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  • Netgalley ARC TBR

    Hello all, today I’ll be sharing with you guys my recent Netgalley approvals. I’m really excited for all of these books coming out this year. As well as extremely grateful to be approved for these amazing books. Synopsis… “Katrell can talk to the dead. And she wishes it made more money. She’s been able to…

  • The Space Between Worlds Micaiah Johnson – Book review

    Synopsis… “Multiverse travel is finally possible, but there’s just one catch: No one can visit a world where their counterpart is still alive. Enter Cara, whose parallel selves happen to be exceptionally good at dying—from disease, turf wars, or vendettas they couldn’t outrun. Cara’s life has been cut short on 372 worlds in total. On…

  • Warbreaker Brandon Sanderson – Book review

    Synopsis… Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God King one of them has to marry, the lesser god who doesn’t like his job, and the immortal who’s still trying to undo the mistakes he made hundreds of years ago. Their world is one in which those who die in…

  • The King of Crows Libba Bray – Book review

    “Beautiful, timely, intoxicatingly real and meticulously researched…do not sleep on this series.” ―New York Times bestselling author, Roshani Chokshi Synopsis… After the horrifying explosion that claimed one of their own, the Diviners find themselves wanted by the US government, and on the brink of war with the King of Crows. While Memphis and Isaiah run…

  • Before the Devil Breaks you Libba Bray – Book review

    There was such fear in the world. But love was everywhere if you looked. It was the best thing about humans. That they could stare into the abyss and still open up their hearts. A spit in the eye to fear. – Sam (Before the Devil Breaks You Libba Bray) Synopsis… New York City. 1927.…

  • April Wrap-up

    My thoughts : I picked this in the beginning of the month via audiobook. It was a random purchase from Libro.fm. I liked the characters and enjoyed the world building. The book was enjoyable but not memorable. I know there’s another book in the series but I’m not interested in the book to continue on.…

  • WWW Wednesday 5.5.21

    My thoughts : Now let me start this by saying I really don’t care for romance at all. This book had me laughing and enjoying every minute. This is an enemies to lovers romance. There’s food poisoning at the wedding the entire reception party except the bridesmaid and best man are sick. This book takes…

  • May TBR

    These are all the books I’m planning to read in May, I wanted to leave some space just in case I wanted to pick up something else. I hope you all enjoyed this read of my May TBR. Stay safe and keep reading and dreaming 🦋🌸✨.

  • Black Sun Rebecca Roanhorse ARC Review

    “I emerged from Black Sun bleary-eyed, tongue-tied, heart-swollen. This is a brilliant world that shows the full panoply of human grace and depravity. Rebecca Roanhorse is the epic voice of our continent and time.” -Ken Liu, award-winning author of The Grace of Kings, and The Hidden Girl and Other Stories. Synopsis: A god will returnWhen…

  • WWW Wednesday 4.28.21

    What I’m currently reading… What I just finished… What I’m reading next… I hope you enjoyed this weeks WWW, I’ll see you guys Friday with another post. Keep reading and dreaming 🦋✨🌸.

  • Discussion Post: Contemplating monthly TBR’s 📚

    For the past few weeks, I’ve been thinking about reading certain books I’ve already picked ahead. I’ll be creating monthly TBR’s. I think it would be best to be able to let you guys knows what I’ll be reading! I read primarily adult or YA SFF, I enjoy graphic novels and thrillers. I’m going to…

  • Book review: The Ruin of Kings Jenn Lyons

    “Everything epic fantasy should be: rich, cruel, gorgeous, brilliant, enthralling and deeply, deeply satisfying. I loved it.” – Lev Grossman, author of The Magicians Synopsis: “Kihrin grew up in the slums of Quur, a thief and a minstrel’s son raised on tales of long-lost princes and magnificent quests. When he is claimed against his will…

  • WWW Wednesday’s 4.21.21

    What I’m currently reading.. The Ruin of Kings Jenn Lyons What I just finished reading… What I’m reading next.. This is always the hardest question, I have so many unread books on my kindle it’s crazy. I will list a few of the books I’m thinking about starting. I hope you all enjoyed this post,…

  • Life update & March Recent Reads

    Hello everyone!! I hope you have all been staying safe, reading as many books as possible and binging booktube. This year although it’s only April has been a roller coaster. Since I started my new job in September of 2020, I have been super busy pretty much since. I was exhausted after work, with all…

  • Recent Reads Sept.-Dec.

    In the month of September I read… In the month of October I read… November and December were a lot slower months for me just as everyone as I’m sure. I hope you enjoyed this post and would like to see more from me! I will be putting out more content this year, until next…

  • WWW Wednesday’s 9.9.2020

    What I’m currently reading… The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin : “The season of endings grows darker, civilization fades into the long cold night. Essun — once Damaya, once Syenite, now avenger — has found shelter, but not her daughter. Instead there is Alabaster Tenring, destroyer of the world, with a request. But if Essun…

  • Recent Reads June-August

    The first book I picked up in the month of June was Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi which was a reread from last year. I wanted to give the series another try to see if I would continue on with it. I enjoyed reading from Juliette and Adams perspectives. The characters were great and the…

  • Netgalley E-ARC Reviews

    ARC #1 Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust (Release date July 7th 2020) https://bookshop.org/books/girl-serpent-thorn-9781250196149/9781250196149 ARC #2 Historically Inaccurate by Shay Bravo (Release date September 29th, 2020) https://bookshop.org/books/historically-inaccurate/9781989365373 ARC #3 This is My America by Kim Johnson (Release date July 28th, 2020) https://bookshop.org/books/this-is-my-america/9780593118764 ARC #4 It is Wood, It is Stone by Gabriella Burnham (Release date…

  • May reading wrap-up

  • The Voting Booth Netgalley ARC Review

    Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My thoughts… This book is one that everyone should read.. every black person can relate to this book in some way. I couldn’t put this down I finished it in a matter of a few sittings. I loved how firm of a believer Marva was in advocating for women’s rights and black rights.…

  • Cinderella is Dead Netgalley ARC Review

    Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My thoughts… This Cinderella retelling our a unique spin on the original story. I loved the fact our main character Sophia was black, she had no qualms about her beliefs and wanting to be happy. Sophia and her bestfriend Erin were in love, but due to the laws they had to be picked…

  • Netgalley Shelf TBR

  • Mystery Blogger Award Nomination

    “The Mystery Blogger Award is an award for amazing bloggers with ingenious posts. Their blog not only captivates; it inspires and motivates. They are one of the best out there, and they deserve every recognition they get. This award is also for bloggers who find fun and inspiration in blogging; and they do it with…

  • April-May Book Haul

  • A Darker Shade of Magic Book Review

    My thoughts… From the time I started reading this till the end I loved it, every time I picked it up it was hard to put down. The magic system in the beginning was a little complicated but once they broke it down I thought it was very interesting. I loved the different London’s and…

  • 📚Most Anticipated Releases of 2020 📚

    Clap When You Land Elizabeth Acevedo The Empire of Gold S.A. Chakraborty The Crow Rider Kalyn Josephson The Faithless Hawk Margaret Owen Raybearer Jordan Ifueko Now That I’ve Found You Kristina Forest Blood & Honey Shelby Mahurin The Black Kids Christina Hammons Reed Grown Tiffany D. Jackson Legendborn Tracy Deonn Rebel Sisters Tomi Adeyemi Kingdom…

  • ⭐️Top Reads of 2019⭐️

    1. Flawed Cecelia Ahern 2. Salt to the Sea Ruta Sepetys 3. Sadie Courtney Summers 4. Between Shades of Gray Ruta Sepetys 5. The Poet X Elizabeth Acevedo 6. With the Fire on High Elizabeth Acevedo 7. Ninth House Leigh Bardugo 8. The Hate U Give Angie Thomas 9. Queenie Candice Carty-Williams 10. Children of…

  • 🖤 March Reading Wrap-up 🖤

    Title – Shatter Me Author – Tahereh Mafi Genre – YA, Sci-f.i., fantasy, romance Rating – ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Format – audiobook Thoughts – I really enjoyed the story and was intrigued, the story of Juliette and her having the special gift. She’s unable to touch anyone then something happens… it was an accident. The story kept…

  • Stay at Home Book Tag 🏷

    1. Lying in bed – a book that you could or have read in a day ? Flawed and Perfect by Cecelia Ahern 2. Snacking – Pick a book that’s a guilty pleasure. A Court of Thorns and Roses Sarah J. Maas 3. Netflix – a series you want to start An Ember in the…

  • 🤍Book Blog Newbie Tag🖤

    1. Why did you start this blog? I started this blog because I just recently started a BookTube channel. I wanted another form of outlet to discuss books in depth, recommend books, and review books! 2. What are some fun and unique things you can bring to book blogging? I will be bringing a passion…

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