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The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby | Duo Review

The Other Side of Lost by Jessi Kirby | Duo Review

This review is a combined effort between me and my sister. We read a book and review it by asking each other questions related to the title we are reviewing. The idea is to provide you with two different perspectives: that of an English (Iris) and medicine student (Merel). This review might contain spoilers, as we may discuss any part of the story (sometimes the questions we ask each other might be general, while other times they might touch upon something specific about the ending, etc). If you have not read the book and do not wish to be spoiled you might want to avoid this post. Iris asks Merel: You never hiked a trail like in The Other Side of Lost, does reading about…

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Edinburgh Independent Bookshop Guide

Edinburgh Independent Bookshop Guide

Moving to a new city (read: new country) comes with the added bonus to discover and explore new bookstores. As I happened to have some spare time in the first few weeks, I explored in excess and happened upon some bookstores that I quickly found myself falling in love with. The first thing I discovered when I looked up the various bookstores in Edinburgh was that there are a lot of them. The second thing that most of them are independent bookstores. It happens to be that both of those things make me very very happy. I decided on two beautiful, albeit different, independent bookshops that stood out to me (and which I am definitely visiting again). Golden Hare Books Golden Hare Books is my number…

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Reign the Earth by A. C. Gaughen | Book Review

Reign the Earth by A. C. Gaughen | Book Review

Reign the Earth is such a richly spun tale full of amazingness that I am having trouble forming cohesive sentences about it, let alone write a full review. However, I decided that I am going to try because I want nothing more than to persuade you to read this book as well. I want to see this book on your shelves, your TBRs, and in your lives, period. Why you need to read Reign the Earth The main character, Shalia, is fiercely loyal and brave. She is such a selfless individual who, when faced with tough decisions, isn’t above doing everything in her powers to do the right thing. I loved getting to know her and seeing how she tackled the struggles that came her…

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Epic Love Stories to Turn to in Times of Need

Epic Love Stories to Turn to in Times of Need

If I got paid for every time I get asked ‘what’s up’ with ‘my love life’, I’d surely be a millionaire by now. Whether it be by a meddling aunt, your parents, or by curious friends that particular question always manages to exhaust me. So for everyone that’s still wondering: the ‘love life’ is non-existent. There’s no man (or woman) in my life. As a matter of fact, I am pretty sure Prince Charming took a detour in getting here (a serious error in judgment on his end). To everyone who lives through the same, this post is for you! Most days I am totally fine with my single way of life. But some days, the lack of that epic love story makes me feel a little ‘meh.’…

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