Love it. Everything is beautiful 😍
I can't believe how gorgeous this book turned out! I'm a huge Phantom of the Opera girly, so this book was an automatic buy. It exceeded expectations and is definitely going on display! The art and the foiling definitely elevated its appeal. I'm obsessed and can't wait to read!
Urban Fantasy with a difference. We see more of PIya (this is volume 2 in the series) and the strange world of the East Asian supernaturals. Piya is an unlikely and charming heroine, she loves pets, she has dogs, tortoises, rabbits, and adopts a forest spirit. She also gets to know a tiger and help him out, Her magic gifts seem modest. but I suspect there is more going on than meets the eye. Who are her real parents? I feel there are surprises in store for her in the next books in the series. I am off to find out.
Lots of fun, great characters, loved the way they all mashed together.
I finished the whole series in just a couple of weeks.
It was a good story about fairytale misfits and what happens if they try to go against the imperfect system. It had good characters and world building. Highly recommended.
Bought these as a gift for myself for Christmas, I can't wait to start them soon 😊
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The story of Apia contains in this second book. Apia is tasked to prevent the Mayaks (the mystics) from taking over the world of the Mundanes (ordinary people and to get nigh living together in harmony.
The thing is, she has a year to do it and she doesn’t know how/what she needs to start or where to start.
The book leads into the beginning of the process unknowingly when mundanes begin to commit suicide in increasing numbers. With the help of her friend Chai and a Mayak they investigate as to why.
I enjoyed the storyline and am now eagerly looking forward to read the next book and continuing the saga.
Can’t wait to read! It’s a beautiful edition!
Beautiful paperback! Can’t wait to read!
The book is gorgeous but im disappointed in the packaging it was just wrapped in paper with some more paper stuffed on top so one of the corners is slightly damaged.
Beautifully crafted special edition that started on Kickstarter. Absolutely stunning and worth the wait!
If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. Not only is the book GORGEOUS the story is the perfect blend of both wholesome and captivating. I flew through it and never got bored. Most of the books I read are fantasy or even gothic fantasy but I like to read other genres here and there for some variety. If the rest of Celine’s books are like this one I can definitely say she’ll be a go-to author for me between my regular reads.
Beautiful!. Can't wait to read it!
The book is beautiful, the design and cosy fantasy story is everything, highly recommend to any fantasy readers ❤️
This journal is absolutely gorgeous! I purchased it as a gift for my husband who has recently gotten into reading. The cover, the sprayed edges & interior artwork are all beautiful. There are plenty of different sections for challenges, reviews & keeping track of whom you loan books.
4.5/5
Ada Byron is a noble lady, but she is different than her peers. She wants more than just to be a wife, she loves science and math. But she also has a lack of understanding of anything emotional. Her father has always kept her from needing to be sent to an Institution, but her father has died and her mother is trying to marry her off and be rid of her. After visiting the Opera House, she decides to run away and work there while hiding from her family and the engagement her mother tricked her into. Eric Asher is a young man who has taken on the role of bread winner in his family after his mother has died and his father spends all his money on alcohol. His sister, Lily, has consumption and needs to be cared for in a sanatorium. Eric loves singing, but working in a club singing and swindling women isn't what he wants to do anymore. When he finds out there is an audition to train at the new opera house, he jumps on the chance. But will their chance at happiness be shattered by the curse of the Opera House?
The characters in this book are definitely complex. Ada is what people consider different in the time this book was written to be in. She knew it and while she embraced herself, she managed to find a way to blend in with her high society "peers". She is an independent person and hard working. Eric is a young man who takes advantage of women and uses his looks and charm to get money to take care of his sister. Even though he has some loose morals, his heart is in the right place. His character also goes through some development in this book as well. Then we have Marian, the reclusive and never seen owner of the Opera House. She seems at first as very philanthropic but when jealousy strikes she becomes someone else.
I have never read or seen any version of Phantom of the Opera (I know I know), so I am not sure how true to the original this is. But I love the way this opera house reminds me of the Chicago Murder House and the way the author uses the mirrors is very interesting. The world building was wonderful and I loved all the Gaslamp elements as well. It was a bit spooky and had the perfect amount of tension. When I started the book, I was unsure how I was going to feel about this book, but I was definitely pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed this book. Once it got going, I was definitely pulled in. I know there is a sequel in the works and I am looking forward to that.
Love the beauty and the drama - wonderful art