Text
Look at all that shine 🌟
#books#book blog#book lover#book tumblrs#books and libraries#ya books#bookworm#literature#books and literature#words#book nerd#book addict#my books#bookaholic#abookhaven#happiness#love#i love books#my bookshelves#books and lit#new books#thoughts#ya book blog
255 notes
·
View notes
Text
Get to know your followers, by tagging the last 10 reblogs - and list 5 things that make you happy. (I think I am not doing this right, but here goes) @blueeyedjaguar tagged me 💟
@vviimmv @abookhaven @everything-you-feel-is-real @velvetzybanshee @nikkoliferous @coppercorn-and-cauldron @peachykimia @nox-th-lk-sf @kurtsieforlife
Things that made me happy last few weeks include:
1. Ice Cream!
2. Pretty Stationary (notebooks)
3. Watching people laughing (my friends, when we joke about stuff)
4. The annual national book fair! browsing the stalls for hours and buying books!
5. Petting the kitten (ginger, very friendly) that the security officer lady at the campus gate has adopted, when I get to work in the morning.
3 notes
·
View notes
Text
Rules: Tag 20 people you’d like to get to know better.
thank you for tagging me @storytime-reviews!!!
Nickname: None
Gender: Female
Astrological sign: Aries
Height: 5′6
Sexuality: I’m assuming straight but i’ve yet gotten a chance to prove this
Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw 🦅
Favourite animals: doggos!!
Number of blankets: 2 maximum
Where I’m from: California, but currently residing elsewhere unfortunately
Dream trip: I want a whole year to be able to travel Europe, South America, and New York City.
When I created this account: 2017, i think
Tagging: @backlogbooks @i-breathe-therefore-i-read @booksforthoughts @just0nemorepage @amberthebooklion @brightbeautifulthings @bibliobrianna @abookhaven @beautifulpaxiel @libri-et-coffea (twenty is a lot, but here’s 10!)
7 notes
·
View notes
Text
11 Question Tag
Rules:
Answer the 11 questions you’ve been asked
Nominate 11 other bloggers
Ask your nominees 11 questions
Let them know you’ve nominated them
Tagged by @lampyris95 Thank you! 😊
1. What were your five top reads 2018?
Kingdom of Ash SJM
The Medoran Chronicles by Lynette Noni
Obernewtyn series by Isobelle Carmody
Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown
The Abyss Surrounds Us duology by Emily Skrutskie
(plus continuing Outlander)
2. Which is your favorite genre? YA fiction, fantasy, classics, sci-fi
3. Do you drink tea, chocolate or coffee while you read? All three, depending on my mood.
4. Do you gift your friends and family with bookish items/books? All the time :) 5. How many books did you get/buy this year? There is a twice yearly community second hand booksale. Think I got about 50+ from them, plus plenty more from other bookshops and presents. Lost count!
6. What/who got you into reading? My mum, a few special teachers and @bitofbookishness reviving my passion somewhat when she created this blog for me.
7. What is your current favorite book? Currently reading Cinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli Brown, which is really entertaining. The last series I really enjoyed was The Medoran Chronicles by Lynette Noni. Also currently halfway through Mortal Instruments and Outlander. And then there’s Kingdom of Ash which made me cry the whole way through.
8. What do you do to get through a reading slump? Try other hobbies for awhile, try reading a different book/genre.
9. Do you read Fanfiction? Not currently, but would really like to. Maybe once my tbr pile gets smaller (I wish!).
10. A book that made you laugh? Cinnamon and Gunpowder.
11. Do you have plenty of bookish items around your house? Not very many, but would like more!
Questions to be answered:
1. What are your reading goals for 2019?
2. Which books/series have you read this year that would recommend?
3. If you were to read a new/different genre, what would it be?
4. What are some things you would find essential to have in a reading nook?
5. Did you reach your reading goals this year if you had any?
6. New books or pre-loved books? Or both?
7. The last book that made you cry?
8. Are there any books you collect the same of, just with different covers/editions?
9. Book/series which you will always want to reread?
10. What is your favourite place to read?
11. Who do you talk to most about books?
Have fun..
@bitofbookishness, @brightbeautifulthings, @storytime-reviews, @bibliophilecats, @journalbookies, @paper-stardust, @smolbrianna, @anassarhenisch, @abookhaven, @beautifulpaxielreads, @booksandghosts
6 notes
·
View notes
Text
Alphabet get to know me tag
Thank you @abookhaven for the tag!
I was tagged on my booklempt blog but everything thats a big post I put on this page just to keep it a little more neat over there.
A. Age: 22
B. Birthplace: Kentucky
C. Current time: 4:39 pm
D. Drink you last had: Diet Pepsi
E. Easiest person to talk to: my best friend, practically my sister, Sarah!
F. Favorite song: Emperor's new clothes by Panic at the disco. Who I going to see in concert, live, in January 2019 !!!!!
G. Grossest memory: I was a weird kid. I remember when i was probably like 5, crouching behind a couch eating a stick of butter. Thank God I dont remember the taste of just straight chunks of butter 😂
H. Hogwarts house: Hufflepuff(:
I. In love with: my freaking perfect, stubborn, amazing husband !
J. Jealous of people: I dont know if id call it jealously, but the vast amount of wealthy people who spend their "hard earned" money on 15 mansions instead of helping the economy, since theyre so blessed.
K. Killed someone: Only in my video games.
L. Love at first sight: all my beautiful nieces, nephews, and baby cousins. #babyfever
M. Middle name: Mae.
N. Number of siblings: i have a brother that makes it extremely hard to love him. And two sisters from my dads previous marriage that ive never met.
O. One wish: I wish my family didnt have to worry so much about money, and could be happy and live a generally carefree life.
P. Planet: Pluto, because i can relate.
Q. Queen/king/nobleperson of: every town in skyrim, also king conker (youtube conkers bad fur day)
R. Reason to smile: i like taking naps, and there are days when my husband will wake me up with kisses and a plate of anazing food, and im like the happiest in those moments.
S. Song you last sang: Youre welcome from Moana
T. Time you wake up: i dont think i ever wake up, its just continous naps lol.
U. Underwear color: uhm...*clears throat...next question please 😂
Burgundy...
V: Vacation destinations: ive always wanted to visit, Paris, Scotland, Europe, Africa, and the 7 world wonders! 🇯🇵🇫🇷🇮🇹🇷🇺🇬🇧
W. Worst habit: Biting my nails!
X. X out: if I could get rid of one thing. It would be ignorance. Not like stupidity but those people who think that the color of your skin, religion, sexuality, etc make you less of a person. I wish i could erase those ideas, and make everyone understand we're all just human.
Y: Your favorite food: My husbands fried bbq wings or maybe his taco spaghetti with meatballs or his chili. Honestly everything he makes is amazing, and my favorite.
Z. Zodiac sign: Virgo ♍
Tag 26 people
*if youre not tagged, and you wanna do it please do, and tag me so I can learn more about you(:
@youbelongwithmeeee13 @ian8107 @illuminate-the-way @theotterpanda @dawnstar1932 @manganinja @mysticcupcakewhisperer @kindofweirdimaginationme @coolkidcousland @crystalartist311892 @sunflowermoen97 @mariekecath @ddon34 @fueledbysadnesss @miss-locked @hecateanime @lxxurious @lostindex @st-a-y @shit-every-name-is-taken @elva-blue @bangtanchick @silent4321 @hannah-nuria @maura-kh @solder-jou
34 notes
·
View notes
Text
11 Question Tag
Rules:
Answer the 11 questions you’ve been asked
Nominate 11 other bloggers
Ask your nominees 11 questions
Let them know you’ve nominated them
Questions by @abookhaven (thank you for tagging me):
1. Do you have a favorite genre? It used to be Fantasy but it seems to be changing. Ask me next month
2. Do you listen to music while you read? nope
3. Favorite book cover(s)? Everless by Sara Holland, Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi (the eye one), anything with a nice&shiny font
4. What are your book goals for 2019? read a minimum of 20 books, actually finish (re)reading what I started last year (I might be in the middle of 6 books....)
5. How do you organize your books? Author&series together- height matters, and hardbacks are separate... yeah, it's a mess that only makes sense to me
6. Most relatable character to you? Maybe Cath from Fangirl
7. Best book to film adaptation in your opinion? Pride and Prejudice
8. Do you have a favorite classic? The one I just mentioned (I liked Père Goriot by Honoré de Balzac when I was in school but honestly – I don't remember it at all anymore)
9. Favorite literary couple/friendship? I just forgot everything I've ever read. Ummm... Friendships: Harry, Ron, And Hermione From Harry Potter & Elizabeth Bennet And Charlotte Lucas From Pride And Prejudice
10. Favorite season for reading? Whenever my hands don't freeze while holding a book
11. What were your favorite books of 2018? The Martian by Andy Weir, I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson
1 note
·
View note
Text
Movie Gif Challenge
Thank you for tagging me, @abookhaven! Post gifs of your 10 favorite movies and then tag people!
I tag @bookofwonderfulwords, @lost-in-books94, @lost-in-a-story, @anassarhenisch, @slytherin-bookworm-guy, @booksforthoughts, @cinnasbooks, @myownlittlebookcorner, @absintheandbooks, and @the-forest-library!
14 notes
·
View notes
Text
Will I ever catch up on youtube videos?
— ABookHaven (@SamanthaJayne_x) Fri Jun 09 18:21:50 +0000 2017
Yep. I'm possibly just out of f***s to give.
— Crystal Bowden (@CrystalBowden) Fri Jun 09 18:43:36 +0000 2017
0 notes
Text
🌹 Summer book haul 🌹
#books#book blog#book lover#book tumblrs#ya books#books and libraries#bookworm#literature#books and literature#words#book nerd#my books#book addict#authors#bookaholic#writing#happiness#love#abookhaven
1 note
·
View note
Text
The only good part about Monday is recieving book mail!!! 😄❤ #i have no self control #book buying binge
#books#book lover#book blog#ya books#book tumblrs#books and libraries#bookworm#literature#books and literature#book nerd#words#authors#book addict#bookaholic#booklover#writing#abookhaven#happiness#love#my books#worlds of ink and shadow#the wicked deep#wicked like a wildfire#the hazel wood#the rose and the dagger#the last namsara
4 notes
·
View notes
Text
Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi: book review
Okay guys I have so much to say about this amazing novel.
NOn Spoiler:
Children of Blood and Bone is an amazing novel that follows 3 perspectives. One of a princess, a prince, and the daughter of a powerful, magical Reaper. The book follows Zélie Adebola, a daughter of a once powerful Reaper- a person who contains death magic. In this amazing fantasy world magic is gone but Zélie remembers the days when magic and the maji (the magic wielders blessed by the gods) flourished. Under the rule of a ruthless king, the maji were hunted and killed off, leaving the land of Orisha without magic. But when a chance to bring magic back is presented to Zélie, she knows she must succeed no matter what the cost to free her people from the tyranny of the monarchy and a world that has come to hate and fear her kind. Zélie teams up with a runaway princess and other awesome characters to outwit the evil king and the heir prince to fulfill her quest of bringing magic back to the world and free her people. But along the way Zélie faces unimaginable obstacles and tragedies as she tries to control her own powers and understand the world she lives in, and if her duty is stronger than her feelings for an enemy. IF you enjoy Black Panther or Avatar the Last Air Bender, this book is like a lovely mash of the two with so many other fantastical elements thrown in, making it unique and such an adventure of a read.
SPOILERS AHEAD:
Alright, let’s get into this. !!!
This book was so freaking good, I just want to go on and on about it! It has everything I love about fantasy: giant animals people ride, super awesome magical powers, a badass female protagonist and other super awesome cast of characters we love to hate and hate to love, and an amazing quest that must be fulfilled. The whole imagery of the world is GORGEOUS! Like, the diviners having white hair and some have light colored eyes that contrast with their dark skin is so pretty. And the food clothing descriptions just make me drool. Like this world is a combination of Black Panther and Avatar the Last Air Bender. Two of my favorite things combined!! Yessss Pleassse!!!!
For the girls:
Adeyemi does such an amazing job of bringing Zélie to life from the very first page. We learn that Zélie is a stubborn, loyal girl who loves her family and friends above anything else. What I love about Zélie’s character is that she is strong and independent before her magic is even awakened. Her skill with her staff and knowledge of the gods and magic gives her an edge that only allows her to become even more powerful with her magic. Zélie’s character also does have obvious faults that constantly work against her, such as her stubbornness and her smart mouth. But these faults all stem from a deep love for her people and a sense of duty and justice, which makes her faults more like strengths. She refuses to stay silent and passive when her people are beaten and broken, like when she ran after her mother after she was pulled from their home and hung in the tree, or when she buys water at the well and offers it to some of the diviners and laborers in the stocks because they can’t even afford a sip of water.
I also enjoyed the relationship development between Zélie and Amari. At first Zélie detests Amari for being the princess and daughter of the tyrant king, but eventually Zélie begins to realize that even the royal princess has suffered the tyranny of her father and that she shouldn’t judge Amari for her family. Eventually, both girls begin to trust and rely on one another and become close friends. Amari is the first person Zélie tells after her magic disappears. And Amari doesn’t get angry or upset like her brother, Tzain, usually does when Zélie withholds information. Amari does become slightly worried, but she puts her faith in Zélie and tells her that even so, they must try anyways, because Amari’s faith in Zélie never wavers once. THey are such a badass pair of women together!!!!! I really appreciated Adeyemi making Amari’s character not a feeble princess who only has her wit to help her, but rather she made Amari a skilled fighter with a gentle side. Unlike Zélie, who’s instinct is to jump in head first, Amari is more levelheaded and quiet and adds a nice balance to their trio.
Now for the boys:
I liked Tzain’s character because he definitely feels like the male version of Zélie. Throughout most of the novel Tzain’s character faults Zélie ‘s character for not thinking about her actions and for always putting those she loves in danger. But Tzain isn’t much more level headed than Zélie. He is quick to jump in and fight or defend those he loves, just like Zélie, only he doesn’t have the pressure of being a diviner like his sister does. This world really delves into how prejudices shape the view of certain people, and Zélie is looked down on for being a female and a diviner. I think having Tzain’s character with Zélie throughout the novel was important for Zélie because she has already lost the rest of her family and friends, so her brother gives her strength and something to fight for. BUut I didn’t like how he was so quick to judge Zélie for her feelings for Inan, when he himself had feelings for Amari, or when he leaves the camp because he is so angry at Zélie for kissing Inan and then the soldiers attack and Zélie is left alone because Amari runs after Tzain. It’s understandable for Tzain to not like Inan, but I didn’t like how quickly he gave up on her sister. But after Zélie is captured and tortured, I think Tzain knows he was wrong and his character grows to see that loving people means supporting them even when we’re angry. Plus I was all for Amari and Tzain together, because like I said before, she adds a nice balance to his hot headedness.
Now Idk how to even start with Inan. I think aftter wading through so many mixed feelings for the royal prince, I mostly pity him. Inan was raised to become the king one day, and his whole life has been filled with a hatred for magic and the maji. He has been taught to choose his duty over all else and this is what makes him a weak and dangerous character, especially to Zélie. At the beginning of the novel we have hope that Inan will realize he is on the wrong side and he will use his power to do good and join Zélie on her quest. Because as a new maji himself, Inan is forced to experience the life of a magic wielder and to feel the fear so many of his subjects felt when they were hunted down and killed. Inan begins to see the other side of the story as Zélie shares her memories with him and he feels all her pain and rage. Inan begins to understand the injustice and tyranny his father has subjected the maji and diviners to. And our hope for him to change only grows with his understanding. But it’s when he is given a choice, to choose Zélie and help her free her people or help his father destroy magic for good, that we see the truth and watch as he draws a line in the sand. Even after seeing and feeling everything, after being a maji himself, Inan still chooses to help his father destroy magic because he is afraid and doesn’t understand. It was at the point when he betrays Zélie at the temple when I decided Zélie deserved a better love interest. We almost can’t fault Inan for making his choices because he’s predictable. Even as a child he was willing to hurt those he loves, like when he cut Amari’s back open with a sword. Amari defied her father as a child and an adult, but Inan has always followed his father’s orders and this makes him weak. I pity his character because in his heart he thinks he’s doing what’s right, but he only hurts everyone in the process and his own father turns on him in the end. Inan also makes me sad. He has been raised in such a hateful and prejudice environment that he was almost doomed from the start. Amari had the benefit of being defiant since a child, and she also had her maid Binta, a diviner, to help her gain perspective. But Inan never had anything like that. He is the heir prince, so he felt the full force from their father. But I haven’t given up on Inan. Although I loathe the choices he made at the end of the novel, I understand why he made them. Fear is a powerful force, and of all the characters in the novel, Inan is the most afraid, even when he has never experienced life like the other diviners. I’m not sure what Inan will do in the second novel, or if he even survives, but I hope he overcomes his fear and finally becomes the great ruler he can be, and succeeds in uniting the maji and Orishians when his father and grandfather both failed.
Okayy I know this was super long, and I have so many more thoughts, like how I love Zélie’s giant lionaire, Nailah, or mama Agba’s amazing staff fighting and her Seer powers! But all I can really say is that this novel was amazing! Tomi Adeyemi has created a one of a kind fantasy world that combines African mythology, culture and lore, making it super unique in the YA universe. I highly recommend this book for anyone wanting a super epic read. I will be avidly awaiting the next installment! Also I’m SUPER EXCITED THAT ITS BECOMING A MOVIE! FOX will be adapting the novel into a film and you can bet my little butt will be in one of those theater seats when it comes out. !!!!!!!!!!!
#children of blood and bone#tomi adeyemi#books#book review#literature#ya books#book blog#this book was amazing#read this book#i loved this#can't wait for the movie#book nerd#book lover#book addict#bookaholic#amazing#i love books#abookhaven
10 notes
·
View notes
Text
Currently reading: Legendary by Stephanie Garber.
This book is like a delicious piece of chocolate cake. I am devouring it. I love the characters, I love we get to see more of the world from the 1st book. I. love. it. Already 1/2 way through and i can’t put it down. !!!!
#legendary#stephanie garber#currently reading#loving this book so far#can't put it down#books#ya books#abookhaven
6 notes
·
View notes
Text
My other shelves !!! ❤❤📚❤❤
#books#literature#ya books#book lover#book blog#books and literature#happiness#love#abookhaven#booklover#book addict#book nerd#bookaholic#book tumblrs#bookworm#i love my books#my bookshelves
4 notes
·
View notes
Text
Books, tea, and a summer view ♡
#Books are just better with everything
#books#book lover#book blog#literature#book tumblrs#books and libraries#bookworm#books and literature#words#authors#writing#book nerd#booklover#abookhaven#book addict#bookaholic#happiness#love#thoughts#jane austen#my books#booknerd#cats and books#books and tea
2 notes
·
View notes
Text
Bookish problem # 783...
When you're packing to leave for school and your brain thinks: if I pack less shoes I can fit more books...
#this book addiction is getting out of control
#when you said you'd pack less stuff this time and even you know that's a lie
#books#book lover#book blog#ya books#book tumblrs#books and libraries#bookworm#literature#books and literature#quotes#book nerd#words#book addict#bookaholic#booklover#writing#abookhaven#my books#book quotes#cats and books#thoughts#books and lit#i love books#i love my books#new books#quote#ya book blog#book problems
1 note
·
View note
Text
My sweet baby 🌼💕
2 notes
·
View notes