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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · May 30

**FINISHED** 5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

I loved this duology! Such a great story!

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · May 11

**STARTED**
The Rose and the Dagger
Renée Ahdieh

Book 1 was amazing. Can’t wait to see how this one turns out!
#booksky #reader #fantasy

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · May 11

**STARTED**
The Rose and the Dagger
Renée Ahdieh

Book 1 was amazing. Can’t wait to see how this one turns out!
#booksky #reader #fantasy

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · May 9

**FINISHED** 5/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Two Twisted Crowns
Rachel Gillig

Absolutely loved this duology! So unique and engaging.
#booksky #onedarkwindow #twotwistedcrowns #fantasybooks #reader

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · May 9

**FFINISHED**

This was a solid 4 star read. I felt the end was underwhelming, but I loved the epilogue. I also loved the actual story and seeing familiar characters.
#booksky #hungergames #books #reading #reader

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 21

**STARTED**
Sunrise on the Reaping
Suzanne Collins

Format: Audio

I’ve heard great things, so I’m very excited!
#booksky #reader #hungergames #sunriseonthereaping

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Apr 27

**FINISHED** 5/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Format: Physical

WOW. This book was absolutely heartbreaking. Check triggers before picking up. It was amazing, and disgusting, and horrifying, and heartwarming all at once. #books #reading #reader #thekiterunner

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Apr 19

**STARTED**
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Format: Physical

I recently read A Thousand Splendid Suns by the same author and absolutely loved it. I know this is going to be another 5 star read.
#kiterunner #booksky #reading #read #books #booknerd

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Apr 19

**STARTED**
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
Format: Physical

I recently read A Thousand Splendid Suns by the same author and absolutely loved it. I know this is going to be another 5 star read.
#kiterunner #booksky #reading #read #books #booknerd

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 30

**FINISHED** 4.5/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ 💫
Slewfoot by Brom
Format: physical

Bloody, creepy, horrifying at times, and so deliciously satisfying. A tale of bewitchery for sure. The Handmaid’s Tale meets magical realism. Go read it!

#booksky #brom #books #reading #reader #magicalrealism

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 19

**STARTING**

My first Brom book. I hear it’s good!

#booksky #reader #reading #fantasy #books #readingtime

1

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 23

**STARTED**
The Family Experiment by John Marrs
Format: Kindle

John Marrs always delivers. I have high hopes for this one!

#booksky #reading #books #johnmarrs #thefamilyexperiment

2

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 23

Relatable

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 21

I didn’t know this was a thing, but I do now. It’s so beautiful on webtoon!

1

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 21

**STARTED**
Sunrise on the Reaping
Suzanne Collins

Format: Audio

I’ve heard great things, so I’m very excited!
#booksky #reader #hungergames #sunriseonthereaping

11

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 21

**FINISHED** 4/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
The Wrath & The Dawn by Renée Ahdieh
Format: Physical book
A fun and engaging story that flowed well and was easy to read. I was intimidated by the names of places in this book, but it turned out to be quite easy to read. This is book 1 in the duology. #booksky #reading

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 17

**STARTING**

I’ve had this on my shelf for a while so I’m excited to finally get to it! I have high hopes for this duology!
#booksky #booktok #reader #reading #books #fantasybooks #thewrathandthedawn

1 2

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 18

***FINISHED***
5/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

WOW, this book was incredibly beautiful and heartbreaking. An absolute stunner. Highly recommend, especially if you need a good cry or four.
#booksky #books #reader #reading #bookworm #athousandsplendidsuns

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 9

***STARTED***
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Format: Physical
My husband read this on vacation this past summer and has been wanting me to read it since. 80 pages in and it’s so good already! I anticipate 5 stars.
#reading #reader #athousandsplendidsuns #booksky #books

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 9

***STARTED***
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Format: Physical
My husband read this on vacation this past summer and has been wanting me to read it since. 80 pages in and it’s so good already! I anticipate 5 stars.
#reading #reader #athousandsplendidsuns #booksky #books

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 5

***FINISHED*** 4.5/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ✨
Format: Audio
This book was so good! The audio was done so well. Monday is missing and no one seems to care, except for her bff. So much heart, emotion, and love. Highly recommend!
#booksky #reading #reader #books

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Mar 1

***FINISHED*** 4/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
The Teacher by Freida McFadden

This book was so unrealistic, I loved it. My husband made fun of the gasp I let out at the very end. Wonderfully entertaining read. #booksky #books #reading #reader #freidamcfadden #psychologicalthriller

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 19

Immediately no

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 19

**STARTING**

My first Brom book. I hear it’s good!

#booksky #reader #reading #fantasy #books #readingtime

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 19

**FINISHED** 5/5 ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Wow! I loved everything about this book. 3 stories in 1. Magical realism at its finest. Ancestors from centuries ago, from 1912, and from present day. Women’s issues. Overall fantastic. #booksky #magicalrealism #books #reading #reader

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Jan 31

New book alert! This has been on my TBR for a while. My husband grabbed it to read, so naturally I had to join. We are now buddy reading this copy of #weyward by author #emiliahart
#booktok #books #reading #reader #atmosphericbooks #booktok #booksky

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 17

**STARTING**

I’ve had this on my shelf for a while so I’m excited to finally get to it! I have high hopes for this duology!
#booksky #booktok #reader #reading #books #fantasybooks #thewrathandthedawn

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 16

I really want to read book 3 right now, but I can’t find it. I know I own it but it’s nowhere in sight! I’m so sad 😭

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 16

**FINISHED** 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This was remarkable. The story was unique, atmospheric, and poetic. I loved every minute and did not want to put it down. Highly recommend! #reading #books #booksky #reader #onedarkwindow #fantasybooks

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Jan 27

Starting One Dark Window tonight. Who has read it? I hear it’s very confusing at first but is really good and worth the confusion. #booksky #reading #fantasyreader #books #reader #booktok #onedarkwindow

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Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 13

Censoring the feet, because you gotta pay for that! I’ve been reading this book forever (only because I read several at a time), and I’m always so excited to jump back into this world. What a great book so far! #onedarkwindow #booktok #bluetok #reader #reading #books #fantasyreader

1 3

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Feb 3

I am enjoying it so much! I’m 2/3 of the way through and already can’t wait to read the next one!

Sanja @sanjasbestshelf.bsky.social · Jan 31

💯

Krassensteins @krassenstein.bsky.social · Jan 31