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March Wrap Up (Part 2/2)

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Ratings and reviews under the cut!

Happy Reading <3

The Witches Wolves by Ellie Mae MacGregor - 4.25/5 Stars: Absolutely beautiful! The relationship dynamic was amazing and the epilogue was so heart warming ❤️

The Witches Wolves by Ellie Mae MacGregor - 4.25/5 Stars: Absolutely beautiful! The relationship dynamic was amazing and the epilogue was so heart warming ❤️

Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert - 4.5/5 Stars: Absolutely adore Talia and all of her works I've read so far and this is no exception. Although I didn't relate to Dani in many ways, I still love her and found her a wonder to read about. This was actually the first book I found myself relating more to the male character than female. Zaf, with his love of romance books and pursuit for a happy ending of his own, taught me a lot of emotions and working through anxiety. I absolutely adore him and if he suddenly appeared in front of me (doubtful considering he is literally ink on dead trees) I would faint from happiness. He is the perfect contrast for Dani and they fit so well together. This story was wonderful and a pure joy to experience. I can't wait to read Eve's next!!

The Dragon's Bride by Katee Roberts - 4/5 Stars: Give moreeee. Seriously I cannot wait for the rest of this series. Did I read this in a last ditch effort of procrastination? Yes. Did I love every minute of it. Absolutely. Well… minus the parts where the word “seed” was used. Still the story and characters were well built and it was a nice short read. And I mean two dragon 🍆s??? What’s not to love?

The Dare by Harley Laroux - 4.75/5 Stars: Let's just say this was a journey of self-discovery.

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March Wrap up! (Part 1/2)

Another good reading month running away from reality 😌

Ratings and reviews under the cut!

Don't forget to check trigger and content warnings 💕

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Wanton in the Library by Liz Fox - 2.5/5 stars: Rushed and cringy and just not for me.

All the Feels by Olivia Dade - 5/5 Stars: GAHHHHH I'm in love with this book. Everything about it. Mmm okay well maybe not some of those in between chapters with the scripts but other than that its perfect and even those can't dampen the rating!!!!! Seriously I don't think I've ever loved a relationship dynamic more. I mean both characters are so amazingly written and are perfect for each other AND THAT SLOW BURNNN OH MY GOODDD. Alex is perfect and I will not be accepting slander in any way shape or form. 🚨MINI SPOILER 🚨honestly my favorite thing about this book was the resolution. The way both characters grew and worked out their own problems and acknowledged everything that needed to acknowledged and left nothing wanting (except maybe a pegging scene but hey that's for another time) was beautiful. (Mini spoiler over) I absolutely adore the character development. Okay that's all. Go read the book if you haven't.

Get a Life Chloe Brown reread: Hey no judgment I needed comfort okay 🤚

Nepenthe by Octavia Hyde - 3.5/5 Stars: Actually surprisingly good. It is just pure written porn tho so if that's not ur thing then this book definitely isn't for you. Also some of the moving of positions were definitely not easy to follow along with the multiple arms moving like are they still standing or just dropped to the floor idk how that's happening but it was still good! Definitely a fuck to survive kinda story tho so again keep that in mind. Happy endings for all tho (as happy as can be in limited page count and multiple separate couples.)

Nepenthe by Octavia Hyde - 3.5/5 Stars: Actually surprisingly good. It is just pure written porn tho so if that's not ur thing then this book definitely isn't for you. Also some of the moving of positions were definitely not easy to follow along with the multiple arms moving like are they still standing or just dropped to the floor idk how that's happening but it was still good! Definitely a fuck to survive kinda story tho so again keep that in mind. Happy endings for all tho (as happy as can be in limited page count and multiple separate couples.)

Nepenthe by Octavia Hyde - 3.5/5 Stars: Actually surprisingly good. It is just pure written porn tho so if that's not ur thing then this book definitely isn't for you. Also some of the moving of positions were definitely not easy to follow along with the multiple arms moving like are they still standing or just dropped to the floor idk how that's happening but it was still good! Definitely a fuck to survive kinda story tho so again keep that in mind. Happy endings for all tho (as happy as can be in limited page count and multiple separate couples.)

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade - 3.75/5 Stars:Sooo I read these out of order. I read All the Feels first and honestly liked it more. It kind of felt like Marcus grew a lot more than April and his character was more developed. Still love the awareness and issues addressed in this story and the overall plot. If I hadn't read them out of order I would probably have rated this one higher. Sorry Marcus but Alex is my everything ❤️ OH and this one lacked the comedic factor to me and I found myself missing a giggle every now and then.

Thunder Thighs by Evie Mitchell - 4.5/5 Stars: Absolutely amazing. The perfect scenario with wonderful smut. Seriously no boundaries were pushed too far no doubt of consent no toxic masculinity or rapey vibes. So light and warm and fuzzy and waaahhhh I want a Viking now 😫 only knock on the score is the use of the word cream and baby 🥲 both just small icks for me personally

The Four Leaf by Lee Jacqout - 2.75/5 Stars: It was okayyy. Not really for me. Just the icks quite a few times but then again I'm not big on friends to lovers. The primal was nice tho.

Surrender by Rilzy Adams - 3/5: Kay so it was very well written and enjoyable EXCEPT the overuse of slang in the worst situations. It felt like a middle aged person trying their best to stay 'hip' in the middle of getting absolutely railed. But yea other than that it was nice.

OKAY GO TO PART TWO BYEEE

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There's a very specific delight

When someone is recounting something they really enjoy in a book you recommended to them.

You've read the book. You know what they're talking about. You know what happens next (ETA changed 'yet' to 'next').

You don't confirm or deny their speculations. You just smile because they are enjoying it.

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reading is like. i’ve read 5 books in 3 days. i have not read a single sentence in months

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Manifesting academic success and an unlimited supply of cute stationery for the person whom you reblogged this from

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reading is like being in the shower. don’t wanna start and dont wanna stop

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Me reading enemies to lovers fics in 2012

Me reading enemies to lovers fics in 2021

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“you‘re so quiet” baby i’m not even here. i’m fantasizing about a book i read weeks ago. move on.

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Benjamin Alire Sáenz, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe

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at this point, i legitimately, truly, wholeheartedly want to read for like 5 days straight

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It's the intention that counts 😏

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February Reads (2/2)

Yall ignore all of the Lisa Kleypas I was just tryna finish the series 😭💀 Anyways this is part two of a great reading month for me and let's hope next month will be just as great!

Ratings and reviews under the cut ^.^

Don't forget to check content warnings <3

Happy reading :)

Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5/5 The vast range of emotions this book made me feel is unreal.I think Ransom rivals Mr. Darcy for me. Claiming as my newest book husband.

Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5/5 Damn I loved this one too. It perfectly entwined the Wallflower series and my heart could barely handle it. West and Phoebe are perfect for each other and I absolutely love his relationship with her children. So amazing!!

Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5/5 Three 5 stars in a row??? Is it even possible??? I guess it is bc here we are. Again, a wonderful story perfectly embedded with wonderful characters. Absolutely loved them all and found none lacking or flat. The romance was built perfectly with just enough agony and torture. It was perfect.

Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5/5 Three 5 stars in a row??? Is it even possible??? I guess it is bc here we are. Again, a wonderful story perfectly embedded with wonderful characters. Absolutely loved them all and found none lacking or flat. The romance was built perfectly with just enough agony and torture. It was perfect.

The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert ⭐⭐⭐3.5/5 It was a little fast paced for my taste, but still really good! A lot more spice than I expected honestly.

Devil in Disguise by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐3/5 ⚠️SPOILERS AHEAD⚠️ sooo I have some grievances with this one. First of all, I wish Merrit would have stayed barren. I think that representation is needed for women experiencing those situations and was sad to see that part of her character taken away.Another thing is I don't understand how it has to do with the Ravenels. Like yea, we saw Merrit in the series before but there are no Ravenel relations in the couple at all. If anything it should've been added to the Wallflower series. Those are my only grievances. And I still loved the relationship. And really missed the wallflowers lol

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February Reads (1/2)

This was a good month for me reading wise (maybe not mental health wise but we're glossing over it)! This is gonna be a long one so hold tight. I hope we all got to read what we wanted to read this month! As always rating and reviews are under the cut.

Check content warning lovelies <3

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Gild by Raven Kennedy ⭐⭐⭐(3.75/5) Finished in one sitting, made me cry, and actually want to read the next book. All in all a successful slump ender! Seriously the moment I almost put it down to go to bed the action started to happen and the only thing that was going through my head was it's not funny I have school

Glint by Raven Kennedy ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5) YOOOOOO I did not expect that ending talk about a cliffhanger. (Update I literally don't remember what happened why wasn't I more specific 💀)

Gleam by Raven Kennedy ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐5/5 Literally shaking after that ending. It was absolute prefection. Thought it was just a trilogy but now I have to wait for the next one so um when does it come out 😅

Deceived by the Gargoyles by Lillian Lark ⭐⭐⭐ 3.5/5 Love the relationship dynamic! Poly relationship btwn three gargoyles and a witch ❤️

Claimed by Cupid by Dana Islay ⭐⭐⭐ 2.5/5 read this before I knew anything about the recent scandal and I must say I'm so glad I got it for free and immediately undownload it. The book itself had good smut but I didn't read the series so the plot made little sense to me. Still won't be reading her again after what she did 🙃

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐⭐4.75/5 At first I thought it would be like Evie and St. Vincent's story from the Wallflower series but how I was wrong. It was entirely it's own story and a beautiful one. I loved everything about it and despite the awfully cheesy cover and name, will definitely purchase for a reread.

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐⭐4.75/5 At first I thought it would be like Evie and St. Vincent's story from the Wallflower series but how I was wrong. It was entirely it's own story and a beautiful one. I loved everything about it and despite the awfully cheesy cover and name, will definitely purchase for a reread.

Cold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐(3.75/5) The perfect book for a wonderful escape. The characters are beautifully written and unique. I have to say after a while I was more interested in Helen’s story than the main plotline.

Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas ⭐⭐⭐(3.5/5) Not my favorite in the series but it was still good. Lots of time skips but the plot was entertaining enough to make up for it.

Bound to You: Volume One by Vanessa Booke ⭐⭐(2.5/5) Enough plot but let’s get to the good stuff plzzz. Literally just plot not anything else. Weird ending for a book but okay ig

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nothing is as tender as annotating your favourite books. it’s like leaving a piece of your heart on the pages for somebody else to find.

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January Reads (2/2)

Continuation of January reads. All of these are short and very spicy but definitely be sure to read content warnings!

Take care of yourselves <3

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Ratings and reviews under the cut •^•

Sing Me to Sleep (4.5/5): Let's just say I'm taking four melatonins tonight in hopes I'm going to wake up and find a sleep paralysis demon like this one

Bees and Honey by Victoria Weyland (4.75/5): Wonderful read! Pulled me out of a mini slump. Love the swamp monster and inclusion. Not to mention the bayou and accurate depiction of accents while not being annoyingly obnoxious?? Amazing.

Bees and Honey by Victoria Weyland (4.75/5): Wonderful read! Pulled me out of a mini slump. Love the swamp monster and inclusion. Not to mention the bayou and accurate depiction of accents while not being annoyingly obnoxious?? Amazing.