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lgbtqreads · 1 year

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Happy Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week 2023!

Happy Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week! Running from February 19-25, 2023, this week we’re celebrating aromantic rep, so check out these titles! (Representation is included/highlighted with each title, where I know it.) As usual, all links are affiliate and earn a percentage of income for the site, so please use them if you can! Please note this roundup only features titles that were not…

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#Ann Zhao #aroace #aromantic #Arospec #Dear Wendy #Emma K. Ohland #Every Bird a Prince #Finn Longman #Funeral Girl #Jenn Reese #Kalyn Josephson #Quinton Li #Sarah Costello #Tell Me How it Ends #The Butterfly Assassin

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bookaddict24-7 · 8 months

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New Young Adult Releases! (September 26th, 2023)

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Have I missed any new Young Adult releases? Have you added any of these books to your TBR? Let me know!

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New Standalones/First in a Series:

The Scarlet Veil by Shelby Mahurin

The Prince & the Coyote by David Bowles

A British Girl's Guide to Hurricanes & Heartbreak by Laura Taylor Namey

If I Have to Be Haunted by Miranda Sun

Mermaids Never Drown by Various

Down Came the Rain by Jennifer Mathieu

Find Him Where You Left Him Dead by Kristen Simmons

Firsts & Lasts by Various

The Changing Man by Tomi Oyemakinde

A Pretty Implausible Premise by Karen Rivers

This Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson

Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

Roses & Violets by Gry Kappel Jensen

Mall Goth by Kate Leth, Diana Sousa, & Robin Crank

New Sequels:

A Grim & Sunken Vow (The Hollow Star Saga #3) by Ashley Shuttleworth

Foul Heart Hunstman (Foul Lady Fortune #2) by Chloe Gong

Cage of Dreams (City of Nightmares #2) by Rebecca Schaeffer

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Happy reading!

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books-to-add-to-your-tbr · 17 days

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Title: This Dark Descent

Author: Kalyn Josephson

Series or standalone: series

Publication year: 2023

Genres: fiction, fantasy, romance, LGBT+, mythology

Blurb: Mikira Rusel's family has long been famous for breeding enchanted horses, but their prestige is no match for their rising debts. To save her ranch, Mikira has only one option: she must win the Illinir, a treacherous horse race whose riders either finish maimed or murdered...yet each year, competitors return, tempted by its alluring prize money and unparalleled prestige. Mikira's mission soon unites her with Arielle Kadar, an impressive yet illicit enchanter just beginning to come into her true power, and Damien Adair, a dashing young lord in the midst of a fierce succession battle. Both have hidden reasons of their own to help Mikira...as well as their own blood feuds to avenge.

#this dark descent #our deadly designs #kalyn josephson #series #2023 #fiction #fantasy #romance #lgbt #mythology

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deathsweetblossoms · 3 months

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“So be angry, my lion, and let the world tremble in your wake."

This Dark Descent

#I’m a little obsessed with them #I want the whole book from only their pov #this dark descent #Kalyn josephson #Arielle x Damien #Ari x Damien #DEMIROMANTIC REP #three star read though because Mikira’s pov kind of ruins it for me #and also I hate books where animas die like this lol #2024 reads

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blogthefiresidechats · 3 months

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Latest haul...

Well, as you can guess, I made another run at the bookstore. Today I actually got to visit two different bookstores….came home with 10 more books to add to the collection. My hubby and I didn’t really get to do anything for Valentine’s Day because we were both working. So much hubby took the day off from work today so that we could spend the day doing fun stuff.

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oracleofmadness · 8 months

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Wow! So unexpected! In a great way!

The Lgbtq rep (yes!!!), the excitement, the nonstop action but with staggering emotions and character development! Really fun read.

I enjoyed this immensely. I feel like this is a great book to pick up if anybody is ever in a book slump. This has everything needed to take a person's (at least mine!) mind off the real world. Basically, this just delivered and hit me in a good way.

Definitely recommend this!

Out September 26, 2023!

Thank you, Netgalley and Publisher, for this Arc!

#book #bookish #books #bookworm #book review #currently reading #read #bookblogger #reading #fantasy #This Dark Descent #kalyn josephson

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someonelookingpraediti · 7 months

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OwlCrate Unboxing

Power has a Price October 2023

It's definitely Autumn - this box proves that! The theme is "Power has a Price".

The featured book is "This Dark Descent", by Kalyn Josephson. It's a really nice special edition, with a completely redesigned cover, artwork on the inside of the dust jacket, foiling on the hardcase, stencilled edges. It has two different artwork endpapers, and loads of interesting stuff inside, like family trees, a dedicated signature page, a bound-in author letter, and a bonus chapter. It's just that the plot doesn't look that good? I might be wrong, it might be better than it sounds.

The first item is a scarf. This is inspired by "Once Upon a Broken Heart". It's a cool item to get, and it's a really nice design! I'm not a big scarf wearer - I don't like things too near my face, but I imagine this will be a big hit.

Next is a sticker set. These are based on "The Poppy War", which I haven't read. They're good stickers because they're transparent so they're quite versatile, but they don't look good unless they're against a plain white background.

Next is a spoon rest. I don't need one, but I'll use it, because it's such a nice design! It's all autumnal, with pumpkins and mushrooms! This is inspired by "The Nature of Witches". This is a really good quality item, and really unusual.

The last item is a lip balm, based on "The Priory of the Orange Tree". I've had a lip balm from this creator before, and like the other, this one doesn't smell or taste of anything (it's supposed to be snow cream spiced latte inspired) but unlike the last one, I'm actually not allergic to this one!

This month's pin is inspired by "Howl's Moving Castle".

#unboxing #owlcrate #power has a price #this dark descent #kalyn josephson

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linseymiller · 2 years

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pls join us

#prince of song & sea #prince of song and sea #linsey miller #emma theriault #diana pinguicha #maria ingrande mora #rosiee thor #kalyn josephson

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acourtofpaperandink · 7 months

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Book Review: This Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson

Post by: BookGirl Title This Dark Descent By: Kalyn Josephson Cover: Not a big fan of this cover. I get that it’s supposed to look like statues but with it all one color the details get lost. I just don’t think it’s very eye catching. Story: ★★★ So this is a YA fantasy that follows two main characters, Mikira and Arielle. Mikira is trying to save her family’s failing enchanted horse ranch.…

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#kalyn josephson #this dark descent #ya book #yabooks

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jessryno · 7 months

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Book Review: This Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson

Post by: BookGirl Title This Dark Descent By: Kalyn Josephson Cover: Not a big fan of this cover. I get that it’s supposed to look like statues but with it all one color the details get lost. I just don’t think it’s very eye catching. Story: ★★★ So this is a YA fantasy that follows two main characters, Mikira and Arielle. Mikira is trying to save her family’s failing enchanted horse ranch.…

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#kalyn josephson #this dark descent #ya book #yabooks

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lilibetbombshell · 8 months

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qbdatabase · 8 months

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The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson Princess Thia was born to be a crow rider—a warrior. In her kingdom of Rhodaire, magical elemental crows keep the city running. But when the Illucian empire invades, they kill all the crows in a horrible fire that also robs Thia of her mother and mentor.

#mental health rep #YA books #fantasy #YA fantasy #bookblr #the storm crow #Kalyn Josephson #queer side characters

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darknight1192 · 9 months

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#the storm crow #the crow rider #books #kalyn josephson #made with canva

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books-to-add-to-your-tbr · 9 months

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Title: The Storm Crow

Author: Kalyn Josephson

Series or standalone: series

Publication year: 2019

Genres: fiction, fantasy, romance, LGBT+, mental health

Blurb: Princess Thia was born to be a crow rider, a warrior. In her kingdom of Rhodaire, magical elemental crows keep the city running...but when the Illucian empire invades, they kill all the crows in a horrible fire that also robs Thia of her mother and mentor. Thia's sister Caliza becomes the new queen of Rhodaire, forced to agree to a marriage between Thia and the Illucian heir in an effort to save her people. Prince Ericen is rude and cruel, and Thia can't imagine travelling into the heart of an enemy city after so much has been taken from her...but before she leaves, she finds a crow egg in the rubble of the rookery. Deep in the heart of Ilucia, she must hatch the last crow, hold her own against the crown prince, and ignite a rebellion to take back what is hers.

#the storm crow #the crow rider #kalyn josephson #series #2019 #fiction #fantasy #romance #lgbt #mental health

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just-a-bookish-reader · 10 months

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This Dark Descent by Kalyn Josephson

a book review

"That name had meant something once; Mikira would see that it did again."

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The combination of a high fantasy world (albeit, replete with guns), dark fantasy detailing, vibes, and themes, as well as the past and present of Jewish people and our experiences, makes for a novel that entrances the reader - all while keeping the story somewhat grounded in reality- all the way through to the last page. When challah bread is mentioned for the first time, it's nearly startling, despite knowing that the book was going to have Jewish mythology, which I - a Jewish woman - should be used to, the mention of simple bread nearly took me out from whatever spell Kalyn Josephson's writing was putting on me.

Kalyn Josephson doesn't just toss around Hebrew words or Jewish terms throughout the story, she saves them. She sprinkles them about - acting more like the binding gems in the very story, than anything else. She doesn't call the Jewish people "Jewish," but instead "Kinnish," yet still preferring to call challah bread by it's official name, as well as golems. While this could simply be something that the author preferred while writing, it is also possible that it was done so that the spare moments these words were used felt more powerful, acting as a quick reminder of the real world connections, as well as making the text a bit more accessible to non-Jewish (or goyim or gentile) readers who might be intimidated by a main character being Jewish instead of Kinnish.

While potentially lessening the harshness of the topics and conversations brought up by the events for those outside of them, for Jewish readers - or at least myself - it's a gentle reminder that we have a character in young adult fantasy that we can point to and go "hey look, its me!" all the while we remember the history that Josephson's novel is built upon.

While I of course wish more time had been spent on discussing sexuality and gender, I completely understand that there wasn't much time to do so with the complex world and story and character arcs that Kalyn Josephson was developing, and I look forward to seeing more of these topics in the next book.

In this stunningly epic and creative world, the political intrigue remains at the heart of the story. Even as Mikira races for her life, even as Arielle uncovers lost bits of magic from her culture, a larger game is being played. One hinted at in the beginning, only to reach a fever pitch much later on. As though a game of chess, each noble family, each noble house sits as the pawns to make expert moves for their power, and anyone else simply is trod underfoot as the races go on, Mikira none the wiser except for her side of the story. Each move, every step, is carefully calculated and detailed by the author, leading up to a grand finale to tie up the first book in a new duology from Kalyn Josephson - complete with queer representation, Jewish representation, and helps to build excitement for the follow through in the next book.

Coming out September 26, 2023!

#this dark descent #kalyn josephson #netgalley #arc #advanced reader copy #4 stars #book review

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somanybookssolittletime1 · 1 year

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In My Mailbox (#61)

~Purchases~ The Storm Crow by Kalyn Josephson| Goodreads The Crow Rider by Kalyn Josephson | Goodreads ~ARCs~ Queen’s Descent by James Hockley | Goodreads A Curse of Frost and Fate by Verika Sloane | Goodreads ~~~ I often post pictures of the books I purchase/ARCs received/am currently reading on my bookstagram ~ Instagram! Be sure to follow to see what books I get! ~~~

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#A Curse of Frost and Fate by Verika Sloane #Kalyn Josephson #Queen&039;s Descent by James Hockley #The Crow Rider #The Storm Crow

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