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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Oct 2

Here is my ARC review:

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Naila Darwish, an Arab-American, meets the young and handsome Basil Trevelyn at a party in Philadelphia, where the two have an immediate attraction whilst smoking in the garden.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Oct 2

If you love Persuasion, don’t miss this fantastic retelling by Diana Quincy, which features a Palestinian heroine.

#booksky #romance

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Sep 25

The sheer amount of amazing #Tylenol jokes on my feeds is making me more optimistic than I’ve felt in months. #neurodiversity

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Sep 6

There’s a lot of talk about #WutheringHeights this week, but not enough talk about #KateBush. 📚
#booksky #bronte

Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights - Official Music Video - Version 1

YouTube video by KateBushMusic

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Aug 28

New #arcreview for Wild for Austen—a fascinating look at Austen’s wild side! #janeausten #booksky #bookreviews

ARC Review for Wild for Austen

In high school, I first discovered Jane Austen through watching BBC’s miniseries of Pride and Prejudice.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Jul 10

As those in the #maga cult continue to claim that they are not #nazis, I offer this:

“Every single empire in its official discourse has said that it is not like all the others.“ -Edward W. Said

Thanks to Ta-Nehisi Coates’ revelatory book, The Message, for bringing this clarity. #booksky

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Ben @liztruss.bsky.social · Jul 3

Well, Well,Well, Not So Easy To Find A Government That Doesn’t Suck Shit

By King George III

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Jun 30

If you love theatre and Robin Hood motifs, you may love This Much is True by Vivienne Lorret. It comes out tomorrow! Here is my review! #booksky #bookreview #romance

Arc Review for This Much is True

Desiring to be a playwright, Althea Hartley is also recovering from a horrible breakup, which has left her with a strong case of imposter syndrome.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Jun 18

If you love fairy tale remixes and quick reads, try King, Enemy, Husband. See my full #arcreview for more details. #booksky #romance

Arc Review for King, Enemy, Husband

After twenty years of being ostracized from the kingdom he should be ruling, Tiberius and his people seize the throne and retake control.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Jun 9

@theonion.com : still making the essential point after all these years.

The Onion @theonion.com · Jun 9

Protesters Urged Not To Give Trump Administration Pretext For What It Already Doing

LOS ANGELES—Responding to escalating clashes between civilian activists and militarized immigration authorities, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass publicly urged protesters Monday not to give the Trump adm...

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Jun 7

#simonebiles is a queen!

Charlotte Clymer @charlotteclymer.bsky.social · Jun 7

OMGGGGG 🔥🔥🔥

Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · May 25

New #arcreview for A Touch of Steele! If you love a high adventure, low angst #historicalromance, you should give this one a go! ❤️ #booksky

Arc Review for A Touch of Steele

Brilliant whist player and notorious Irish daughter, Gwendolyn Lanscarr longs to culminate the feelings she has for the mysterious war veteran, Beckett Steele.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · May 17

#brucespringsteen #masculinity

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · May 17

“Gonna be a twister to blow everything down
That ain’t got the faith to stand its ground
Blow away the dreams that tear you apart
Blow away the dreams that break your heart
Blow away the lies that leave you nothing but lost and brokenhearted.”

@brucespringsteen.net has always been a true king.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · May 16

Thanks to @dragonbladepub.bsky.social for the opportunity! #romance #booksky

Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · May 16

Just finished The Lyon Whisperer by Kimberly Keyes, and it was #historicalromance perfection! Treat yourself to a steamy and sweet romance!

Here is my #arcreview:

Arc Review for The Lyon Whisperer

Deemed too disobedient by her unnecessarily strict father, Lady Amelia Duval is married off to the legendary Lord Chase Culver aka.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · May 13

The #romance community tried to warn America about #project2025, but too many clowns decided to f around and find out.

Opinion | Sen. Mike Lee’s obscenity bill is a free speech nightmare

The Utah Republican introduced the Senate version of the “Interstate Obscenity Definition Act” (IODA) — a recycled attempt to ban online pornography nationwide.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · May 10

New #arcreview for 32 Days in May. This is a funny, heartwarming book with addiction and chronic illness representations. Also whale watching! ❤️ #booksky #romance

Arc Review for 32 Days in May

Nadia is beginning life again after being diagnosed with a chronic illness, losing her career, and having to relocate to her family’s humble duplex on the New Jersey coast.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Apr 30

WOW DID I LOVE THIS BOOK! New #arcreview for Hardly a Gentleman by @eloisajames.bsky.social! Calling all those who love Scottish heroes. (Naked Scottish heroes!)

#booksky #romance #bookreviews

Arc Review for Hardly a Gentleman

We first meet the exceptionally sexy Laird Caelan MacCrae when he is fishing.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Apr 2

New #arcreview for How to Court a Rake by Bronwyn Scott! If you are looking for an engaging, quick romance with the best of those “old school” vibes, this is a great choice for you! #bookreview #romancelandia #booksky

Arc Review for How to Court a Rake

Lady Mary Kimber is coming upon her third season due to the high expectations set by her desperate father, who wants nothing short of a Duke for a son in law.

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Milly Dashwood @millydashwoodreads.bsky.social · Mar 27

New ARC review A Duke Never Tells. If you want a fun farce that feels like a classic comedy of manners, this is a great choice for you!

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