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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in πŸ“– 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
πŸŽ“ Begin Again by Emma Lord
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I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🀎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters πŸ₯Ή It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫢🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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Fashion · August 20, 2018

A Plaid Piece for Summer and Fall

I’m having a hard time coming to grips with the fact that the first day of Autumn is a month away.

No, not because it’s come too soon, but because it feels like it should already be autumn. I guess the weather disagrees because Richmond is still sweltering, but that doesn’t stop me from dressing like it’s cool out! I’ll always suffer through the sweat for something plaid – and that’s where this outfit comes in. When I saw this plaid duster on theΒ Forever 21 website, I knew I needed to add it to my order. I’m so thrilled that I did (even if my dadΒ does think it looks like a bathrobe πŸ˜‚).

This kind of kimono can be worn numerous ways, but like the rest of this series (see post oneΒ here, post twoΒ here, and post threeΒ here), I’m choosing to wear it as the website model did to introduce it to you! You can view how she styled it below. Let me tell you, I felt so dang chic in this look. It will definitely be a go-to once the weather cools down just a bit. Keep on the lookout for the next couple of outfits withΒ this plaid piece.


Outfit Details
top | kimono | jeans | belt | heels | earrings

How the Forever 21 model wore this duster:

I took notes from the model and put together my own outfit with this fun duster.

The best part about dusters is that they’re super lightweight. This plaid one is no exception!

That’s why it’s the perfect item to have when transitioning from summer into autumn. It has an autumnal print, with a lightness that allows you to wear it before the temperatures cool down. I especially love the fact that it’s this rich blue tone, because it doesn’t particularly scream “FALL!” like a maroon or olive green would, and the white accents give you so many options for matching. You could even wear it with all white (hmmm – ideas for an upcoming post, perhaps?)

Kimonos like this are a great “third piece”. An element aside from just a top or bottom – taking on the role as both as an accessory and a comfy added layer. A third piece always bringsΒ umph to an outfit, and can transform a basic t-shirt and jeans look to something extraordinary. This $23 plaid kimono is definitely a necessity in my summer-to-fall wardrobe. You gotta get your hands on it as well!

In: Fashion · Tagged: affordable fashion, duster, fall fashion, Forever 21, kimono, plaid, plaid cardigan, plaid duster, plaid kimono, summer style, summer to fall, transitional outfit, wear now wear later

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Comments

  1. Ann says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    Love this look!

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  2. Tanvi Rastogi says

    August 21, 2019 at 10:03 PM

    I love Dusters. They are perfect for layers. I might own one too many. You look lovely.

    ❥ tanvii.com

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  3. Ann says

    August 20, 2018 at 9:14 AM

    Love this look!

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  4. Carolyn says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    Girl, it’s so cute! I love the point about it not being an obvious color for fall. I agree! It makes it more versatile I think. This is a great piece!

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  5. Tanvi Rastogi says

    August 20, 2018 at 9:42 AM

    I love Dusters. They are perfect for layers. I might own one too many. You look lovely.

    β₯ tanvii.com

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  6. Shira Rosenbluth says

    August 20, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    Sadly, I feel like we didn’t even have summer this year because it’s going so fast! Loveee that plaid kimono- such a great layering piece.

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  7. Cathy says

    August 20, 2018 at 11:45 AM

    I can’t wait for fall! So over the heat!! haha. I love this plaid duster and how you styled it. It’s so cute!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  8. Ruthie Ridley says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    That kimono is so cute and fun! Made for you gf!!!

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  9. Summer says

    August 20, 2018 at 12:37 PM

    Ohhhh I love this on you! You’ve convinced me that I need to find a plaid kimono for myself LOL I love the navy blue. *heart eyes*

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  10. Carolyn says

    August 20, 2018 at 1:23 PM

    Girl, it’s so cute! I love the point about it not being an obvious color for fall. I agree! It makes it more versatile I think. This is a great piece!

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  11. Alix Maza says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    Ohh plaid is such a trend for fall! This duster is so cute.

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  12. Ro says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:55 PM

    I really love this kimono! I’m so ready for fall, but I also know there’s quite a few weeks left of warm days until fall’s finally upon us. I love that this kimono is long and plaid! Definitely something I can wear in the office and outside of it!

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  13. Candace says

    August 21, 2019 at 5:54 AM

    The first thing, (besides from being cute) that I look when I go shopping is versatility. I like to buy pieces that I use to create a whole new outfit. It seems like that piece is one of those. Its super cute for a summer, fall, a date or just to go shopping. Love it!

    XO
    Candace
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  14. Ruthie Ridley says

    August 20, 2018 at 4:23 PM

    That kimono is so cute and fun! Made for you gf!!!

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  15. Coral says

    August 20, 2018 at 5:46 PM

    Okay, wait. That is SO cute! I was expecting a normal plaid button up and wasn’t sure I was gonna be into it, but I actually love this way of rocking the plaid. I may need that…

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  16. Alix Maza says

    August 20, 2018 at 6:42 PM

    Ohh plaid is such a trend for fall! This duster is so cute.

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  17. Ro says

    August 20, 2018 at 6:49 PM

    I really love this kimono! I’m so ready for fall, but I also know there’s quite a few weeks left of warm days until fall’s finally upon us. I love that this kimono is long and plaid! Definitely something I can wear in the office and outside of it!

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  18. Helen says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    I love plaid! This is the perfect transition piece from summer to fall!

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  19. Candace says

    August 20, 2018 at 7:30 PM

    The first thing, (besides from being cute) that I look when I go shopping is versatility. I like to buy pieces that I use to create a whole new outfit. It seems like that piece is one of those. Its super cute for a summer, fall, a date or just to go shopping. Love it!

    XO
    Candace
    http://www.thebeautybeau.com

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  20. Tara Fuller says

    August 20, 2018 at 10:06 PM

    love the plaid! i’m SO ready for fall and this hot Dallas summer to cease!

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  21. sarah lindner says

    August 20, 2018 at 10:06 PM

    Such cute cardigan, love the look!
    Xoxo
    Sarah Lindner
    http://www.TheHouseOfSequins.com

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  22. Kileen says

    August 20, 2018 at 10:53 PM

    This plaid number is so beautiful!! I love the color, this is so perfect for Fall!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  23. Helen says

    August 20, 2018 at 11:07 PM

    I love plaid! This is the perfect transition piece from summer to fall!

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  24. Deborah says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM

    I love plaid and I love kimonos so you can imagine how much I adore this look!! I’m excited for fall but sad that it means pool season will be over!

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  25. Taylor Mobley says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM

    I am obsessed with this duster. It is SO cute on you!

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  26. Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    August 21, 2018 at 7:49 AM

    I always get upset when August finally comes because it means September and fall are right around the corner. But this duster is really cute, I love the blue!

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  27. Laura Leigh says

    August 21, 2018 at 8:46 AM

    Really loving this piece!! Such a pretty addition to your look. Also, that acai bowl looks absolutely amazing. I’ll take that and the duster please haha.

    xo Laura Leigh
    Louella Reese

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  28. Deborah says

    August 21, 2018 at 9:59 AM

    I love plaid and I love kimonos so you can imagine how much I adore this look!! I’m excited for fall but sad that it means pool season will be over!

    Reply
  29. Taylor Mobley says

    August 21, 2018 at 10:11 AM

    I am obsessed with this duster. It is SO cute on you!

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  30. Lee says

    August 21, 2018 at 10:47 AM

    such a pretty plaid duster; and i love that you can definitely wear it now and into fall.

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  31. miriam says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM

    i need to get me a plaid duster! this is so cute on you!

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  32. miriam says

    August 21, 2018 at 5:15 PM

    i need to get me a plaid duster! this is so cute on you!

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  33. Kelsey says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM

    Ugh it’s not going to actually feel like fall here in Charleston until November (if I’m lucky)! I am counting down the days!!!

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  34. adriana says

    August 21, 2018 at 7:44 PM

    SO cute and SO perfect for year round wear! Absolutely love it!

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  35. Kelsey says

    August 21, 2018 at 10:26 PM

    Ugh it’s not going to actually feel like fall here in Charleston until November (if I’m lucky)! I am counting down the days!!!

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  36. Alexis says

    August 22, 2018 at 8:51 AM

    First of all, your photos are gorgeous! Second thing, I need this kimono. It’s definitely the perfect plaid transitional piece. Today it’s supposed to cool off in Ohio and only get to like 74 degrees which has me itching for fall weather.

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  37. Sharon Wu says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM

    i am a big sucker for plaid tops especially as we transition into fall! you look stunning in that kimono – i may just have to get one for myself πŸ™‚ doesn’t look like it’ll be too heavy to wear in the desert which is great! have a great week darling xx

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  38. Sharon Wu says

    August 23, 2018 at 1:48 PM

    i am a big sucker for plaid tops especially as we transition into fall! you look stunning in that kimono – i may just have to get one for myself πŸ™‚ doesn’t look like it’ll be too heavy to wear in the desert which is great! have a great week darling xx

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  39. Whitney says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM

    yes! i love plaid for fall! you look way better than the model in that duster! LOVE IT!

    xo, Whitney

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  40. Whitney says

    August 25, 2018 at 4:12 PM

    yes! i love plaid for fall! you look way better than the model in that duster! LOVE IT!

    xo, Whitney

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  41. Nina says

    August 26, 2018 at 8:07 PM

    You look so cute! Fall can’t get here fast enough!

    Xo, Nina
    Law of Fashion Blog

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  42. Rachel says

    August 21, 2019 at 6:01 PM

    This piece looks so amazing on you! I wish I could pull off this style but I’m so short I’m afraid it would just look like a bathrobe on me! #shortpeopleprobs

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  43. Rachel says

    August 27, 2018 at 9:37 AM

    This piece looks so amazing on you! I wish I could pull off this style but I’m so short I’m afraid it would just look like a bathrobe on me! #shortpeopleprobs

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  44. Denise Kokinis says

    August 27, 2018 at 4:21 PM

    I really thought fall was making an appearance here, as it was in the 70s last week! Then it got super hot and does not look like it will be turning around for a while! Loving this duster, looks like the perfect transition piece!

    Denise | Fashion Love Letters

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  45. adriana says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    SO cute and SO perfect for year round wear! Absolutely love it!

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  46. Coral says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:55 PM

    Okay, wait. That is SO cute! I was expecting a normal plaid button up and wasn’t sure I was gonna be into it, but I actually love this way of rocking the plaid. I may need that…

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  47. Cathy says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:55 PM

    I can’t wait for fall! So over the heat!! haha. I love this plaid duster and how you styled it. It’s so cute!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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Do you plan to read romance books during Love Mont Do you plan to read romance books during Love Month? 🀎
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Pretty much my entire TBR this month is just cute romances and I can’t wait to dive in πŸ“– 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
πŸŽ“ Begin Again by Emma Lord
πŸ“š Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
πŸ’• Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? πŸ“
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? πŸ΄β€β˜ οΈ

If I’m being totally truthful, I haven’t read that many of them BUT I just finished my reread of All the Stars and Teeth and was reminded how much I love it 😍 I need more books like this! 🌊

Give me recommendations for books with pirates, mermaids and sirens, island curses, and other high seas goodness βš“οΈ

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? πŸ§œπŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? β˜•οΈ
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My favorite fictional character of all time is Genya Safin from the Grishaverse 🀍 This badass Tailor has a taste for the finer things and would absolutely drink a deliciously dark roast with notes of cherry, walnut, and rich chocolate 🀀 I think she would enjoy a café au lait -- drip coffee with steamed milk -- that David prepared for her in a drip coffee contraption of his own making 🫢🏼
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Did I go way too in-depth on this just because I love these characters and coffee a little too much? πŸ™ˆ Maybe I did, but it was fun πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ
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How do YOU take your coffee? 🀎
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What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️ It What was your last 5-star romance read? ⭐️

It was absolutely wonderful to end 2022 with Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez 😍 I don’t like to pick favorites when it comes to my top authors, but this adorable fake dating romance may very well be my favorite book by her! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

I’m a seriously picky romance reader, but Abby’s blend of sweetness and substance never ceases to amaze me and Yours Truly was no exception 🀎 Just like her previous novels, this one made me cry my eyes out as I saw bits and pieces of myself in each of the characters πŸ₯Ή It was just SO GOOD, y’all, and you can find the full review on my blog! 🫢🏼

Are you planning to pick up Yours Truly when it comes out in April? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? πŸ’

Honestly, it’s not very often that I finish a book in one day - either because I find myself too busy or I just can’t concentrate for such a long period of time πŸ˜…

BUT every once in a while, I have a weekend day where I can just fully sink into a story and enjoy it from start to finish without distractions πŸ“– That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful πŸ₯° I read it when it first came out, but this time, I really got to enjoy it in a new way - and I couldn’t put it down! πŸ™ˆ 

If only I could have more days like that πŸ˜‚ Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? β˜€οΈ

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Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“– β €β €β €β €β € Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“–
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Today is my third bookstaversary, friends! 🀎 I can't begin to express how thankful I am for this wonderful community and how it has impacted my life over the last three years πŸ₯Ή
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As many of you know, I was a full-time fashion blogger for over five years and somewhere along the line, I found that I just didn't love it anymore πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ I wanted to find somewhere I could truly be myself and spend more time talking about fantasy novels, crisp autumn mornings, a great cup of coffee, and how to achieve the ultimate cozy lifestyle β˜•οΈ
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I joined bookstagram in 2020, thinking it would just be a fun little hobby to have on the side while I continued my fashionista hustle... and a year later, I rebranded EVERYTHING to The Espresso Edition πŸ™ŒπŸΌ I've made talking about books and coziness my full-time gig and I couldn't be happier about it 😍
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet πŸ™ˆ Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! πŸ“š
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How long have you been on bookstagram? πŸ“±
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Would you take the protagonist of your current rea Would you take the protagonist of your current read for a cup of coffee? β˜•οΈ
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There have been quite a few characters I've read about this month who I'd love to sit down and chat with over a hot bev πŸ₯°
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However, from my current reads, I would NOT take anyone from Jade Legacy (because you never know who might end up unaliving), I'd definitely take both Kell and Lila from A Darker Shade of Magic, I'm not entirely sure I'd enjoy coffee with Katniss from The Hunger Games (since she's not the most exciting conversationalist), but I'd absolutely love chatting it up with Alina from Shadow and Bone! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? πŸ“š
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What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the What is a spin-off series that you prefer over the originals? πŸ“š

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors πŸ™ˆ The Dreamer Trilogy (the first of which is featured here) BLEW ME AWAY even though I just *sorta-kinda* liked The Raven Cycle 😱 But there I was, sobbing my eyes out at the end of Greywaren 😭 So freaking good! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

Typically I’m all about the OG series (like Shadow and Bone), but every once in a while, there’s a really great spin-off or continuation that I wind up just loving! 🀩 I’m excited to discover even more this year πŸ—“οΈ

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? πŸ’­

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? βš”οΈ
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🀌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
πŸ— THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
πŸ’€ THE BONE HOUSES
πŸŒ™ WINTERWOOD
πŸ’” HEARTLESS
πŸ¦‰ WILD IS THE WITCH
πŸ•―οΈ GALLANT
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What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨 It was What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨

It was only this past year that I really discovered how much I enjoy graphic novels πŸ’₯ I’ve always liked comic books and graphic novels are just an elevated kind of comic book 🀌🏼

Even though I preordered and listened to the audiobook for Demon in the Wood (blame it on my love for Ben Barnes as a narrator), I also got myself a physical copy because it’s just too gorgeous to pass up 😍 Just like the rest of the Grishaverse books, the naked cover is breathtaking with the most perfect silver embossing on deep purple πŸ’œ I could read this one over and over again (and I probably will)! πŸ“–

Have you read Demon in the Wood? πŸŒ‘ 

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