Hey y’all and happy November! Hard to believe it’s almost Christmas time, right?? Where has time gone??

The third quarter was crazy for us, y’all. I’m gonna go ahead and let you know, I read nothing in September. I mean, I actually read a lot but all of them were children’s books soooo… without further ado, let’s pop to it!

*I will not be including reviews for my manga reads, because I don’t do detailed reviews for these.

My first read of the month was Naruto 51: Sasuke vs. Danzo. And yep, I was happy with the outcome, cause Danzo got exactly what he deserved, just several decades too late.

Age Recommendation: 16+
Content: Language possibly? I don’t remember…
Traumatic Content: Comic book depictions of blood and fighting.
 
On the Horizon was the second book of July. It was supposed to be poetry but there was nothing poetic about it, just the interior design, which honestly was annoying, but the contents was pretty good. I enjoyed part one the most, the other two parts had some odd anti-WWII sentiment. Or at least that’s how it came across. Idk why we’re supposed to feel bad for the enemy these days. I understand feeling bad for civilians caught in the middle. That makes sense. But this sympathy for the bad guys is getting old.

Age Recommendation: 12+
Content: N/A
Goodreads Review
 
Naruto 52: Cell Seven Reunion wasn’t my favorite Naruto book. It was well written, but the story bit just wasn’t my favorite, plus is had some censored adult content I didn’t approve of briefly pop up.

Age Recommendation: 16+
Content: Censored immodest frames.
 
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Number of Books Read: 3
Rereads: 0
Genres: Manga || Historical Fiction || Poetry
Stars Given : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 1  ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 1 ⭐⭐⭐- 1 ⭐⭐- 0⭐- 0
DNF: 0

My first read of the month was a reread of At Her Fingertips by Kellyn Roth and I loved it even more the second go round! More of the cultural stuff made sense, even if I don’t agree with all of it, but it was so so good! And Peter *smile emoji with teary eyes* I get so mad at him in the next book (don’t worry, he’s learning and making his way back into my good graces) and this reread reminded me why I desperately want him to grow as an adult XD

Age Recommendation: 12+
Content: light romance, family secrets about illegitimate children.
Goodreads Review
 
This next book was my favorite of the month XD The Librarian’s Ruse by Thirzah was unlike any fantasy novels I’ve read before (It’s a new-ish genre for me) and I adore it! The setting was so cool and I loved the fast pace! I wanted to strangle the brother a few times, but I have a hunch he’s gonna get better as the series goes on.

Age Recommendation: 12+
Content: Deception, dancing, murder.
Goodreads Review
 
I read three more Naruto volumes, Naruto 53: The Birth of Naruto, Naruto 54: Peace Viaduct and Naruto 55: The Great War Begins. These three follow some of my favorite scenes in this saga! Background on Minato and Kushina and my mama heart was in pieces…

Age Recommendation: 16+
Content: Same as above.
 
The Home Edit was more of a skim style read. Very interesting, but worth borrowing instead of buying.

Age Recommendation: N/A
Content: N/A

Simon Says, I Spy…a Shark, Don’t Pop the Bubble Ball, Summer School of Fish, Into the Kelp Forest, Shell We Dance and Dragon Dreams were a rollercoaster ride! Loved some and hated others, but overall, The Not-so-Tiny-Tales of Simon the Seahorse is an adorable series!

Age Recommendation: 6-8
Content: superstition and tendency to blow things out of proportion.
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Number of Books Read: 15
ReReads: 1
Genres: Children’s || Non-Fiction || Women’s Historical Fiction || Manga || Fantasy
Stars Given : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 7  ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 6 ⭐⭐⭐- 0 ⭐⭐- 2 ⭐- 0
DNF: 0

I didn’t get any books finished in September, but I did have a DNF, What Were the Twin Towers. Do NOT recommend it. Lots of pro-Islam rhetoric.

Age Recommendation: N/A
Content: pro-Islam
Goodreads Review
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Number of Books Read: 0
ReReads: 0
Genres: Non-Fiction
Stars Given : ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- 0 ⭐⭐⭐⭐- 0 ⭐⭐⭐- 0 ⭐⭐- 1 ⭐- 0
DNF: 1

 Question of the Day: What books have you been reading? Read any I mentioned? What’s something new you are trying in the realm of reading?
 
Have a wonderful day!
Ryana Lynn
Jeremiah 29:11

Happy (sad) last day of FFF *sniffles* I love this blog party so much and it's always sad to see it end... But there's always next year!

Housekeeping!

First of all, be sure and head over to Kate Willis’ blog to find all the blog stops (a free book will be offered each day)! Second, be sure to enter the giveaway! Third, read on!

Disclaimer: I don’t endorse every book mentioned on the blogs in this tour. I haven’t read them all 😊 But if you have any questions about one, feel free to ask. If I’ve read it, I will let you know my thoughts and if not, I’ll get you what information I can!

I have read so many good books this year and I hope to read many more, but today, I will show you the five top reads I've had this year!

This book y'all...every young wife should read it, tbh... It was a huge blessing to me in a lot of out of context ways, but it made sense to me, sooooo *halo* I do recommend this book for adult audiences only, it's clean, but heavy.

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I was not expecting this book to be so good! It was an excellent, fast read for such a thick book! It's a lovely addition for any lover of the Clone Wars series! (I may have bought my own copy after finishing it XD)

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Jess Mastorakos is easily one of my favorite authors, honestly. I don't read much romance, but I read more of hers than anyone else! I love her military/veteran stories and this one? This one is by far my favorite *hugs book* I've been waiting for Riley's happily ever after for three books and this one did not disappoint!

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THIS BOOK IS NOT GETTING THE HYPE IT DESERVES! I absolutely loved this book and y'all I need book two pronto! Mystery, intrigue,  royals, librarians, MISTAKEN IDENTITY THAT'S ACTUALLY COOL!

Just hurry up and buy it already...

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This book...it's...you would need to read them all to get the full emotional empact but... idk... maybe it's because I'm a mom now, it feels weird saying that, but this book has my heart and it won't give it back...

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And with that, FFF comes to a close one more. What are your favorites of 2023 so far?
Have a blessed Day!
Ryana Lynn
Jer. 29:11

Sorry my posts have been kinda formulaic this week, gotta keep things simple with a busy toddler on my hands! But she's down for the night and I can personalize this one a little!

I'm getting so many good book recs this week! I have so many posts to catch up on and I'm trying to reply to all of your comments! Thank you for your kind words and awesome book recs!

And now housekeeping!

First of all, be sure and head over to Kate Willis’ blog to find all the blog stops (a free book will be offered each day)! Second, be sure to enter the giveaway! Third, read on!

Disclaimer: I don’t endorse every book mentioned on the blogs in this tour. I haven’t read them all 😊 But if you have any questions about one, feel free to ask. If I’ve read it, I will let you know my thoughts and if not, I’ll get you what information I can!

I love indie fiction so much and all of my recs today are indie! And I'm rather happy with this line up, so lets dive in

Y'all, this series is absolutely stunning! A lovely New Adult series that began last year, I am honored to have an advanced review copy waiting on my kindle (just gotta rap up a few library borrows first)! If you love adventure, Nancy Drew/Hardy Boy vibes and treasure hunting, please, join the fandom *grins impishly*

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I don't have a cover for this book, so I'm using the first in the series! Victoria started publishing this series last year and I'm so excited for the third book to release! Victoria deals with heavy topics with an abundance of hope and compassion. Highly recommend.

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I am so so excited for this up and coming release from Livy! I'm currently enjoying her Tales of Tarsurella Series and I cannot wait for this spin-off Middle Grade series! (I've already pre-ordered my copy!

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There's no link for this book yet, but this debut novel is coming this fall (date pending!) and the lovely author is getting married this week! I can't wait to read this lovely YA contemporary!

Goodreads Link Pending

This is not the updated cover, but I don't have it yet and I'm not sure if it's public yet... Anyway! This is the Goodreads cover. I'm not sure when this book will release, but y'all, I'm so excited for this military series to release *hugs my prequel copy*

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What are upcoming books are you looking forward to? Are you sad to see FFF coming to a close? Come back tomorrow for my final post!

Have a Blessed Day!
Ryana Lynn
Jer. 29:11

It’s that time of year! I love the FFF Blog Linkup and I’m excited to participate again this year!

First of all, be sure and head over to Kate Willis’ blog to find all the blog stops (a free book will be offered each day)! Second, be sure to enter the giveaway! Third, read on!

Disclaimer: I don’t endorse every book mentioned on the blogs in this tour. I haven’t read them all 😊 But if you have any questions about one, feel free to ask. If I’ve read it, I will let you know my thoughts and if not, I’ll get you what information I can!

I love indie books, y'all. I adore it. I even write indie! So this category is my favorite this go round! You'll probably know most of these books, but that's okay! That just means they are really good and worth your time *halo*

This will always be my number one Indie pick! It's my favorite book ever and I seriously doubt that will every change! If you love the military, appreciate accurate depictions of PTSD and really just need a good cry, this is the book for you!

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I recommend this author for mature audiences, but Mrs. Mastorakos is hilarious and a romance genius XD I've yet to read a book by her that didn't have me laughing out loud. There are occasional steamy references, but no spice ;) Love the military references and all the different tropes she uses!

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I discovered this book series last year! Book one and two came out within months of each other and book three is coming out in October!!!! I cannot wait! If you like adventure, mystery, found family and kids making a difference, this is for you!

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Kellyn Roth is one of my favorite authors, and I stand by this statement *hugs my collection since she lives too far away* This book hit me personally in a very out of context way, but anywho, I highly recommend <3

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This was one of the first indie published books I ever read and Victoria was my first author buddy! And this is still one of my favorite Christmas books AND NO ONE EVER TALKS ABOUT IT *halo* so yes, please go buy this book!

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Come back tomorrow for more book recommendations!
Ryana Lynn
Jer. 29:11

It’s that time of year! I love the FFF Blog Linkup and I’m excited to participate again this year!

First of all, be sure and head over to Kate Willis’ blog to find all the blog stops (a free book will be offered each day)! Second, be sure to enter the giveaway! Third, read on!

Disclaimer: I don’t endorse every book mentioned on the blogs in this tour. I haven’t read them all 😊 But if you have any questions about one, feel free to ask. If I’ve read it, I will let you know my thoughts and if not, I’ll get you what information I can!

I haven't done many buddy reads in my life, but somehow I was able to come up with five to share with you today XD

 If I remember correctly, this was my first buddy read! It was such a fun read too! I've not read a lot of classics, and this was one of my first in that category as well. I loved the Scottish accents, the Jacobite history and overall mystery of the story. I mean kidnapped by your uncle and shipped off to sea? It's an adventure you won't soon forget!

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This buddy read is one I never would have picked up if not for friends urging me to. I'm so glad they did! I loved this book so much! I actually want to reread it again, I loved it so much! It's set on the western prairie and explores the relationships of the settlers, the Indians and those who tried to ruin it!

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This book wasn't exactly my favorite (me and Brits don't get along that well XD) but it wasn't a bad book in the least! I enjoyed reading it with Katja, because she was able to explain a lot of their reasoning, even if I didn't agree with them XD She was quite patient with me and deserves a medal XD

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This series y'all. I need to reread it because my current reads have been way too serious of late. It's one of those series that is perfect for every season so you don't have an excuse! I have all of the published works to date, but book 9 is in the works! If you love mysteries, spy comedy and a possible slow burn romance (like super slow), this series will be perfect for you!

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Last year I hosted a book club on Instagram (should I bring that back?) and this was one of our chosen reads! I adored this pure and honest romance that even the most conservative reader will enjoy! I was wholesome, dug deep into questions many don't address and just ahhh! I'm gonna start fangirling XD

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Come back tomorrow for more book recs!
Have a Blessed Day!
Ryana Lynn
Jer. 29:11