Author: Susan Dennard

Item: Truthwitch
Rating: 3
Author: Amanda Marie

July 2016 in Review

Posted August 7, 2016 in Faith, Life, Reading / 8 Comments

Things that Happened in July

As you probably heard, I went to Europe for World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. It was amazing! Pictures will soon be following (and a longer post about it).
Because of the aforementioned trip, I was only in the country the first half of July.
I only managed to read three books.

My Favorite Book of July

The Crown’s Game by Evelyn Skye

Tagged as Monthly Wrap-Up

Why All the Hype? I Was Confused! – Truthwitch {Review}

Posted July 7, 2016 in Reading, Review / 0 Comments

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard
Series: Witchlands #1
Publisher: Tor Teen (2016)
Hardcover (412 pages)
Rating:
Reading Challenges: 2016 Royal Challenge, Read 2016

Synopsis

On a continent ruled by three empires, some are born with a “witchery,” a magical skill that sets them apart from others.
In the Witchlands, there are almost as many types of magic as there are ways to get in trouble—as two desperate young women know all too well.
Safiya is a Truthwitch, able to discern truth from lie. It’s a powerful magic that many would kill to have on their side, especially amongst the nobility to which Safi was born. So Safi must keep her gift hidden, lest she be used as a pawn in the struggle between empires.
Iseult, a Threadwitch, can see the invisible ties that bind and entangle the lives around her—but she cannot see the bonds that touch her own heart. Her unlikely friendship with Safi has taken her from life as an outcast into one of reckless adventure, where she is a cool, wary balance to Safi’s hotheaded impulsiveness.
Safi and Iseult just want to be free to live their own lives, but war is coming to the Witchlands. With the help of the cunning Prince Merik (a Windwitch and ship’s captain) and the hindrance of a Bloodwitch bent on revenge, the friends must fight emperors, princes, and mercenaries alike, who will stop at nothing to get their hands on a Truthwitch.

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Tagged as 3 star, Read 2016

May 2016 in Review

Posted June 1, 2016 in Life, Reading / 8 Comments

Things that Happened in May

We have had one of the craziest Mays ever. It was over 70*F one day, and the next is was snowing so bad that we almost lost power and cars got stuck on the road. Yep, this is simply life in Montana.
My little sister graduated from her undergrad program (BA in Psychology, if anyone is interested).
My little sister also happened to move home with me… with her cats (whom I am allergic to a lot more than my cat).
My family and I drove to visit our family in Wisconsin. We got home late yesterday. I had forgotten about this trip which means that my monthly wrap-up was not scheduled ahead of time.
The school year ended. This really is bittersweet. I love my job and I enjoy working with the students. However, summer is much appreciated.
My favorite book of the month was The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh.

My Favorite Tweets of May

You know what made my day? Listening to most of my students seriously trying to convince me #CincoDeMayo is really Day of the Dead. #teacher

— Amanda Marie (@catholicamanda) May 6, 2016

❄️🌨❄️🌨❄️ Welcome to spring in Montana! ❄️ It’s only been snowing for 24 hours! ❄️#lifeinMT #SnowInSpring #MaySnow 😕 pic.twitter.com/iUEGXRXvNU

— Amanda Marie (@catholicamanda) May 10, 2016

When driving long distance, a book book AND an audiobook are necessary.📚
One for daylight & one for dark.
The struggle is real!#amreading

— Amanda Marie (@catholicamanda) May 27, 2016