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The MASCOR Queen 2018 was a beauty pageant held in 2018 to find the most beautiful and talented young woman in the MASCOR community. The competition showcased the talents and beauty of these women, who represented different regions and backgrounds. The pageant was a grand event that brought together contestants, judges, and spectators from all over the country. The MASCOR Queen 2018 competition consisted of several rounds, including an introduction round, traditional wear round, evening gown round, and talent round. Each contestant had a unique opportunity to showcase her personality, style, and talent in these different rounds. The judges evaluated the contestants based on their poise, confidence, beauty, and talent.

This was so much more than I expected. So much better than I anticipated. What a great book!
I rated it a solid 4 stars. It so close to being 5 stars because it was nearly perfect. I loved it. I recommend it. I would say that it could have been a little better at the relationship building between the characters. At the moment, it lacks 'living with me'. However, I loved the emotions that it drew out of me! I was getting so frustrated and passionate towards the characters. Several times whilst reading this book, I became so emmersed that I had no consiousness of the world around me and I was consumed in this story. And although I nearly teared up, it did fail to cause a physical reaction from me.
I would give this a 2.5 spice rating. This is a slow burn. Nearly glacial. But when it finally hits. BAM! It hits good!
Tropes: Forced proximity, slow burn
It is set in a fantasy world of witches with Magick battlings gods and shadows. I can't get enough of this and I can't wait to continue the Witch Walker series with City of Ruin!

What really kept me from being immersed is the style of writing that is in a fairy tale vein; I m not sure if this is to evoke signing language, or to make it sound like folklore, or just a style that the author prefers but I guess I like a more straightforward tone. Thrust into an age-old story of ice, fire, and ancient gods, Raina must abandon vengeance and aid the Witch Collector or let their empire-and her sister-fall into enemy hands.

The judges evaluated the contestants based on their poise, confidence, beauty, and talent. In addition to the pageant rounds, the MASCOR Queen 2018 event also featured live performances by renowned artists and celebrities. It was a night full of glitz and glamour, making it a memorable experience for everyone involved.

The Witch Collector

Every harvest moon, the Witch Collector rides into our valley and leads one of us to the home of the immortal Frost King, to remain forever. Today is that day-Collecting Day. But he will not come for me. I, Raina Bloodgood, have lived in this village for twenty-four years, and for all that time he has passed me by. His mistake. Raina Bloodgood has one desire: kill the Frost King and the Witch Collector who stole her sister. On Collecting Day, she means to exact murderous revenge, but a more sinister threat sets fire to her world. Rising from the ashes is the Collector, Alexus Thibault, the man she vowed to slay and the only person who can help save her sister. Thrust into an age-old story of ice, fire, and ancient gods, Raina must abandon vengeance and aid the Witch Collector or let their empire-and her sister-fall into enemy hands. But the lines between good and evil blur, and Raina has more to lose than she imagined. What is she to do when the Witch Collector is no longer the villain who stole her sister, but the hero who's stealing her heart? … (more)

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The Witch Collector is a romantic fantasy about revenge turning into a quest for the greater good. The magic and world-building are very good, and the main character, Raina is particularly strong. I especially like that she is non-verbal and uses sign language which is so unusual for this type of book. What really kept me from being immersed is the style of writing that is in a fairy tale vein; I'm not sure if this is to evoke signing language, or to make it sound like folklore, or just a style that the author prefers but I guess I like a more straightforward tone. It does fit with the style of the story, however. And the cover is just gorgeous. ( )

This was so much more than I expected. So much better than I anticipated. What a great book!
I rated it a solid 4 stars. It so close to being 5 stars because it was nearly perfect. I loved it. I recommend it. I would say that it could have been a little better at the relationship building between the characters. At the moment, it lacks 'living with me'. However, I loved the emotions that it drew out of me! I was getting so frustrated and passionate towards the characters. Several times whilst reading this book, I became so emmersed that I had no consiousness of the world around me and I was consumed in this story. And although I nearly teared up, it did fail to cause a physical reaction from me.
I would give this a 2.5 spice rating. This is a slow burn. Nearly glacial. But when it finally hits. BAM! It hits good!
Tropes: Forced proximity, slow burn
It is set in a fantasy world of witches with Magick battlings gods and shadows. I can't get enough of this and I can't wait to continue the Witch Walker series with City of Ruin!

Below is my SPOILER thoughts and reactions as I read through the book:

17%: Well damn. War right out of the gate. I didn't expect this.

36%: Wait so the sister is cool with Alexus? (And i really thought this was a girl's name.)
If vast magick can be used "across space and time" why didn't they have the magick protect the villages in the past when they were attacked? Ooh, talk about some little embers burning between them 🔥. He has the God knife. I just know it.

63%: Why is it that in these books the man is This powerful And terrible being to be feared but yet once hes met the girl she's constantly saving him and he nearly dies. Often. Like dude how did you survive before??
Is Helena dead? Or possessed?
Okay, I was wrong, he didn't have the God knife.
Just when things are getting spicy, the damn prince has to come in and ruin it! Ugh.
Ooh! He is all mighty and powerful with darkness. 😏 my favorite!
Um, major age gap! He's Un Drallag! What a twist! A powerful sorcerer. And he wants her. But why her? After all these years. After losing his wife?

100%: Oh thank gods Helena was freed! And Alexus is a badass! At least if he would stop needing to be rescued so many damn times. And Raina needs to get over her frustration with Alexus. He's a good man.
I never thought branding would be a trope of mine but here we are. I love it! OH. "Let me show you what it means to be mine." That is my personal undoing. What. A. Great. Scene. Omg. I mean DAMN!
So many emotions are pouring from me right now! First with Raina finally letting herself be his and he claiming her. And I seriously teared up when she saw Finn, Warek, Mena, and little Saira! I nearly got my physical reaction. And now, their journey begins. Raina and Alexus together. Off to save the king and the world as they know it from Gods and shadows. ( )

Below is my SPOILER thoughts and reactions as I read through the book:

The winner of the competition was crowned as the MASCOR Queen 2018 and received a crown, sash, and prize money. The MASCOR Queen 2018 pageant not only celebrated beauty and talent but also promoted unity and cultural diversity. It provided a platform for young women to showcase their abilities and dreams, inspiring others to follow their aspirations. The pageant also aimed to empower women and promote gender equality. Overall, the MASCOR Queen 2018 pageant was an exceptional event that showcased the beauty, talent, and aspirations of young women in the MASCOR community. It was a night filled with glamor, talent, and inspiration, leaving everyone in awe of the incredible women who participated..

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