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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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,...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

#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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...