I first saw this hosted by Reading is My Superpower. You just grab a book, either one you are currently reading or on your TBR and write out the first lines. Just a fun way to get people interested in what you are reading.

I apologize for not making one of these posts last week, we were dealing with a lot of anxiety and sickness :/

This week, I randomly chose two books off my long TBR for this prompt.

•First Lines #1•

“Whoever said it was always darkest before the dawn clearly had never lived like Iris Collins.”

•Book•

•Synopsis•

Welcome to the coziest house on the block—where misfits become family, magic lingers in the walls, and healing comes in the most unexpected forms.

Iris Collins doesn’t believe in plans. As a self-declared chaos bunny with a track record of unfinished dreams, she’s never been the reliable one in the family. But when she inherits a quaint purple Victorian in the quirky town of St. Claire, she seizes the chance to start over—on her terms.

Her grand idea? Turn the rambling house into a haven for anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t quite belong. And maybe even a mysterious man from Iris’s past who seems too good to be true.

What begins as a leap of faith quickly becomes something extraordinary: a chosen family built on kindness, second chances, and a little bit of everyday magic. (via Amazon)

•First Lines #2•

“I have known darkness all my life. The valefolk say it isn’t sinister; it should not be feared. It is for our good.”

•Book•

•Synopsis•

A land plagued with darkness and griefis all Amyrah knows, but when luminescent creatures appear in the Vale, her inborn gift awakens and allows her to see the shadows for what they are.

Caught between fear and the pull of light on her soul, she must decide whether her convictions are worth shattering the beliefs of those she loves.

If courage fails her and she gives in to the pressing dark, her people could remain shrouded forever. But if she stands against it, true light might penetrate the Vale for the first time. (via Amazon)