Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your f Has your current favorite genre ALWAYS been your favorite genre? 💫
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A friend asked me the other day how I found myself enjoying fantasy and I told her that it started when I read THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA with my family at 6 years old 🦁 It was a popular genre on the bookshelves in our home, so it came as no surprise that a few years later I was picking up THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS 💍 I never really knew life without fantasy novels and I'm really grateful for the fact that my parents always encouraged my desire to read as many books from as many different genres as I could get my hands on 📚
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What are your ultimate ESCAPE reads? 🌌
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One of the reasons I love fantasy so much is because it is the furthest thing from reality! 🐉 Since reading IS my escape, I appreciate books that take me somewhere else entirely - another world, another dimension, somewhere magical 💫
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Some of my favorite escape reads are:
♠️ CARAVAL - Remember, it's only a game... or is it? 
✨ THE STARLESS SEA - Follow the clues: a bee, a key, and a sword.
🗝 THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY - Secret doors written into existence. 
🦋 STRANGE THE DREAMER - A moth, light upon the brow, can transport you into the dream.
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Honestly, just typing out these titles gave me a little shiver of delight because I just love them all so much! 🥺 Have you read any of them? 📚 
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Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherw Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherwise known as "soft boys") from the books you've read? 🥰
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I'm not at all a fan of the real "bad boy" in the stories I read, though I don't mind a tougher exterior with a kind heart 🤎 I've always preferred sweeties, so my favorite "cinnamon roll boys" are: 
🦋 Seth from WICKED LOVELY
🌳 Owen from INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD
⛱ Alex from PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
🛳 Patrick from THE LUCKY ESCAPE
💃🏽 Xavier from INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING
⭐️ Augustus from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
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What was the last book you read based on a booksta What was the last book you read based on a bookstagram recommendation? 💬
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A lot of the titles I've picked up in the last year have been influenced by bookstagram 📱 I feel like I'm adding a new book to my Goodreads TBR on a daily basis, thanks to all of you! 🙈 A few months back, I read These Violent Delights, and while it definitely made me squirm (I don't do well with... some of the topics [redacted because of spoilers haha] 🥴), it was fun to notice what others enjoyed about it as I read! 📖
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The audiobook I finished today was a booksta pick: The Ten Thousand Doors of January - and I enjoyed it thoroughly 🎧 It reminded me so much of The Starless Sea ✨ Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 📖 
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I'll admit, I've never been the *biggest* fan of classics 🙈 I feel as though that's an abomination for a bookworm, but it's just the truth 🤭 My exceptions are anything by Louisa May Alcott (specifically Jo's Boys), The Chronicles of Narnia, and Anne of Green Gables 📚 I think I enjoy these because they're nostalgic for me - they're the books I grew up with 💁🏻‍♀️
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I found this stunning, vintage copy of the first three Anne volumes in one at Goodwill for $3 and snatched it up right away 😍 I love the worn look to it and the way it smells 👃🏼
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I found myself stating, "I need to read that again," on a regular basis, so I put together a list of some of the books and series I'd like to revisit in 2021 📝 Now I really can't wait to dive into some old favorites and even different formats of recent reads 📖
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RENEGADES is one of the first ones I added to my list because I flew through this trilogy in a week last year and I'd like to take my time with it when I reread so I can really indulge in the incredible story 🦸🏻‍♀️ I also added THE LUNAR CHRONICLES (on a Marissa Meyer kick, clearly) as well as some of my comfort reads from high school like PAPER TOWNS and DELIRIUM 😱
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Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 🤳🏻 
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Do you write down book quotes as you read them? 📝
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I don't like to mark my books in any way, but I do want to remember the quotes that impact me as I read ✍🏼 I'll update my Goodreads progress, jot down a note in my phone, or sometimes I'll even take photos of the book and "highlight" the photo 😂
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One of my recent favorite quotes was this:
"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." - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (aka quite possibly the most quotable book I've ever read) 💫
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What are some favorite quotes from your recent reads? 🗯 
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Are there any books you've read that made you want Are there any books you've read that made you want to pick up a new (or old) hobby? 💃🏻
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When I read Instructions for Dancing, it made me miss ballroom dancing, which is something I did for 3 years in high school! 👠 I haven't danced like that in so long, but reading this inspired me to begin practicing some again (even if it's in my room, by myself 😂)
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I absolutely loved every minute of what was yet another masterpiece by one of my forever favorite authors, @nicolayoon 🤍 So thankful that I was able to read the ARC via @netgalley and I've already pre-ordered the physical copy to read again when it comes out in June! 🌸
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Have you read anything by Nicola Yoon (like Everything, Everything or The Sun Is Also a Star)? 📚 
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Personally, I think that trilogies are the exact perfect length for a series (not too long, but not too short) 🙈 Maybe that's why some of my favorite books are part of trilogies! 🤔 I was thinking about this so much that I actually wrote a full blog post about it last week and I'm now on the hunt to find more trilogies to add to my ever-growing list 📝
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Some of my forever favorites are:
💌 TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
🦸🏻‍♀️ RENEGADES
🎪 CARAVAL
🖤 A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC
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Books, Reviews · March 26, 2021

Book Review: “Instructions for Dancing” by Nicola Yoon


A huge thank-you to NetGalley and Random House Children’s for this e-arc of Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon.

A hand holds a mug of black coffee next to a French press and a Kindle with the cover of Instructions for Dancing visible on the screen. Next to them, a stack of sweaters has a paperback book folded open on top of it.

Instructions for Dancing is about to do an argentine tango right into your heart.

Do you ever hear about a book release, find yourself getting so excited about it, and then begin to worry that it won’t actually live up to the hype you’ve created for it in your own head? That’s what I did with this book. I adored both The Sun is Also a Star and Everything, Everything by bestselling author, Nicola Yoon. When I found out that she was releasing another book, I immediately put in a request to review it on NetGalley. I found myself a little nauseous with anticipation and excitement when I was approved for the ARC. There were high expectations involved with this particular read.

Thankfully, I had absolutely nothing to be worried about because Instructions for Dancing was phenomenal. I read the first half of it in one sitting – barely able to keep my eyes open because it was way past my bedtime, but I was hooked! It was a very easy read but it contained a lot of depth, especially in the second half of the story. It comes out on June 1st and I’ve already pre-ordered it!

I’ve honestly been looking forward to writing this review since the moment I added the ARC to my e-reader and flipped to the first page. Let me tell you just why you should read Instructions for Dancing.


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An e-reader shows the cover of Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon while a book lays on top of a stack of sweaters and a hand holds a mug of coffee next to a French press.

Here’s why Instructions for Dancing is the young adult romance novel you need to pick up this summer.

“Evie Thomas doesn’t believe in love anymore. Especially after the strangest thing occurs one otherwise ordinary afternoon: She witnesses a couple kiss and is overcome with a vision of how their romance began . . . and how it will end. After all, even the greatest love stories end with a broken heart, eventually.

As Evie tries to understand why this is happening, she finds herself at La Brea Dance studio, learning to waltz, fox-trot, and tango with a boy named X. X is everything that Evie is not: adventurous, passionate, daring. His philosophy is to say yes to everything–including entering a ballroom dance competition with a girl he’s only just met.

Falling for X is definitely not what Evie had in mind. If her visions of heartbreak have taught her anything, it’s that no one escapes love unscathed. But as she and X dance around and toward each other, Evie is forced to question all she thought she knew about life and love. In the end, is love worth the risk?” (Goodreads Synopsis)

Happiness is tricky. Sometimes you have to fight for it. Sometimes, though – the best times – it sneaks up behind you, wraps an arm around your waist and pulls you close.

Instructions for Dancing

Each time I’ve picked up a book by Nicola Yoon, I’ve gotten to about the halfway mark and thought, “this is good. Probably about a 3-4 star read, for sure!” Then, without fail, I reach the final few chapters (or pages) and I’m ugly crying like it’s my job. After finishing Instructions for Dancing, I immediately called my mom to sob over tell her the story for an hour straight.

This story combined several elements that I absolutely adore:
– The protagonist, Evie, is bookish (despite the fact that we find her donating all her romance novels at the beginning) and I love that there’s even a dedicated chapter about her favorite romance tropes
– She signs up for ballroom dancing lessons (and a competition), which brings love and joy into her life, along with some fantastic secondary characters like Archibald and Maggie, Fifi, and of course, X.
– There’s a huge emphasis on family and friends and the way that those themes play into the rest of the story is really special and comes with several thought-provoking moments. I caught myself highlighting quotes on my Kindle over and over.
– MAGICAL REALISM. I think this may be one of my favorite sub-genres. When done well, it can really make a story spectacular. And Nicola knows how to do it very well!

Evie goes through some really challenging things throughout this story, but they’re handled with a lot of grace. I have a huge amount of respect for her mom and the way she cares for her daughters in the trying times. It took some time for her character to grow on me, but by the end, I was giving her a round of applause.

I’m looking forward to coming back to this book again and again. I can definitely see it becoming a comfort read. It’s bittersweet and poignant and taught me to treasure the now.

[CW: infidelity, divorce, death]


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Instructions for Dancing book cover visible on e-reader with a cup of coffee next to a french press. A book is folded open on top of a pile of sweaters.

Will you be reading Instructions for Dancing when it is released in June? Have you read anything else by Nicola Yoon?


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  1. Lindsey says

    March 26, 2021 at 4:29 AM

    What a glowing review!! I’ve had her other books on my list just because the covers are so gorgeous (don’t judge me, aha!) but haven’t got around to reading them yet. But having read your review of this and how you feel about the others, looks like they need to move up that pile! Great review.

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  2. Amanda says

    March 26, 2021 at 8:51 AM

    Sounds wonderful and like a great Summer read! Awesome review, thanks for sharing

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  3. Cristina Rosano says

    March 26, 2021 at 11:03 AM

    This sounds absolutely like a must-read, just added it to my TBR and can’t wait for June! Really like the sound of Evie and I mean she’s a bookish, so it’s always a plus! I really like the sound of the story, the closeness of family and friends and magic realism. You really hyped me with this, thank you for sharing x

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  4. Jen says

    March 26, 2021 at 11:15 AM

    This book sounds like so much fun! I’m going to have to pick up some Nicola Yoon books!!

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  5. Jessica Khater says

    March 26, 2021 at 11:24 AM

    This looks like a great read. I practiced ballroom dancing for nearly 10 years and you got me at tango. I will definitely check it out once it’s released. Thank you for sharing.

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  6. Neely Moldovan says

    March 26, 2021 at 11:42 AM

    Oh I will for sure add this to my list. I love finding new to me books!

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  7. Mariah says

    March 26, 2021 at 12:08 PM

    I love when you can find an author who just keeps putting out book after book that you love! I think that is hard to do and never fully reliable. I’ll totally have to check out Nicole.

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  8. Lee says

    March 26, 2021 at 3:42 PM

    Aw this sounds like such a sweet and fun read. Perfect for a day by the pool!

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  9. Jaya Avendel says

    March 26, 2021 at 4:36 PM

    Ahhh! Another pre-order! I feel like all the books I want to read NOW in the glorious spring weather do not come out for a month to several months. That said, good books are worth waiting for so I will be adding this to my Amazon cart!

    Instructions for Dancing sounded like a typical romance story . . . up until the magical realism. I am very curious to see the inclusion of it within this tale!
    Thanks so much for sharing.

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  10. Kelly Diane says

    March 26, 2021 at 5:52 PM

    I haven’t read anything from this author before but I feel like I NEED to read this book. I’m definitely going to add it to my TBR list.

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  11. Raji says

    March 27, 2021 at 5:53 PM

    Great review! I’m super excited for this book, but a little unsure about the magical realism aspect. Glad to hear you enjoyed it so much, it sounds like a fun read!

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  12. Daniela says

    March 27, 2021 at 11:46 PM

    Sounds like a great book! I’m a big fan of Nicola Yoon, I read Everything Everything, and The Sun Is Also a Star and loved them!
    Can’t wait for this one to be released!!

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  13. Kait says

    March 28, 2021 at 1:30 PM

    It’s such a great feeling when you are anticipating something and then it does live up to your expectations! I have never heard of Nicola Yoon or her other books, but this book sounds interesting for sure. The character if Evie sounds compelling and relatable, which I always like in a protagonist.

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  14. Lizzie says

    March 29, 2021 at 11:51 AM

    This sounds like such a great story! I’m definitely interested in checking it out. Wonderful review as always! <3

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  15. Laura Leigh says

    March 29, 2021 at 1:58 PM

    wow this sounds really good! I am so glad it lived up the the hype you had going for it. I know how that can be and it is truly the best when it does or exceeds those expectations! definitely sounds like a book I would enjoy this summer by the water!

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

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  16. Jennifer Prince says

    March 29, 2021 at 3:37 PM

    Oh wow! That’s great that your mom will listen to you, and I LOVE it when a book evokes emotion. I need to add it to my summer list for sure!

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  17. Adaleta Avdic says

    March 29, 2021 at 5:28 PM

    This is such a great book, need to add to my list!

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  18. Ashley@AttemptsAtDomestication says

    March 29, 2021 at 9:17 PM

    Once again, your review has me wanting to branch outside of my usual genre and try something new. This line: “Instructions for Dancing is about to do an argentine tango right into your heart.” did it for me. Haha! Well done!

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  19. Jennifer Passmore says

    March 30, 2021 at 10:38 AM

    This sounds like such a great book to read! I will have to keep an eye out for it to read it myself!

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  20. Mariya says

    March 30, 2021 at 11:08 AM

    You had me at ballroom dancing and romance lol. I’ve never read anything by this author before but will definitely give this book a try.

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  21. melissa major says

    March 31, 2021 at 10:48 AM

    Sounds like a wonderful book to read, il have to get myself a copy soon! Great review!

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  22. Kelly Bolen says

    April 1, 2021 at 6:33 PM

    I am going to have to put this on my reading list! It sounds fabulous!!!!

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  23. Genesis says

    April 2, 2021 at 12:26 PM

    I fell in love with my husband through a salsa dancing class, so this story already sounds like something I will enjoy! I definitely agree with you, too, that characters who are bookish are a lot of fun to read about! I’m going to have to read this book myself 🙂

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  24. Ayanna says

    April 4, 2021 at 8:06 AM

    I am a romance novel girl, so this sounds like a great book to add to my list.

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  25. Linda says

    April 4, 2021 at 10:51 AM

    I’ve not read anything from Nicola Yoon, but I get your feels about Evie. I’ve come across a character like hers (probably more than once) when I really wanted to like them up front, but just wasn’t finding a connection…and then…there it is…that moment when everything turns around and you’re suddenly so attached. Love when that happens and this sounds like a good read!

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  26. Sarah Althouse says

    April 5, 2021 at 8:19 AM

    Sounds like the perfect book for the beach!

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A friend asked me the other day how I found myself enjoying fantasy and I told her that it started when I read THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA with my family at 6 years old 🦁 It was a popular genre on the bookshelves in our home, so it came as no surprise that a few years later I was picking up THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS 💍 I never really knew life without fantasy novels and I'm really grateful for the fact that my parents always encouraged my desire to read as many books from as many different genres as I could get my hands on 📚
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What are your ultimate ESCAPE reads? 🌌
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One of the reasons I love fantasy so much is because it is the furthest thing from reality! 🐉 Since reading IS my escape, I appreciate books that take me somewhere else entirely - another world, another dimension, somewhere magical 💫
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Some of my favorite escape reads are:
♠️ CARAVAL - Remember, it's only a game... or is it? 
✨ THE STARLESS SEA - Follow the clues: a bee, a key, and a sword.
🗝 THE TEN THOUSAND DOORS OF JANUARY - Secret doors written into existence. 
🦋 STRANGE THE DREAMER - A moth, light upon the brow, can transport you into the dream.
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Honestly, just typing out these titles gave me a little shiver of delight because I just love them all so much! 🥺 Have you read any of them? 📚 
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Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherw Who are your favorite "cinnamon roll boys" (otherwise known as "soft boys") from the books you've read? 🥰
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I'm not at all a fan of the real "bad boy" in the stories I read, though I don't mind a tougher exterior with a kind heart 🤎 I've always preferred sweeties, so my favorite "cinnamon roll boys" are: 
🦋 Seth from WICKED LOVELY
🌳 Owen from INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD
⛱ Alex from PEOPLE WE MEET ON VACATION
🛳 Patrick from THE LUCKY ESCAPE
💃🏽 Xavier from INSTRUCTIONS FOR DANCING
⭐️ Augustus from THE FAULT IN OUR STARS
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What was the last book you read based on a booksta What was the last book you read based on a bookstagram recommendation? 💬
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A lot of the titles I've picked up in the last year have been influenced by bookstagram 📱 I feel like I'm adding a new book to my Goodreads TBR on a daily basis, thanks to all of you! 🙈 A few months back, I read These Violent Delights, and while it definitely made me squirm (I don't do well with... some of the topics [redacted because of spoilers haha] 🥴), it was fun to notice what others enjoyed about it as I read! 📖
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The audiobook I finished today was a booksta pick: The Ten Thousand Doors of January - and I enjoyed it thoroughly 🎧 It reminded me so much of The Starless Sea ✨ Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 📖 
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Do you enjoy reading classic literature? 🤎
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I'll admit, I've never been the *biggest* fan of classics 🙈 I feel as though that's an abomination for a bookworm, but it's just the truth 🤭 My exceptions are anything by Louisa May Alcott (specifically Jo's Boys), The Chronicles of Narnia, and Anne of Green Gables 📚 I think I enjoy these because they're nostalgic for me - they're the books I grew up with 💁🏻‍♀️
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I found this stunning, vintage copy of the first three Anne volumes in one at Goodwill for $3 and snatched it up right away 😍 I love the worn look to it and the way it smells 👃🏼
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Have you read any of the novels I mentioned? 📖 [Photograph taken prior to Luna's procedure] 
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Do you have any rereads planned for this year? 📚
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I found myself stating, "I need to read that again," on a regular basis, so I put together a list of some of the books and series I'd like to revisit in 2021 📝 Now I really can't wait to dive into some old favorites and even different formats of recent reads 📖
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RENEGADES is one of the first ones I added to my list because I flew through this trilogy in a week last year and I'd like to take my time with it when I reread so I can really indulge in the incredible story 🦸🏻‍♀️ I also added THE LUNAR CHRONICLES (on a Marissa Meyer kick, clearly) as well as some of my comfort reads from high school like PAPER TOWNS and DELIRIUM 😱
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Have you read any of the books I mentioned? 🤳🏻 
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Do you write down book quotes as you read them? 📝
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I don't like to mark my books in any way, but I do want to remember the quotes that impact me as I read ✍🏼 I'll update my Goodreads progress, jot down a note in my phone, or sometimes I'll even take photos of the book and "highlight" the photo 😂
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One of my recent favorite quotes was this:
"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." - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (aka quite possibly the most quotable book I've ever read) 💫
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What are some favorite quotes from your recent reads? 🗯 
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Are there any books you've read that made you want Are there any books you've read that made you want to pick up a new (or old) hobby? 💃🏻
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When I read Instructions for Dancing, it made me miss ballroom dancing, which is something I did for 3 years in high school! 👠 I haven't danced like that in so long, but reading this inspired me to begin practicing some again (even if it's in my room, by myself 😂)
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I absolutely loved every minute of what was yet another masterpiece by one of my forever favorite authors, @nicolayoon 🤍 So thankful that I was able to read the ARC via @netgalley and I've already pre-ordered the physical copy to read again when it comes out in June! 🌸
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Have you read anything by Nicola Yoon (like Everything, Everything or The Sun Is Also a Star)? 📚 
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Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES 📚 Tell me about some of your favorite TRILOGIES 📚
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Personally, I think that trilogies are the exact perfect length for a series (not too long, but not too short) 🙈 Maybe that's why some of my favorite books are part of trilogies! 🤔 I was thinking about this so much that I actually wrote a full blog post about it last week and I'm now on the hunt to find more trilogies to add to my ever-growing list 📝
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Some of my forever favorites are:
💌 TO ALL THE BOYS I'VE LOVED BEFORE
🦸🏻‍♀️ RENEGADES
🎪 CARAVAL
🖤 A DARKER SHADE OF MAGIC
🇸🇬 CRAZY RICH ASIANS
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Have you read any of these? 📖 
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Are you a fan of MARVEL SUPERHEROES? 🦸🏽‍♂️
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To say I'm a huge Marvel nerd would be an understatement! 🙈 I love learning more about the characters in comics and graphic novels so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of MILES MORALES: SHOCK WAVES by one of my all-time favorite authors, @justinwritesya (release date: June 1, 2021) 🕸
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This story was compelling, heartwarming, and wonderfully-written, and I loved that it also brought into play some very real discussions about everyday challenges 🙌🏼 If you like MARVEL, SPIDER-MAN, or GRAPHIC NOVELS - you will love this so much! 🕷 (I did write a full review which you can find on my blog)! 💻
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Do you ever read graphic novels? 💥 
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