What was the last sequel/companion novel announcem What was the last sequel/companion novel announcement that got you really excited? 🤩
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I was SO thrilled when I saw @kristinaforest's announcement for The Partner Plot, an adult romance that follows Violet (the older sister of Lily from The Neighbor Favor) and her high school sweetheart 🩷 It's coming out in the spring of 2024 and I'm already counting down the days until it's in my hands 🙌🏼
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If you haven't read The Neighbor Favor yet, what are you waiting for? 😉 It's absolutely ADORABLE and I was so thrilled to get a copy of it in one of my @litlovebox packages - along with some delicious chocolates and coffee, of course ☕️ Use the code STEPH5 for a discount on your very own box (good til the end of May!) 🎁
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What was the last cute romance book that you loved? 📖
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What was the last series that you started? 📚
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I've been starting (and completing) a lot of series this year 🙌🏼 Admittedly, half of them are rereads, but they still count, right? 😅
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Series rereads I've finished this year:
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
🏹 The Hunger Games
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
🐦‍⬛ Six of Crows
🍂 Heartstopper (up to date)
🦸🏻‍♀️ Renegades
 
Series I've finished this year (not rereads):
💚 The Green Bone Saga
🥰 Jansen Brothers
🌲 Lovelight Farms
🔍 Truly Devious (trilogy - still working on the continuations)
🫖 The Tea Dragon Society
🧚🏼‍♀️ These Hollow Vows
🃏 The Cardplay Duology
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I've also started several more, but I'm most proud of the ones I've completed ✅ There's something so satisfying about finishing a series, don't you think? 😂
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Have you read any of these yet? 📖
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What are your favorite adult fantasy series? ⚔️
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A few years ago, I devoured The Daevabad Trilogy and completely fell in love with the absolutely magnificent world-building 😍
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Adult fantasy can be tricky if you're used to the pacing in YA fantasy, but after some time, you might find that you really enjoy the way that the story develops 🙌🏼
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Some of my favorite completed adult fantasy series:
💚 The Green Bone Saga (Jade City, Jade War, Jade Legacy)
🧛🏻‍♂️ All Souls (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life)
🐺 The Wilderwood (For the Wolf, For the Throne)
⏳ Shades of Magic (A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, A Conjuring of Light)
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What's one book you'd recommend to someone just di What's one book you'd recommend to someone just diving into fiction for the first time? 📖
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I've asked this in the past, but I'm curious how the answers might change since so many books have come out in the last several years that I think would fit this perfectly 👌🏼
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I don't have many IRL friends who enjoy reading, but I have been lucky enough to recommend books to fiction newbies in the past and I usually start with The Midnight Library! 📚 I think it's a book everyone should read (but that's because it saved my life, so it's very special to me) and I especially recommend it during May, Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚
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‼️ I’m taking the next week away from social media/blogging for my own mental health. I’ll probably be lurking some but please note that I won’t be updating much of anything til after the 15th 🫶🏼
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Have you read The Midnight Library yet? ☕️
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Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if you set any)? 📊
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I was tagged by @estherfungreads to do a quarterly reading wrap-up:
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Total books read: 92
Rereads: 28
Favorite genres: fantasy & romance as per usual
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☕️ Personal favorite reads (not counting rereads):
Begin Again, Legends & Lattes, Happy Place
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☕️ Favorite new-to-me authors:
Angie Thomas, Maureen Johnson
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☕️ Favorite authors revisited:
Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, Marissa Meyer, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry
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☕️ Books that made me laugh (not counting rereads):
Funny Feelings, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Happy Place 
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☕️ Books that made me cry:
We Are All So Good at Smiling, The Crossover, Happy Place (yes it fits in both categories)
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☕️ Currently reading:
If the Shoe Fits, These Twisted Bonds, Crumbs
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☕️ What's left on my priority TBR:
Babel, A Curse for True Love, Foxglove, This Cursed Light, The Stardust Thief, A Wilderness of Stars, Painted Devils, Bring Me Your Midnight, Someone Just Like You, The Brothers Hawthorne, and several more tbh 
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Did you love any of your April reads so much that Did you love any of your April reads so much that you wanted to immediately turn around and read them again? 🤎
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I certainly felt that about a few of the books I read this past month, but especially:
🫖 The Tea Dragon Society - this entire MG graphic novel trilogy just warmed my heart so much. It's precious and wonderful and if you haven't read it, please do because you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.
🔍 Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - within the first couple of chapters, I was belly-laughing so hard I was crying. This was hilarious and adorable and I didn't want it to end. I immediately began recommending it to everyone. 
⛱️ Happy Place - because of course! I mean, this book did make me sob my eyes out multiple times, but it also made me belly laugh more than once as well. It was perfect in every way and very quickly became my second fave of Emily's books (just after PWMOV)!
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Thank goodness I'm a big fan of rereading because I know I'll be revisiting all of these books again in the future 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of my April favorites? 📚
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Convince me to read your FAVORITE book of all time Convince me to read your FAVORITE book of all time in the comments ☕️
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It's been a while since I've screamed about my favorite book, INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD by @gamwyn, in-feed... so here's another reminder to not just buy this, but actually READ IT - like RIGHT NOW 😉 I take every opportunity I can to recommend this one because it truly is unlike any other fantasy I've ever read and I just adore it with my ENTIRE HEART 🤎
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If you love hauntingly beautiful fantasy books with:
🔭 cinnamon roll astronomer boys
🌲 monstrous tree siren girls
🎶 villain falling for the hero
💫 stars and leaves and everything in between
you will absolutely LOVE this book 📖
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Have you read Into the Heartless Wood or anything else by Joanna? 📚
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If you could visit the setting where your current If you could visit the setting where your current read takes place, would you? 🧳
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I'm currently rereading Archenemies (Renegades 2) and I'd absolutely visit Gatlon City to see all of the people with superpowers - but I’d also be a little nervous as a “sidekick” civilian 🙈 Maybe Sketch could lend me some of his powers? ✍🏼 
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I'm also reading Stealing Infinity and I probably wouldn't visit because I'd be too scared of getting unalived right away ☠️ This is the problem with fantasy books... I simultaneously wanna visit but also just don't wanna be deceased within two seconds of entering the high-stakes world 😅 
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Lifestyle · June 15, 2020

How to Take Care of an Adopted Cat

This post has been sponsored by Cat’s Pride®. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that support The Espresso Edition.

My seven-year-old adopted cat, Luna, means the world to me, and I do everything I can to make sure she feels at home, no matter where we go. This means purchasing Cat’s Pride® Total Odor Control Unscented cat litter, and so much more!

I’m a total cat lady! My family always had cats when I was growing up, and I’ve even raised some of them since birth. I have a fierce love for kitties, and even though I’ve been around plenty of furbabies, none of them have been quite as special as my Luna-girl.

When I was nineteen, I adopted a little gray ball of fluff just a few weeks after she was born. She was the most sassy and playful out of her litter, and I knew she would be perfect for me! Luna has gone through some seriously challenging times with me and has also been there for the happiest moments of my life! Now, she spends her days lazing around with me and my husband—and we totally spoil her rotten.

Since I’ve had cats my whole life, I know exactly what to have on-hand when making the decision to adopt—like Cat’s Pride® litter (Save now with this coupon for $3 off your purchase of a Green Jug). It’s important to be prepared with at least the following five items!

5 Items You Need for Your Cat Right Now

These products are all Luna-approved!
Cat’s Pride® Total Odor Control Unscented Cat Litter

I’ve never met a cat quite as picky about her litter as my furbaby. However, she loves Cat’s Pride—and so do I. Not only does this litter lock away stinky kitty odors but it’s also 99% dust-free. This is especially excellent since we keep her litter box in the corner of our living room. What’s more is that all Cat’s Pride GREEN JUGS™ (like the one we use) are part of the Litter for Good™ program: with each purchase of these green jugs, a pound of litter is donated to shelters across America! Since the program’s launch, Cat’s Pride has donated over 8 million pounds of litter to animal welfare organizations, which helps free up shelter resources to spend toward helping cats find forever homes.

Food that’s specific to your cat

So you’ve adopted a cat. If they’re still a kitten, you want to make sure they’re being given the proper food with the right nutrients. Start with a wet food and follow the feeding instructions. If they’re an adult cat that needs some weight-management (like my chubby Lu), you’ll want to pick a food that helps enforce that diet. Make sure you learn a lot about your cat, don’t feed them too frequently (or infrequently), and even experiment with different forms of cat foods so that you know what they like the best!

Treats they love

Luna knows that every night before bed, she gets treats and snuggles! I’ve used treats to help her create good habits, and I give her the yummiest kitty snacks that help with her weight, give her “fresh breath” (cleaning her teeth), and that I know she loves!

Fun and helpful cat accessories

Of course, you want to make sure you have the necessities like a litter box liner and feeding bowls—but you also want to keep a couple of other things to create a comfortable environment for your cat. We love Jonny Cat® litter box liners because they’re the thickest tear-resistant liner leaving no mess behind. No wonder they’re the #1 liner leaving no mess behind! We purchased a scratchpad for Luna a few months ago, and it has become one of her favorite activities. She sharpens her claws on that, rather than our furniture, and then falls asleep in it every evening. We also invested in a brush that she adores. She looks forward to getting brushed until her fur shines! In addition, we keep little toys and some catnip on hand for playtime so that she stays active.

love and affection

This should be a no-brainer but so often, I hear about cats being shopped and dropped. It breaks my heart into a million pieces. Pets are family, and they should be treated as such. Adoption is so important because it gives neglected animals a forever home. And a forever home is what it should be. Don’t take in a cat (or any animal) if you don’t plan on cherishing it for life. Give it love and affection … or space, when necessary. Create a comforting and nurturing home and in return, you will end up with the best companion you’ve ever had!


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Ro // A Cup of Kims
2 years ago

Awww, what a cutie! I’ll have to look into this brand since the one we currently use is unscented as well, but because of that even thought we clean her box often, it still has a scent right after she goes. The odor lock on this would be a huge help! Thank you for sharing!

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Heather
2 years ago

She is such a beautiful cat! Like yourself I’ve always grown up around cats, and it’s nice to read a grounded cat care guide for a change.
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Rach
2 years ago

I’ll have to share this to my friends’ who have cats. Unfortunately, I’m extremely allergic to cats!

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Hillary Conheady
2 years ago

So many great tips here!! And love the pictures of your cute furry friend!

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Liz H.
2 years ago

Aww your kitty is so cute!!! I want one so bad! This sounds like a great product 🙂

Lizzie
http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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rebecca piersol
2 years ago

ooooh we have two cats, Daisy and Gatsby and I never thought I would be a cat girl, but I married into them 🙂 I need to check this brand out for sure. thx for sharing, Steph!

xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com/blog

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Morgan @ Baby Got Balance
2 years ago

Luna is adorable! I’ve got two adopted cats that I’ve had for 12 years and just foster failed a third (couldn’t help it!) These are some great tips for new cat guardians.

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Lily Ayala
2 years ago

Awe, Luna is so darn cute!! We have 2 pups…and although they are very different from cats, I know making them feel at home is SO important!

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Amanda @ A Good Hue
2 years ago

Luna is SO cute, she’s a total fluff ball! I have cats as well and agree, a good litter is SO important!

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Patricia Conte
2 years ago

What an adorable cat! I think these are really great ideas! I’m going to let my mom know about this litter!

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Sarah Lindner
2 years ago

What a cutie! Looks like she gets the 5 star treatment! Am the same with my Bear…anything for my fur baby! xoxo, Sarah

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wanderlustbeautydreams
2 years ago

Your cat looks so cute! I never had a pet in my home but always wanted to have one. These are great tips for those who plan to adopt.

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Adaleta Avdic
2 years ago

Your cat is the best for being so calm during the photo shoot, I can’t even imagine trying to do these shoot with mine. It would be a feat in and of itself, truly. I’ll have to check out this odor protection option because litter boxes get stanky!

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Becky @ Disney in your Day
2 years ago

Oh my goodness, what a big beautiful kitty! We actually had a kitten named Luna when we first got married, sadly she had feline leukemia and passed away 🙁 I totally agree with finding the food specific for your cat too. We’ve gone through some trial and error before realizing that one of our cats needs to be grain-free.

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Kileen
2 years ago

aww so cute! i have a 10-year old cat and he means the world to me! these photos are so sweet!

kileen
cute & little

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Jennifer Prince
2 years ago

I love cats!!! We have five, and we also foster a ton. We’re currently fostering NINE, so cat litter is always needed. Ha! Crazy cat ladies, unite! <3

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Anna english
2 years ago

Aren’t resuce animals the best? Your cat is too cute!

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Laura Leigh
2 years ago

Aw this is the sweetest! We don’t have a cat but my sister and her husband have adopted a couple. As well as my brother and his wife. Will send this their way. Thanks for sharing lady!

xo Laura Leigh
https://louellareese.com

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Tanvi
2 years ago

Your cat is super cute. She is being treated like a royal.

❥ tanvii.com

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Kait | Slumber & Scones
2 years ago

We are a dog household around here, but look at that precious fluff ball! Luna is so pretty, and looks like she has a wonderfully cozy life. Both of my dogs were adopted, and I love that I am able to give them a happy home.

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Greta Hollar
2 years ago

So many great tips! My husband is allergic to cats so we have dogs but your kitty is adorable!

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Jaimie Tucker
2 years ago

It’s so good you’re looking to rehome animals and give an animal a home that needs one by adopting xo

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Jamaria Johnson
2 years ago

You have such a big heart to be helping and adopting animals! This is very sweet and I will pass it along to my animal loving friends and family! Xo

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Deborah
2 years ago

OMG Luna is such a cutie! I’m all for adopting pets too (I got my furbaby from a rescue!) I’ve never had pets growing up but I have been thinking of getting a cat as well so these are great tips!

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Charity
2 years ago

Awe your kitty is so cute! I am a cat mom too! I have always loved cats and I adopted him from a rescue too!

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Charity
2 years ago

Awe your kitty is so cute! I am a cat mom too! I have always loved cats and I adopted him from a rescue too!

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Em
2 years ago

we have a cat, so may have to try this litter!

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Lux Pups
2 years ago

She is precious. Love and affection is number 1! Anything that helps with smells is great. Glad you both found something that works.

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Denise Kokinis
2 years ago

OMG my friend has a cat and her name is Luna also… although hers is hairless haha. Love is huge and I love knowing that you adopted her as well! Such a sweet gesture and looks like she is a princess in your house!

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Lee T
2 years ago

Aw Luna is so cute!! Clearly such a well loved Kitty!

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What was the last sequel/companion novel announcem What was the last sequel/companion novel announcement that got you really excited? 🤩
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I was SO thrilled when I saw @kristinaforest's announcement for The Partner Plot, an adult romance that follows Violet (the older sister of Lily from The Neighbor Favor) and her high school sweetheart 🩷 It's coming out in the spring of 2024 and I'm already counting down the days until it's in my hands 🙌🏼
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If you haven't read The Neighbor Favor yet, what are you waiting for? 😉 It's absolutely ADORABLE and I was so thrilled to get a copy of it in one of my @litlovebox packages - along with some delicious chocolates and coffee, of course ☕️ Use the code STEPH5 for a discount on your very own box (good til the end of May!) 🎁
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What was the last cute romance book that you loved? 📖
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What was the last series that you started? 📚
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I've been starting (and completing) a lot of series this year 🙌🏼 Admittedly, half of them are rereads, but they still count, right? 😅
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Series rereads I've finished this year:
🌊 All the Stars and Teeth
🏹 The Hunger Games
🦌 Shadow and Bone
❣️ Shades of Magic
🐦‍⬛ Six of Crows
🍂 Heartstopper (up to date)
🦸🏻‍♀️ Renegades
 
Series I've finished this year (not rereads):
💚 The Green Bone Saga
🥰 Jansen Brothers
🌲 Lovelight Farms
🔍 Truly Devious (trilogy - still working on the continuations)
🫖 The Tea Dragon Society
🧚🏼‍♀️ These Hollow Vows
🃏 The Cardplay Duology
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I've also started several more, but I'm most proud of the ones I've completed ✅ There's something so satisfying about finishing a series, don't you think? 😂
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Have you read any of these yet? 📖
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What are your favorite adult fantasy series? ⚔️
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A few years ago, I devoured The Daevabad Trilogy and completely fell in love with the absolutely magnificent world-building 😍
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Adult fantasy can be tricky if you're used to the pacing in YA fantasy, but after some time, you might find that you really enjoy the way that the story develops 🙌🏼
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Some of my favorite completed adult fantasy series:
💚 The Green Bone Saga (Jade City, Jade War, Jade Legacy)
🧛🏻‍♂️ All Souls (A Discovery of Witches, Shadow of Night, The Book of Life)
🐺 The Wilderwood (For the Wolf, For the Throne)
⏳ Shades of Magic (A Darker Shade of Magic, A Gathering of Shadows, A Conjuring of Light)
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Have you read any of these yet? 📚
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What's one book you'd recommend to someone just di What's one book you'd recommend to someone just diving into fiction for the first time? 📖
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I've asked this in the past, but I'm curious how the answers might change since so many books have come out in the last several years that I think would fit this perfectly 👌🏼
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I don't have many IRL friends who enjoy reading, but I have been lucky enough to recommend books to fiction newbies in the past and I usually start with The Midnight Library! 📚 I think it's a book everyone should read (but that's because it saved my life, so it's very special to me) and I especially recommend it during May, Mental Health Awareness Month! 💚
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‼️ I’m taking the next week away from social media/blogging for my own mental health. I’ll probably be lurking some but please note that I won’t be updating much of anything til after the 15th 🫶🏼
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Have you read The Midnight Library yet? ☕️
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Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if Have you reached your quarterly reading goals (if you set any)? 📊
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I was tagged by @estherfungreads to do a quarterly reading wrap-up:
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Total books read: 92
Rereads: 28
Favorite genres: fantasy & romance as per usual
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☕️ Personal favorite reads (not counting rereads):
Begin Again, Legends & Lattes, Happy Place
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☕️ Favorite new-to-me authors:
Angie Thomas, Maureen Johnson
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☕️ Favorite authors revisited:
Leigh Bardugo, V.E. Schwab, Marissa Meyer, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Emily Henry
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☕️ Books that made me laugh (not counting rereads):
Funny Feelings, Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers, Happy Place 
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☕️ Books that made me cry:
We Are All So Good at Smiling, The Crossover, Happy Place (yes it fits in both categories)
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☕️ Currently reading:
If the Shoe Fits, These Twisted Bonds, Crumbs
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☕️ What's left on my priority TBR:
Babel, A Curse for True Love, Foxglove, This Cursed Light, The Stardust Thief, A Wilderness of Stars, Painted Devils, Bring Me Your Midnight, Someone Just Like You, The Brothers Hawthorne, and several more tbh 
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Did you love any of your April reads so much that Did you love any of your April reads so much that you wanted to immediately turn around and read them again? 🤎
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I certainly felt that about a few of the books I read this past month, but especially:
🫖 The Tea Dragon Society - this entire MG graphic novel trilogy just warmed my heart so much. It's precious and wonderful and if you haven't read it, please do because you won't be able to wipe the smile off your face.
🔍 Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers - within the first couple of chapters, I was belly-laughing so hard I was crying. This was hilarious and adorable and I didn't want it to end. I immediately began recommending it to everyone. 
⛱️ Happy Place - because of course! I mean, this book did make me sob my eyes out multiple times, but it also made me belly laugh more than once as well. It was perfect in every way and very quickly became my second fave of Emily's books (just after PWMOV)!
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Thank goodness I'm a big fan of rereading because I know I'll be revisiting all of these books again in the future 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of my April favorites? 📚
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Convince me to read your FAVORITE book of all time Convince me to read your FAVORITE book of all time in the comments ☕️
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It's been a while since I've screamed about my favorite book, INTO THE HEARTLESS WOOD by @gamwyn, in-feed... so here's another reminder to not just buy this, but actually READ IT - like RIGHT NOW 😉 I take every opportunity I can to recommend this one because it truly is unlike any other fantasy I've ever read and I just adore it with my ENTIRE HEART 🤎
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If you love hauntingly beautiful fantasy books with:
🔭 cinnamon roll astronomer boys
🌲 monstrous tree siren girls
🎶 villain falling for the hero
💫 stars and leaves and everything in between
you will absolutely LOVE this book 📖
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Have you read Into the Heartless Wood or anything else by Joanna? 📚
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If you could visit the setting where your current If you could visit the setting where your current read takes place, would you? 🧳
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I'm currently rereading Archenemies (Renegades 2) and I'd absolutely visit Gatlon City to see all of the people with superpowers - but I’d also be a little nervous as a “sidekick” civilian 🙈 Maybe Sketch could lend me some of his powers? ✍🏼 
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I'm also reading Stealing Infinity and I probably wouldn't visit because I'd be too scared of getting unalived right away ☠️ This is the problem with fantasy books... I simultaneously wanna visit but also just don't wanna be deceased within two seconds of entering the high-stakes world 😅 
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My *gorgeous* coffee (I mean, seriously, this packaging 😍) was part of my March @litlovebox ☕️ You choose your book, and they'll pair it with coffee and chocolate! 🙌🏼 Use STEPH5 to subscribe and save 🤎
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Have you read either of the books I mentioned? 📚
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What was the last cartoon cover romance book you r What was the last cartoon cover romance book you read and loved? ☀️
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While a lot of people tend to use spring and summer as an "excuse" to read romance, I'm definitely someone who reads equal amounts of romance and fantasy all year long! 🥰
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A recent favorite of mine was The Neighbor Favor, which I picked for last month’s @litlovebox 📖 It was absolutely adorable in every way and I know I'll want to read it again in the future 🫶🏼
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In the past couple of months, I've also enjoyed:
🎤 Funny Feelings by Tarah DeWitt
🏰 The Renaissance of Gwen Hathaway by Ashley Schumacher
🍿 Never Been Kissed by Timothy Janovsky
📻 Ten Rules for Faking It by Sophie Sullivan
🌾 In the Weeds by BK Borison
🌲 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
🎒 Begin Again by Emma Lord
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The Neighbor Favor also paired wonderfully with the fantastic coffee and cookies that came in my @litlovebox package ☕️ Definitely one of the best bookish boxes I've seen out there, and you can use STEPH5 for a discount when you subscribe 📚
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Have you read any of these cute romances? 🤎 
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