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“Blood magic is rooted in emotion: the faster your heart beats, the faster your blood pumps...but therein also lies the trouble. It’s easy to lose your grip, let the magic overtake you.” - Bloodleaf . . 🌟QOTD: What books have some of your favorite magic systems? . . Happy Thursday friends!! Let’s talk magic today because who doesn’t want magic in their life?!? I absolutely love reading about blood magic and one of my favorites is Bloodleaf!! Aurelia has spent her life in fear of being discovered as a witch by the Tribunal aka witch hunters because even being the Princess would not stop them from burning her at the stake. But that doesn’t stop this fierce woman from learning all she can about her blood magic! And wow is it an adventure of a learning experience! Aurelia has a talent for finding trouble and she gets into lots of it in Bloodleaf! I don’t want to give too much away but it is an amazing journey filled with handsome men, evil witch hunters, ghosts and a bit of a mystery!! And if you liked Bloodleaf WOW you are going to love book 2, Greythorne!!! I finished a couple days ago and you do NOT want to miss this one! It was incredible and delves deeper into Aurelia’s magic and a different magic as well!! And if you preorder Greythorne you can get some beautiful character cards and necklace!! Swipe on the picture to see how beautiful the items are!! Details can be found on @crysrensmith page for how to submit your receipts!! I hope everyone has a magical day!! . . Day 13 #MythicAugustReads: Odin - wise king #BlueLovesBookishAug20: short but sweet #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Bubble, bubble, I’m in trouble - fav magic system #TropedUpAugust: reluctant hero . . #BL4LIFE #countdown2greythorne #preordergreythorne #bloodleaf #crystalsmith #hmhteen #pinhoop #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #igbooks #bookrecommendations #bookshelves #readersofinsta #bookishcommunity #bookflatlay #readingismagic #booklovers #booksaremagic https://www.instagram.com/p/CD1QC7zgLnO/?igshid=1rf5rv1yxd091

[novelnoviceya]

Do you ever make playlists for the books you read? 🌿 Now that GREYTHORNE by @crysrensmith has been out for a few days, I thought I'd share the mini-playlist I made for the BLOODLEAF series: . . 🎶 "Seven Devils" by Florence + the Machine 🎶 "The Mummer's Dance" by Loreena McKennitt 🎶 "Rule the World" by Take That 🎶 "Sing for Absolution" by Muse 🎶 "Make This Go On Forever" by Snow Patrol . . I absolutely ADORE these books, and if you haven't picked them up yet, I must ask ... Why not?!?!? If you're a YA fantasy reader, get on this series ASAP. . . #revved4gt #revved4greythorne #greythornestreetteam #greythorne #countdown2greythorne #bloodleafersplaylist #bloodleaf #crystalsmith #yabooks #yabookstagram #yafantasy #hmhteen #bookplaylist #bookishflatlay #bookgram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEwuXjZgmyI/?igshid=19bpjhrr66qil

[ventureswithbooks]

“Si vivere, tu pugnare. The voice was little more than a whisper, but the words were unmistakable. While you live, you fight.” - Greythorne . . 🌟QOTD: Who are some of your favorite sorceress? . . Happy Thursday friends!! I am soooooo excited to bring you this cosplay inspired by Greythorne (sequel to Bloodleaf)!! It’s no secret that I loved Bloodleaf but Greythorne blew me away!! The story line was super fast paced and went in a ton of different directions...I did not see so many things coming! But hands down my favorite part of the story was learning more about the magic in this world. No spoilers here but when you read this book you’ll know what this photo is all about! (Feel free to DM me!) Greythorne comes out September 1st so plenty of time to read Bloodleaf to prepare for this amazing book!! Plus if you submit your preorder receipts you can get a beautiful set of character cards and necklace!! Go check out @crysrensmith page for more details!! I hope everyone has a wonderful day!! . . Day 20 #MythicAugustReads: Morrigan - sorceress #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Malificent - best villain #TropedUpAugust: friends to lovers . . #revved4GT #countdown2greythorne #BLFanart #cosplay #cosplaygirl #bookcosplay #greythorne #crystalsmith #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #bookgram #bookishaesthetic #bookobsessed #bookstagrammers #bookloversofinstagram #booksonbooks #readersgonnaread #bookshelves https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHImNCABw4/?igshid=1djfoe1vh4yva

[novelnoviceya]

Happy book birthday to GREYTHORNE by @crysrensmith 🌿 I am so, so, so excited this book is finally out in the world! I *looooved* BLOODLEAF, and this second book in the series did not disappoint. If anything, it made me love this series even more, and even though it's the release day for book 2, I am already dying to get my hands on book 3! 🙈 . . To celebrate the release day, I put together my first non-baby #StyledByBooks post since I was first pregnant, a little over a year ago! Dress by @eshakti, flower crown DIY by me, and cameo necklace from the GREYTHORNE preorder by @crysrensmith . . #blfanart #countdown2greythorne #preordergreythorne #nnstyledbybooks #booksasoutfits #bookishfashion #bookishoutfits #newbook #NewRelease #hmhteen #greythorne #greythornestreetteam #bloodleaf #crystalsmith #booksilove #YAFantasy #bookrecommendation https://www.instagram.com/p/CEl6gnhgfP6/?igshid=1mwm535r3kmof

[novelnoviceya]

What sequels are you eagerly awaiting? 🌿 I am SO excited for GREYTHORNE by @crysrensmith to be out in the world in just SIX days! I got to read an ARC earlier this year, and it was so spectacular. Truly a wonderful follow-up to BLOODLEAF, and I can't wait to have my shiny, finished copy. I actually preordered mine a whole year ago! But you still have time to send your preorder info to @crysrensmith to receive the amazing goodies she put together --> swipe for a peek & visit Crystal's page for more info & a link. . . #FearYourNovel - #WaitingOnWednesday . . #preordergreythorne #countdown2greythorne #revved4greythorne #revved4gt #greythorne #greythornestreetteam #bloodleaf #crystalsmith #hmhteen #wanttoread #booksilove #bookrec #bookrecommendation #yabooks #YAFantasy #yabookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CEW2HEOghjv/?igshid=13h0t02ykfa8q

[novelnoviceya]

Do you ever picture actors as certain characters? 🌿 I very rarely do, especially with YA books, because all of the actors I can ever think of are way too old to play teenagers. (Too old even by CW standards! 🤣). BUT I can absolutely picture Diana Rigg, who played Olenna Tyrell in "Game of Thrones," as Onal in the BLOODLEAF series. The book has actually been optioned as a TV show, so how amazing would it be if she were actually cast in the show?!?! . . BLOODLEAF was one of my favorite books of last year, and it not only has a gorgeous new paperback cover, but the sequel, GREYTHORNE, comes out in less than two weeks!!! Have you read it yet? Now is the perfect time to dive in! Be sure to visit author @crysrensmith's page for info on a super sweet preorder deal, too! . . #bl4life #blfancast #countdown2greythorne #bloodleaf #crystalsmith #booksilove #yabooks #yabookstagram #yafantasy #bookrecs #bookrec #bookinhand #booksoutside #hmhteen #yabookblogger #IReadYA https://www.instagram.com/p/CEQK-_fgyxO/?igshid=qn1u15r5jf3v

[novelnoviceya]

🌿 BOOK REVIEW! 🌿 Last year, BLOODLEAF by @crysrensmith broke me out of a reading funk and made me fall in love again with YA fantasy. This year’s sequel GREYTHORNE has done it to me again. . . This book did not disappoint. I was once again swept up in Aurelia’s world and her story. I was anxious to see where life had taken her, and what plot twists lay ahead as the drama surrounding her kingdoms, her magic, and her world collided. The book actually picks up some months after the events of BLOODLEAF, and I was hooked easily from the beginning, wanting to know how Aurelia had gotten to such a different place, considering how the first book had ended. . . GREYTHORNE brings back some of my favorite characters from BLOODLEAF, while giving us new insight into their quirks, personalities, motivations, and more — and also introduces some new key players, who bring new twists and conflict to the saga of their world. . . I could not have predicted how this book would go, but my god, the twists and turns of the magical plot kept me on my toes and eagerly turning the pages. It was a thrill ride, and I can’t wait to see how all of this madness wraps up in the third book. . . Get sucked into another fairy tale-inspired fantasy world, rich with romance, intrigue, and magic when GREYTHORNE hits stores (and online) September 1st. Be sure to visit @crysrensmith's page for info on her AMAZING preorder goodies!!! . . #greythorne #Bookreview #bloodleaf #crystalsmith #revved4gt #countdown2greythorne #Bookreview #bookrec #yabooks #yabookstagrammer #revved4greythorne #booksilove #bookishflatlay #bookishgram #greythornestreetteam https://www.instagram.com/p/CEEu_h2gX0h/?igshid=8xs36u454num