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Top Ten Tuesday: Book Titles with Numbers In Them (#60)

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Insert a variety of very bad, very dad "I've got you number" jokes here. I mean, I would, but, I don't want to embarrass myself TOO severely this week. Who says people can't change? That's what I call character development. (Also, side note: I'm sorry for being so slow in replying to comments this week. I "accidentally" got too attached to Instagam again...

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alexandra christo

Into the Crooked Place is Dark, Magical and Intense--AKA, Everything I Wanted it to Be | Review: Into the Crooked Place by Alexandra Christo

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Is this about to be one of my next obsessions? SEEMS LIKELY. Into the Crooked Place was brilliant! ...

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Toes the Line Between Unlikable and Endearing | Review: Love at First Like by Hannah Orenstein

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Love at First Like is all about living in a social media world. And how easy it is to slip under the waves of the "perfect" life. ...

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A Proper, Historical Romance | Blog Tour + Review: The Lady and the Highwayman by Sarah M. Eden

7:30 AM
Sarah M. Eden does it again with The Lady and the Highwayman! Fans of this beloved Proper Romance author will devour the latest in one sitting. This is only my second title from Eden, but I'm definitely smitten! ...

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A Sweet Story About Finding Your Voice | Blog Tour + Review: Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane

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Oh, I am so completely smitten by Mhairi McFarlane's latest release, Don't You Forget About Me. I need to get my paws on more of her work. One thing is certain, I won't be forgetting Georgina or Lucas any time soon. ...

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Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Fall 2019 TBR (#59)

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It's time to fall into reading! Here are ten of the books on my TBR for autumn. I'm not including what I plan to attempt to reread. Let's face it: I probably won't get to a good chunk of these books because I am THE WORST as we all know. But, I'm optimistic every now and again and it seems today is one...

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Full Disclosure is One of the Best Debuts of the Year | Review: Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett

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Get ready for one of the best books of the year: Full Disclosure. Camryn Garrett is here to compel you fully. ...

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Dessen Provides Another Warm and Fuzzy Contemporary | Review: The Rest of the Story by Sarah Dessen

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Get ready for the Queen of YA Contemporaries. If you love Sarah Dessen, you're going to adore The Rest of the Story. ...

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Girls, Stand Together! | Review: Rebel Girls by Elizabeth Keenan

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The year is 1992. The setting is a conservative, Catholic school. These Rebel Girls stand together. ...

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House of Night Reread | Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

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I've taken down all my reviews of the series--except for one, I think--because (a) they are garbage (and SO old) and (b) I wanted a clean slate when it came to my thoughts of the series. After I reread the Vampire Academy novels back in April-June, I found myself feeling a bit nostalgic for this particular era of YA. And then, on a...

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Top Ten Tuesday: Favourite Things to Eat/Drink While Reading (#58)

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This weeks Top Ten Tuesday is here and it was a total tough one for me! Favourite Things to Eat/Drink While Reading? I'm lucky that I remember to eat complete meals every day. ...

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10 blind dates

Pure Bubbly Fun, 10 Blind Dates Had Me Smiling | Review: 10 Blind Dates by Ashley Elston

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I don't think I've stopped grinning since I finished 10 Blind Dates the other day. What a fantastic feel good contemporary! ...

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One of the Best Romance Novels of the Year | Review: Well Met by Jen DeLuca

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  Well Met definitely had me feeling the warm and fuzzies. Also, a desire to dress up. Anybody up for a quick trip to the Renaissance Faire?     Well Met definitely had me feeling the warm and fuzzies. Also, a desire to dress up. Anybody up for a quick trip to the Renaissance Faire?   ...

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A Rom-Com That is Let Down by its Main Character | Review: Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey

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I didn't hate Waiting for Tom Hanks, but it definitely wasn't my favourite of the year and most of this can be traced back to its lead character. ...

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Wicked Saints is Brutal, but I Couldn't Shake the Feeling it was Missing Something | Review: Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan

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Well, I finally finished Wicked Saints but honestly feel like I haven't. Which is unfortunate. Retract your claws, please! (I'm so sorry!!! This was the rare case in which I really didn't like a buzzed about book.) ...

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book blitz

Welcome to The Nightwatch Academy, Your Next Urban Fantasy Obsession | Book Blitz + Giveaway: Shadow Caster by Debbie Cassidy

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First of all, CAN WE TAKE A MOMENT TO APPRECIATE THE GREENS IN THIS COVER? Sorry for shouting. I'm just obsessed already. And I can't wait to dive into this one. Shadow Caster definitely seems right up my alley!  ...

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Devils Roll the Dice, Angels Roll Their Eyes | The Lover Book Tag

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I've been on a Taylor Swift kick ever since Lover came out. Which ALWAYS happens when she releases new music. Naturally, I've been waiting for a book tag in the record's honor--Vicky over at What Vicky Read has us all covered! ...

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How to Hack a Heartbreak had the Potential of Being a New Favourite | Review: How to Hack a Heartbreak by Kristin Rockaway

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How to Hack a Heartbreak was one of my most anticipated romance releases of the year--but it didn't hit all the right notes for me. Still, it wasn't a bad read and I really enjoyed the premise and the message behind it. ...

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Historical Romance, Anyone? | Book Blitz + Giveaway: Married to the Lord by Samantha Holt

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The colouring used in the cover design for Married to the Lord is SO dreamy and based on synopsis alone? The book itself is about to be JUST AS DREAMY. Get ready for the second installment of The Wallflower Brides.  ...

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Discussion: BOTM YA Affiliate Post | September 2019 Picks + What I Got

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First of all, HOW IS IS IT SEPTEMBER? Second of all, I am officially a BOTM YA Affiliate! Which means it's discussion time about this months selections, what I recommend getting (hint: this month is KILLING IT with great picks) and what I ended up picking up this month. It goes without saying that this post will include my affiliate link and if...

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Happy NEW Book by Krista & Becca Ritchie Day! | Release Blitz: Sinful Like Us by Krista & Becca Ritchie

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Petition to have a holiday/day-off for every new Krista & Becca Ritchie books release day? It should be a holiday, okay? As you read this post, I can almost guarantee you that I am reading my copy of Sinful Like Us. I am SO excited to continue with Jane and Thatcher's love story! Petition to have a holiday/day-off for every new Krista &...

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The Simplicit Duet Continues! | Book Blitz + Giveaway: Don't Stop Me by Marie Skye

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Did the cover reveal for Don't Stop Me by Marie Skye entice you? Today's the day, everyone! Don't Stop Me is officially live. ...

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A New Trilogy Begins! | Book Blitz + Giveaway: Dope & Diamonds by Natalie Bennett

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September 10th shall henceforth be known as THE DAY WITH AN OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF GOOD BOOKS DROPPING. I'm shook, you're shook, we're all shook for Dope & Diamonds.   ...

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!jessica talks

Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My TBR I’m Avoiding Reading (#57)

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Not only do I avoid feelings, I avoid books that I want to read. I truly am the life of the party, huh? ...

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All About Remembering and Learning | Blog Tour + Review: The Only Skill that Matters by Jonathan A. Levi

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Diving into more non-fiction was one of my goals for 2019! And, here we are! I'm excited to be on the blog tour for Jonathan A. Levi's The Only Skill that Matters. Levi is here to let you in on this particular method of reading faster and remembering more. ...

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archive: 2019

Book Blitz + Giveaway: Till I Found You by Michelle Fernandez

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  Good news! You're here! And, you've found your next romantic obsession. Who's up for a little suspense?    ...

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Release Blitz: Rainstorm by Susana Mohel

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Fresh off the press and last week's excerpt reveal: Susana Mohel's Rainstorm is OFFICIALLY OUT! ...

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Book Blitz, Excerpt + Giveaway: Deadly Potential by Jennifer Carole Lewis

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  DID SOMEONE SAY (yes, all caps) PARANORMAL ROMANCE AND SUSPENSE? Jennifer Carole Lewis has totally got you covered. Sign us up, thanks!   ...

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a lesson in thorns

Intensely Erotic and Atmospheric... Unlike Anything I've Read | Review: A Lesson in Thorns by Sierra Simone

7:38 PM
Me, immediately after reading this and knowing damn well I haven't been to church since I was a teenager: Do I need a cold shower or Church after reading this? (This is a compliment. I ADORED A Lesson in Thorns, just so we're clear. Insert a dozen of the fire emoji here.) ...

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A Tale of Two Sisters Learning to Listen | Review: She's the Worst by Lauren Spieller

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Insufferable parents and two sister's coming of age. She's the Worst is all about complex sisterly bonds. I'M. SOFT. ...

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Completely Heartfelt and Full of Life and Haitian Culture | Review: Dear Haiti, Love Alaine by Maika Moulite and Maritza Moulite

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I feel like I've gained so much from Dear Haiti, Love Alaine. I absolutely adored this one! Definitely a favourite of 2019. ...

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Perfect for Fans of Skins and Euphoria | Review: We Were Promised Spotlights by Lindsay Sproul

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This one won't be for everyone, but I definitely appreciated We Were Promised Spotlights for what it was! ...

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archive: 2019

Character Driven and a Reminder That Representation Matters | Review: I'm A Gay Wizard by V.S. Santoni

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I'm A Gay Wizard wasn't my cup of tea, but I still enjoyed it for the most part! Plus, I genuinely liked the characters. ...

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archive: 2019

Cute, YA Contemporary Based Upon the Broadway Show of the Same Name | Review: The Prom by Saundra Mitchell

6:52 PM
If you love the musical, you'll enjoy the novelization. And, yes, they fixed the fact that they tried to erase Alyssa Greene's sexuality from lesbian to pansexual. Both Alyssa and Emma are lesbians in The Prom, as they always were! ...

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!jessica talks

Top Ten Tuesday: My Most Recent Favourites From the Illustrated Cover Art Trend (#56)

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Happy Tuesday! I changed up the theme this week for Top Ten Tuesday. Try to contain your shock. ...

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aesthetics

Blog Tour, Photo Journal + Mood Board: The Prom by Saundra Mitchell, Bob Martin, Chad Beguelin and Matthew Sklar

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There are two things I love above all else music(al theatre) and literature. When they are combined? I will probably burst out into a musical number. I'm all sparkly prom dresses and songs right now just thinking about The Prom. My review will follow later this week, but until then--I'm so ecstatic to be participating in the blog tour. And, as a side...

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!jessica talks

Tag, You're It! | Romance Book Tag

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I tried to write a little introduction for this post but in the end all I did was hum, "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" because that's how my mind operates. Also, I'm too excited to write something witty. ...

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