FairyLoot Tarot Cards Master List

1. This list contains spoilers for all FairyLoot boxes! 
2. I got the idea for this post from The Bookerina Book Blog. I've been using her Master List to keep up with the FairyLoot tarot cards, and for help identifying who certain people are. 
3. I've been getting these cards since 2018 (although I don't have a FairyLoot subscription)! That's a long time. I try to find them online after a new box comes out, and I think I've just been really lucky so far. *knocks on wood* Typical tarot decks have 78 cards, so I'm assuming that's what FairyLoot plans on doing - having a full deck at the end. 
4. I plan on creating a tab at the top of my blog that will be updated regularly. 

JUSTICE - Amren (A Court of Thorns and Roses) December 2018

CHARIOT - Cassian (A Court of Thorns and Roses) December 2018

STRENGTH - Azriel (A Court of Thorns and Roses) January 2019

EMPRESS - Feyre Archeron (A Court of Thorns and Roses) January 2019

Art by Emily Haynes - @artbyemmilinne

JUDGEMENT - Mor (A Court of Thorns and Roses) February 2019

EMPEROR - Rhys (A Court of Thorns and Roses) February 2019

Art by Emily Haynes - @artbyemmilinne

WHEEL OF FORTUNE - Jesper Fahey (Six of Crows) March 2019

THE FOOL - Wylan Van Eck (Six of Crows) March 2019

Art by Emily Haynes - @artbyemmilinne

THE LOVERS - Nina Zenik (Six of Crows) April 2019

THE TOWER - Matthias Helvar (Six of Crows) April 2019

Art by Emily Haynes - @artbyemmilinne

TEMPERANCE - Kaz Brekker (Six of Crows) May 2019

THE HERMIT - Inej Ghafa (Six of Crows) May 2019

Art by Emily Haynes - @artbyemmilinne

THE MAGICIAN - Dumbledore (Harry Potter) June 2019

DEATH - Draco Malfoy (Harry Potter) June 2019

Art by Laura - @loweana.art

THE SUN - Ron Weasley (Harry Potter) July 2019

THE MOON - Luna Lovegood (Harry Potter) July 2019

Art by Laura - @loweana.art

THE HANGED MAN - Harry Potter (Harry Potter) August 2019

THE STAR - Hermione Granger (Harry Potter) August 2019

Art by Laura - @loweana.art

ACE OF CUPS - Warner (Shatter Me) September 2019

THE HIGH PRIESTESS - Juliette (Shatter Me) September 2019

Art by Laura - @loweana.art

THE HIEROPHANT - Adam (Shatter Me) October 2019

TWO OF CUPS - Kenji (Shatter Me) October 2019

Art by Laura - @loweana.art

THE DEVIL - Thomas Cresswell (Stalking Jack the Ripper) November 2019

THE WORLD - Audrey Rose (Stalking Jack the Ripper) November 2019

Art by Laura - @loweana.art

KNIGHT OF CUPS - Elias Veturius (An Ember in the Ashes) December 2019

PAGE OF CUPS - Helene Aquilla (An Ember in the Ashes) December 2019

Art by Gabriella Bujdoso - @gabriella.bujdoso

QUEEN OF CUPS - Laia (An Ember in the Ashes) January 2020

KING OF CUPS - Keenan (An Ember in the Ashes) January 2020

Art by Gabriella Bujdoso - @gabriella.bujdoso

TEN OF CUPS - Sarai (Strange the Dreamer) February 2020

NINE OF CUPS - Lazlo Strange (Strange the Dreamer) February 2020

Art by Gabriella Bujdoso - @gabriella.bujdoso

SEVEN OF CUPS - Chaol & Yrene (Throne of Glass) March 2020

EIGHT OF CUPS - Lysanda & Aedion (Throne of Glass) March 2020

Art by Gabriella Bujdoso - @gabriella.bujdoso

FIVE OF CUPS - Dorian (Throne of Glass) April 2020

SIX OF CUPS - Manon (Throne of Glass) April 2020

Art by Gabriella Bujdoso - @gabriella.bujdoso

THREE OF CUPS - Aelin (Throne of Glass) - May 2020

FOUR OF CUPS - Rowan (Throne of Glass) May 2020

Art by Gabriella Bujdoso - @gabriella.bujdoso

ACE OF SWORDS - Lila Bard (Shades of Magic) June 2020

TWO OF SWORDS - Kell Maresh (Shades of Magic) June 2020

Art by Kat - @katbdraws

THREE OF SWORDS - Holland Vosijk (Shades of Magic) July 2020

FOUR OF SWORDS - Rhy Maresh (Shades of Magic) July 2020

Art by Kat - @katbdraws

SIX OF SWORDS - Mister Kindly (Nevernight) August 2020

FIVE OF SWORDS - Mia Corvere (Nevernight) August 2020

Art by Kat - @katbdraws

EIGHT OF SWORDS - Tric (Nevernight) September 2020

SEVEN OF SWORDS - Ash (Nevernight) September 2020

Art by Kat - @katbdraws

TEN OF SWORDS - Danika (Crescent City) October 2020

NINE OF SWORDS - Aidas (Crescent City) October 2020

Art by Arzzz - @arz28

KNIGHT OF SWORDS - Ruhn (Crescent City) November 2020

PAGE OF SWORDS - Lehabah (Crescent City) November 2020

Art by Arzzz - @arz28

QUEEN OF SWORDS - Bryce (Crescent City) December 2020

KING OF SWORDS - Hunt (Crescent City) December 2020

Art by Arzzz - @arz28

That's everything that's been released so far! If this is something you want to keep up with, check back at the end of each month to see what's new. I'll add a tab at the top so it will be easy to find. 😁

The Grumpy Frumpy Croissant by Mona k & Korey Scott (Illustrator)

Synopsis (via Goodreads): This is a story about a grouchy croissant who is angry with his friends.

He uses the mindful magic of breath to get his butter back.

I received a copy of this book from Red Clover Digital in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. 

I'm really glad I read The Grumpy Frumpy Croissant on my own and not with my kids. This book was ridiculously impractical and failed to covey anything even remotely similar to a story. The only thing I liked about this book - and why it received two stars on Goodreads instead of one - were the coloring pages included at the end. I think it's great when books have activities for children (this one also contained a recipe for croissants), and believe they have the potential to solidify the information shared within a book.

Why was this book nonsensical? Because it implied that the characters (Croissant, Toast & Scone) were repeatedly placed on a plate - like it was their daily routine or something - which simply wasn't feasible. Croissant starts acting angry and "grumpy" when Toast and Scone are plated first, which left him hanging off the edge. Uh, hello? Does anyone else know how food works? Once food is on a plate, it's usually consumed or tossed in the garbage. There is no do over the next day, especially not with the same items (unless they were leftovers and reheated). The story implied that this was what the characters did every day, which felt a little morbid since they should've been eaten and killed off based on their setting and what they were. If the author had chosen a different setting, maybe I could have suspended my disbelief, but a plate really didn't work for this book.

I also didn't like how Croissant's anger was addressed. It felt like the breathing techniques they used were tossed in to make this book seem more informative than it actually was. Yes, breathing is important when you're angry, but it wasn't something the author explained. They simply said you should "drink milk and breathe," whenever you're feeling upset. Also, Milk was one of their friends, so it was super weird that they were drinking him. It's not like he has a limitless supply of himself at his disposal. It felt slightly cannibalistic, to be honest.

The illustrations were also somewhat suggestive, and I really hope that wasn't intentional. Croissant leaking his "butter" and the flow of  Milk's "milk" are two instances that immediately come to mind. (★⋆☆☆☆)

*I received compensation for my review of this book

*this post has been backdated

The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins

Synopsis (via Goodreads): A delicious twist on a Gothic classic, Rachel Hawkins's The Wife Upstairs pairs Southern charm with atmospheric domestic suspense, perfect for fans of B.A. Paris and Megan Miranda.

Meet Jane. Newly arrived to Birmingham, Alabama, Jane is a broke dog-walker in Thornfield Estates––a gated community full of McMansions, shiny SUVs, and bored housewives. The kind of place where no one will notice if Jane lifts the discarded tchotchkes and jewelry off the side tables of her well-heeled clients. Where no one will think to ask if Jane is her real name.

But her luck changes when she meets Eddie Rochester. Recently widowed, Eddie is Thornfield Estates’ most mysterious resident. His wife, Bea, drowned in a boating accident with her best friend, their bodies lost to the deep. Jane can’t help but see an opportunity in Eddie––not only is he rich, brooding, and handsome, he could also offer her the kind of protection she’s always yearned for.

Yet as Jane and Eddie fall for each other, Jane is increasingly haunted by the legend of Bea, an ambitious beauty with a rags-to-riches origin story, who launched a wildly successful southern lifestyle brand. How can she, plain Jane, ever measure up? And can she win Eddie’s heart before her past––or his––catches up to her?

With delicious suspense, incisive wit, and a fresh, feminist sensibility, The Wife Upstairs flips the script on a timeless tale of forbidden romance, ill-advised attraction, and a wife who just won’t stay buried. In this vivid reimagining of one of literature’s most twisted love triangles, which Mrs. Rochester will get her happy ending?

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

Everything about this book was fast! The story, the characters (wink-wink, if you know what I mean), the revelations - it was a rollercoaster from start to finish. The Wife Upstairs had me hooked from the very first page, and I'm still thinking about it days later. Nice job, Rachel Hawkins! I loved the Hex Hall series (and I think she's hilarious on Twitter), so I had high hopes for this book from the start. Thankfully, it was a blast to read! This was also the first book I read in 2021, so hopefully it sets a precedent for the rest of the year. 

I both loved and hated how open-ended the conclusion was. It fits with the rest of the story, but I like resolution when I finish a book. However, I did like the ending we were given for the story that was written. It made sense, was completely believable, and I thought it really worked for the book. I just like knowing - definitively and without lingering questions. Hawkins has successfully left me wanting more, even though I don't think I would've liked the book as much had I gotten what I wanted. I clearly have very complicated feelings about this book! 

Normally, I don't re-read suspenseful books or mysteries, but I can see myself re-reading this one in the future. I thoroughly enjoyed the Alabama setting and the southern references (being from Texas, I could relate), although the rich people problems were new-to-me (hah). Seriously, how are they not bored the majority of the time? They don't work themselves, yet they need someone to walk their dog once a week? Also, why would you only have your dog walked once a week when they need daily exercise? But I digress (something I've always wanted to say, haha). Did that make me sound posh? 🤣

If you like suspenseful books that keep you on your toes, The Wife Upstairs delivers a satisfying story with interesting characters. I felt like I had a good handle on what was going on and where I was being led, so I was always pleasantly surprised when something or someone threw a wrench in my imaginings. I would be thinking it was the butler with a lamp in the parlor, but then Hawkins would have them do something that made me question everything I thought I knew - especially when we get snippets from Bea's POV.

Also, Jane isn't a particularly likable character, and her veiled (oh-so-slowly revealed) past was always hovering over her shoulder, but I could relate to most of her actions and understand her choices. She's always had to look out for herself, so that's what she does. She makes sure she's going to be okay, and if that means molding herself to be what someone else wants, at least she'll have a warm bed to sleep in at night. I also didn't hate Eddie, but thought his immediate interest in Jane was suspicious. He's much older than her, his wife had disappeared less than a year ago (more like half a year), and he knew nothing about her when he decided to buy a dog and employ her services. It all happened so quickly, and I still can't figure out why. Jane's motives made sense - she wanted to be taken care of and kept safe. Eddie? What did he gain from that relationship? Especially with everything else going on in his life... 

The Wife Upstairs is easily one of my favorite reads, so keep this book in mind when you're looking for something to grab this year! I have a feeling we're going to need ALL the good books in 2021. (★★★★☆)

*this post has been backdated

Dream It & Do It by Holly A. Sharp [Blog Tour: Revew + Spotlight + Giveaway]

 

Halito! Welcome to the next stop on the Dream It & Do It blog tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. This book has a really unique concept, so I cannot wait to finish reading it with my monsters! We've really enjoyed what we've read so far. Thanks for stopping by today, and don't forget to check out the giveaway at the bottom! For the full tour schedule, please visit the Rockstar Book Tours website.

About The Book:
Title: DREAM IT & DO IT
Author: Holly A. Sharp
Pub. Date: November 12, 2020
Publisher: Holly A. Sharp
Formats: Hardcover, eBook
Pages: 216
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Holly's Store
Read for FREE on Kindle Unlimited!

Welcome to the world of real possibility! Our best-selling children’s book is packed with adventure, inspiration, and interests that will get your 4th and 5th grade child ready to take on the world. Written for both boys and girls, our bedtime stories style role-model book will introduce your kids to the gamechangers in the world that they want to emulate as they get older.

This must-have real-life adventure book will introduce your child to over 100 different career possibilities and interests through 100 real-life role-models. Each story will showcase different careers, professions, struggles, and challenges, covering business, art, math, science, and technology. These real stories about real people and the adversity they faced (racism, sexism, homophobia) will show your child that they can persevere no matter what they believe.

As a hands-on and immersive kind of bedtime book that will motivate your child to be a trailblazer, we’ve included an activity with each story that will help spark your child’s innate interests. All you need to do is sit back, read the stories out loud with your kids, and watch their eyes light up in wonder and awe.

Hardcover available on author's website.

Also available in smaller volumes.

I received an ARC from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. My thoughts and opinions are my own. Any quotes I use are from an unpublished copy and may not reflect the finished product.

Starting the book with Dr. Seuss was a great way to grab my children's attention! They love The Cat and the Hat, Green Eggs and Ham, Mr. Brown Can Moo! Can You?, And to Think I Saw It on Mulberry Street (just to name a few favorites), and really enjoyed learning more about the author. There were a lot of interesting facts - most of them new to me - and even the simple illustrations were wonderful. They were cartoonish yet realistic depictions of people, which helped keep the children's interest, while also conveying what someone really looked like.

My favorite entry (so far) was the one on Judy Burke and Christine French Cully. I loved, loved, loved getting the Highlights magazine as a child, so it was fun for me to learn about how the two of them were involved and what that entailed. "It takes nearly a year to plan out what will go in each issue, which is delivered every month." That's amazing! It means they have to plan and prepare multiple issues simultaneously, which seems like it would be a very hectic endeavor. 

We haven't gotten very far into the book, but we've enjoyed what we've read so far and cannot wait to see what other interesting people have been included. (★★★★☆)

About Holly:

Website | Facebook | Instagram | Goodreads | Amazon

Sharp spent the bulk of her career in new product development—dreaming up intuitive ideas from how to kill bugs to new ice cream forms to hit grocery shelves. A self-proclaimed problem-solver, she loves to think about the things that the world needs and figuring out how to make those things come to life. “Knowing in high school what I wanted to do with my life set me up for the right path. I wanted the same for my child and searched for books to guide her, but came up short,” Sharp said. “That’s when I thought, ‘why not write the book for my child that she needs and that will also help others?”Giveaway Details: 1 winner will win a signed copy of the DREAM IT & DO IT, US Only.Giveaway Details: 1 winner will win a signed copy of the DREAM IT & DO IT, US Only.

Giveaway Details: 

1 winner will win a signed copy of the DREAM IT & DO IT, US Only.

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WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING 

“Dream It & Do It by Holly Sharp is a perfect book for young kids who want to find their place in this world and what they would like to be when they are older”- Readers Favorite 5 Star Review 

"I am thrilled to share my story about the power of science. The journey to discovery itself is so interesting, but then to witness how it can improve people's lives is a thrill beyond description. “Holly Sharp has done such a beautiful service to society in inspiring children to work hard and follow their passions.”- Jean Bennett (geneticist helping reverse blindness) 

“Your work is very very important for kids. There is no wonder that you received a pre-launch 5 star review from "Readers’ Favorite"– Majd Mashharawi (Founder of Materials Engineering Startup) 

“This helps children to create their own serendipity”–Gianna Gaudinin (Google event planner) 

“Reading is for everyone and can help you achieve your own dream it and do it dreams--whatever they might be!”- Dawn Wacek librarian featured on Ted Talk® 

"I believe that young girls need to see role models in all professions, and young boys need to see women in these roles as well. While growing up, I wish I had the advice and vision this book offers to young people"- Rochelle Jones (one of FDNY’s first female firefighters)