Maude’s Book Club

Maude’s Book Club

Book of the Month: ‘Mirrored Heavens’ by Rebecca Roanhorse
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Book of the Month: ‘Mirrored Heavens’ by Rebecca Roanhorse

Maude Garrett has been on the Rebecca Roanhorse train for a while and last year the community enjoyed Fevered Star. MBC has waited for the cover reveal of Mirrored Heavens and now we will continue the series for our Book Club in July!

If Maude loves a series and our community enjoys it too, we always continue to dedicate a month to some of our favourites!

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If You Like ‘The Way of Kings’ Add These To Your TBR!
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If You Like ‘The Way of Kings’ Add These To Your TBR!

Our BOOK OF THE MONTH is The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson.

This is known as one of the best fantasy books of all time. It is a daunting book because of how thick it is, but over two months Maude Garrett and our wonderful community finished it together. It’s an accomplishment to read a book of this length that has been on everyone’s TBRs for years.

We have some recommendations if you have a void after reading The Way of Kings or are looking for something similar without picking this book up!

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Book Review: ‘Ruthless Vows’ by Rebecca Ross
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Book Review: ‘Ruthless Vows’ by Rebecca Ross

Our bonus book of the month was Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross!

After reading Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross in February, the MBC community needed to finish the duology. The love the MBC community had for the first novel is unmatched this year for our reading list. Ross is a beautiful writer and we were fortunate enough to have her join Maude Garrett as they discussed her Letter of Enchantment duology.

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If You Like ‘Ruthless Vows’ Add These To Your TBR!
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If You Like ‘Ruthless Vows’ Add These To Your TBR!

Our BONUS BOOK of the month is Ruthless Vows by Rebecca Ross.

When we first read Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross in February the historical fiction combined with fantasy was refreshing. The enemies-to-lovers story between Iris and Roman was delightful to read because of how heartfelt it was. The letters shared between them were romantic and intimate because they were being vulnerable with one another. Anonymity can help everyone be brave, especially with love.

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Bonus Book of the Month: ‘Under the Whispering Door’ by TJ Klune
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Bonus Book of the Month: ‘Under the Whispering Door’ by TJ Klune

We have all enjoyed his writing, and now we have decided to read Under the Whispering Door as a light bonus book for June. The term “light” is used loosely because Klune has a way of making everyone emotional.

For those who have read The House in the Cerulean Sea or have Under the Whispering Door on their TBR come and join us this month as we read it together!

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5 Reasons to Pick Up a Rebecca Ross Novel
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5 Reasons to Pick Up a Rebecca Ross Novel

We have enjoyed reading Divine Rivals and now Ruthless Vows with our community. The way Rebecca Ross writes her characters with such vulnerability and care is unmatched. She finds so much beauty in the simplest things and she helps readers gain a new appreciation for the life they have. Ross wants to connect readers to her stories by showing how beautiful humanity can be even in the darkest times.

Here are the five reasons why you should pick up a Rebecca Ross duology!

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What is The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson?
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What is The Stormlight Archive by Brandon Sanderson?

In case you didn’t know Maude Garrett has been a HUGE fan of his series and we’ve even covered Mistborn for book club. The Way of Kings has been on her TBR for years and she thought it would be a great idea to start this series with our wonderful community. The book was published in 2010 and has 1001 pages. We decided to split this book into two months so everyone has enough time to read it for their leisure.

Sanderson novels are filled with adventure, but there is something special about the Stormlight Archive.

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5 Reasons To Pick Up A Brandon Sanderson Book
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5 Reasons To Pick Up A Brandon Sanderson Book

Maude Garrett has always been a fan of Brandon Sanderson and we have even covered the Mistborn series for Book Club! There’s something so special about Sanderson’s novels. He brings such charm and wit to his characters.

It’s impossible for any reader not to fall in love with their story. He constructs detailed adventures that help his protagonist become a fully formed person. His characters are fully formed, whether they’re searching for a new perspective or fulfilling their dreams.

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Book of the Month Preview: ‘The Way of Kings’ by Brandon Sanderson
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Book of the Month Preview: ‘The Way of Kings’ by Brandon Sanderson

Maude Garrett has been such a fan of Brandon Sanderson over the years. MBC has even covered the Mistborn trilogy in the past. Sanderson has such a strong wit and writes his adventures beautifully. They are fully formed characters with motivations and more importantly dreams. They all overcome obstacles that help improve their perspective about themselves and how they live.

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Maude’s Book Club Questions For ‘The Poppy War’ by R.F. Kuang
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Maude’s Book Club Questions For ‘The Poppy War’ by R.F. Kuang

We love having discussions at MBC! We tackled The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang in March! For those who love historical fiction and extensive lore that ties in with actual events, Kuang’s war fantasy novel is unlike anything you’ll ever read.

We thought it would be nice to share the questions we have prepared for our book club with all of you. That way, if you enjoy the thought-provoking questions that come with reading a book and going into detail, you’ll join us for next month’s pick!

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Maude’s Book Club Questions For ‘Divine Rivals’ by Rebecca Ross
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Maude’s Book Club Questions For ‘Divine Rivals’ by Rebecca Ross

We love having discussions at MBC! Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross stole our hearts in February. For those who love to write and those who enjoy reading historical fiction, this fantasy romance is the perfect mixture for all readers.

Maude’s Book Club became engaged with the story between Iris and Kitt because of the development of their relationship. It is enemies-to-lovers and its beautifully written passages explore one’s true self through anonymity and vulnerability.

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Join Maude’s Book Club!

We know that the internet can be a tough space to navigate and that’s why we want to create a safe space for everyone in the reading community to be able to discuss their favourite books with other bookworms.

Not only do community members interact with other book lovers and creator Maude Garrett, but Maude connects with the authors of the books directly so the community can also discuss the book with their favoruite authors.