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You have to pick a theme song for your current read main character? What is it??? 🖤 I’ve been editing and listening to the dark and moody but also upbeat @twentyonepilots all week, so it’s no surprise I’m picking one of their songs for this book. And while I’m desperately tempted to go with #heathens because, every single character fits that song, I’m going to go with the one I posted yesterday in my stories #heavydirtysoul 😂 not just for the title, or the lyrics, but the way the song changes it’s rhythm throughout fits this book so perfectly it’s fucking poetic. 🖤 This book guys. Oh my black heart! It’s dark. Violent. Full of characters beyond morally grey, these people are morally BLACK with a sliver of grey 😂 and the writing. Oh gods knives the writing. It’s seductive and rich, wrapping you in its dark tendrils only to jab a knife straight through your ribs. It’s gory. Gritty. Beautiful and haunting. And villainous. So villainous! I need more of this world. So. Much. More!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BuWkbbpH8wT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1uzqx96r22rww

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What do you do help shake away a bad day? ☠️ Last night was rough guys. I’ve never been the target of a mob, and man, it’s not a good time. It’s alarming how people feel they have the right to bully you into agreeing with their world view, without even trying to understand my perspective. Or accept that everyone has different opinions. And worse, they went after this account, my Twitter, my Facebook, my blog. And they aren’t stopping. Even after taking down the photo, blocking the offenders and making my accounts private. Oh, not a single one of them followed me. So there’s that. Bullying like this, even in the name of righteousness, is hypocritical and awful. Anyway, I’m going to get lost in a book today, and try to forget how awful the internet really is. Kisses ☠️🖤☠️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BuCKr14H_jQ6k-x49z4PtrVShxFefHilnnbcDE0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4wwboxc2eb1t

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We’re going on a heist!!! But you had zero notice or time to prepare 😳 the first three things to your right is all you can grab!! What are you taking??? ⚔️ Oh boy. This is going to require some creativity because all I have near me right now is a sleeping puppy, a blanket, and my phone 😂 this is fine. Alright. Blankets can be versatile. Parachutes. Disguises. Tripping devices. Maybe even rope use. Possibly as a weapon. Alright. Phones are useful. Hacking. Flashlights. Calling an escape Uber. And the puppy. One would think this is a useful weapon, but this is Iyla, aka diva princess extraordinaire. So. She will either be helpful or demand to be carried everywhere in a fur lined pouch. Hard to say... ⚔️ Who has read #thegildedwolves 🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️🙋🏼‍♀️ this book is so much fun! The characters are fantastic. The shenanigans are delightful. And that ending 😳💥👊🏻 I just can’t get enough AND NEED THE NEXT ONE RIGHT NOW MMMKAYTHANKSBYE!! Huge thank you to @booksparks for sending me a coveted invite to their New Years #gildedgala AND for featuring this delicious book as their January #yawrc2019 🙌🏻 I just got the February book and guys, I’m drooling!!! Want a hint?! 🖤 “Roses are red, Violets are blue, If you hurt us, We’re coming for you.” 🖤🖤🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt_eNirHQ-G/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c86gbyll7sua

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“How easy it is to invent a humanity, for anyone at all.” 🤱🏼 💥SPOILERS AHEAD💥 🤱🏼 Praise be, it’s time for our second #awesomeafbuddyreads chat!!! Today, we’re talking up to chapter 26. Be warned, spoilers will ensue... 🤱🏼 On a scale of one to creeped the f💥 out, how disturbing is this story for you so far? 🤱🏼 We get the reality told through her current day to day, with memories woven in. Are you piecing together what has happened? Or is happening? 🤱🏼 What has been the most shocking part of the story so far? 🤱🏼 What do you think the Commanders intent is? 🤱🏼 Any characters you like over the others? Any you absolutely despise? 🤱🏼 Predictions on where this story is going? 🤱🏼 Don’t worry if you aren’t caught up this week! We’ll be talking again next week, up to chapter 37, over on @jennsbookvibes 🙌🏻 (at Gilead) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt4WgOZnwK8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1frz4wwavnr6f

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Today is “get a different name day”!!! What character name would you take for yourself??? 🖤 Oh my. How can I choose thy name??? I want so many!!! Mia. Daenerys. Katniss. Inej. Cas. Sybella. They all just sound badass. Which came first? The badass or the name 😂😂😂 I don’t know. But for today, I’m going to be Marcella 💁🏼‍♀️ 🖤 It’s also galentines day, which, is slightly better than Valentine’s Day. We all know how much I loath that dreadful made up day. But, I should have known that the queen herself would reinvent this travesty into a glorious holiday!!! Thanks to @veschwab tomorrow will forever be known as Villaintines Day ☠️ as it fucking should be!!! 🖤 Who’s going to be your Villiantine??? https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1iaPjnJZS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=otfpsq9zydii

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You’re an assassin!!! What are your two weapons of choice and who is your accomplice??? ⚔️ I think everyone here can guess my choices.... daggers and poison ☠️ I feel like these two options cover a lot of ground. Assassin wise. And they’re good for self defense too. Now, for my accomplice. I know you’re all expecting me to say Mia. And, boy can that girl assassin. But, I’m actually crushing a bit on Sybella right now, and love how blatantly stabby she is!!! So, let’s go Sy!!! We have some killing to do!!! ⚔️ Have you guys gotten your stabby little hands on this beauty??? If you haven’t, DO IT!!! Oh god it’s so good. Everything I need in books. Stabby women. Poison. Prison. Escapes! Scandal. Intrigue. VILLAINS!!! I’m ashamed to admit I haven’t read any of the His Fair Assassin books, but have already begun to rectify that error!!! Please don’t poison or stab me. Thanks in advance! Thank you @jaimerockstarbooktours @hmhteen for sending me this insanely delicious copy and including me on this #blogtour my review is live on my blog, link in my bio ⚔️🖤⚔️ https://www.instagram.com/p/BtolXAXn5aC/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=f8z35ywqvzrk

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If you could turn your enemies into objects, would you??? Why or why not??? And what object would you use the most??? ☠️ You bet your black hearts I would use this power!!! I mean. Only when they truly deserved it, but let’s be real, some people deserve to be turned into objects. On the bright side, I wouldn’t be killing them, and I’d get some killer jewelry out of the deal. Feels win win to me! ☠️ I actually loved how Teo turned people into objects she could use. Who couldn’t use a lovely mirror instead of a murderer?! #thebrilliantdeath is such a gorgeous fantasy read, with some serious Godfather undertones and a magic system I fully want to experience! I also LOVE how the magic was used to really explore the gender fluidity of the main characters. So freaking clever and beautiful!!! Mafia, magic, love??? Don’t miss this stunning read!!! Be sure to check out @teenreadsdotcom for my review and, if you didn’t catch it, I’m posting on my blog! Links in my bio!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmU8_pnnjg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1w0f5uqfgowuo

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Let’s play two truths and a lie!!! 🖤 1. I’ve never been featured on an episode of Snapped 2. I once thought I had hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia 3. I do not own a Samurai sword 🖤 What is the lie??? 🖤 I am so excited to be on the #blogtour for #thetruthandliesofellablack 🖤 Today, on my blog, I am so stoked to have the author herself @emilybarr01 write a guest post 🙌🏻 she’s sharing a bit about her writing process and gave us a playlist that helped spark the dark & moody aesthetic for the book! I’ve been listening all day and have decided it’s my official mood. Thank you @penguinteen @fab.reads For including me on this tour and sending me this delicious copy!!! Link in my bio 🖤 (at Rio de Janeiro) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtkLU9NnTfg/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1i2y9qabww6rn

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💥💥GIVEAWAY💥💥 👊🏻 Where are my #marvelgirls at??? Because, this post is FOR YOU!!! I am so thrilled to be part of this awesome #giveaway and #booktour for this amazing compilation of “65 Marvel women who punched the sky & changed the universe” 😮 oh yes please!!! This book goes into detail about some of the more popular #marvelwomen hello #captainmarvel and lesser known characters (to me anyway) like #hellcat p.s. I think I found my new #girlcrush 😍 who is your favorite female comic character??? 💥 If you would like to learn more about the book or to purchase a copy click on the link in my bio. I have also partnered with @disneybooks to give away a copy! Check out the details below: 💥 GIVEAWAY 💥 Enter to win a copy of Marvel Powers of a Girl 💥 TO ENTER 💥 👊🏻follow me, @disneybooks, @lorrainecink, @alicexz, and @jaimerockstarbooktours - tag a friend you think will be interested 💥 For an EXTRA entry: 👊🏻visit @thereadingcornerforall’s account tomorrow and repeat these steps 💥 RULES 👊🏻Giveaway will end Feb 19th at midnight EST 👊🏻US ONLY 👊🏻not affiliated with Instagram 👊🏻must be 18 or have parents permission 👊🏻must be a public account so I can verify entries 💥 Book summary in the comments! (at Marvel Universe) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtgtS3wnBWt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1wml9nnr4glk9

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What’s your favorite horror setting? 🌲 I love anything set in the woods. Maybe because, growing up camping and traipsing through forests was a common pastime. And, there is seriously something so creepy about being alone in the woods. Especially if there’s wind 😳 every time I walk through a forest, I always think it’s no wonder so many haunted legends came from these settings. They’re just naturally spooky! 🌲 Apparently Mother Nature is having a *really* bad day today. She’s decided to create a polar vortex, which, to be honest, is a fucking super cool name. Maybe I think that because I’m not there. It does sound cold. 🥶 But also, very sci-fi 🤘🏻 anyhoo.... Has anyone else read #sawkillgirls ?! talk about spooky and creepy and I don’t want to walk in THAT forest 😱😳😱 my absolutely favorite thing is the #girlpower in this book though! These girls are FIERCE!!! There’s a ton to love, but reader beware, this is gory and creepy and stab-fucking-tastic!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BtRIeIhnO14/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1elnme9acceyp

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Under his eye 👁 we’re here to announce our February #awesomeafbuddyreads book choice! 🧣 In keeping with the vein of celebrating #feministfebruary we’ve decided to read the chilling dystopian nightmare otherwise known as #thehandmaidstale by @therealmargaretatwood 🧣 Make sure you grab your literal #readingbuddy (no, really, you don’t want to be caught leaving your house alone) and get ready for our chat schedule below!!! 👁 February 7: Up to ch. 14 with @hollyslittlebookreviews 🧣 February 14: Up to ch. 26 here with me @jenabrownwrites 👁 February 21: Up to ch. 37 with @jennsbookvibes 🧣 February 28: The end with @bookncatsncoffee 👁 If you aren’t caught reading, we can’t wait to chat about this incredible book!!! 🧣 Praise be and remember, “Nolite te bastardes carborundorum” 🤘🏻🖤🤘🏻 (at Gilead) https://www.instagram.com/p/BtHClolH4Er/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yy06fkdqvdot

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What story would you want to see a dark retelling written for? 🧵 I think it would be super cool to read a Dante’s Inferno retelling from Beatrice’s perspective. She’s the reason Dante receives guidance, which means, in a way she’s his redemption. I think it would be fascinating to read her story. What she saw in him. What she witnessed as he made his journey through the circles of hell. Of course, I’d love any retellings of this story. From any perspective. I think there could be so many!!! 🧵 It’s Friday! Holy frijoles we made it!!!! I think I need tacos in celebration. Or funnel cake fries. Did you guys see these?! Apparently they’re a thing and I have never needed a thing more in my life!!! I think I’ve discovered my motivation and reward to finish my editing today 🤘🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/BtEux1fniy1/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16h96lldh289j

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🌪SPOILERS AHEAD🌪 🐷 Happy Thursday!!! I tried to make a #booktornado 🌪 I’m unsure how pleased I am with the results 🤷🏼‍♀️ anyway, tornado or not, HERE WE COME!!! It’s time for our third #awesomeafbuddyreads chat!!! We’re talking up through page 255! 🌪 Do you think Weylyn always knew he had his power? Why do you think he used Merlin instead of admitting it was him? 🐖 Why do you think Weylyn left Mary? 🌪 Which wolf saved Mary? Why? 🐷 Do you think they’ll ever cross paths again? 🌪 Predictions? 🐖 Other thoughts or questions? 🌪 Don’t forget to join our final chat next week over on @jennsbookvibes page! And stay tuned for our February announcement!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/BtCODP5HJI3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nj1rk00ihx78

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What dystopian world would you want to wake up in? ☠️ Dystopian worlds are tricky! I mean, generally speaking, they’re terrifying. At least in some ways. And the ones that seem the most real are the most horrifying of all. But, I think as far as survivability, I’d take my chances Qaanaaq. You’d definitely have to be wealthy. And not cross any of the powerful elite. But the chance to maybe *maybe* be nanobonded with a polar bear?! Sign me up! ☠️ I finished #blackfishcity when we were in Tahoe and the story is still with me! Plus, sitting at the edge of the dock made it easy to imagine being on one of the arms of Qaanaaq’s floating city. Such gorgeous writing and a beautifully woven tapestry of characters that each slowly reveal their connection as the book moves forward. I just love when there is so much subtlety and nuance that it makes the end of a book breathtakingly spectacular!!! If you haven’t picked this up and enjoy adult dystopian fiction, give it a shot!!! Also @sam.j.miller is a gem of a human who spent time to talk to me and @bookloverscoffee when we met him at #bookcon 🖤 Best signed book EVER 🤘🏻🖤🤘🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6yVUUHtje/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1x5q1f2p5exjc

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What’s your favorite diverse read??? 🌈 Recently, I fell absolutely in love with all of the #diversecharacters in #reignoffallen and #songofthedead by @sarahmarshauthor ☠️ I probably loved them even more for making animals part of the characters cast, because let’s be real, I want a rambunctious little dragon like no ones business!!! But, I digress. Diverse characters make a book so much richer and more real! And I am loving seeing them more and more! #thegildedwolves I’m looking at you 👀 🌈 Admittedly I haven’t started this gem yet 🙈 but, I have heard that it is all about that diversity!!! 🙌🏻 and it’s in space! How can you go wrong with that?! I have this on my shelf to read soon!!! Plus, I just LOVE that cover 😍🖤😍 also @m.k.england has a space helmet, just like this one, and that makes me officially jealous! How does one acquire a space helmet?! I need to know!!! https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3sCg2nWMd/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18sdfeuej1ud8

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You wake up in the world of your #currentread 😳 where are you? 🤘🏻 Well. I’m in rural Alaska, in the future, and guys, things are bleak. People shoot first, then forget the question. Animals are starving. Everyone is desperate. And I’m trying to find civilization. I’m going to need all the stabby skills I can muster to survive this one!!! #thewildlands 🤘🏻 I’d much rather be a #slayer ⚔️ have you guys read this yet?! I loved it! @authorkierstenwhite brought in just enough from the #buffythevampireslayer fandom to make this world easily recognizable but also to give both the story and the characters an identity entirely their own! I loved the sass and snark that reminded me of the original series, but also really appreciated that you didn’t need to be a super fan to get what was happening. Very well done! Head over to the @teenreadsdotcom website to see my full review 🙌🏻 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs06TkiHrRl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1af5gj9yq801a

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Favorite childhood story? 📚 I remember loving The Indian In The Cupboard when I was younger. That and Matilda were the books I remember reading the most. But, I have such fond memories of reading to my son. Anything Dr. Suess, all the fairy tales. The velveteen rabbit and the giving tree 😭😭😭 children’s literature is full of such powerful stories! 📚 I was thrilled when @harperbooks @jenmurfee sent me #theenchantedhour 🌟 it’s all about how powerful reading aloud to your children can be. I remember I used to read everything I read out loud, textbooks included, when my son was a baby. Language develops so young and the brain is such a mystery. Not only can this help develop their skills, I still have memories of all those times. Before he understood the stories, he would calm down and fall asleep to the sound of my voice. So precious! I love seeing and hearing all of your stories of reading with your kids. And even seeing them as part of your account! Warms my #booknerd heart 🖤 https://www.instagram.com/p/BszHlPKH3Eh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pwclgjhgm295