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Sappy Ramble Sesh Feel free to skip over this long segment if you want :)  The fact that you're seeing these words means that you've come across my blog somehow. Maybe you're one of my friends, in which case I appreciate the fact that you're supporting me. Maybe you're a fellow book blogger, and if so, I have to thank you for all the inspiration and help. Or you might have found this corner of the internet some other way, but no matter what, this blog wouldn't be possible without you. You know, it's been exactly six months since I first started this blog. I'm so glad I did. As we look toward the new year, right there on the horizon, I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of you, the heroes behind this blog. The best part is when I get a nice comment from someone. You know, these always make my day. I love feedback, too, because I can't grow without that. Like the user recently who commented on my about me! Shoutout to you, because you were able

Introduction Happy holidays, and welcome back to Pages of Perfiction! This time of the year always has such a vibe. Winter break just started, and I'm leaving for a week-long trip tomorrow! I can't wait. I should be packing right now, because I'm only halfway done, but whatever. Besides, what better way to celebrate the season than another book tag? Today, I'm going to be trying out the Naughty or Nice book tag. I've done one book tag before ( the 20 Questions book tag , back at the start of my blogging journey), so I can't wait to get into this post.  I found out about this tag via AceReader (who has an amazing site, go check it out), but some other great bloggers who've done this tag include MehganReads , Read Bake Create , and The Strawberry Post . 1. Received an ARC and not reviewed it   Guess what? This has never happened to me! I just started asking for ARCs a couple of months ago, so I still think of them as an obligation/honor and only request one b

Featuring "Fourth Wing" by Rebecca Yarros, The Empyrean Book One Introduction "Fourth Wing" was on the New York Times's fiction best-seller list over than six months, and it spent three months at #1 ( source ). It's safe to say that I had high expectations for this book, but it didn't even meet the bare minimum.  Hi, I'm Paige. I review YA novels here at Pages of Perfiction, and I'm so happy you stumbled upon this tiny corner of the internet. I just wanted to quickly clarify that everyone has different reading opinions, and these are just mine. No hate at all to the author. I'm talking about points I disliked, but other people might have loved the overall narrative. Without further ado, let's jump into this week's book review! Song I'm Currently Listening To: "Chapter Two: Ash" by Chloe Mae. It's different from what I usually listen to, but it's really good! Book I'm Currently Reading: "Elatsoe" by

Featuring "The Last Dragon King" by Leia Stone, "Age 16" by Rosena Fung, "The Wife You Know" by Chad Zunker, and "Every Silent Thing" by Alan Brenham  Introduction Hello everyone, and welcome back to Pages of Perfiction! Today, I'm doing a quick post: bite-sized book reviews for four books I've recently read.  Let me know in the comments which one of these books are the most appealing to you! "The Last Dragon King" by Leia Stone (Kings of Avalier book one) No. Just no. This YA fantasy left me pacing angrily in my room and venting to my friends. Here's why: Characters: In the beginning, the characters seemed lovable, but as the story continued, the protagonist acted more and more like a pick-me . "I don't like dresses, I'm so unique, I should marry the king because I'm so different" Weird references to wombs every few pages: I have no idea what was up with this, but literally every 3 pages the word &quo

There's nothing easier to dismiss than a conspiracy theory- until it turns out to be true. When Theodosia Benton abandons her career path as an attorney and shows up on her brother's doorstep with two suitcases and an unfinished novel, she expects to face a few challenges. Will her brother support her ambition or send her back to finish her degree? What will her parents say when they learn of her decision? Does she even have what it takes to be a successful writer? What Theo never expects is to be drawn into a hidden literary world in which identity is something that can be lost and remade for the sake of an audience. To protect the carefully constructed narrative, Theo Benton, and everyone looking for her, will have to die.  Intro Hello everyone, and welcome back to Pages of Perfiction. I'm Paige, and today I'm reviewing "The Mystery Writer" by Sulari Gentill , with no spoilers, as always. Those of you who have been here before know that my review style is he

Oh. My. God. Where do I even start? "All the Things We Never Said" is one of the best novels I've read in 2023. No, scratch that. This is one of the best novels I've ever read, period. I'm so excited to be reviewing this book, so instead of fumbling through the intros like I usually do, let's jump right into it!  Just a quick trigger warning first- A few of this book's themes include anxiety and depression. By the end of the novel, the protagonists have undergone a positive character arc and understand that life can be worth living; however, some sensitive readers might want to avoid this book.  Initial Reactions + Summary You've probably already gotten a good idea of my thoughts on this book. It's a unique, refreshing read that made me get really emotional.  Mehreen, a 16-year-old girl, has a voice in the back of her head. This voice tells her that she's not good enough, that she's always going to be left out. Mehreen's barely able to

This post is primary spoiler-free, and the mild spoilers included won't take away from the book. Twenty teenagers enter. Only five become guardians. Yahshi Konya shouldn’t be one of them. With low test scores, his selection for the Empire’s boarding school raises red flags. The guardians are offering him the opportunity of a lifetime, but at what cost? Taking a chance, he joins the aggressive military program and strikes an alliance with two trainees. Vell, the only girl, and Pinto, the overachiever. United, they tackle relentless challenges, watching their competitors dwindle. But the Academy is not what it seems. When dangerous truths emerge, Yahshi finds himself killing his friendships—and possibly his humanity. Hello and welcome to Pages of Perfiction! For those of you who are new here, I'm Paige and I post YA book reviews on this tiny corner of the internet. Today, I'm going to be sharing a review of Nightshade Academy , a fantasy/dystopian novel by Mel Torrefranca, a

"In a dark future, people with money live in doomed cities and use the recently deceased as repurposed servants and workers called poppets. Ellie DesLoge is the teen heiress of the company that makes and distributes poppets–your basic reprogrammed flesh robot complete with training chips and kill switches. If Ellie does everything her Aunt Cordelia says, she’ll have a life of wealth and power. If she chooses to be what is planned for her, life will be perfect. But something about her sweet poppet Thom goes against what Aunt Cordelia and tradition have taught her. Will she choose to believe what everyone knows is true or will she follow what her heart tells her about Thom? Her choice will change the world."  -Donna J. W. Munro Hey, hi, and hello ! 👋   Welcome back to this review session. I'm Paige, and today, I’ll be sharing my thoughts on Revelations by Donna J. W. Munro, book one of The Poppet Cycle.  This book had an intricate plot and lovable characters, but honest