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Unlikable Female Characters
Posted July 9, 2018 in Investigated

Unlikable Female Characters

The Summer of Us by Cecilia Vinesse
Posted June 5, 2018 in review

The Summer of Us by Cecilia Vinesse

Review – TIME BOMB by Joelle Charbonneau
Posted March 13, 2018 in review

Review – TIME BOMB by Joelle Charbonneau

My 8 Bookish Resolutions for 2018
Posted January 16, 2018 in bookish memes

My 8 Bookish Resolutions for 2018

Review – The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
Posted January 2, 2018 in review

Review – The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

I’m Charmed by #DevilsandThieves
Posted October 5, 2017 in review

I’m Charmed by #DevilsandThieves

Why You Should #ReadInvictus
Posted September 21, 2017 in review

Why You Should #ReadInvictus

Review – The Hearts We Sold by Emily Lloyd-Jones
Posted August 10, 2017 in review

Review – The Hearts We Sold by Emily Lloyd-Jones

Little and Lion – Diversity on Steroids
Posted August 3, 2017 in review

Little and Lion – Diversity on Steroids

5 Ways to Beat a Reading Slump
Posted August 1, 2017 in Investigated

5 Ways to Beat a Reading Slump

How Is It August Already????
Posted July 29, 2017 in wrap up

How Is It August Already????

Review – What Goes Up by Katie Kennedy
Posted July 27, 2017 in review

Review – What Goes Up by Katie Kennedy

5 Dorm Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed
Posted July 26, 2017 in college

5 Dorm Essentials You Didn’t Know You Needed

The End and New Beginning of My Love Affair With Reading
Posted July 25, 2017 in Investigated

The End and New Beginning of My Love Affair With Reading

Do you bring books with you on vacation?
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Do you bring books with you on vacation?

State of the Blog – June 2017
Posted July 1, 2017 in wrap up

State of the Blog – June 2017

Summer 2017 Comment Challenge
Posted June 28, 2017 in blog challenges

Summer 2017 Comment Challenge

The Best Books I’ve Read In 2017 So Far
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The Best Books I’ve Read In 2017 So Far

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QOTD: Do you use the maps included in books?⁣ ⁣ Honestly, I’m usually terrible at referring to maps in books.⁣ ⁣ I’m too much of a plot junkee to take the time to look at the geography and make sense of it all.⁣ ⁣ I just keep reading. 😅⁣ ⁣ I only really look back at the map when geography and where the characters are / need to be is critical to the story.⁣ ⁣ Otherwise, I just go “ooh pretty map” and forget about it.⁣ ⁣ Do you have a favorite bookish map?⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ [Image description: The young adult fantasy book, Graceling, written by Kristin Cashore, with the map of its kingdoms and a cup of coffee.]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #AllTheBooksNov23 [cozy reading books]⁣ ⁣ #WordsAndWeaponsNov2323 [strong characters]⁣ ⁣ #LMSNovember2023 [#MugMonday]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #bookobsessed #vscobooks #bookstagramit #constantreader #lightreading #readingtime #Graceling #MapMonday #epicreads
QOTD: What’s the last book you bought?⁣ ⁣ I’m supposed to be on a book buying ban, but I bought IRON FLAME. 😅⁣ ⁣ I just couldn’t help myself and pre-ordered it anyway because I just had to know what would happen next. And it’s hard for me to exercise self-control anytime there’s a limited time offer (the stained edges).⁣ ⁣ I got it off Amazon because I had a gift card, and in the past, Amazon was pretty good at shipping books on/close to the release date.⁣ ⁣ Not the case for IRON FLAME.⁣ ⁣ I didn’t get a shipping notification until SUNDAY.⁣ ⁣ Which gave me some anxiety. And it didn’t help that Amazon changed the image feature the book WITHOUT the stained edges.⁣ ⁣ Anyway, it was finally delivered (with the stained edges), so now I can start my reread of FOURTH WING.⁣ ⁣ If only I could decide which copy to read…⁣ ⁣ If you have multiple editions of a book, how do you decide which edition to read?⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ [Image description: Unboxing an Amazon box. The contents of the box are a hardcover copy of the new adult fantasy book IRON FLAME, written by Rebecca Yarros.]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #AllTheBooksNov23 [recent book purchase]⁣ ⁣ #ReadingInTheWeb [a book you predict will be a favorite]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #booklover #bookishlove #bookishpost #bookwormlife #readersofinstagram #averybookishpost #FourthWing #RebeccaYarros
QOTD: What’s one of your favorite nostalgic read QOTD: What’s one of your favorite nostalgic reads?⁣ ⁣ The Gallagher Girls series is definitely one of mine.⁣ ⁣ It might actually be the very first YA book I ever read.⁣ ⁣ Or at the very least, it’s the book series that forced me to discover my library’s young adult section. I remember searching the middle grade section high and low five times, not understanding why it wasn’t there until the librarian redirected me to the other side of the library. 😅⁣ ⁣ Now, almost 15 years later, it’s still one of my favorite series, especially when I need a good comfort read.⁣ ⁣ If you swipe left, you’ll see the dedication page of Ally Carter’s newest book, THE BLONDE IDENTITY.⁣ ⁣ It says “For the GGs. I’m so proud of you”.⁣ ⁣ I thought it was really sweet, especially since I feel like THE BLOND IDENTITY exists within the Gallagher Girls universe.⁣ ⁣ Is there a dedication that sticks with you?⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ [Image description: OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF TIME, the fifth book in the Gallagher Girls series written by Ally Carter.]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #AllTheBooksNov23 [book you've read multiple times]⁣ ⁣ #LMSNovember2023 [favorite genre]⁣ ⁣ #ReadingInTheWeb [a book that made you feel warm and fuzzy]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #GallagherGirls #AllyCarter #bookphotography #bookrecommendations #booksofinsta #unitedbookstagram #goodreads #yabookstagrammer
QOTD: What are some of your favorite bookish eleme QOTD: What are some of your favorite bookish elements or tropes?⁣ ⁣ I love reading books that feature a strong sibling bond, dragons, and a major dilemma. Oh, and I love a good story about the chosen one trope.⁣ ⁣ All of these elements are included in SO LET THEM BURN by Kamilah Cole. Thank you so much @thenovl for gifting me an ARC!⁣ ⁣ I can’t wait to read this Jamacian-inspired fantasy!⁣ ⁣ Have you received any book mail recently?⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ [Reel description: An unboxing of my latest book haul. It features an advanced readers copy of SO LET THEM BURN, a YA fantasy written by Kamilah Cole. The gifted package also contains an art print featuring the two sisters, a letter from the author, and a miniature sword.]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #AllTheBooksNov23 [favorite book trope]⁣ ⁣ #LMSNovember2023 [lazy day reads]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #bookclub #bookreview #booksonbooks #readinggoals #lovereading #loveofreading #TheNovl #KamilahCole #bookmail #bookhaul
QOTD: What’s your preferred series length? I li QOTD: What’s your preferred series length? I like shorter series like duologies and trilogies. These days I don’t really have the time or attention for longer series. But to be honest, as long as I can binge-read it, length doesn’t really matter. I just can’t keep up with all the publication dates and the rereading required to stay on top of series in progress. And because I have the memory of a goldfish when it comes to plots, rereading IS required. Which is another reason why I like series like His Fair Assassin by Robin LaFevers where each book could theoretically function as a standalone. I still need to read the spin-off series though. 😅 Do you enjoy reading spin-offs? — [Image description: Paperback copy of the YA fantasy novel, Grave Mercy, the first book in the His Fair Assassin series written by Robin LaFevers.] . . . ⚔ challenges #AllTheBooksNov23 [book & cozy blanket] #WordsAndWeaponsNov2323 [potions & poisons] #LMSNovember2023 [standalone love] . #bookgeek #bookworm #bookalicious #readeveryday #bookreaders #readingstagram #EpicReads
QOTD: What’s the last book you stayed up late re QOTD: What’s the last book you stayed up late reading?⁣ ⁣ It was An Echo of Fire for me.⁣ ⁣ I should know better than to read before bed by now, but I always make the same mistake.⁣ ⁣ I just wanted to read a few chapters to maintain my reading streak and ended up staying up an extra three hours and going to bed at 1 AM.⁣ ⁣ And it was a weekday too. 😭⁣ ⁣ Needless to say, I required a LOT of coffee in the morning. And even two cups didn’t cut through the sleep-depraved haze and book hangover.⁣ ⁣ Do you have any tips on avoiding staying up too late to read?⁣ ⁣ —⁣ ⁣ [Reel description: A girl lying in bed, flipping through a book until it’s finished and she falls asleep. Set to the audio “I’ve been up all night, no sleep, cause I feel like I’m always dreaming.”]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ ⚔ challenges⁣ ⁣ #LMSNovember2023 [recent favorite]⁣ ⁣ #ReadingInTheWeb [inspired by taurus]⁣ ⁣ .⁣ ⁣ #bookphoto #bookstagrammer #avidreader #readreadread #ilovereading #yalit
QOTD: Do you read fantasy? Fantasy is probably my QOTD: Do you read fantasy? Fantasy is probably my favorite genre! But lately, I’ve been reading more romance and rom coms. 😅 I love the action, adventure, and world-building in fantasy books, but sometimes it can get a bit… dark. And I’ve been craving more light-hearted reads recently. I think it’s time I start exploring cozy fantasy (don’t think I’ve actually read one??) or reread a fantasy I enjoyed, like Three Dark Crowns. Have you read any cozy fantasies? — [Image description: Hardcopy of the young adult fantasy novel, Three Dark Crowns, written by Kendare Blake.] . . . ⚔ challenges #AllTheBooksNov23 [first read of november] #WordsAndWeaponsNov2323 [fav female lead character] #LMSNovember2023 [#FantasyFriday] . #bookblogger #booktography #bookrecommendation #yabookstagram #readingtogether #bookrelated #EpicReads
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