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Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

I felt like I was counting down the days to Oathbound and Sunrise on the Reaping—and both of them definitely lived up to my expectations (best feeling ever)! 🙌🏼

Now to fully immerse myself in some of my fantasy ARCs and continue listening to EmHen’s latest! 🤎

Were any of these on your 2025 TBR? 📚

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

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Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and i Have any books taken you by surprise lately, and if so, which ones? 😳
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I tend not to stray very far from my comfort zone of fantasy and fluffy romance, but I recently read WE’LL PRESCRIBE YOU A CAT, a translated novel about a magical mental health clinic that loans out cats to their patients. 🐈 It was absolutely fantastic in every way and became my first 5-star read of the year (outside of my rereads). 🙌🏼 
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Magical realism has always been a favorite genre of mine, but I usually struggle a lot with translated books. 😅 It was such a treat to immerse myself in this story and I can’t wait to read the sequel soon! 📖
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Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors i Did you discover any new (or new-to-you) authors in the past year? ☕️
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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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This book is full of self-discovery, sapphic sweetness, and some truly hilarious moments that had me laughing til my stomach hurt. 🙌🏼 I loved every minute of it and about burst into tears when @berkleypub sent me a copy! 🥹
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Rebekah’s storytelling was fantastic and I can’t wait to read her upcoming book, The Sun and the Moon, when it comes out in August! 📖
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Books, Reviews · February 21, 2022

Book Review: Full Flight by Ashley Schumacher

A huge thank-you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this e-arc of Full Flight by Ashley Schumacher.

Searching for a novel with lovable characters, beautiful writing, and a bittersweet romance? Full Flight by Ashley Schumacher is a must-read!

Earlier in 2021, I read Amelia Unabridged and it immediately went on my list of favorite books. It truly baffles me that it’s not a more hyped book because it truly is spectacular in every way. But you didn’t come here to read my thoughts on Amelia Unabridged. I just needed you to understand why I was so incredibly excited to find out that the author was releasing another gorgeous story.

When I read the synopsis for Full Flight, I was really intrigued. I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book about high school kids in marching band. But I knew that if Ashley’s writing about music in this book was anything like her writing about reading in the last (truly, it was like finding a book written about the way I feel when I’m reading), it was going to suck me in instantly!

I certainly wasn’t let down. Though the beginning of the story definitely gave me “typical high school romance” vibes, the second half was a beautiful, emotional ride that left me weepy and filled with hope.


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My honest review of Full Flight by Ashley Schumacher.

Synopsis:

Ashley Schumacher’s Full Flight is about how first love shapes us—even after it’s gone.

Everyone else in the tiny town of Enfield, Texas, calls fall football season, but for the forty-three members of the Fighting Enfield Marching Band, it’s contest season. And for new saxophonist Anna James, it’s her first chance to prove herself as the great musician she’s trying hard to be.

When she’s assigned a duet with mellophone player Weston Ryan, the boy her small-minded town thinks of as nothing but trouble, she’s equal parts thrilled and intimidated. But as he helps her with the duet, and she sees the smile he seems to save just for her, she can’t help but feel like she’s helping him with something too.

When her strict parents find out she’s been secretly seeing him and keep them apart, Anna and Weston learn what it truly means to fight for something they love. With the marching contest nearing and the two falling hard for one another, the unthinkable happens, and Anna is left grappling for a way forward without Weston.

“I think the world hurts us in a lot of different ways,” he says, his words a breath along my ear. “But I also think the antidotes can be enough to make you forget there was poison in the first place.”

Full Flight

Content Warnings: (major) death, (moderate) bullying, grief

In July of 2021, I picked up Amelia Unabridged with little-to-no knowledge of the synopsis. I hadn’t read reviews and I was completely unaware that it would quickly become one of my favorite books of all time. The writing, the story, the literal vibe – for lack of a better word – was just brilliant.

It was so exciting when I found out that Ashley was releasing another book in 2022. I immediately hopped onto NetGalley and requested an ARC. Laugh all you want, but I literally shrieked with delight when I saw that I was approved. And planned monthly TBR be damned, I started the book that night.

From the get-go, I knew I would enjoy it. It had the same kind of whimsical writing as her last book and this time it was heavier on the romance. The dual perspectives gave a really well-rounded story that allowed me to understand everything that was going on, which I appreciated. It wasn’t filled with monstrous miscommunications, thank goodness! There was a pretty heavy dose of insta-love and I’ll admit that Weston’s POV was a little cheesy at times because really, what teenage boy actually thinks like that (most of the time)? But it gave me Augustus Waters flashbacks, which I absolutely loved.

Anna wasn’t my favorite character at the beginning. I wasn’t sure if I would even like her at all, but as the story went on, her development was super strong. I especially loved her towards the very end. I was incredibly emotional as she walked through hardships and fought to get to a better place. The way she didn’t give up but instead turned to her friends and family brought so much light to the final chapters.

When I finished this book, I sat and had a good cry. Truthfully, I was crying throughout the last quarter of the book, but it felt good to just let it all out and feel my feelings – which there were plenty of. It took a hug from my husband, letting the tears run until there were no more, and then reading the last couple of chapters a few more times to finally cope with it all. Now, this might sound negative, but I mean it in a good way. When a book can make me cry that hard, I know it did something right. And truthfully, the whole book was done right.

Thank you, Ashley, for bringing such bittersweet beauty into my life. I honestly can’t wait to read this book again and again as the years go by.


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Mariah Cooke
3 years ago

Thank you for including the content warning. I always think books should have a TW!

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Stephanie Whitman
3 years ago
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I include content warnings in every one of my reviews. I agree with you! That’s one of the reasons why I use StoryGraph (rather than Goodreads) because it includes all the content/trigger warnings for the books.

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Neely Moldovan
3 years ago

Gosh the death thing is not something I can really handle right now but definitely bookmarking it for future!

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Deborah
3 years ago

I love stories with great character development and this sounds right up my alley! I’m adding it to my to-read list! Thanks for the recommendation!

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Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication
3 years ago

As a former marching band kid (I was in Colorguard) I’m very intrigued by this book. It sounds beautiful! I will have to check it out next time I feel like I need a good cry!

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Under Flowery Sky
3 years ago

This sounds pretty interesting, specially when it’s about music. Love the title..

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Lisa
3 years ago

I’m a sucker for a happy ending, but I can’t help but feel a bittersweet romance is something I should give a try. Beautiful review, Stephanie, and I hope the author reads this too, she will be incredibly proud!

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Jodie
3 years ago

What a lovely review! I completely understand that feeling when you get that approval for a book you can’t wait to read (monthly TBR set aside)! Like you, if a book moves me to tears I know it’s a great one. Thanks for sharing about this book.

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Ramblings of a Nobody
3 years ago

Great review. This sounds like it would be a bit close to the bone for me, but past me would have absolutely devoured it.

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readandreviewit
3 years ago

Great review! I definitely agree that you know the author’s doing something right when a book really makes you cry, and I love books with good character development too. Thanks for sharing, I’m adding this one to my tbr x

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Charlotte
3 years ago

This book sounds amazing. Something that I would love to read. Definitely going to add this book to my reading list. Thank you for sharing.

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Jaya Avendel
3 years ago

This book sounds like it is so emotional and good! I love the way you share how it made you feel and how the parts of the story came together to deliver an impactful ‘wow’! A must-read for me and one for my tbr list. 🙂

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Neely Moldovan
3 years ago

I haven’t read either book and now both are on my kindle! Can’t wait to read them. also, it baffles me sometimes why certain books will get so much buzz and are just ok then I find a book I love and no one talks about it!

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Corinne
3 years ago

I would love this! I love music myself, it sounds interesting. It’s always good to read such good reviews like this as I love it when a story pulls me in!

Corinne x

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Eveclair Koh
3 years ago

Was looking for a book to read, will definitely pick this one up 🙂

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Alexis
3 years ago

First of all, these photos are so stunning (as per usual). Your reviews are always so fantastic and you always help me find new books to look into!

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Raji
3 years ago

Great review! I agree, it’s only a truly wonderful book that can move you to tears, and this certainly sounds like one. Thanks for the recommendation!

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Fern
3 years ago

Your book reviews are so thorough! I love that you include so much detail and insight but still leave enough suspense that I want to read the book!

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Malia Reed
3 years ago

As a native Texan very familiar with fall football seasons, this sounds like such an intriguing read! I love a good story with great character development, so I’ll have to add this to my reading list!

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Ember
2 years ago

Been on my TBR list ever since it came out – and I NEED TO GO BUY IT SO I CAN READ IT UGHHHH. LOL. I loved Amelia Unabridged as well; the only thing I disliked was the fact that she agrees to stay with Valerie (I think that was her name?) when she’s only just met her? What if she was a murderer or something?

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Stephanie Whitman
2 years ago
Reply to  Ember

HAHA! I love your perspective here. Though I think I would possibly be just as trusting if it was a woman who owned a bookstore as spectacular as that one – and happened to live there as well, with very clearly familiar friends as the regulars 😉

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Have you already read any of your most anticipated Have you already read any of your most anticipated books this year? 😍

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Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖 Who are some of your favorite book siblings? 📖

I really love getting the chance to see a great sibling dynamic in a book—especially in fantasy, and *especially especially* if they work together! 🤝🏼

Unseelie had the most interesting twins in it and I loved seeing their similarities, their differences, and how they used both throughout the story! 🤎

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I know they say “don’t judge a book by its cover,” but let’s be real… we all do it! 😂 When I saw the cover for The Lovers, I was instantly obsessed—and then I read the synopsis! I knew I needed it in my life right away, and I wasn’t disappointed. 🤎
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Are there any series you’re hoping to finish thi Are there any series you’re hoping to finish this year? 📚
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Typically, I’m someone who flies through series and prioritizes finishing them as soon as I possibly can. However, over the last few years, I’ve done a poor job completing all of the series I start, so I’m trying to make it a goal to finish them up! 👏🏼
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Some series that I’ve got on my list to finish:
📖 Girls of Paper and Fire
📖 Legacy of Orïsha (especially with the adaptation news!)
📖 Beasts of Prey
📖 The Inheritance Cycle
📖 The Atlas
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I’ve also got several that I’d like to start… but that’s another story entirely. 🙈
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Have you read any of these? 🤎
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Tell me just ONE of your auto-buy authors! 🫡
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I read The Charm Offensive a few years ago and instantly fell in love with Alison’s writing and the way the book made me feel so seen. 🥰 
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When I got an ARC of Kiss Her Once for Me, I was thrilled and once again inhaled the book. Yet again, it was a story that made me feel understood. 🥹
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I pretty much sobbed my way through Here We Go Again on audio and immediately purchased a physical copy so I could put myself through both the heartache and deep belly laughing again and again. 😅
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@alisoncochrun is forever and ever going to be an auto-buy author for me. 🤎
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Have you read any of these books? 📚
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What are five books or five series you find yourse What are five books or five series you find yourself constantly recommending? 🖐🏼
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TODAY IS MY 5TH BOOKSTAVERSARY! ☕️
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In honor of five years in this community, I wanted to share five books and five series I’m always recommending. These are stories that mean so much to me that I just wish everyone I encounter would read and love them too! 🥰
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FIVE STANDALONE BOOKS:
📖 The Nature of Witches
📖 The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
📖 The Midnight Library
📖 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
📖 Echo North
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FIVE SERIES:
📚 Shadow and Bone
📚 Shades of Magic
📚 The Prison Healer
📚 The All Souls Trilogy
📚 Bright Falls
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I have so many more that I could share, but these are just a few that have made my life a little brighter 🤎
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When is your bookstaversary? 🤔
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Are you planning any rereads this year? 🔁
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Rereading is something that I absolutely love to do. While there are countless new releases to get excited about, there’s something incredibly comforting about revisiting my favorite books. 🥹
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One of my favorite series to reread is SHADES OF MAGIC. Nothing gets me quite as excited and emotional as those opening words: “Kell wore a very peculiar coat…” 🙌🏼 AH! Just writing that makes me anxious to pick up this comfort series again this year. 🙈
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Have you read this phenomenal series? 📚
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What was your last book of 2024 and what’s your What was your last book of 2024 and what’s your first for 2025 (or are they the same book)? 📖
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I ended the year with Set the Record Straight on audio (SO CUTE) and I’m ringing in the new year with The Wild Huntress as a buddy-read and listening to The Love of My Afterlife. 🙌🏼
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I’ve got some fun reading goals for myself this year (like lots of rereads and buddy-reads) and I’m hoping to fully dive back into creating content and being active on here again. 🥹 I miss y’all!
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What are your 2025 reading goals (if you have any)? 🤎
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Now that Thanksgiving is over and it’s “social Now that Thanksgiving is over and it’s “socially acceptable” (🙄) to get festive, tell me which books are on your holiday season TBR! 🎅🏼
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I always find myself reaching for a couple of annual rereads, including THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE (which I listen to every December), THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, and LOVELIGHT FARMS as well 🎄
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There will also be some first-time reads on my list that I’m looking forward to picking up soon 🤎
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Do you have any festive reads that you recommend? 🫶🏼 
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