Brittney Arena

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With a background in both brand and visual design, Brittney has always found solace in art. However, after a challenging health journey, she turned to writing, and what began as a coping mechanism evolved into a journey of exploration, allowing her to traverse new worlds from wherever she might be.

When she’s not penning tales, Brittney spends her time obsessing over k-dramas, playing with her camera, and waging war against ungodly amounts of pet hair. She currently resides in North Carolina with her husband and two pups, and is always ready for the next adventure, whether it be on page or in real life. A Dance of Lies is her debut novel.

She is represented by Jennifer Azantian at Azantian Literary Agency.

Average rating: 5.0 · 5 ratings · 6 reviews · 1 distinct workSimilar authors
A Dance of Lies

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The God and the Gumiho by Sophie Kim
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Oh what fun!

Honestly, the concept alone is gold: a fallen god trying to earn his way back into his brother's good graces by capturing the scarlet fox, who happens to be right under his nose? What a recipe for tension, and it's such a fun ride. Hani
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For One Night Only by Jessica            James
For One Night Only
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I absolutely adored this book!

I mean, I've always had a thing for books centering around the arts in some regard, but there's something so very special about an author who can make you *feel* the music on the page without your hearing a sound. And J
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A Monsoon Rising by Thea Guanzon
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EXCUSE ME I loved this book so much.

HOW WAS IT SO SATISFYING ON EVERY LEVEL??

How is the writing still the most beautiful, lush, exquisite thread of words ever?

As usual, I don't want to give much away, but suffice it to say that Thea is incredible a
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All This Twisted Glory by Tahereh Mafi
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Absolutely sobbing.

I love this series so much. It's slower, but not slow in a bad way. Slow in a 'I'm going to drag you through every single heart-wrenching character moment possible'.

I am feral for these ships. Feral. Both of them, now that we have
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Funny Story by Emily Henry
Funny Story
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Emily Henry never misses.

Oh goodness, I'm all happy tears here. I don't know how Emily does it, but every single book is an easy five stars, and that's rare for me. This one is no exception. Everything from the writing (gorgeous!) to the humor and ba
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Mistress of Lies by K.M.  Enright
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I'm ashamed that I haven't yet sat down to write this considering I've been obsessed with this book for a few years now.

I was lucky enough to read a very early version of this book before it was ever in the hands of a publishing professional, and eve
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The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon
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What a stunning, gripping, wondrous debut!
Oh my, I loved this one. Reylo fans, where you at? Actually, I was a bit wary given the Reylo/Star Wars hype on this one, being that ... I don't want something * identical * to Reylo. I want something that s
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Psyche and Eros by Luna McNamara
Psyche and Eros
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I really enjoyed this one! What a fun, fresh take on greek mythology.

I can't say I've ever read a take on greek gods quite like this. I especially loved Eros's POV, from his sass and sheer confidence (what a vibrant voice!) to the way the author desc
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Cristiina♡Reads Merry Christmas sweets! Wishing you the happiest of times with your loved ones and a Happy New year! xoxo




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Catherine Hi Brittney, thank you for accepting my friend request :) I hope the book you're currently reading is amazing ♥


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Olivia's Bookish Places & Spaces Hi Brittney!
Thanks so much for accepting my friend invite. I look forward to many happy times on Goodreads! :)


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Rae Happy Happy Birthday!!!!


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chloe ♡ Hello Brittney! Thanks for accepting my friendvite.
I love your blog <3 Nice reviews, by the way. So good to finally know a bookworm who letters as well!



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Alyssa Hello! Dropping by to let you know that you're such an awesome and marvelous friend! ♡
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Brittney Arena Minni Mouse wrote: "Haha, can I just say that whenever you like or comment on an update of mine, my notifications blow up because your many thousands of followers will like the update as well? Hahaha, dang girl, you b..."

Hahah this made me crack up! I love your reviews though - they are so hilarious and they deserve to be seen!! You're so naturally funny and I'm just over here like... how. How do you do it. Share your brilliance with us boring folk ;)


Minni Mouse Haha, can I just say that whenever you like or comment on an update of mine, my notifications blow up because your many thousands of followers will like the update as well? Hahaha, dang girl, you be popular! It's the best feeling ever, riding on your momentum, hehe.

Thank you for allowing the common folk to share in what that popularity must be like errry day, ;)


Brittney Arena Rachel wrote: "Hey girl! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas & a Happy New Years!!! Just wanted to pop in and say hi!! :)"

Aww thanks girl! Hope you are doing well!!


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Rachel Hey girl! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas & a Happy New Years!!! Just wanted to pop in and say hi!! :)


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Alyssa Happy New Year!

May 2017 be filled with Happiness, Laughter, Love, Friendships, and more great Books! :D


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message 48: by Chelsea ✨Arielle’s Nebular Ally and Team Acrux✨ (last edited Dec 13, 2016 11:12AM)

Chelsea ✨Arielle’s Nebular Ally and Team Acrux✨ HAPPY MAGNUS DAY!!!!!! Do NOT forget to spam me

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Polina Traore Hi, Brittney! Thanks for accepting my invite! :)


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Alyssa Hello amazing friends! Have a fantastic reading week!

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~ Alyssa :)


message 45: by Mairenn

Mairenn Hi Brittney! You're very much welcome! And thanks for accepting it too! Ahh not really, but thanks for the advice. I'm trying my best! XD


Essie (Midknight.traveller) Hiya *waves* Thanks for accepting the friend req Brittney! We just had so many books in common that I had to send the req ^_^


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Izzy Hi Brittney, thanks for the request! Yup, I'm reading it for the first time and I'm really liking it, although most of it is mainly due to the Darkling whom I'm pretty in love with already lol


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Kyle Thanks for the friend request! Looks like I'm in good company haha.


Jen (jenslostinthepages) ♥Star-Crossed Book Blog♥ I adore the snarky, bad ones too lol! Thanks for the friendvite and here is to finding lots of them in the pages we read!


Brittney Arena Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤ (of BADGER and Snake) wrote: "Haiiiii Beautiful

JUST SAYING HI.


Whyyyy hola... amigo(s) SEE WHAT I DID THERE???




HI!"



Brittney Arena Alethea wrote: "Thanks for accepting the friend request!
I'm excited to discuss bookish stuff with you! Hahaha :)"


Anytime girl!


Chelsea ✨Arielle’s Nebular Ally and Team Acrux✨ Haiiiii Beautiful

JUST SAYING HI.

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HI!


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Alethea Thanks for accepting the friend request!
I'm excited to discuss bookish stuff with you! Hahaha :)


Brittney Arena Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤ (of BADGER and Snake) wrote: "Happyyyyy Buuuuhhhrrfffdayyyy!!!!



Wahhh. But <3333333 Thanks my boney friend!



I love you, my trust boney friend ♥"



Chelsea ✨Arielle’s Nebular Ally and Team Acrux✨ Happyyyyy Buuuuhhhrrfffdayyyy!!!!

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I love you, my trust boney friend ♥


Brittney Arena Kari wrote: "I maaaay have found your spotify last night and maaay have sat listening to your ACOMAF playlist all evening. I love finding people who soundtrack books because I swear my spotify sidebar is 80% bo..."

LOL!!! Omg I'm so glad you liked it!! I'm seriously way too obsessed with ACOMAF and playlists in general... and I just needed an output for my hangover!! So many feels!!


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Kari Rhiannon (Moon Magister Reviews) I maaaay have found your spotify last night and maaay have sat listening to your ACOMAF playlist all evening. I love finding people who soundtrack books because I swear my spotify sidebar is 80% book mixes right now, both mine and others and finding a good mix is like gold. I added so many of those songs to my library last night ^^


Brittney Arena Christine wrote: "Hey, Brittney!

I just wanted to drop by and wish you an amazing, wonderful, beautiful week! I've been a little inactive these past few days, so I just wanted to say hey.

Can't wait to discuss mor..."


Just saw this! Sweet of you! Hope you're having an amazing week too!!


Brittney Arena Sushi wrote: "Hey Brittney!! I loved that review of yours for A Gathering Of Shadows! Reading the book right now and I got a horrible suspicion that the new villain is Alucard...? Unless you're talking about my ..."

Hey!! Ahah yes omg- I LOVE AGOS... its SO insanely good. I would say most people actually figured the villain out pretty quick (the the villain reveal is early) i just didn't see it coming haha. I just adore this book though- have fun with all the feels!


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Sushi Hey Brittney!! I loved that review of yours for A Gathering Of Shadows! Reading the book right now and I got a horrible suspicion that the new villain is Alucard...? Unless you're talking about my baby, Holland (I got a very soft spot for this one ^^) Excited to see how it all unfolds though!
Thanks for accepting :D
Hope to see more of you around xox


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Omgah this made my day



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Chelsea ✨Arielle’s Nebular Ally and Team Acrux✨ Hope your day gets better !!

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Pearl Angeli Hi, Brittney! Thanks for the friendvite. :) Grisha series is love! <3 Glad to know you also loved it. :)) hugs!


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Katie Sorry I just saw your message now! Thank you! I'm so excited to get it, I've been wanting a tattoo for ages now. :)


Brittney Arena Arielle wrote: "Thanks for accepting my friendvite! I saw that we have a ton of books in common so I can't wait to fangirl with you haha!"

Oh thanks for sending me one!! Yes anytime you wanna fangirl haha let me know!! Hope you like the Falling Kingdoms series. I didn't like it until book 3 but then it got SO good.


Arielle ✨ Chelsea's Nebular Ally and Team Orion ✨ Thanks for accepting my friendvite! I saw that we have a ton of books in common so I can't wait to fangirl with you haha!


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Brittney Arena Christina wrote: "Thanks for adding me as a friend! Your reviews are amazing!"

Thanks for the request! I'm stoked you think so! Right back at you!


Christina Nicole Thanks for adding me as a friend! Your reviews are amazing!


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Jenn Thanks for the add :) And yes, the Grisha series is amazing. Definitely meant to be friends haha


Brittney Arena Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤ (of BADGER and Snake) wrote: "Brittney wrote: "Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤ (of BADGER and Snake) wrote: "It's so hard to find people with similar book interests, so I am ecstatic you friended me! I am the same-I LOVE Buddy Reads, so..."

Haha no worries girl!! So I'm only half way through Six of Crows.. wanna hop on board? I set it aside for a few days anyway- so I'm totally game to wait for you to catch up!!


Chelsea ✨Arielle’s Nebular Ally and Team Acrux✨ Never mind lol Looks like you've read it! Hahha


Chelsea ✨Arielle’s Nebular Ally and Team Acrux✨ Brittney wrote: "Chelsea ❤Peril Please❤ (of BADGER and Snake) wrote: "It's so hard to find people with similar book interests, so I am ecstatic you friended me! I am the same-I LOVE Buddy Reads, so anytime you're i..."

OMG I'M SO SORRY!!! Normally I look for people to respond on my wall so I didn't even think to check here!

Hmm well, I DID just start Six of Crows...so maybe we can consider it buddy reading a little? lol I ADORE It.

Have you read A Darker Shade of Magic?? I'm reading that next week! :)


Brittney Arena Diana wrote: "Hi Brittney, Thank you for the friend request! We have such similiar books tastes! can't wait to fan-girl over novels with you! :)"

Hehe yes! I saw your book lineup/reviews.. almost identical. LOVE it!! Oh seriously girl anytime you wanna fan-girl it out- lets do it!


message 16: by Diana

Diana Ouma Hi Brittney, Thank you for the friend request! We have such similiar books tastes! can't wait to fan-girl over novels with you! :)


Laurie –Read Between The Skylines– Hello Dear Brittney!

Thank you for the invite :)
Indeed Nikolai and the Darkling are part of my lovers ^^ Each one of them stole a part of my tender heart ;) Now I want to know, who is this character in a similar series that eased your Darkling pain?? Tell me because I need to read it as well :D :D

Have a lovely day,

xxxx Laurie


Brittney Arena Anna wrote: "Thank you for the friend invite! :)
The Grisha trilogy- I've putting it off for sooo long, I don't even know why. I NEED to read it in april (I promise I will!) :D"


You betcha! I just saw your reviews and I was like "yassssss" ;)


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