August 2021 Wrap-Up

Hello everyone! Long time, no see! I took a bit of a blogging break for the month of August and just read for pure enjoyment. It was a much needed and very refreshing break. I’m hoping to get back to more regular blogging again now, even if I’m not sure what that will look like. I have some very exciting things in the works and I can’t wait to share with you all. Thanks for hanging with me <3. Here is to the best season of the year!

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August Reads

Strange Gods by Alison Kimble ★★

Shadowspell Academy: The Culling Trials by K.F. Breene and Shannon Mayer ★★★★

Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli ★★★★

The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers ★★★★

Bone Criers Moon by Kathryn Purdie ★★★★

Before the Devil Breaks You by Libba Bray ★★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 44 of 100

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50 (I have made ZERO progress on this)

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June/July 2021 Wrap-Up

Hi everyone! I realized that I never did a June Wrap-Up, so this time I will be doing a double wrap-up! These past two months have been a whirlwind and as of August 1st, I have made the move back to NYC! While leaving the comforts of home and the people I love there makes this move bittersweet, I am so excited to be back in the city I love with the prospect of theatre coming back! I’ve been contemplating taking a brief break from blogging, and while I haven’t fully committed to that, if things get a little quieter around here it’s because I’m taking some necessary breathing room so I don’t get completely burnt out. I can feel the excitement bubbling up when I think about reading whatever I want without trying to fit a schedule, so I might try to focus more on that feeling. I can tell you that I am pumped to have my subway reading time built back into my life and cannot wait to get back to the New York Public Library. Here is to a fresh start and a hopeful August full of books and experiences that fill us up!

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June Reads

July Reads

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Favorite Books of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 39 of 40

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50 WHOOPS

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Throwback Thursday

Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares

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June Reviews

• Better Together by Christine Riccio • The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin • Don’t Hate The Player by Alexis Nedd • 

July Reviews

• Where It All Lands by Jennie Wexler Review • Small Favors by Erin A. Craig • 

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June Posts

• Top 10 Tuesday: Books I Loved That Made Me Want More Books Like Them • Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #36 • Top 10 Tuesday: Books On My Summer TBR • Top 10 Tuesday: Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of 2021 • 

July Posts

• Top 10 Tuesday: Books I Could Have Read in One Sitting • Top 10 Tuesday: Books I’d Want With Me While Stranded On a Deserted Island •

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May 2021 Wrap-Up

It’s Gemini season! I’m so happy that the warm weather is here and that summer is about to begin! May flew by in a whirl-wind and all of a sudden it is my birthday tomorrow! May was a big lesson for me in surrendering and letting go of expectations, because things don’t always go as planned. I’m in the process of going with the flow, figuring out what I truly want, and letting the universe show me the way. I’m not sure what is in store for me, and while that absolutely terrifies me and drives me crazy, I know it will all work out how it is supposed to and I’m just going to try to enjoy the ride. I’m incredibly grateful for my superstar family, friends, and boyfriend who always remind me who I am and help lift me up. I can’t wait to fill the last year of my 20’s with so many fun memories, experiences, and of course, amazing reads.

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Books Read

The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout ★★★★★

Sunkissed by Kasie West ★★★★★

The Ivies by Alexa Donne ★★★★

Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard ★★★

Spells Trouble by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast ★★★

Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer ★★★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 26 of 50

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50…. for the millionth time. I really need to make progress on this one haha

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Throwback Thursday- Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

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May Reviews

•Sunkissed by Kasie West • The Ivies by Alexa Donne • Spells Trouble by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast •

May Posts

• Top 10 Tuesday: My Ten Most Recent Reads • Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #35 • Top 10 Tuesday: Books With Nature on the Cover • 20 Questions Book Tag • Never Have I Ever Book Tag • 

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April 2021 Wrap-Up

And just like that it’s May. Time is wild and this past month has honestly been a blur. I’m currently getting ready to make the move back to the Big Apple and I am so excited for this next stage in the adventure. In the meantime, I’ve been nannying quite a bit, playing with my sweet new puppy nephew, and reading, of course.

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Books Read

Malice by Heather Walter ★★★★★

These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy ★★

New Moon by Stephenie Meyer ★★★

Slingshot by Mercedes Helnwein ★★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 20 of 100 (12 books behind schedule 😬)

Classics Club Challenge: Still 10 of 50 (just utterly failing this challenge)

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TBT- New Moon by Stephenie Meyer

April Reviews

• Malice by Heather Walter • These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy • Slingshot by Mercedes Helnwein •

April Posts

• Top 10 Tuesday: Book Titles That Sound Like They Could Be Crayola Crayons • Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #34 • Zodiac Sign Book Tag • Top 10 Tuesday: Colorful Book Covers • 

March 2021 Wrap-Up

Is it just me, or did March just FLY by?! I can’t believe it’s April already. I’ve been nannying a bit, watched a lot of basketball (I know, who am I?!), and got some good reading done! I did take a small spring break from blogging the past 2 weeks, but I’m ready to get back in. I’m in the process of making plans to move back to NYC, which is both extremely exciting and slightly scary- a lot of emotions and unknowns still, but I’m getting ready to take a step forward. I’m feeling hopeful and open to whatever the future has in store.

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Books Read

A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas ★★★★★

The Stolen Kingdom by Jillian Boehme ★★★

Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson ★★★★

Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales ★★★★

Namesake by Adrienne Young ★★★★

Things That Grow by Meredith Goldstein ★★★★

The Secret of the Irish Castle by Santa Montefiore ★★★★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 16 of 100 (only 9 books behind schedule…)

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50 (I really suck at this one)

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March Reviews

• The Stolen Kingdom by Jillian Boehme • Sing Me Forgotten by Jessica S. Olson •Perfect On Paper by Sophie Gonzales • Things That Grow by Meredith Goldstein •

March Posts

• Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #33 • Top 10 Tuesday: Books On My Spring 2021 TBR. • 

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February 2021 Wrap-Up

How is it already March? While February is the shortest month, it seemed to particularly fly by this year. I can’t believe it has been almost an entire year since the start of the pandemic. So much has happened in my life since then, and yet at the same time everything is still at a standstill. It is a wild contradiction that I am still figuring out the best way to navigate. I was pretty busy this month, so I didn’t get as much reading done as I would have liked, but I am hoping to make up for it in March!

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Books Read

Love & Olives by Jenna Evans Welch ★★★★★

The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah ★★★★★  

Isoldesse by Kimberly Grymes ★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 9 of 100

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50

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Broadway Book Chat: Maggie Malaney

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February Reviews

• Love & Olives by Jenna Evans Welch • Isoldesse by Kimberly Grymes •

February Posts

• Top 10 Tuesday: My Favorite Books That Were Written Before I Was Born • Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #32 • Top 10 Tuesday: Books With Forbidden Love • Top 10 Tuesday: Purple, Yellow, and Green Book Covers • This or That Book Tag • Top 10 Tuesday: Books That Made Me Laugh Out Loud • 

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January 2021 Wrap-Up

And just like that, the first month of 2021 is over! I have been super busy this January between teaching dance, studying for my real estate license, and nannying, but I still managed to read a bunch of great books. There are a few really exciting releases coming out in February and I’m gearing up for another full month! Let’s do this!

Books Read

A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik ★★★★

The Duke & I by Julia Quinn ★★★★

A Curse of Ash and Embers by Jo Spurrier ★★★★

From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout ★★★★★ *BOOK HANGOVER*

Love Spells and Other Disasters by Angie Barrett ★★★

Kingdom of Flesh and Fire by Jennifer L. Armentrout ★★★★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 6 of 100

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50

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Broadway Book Chat: Dan Hoy

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January Reviews

• You Have a Match by Emma Lord • A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik • A Curse of Ash and Embers by Jo Spurrier • Love Spells and Other Disasters by Angie Barrett •

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January Posts

• Top 10 Tuesday: Most Anticipated Releases for the First Half of 2021 • Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #31 • Top 10 Tuesday: Bookish (and a few Non-Bookish) Resolutions for 2021 • The Folklore Book Tag • Top 10 Tuesday: Books I Meant to Read in 2020 • Top 10 Tuesday: New to Me Authors I Discovered in 2020 • 

November 2020 Wrap-Up

Hello everyone! The holiday season is in full swing and I am getting into the spirit! I am super behind on my reading goals for the year, but I’m still chugging along and trying to get as many books in as I can. I’m really looking forward to finishing out this crazy year with some good reads, family time, and lots of hot coa coa 🙂

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Books Read:

Chasing Lucky by Jenn Bennett ★★★★

Lair of Dreams by Libby Bray ★★★★★

Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn ★★★★

The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes ★★★★

Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare ★★★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 65 of 100 – Still 25 books behind schedule… oh well.

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50 – I have not been actively trying to do this challenge and I know I need to be better.

Beat the Backlist: 32 of 50 – I read one more. I’ve still been focusing on ARCs and new releases for the most part.

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November Reviews

• Kingdom of Sea and Stone (Crown of Coral and Pearl #2) by Mara Rutherford • Chasing Lucky by Jenn Bennett • Our Bloody Pearl by D.N. Bryn •

 

November Posts

• Top 10 Tuesday: Non-Bookish Hobbies • Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #29 • Top 10 Tuesday: Book Titles That Would Make Great Song Titles • Top 10 Tuesday: Characters I’d Name a Pet After • 

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September 2020 Wrap-Up

It’s my favorite month! YAY! September went by so quickly, and now the weather is beginning to change, spooky season is upon us, and my inner witch is thrilled! This is my favorite time of the year to read as well. There is something about being cozy, with a hot beverage, a cool breeze, and my favorite book that checks all the happy boxes. I am also about to make my way back to NYC for the first time since the pandemic began, and I am really looking forward to being home for a bit and touching base. I was able to read a few really good books in September, and there are so many good releases coming out in October as well that I can’t wait to get to! Here is to a happy, healthy Fall full of Hocus Pocus, pumpkin everything, and a stack of big books. ❤

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Books Read

Fable by Adrienne Young ★★★★★

Majesty by Katharine McGee ★★★★

The Code for Love and Heartbreak by Jillian Cantor ★★★★

Eventide by Sarah Goodman ★★★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

This one gave me a book hangover and I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel!

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 56 of 100

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50 (Idk why this challenge is so hard for me haha)

Beat the Backlist: 31 of 50

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Broadway Book Chat: Joey Ortolani from Bullets Over Broadway

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September Reviews

 • Fable by Adrienne Young Review •  Majesty (American Royals #2) by Katharine McGee Review • Eventide by Sarah Goodman •

September Posts

• Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #27• Top 10 Tuesday: Books On My Fall TBR•  Pumpkin Spice Latte Book Tag•

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August 2020 Wrap-Up

Holy Moly Batman. August FLEW by. It feels like it was JUST August 1st, and now it’s September. August was not the best month for me, as I got sick for a bit and lost all motivation or ability to focus on reading. So, my ARC August this year was a fail, and I somehow completely missed The Magical Readathon N.E.W.T.s, but I think I might just do it on my own for fun. I am really looking forward to my favorite season, and yes, I have already gotten a Pumpkin Spice Latte. I’m looking forward to the coziness that fall brings, as it is my favorite atmosphere to read in and I have so many books and new releases to be excited about.

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Books Read

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Moonology by Yasmin Boland ★★★★

City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare ★★★★

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan ★★★★★

Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles ★★

Twilight by Stephenie Meyer★★★

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Favorite Book of the Month

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Currently Reading

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Challenge Updates

Goodreads Challenge: 52 of 100

Classics Club Challenge: 10 of 50

Beat the Backlist: 31 of 50

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Guest Post: Peter Kavinsky is My Boyfriend and I Don’t Care Who Knows It by Allison Hunt

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August Reviews

• Chasing Starlight by Teri Bailey Black • Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles • #TBT: Revisiting Twilight by Stephanie Meyer•

August Posts

• Top 10 Tuesday: Books With Colors in the Titles • ARC August 2020 TBR • Cleaning Up My TBR: Down the TBR Hole #26 • Top 10 Tuesday: Books That Should Be Adapted for the Screen • Top 10 Tuesday: Questions I’d Like To Ask My Favorite Authors • 

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