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She’s Got Questions, We’ve Got Feels: Shield of Sparrows (Spoiler Free) Review   I actually picked up Shield of Sparrows on a whim one weekend when I was looking for something cozy but with a little emotional punch. I wasn’t exactly sure what I was getting into, but Devney Perry’s reputation for small town charm and heartfelt characters definitely caught my eye. I ended up reading it in little bursts sipping tea on the porch, sneaking chapters during lunch breaks, while the husband was watching football (I just hope both teams have fun!)  and staying up way too late because I just had to see what would happen next. By the end, I felt like I’d spent time with old friends...laughed with them....stressed over their choices, and rooted for them in ways that made putting the book down nearly impossible.  Sometimes a book sneaks up on you like a whisper in a quiet room, and Shield of Sparrows is exactly that kind of read. From the first page, Devney Perry hooks you with her ...

 Moonlight, Masks & Magic: A Spoiler Free Review of The Crimson Moth Duology Ever feel like you're in a slump and you don't see it until you do something that pulls you out of it? I have felt that way a lot of this summer. Fall's here, and I can't even bring myself to decorate for it (which is one of my absolute favorite times of the year!). I've felt a little off this year, and maybe it has something to do with all the traveling I've been doing (not complaining, just saying it's hard to feel in a routine when you aren't in one!). Last week, I zipped out to the west coast for a quick work trip, and since I never can sleep on planes, I suddenly found myself with some extra time on my hands so naturally I decided to spend the time reading. Some stories feel like stepping into a spell. Where shadows are velvet, danger is sweet, and love is as risky as rebellion. Kristen Ciccarelli’s The Crimson Moth duology is exactly that kind of magic. With witches ...