And they lived happily ever after…?
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FeaturedAugust Wrap-Up and September Goals – 2020
Can you guys believe that it is already September?! This year is flying by, and it’s crazy to think that we have officially been in quarantine for the majority of the year now! This month I started taking more college classes and I’m hoping to start working soon, so I am definitely busier than I… Read more Continue reading August Wrap-Up and September Goals – 2020
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FeaturedThe Mystery Blogger Award- August 2020
Hello everyone! I had the honor of being nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award by Dani @ _ForBooksSake. Thank you! Dani posts amazing content about books, music, and art, and you should all go check out their site! ❤️ What is the Mystery Blogger Award? The Mystery Blogger Award is an award for amazing bloggers… Read more Continue reading The Mystery Blogger Award- August 2020
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FeaturedMore Than Maybe Book Review- Life, Love, and Music
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for an adorable summery book full of drama, music, and first loves. Title: More Than Maybe Author: Erin Hahn Content Warnings: Excessive drinking, emotionally abusive parent Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb (Taken from Goodreads) Growing up under his punk rocker dad’s spotlight, eighteen-year-old Luke Greenly knows fame… Read more Continue reading More Than Maybe Book Review- Life, Love, and Music
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FeaturedMore Than Just a Pretty Face Book Review- Love, History, and Truth
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you all a review for a funny, real book about believing in yourself and telling the truth even when it hurts. This book is written by an OwnVoices author, but I am not an OwnVoices reviewer and I realize that I can not fully understand how this Muslim representation might… Read more Continue reading More Than Just a Pretty Face Book Review- Love, History, and Truth
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FeaturedBeach Read Book Review- Writer’s Block and Romance
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a funny, romantic book about the struggles of writing a book and falling in love. Title: Beach Read Author: Emily Henry Content Warnings: character death, grieving, violence, sex Rating: 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb (Taken from Goodreads!) A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a… Read more Continue reading Beach Read Book Review- Writer’s Block and Romance
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FeaturedThe Switch Book Review- Changes and Adventure
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you an unspoilery review of an adorable, uplifting book with sweet characters, an enjoyable plot, and lovable dialogue. This book was an ARC given to me from the publisher and author through NetGalley in return for an honest review. Thank you for this opportunity, and know that all thoughts are… Read more Continue reading The Switch Book Review- Changes and Adventure
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FeaturedThe Happy Ever After Playlist Book Review- Old Pain and New Love
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a super sweet book about past and current love, taking chances, and taking care of yourself. Title: The Happy Ever After Playlist Author: Abby Jimenez Content Warnings: character death, drug and alcohol abuse, cheating, some violence Rating: 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb – Taken from Goodreads Two… Read more Continue reading The Happy Ever After Playlist Book Review- Old Pain and New Love
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FeaturedWatch Me in a Crown Mini Reviews and End of Summer Readathon
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you two mini reviews for amazing books that I have read recently as well as the TBR for a Summer Readathon that I’m participating in that runs from August- September 22. I’m keeping both the mini reviews spoiler- free, so I hope you enjoy reading them! 🙃 Title: You Should… Read more Continue reading Watch Me in a Crown Mini Reviews and End of Summer Readathon
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FeaturedFelix Ever After Book Review- Discovering Your Identity
Hello everyone! Today I’m posting a review for a powerful, unique book that discusses life as a queer teen and the struggles that come with discovering your identity. This book is written by an OwnVoices author who is black and queer, but I am not an OwnVoices reviewer. I would love to hear your opinions… Read more Continue reading Felix Ever After Book Review- Discovering Your Identity
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FeaturedBooks I Loved But Didn’t Get Around to Reviewing- Top Ten Tuesday
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you August 11th’s Top Ten Tuesday post for the prompt- Books I loved but never reviewed. I thought this was an incredibly amusing topic, so I wanted to take a shot at it! I definitely get behind on my reviews frequently! I hope you all like these books as much… Read more Continue reading Books I Loved But Didn’t Get Around to Reviewing- Top Ten Tuesday
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FeaturedThe Percy Jackson/ Heroes of Olympus Character Book Tag
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book tag based on characters from the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and the Heroes of Olympus series- both by astounding author Rick Riordan! It is no secret that I adore the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series ❤️, so I was thrilled when Danni @… Read more Continue reading The Percy Jackson/ Heroes of Olympus Character Book Tag
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FeaturedKickflip Summer Book Tour and Giveaway- YA Bound
Hello! Today is my stop on the Book Tour for the adorable, quirky book Kickflip Summer! This tour is hosted by YA Bound Book Tours, and I would like to thank them for the opportunity to be a part of this tour. Title: Kickflip Summer Author: Danielle Jacks Genre: YA Contemporary Romance Release Date: July… Read more Continue reading Kickflip Summer Book Tour and Giveaway- YA Bound
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FeaturedThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Book Review- Love, Sex, and Ambition
Hey everyone! Today I’m bringing you all a review for a stunning book about being an ambitious, bisexual woman in Hollywood during the 1950s. Title: The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Content Warnings: physical abuse, drugs and alcohol, abortion, deaths of loved ones, talk of suicide, underage sex with an adult,… Read more Continue reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Book Review- Love, Sex, and Ambition
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FeaturedJuly 2020 Wrap Up and Goals
Hello everyone! I can’t believe that July is over! This month flew by, and it was such a weird summer month. Life around me is still limited due to Covid-19, so I spent most of the month at home alone or at my parents’ house. On top of that, I feel like a lot of… Read more Continue reading July 2020 Wrap Up and Goals
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FeaturedLate to the Party Book Review- Coming Out of Your Shell
Hello everyone! Today I’m sharing a book review with you all about a super cute, addicting YA contemporary book about trying new things, coming out of your shell, and taking chances. This book has a lot of LGBTQ+ representation in it, and it is written by an OwnVoices author. I am not an OwnVoices reviewer,… Read more Continue reading Late to the Party Book Review- Coming Out of Your Shell
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FeaturedMost Anticipated Reads for the Rest of 2020- Top Ten Tuesday
Hello everyone! Today’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is a Freebie, so I’ve decided to go back and complete one of the prompts I missed- Most Anticipated Releases! Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It… Read more Continue reading Most Anticipated Reads for the Rest of 2020- Top Ten Tuesday
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FeaturedThe Henna Wars Book Review- Love, Art, and Culture
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you all a review for a sweet, teen rom-com about two girls, differing cultures, and henna. This book was written by an OwnVoices author who is both Lesbian and Muslim, but I am not an OwnVoices reviewer. I would love to hear people’s opinions about this book, so please feel… Read more Continue reading The Henna Wars Book Review- Love, Art, and Culture
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FeaturedHeartstopper: Volume 1 Book Review- Crushes and Heartache
Hello everyone! Today I’m going to be reviewing an amazing, YA graphic novel about crushes and falling for the boy. This boy meets boy romance is adorable, and it was a ton of fun to read and enjoy the pictures! I am not an OwnVoices reviewer, so feel free to leave comments and opinions below-… Read more Continue reading Heartstopper: Volume 1 Book Review- Crushes and Heartache
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FeaturedThe Bookish Baking Tag- Because Food ❤
Hello everyone! Today I’ve decided to complete the Bookish Baking Tag that I saved from the creator, Kay @ Hammock of Books. This looks like a delicious and fun tag, and you should all go check out her channel for great content! I’ve decided to try to complete this tag mostly using the books I’ve… Read more Continue reading The Bookish Baking Tag- Because Food ❤
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FeaturedThe Falling in Love Montage Book Review- A Lesbian Rom-Com
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for an adorable, lesbian rom-com of a book! This is written by an OwnVoices author, but I am not an OwnVoices reviewer, so please let me know if you have anything to say about this book! Title: The Falling in Love Montage Author: Ciara Smyth Book:… Read more Continue reading The Falling in Love Montage Book Review- A Lesbian Rom-Com
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FeaturedLet’s Talk About Love Book Review- On Romance and Asexuality
Hello everyone! Today I’m posting a book review for the adorably sweet book, Let’s Talk About Love. This book is full of romance, humor, and real experiences that will keep you smiling the whole time. This is an OwnVoices novel for Black representation, biromanticism, and asexuality. That being said, I am not an OwnVoices reviewer,… Read more Continue reading Let’s Talk About Love Book Review- On Romance and Asexuality
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FeaturedThe Gravity of Us Book Review- Media, Love, and Mars
Hello everyone! Today, I’m bringing you a review for the super sweet and entertaining book The Gravity of Us starring an adorable gay couple and a mission to Mars. This is an OwnVoices novel written by a queer author, but I am not an OwnVoices reviewer, so feel free to share your thoughts about this… Read more Continue reading The Gravity of Us Book Review- Media, Love, and Mars
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FeaturedVincent Ehindero Blogger Award- July 2020
Hello everyone! Recently I was nominated for the Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award by Bhagyashree @ Ink and Thoughts. 🎉 Thank you so much Bhagyashree for the nomination, and you should all go check out her site because it is full of amazing bookish content and she is so passionate about everything she posts! The Rules… Read more Continue reading Vincent Ehindero Blogger Award- July 2020
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FeaturedYes, the Fascinators are Mostly Devastated- Unspoilery Mini Reviews
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you mini- reviews for three super fun books that I’ve read recently! All 3 have LGBTQ+ representation, and they are all highly recommended! Click on the titles to add the books on Goodreads! Title: Yes No Maybe So Author: Becky Albertalli and Aisha Saeed Rating: 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Content Warnings: Divorce,… Read more Continue reading Yes, the Fascinators are Mostly Devastated- Unspoilery Mini Reviews
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FeaturedThe Vanishing Half Book Review- Racism, Sexuality, and Your Identity
Hello everyone! Today I want to discuss with you all a phenomenal book about making your own choices and creating your identity. This book is written by an own voices author, but I am not an own voices review, so I would love to hear your thoughts about this book! ❤️ Title: The Vanishing Half… Read more Continue reading The Vanishing Half Book Review- Racism, Sexuality, and Your Identity
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FeaturedSimon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda Book Review- Being True to Yourself
Hello everyone! So I am incredibly late to the party, but I finally read Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda, and I adored it! I would love to share my thoughts about this wonderfully written book! I am not an own voices reviewer, so if anyone has any thoughts or comments about this book, I… Read more Continue reading Simon vs the Homo Sapiens Agenda Book Review- Being True to Yourself
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FeaturedJune Wrap-Up and July Goals 2020
Hello everyone! Well June is officially over, and so much happened this month. After the death of George Floyd on May 25, the United States was thrown into chaos as people started protesting the police brutality. During this time I marched in a few peaceful protests and took other supportive measures, but I found a… Read more Continue reading June Wrap-Up and July Goals 2020
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FeaturedThe Poet X Book Review- A Story of Self-Discovery
Hello everyone, today I’m bringing you all a review for an amazing book about coming of age and becoming your own person. Title: The Poet X Author: Elizabeth Acevedo Type: Stand-alone, YA Contemporary Content Warnings: sexism, abuse, slut-shaming harassment, homophobia Rating: 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Quote: When your body takes up more room than your voice you are… Read more Continue reading The Poet X Book Review- A Story of Self-Discovery
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FeaturedOur Friendship Matters- Cover Reveal
Hello everyone! Today I’m partnering with YA Bound Book Tours to bring you the Cover Reveal for the highly anticipated book Our Friendship Matters. So, without further ado, here is the beautiful cover for this amazing coming of age book that discusses social justice and fighting for equality in the world. Title: Our Friendship MattersAuthor:… Read more Continue reading Our Friendship Matters- Cover Reveal
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FeaturedGet a Life, Chloe Brown Book Review- Checklisting to Success
Title: Get a Life, Chloe Brown Author: Talia Hibbert Genre: Adult Romance Content Warnings: mild cursing, sex scenes, references of emotional abuse Rating: 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Quote: “She was starting to wonder if she’d been brave enough from the beginning. If she just needed to love herself enough to believe it.” Unspoilery Blurb After a near… Read more Continue reading Get a Life, Chloe Brown Book Review- Checklisting to Success
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FeaturedLGBTQ+ TBR for the Rest of Pride Month- Top Ten Tuesday
Hello everyone! Happy 10 year birthday to TTT! 🎉🎈Today’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is a choice between redoing an old prompt or completing a prompt that you missed. I’ve decided to put my own spin on the prompt Spring 2020 To-Read List and focus on my TBR for the rest of Pride Month! Top Ten… Read more Continue reading LGBTQ+ TBR for the Rest of Pride Month- Top Ten Tuesday
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FeaturedDear Martin Book Review- On Injustice and Profiling
Hello everyone! Today I am sharing an amazing book with you all about the inequality that exists in our world in hopes of spreading awareness about others’ points of view. Although this book is an own voice novel, I am not an own voice reviewer, so if anyone has any comments about this book, I… Read more Continue reading Dear Martin Book Review- On Injustice and Profiling
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FeaturedMystery Blogger Award- June 2020
Hello everyone! I had the honor of being nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award a few weeks back by Claire and Christy over at I’m All Booked Up. Thank you so much for the nomination, and you all should go check out their site for amazing bookish content! What is the Mystery Blogger Award? “Mystery… Read more Continue reading Mystery Blogger Award- June 2020
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FeaturedJo and Laurie Book Review- A Story of What If’s
This book was an ARC given to me from the publisher and author through NetGalley in return for an honest review. Thank you for this opportunity, and know that all thoughts are my own and do not reflect the author or publisher in any way. Title: Jo & Laurie Author: Margaret Stohl and Melissa de… Read more Continue reading Jo and Laurie Book Review- A Story of What If’s
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FeaturedTyler Johnson Was Here Book Review- On Racism and Police Brutality
Hello everyone! Today I want to share my thoughts about a powerful book that discusses police brutality and the struggles of losing someone you love. Title: Tyler Johnson was Here Author: Jay Coles Genre: YA Contemporary (stand-alone) Content Warnings: racism, police brutality, character death, gang violence, mild sexual interactions (consented) Rating: 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Unspoilery Blurb (Taken… Read more Continue reading Tyler Johnson Was Here Book Review- On Racism and Police Brutality
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FeaturedClap When You Land Book Review- Loss and Hope
Hello everyone! Today I’m sharing a beautiful book about grieving and finding family in the midst of the pain. Title: Clap When You Land Author: Elizabeth Acevedo Genre: YA Contemporary Content Warnings: character death, attempted rape Rating: 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb- taken from Goodreads Camino Rios lives for the summers when her father visits her in… Read more Continue reading Clap When You Land Book Review- Loss and Hope
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FeaturedSlay Book Review- Being Unapologetically Black
Hello everyone! I would love to share this amazing book with you all that discusses black culture and the struggles of being unapologetically Black in a world intimidated by Blackness. Title: Slay Author: Brittney Morris Genre: Young Adult Contemporary Rating: 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Type: Standalone novel Content Warnings: cyberbullying, racism, character death, video game violence, and emotional… Read more Continue reading Slay Book Review- Being Unapologetically Black
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FeaturedAmplify Black Voices- Ways to Support
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all doing well and staying safe during everything that is happening. At the beginning of June, I made the decision to stop posting on social media for a week to help own voices to be heard. #amplifyblackvoices As a white female, I know that I can never fully understand the… Read more Continue reading Amplify Black Voices- Ways to Support
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FeaturedMay Wrap-Up and June Goals- 2020
Hello everyone! Well, it’s the end of May, and I feel like this month has gone on forever- but I also feel like I’ve accomplished nothing 😂. I was on break from my college classes for most of May, so I had a lot of free time. I made some fun food and read a… Read more Continue reading May Wrap-Up and June Goals- 2020
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FeaturedNight of the Dragon Book Review- The Harbinger of Change
Hello everyone! Today I’m sharing my review of the amazing book- Night of the Dragon. This is the third and final book in The Shadow of a Fox trilogy, so this review contains spoilers for the previous two books in the series– Shadow of a Fox and Soul of the Sword. I recommend reading my… Read more Continue reading Night of the Dragon Book Review- The Harbinger of Change
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FeaturedSome of My Favorite Opening Lines- Top Ten Tuesday
Hello everyone! Today’s Top Ten Tuesday prompt is Opening Lines, so I’ve decided to share some of the books with my favorite opening lines in them! Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was… Read more Continue reading Some of My Favorite Opening Lines- Top Ten Tuesday
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FeaturedQueen’s Shadow – A Star Wars Story- From Queen to Senator
Title: Queen’s Shadow Author: E.K. Johnston Rating: 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb- Taken from Goodreads (because it’s short and sweet! 🙃) When Padmé Naberrie, “Queen Amidala” of Naboo, steps down from her position, she is asked by the newly-elected queen to become Naboo’s representative in the Galactic Senate. Padmé is unsure about taking on the new… Read more Continue reading Queen’s Shadow – A Star Wars Story- From Queen to Senator
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FeaturedThe Honey-Don’t List- The Struggles of Being an Assistant
Title: The Honey-Don’t List Author: Christina Lauren Rating: 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Content Warnings: Cheating, Sex, Mild Violence, Mild Cussing Unspoilery Blurb Melissa and Rusty Tripp have spent the last decade building up their home remodeling and design empire– and with the help of HDTV, they are officially trending. Carey Douglas has worked for them since the… Read more Continue reading The Honey-Don’t List- The Struggles of Being an Assistant
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FeaturedAnimal Crossing New Horizons Book Tag- On Books and My New Mild Obsession
Hello everyone! I saw this Animal Crossing Book Tag a while back on two different sites- Frayed Books and Thoughts to Pages. Although I’m new to playing Animal Crossing, I love it and am mildly addicted to it! That being said, I couldn’t let this tag pass me by! In honor of finally selling my… Read more Continue reading Animal Crossing New Horizons Book Tag- On Books and My New Mild Obsession
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FeaturedChain of Gold Book Review- The Costs of Being a Hero
Title: Chain of Gold Author: Cassandra Clare Series: Book 1 of The Last Hours Trilogy Rating: 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Quote: We don’t always love people who deserve it. Unspoilery Blurb The London shadowhunters have had it easy since the destruction of the Infernal Devices, and demons have been scarce in the area. When demon attacks suddenly start… Read more Continue reading Chain of Gold Book Review- The Costs of Being a Hero
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FeaturedSunshine Blogger Award- May 2020
Hello everyone! Today I’m completing the Sunshine Blogger Award which I had the privilege of being nominated for by Prutha @ The Confessions of a Music and Book Addict. Prutha’s site is fun and humorous, and you should all go check it out!🙃 Rules Thank the blogger who nominated you and link back to their… Read more Continue reading Sunshine Blogger Award- May 2020
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FeaturedHearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things Book Review- The Brutality of Love
Title: Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things Author: Jacqueline Firkins Rating: 3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Unspoilery Blurb Edie Price just wants to focus on school, a job, and scholarships for college, instead she is stuck in Mansfield, Massachusetts, the home of wealthy suburbanites and prima donnas. Edie’s cousins keep telling her that she is like Cinderella, but… Read more Continue reading Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things Book Review- The Brutality of Love
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FeaturedBookish Prediction Tag- May 2020
Hello everyone! Today I’m going to do a Bookish Prediction Tag! I was tagged by the wonderful Danni @ _ForBooksSake. Danni has wonderful bookish and musical content, so be sure to check out her site! This tag was created by Book Princess Reviews. Rules Pingback to the creator of the tag, @bookprincessreviews Tag the person… Read more Continue reading Bookish Prediction Tag- May 2020
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