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In Case You Change Your Mind by Robby Weber - Blog Tour

Robby Weber's debut book In Case You Change Your Mind came out today! You may know him better from bookstagram where he posts under the...

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A Pho Love Story by Loan Le - Waiting on Wednesday

Stats: Genre: Contemporary Romance Page Count: 416 Expected Publication: February 9, 2021 Publisher: Simon Schuster Books for Young...

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All the Tides of Fate by Adalyn Grace - Waiting on Wednesday

Stats: Genre: Fantasy Adventure Page Count: 368 Expected Publication: February 2, 2021 Publisher: Imprint Summary: Through blood and...

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Preorder Campaign for All the Tides of Fate by Adalyn Grace

As a part of Keel Haul's Sea Crew, I want to share with you all the amazing preorder campaign that is running for not just Tides, but...

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I'm on Keel Haul's Sea Crew! Again!

I'm so excited to announce that I'm again a part of Keel Haul's Sea Crew for All the Tides of Fate, the sequel to All the Stars and...

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More Than Maybe by Erin Hahn - Blog Tour and Review

Today, I'm excited to be participating in Wednesday Book's blog tour for Erin Hahn's second book: More Than Maybe! When I read her debut...

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The New Amazon for Books: BookShop

Hi, all! Welcome back to my blog. Today I'm super excited to be talking about my newest quarantine obsession: BookShop. In late March, I...

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The Stone of Sorrow by Brooke Carter - Book Review

*Thank you to Orca Books for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I did not read the final book....

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Cheap Bookstagram Prop Guide from a Student

When I started my bookstagram, one of my bookstagram goals was to have a bunch of cool props, including crowns and letter boards. Today,...

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Clique Bait by Ann Vallet - Waiting on Wednesday

Hi! I know that I've been gone for a while, but I am hoping to get back on a more consistent schedule over the next couple of months....

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Tweet Cute by Emma Lord - Book Review

Earlier this year, I was fortunate enough to be a part of the Tweet Cute blog tour. I shared more information about the book and Emma...

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The Importance of Supporting Independent Bookstores

Here on this blog, I love supporting my independent bookstores and independent bookstores all around the world. Whenever I travel...

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Havenfall by Sara Holland - Blog Tour and Review

Today is my stop on the Havenfall blog tour for the FFBC! I'll be sharing my review and telling you a bit more about the book and its...

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All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace - Blog Tour and Review

Hi and welcome back to my blog! Today's post is a tour blog stop for the FFBC's tour for All The Stars and Teeth. I'll be sharing the...

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Ink in the Blood by Kim Smejkal - Waiting on Wednesday

Can you believe it is almost February? I feel like I was celebrating the new year just a week ago! For January's last Waiting on...

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Don't Read The Comments by Eric Smith - Blog Tour

Hi all, welcome back to my blog! Today, I'm going to be talking to you about Eric Smith's book Don't Read the Comments. Read on to learn...

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Heart of Flames by Nicki Pau Preto - Waiting on Wednesday

Hi, welcome back to my blog! For today's Waiting on Wednesday post, I am going to be talking about the sequel to Crown of Feathers, Heart...

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Tweet Cute by Emma Lord - Blog Tour

I’m sorry in advance (not really) for these cheesy puns, but I think they are pretty grate! In my defense, Tweet Cute is centered around...

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A Love Hate Thing by Whitney Grandison - Blog Tour

Earlier this week, Whitney Grandison's book A Love Hate Thing came out! Today I am thrilled to provide you with an excerpt from this...

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Lucky Caller by Emma Mills - Waiting on Wednesday

For today's Waiting on Wednesday post, I'm talking about Lucky Caller by Emma Mills! Stats: Genre: Contemporary Romance Page count: 336...

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All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace - Waiting on Wednesday

For today's Waiting on Wednesday post, I'm talking about All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace! Stats: Genre: Fantasy Page count: 384...

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We Rule the Night by Claire Eliza Bartlett - Book Review

2 stars *Thank you to The Novl for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I did not read the final...

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NetGalley and Edelweiss - The Beginner's Guide to Requesting ARCs from Publishers

Hi! Welcome to my beginner's guide to requesting ARCs! I will be doing this in parts as there are lots of different things to know, but...

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Five of the Best YA Retellings - Book Recommendations

I discovered retellings soon after I joined bookstagram, and have been in love ever since! I love seeing the author take a beloved and...

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Hungry Hearts by Julie Hoag - Cover Reveal

I'm so excited to be participating in this cover reveal for debut author Julie Hoag. Her book, Hungry Hearts is perfect for fans of The...

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Bookish Holiday Gift Guide

It's that time of the year to start thinking about giving gifts to friends, family members, and loved ones (and gifts for yourself)! If...

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Blue Bicycle Books - Book Store Visit

For Thanksgiving, I was in Charleston, South Carolina. I went to some southern-inspired restaurants, some that reminded me of home, and I...

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ARC Basics - The Beginner's Guide to Requesting ARCs from Publishers

Hi! Welcome to my beginner's guide to requesting ARCs! I will be doing this in parts as there are lots of different things to know, but...

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Bookstores, Giveaways, and Trades - The Beginner's Guide to Requesting ARCs from Publishers

Hi! Welcome to my beginner's guide to requesting ARCs! I will be doing this in parts as there are lots of different things to know, but...

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When the Stars Lead to You by Ronni Davis - Book Review

2.5 stars *Thank you to The Novl for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I did not read the final...

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Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh - Waiting on Wednesday

For today's Waiting on Wednesday post, I'm talking about Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh! Stats Genre: Fantasy Page count: 480...

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I am on Keel Haul's Sea Crew!

I am super excited to announce that I am a part of Keel Haul's Sea Crew, specifically on the Zudoh team! All the Stars and Teeth is...

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Crown of Oblivion by Julie Eshbaugh - Book Review

4 Stars *Thank you to Edelweiss and Harper Collins for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I did...

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November 2019 - Anticipated Releases

November is almost here! Can you believe it? There aren't too many releases coming out this month, at least standalone-wise. According to...

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Six Goodbyes We Never Said by Candace Ganger - Blog Tour

Hi everyone, I am so excited to share that I am a part of the Six Goodbyes We Never Said blog tour! It comes out tomorrow (yay!) and for...

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Wandering in Wonderland by Aislinn Honeycutt - Book Review

2 stars *Thank you to Parliament House for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I did not read the...

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I'm a Part of the Crown of Oblivion Street Team!

I am so excited to announce that I am a member of the Crown of Oblivion Street Team. This Julie Eshbaugh's third book, her first two...

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Again, but Better by Christine Riccio - Book Review

2 stars *Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I did...

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Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake - Book Review

4.5 Stars I loved this book! As many of the other reviews on this book, the beginning may be slow and confusing, but the ending is...

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You'd Be Mine by Erin Hahn - Book Review

5 stars *Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I did...

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Must Read YA Contemporary Romance Books - Book Recommendations

It has been spring for about a week now, and honestly, the weather is going crazy! There are rainy days, followed immediately by supper...

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Indie Verses Big Five - The Beginner's Guide to Requesting ARCs from Publishers

Hi! Welcome to my beginner's guide to requesting ARCs! I will be doing this in parts as there are lots of different things to know, but...

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#MurderTrending by Gretchen McNeil - Book Review

3 stars *Thank you to Netgalley and Disney Books for providing me with an ARC. Please note that all of my thoughts are my honest opinions...

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Fire and Heist by Sarah Beth Durst - Book Review

2 stars *Thank you to Netgalley and Crown Books for providing me with an ARC of this book. Please know that all of the expressed opinions...

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Always Never Yours by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka - Book Review

4 stars I'll keep this short, but this book was amazing! I am so glad I picked it up. It is both funny and super light, but it got into...

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A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna - Book Review

4.5 Stars *Thank you to Sky Pony Press for providing me with an ARC. Please note that all of my thoughts are my honest opinions and that...

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Even If I Fall by Abigail Johnson - Book Review

4 stars *Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Teen for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I did...

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Best YA Mystery and Suspense Books - Book Recomendation

I am a huge fan of all types of mystery books. I grew up reading Nancy Drew, and these days I love reading books by James Patterson and...

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Waterstones - Book Store Visit

Over the summer, my family took a trip to Italy. We explored many of the different regions, ate lots of delicious food, and viewed some...

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Furyborn by Claire Legrand - Book Review

4.5 stars *Thank you to Netgalley and SourceBooks Fire for providing me with an ARC of this book. Some parts may have been changed as I...

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