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    Book Review: Shadow & Storms by Helen Scheuerer

    Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Adult Pages / Hours: 420 / 13h8 mins Format: Audiobook Rating: Goodreads summary: “She was ready to shed blood, ready to take back what was hers.” The time has come to make one last stand against the forces of cursed men and monsters. But Thea’s enemies are only getting stronger. With allies divided and an outnumbered army, she must race against her own fate to secure the future of the midrealms – or die trying. A prophecy is looming, and Thea’s life is in the balance. Does she have the power to cheat death itself? Love and loyalty will be tested. Bonds will fracture forever. But all…

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    New Year, New Me, New Reading Goals for 2025

    It’s the start of a new year, which means it’s time to set my 2025 reading goals. Last year, my main goal was to read 24 books, and I accomplished that—barely. But hey, it still counts, right? This year, I’m aiming a little higher. Let’s dive into my goals for 2025! Setting My 2025 Reading Goal This year, I want to read 30 books. Last year, I read 25, but it took some serious power reading on New Year’s Eve to make it happen (I finished at 10:45 p.m.!). Despite cutting it so close, I feel confident I can hit 30 books this year. Why? Audiobooks. I discovered them late…