This meme is hosted by the lovely ladies at The Broke and the Bookish :) 1. Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch This was the first book I read in 2015 and it kicked major ass 2. The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen Kelsea has become one of my all time favorite heroines. YOU GO GIRL! 3. The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne Cutesy contemporary that I fell head over heels...

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Happy Monday!

Hi y'all! I fly back home today and I'm so relieved. Its nice being back in my hometown and to see all my friends, but there were definitely some aspects of it that I didn't like and some of those reared their ugly heads while I was here. So home is much needed right now. And I get to see my pretty books, eep! My instagram has been severely lacking lately and it bothers me to no end. The next time I go on vacation I need to take double the pictures! Read Last Week The Invasion of the Tearing...

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The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen

The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen Publisher: HarperCollins Publication Date: June 9th, 2015 Pages: 511 Song I Played While Reading: Never Sleep Alone by Kaskade Rating: 4 stars With each passing day, Kelsea Glynn is growing into her new responsibilities as Queen of the Tearling. By stopping the shipment of slaves to the neighboring kingdom of Mortmesne, Kelsea gas...

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My Ten Favorite Top Ten Topics We've Ever Done

This meme is hosted by the lovely ladies at The Broke and the Bookish :) In honor of the 5 years they have been doing this meme, this topic is all about your favorite top ten posts you've done! The first one that came to mind was: 1. Top Ten Book Related Problems I don't normally vent about these things, so it was nice to just lay it all out there! 2. Top Ten Favorite Heroines These...

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Happy Monday!

Good morning/ afternoon/ evening, lovely people of the internet! How was your weekend? What did you read? Let me know down in the comments! I love seeing what y'all are reading :) Read Last Week The Heir by Kiera Cass The Color of Our Sky by Amita Trasi Currently Reading The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen I have nothing planned to read this week because I'll spending all my time with my friends, and theres a 10% chance I'll actually be able to pick up my book and crack it open....

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The Color of Our Sky by Amita Trasi (ARC review)

The Color of Our Sky by Amita Trasi Publisher: Bloomhill Books Publication Date: June 25th, 2015 Pages: 318 Song I Played While Reading: Delilah by Florence + The Machine Rating: 4 stars India, 1986: Mukta, a ten-year-old girl from the lower caste Yellamma cult of temple prostitutes has come of age to fulfill her destiny of becoming a temple prostitute. In an attempt to escape this legacy...

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The Heir by Kiera Cass

The Heir by Kiera Cass Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: May 5th, 2015 Pages: 342 Song I Played While Reading: Jealous by Nick Jonas Rating: 4 stars Princess Eadlyn has grown up hearing endless stories about how her mother and father met. Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the selection and won the heart of Prince Maxon- and they lived happily ever after. Idly has...

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Top Ten Books On My TBR For Summer 2015

This meme is hosted by the lovely ladies at The Broke and the Bookish :) 1. The Invasion of the Tearling by Erika Johansen 2. The Raven Boys, The Dream Thieves, and Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stievfater (so what I cheat? sue me) 3. Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen 4. Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson 5. Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge 6. Amy & Rogers Epic Detour...

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Happy Monday!

Hi all :) As some of you read this I'll be on a plane back to Chicago to pack up my house and visit some family and friends. This shouldn't affect my blogging or reading too much, except maybe when I'm with my friends. I'll still post my Happy Monday and TTT post, but I apologize in advance if I don't post anything besides that! Read Last Week The Elite and The One by Kiera Cass, and the two novellas, The Prince and The Queen The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh To Read The Invasion of the Tearling...

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The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh

The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh Publisher: Putnam Publication Date: May 12th, 2015 Pages: 388 Song I Played While Reading: Queen of Peace by Florence + The Machine Rating: 4 stars In a land ruled by a murderous boy-king, each dawn brings heartache to a new family. Khalid, the eighteen-year-old Caliph of Khorasan, is a monster. Each night he takes a new bride only to have a silk...

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The One by Kiera Cass

The One by Kiera Cass Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: May 6th, 2014 Pages: 323 Song I Played While Reading: Jealous by Nick Jonas Rating: 4 stars The time has come for one winner to be crowned. When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown- or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the end...

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The Elite by Kiera Cass

The Elite by Kiera Cass Publisher: HarperTeen Publication Date: April 23rd, 2013 Pages: 323 Song I Played While Reading: Jealous by Nick Jonas Rating: 3 stars The Selection began with thirty-five girls.Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's heart is fiercer than ever—and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it...

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Top Ten Most Anticipated Releases For the Rest of 2015

This meme is hosted by the lovely ladies at The Broke and the Bookish :) I'm not even going to bother writing anything under these titles because I'm so excited for them. Just know I was really, REALLY unstable typing this and my family was giving me weird looks because I kept making noises.  1. Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas 2. Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo 3. Passenger...

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Happy Monday!

Hi all! How was your weekend? I hope you read some amazing books! I have work from 12-6 today and its going to be a 102 degrees. I can't tell who I feel more bad for, the golfers in this tournament or myself. I'm already sweating just thinking about how hot its going to be. Read Last Week The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern The Selection by Kiera Cass The Queen (novella) by Kiera Cass Currently Reading The Elite by Kiera Cass (dont evEN GET ME STARTED ON AMERICA) To Read The One by Kiera Cass...

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Book Haul

The Selection box set by Kiera Cass / The Raven Boys, The Dream Thieves, and Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater / Saint Anything by Sara Dessen / Daughter of Deep Silence by Carrie Ryan / The Wraith and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh  / Outlander by Diana Gabaldon  I got the STUNNING 20th anniversary edition of Outlander and oh my god you guys. IT'S SO BIG AND PRETTY AND PERFECT....

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The Selection by Kiera Cass

The Selection by Kiera Cass Publisher: HarperTeen Publication: January 1st, 2012 Pages: 327 Song I Played While Reading: Jealous by Nick Jonas Rating: 3.5 stars For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince...

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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Publisher: Anchor Books Publication Date: September 13th, 2011 Pages: 512 Song I Played While Reading: I Follow You by Lykke Li Rating: 4 stars The Circus arrives without warning. No announcements precede it. It is simply there, hone yesterday it was not. Within the black-and-white striped canvas tents is an utterly unique experience full of breathtaking amazement....

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May 2015 Wrap Up

Hello, hello! May, weirdly enough, was a slow month. I felt like it dragged and dragged on. But thats probably cause I worked a ton and was counting down the days until it was over. June is an exciting month so May of course had to be a slow pooper. Alright, let's get in this red-and-black themed wrap up!  The Mime Order by Samantha Shannon A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J....

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Happy Monday!

Another week is upon us, but in this case... HAPPY JUNE! This doesn't really change anything in my life, except maybe the amount of times I have to wash my work clothes. I'm like, the Queen of sweating. It'll probably quadruple once we get into the 90's & 100's. I'm already sweating just thinking about it *cringes* Okay, let's stop talking about sweat. "Hey Mariah, what did you post today on your blog?" "My Monday post. It was all about sweat. It was awesome." Read Last Week Descent by Tara...

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