Review #108 - Saga vol 8 by Brian K Vaughan

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Title: Saga vol 8

Author: Brian K Vaughan

Publisher: Image Comics

ISBN 13: 978-1534303492

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After the traumatic events of the War for Phang, Hazel, her parents and their surviving companions embark on a life-changing adventure at the edge of the universe.

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NEWT's Magical Readathon Wrap Up

For the whole of August I took part in the NEWT's Magical Readathon.

(video explaining it all here)

The challenges I completed were as follows:

Arithmancy - Outstanding

Astronomy - Acceptable

Care of Magical Creatures - Outstanding

Charms - Exceeds Expectations

Divination - Outstanding

Herbology - Outstanding

Potions - Exceeds Expectations

For a more detailed explanation of what I read please click to read more :)

Review#107 - The Caged Queen by Kristen Ciccarelli

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Title: The Caged Queen

Author: Kristen Ciccarelli

Publisher: Gollancz

ISBN 13: 978-0062568014

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Once there were two sisters born with a bond so strong that it forged them together forever. When they were angry, mirrors shattered, and when they were happy, flowers bloomed. It was a magic they cherished - until the day a terrible accident took Essie's life and trapped her soul in this world.

Dax - the heir to Firgaard's throne - was responsible for the accident. Roa swore to hate him forever. But eight years later he returned, begging for her help. He was determined to dethrone his cruel father, under whose oppressive reign Roa's people had suffered. Roa made him a deal: she'd give him the army he needed if he made her queen.

Together with Dax and his sister, Asha, Roa and her people waged war and deposed a tyrant. But now Asha is on the run, hiding from the price on her head. And Roa is an outlander queen, far from home and married to her enemy. Worst of all: Dax's promises go unfulfilled. Roa's people continue to suffer.

Then a chance to right every wrong arises - an opportunity for Roa to rid herself of this enemy king and rescue her beloved sister. During the Relinquishing, when the spirits of the dead are said to return, Roa can reclaim her sister for good.

All she has to do is kill the king.

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Review #106 - Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix by Julie C Dao

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Title: Kingdom of the Blazing Phoenix

Author: Julie C Dao

Publisher: Philomel Books

ISBN 13: 978-1524738327

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Princess Jade has grown up in exile, hidden away in a monastery while her stepmother, the ruthless Xifeng, rules as Empress of Feng Lu. But the empire is in distress and its people are sinking into poverty and despair. Even though Jade doesn't want the crown, she knows she is the only one who can dethrone the Empress and set the world right. Ready to reclaim her place as rightful heir, Jade embarks on a quest to raise the Dragon Lords and defeat Xifeng and the Serpent God once and for all. But will the same darkness that took Xifeng take Jade, too? Or will she find the strength within to save herself, her friends, and her empire?

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Review #105 - Traitor's Blade by Sebastien de Castell

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Title: Traitor's Blade

Author: Sebastien de Castell

Publisher: Jo Fletcher Books

ISBN 13: 978-1782066750

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The Greatcoats - legendary heroes, arbiters of justice . . . or notorious traitors?

The Greatcoats are travelling magistrates bringing justice to all . . . or at least they were, before they watched the Dukes impale their King's head on a spike. Now the land's heroes are reviled as traitors, their Greatcoats in tatters.

Falcio, Kest and Brasti have been reduced to working as mercenaries, but when they find their employer dead - and are forced to watch as the killer plants evidence framing them for the murder - they realise things are about to get even worse.

For the royal conspiracy that began with overthrowing an idealistic young king is spreading to Rijou, the most corrupt city in the land, and the life of a young girl hangs in the balance.

When every noble is a tyrant and every knight is a thug, the only thing you can really trust is a traitor's blade.

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Review #104 - Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card vol 4 by CLAMP

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Title: Cardcaptor Sakura: Clear Card vol 4

Author: CLAMP

Publisher: Kodansha 

ISBN 13: 9781632366191

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Into the Labyrinth -- Sakura takes to the sky in pursuit of the "fuzzy thing" that made her friend Akiho fall asleep, and in the process gains another of the mysterious transparent cards. Then, a visit to the bakery where Yukito works goes awry when a giant labyrinth appears and swallows them both up! Syaoran makes his combat debut alongside Sakura in a fiery battle to capture the most dangerous card yet--and of course, they're both wearing outfits from Tomoyo!

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Review #103 - Secrets of a Sun King by Emma Carroll

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Title: Secrets of a Sun King

Author: Emma Carroll

Publisher: Faber and Faber

ISBN 13: 978-0571328499

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London, 1922.

A discovery from ancient Egypt . . .
A cursed package . . .
The untold story of a young pharaoh . . .

When Lilian Kaye finds a parcel on her grandad's doorstep, she is shocked to see who sent it: a famous Egyptologist, found dead that very morning, according to every newspaper in England!

The mysterious package holds the key to a story . . . about a king whose tomb archaeologists are desperately hunting for.

Lil and her friends must embark on an incredible journey - to return the package to its resting place, to protect those they love, and to break the deadly pharaoh's curse . . .

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