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Top Ten Tuesday: Platonic Relationships in Books (#18)

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We're going 98% THROWBACK on this one, kids.  We're going 98% THROWBACK on this one, kids.  ...

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Review: The Queen's Wing by Jessica Thorne

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The Queen's Wing (The Queen's Wing, #1) by Jessica Thorne | Rating: ★★★★☆ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. This truly was a gripping story! The Queen's Wing is just the right amount of action and romance;...

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Release Week Blitz + Giveaway: Paper Girl by Cindy R. Wilson

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  Another week, another great release from Entangled Teen! Get ready for PAPER GIRL!  ...

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Look How Far I've Come: 700 REVIEWS on Goodreads!

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After 11 years blogging... I've officially reached 700 reviews on Goodreads. I can't believe it!  ...

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Review: Deadly Class Volume 1: Reagan Youth Media Tie-In

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Deadly Class Volume 1: Reagan Youth Media Tie-In | Rating: ★★★★☆ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via Edelweiss+ by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. First thing: there were A LOT of things I really enjoyed about Deadly Class! Riveting, darkly entertaining and full of...

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Review: Romanov by Nadine Brandes

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Romanov by Nadine Brandes |  Rating: ★★★★☆ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Am I really reviewing a book that won't be out for half a year? Yes. I couldn't help myself! Tell me the truth: can...

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Review: The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork

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The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork | Rating: ★★★★★ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. I needed a book like this, at a time like this. I'm so glad I was able to read it. There...

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Top Ten Tuesday #17: Books Released in 2018 That I'm Most Thankful For

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Would it be weird to start singing Paparazzi by Lady Gaga?  Would it be weird to start singing Paparazzi by Lady Gaga?  ...

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Review: The Date Dare by Tara Sue Me

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The Date Dare by Tara Sue Me | Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5) As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Can I get something out of the way first? I LOVE Tara Sue Me. In fact, I've been a fan...

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Review: Love Looks Pretty on You by Lang Leav

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Love Looks Pretty on You by Lang Leav | Rating: ★★★★☆ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Lang Leav does it again! I don't know why people get so bent out of shape for the various degrees...

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Review: Blizzad (The Black Ice Trilogy, #2) by Mikayla Elliot

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Blizzard by Mikayla Elliot | Rating: ★★★★☆ (4.5) As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. WOW. Mikayla Elliot does it again with the next enthralling release of her The Black Ice trilogy: Blizzard. Just when you thought things...

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Cover Reveal: Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris

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  It's time, it's time, it's time!  [Edited Nov. 26th, 2018, to fix some errors on my part.]   ...

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Fictional Family Tag: Meet the Parents Lesser Known Sequel

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Fighting the urge right now to yell, "WHO'S YOUR DADDY?" which is a phrase I never, ever have said in my whole life and never actually wanted to.  ...

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Review: The Cottingley Fairies by Ana Sender

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The Cottingley Fairies by Ana Sender | ★★★★☆ (4.5) As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Oh, my. The Cottingley Fairies is magical and charming, I am overwhelmed by its sweetness. It is everything I hoped it would...

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Review: There Are Girls like Lions by Cole Swensen + Various Authors

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There Are Girls like Lions by Cole Swensen | Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5) As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. While I didn't totally hate There Are Girls like Lions, and found a good few poems to be thought-provoking,...

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Review: Lord of the Butterflies by Andrea Gibson

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Lord of the Butterflies by Andrea Gibson | Rating: ★★★★★ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. I know I've said it a hundred times over this year, last year, and several years before but: Lord of the...

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Review: Snow (The Black Ice Trilogy, #1) by Mikayla Elliot

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Snow by Mikayla Elliot | ★★★★☆ (4.5) As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Snow is everything I wanted it to be and then some. Unique, enthralling and positively stunning, Snow set a new standard for not only...

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Review: It's a Lonely Love by Hunter Summerall

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It's a Lonely Love by Hunter Summerall | Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2.5-.8) As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Before you go looking at my star rating and thinking, "Oh? Two stars? Must not be good!" bite your tongue....

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Underrated Series Tag: 13 Series I Hear Very Little About

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Because sometimes, we don't talk about the good in lesser known series. Because sometimes, we don't talk about the good in lesser known series. ...

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Review: Child of the Moon by Jessica Semaan

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Child of the Moon by Jessica Semaan | Rating: ★★★★★ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Child of the Moon is one of the best collections of poetry I've read in years. Hands down, it truly is....

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Review: Song of Blood & Stone (Earthsinger Chronicles, #1) by L. Penelope

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Song of Blood & Stone by L. Penelope | Rating: ★★★☆☆ (3.5) As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Finally, something GOOD! I feel like I've been in THE BIGGEST slump when it comes to YA fantasy books....

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(DNF) Review: A Throne for Sisters (A Throne for Sisters, #1) by Morgan Rice

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A Throne for Sisters by Morgan Rice | Rating: ★☆☆☆☆ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. This book. Where to begin? Ah, I should start with my usual disclaimer: if a book isn't my cup of tea,...

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Review: Vertigo of Love & Letting Go by Analog De Leon

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Vertigo: Of Love & Letting Go by Analog De Leon | Rating: ★★★☆☆ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Vertigo was something I struggled with from time to time. I am not saying it was a bad...

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Review: Pillow Thoughts II by Courtney Peppernell

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Pillow Thoughts II: Healing the Heart by Courtney Peppernell | ★★★★☆ As a note, a copy of this novel was sent to me via NetGalley by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not effect my opinions in any way. Courtney Peppernell triumphantly returns with a second installment to her Pillow Thoughts series. Fans of the first collection will adore...

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2018 Goodreads Choice Awards: 10th Annual Opening Round Nominees + My Picks

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First things first: for those of you who don't follow me on Twitter--I was on a hiatus and I'm sorry for being MIA! I didn't mean to disappear but I had to take a step back from the blog due to the fact that my father unexpectedly lost his job of 22 years. The stress of it all was a bit much and...

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