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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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! 🌊

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

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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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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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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

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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)
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πŸŒ™ WINTERWOOD
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Books, Reviews · February 5, 2021

Book Review: β€œThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” by V.E. Schwab

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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue made me rethink everything I thought I knew.

Last summer, I was drawn to the Shades of Magic trilogy by V.E. Schwab. It was mentioned a lot on bookstagram and it had been a while since a fantasy series really captured my attention. It took only one of the three books for me to fall in love with the worlds she’d created and now I definitely consider myself part of that fandom. I quickly discovered that Schwab was a favorite author because even after reading the Villains duology (which is not my typical book genre), I was insanely impressed with her writing style and ability to create characters that were so complex and incredible.

This was about the same time that The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue began taking the world by storm. I knew I wanted to read it as soon as possible, so I put a hold on it at the library. I was somewhere around 60 out of 70 holds and by January, the number hadn’t decreased much. I knew it would be a while before I got a chance to dive into this story. Then I received the kindest package from my bookstagram bestie with a copy of the book inside! I couldn’t believe her generosity and naturally, I put down everything else I was reading and began to see what the hype was all about.

I experienced a wide range of emotions while going through this book. Let me tell you all about it.


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Why You Should Read The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Below you can find my full and honest review.

“‘Do you know how you live three hundred years?’ she says.

And when he asks how, she smiles. ‘The same way you live one. A second at a time.'”

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“A Life No One Will Remember. A Story You Will Never Forget.

France, 1714: in a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever and is cursed to be forgotten by everyone she meets.

Thus begins the extraordinary life of Addie LaRue, and a dazzling adventure that will play out across centuries and continents, across history and art, as a young woman learns how far she will go to leave her mark on the world.

But everything changes when, after nearly 300 years, Addie stumbles across a young man in a hidden bookstore and he remembers her name.” (Goodreads Synopsis)

A little over halfway through reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, a friend asked me if I got the hype surrounding it or if I was feeling underwhelmed. I began to explain that while I was certainly not underwhelmed, I hadn’t discovered the elements that created the hype. As I was talking through the plot, I began to realize more and more that I had, in fact, already discovered those elements without even becoming aware of them. They were slowly sinking in and making an impact and I hadn’t noticed until I stated them aloud. But isn’t that what a truly good book should do? Sometimes the impact hits like a train – a really good quote or moment that just stands out above the rest – but other times it just seeps in like a steady IV drip of profound knowledge.

What I loved most about this book wasn’t the beautiful story (though yes, it was hauntingly beautiful), but it was the way it made me FEEL. It was a book of emotions in the form of words. It carried you to new places and made you experience everything Addie, Henry (and even Luc) did as they experienced them. You felt their pain, their joy, and when they were the most emotionally vulnerable, you felt stripped down to your rawest self as well.

Though moments of it were slightly predictable, I didn’t mind. They were written in such a way that while I saw them coming, I also wanted that outcome (and not because the outcome was always “perfect” or “good” but because it was REAL). Yes, this book may have been written about a girl who lived to be 300 years old, trapped in the body of a 23-year-old, but it was still relatable in many ways I wasn’t expecting.

I don’t annotate books. I just can’t make myself take a pen to a book, however, I can see myself wanting to reread this and learn from it (and yes, maybe even annotate) time and again because there’s so much to gain from it. It is one of the most profound books I’ve ever read. Leave it to Schwab to create another pure masterpiece.

[TW: suicidal thoughts, toxic relationships, drug use, anxiety and depression, untimely deaths]


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  1. I'm All Booked Up says

    February 5, 2021 at 10:42 AM

    We’ve heard a lot about this book. Great review! We’re adding it to our TBR.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:39 AM

      That’s awesome to hear! I really do hope you enjoy it when you get the chance to read it.

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  2. Rach says

    February 5, 2021 at 11:34 AM

    My cousin recently told me about this book. She’s currently reading it and so I’m waiting for her thoughts. I had no idea that this book will be so profound!

    http://www.rdsobsessions.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:40 AM

      There’s a reason that it’s a mega bestseller! It’s an awesome book. Very different from Schwab’s other work, but just as magnificently written.

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  3. Lizzie says

    February 5, 2021 at 11:54 AM

    Wow it sounds amazing! Glad it’s worthy of a re-read. And I totally can’t write in books either lol! I just can’t do it.

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:40 AM

      It definitely is worthy of a reread in the future. I just still need time to process this first read haha!

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  4. Mykki says

    February 5, 2021 at 5:06 PM

    I’ve seen mostly mixed reviews on this book, but I’m a fan of Schwab’s work and this book has been on my TBR for a long while now…

    I like how you realized that it had made such an impact only after talking about what you’d read so far, it’s incredible how we don’t even realize what we’re feeling or experiencing until we stop to put words to it and it’s lovely that books can give us that sensation as much as our own lived experiences!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:41 AM

      I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews as well – though most have been on the positive side. I was looking forward to reading it so much and I’m just mostly thankful that it really did live up to the hype. Not only that, but it had a personal impact on me as well!

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  5. Lee says

    February 5, 2021 at 6:24 PM

    I just can’t get over that your friend sent you over a copy so you didn’t have to wait, that is just so thoughtful and sweet, what a great friend!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:41 AM

      Right? She’s the best!!! I was floored when I opened that package and saw the book in there. And then it was so much fun to be able to text her my thoughts as I read it πŸ™‚

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  6. Candace Hampton says

    February 5, 2021 at 9:23 PM

    A book has to have spoken to you immensely if it makes you rethink. I love finding reads like that. I am definitely adding this to my list of books to cover. Thank you for sharing this with us and your personal thoughts on how and why you fell in love with reading it.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:42 AM

      It certainly did. I wasn’t expecting it to have that kind of impact. I assumed it would be a meaningful read and probably would be beautifully-written just like all of her other books… but PHEW it was a fantastic and emotional story that will definitely stick with me!

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  7. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    February 6, 2021 at 2:07 PM

    And now I want to add this book to my TBR! You wrote such a compelling review!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:43 AM

      Oh, that’s so encouraging to hear. Thank you, Ashley!! I do hope you read it at some point. Honestly, everything Schwab writes is genius. This was no different – it was just on a whole other level of incredible!

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  8. Neely Moldovan says

    February 7, 2021 at 3:45 PM

    Oh I am going to have to add this to my list! It sounds so good!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 8, 2021 at 9:43 AM

      I hope you get a chance to pick it up. It’s an incredible book!

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  9. rebecca says

    February 8, 2021 at 10:35 AM

    ah how sweet for her to send to you!!! will have to add this one to my list!

    xx reb // thecrystalpress.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 9, 2021 at 1:05 PM

      It was seriously so kind. I was blown away! And it made reading the book even more special.

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  10. Deborah says

    February 8, 2021 at 10:36 AM

    You know, I’ve been meaning to read this book but I kept hearing mixed reviews. I totally understand what you mean about loving the way a book makes you feel and I haven’t felt that way about a book in a while. I think your review just cinched it for me to pick it up!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 9, 2021 at 1:06 PM

      I had heard a lot of mixed reviews as well. I will say that it starts out slowly, but the way the story builds is truly magnificent. I was (clearly) very impressed!

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  11. Laura Leigh says

    February 8, 2021 at 1:45 PM

    I love your reviews so much and your beautiful photos! I hadn’t heard of this book before. Thank you for the introduction and the amazing review. I am definitely adding it to my list – have one I just ordered but this will be immediately following.

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 9, 2021 at 1:07 PM

      Thank you so much, friend πŸ™‚ I’m always so shocked when people haven’t heard of certain books that (in my world) are so popular and even sometimes feel over-hyped. This one is definitely special to me now. Which book did you just order?

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  12. LoΓ―ne says

    February 9, 2021 at 2:11 PM

    this novel is the epitome of storytelling. I remember listening to the audiobook and thinking ‘this is the best story I had ever heard.’ It was unforgettable and I really want to buy a physical copy to read it instead of just listening. Your review was great as usual, darling! x

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 10, 2021 at 4:24 PM

      It really is, isn’t it? It’s such a magnificent story with such beautiful writing. I don’t think I’ll ever be over it! I’m actually so interested to listen to the audiobook because I heard great things about it! We want to trade places haha!

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  13. Della Driscoll says

    February 11, 2021 at 6:09 AM

    I’ve just added this to my book buying list, it sounds right up my street! It’s a brilliant review too xx

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 11, 2021 at 4:18 PM

      That’s so wonderful to hear! I really hope you enjoy it. It’s a beautifully written story!

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  14. Genesis says

    February 11, 2021 at 3:13 PM

    I’ve had that problem at the library before, too! If it’s a new and popular release, I usually have to wait in a very long line before I can get my hands on a copy haha. It makes book gifts all the more special, though! This book sounds like an awesome one to put on my TBR list.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 11, 2021 at 4:18 PM

      It’s tough! I try to request the moment I hear about a book release, but sometimes the library is a bit delayed in getting the book added to the system and by the time I get around to requesting, there’s a mile-long list of people ahead of me haha! But yes, it made this particular book very special to receive!

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  15. Sarah Mark says

    February 11, 2021 at 5:11 PM

    I have never come across this book before but it sounds fab! I will need to add it to my TBR pile.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 8:54 AM

      No way! It’s a major bestseller and for good reason! Clearly, I enjoyed it very much. I hope you read it too πŸ™‚

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  16. Nailil Ivaldi says

    February 11, 2021 at 9:37 PM

    I had not heard of this title. I will add it to my list of books because I REALLY need to get a book to read.

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    Nailil
    https://thirtyminusone.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 8:55 AM

      I’m so surprised with how many people said they hadn’t heard of this! I guess in my world, it’s extremely hyped, but I’m happy to introduce it to others this way!

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  17. Nayomi says

    February 12, 2021 at 12:16 PM

    This is not something I would typically read but I really intrigued by this book. I’m addint it to my To Read list. So I should get to it sometime this decade, lol

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 8:55 AM

      I love hearing that! Always thrilled to intrigued someone with a title they wouldn’t typically reach for πŸ˜‰

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  18. Freya says

    February 13, 2021 at 1:38 PM

    I’m interested in this book after your evocative review, beautifully illustrated too

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 15, 2021 at 8:55 AM

      I appreciate the encouragement. I hope you do get a chance to read it!

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  19. Kait says

    February 15, 2021 at 9:03 AM

    I’ve heard a bit about this book, but never really knew what it was about. I am always skeptical of books outside of the contemporary fiction genre, because I have trouble getting into them. It’s so good to hear that you related to the characters. Maybe I’ll have to pick this one up.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 18, 2021 at 12:37 PM

      I think it’s a good middle-ground for people who enjoy different genres. It has magical realism (which works for fantasy-lovers), a bit of historical fiction (it’s a back-and-forth timeline), and romance (for those who like contemporary fiction). I highly recommend it if you’re looking for something new!

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  20. Adaleta Avdic says

    February 16, 2021 at 4:34 PM

    This is in my kindle at the moment actually, and I’m so excited to get to reading this one because it’s one of the books for a virtual book club I’m in. By the way, I think I’ll try to join one of the months of yours, but at the moment I’m already in 3 book clubs so I’m a bit strapped sometimes haha!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 18, 2021 at 12:37 PM

      I had noticed you signed up but hadn’t joined, so thanks for letting me know about this! I’m not sure what I’ll be doing this coming month (if anything), but I’ll try to keep folks updated!

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  21. Tosin says

    October 4, 2021 at 4:33 PM

    This book has been sitting on my shelf for months. This is a sign for me to pick it up. I’ve heard such good things about it.

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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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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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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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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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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)
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πŸŒ™ WINTERWOOD
πŸ’” HEARTLESS
πŸ¦‰ WILD IS THE WITCH
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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“–

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