And they lived happily ever after…?
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FeaturedFire With Fire Book Review- Dragons, Sorceresses, and Family
“Stonecrest was by all appearances a palace, insofar as palaces could exist in the middle of Tennessee.” Hello everyone! Today I’ll be reviewing a fun, magical book about the bond between two sisters when their loyalties are tested and they are pitted against each other in a war against dragons. Title: Fire with Fire Author:… Read more Continue reading Fire With Fire Book Review- Dragons, Sorceresses, and Family
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FeaturedSeptember 2021 Wrap-Up and October TBR
Hello and happy October! It’s finally pumpkin season! 🎉 I hope you all had a wonderful September. Mine was pretty busy, and I am so excited for the weather to start cooling down this month. Also I can’t wait to put up all my autumn decorations!🧡 In September I Read 13 Books Total 2 Physical… Read more Continue reading September 2021 Wrap-Up and October TBR
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FeaturedThe Woolly Hat Knitting Club Book Review- Work, Priorities, and Family
“Don’t play coy with me, Blackthorn.” Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a sweet, contemporary story about learning to find happiness in the small things and coming together as a community to support others. This book was an ARC given to me from the publisher and author through NetGalley in return… Read more Continue reading The Woolly Hat Knitting Club Book Review- Work, Priorities, and Family
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FeaturedGods & Monsters Book Review- All Magic Comes at a Price
“Hope isn’t the sickness. It’s the cure.” Hello everyone! Today’s book review is for the conclusion to a wonderful fantasy series, Serpent & Dove. I really enjoyed the first book in this trilogy, Serpent & Dove because it was sassy, magical, and captivating. The second book, Blood & Honey was a bit of a letdown… Read more Continue reading Gods & Monsters Book Review- All Magic Comes at a Price
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FeaturedButterfly Cove Series Review- Pain, Comfort, and Family
Hello everyone! Today I’m doing a series review for a contemporary, romance trilogy about three sisters Mia, Kiki, and Nee. These books deal with complex topics that happen in one’s life, and they show these women facing the past and making a new future full of laughter and love. While there are three books in… Read more Continue reading Butterfly Cove Series Review- Pain, Comfort, and Family
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FeaturedLove Her or Lose Her Book Review- Marriage, Counseling, and Redemption
Hello everyone! Today’s book review will be a little different because I did not love this book. While I enjoyed aspects of it, there are some issues I have that I would love to discuss with you all! Yes, I did try another Tessa Bailey book, and I actually think I disliked this one more… Read more Continue reading Love Her or Lose Her Book Review- Marriage, Counseling, and Redemption
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FeaturedThe Last True Poets of the Sea Book Review- Hope, Loss, and Mystery
“The last true poets of the sea, he calls them. People for whom discovery—like, the concept of the journey—is the treasure itself.” Hello everyone! Today I’m writing a book review for a gorgeous book about uncovering the past, living in the present, and looking forward to the future. Title: The Last True Poets of the… Read more Continue reading The Last True Poets of the Sea Book Review- Hope, Loss, and Mystery
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FeaturedRedemptor Book Review- Expectations, Found Family, and the Underworld
Hello all! Today I’m sharing a review for a stunning fantasy novel about facing challenges to save the world. This book is the second in a duology. This review will not spoil Redemptor, but it may have mild spoilers for Raybearer. Title: Redemptor Author: Jordan Ifueko Genre: Adult Fantasy Rating: 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb In this… Read more Continue reading Redemptor Book Review- Expectations, Found Family, and the Underworld
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FeaturedIt Had to Be You Book Review- Weddings, Loss, and Friendship
Hello all! Today I’m sharing a wonderful, contemporary book with you! It Had to Be You has a large, ensemble cast of characters, like Valentine’s Day or Love, Actually. Title: It Had to Be You Author: Georgia Clark Genre: Adult Contemporary Content Warnings: character death, homophobia (challenged) Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb This book tells the… Read more Continue reading It Had to Be You Book Review- Weddings, Loss, and Friendship
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FeaturedLost in the Never Woods Book Review- Lightness, Darkness, and Magic
“But that’s what happens when you grow up- you forget about the magic you’ve seen.” Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a fun, fantastical Peter Pan retelling full of darkness, mystery, and love. Title: Lost in the Never Woods Author: Aiden Thomas Genre: YA Fantasy Rating: 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Unspoilery Blurb Five years… Read more Continue reading Lost in the Never Woods Book Review- Lightness, Darkness, and Magic
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FeaturedAugust 2021 Wrap-Up and September TBR
Hello everyone! Happy September! I hope you all have a lovely August! I started a new library job- which has been both exciting and terrifying. It’s such a big position, and it’s definitely a lot of work. But I get to work with books and kids which is wonderful! In August I Read 11 Books… Read more Continue reading August 2021 Wrap-Up and September TBR
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FeaturedCover Love- Six for Sunday
Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a lovely weekend and a nice Sunday! This week I decided to participate in Six for Sunday, and I look forward to seeing your posts! Feel free to comment your ideas below or link to your own Six for Sunday post! Six for Sunday (#SixForSunday) is a… Read more Continue reading Cover Love- Six for Sunday
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FeaturedLore Book Review- Violence, Deception, and Godhood
“Power does not transform you, he’d said. It only reveals you.” Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a thrilling, fascinating story created around Greek mythology but set in present day. Title: Lore Author: Alexandra Bracken Content Warnings: Violence, Death, Graphic imagery Rating: 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb After angering Zeus, seven Olympian gods… Read more Continue reading Lore Book Review- Violence, Deception, and Godhood
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FeaturedCinderella is Dead Book Review- Magic, Oppression, and Strength
“Do not be silent. Raise your voice. Be a light in the dark.” Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a stunning, magical book telling the story of what happened 200 years after the Cinderella Story. Title: Cinderella is Dead Author: Kalynn Bayron Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Genre: YA Fantasy Unspoilery Blurb Although Cinderella’s fairytale… Read more Continue reading Cinderella is Dead Book Review- Magic, Oppression, and Strength
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FeaturedLiebster Award(s)- August 2021
Hello everyone! Today I’m so excited to be answering a bunch of questions from my nominations for the Liebster Award! I hope you all get to know me a little better! I had the honor of being nominated by both WorldsUnlikeOurOwn and ImAllBookedUp! Both these blogs offer amazing bookish content for all readers, and I… Read more Continue reading Liebster Award(s)- August 2021
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FeaturedThe Soulmate Equation- DNA, Fake Dating, and Attraction
“Destiny could also be a choice, she realized. To believe or not, to be vulnerable or not, to go all in or not.” Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for another wonderful Christina Lauren rom com! This one is a romance about using DNA to determine your level of connection to other… Read more Continue reading The Soulmate Equation- DNA, Fake Dating, and Attraction
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FeaturedSix Crimson Cranes Book Review- A Dark Fairytale full of Magic and Family
“We were seven, and seven was a number of strength. An uneven number that could not fold unto itself, large enough to withstand many threats, yet small enough to stay devoted.” Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a fun, fantasy novel steeped in Eastern mythology with dark fairytale elements. Title: Six… Read more Continue reading Six Crimson Cranes Book Review- A Dark Fairytale full of Magic and Family
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FeaturedSecondary Characters Who Deserve More Love- Top Ten Tuesday
Do you have a favorite minor character who you felt had a major impact on the story? Side characters can often make books better, and that’s what we’re discussing in today’s Top Ten Tuesday. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy… Read more Continue reading Secondary Characters Who Deserve More Love- Top Ten Tuesday
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FeaturedAny Way the Wind Blows Book Review- Relationships, Magic, and the Chosen One
“I can touch you less gently, but I won’t love you less kindly.” Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for the third book in the Simon Snow trilogy. This book was a fun, sweet story about our characters trying to figure out how to live normal, wizardly lives after all the drama they… Read more Continue reading Any Way the Wind Blows Book Review- Relationships, Magic, and the Chosen One
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FeaturedRosaline Palmer Takes the Cake- Pastries, Competition, and Romance
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a cute, fun story about life, love, and baking. Title: Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake Author: Alexis Hall Genre: Adult Contemporary Content Warnings: homophobia (challenged), gaslighting, sexual pressure Rating: 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Unspoilery Blurb Ever since Rosaline dropped out of college to raise her daughter on her… Read more Continue reading Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake- Pastries, Competition, and Romance
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FeaturedI Kissed a Girl Book Review- Love, Movie Sets, and a Stalker
Hello everyone! Happy Tuesday, and a very Happy Book Birthday to I Kissed a Girl! In honor of this release, I’m sharing a review for this cute, dramatic book. This review will not contain spoilers, so feel free to read the summary and some of my thoughts! This book was an ARC given to me… Read more Continue reading I Kissed a Girl Book Review- Love, Movie Sets, and a Stalker
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FeaturedJuly 2021 Wrap-Up and August TBR
Hello everyone! Happy August! I hope you all have a nice July! My month felt very long, but I finished up my last class for my Master’s program and I am so glad to be done with school! 🎉 In July I Read 12 Books Total 3 Physical Books 1 ebook 8 Audiobooks Guess what?!… Read more Continue reading July 2021 Wrap-Up and August TBR
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FeaturedRaybearer Book Review- Loyalty, Love, and Expectations
“Peace comes when stories are celebrated, not erased.” Hello everyone! I hope you’re all having a lovely end of July! Today I’m bringing you a review for a fascinating fantasy novel about finding your path, fighting for your destiny, and trusting in others. Title: Raybearer Author: Jordan Ifueko Genre: YA Fantasy (Afrofuturism) Series: Book 1… Read more Continue reading Raybearer Book Review- Loyalty, Love, and Expectations
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FeaturedA Pho Love Story Book Review- Food, Rivalry, and the Future
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a fun, YA Contemporary about love, food rivalry, and familial expectations. Title: A Pho Love Story Author: Loan Le Genre: YA Contemporary Rating: 3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Unspoilery Blurb Bao Nguyen and Linh Mai have both grown up living around and working in their parents’ pho restaurant. Although the… Read more Continue reading A Pho Love Story Book Review- Food, Rivalry, and the Future
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FeaturedThe Blood of Stars Duology- Sewing, Magic, and Honor
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a series review for the exciting Blood of Stars duology! This review will be completely spoiler-free for both books, so feel free to read some of my thoughts even if you haven’t read this series yet! Title: The Blood of the Stars Duology— Book 1) Spin the Dawn Book… Read more Continue reading The Blood of Stars Duology- Sewing, Magic, and Honor
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FeaturedCharacters I’d Go on Vacation With- Six for Sunday
Hello everyone! Today I’m finally participating in Six for Sunday again! I hope you’re all having a wonderful Sunday and a nice weekend. Six for Sunday (#SixForSunday) is a weekly meme hosted by Steph over at A Little But a Lot. Thanks for all your work! This week’s prompt is “Characters You’d Go on Holiday… Read more Continue reading Characters I’d Go on Vacation With- Six for Sunday
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FeaturedThe Road Trip Book Review- Exes, Driving, and Drama
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a fun story about going to a friend’s wedding while being stuck in a car with your ex. Title: The Road Trip Author: Beth O’Leary Content Warning: Sexual assault, alcohol/ drug abuse, mental illness, and manipulative behavior Rating: 3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Unspoilery Blurb When Addie carpools with… Read more Continue reading The Road Trip Book Review- Exes, Driving, and Drama
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FeaturedPeople We Meet on Vacation Book Review- Friendship, Romance, and Summer Travels
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a fun, summery romance book about the challenges of friendship and the struggles of balancing life and work. These friends to lovers and opposites attract tropes are done so well here, and I loved reading this story. Title: People We Meet on Vacation Author: Emily Henry… Read more Continue reading People We Meet on Vacation Book Review- Friendship, Romance, and Summer Travels
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FeaturedIt Ends With Us Book Review- When the Past Meets the Future
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a stunning, heartbreaking book about living with past mistakes, forgiving others, and getting yourself out of bad situations. CONTENT WARNING! Although I found this book absolutely wonderfully written, I want to take a moment to point out that it deals a lot with physical and emotional… Read more Continue reading It Ends With Us Book Review- When the Past Meets the Future
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FeaturedOut of Character Book Review- Forgiving Others, Taking Chances, and Being Yourself
Hello everyone! Happy book birthday to the sweet, fun book Out of Character by Annabeth Albert full of gaming and falling in love. This book is the second story in Albert’s True Colors series, but it can be read as a stand-alone as well! This review will be spoiler-free, and I hope you get excited… Read more Continue reading Out of Character Book Review- Forgiving Others, Taking Chances, and Being Yourself
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FeaturedLife’s Too Short Book Review- Positivity, Determination, and Love
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a sweet, heartbreaking romance book about living life to the fullest- even when it’s tough. Title: Life’s Too Short Author: Abby Jimenez Genre: Adult Romance/ Contemporary Content Warnings: character death, discussion of ALS, drug abuse, adoption, sex Rating: 4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 Unspoilery Blurb Ever since Vanessa learned… Read more Continue reading Life’s Too Short Book Review- Positivity, Determination, and Love
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FeaturedJune Wrap-Up and July TBR- 2021
Hello everyone! With the closure of June and Pride Month, I want to take a moment to encourage everyone to continue exploring all viewpoints and perspectives year round, and to wish you all a happy July! I hope you all had a wonderful, powerful June, and have something excited planned for July. In June I… Read more Continue reading June Wrap-Up and July TBR- 2021
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FeaturedThe LGBTQ+ Rep Book Tag- June 2021
Hello everyone! Today is the last day of June, and with that Pride month comes to a close. To celebrate this month, I decided to do a wonderful tag that I was tagged in a few weeks ago! But first, I want to encourage everyone to continue reading and supporting books with queer characters and… Read more Continue reading The LGBTQ+ Rep Book Tag- June 2021
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FeaturedLGBTQIA+ Books I Want to Buy- SixforSunday
Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful weekend! Today I’m finally participating in Six for Sunday again and I’m excited to share some LGBTQIA+ books with you all. Six for Sunday (#SixForSunday) is a weekly meme hosted by Steph over at A Little But a Lot. Thanks for all your work! This… Read more Continue reading LGBTQIA+ Books I Want to Buy- SixforSunday
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FeaturedBoyfriend Material Book Review- Image Crafting, Fake Dating, and Real Love
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a book review for a fun, comedic story about facing queer stereotypes, taking control of your life, and finding love– even in unlikely situations. Title: Boyfriend Material Author: Alexis Hall Genre: New Adult Contemporary Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb Luc has spent his life in the public eye because of… Read more Continue reading Boyfriend Material Book Review- Image Crafting, Fake Dating, and Real Love
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FeaturedIt’s Not Like It’s a Secret Book Review- Sneaking, Lying, and Loving
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a sweet, queer young adult book about moving to new places, finding yourself, and discovering secrets. Title: It’s Not Like it’s a Secret Author: Misa Sugiura Genre: YA Contemporary Rating: 3⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb When Sana and her parents move to California, she is ready for a… Read more Continue reading It’s Not Like It’s a Secret Book Review- Sneaking, Lying, and Loving
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FeaturedThe Winter Wonderland Book Tag- June 2021
Hello everyone! Now that it’s officially summer where I live, it’s time to do the Winter Wonderland book tag in honor of all the places that are still cold and wintery! I was tagged for this post by the wonderful V. Ronan @ The Sassy Library Fox. I love their content, and you should all… Read more Continue reading The Winter Wonderland Book Tag- June 2021
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FeaturedCamp Book Review- Planning, Lying, and Loving
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a funny, quirky book about changing yourself for another person, challenging toxic masculinity, and being freely queer. Title: Camp Author: L. C. Rosen Genre: New Adult Contemporary Content Warnings: Transphobia, Homophobia, Body dysphoria, harmful language, cussing, sexual content Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb Randy has always loved… Read more Continue reading Camp Book Review- Planning, Lying, and Loving
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FeaturedArsenic and Adobo Book Review- Food, Family, and Mystery
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a fun book full of amazing food, exciting family members, and a murder mystery. Title: Arsenic and Adobo Author: Mia P. Manansala Genre: Adult (comedic) Mystery Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb Lila moves back to her small town to help her Tia run the family restaurant, and… Read more Continue reading Arsenic and Adobo Book Review- Food, Family, and Mystery
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FeaturedGet to Know the Fantasy Reader Tag- June 2021
Hello everyone! Today I have the pleasure of completing the Get to Know the Fantasy Reader Tag! I’m really excited for this tag because while I have always loved reading fantasy books, I’ve started reading them more frequently now! I was tagged by the wonderful Etta @ Chonky Books Reviews. Go check out their site… Read more Continue reading Get to Know the Fantasy Reader Tag- June 2021
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FeaturedMay Wrap-Up and June TBR- 2021
Hello everyone! Happy June! I hope you all had a wonderful May! My May started out super busy because I had the end of my classes as well as virtual graduation events, but then I had a ton of free time which led to me reading a lot of books this month! How was your… Read more Continue reading May Wrap-Up and June TBR- 2021
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FeaturedSunny Song Will Never Be Famous Book Review- Disconnection and Connections
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for an amusing, young adult book about letting go of technology, trying new things, and finding your passion. Happy book birthday to Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous! This review will be spoiler- free, so feel free to read it and figure out if it’s something you… Read more Continue reading Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous Book Review- Disconnection and Connections
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FeaturedBetter Together Book Review- Found Sisters, Switching Places, and a Bit of Magic
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for a book that comes out this upcoming Tuesday, June 1st. This book tells the story of two estranged sisters who find each other at a retreat and decide to switch places to confront their parents about why they were separated as kids. This review will be… Read more Continue reading Better Together Book Review- Found Sisters, Switching Places, and a Bit of Magic
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FeaturedKiss and Repeat Book Review- High school, Tics, and Relationships
Hello everyone! Happy book birthday to Kiss and Repeat! Today I’m bringing you a fun book about a teenage boy who uses the scientific method to determine how kissing impacts his anxiety and spasms. This review is spoiler-free so feel free to read all of it without worrying about being spoiled! This book was an… Read more Continue reading Kiss and Repeat Book Review- High school, Tics, and Relationships
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FeaturedA Rogue of One’s Own Book Review- Sass, Competition, and Determination
Hello everyone! Hope you’re all having a lovely day! Today I’m bringing you review for a fun, rom com book about finding love in the most inopportune of places! This book talks about the fight for women’s rights and life in late Victorian London. Title: A Rogue of One’s Own Author: Evie Dunmore Series: Book… Read more Continue reading A Rogue of One’s Own Book Review- Sass, Competition, and Determination
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FeaturedShadow and Bone Book Series Review- Light, Darkness, and Power
Hello everyone! I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Mine was nicely productive, and I have my virtual graduation this week which is really exciting! I’m almost done with my Master’s degree! 🥰 Today I’m bringing you a series review for the Shadow and Bone trilogy! This review will be unspoilery, so feel free… Read more Continue reading Shadow and Bone Book Series Review- Light, Darkness, and Power
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FeaturedThe Aesthete Blogger Award- May 2021
Hello everyone! Today I have the privilege of taking part of the Aesthete Blogger award that I was tagged in by the wonderful Ariel @Gemini Book Nook. Thank you so much for the nomination, and I hope you all go check out Ariel’s site to see her amazing content and beautiful blog! ❤️ The Aesthete… Read more Continue reading The Aesthete Blogger Award- May 2021
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FeaturedFlame in the Mist Series Review- Deception, Strength, and Truth
Hello everyone! Today I’m bringing you a review for the fantasy duology, Flame in the Mist. Both these books were entertaining, captivating, and full of deception and magic. Title: Flame in the Mist and Smoke in the Sun Author: Renée Ahdieh Rating: 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Unspoilery Blurb Mariko is the daughter of a prominent Samurai family. Although… Read more Continue reading Flame in the Mist Series Review- Deception, Strength, and Truth
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FeaturedLatinx Book Recommendations for Cinco de Mayo -2021
Hello everyone! Happy Cinco de Mayo! I hope you have a wonderful day, eat something yummy, and spend some time with people you love! For this holiday, I wanted to put together a list of amazing book recommendations to celebrate Latinx, Hispanic, and Caribbean heritage. I understand that I am not an OwnVoices reviewer, but… Read more Continue reading Latinx Book Recommendations for Cinco de Mayo -2021
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The Excalibur Curse- Uncovering the Past and Saving the Future
Hello everyone! I know that it has been ages since I’ve posted anything here, but I wanted to give a full review of the wonderful conclusion to the Camelot Rising trilogy- The Excalibur Curse! I was looking forward to reading this book, so when I got an advanced reader copy, I was thrilled! Although I… Read more Continue reading The Excalibur Curse- Uncovering the Past and Saving the Future
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