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Book Review: A Thousand Ships by Natalie Haynes

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I must have bought A Thousand Ships a few months ago but never got to reading it. I was going through my Kindle library the other day and decided now was the time to finally read it. So what did I think about the book? Read on to find out. *Disclosure: Some of the links …

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Book Review: Hyde by Craig Russell

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Hyde by Craig Russell is a retelling of the classic “The Strange Case Of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” by Robert Louis Stevenson. I remember reading the original as a teen and loving the story so when I saw this book out for review I couldn’t stop myself from requesting it. So what did I …

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Blog Tour: Set My Heart To Five By Simon Stephenson – With Midas

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Welcome to my stop on the Set My Heart To Five blog tour! What makes this review even more special is the fact that this is my first tour for 2021! I am so excited to be a part of this and I cannot thank Amber at Midas enough for sending me the book and …

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Book Review: The Gilded Ones By Namina Forna

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It has been a few day since I finished reading The Gilded Ones. My mind still hasn’t recovered from what a ride that was. So what did I think about it? Read on to find out more. *Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning at no additional cost to you, I will …

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Book Review: Shadow And Bone By Leigh Bardugo

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Shadow And Bone has always been on my list but I never really got to reading it until now. It was only when Netflix announced the live-action adaptation did I make up my mind and I got the book for myself. So what did I think about the book? Read on to find out. *Disclosure: …

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We Need To Talk About Fate: The Winx Saga

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In late 2020, Netflix said they were releasing Fate: The Winx Saga. The show was described as a reboot of “Winx Club” that aired between 2004 and 2019. And as with all Netflix adaptions, Fate: The Winx Saga was made to be a darker, grittier version of the cartoon that is aimed towards an older …

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Book Review: Hidden In Plain Sight by Jeffrey Archer

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It is no secret that I love Jeffrey Archer. His books are some of my favorites and you will find many reviews for his work on my blog. So when I heard that the second book in the Warwick series was coming out, I immediately preordered the book and waited for my copy of Hidden …

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The Mask Of Mirrors

Book Review: The Mask Of Mirrors by M.A Carrick

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The Mask Of Mirrors is the perfect start to 2021! Did I expect the book to be as good as it was? Not really so let me tell you, my mind is blown! I am speechless. Read on to find out what I thought about this book in detail. *Disclosure: Some of the links below …

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Book Review: The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

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The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue was easily one of the most hyper books of last year. It was everywhere! Wherever I looked I saw bloggers and booktubers talking about it so obviously I had to get the book for myself! I am a great fan of VE Schwab and a Darker Shade Of Magic …

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Going Self-Hosted Vs. Having A Free Blog

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Last week marked my one year blog birthday. In 2020 I made the decision to go self-hosted after being on a free blog for years. And that got me thinking about how uninformed I was when I first started blogging. I had no idea what I was doing and made the rash decision of jumping …

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#TheGildedOnes by #NaminaForna ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ . T #TheGildedOnes by #NaminaForna ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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The Gilded Ones is about Deka, a sixteen year old girl who’s blood runs gold. Shunned by her village because of this, she is taken over by a mysterious woman who rescues her from her plight and who sends her to join a specialist force of similar girls like herself. She is an alaki, a woman with super human ability thought to have descended from supernatural beings. And together with the rest of her kind, they are the only ones who can defeat the Deathshrieks who have plagued their homeland for generations. During her time training, Deka discovers more about herself and the rest of the Alaki. And what her discovery would mean for the future of all of their lives.
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I honestly cannot stop thinking about this book. The world-building is fantastic and very well thought through. I was surprised by how diverse the characters were. This is a story about female friendship and sisterhood.
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Fast-paced, exciting, and brilliantly executed, The Gilded Ones should be a must-read on everyone’s list. 
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#DesiDelicacies by #ClaireChambers ⭐⭐⭐⭐ . #DesiDelicacies by #ClaireChambers ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Thank you so much @panmacmillanindia for sending me a copy of Desi Delicacies to review. This was a Christmas present that made the week so much better!
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I like to say that after books, food is my second love. Put them both together and you get a great combination! And Desi Delicacies did just that. A collection of short stories and essays centered around food from Muslim South Asia, this book made me hungry. The first half of the book is made up of essays while the second half contains the stories. Each chapter is a short and very easy to read. I loved how the essays brought to life the history of food and spoke about the Muslim diaspora from around the world.
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Desi Delicacies is a love letter to food. Each page is brilliantly curated and leaves you literally wanting more. 
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And the best part of it all? This book contains recipes! So after you read about a certain food, you can go into your kitchen and cook it yourself! I cannot wait to try out the Katchi Biryani and Warqi Samosa at home soon.
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Hello there! How have you been? 🌻 Hello there! How have you been? 🌻
#HiddenInPlainSight by #JeffreyArcher ⭐⭐⭐ . #HiddenInPlainSight by #JeffreyArcher ⭐⭐⭐
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Part 2 of the Warwick Series, Hidden In Plain Sight starts off where the first ended. William Warwick has now been moved to the drugs squad and the team is tasked with finding a major supplier. Meanwhile, Williams and Beths wedding plans take way. 
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I was so excited for this book and immediately pre-ordered it once it was available. The first book in the series, #NothingVentured was a favorite and I couldn't wait to read the second book. But alas, this one didn't live up to my expectations and I was left feeling slightly disappointed. 
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The plot was fun and enjoyable but not as much as I had hoped it to be.
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#QOTD Has any anticipated read left you disappointed? 
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Ah, 2020. The year that broke us and built us righ Ah, 2020. The year that broke us and built us right back up again. What even was last year? It feels like a dream of sorts. One from which I have unfortunately not woken up from. The world was in shambles and everything went crazy! The only thing that kept me sane was the books that I got to read. I mean, I had a lot of extra time on my hands since I started working from home and that obviously meant more books to read.
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Looking back, there are a few titles that come to mind over and over again when I think about last year. These books should definitely be on your TBR list.
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#QOTD Which book was your favourite from last year? 📚
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How time flies! It feels like only yesterday when How time flies! It feels like only yesterday when I decided to go self-hosted. The idea had been in my head for a long time and I felt 2020 would be the perfect time to do it. I did try going self-hosted earlier but that only ended in a disaster. Taking what I learned from my previous attempt, I bought my domain and set up “ThatZenBlog” on 03rd January 2020. Here’s to my first blogging birthday! 🍰
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Seasons Greetings everyone! 💫🎄 . Christmas m Seasons Greetings everyone! 💫🎄
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Christmas meant that I "dressed" up and put on a presentable face for the first time in months so that obviously meant taking a new picture right? 
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Here's looking forward to 2021 🌻
#Throwback to the early summer sky! I love watchin #Throwback to the early summer sky! I love watching the summer flowers bloom. Missed most of my favorites this year since I was at home. Let's hope next year is better for all of us 🌻
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One of my favorite activities during #Christmas is One of my favorite activities during #Christmas is to #diy a wreathe using leftover decorations.
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All you need is a clothes hanger, some staple pins and decoration.
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💫 Bend the clothes hanger into a rough round shape. This will be your frame.
💫 Wrap the streamers around the frame and staple the ends together.
💫 Staple on any additional decorations that you want onto the streamers. 
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And there you have it, your own DIY Wreathe. For the best effect, choose colors that compliment each other. 
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