sooner so as to invite the reader in to enjoy it longer.