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Thorne’s dead.

And Ryne will be soon.

We have no idea what the future holds.

I will not be shunted to the side anymore. It’s time for me to take my place as leader in the resistance. We’re taking the wolves down.

But sometimes the good guys become the bad guys and the bad guys good, and I don’t even know where my allegiance lies anymore.

And my heart… that’s still up for grabs.

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Thorne is dead, but the war for power has just begun. Poppy must choose her allies to fight to change the wolfs' world and achieve the society she has desired for so long. But to do that, she will have to overcome a lot of danger and complications, facing the greatest of challenges while she tries to deal with her own heart.

I loved this book, it was the perfect ending to an incredible series. The plot is so interesting, I was hooked from the beginning to the end. It’s an addictive reading that I devoured so fast!

There is a lot of drama and emotions in this story, some scenes really broke my heart. The romance in this book was full of thorns and challenges, which made it even more epic and beautiful. Some scenes were so sweet that made me swoon.

On the other hand, there is a lot of tension and adrenaline in this story. It had some bloody battles and action-packed fights that were really good. So much happened in this book. So many things! It had really good twists and turns, I loved how things were resolved. It also had very interesting new characters. Bellamy was my favorite, hands down. He was so cute and adorable!

His jaws were wide open.

This my July wrap up.  I read 27 books last month mostly because of #thebookjunkietrials.

Like you can see I almost reach my goal that I fixed for this year (read 200 books like last year) … but apparently I will for sure read more than that until the end of the year … which just the though of that drives me crazy!  Me who never read more than like what 10 books or less in 30 years or so, then read 200 books in one year last year while this year I can not only read more than 20 books in a month but I can also read more than 200 books in a year … MINDBLOWING for sure!!! I’m proud of me!

Last month I also put another personal challenge on me for my next monthly TBR: I will read each month at least 2 thrillers.

Since I’m a little girl I was always attracted by the thriller world.  I always watched TV thrillers series from “Starsky & Hutch” to “Monk” (to name a few).  I even wanted to work in this world first as detective (like all those characters of course) and then when I started to study in a law school, I was very excited to study criminlogy.  Unfortunately university was never my forte and I ended up being graduated in P.R. but the passion is still there … just like my passion for psychology who was also a subject that I wanted to study at the university … I also like to whatch documentary about criminal cases to understand the mind of those monsters.

That is why I thought that my “fear” for reading a thriller book was silly of me since it’s a world that intrigued me since I’m a little girl … and so far so good!  I loved the 2 thrillers that I read in July, I already planned the 2 thrillers for this month (August) and bought some new ones!

Anyway let’s back to my July wrap up:

- For the #bookjunkietrials, I not only did the first 5 challenges for my team (#Scribes) but also read a book for the challenges of each team:

1. Dwarf Mount: “Fumbled Hearts” by Meagan Brandy: 4 stars

2. Apothecary Towers: “Bad Saint” by Monica James: 4 stars

3. The Great Library: “Finley” by Ella Frank: 4 stars (more a 3.5)

4. The Drowning Deep: “A Thousand Pieces Of You” by Claudia Gray: 4 stars

5. The Bookie Grail: “Stardust” by Neil Gaiman: 3 stars

6. Orc Grove “Captive In The Dark” by C.J. Roberts: 4 stars

7. Ol’ Pirate Cove: “Bane” by L.J. Shen: 4.5 stars

8. Glimmer: “One Little Lie” by Whitney Barbetti: 3.5 stars

9. Draconic Isle: “Obsidian” by Kimberly Loth: 3 stars

10. The Eleven Guard: “Off Base” by Annabeth Albert: 4 stars

11. On The Hallow Isle: “Scavengers” by Yolanda Olson: 4 stars

12. Empty Barrel Inn: “The Bourbon Kings” by J.R. Ward: 4 stars

13. Giant Squid: “Requiem & Reverie” by Keri Lake : 5 stars (more a 4.5)

14. Crimson Peaks: “Devil’s Kiss” by Ella Frank: 5 stars

15. Queendom Stone: “Cheeky Royal” by Nana Malone: 4 stars

16. The Forgotten Forests: “#Player” by Cambria Hebert: 4 stars

17. The Weeping Falls: “Until You” by Penelope Douglas”: 5 stars

In July I also read for my last library and last #romanceopoly challenge: “Enthralled” by Giana Darling.  I was not a huge fan of her book “Lessons In Corruption” but I gave another try with “Enthralled” … and I fell in love with it!  I gave it 5 stars and I’m so impatient to read the second book!

I also read those books:

- “Sinfully Mine” by Nicky James: 4 stars Yes it’s a very tabboo romance but the author make a really good job to explain how and why these 2 young men, these 2 brothers started to have more deep feelings toward each others.  This romance is much more complex than it seems to be but I can understand that for some us, this romance is waaaaayyy more than tabboo and forbidden ...

- “Filty Rich Boys” by C.M. Stunich: 4 stars

- “Two Can Keep A Secret” by Karen McManus: 4 stars

- “Boy Shattered” by Eli Easton: 4 stars

- “Say You’re Sorry” by Melinda Leigh: 4 stars

- “Cruel Intentions” by Siobhan Davis: 4 stars

- “Bad, Bad Blue Blood” by C.M. Stunich: 3.5 stars

- “#Selfie” by Cambria Hebert: 5 stars

This YA fiction series has had me in a chokehold, punching the air.

The story follows a young girl, Zwaantie, who is the crown princess of the kingdom of Sol. In their world, the sun always shines. At the border of their kingdom lies a wall, separating the kingdom of Stella, holding the stars.

The worlds vary drastically, and Zwaantie is forced to make a choice, will she marry for love, or for honor?

Join Hughie, Pepper, and Ruby as they fight against Nicolas to save the dragons.

In the end will the kings and queens be revived or will they succumb to the wizard's curse?

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The council has taken Gale in to examine him and determine if he's dangerous, but Ruby won't let them hurt him and will do whatever it takes to save his life. Meanwhile, the evil wizard is about to carry out his ultimate plan, so Hughie, Ruby and Pepper must find him and stop him before it's too late.

I loved this book! It was really epic, so many things happened! I couldn't stop reading, each chapter was impressive and brought new things. It was a fast read, truly addictive.

The plot is so interesting and got me completely hooked on the story. There was a lot of drama and moving scenes that broke my heart, but also some parts full of action and adrenaline with an epic fight that left me in shock.

Ruby and Pepper fight against the dragon council to protect Gale, but will it be enough?

Meanwhile, Hughie faces problems of his own as the wizard family he invited into his home is not the good guys he thought they were.

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As the council examines Gale to determine if he's dangerous, Ruby and Pepper fear the worst and must find a way to protect him. To do this, Pepper returns in search of Aspen's help, but she must face her unresolved issues with Gage. Meanwhile, Hughie and Judy have discovered that the wizards staying at their house are evil and now that they have disappeared, they must do whatever it takes to find them and finally stop them before it's too late.

I loved this book, I couldn't put it down wanting to know what was going to happen. The plot is very entertaining, I was hooked from start to finish. There is a lot of uncertainty and intrigue, it left me doubting and wanting to know everyone's true intentions.

There is tons of drama in this story, which I loved. But there are also some funny situations, and the romance was so beautiful. I love Pepper and Gage's relationship with all its ups and downs, it was a roller coaster of emotions.

Ruby got more than she bargained for with the new dragon and now she's fighting to keep her family in tact. She can't explain why she needs to protect him and her entire family disagrees with her. Thankfully, Pepper, who is fleeing her own problems, shows up and helps Ruby.

Meanwhile, Hughie finds himself falling for Penny and creates a bigger mess than he intended.

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Pepper arrives at Ruby's house, seeking refuge from her problems. But Gage has followed her and one way or another she will have to face reality. However, upon arrival she finds a bigger conflict than the one she left behind. Gale, the new baby dragon, can be very dangerous for everyone and Damon wants the Council to deal with him. Ruby objects, fearing they're going to hurt him, and the decisions they could make may create an irreparable rift. Meanwhile, Hughie continues to investigate the sleeping spell with the help of the wizards. But when a series of unexpected events unfolds, terrible revelations will come to light.

I loved this book! I devoured it from start to finish, it was a completely addictive read. A lot of exciting things happened in this book that blew my mind. There were great revelations, truly shocking truths that left me screaming because I couldn't believe what I was reading. The plot is interesting, with a lot of dynamism and tension.

When new guests show up at the castle, Hughie doesn't know what to do with them. He knows he has to protect the castle, but when one of the girls catches his eye, he takes a chance. But will he regret it?

Meanwhile, Ruby welcomes a new guest of her own that threatens her whole way of life.

And Pepper has no idea how to juggle two boys at once...one she's crushed on forever and the other she's not sure she wants to like.

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When mysterious visitors arrive at the castle, Hughie must decide if they can be trusted to stay or if they pose a greater danger. Meanwhile, a new dragon of unknown origin and powers has been hatched in Ruby's house. The Council is not at all happy about this and they are willing to carry out a series of tests to assess the danger it represents. On the other hand, Pepper grows closer to Gage, struggling between her feelings for the boy she has always liked and this stranger who has captivated her attention... for better and worse.

I really liked this book, it completely hooked me from the first to the last page in an addictive read. There is a lot of tension and drama, with some creepy moments that I loved.

On the other hand, I got angry with some characters in this book because of their attitudes, especially Dante and the Council, whose actions I hated. But I like Gage more and more, I feel like he's going to become one of my favorite characters.