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cathrine

From Cathrine's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Cathrine loves this book

Liked a lot the different religions and the witty writing style

By T. Kingfisher ,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked Swordheart as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Halla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle's estate… and, unfortunately, his relatives. Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. When Halla draws the sword that imprisons him, Sarkis finds himself attempting to defend his new wielder against everything from bandits and roving inquisitors to her own in-laws… and the sword itself may prove to be the greatest threat of all.


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December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg,

Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!

On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…

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cathrine

From Cathrine's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Cathrine loves this book

The magic system, the story, the plot twist

Everything was just incredible and I am still thinking about this book almost every day

By M. L. Wang ,

Why should I read it?

5 authors picked Blood Over Bright Haven as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Discover the gripping dark academia fantasy about the limits of truth and power from the author of The Sword of Kaigen, perfect for fans of Babel by R. F. Kuang, Leigh Bardugo's Ninth House, and V. E. Schwab.

"The best fantasy novel of the year" The Guardian

"The easiest 5 star I have ever given" ***** Reader Review

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For twenty years, Sciona has devoted every waking moment to the study of magic.

When she finally achieves her ambition to become the first woman admitted to the High Magistry at the University of Magics and Industry, she finds herself undermined…


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