So, you may have noticed that I usually listen to a song on repeat while reading a book. And if you're thinking, "What the hell is she talking about?", I always name it in the book info part of my review, in case you didn't notice. I'm not sure when this started, but since it's such a vital part of my reading experience, I thought I'd share it on here! One of the earliest books I can think of when I started doing this was with Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead. It was Christmas of 2008. Little 9-year-old...

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Waiting on Wednesday: It Ends With Us

This meme is hosted by Breaking the Spine :) It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover Publisher: Atria Books Publication Date: August 2nd, 2016 Pages: 320 Link to Goodreads Lily hasn’t always had it easy, but that’s never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She’s come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up. She graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started...

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The Rose & the Dagger release day blitz!

As you can probably tell from the title of this post, The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh releases today and I'm SUPER excited to be able to celebrate it, plus host an awesome giveaway! The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh Publisher: G.P. Putnam Publication Date: April 26th, 2016 Pages: 432 I am surrounded on all sides by desert. A guest, in a prison of sand and sun. My family...

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Top ten bookish delights!

This meme is hosted by the lovely ladies over at The Broke and the Bookish :) 1. Getting overcome by the feels You know that moment where you're reading and all of the sudden you almost implode from the feels? Either your OTP finally kisses, or there was a huge plot twist, or someone says something really funny, and it all becomes too much. For me, it's like all my emotions had been slowly...

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Happy Monday!

Hi guys! I wanted to start spicing up this post, since it's severely lacking. I always see people posting, on either Sunday or Monday, these pizazzy posts on what they read the week before and are planning on reading, what they posted, what movies they watched or what music they're loving. I thought it'd be fun to do, so you guys can get even MORE involved in my life! I know that's exactly what you all secretly wanted, so, without further ado, the new and improved "Happy Monday!" What I read...

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Recent DNF's

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard The hype, you guys. The hype for this was legitimately unreal. Yes, I saw a few negative reviews here or there, but it seemed like every reviewer that I followed or considered when buying something was screaming about how this book was amazing and fantastic and action-packed and full of kick-ass girl power. Let's break it down, shall we? So, about 10% of my decision to...

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Waiting on Wednesday: The Summer Games: Settling the Score

This meme is hosted by Breaking the Spine :) The Summer Games: Settling the Score by R.S. Grey Publication Date: May 2nd, 2016 Link to Goodreads As an Olympic rookie, Andie Foster has spent far more time in her cleats than between the sheets. For 21 years, her Friday nights have consisted of blocking shots rather than taking them. But now that she's landed in Rio, she's ready to see for herself...

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Top ten books that made me laugh!

This meme is hosted by the lovely ladies at The Broke and the Bookish :) City of Bones by Cassandra Clare / Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare / Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway / The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater / Ignite Me by Tahereh Mafi / Rebel Belle by Rachel Hawkins / Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo / Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead /...

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Elementals: The Blood of the Hydra by Michelle Madow interview + giveaway!

Elementals: The Blood of the Hydra by Michelle Meadow Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing Publication Date: April 18th, 2016 Song I Played While Reading: Nocturnal by Disclosure Rating: 4 stars Amazon / Goodreads A demigod who can kill with a touch. It’s an ability that must be kept secret from everyone, even from those trusted most. Finding out that she was a witch was strange enough,...

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Happy Monday!

Hey guys! Another week down in April, another week closer to BEA *evil laughs and pretends like I don't feel some anxiety over the whole trip* So if you're going, PLEASE LET ME KNOW! I would love to, 1. meet all you because you're wonderful and, 2. HAVE PEOPLE TO TALK TOO. Thankfully, my mom is coming with because I forced her too, so I'll have someone to wait around with and talk too, but I primarily want to meet everyone that I can! I'm re-dying the ends of my hair pink, so I'll be the short blonde...

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Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson Publisher: Simon & Schuster Publication Date: May 8th, 2012 Pages: 468 Song I Played While Reading: Somebody Else by The 1975 Rating: 3.5 stars Sandwiched between two exceptional siblings, Taylor Edwards never felt like she stood out- except for her history of running away when things get too complicated. Then her dad receives unexpected, terrible...

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Waiting on Wednesday: Did I Mention I Miss You?

This meme is hosted by Breaking the Spine :) Did I Mention I Miss You? by Estelle Maskame Publisher: Black and White Publishing Publication Date: July 2016 Pages: 408 Link to Goodreads Eden’s on her way back to Santa Monica for the summer, and she hasn't seen Tyler since the devastating fallout of their forbidden relationship. Eden claims to have moved on—but Tyler wants to rekindle the flame.He...

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Ten books every fantasy lover should read! (TTT)

This meme is hosted by the lovely ladies at The Broke and the Bookish :) Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas / Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo / Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone by J.K. Rowling / The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black / The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare / Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout / The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima /...

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Happy Monday!

Hi guys! Sorry about missing out on last Monday's post. It was a combination of a really hectic schedule, plus I was still reading Lady Midnight, so it wasn't like the post would've been that informative and interesting. But now I've finished that monstrosity and have gotten back into the groove of reviewing and reading, so! Let's get onto it, shall we? Finished Last Week Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare Dreamology by Lucy Keating To-Read Elementals: The Blood...

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The Summer Games: Settling The Score by R.S.Grey cover reveal!

The Summer Games by R.S. Grey Release Date: May 2nd, 2016 Find on Goodreads As an Olympic rookie, Andie Foster has spent far more time in her cleats than between the sheets. For 21 years, her Friday nights have consisted of blocking shots rather than taking them. But now that she's landed in Rio, she's ready to see for herself if the rumors about the Olympic Village are...

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Elementals: The Head of Medusa by Michelle Madow cover reveal!

 Elementals: The Head of Medusa by Michelle Madow Publisher: Dreamscape Publishing Publication Date: June 29th, 2016 Pages: Unknown THE EPIC JOURNEY CONTINUES IN THE THIRD BOOK OF THE ELEMENTALS SERIES. Moving to a new town wasn’t supposed to be easy. But for Nicole Cassidy, it meant discovering she was a witch with never before seen elemental powers. Mysteriously given a mission...

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