What time of day do you find yourself reading the What time of day do you find yourself reading the most? 📖

No matter what happens during my day, without fail you will absolutely find me curled up in bed with a book every night 🛏️ I can’t let a day go by without reading, so getting an hour (or three) in before I catch some zzz’s is the best 🥱

However, I also spend a bit of time each day listening to my audiobooks - usually while I’m working on mindless tasks in the morning 🎧 And of course, if I wind up with free time in my afternoon or it’s a relaxing weekend, I love curling up in my library’s reading nook with my current read and a cup of coffee ☕️

What was the last book that kept you up way too late because you had to know what happened next? 💤

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What’s one series installment you’re excited f What’s one series installment you’re excited for this year? 📚
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After the dramatic ending of The Ballad of Never After, I’m counting down til the release of A Curse for True Love! 🦊 I need to know what happens next because I’m going absolutely nuts right now 😅
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I’m also so excited for Foxglove, The Brothers Hawthorne, This Cursed Light, and Threads of Power - a few series continuations that I just know are gonna be phenomenal! 🙌🏼
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Are any of these on your radar? 👀
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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 📖 
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Some of the titles I’m most excited about:
🎓 Begin Again by Emma Lord
📚 Exes and O’s by Amy Lea
🌻 In the Weeds by B.K. Borison
💕 Highly Suspicious and Unfairly Cute by Talia Hibbert
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Have you read any of these or are any of them on your TBR? 📝
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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

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 ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? ☕️
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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? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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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! 🙌🏼

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 🥹 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? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

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 😅

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 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 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! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Books, Monthly Wrap-Ups · August 31, 2020

The 10 Books I Read During the Month of August

August can officially be labeled as my favorite reading month of the year. It brought the most emotional books into my world.

I wasn’t expecting to be hit by so many waves of emotion while reading this past month. I found myself struggling to pay attention to my work throughout the day because all I wanted to do was wrap it all up so I could get to my books. There were a few impactful sequels and a couple of new releases. I read Victorian fantasy, women’s contemporary, romance, and post-mortal science fiction. Needless to say, it was a well-rounded month that really stood out to me!

I’m considering changing the way I share my reviews in the future. Rather than just dumping an entire month’s worth of reviews into one blog post, I may begin sharing individual reviews, and then a smaller wrap-up when the month comes to an end. I’m looking forward to writing more in-depth reviews about the books that I love!


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The 10 Books I Read in August

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Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer

Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer

Goodreads Synopsis:

Epic, heartbreaking, and darkly atmospheric, Into the Heartless Wood is the story of impossible love between a monstrous tree siren and a boy who lives at the edge of her wood. The forest is a dangerous place, where siren song lures men and women to their deaths. For centuries, a witch has harvested souls to feed the heartless tree, using its power to grow her domain. When Owen Merrick is lured into the witch’s wood, one of her tree-siren daughters, Seren, saves his life instead of ending it. Every night, he climbs over the garden wall to see her, and every night her longing to become human deepens. But a shift in the stars foretells a dangerous curse, and Seren’s quest to become human will lead them into an ancient war raging between the witch and the king who is trying to stop her.

Rating: ★★★★★

“Something calls out to him. I am different than I was. I do not want my mother’s song, my mother’s souls. I want – I do not know. But I want something more than the death that she offers me. I want something more than her voice, her power. I want something more. I want something mine.” It has been two days since I finished this book, and I still find myself somewhat speechless. I wasn’t sure Joanna Meyer could top Echo North – but this book was something truly spectacular. If I could give a book more than five stars, I would do so for this one in a heartbeat. I sat on my bed after reading the last pages, unsure of what to think or feel. I’m not sure I’ve ever been so deeply affected by a fantasy novel. I had to just sit in silence and allow the emotions to wash over me. I fought back tears for the last third of the story. Haunting. Breathtaking. Soul-shattering. Those are a few of the words I could use to describe this book. The character development is beautiful (even down to the chapter headings changing for Seren as the story goes on). It’s a true roller coaster of emotions as you fall in love with the characters and the characters fall in love with each other. There is such depth to this story, and I’ll never really get over it.

Midnight Sun by Stephenie Meyer

Midnight Sun By Stephenie Meyer

Goodreads Synopsis:

When Edward Cullen and Bella Swan met in Twilight, an iconic love story was born. But until now, fans have heard only Bella’s side of the story. At last, readers can experience Edward’s version in the long-awaited companion novel, Midnight Sun. This unforgettable tale as told through Edward’s eyes takes on a new and decidedly dark twist. Meeting Bella is both the most unnerving and intriguing event he has experienced in all his years as a vampire. As we learn more fascinating details about Edward’s past and the complexity of his inner thoughts, we understand why this is the defining struggle of his life. How can he justify following his heart if it means leading Bella into danger?

rating: ★★★★★

“I saw Persephone, pomegranate in hand. Dooming herself to the underworld.” This was the Twilight we deserved. I wasn’t even halfway through this book when I found myself wishing that the original saga had all been told from Edward’s perspective. However, now that I think about it, if that had been the case, this may not have felt quite as special. Edward is perceptive – clearly, with his ability to hear the thoughts of others. However, the way he perceives not only Bella, but the entire Cullen clan – and even the students at the high school – made me appreciate the characters even more. I fell even more in love with Carlisle and Esme, I was overcome with emotions when Alice would see the future, and I cheered like crazy as Jasper’s skills really came through! There was far more detail in this book than I even imagined there could be. I thought I knew Forks. I thought I understood Edward and Bella’s unbelievable relationship. I really thought Edward was a tool (haha?) but now I love him. It would still take a lot for me to switch from #TeamJacob, but that’s a whole other story. Going back to this world made me really nostalgic, happy, and peaceful. It was like meeting up with an old friend after years apart, and realizing that while a lot had changed, you still loved each other fiercely. I sincerely can’t wait for Stephenie Meyer to release more books!

Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

Goodreads Synopsis:

Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old. She believed she knew every horror and was beyond surprise. She was wrong. In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep. Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice—save the woman he loves, or everyone else?—while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the Muse of Nightmares, has not yet discovered what she’s capable of. As humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the citadel’s near fall, a new foe shatters their fragile hopes, and the mysteries of the Mesarthim are resurrected: Where did the gods come from, and why? What was done with thousands of children born in the citadel nursery? And most important of all, as forgotten doors are opened and new worlds revealed: Must heroes always slay monsters, or is it possible to save them instead?

rating: ★★★★★

Once again, I was swept up into the world of Weep and the tale that unfolded in this book. There have been many times where sequels have not lived up to their predecessors, but this book most definitely DID. It was excellent, emotional, and beautiful. Rather than primarily following Lazlo, this story centered on post-life Sarai and the struggles of being Minya’s puppet while also navigating ghost-hood, a new relationship, and the shift in her original powers. There was so much backstory in this book that I didn’t even know how badly I wanted – like the Ellens, what really happened with Eril-Fane and Azareen, and even WHY Lazlo ended up where he did. It didn’t tie everything up in a nice little bow at the end of the book, and I appreciate that. I like stories that have a little mystery and that leave a little opportunity for me to imagine the future of the characters, but I was grateful that it didn’t feel as though there were giant plotholes when it came time for the finale. I do hope there is more in this delicious, dreamy world because I am HOOKED.

I Was Told It Would Get Easier by Abbi Waxman

I Was Told It Would Get Easier by Abbi Waxman

Goodreads Synopsis:

Jessica and Emily Burnstein have very different ideas of how this college tour should go. For Emily, it’s a preview of freedom, exploring the possibility of her new and more exciting future. Not that she’s sure she even wants to go to college, but let’s ignore that for now. And maybe the other kids on the tour will like her more than the ones at school. . . . They have to, right? For Jessica, it’s a chance to bond with the daughter she seems to have lost. They used to be so close, but then Goldfish crackers and Play-Doh were no longer enough of a draw. She isn’t even sure if Emily likes her anymore. To be honest, Jessica isn’t sure she likes herself. Together with a dozen strangers–and two familiar enemies–Jessica and Emily travel the East Coast, meeting up with family and old friends along the way. Surprises and secrets threaten their relationship and, in the end, change it forever.

rating: ★★★★★

Abbi Waxman can do no wrong, I swear. I listened to the audiobook for this title, and I firstly just want to say that I DO recommend it. The narrator was excellent and I enjoyed the back-and-forth of Jessica and Emily in this format. After reading The Bookish Life of Nina Hill earlier this year, I knew I wanted to gobble up anything Waxman wrote – and I was super excited when I found out she was releasing this book. Each scenario in this college road trip story is told from both the perspectives of successful lawyer and mom, Jessica, as well as sixteen-year-old Emily (who is totally hiding a secret). The banter reminded me of my mom and myself when I was sixteen, and it made me really nostalgic. I think that a lot of women would be able to relate to this story, either for the mom’s perspective or the daughter’s. There’s some serious girl power in this book, and I appreciated the approach Jessica took to her long-time company when her higher-ups weren’t being fair to women in the workplace. I also loved the way that Emily – though struggling through some insecurities – had interests that weren’t the “typical” for a teenage girl. It felt much more realistic and I loved every second of it! I can only recommend this book because there was nothing about it that I could even remotely say that I disliked. It was fantastic from beginning to end.

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman

Goodreads Synopsis:

Rowan has gone rogue, and has taken it upon himself to put the Scythedom through a trial by fire. Literally. In the year since Winter Conclave, he has gone off-grid, and has been striking out against corrupt scythes—not only in MidMerica, but across the entire continent. He is a dark folk hero now—“Scythe Lucifer”—a vigilante taking down corrupt scythes in flames. Citra, now a junior scythe under Scythe Curie, sees the corruption and wants to help change it from the inside out, but is thwarted at every turn, and threatened by the “new order” scythes. Realizing she cannot do this alone—or even with the help of Scythe Curie and Faraday, she does the unthinkable, and risks being “deadish” so she can communicate with the Thunderhead—the only being on earth wise enough to solve the dire problems of a perfect world. But will it help solve those problems, or simply watch as perfection goes into decline?

rating: ★★★★★

Just… WOW. What a follow-up to Scythe. I didn’t really think the story could get any more interesting, because I was truly fascinated through the entire first book. However, I was proven wrong, because this sequel had me hooked from beginning to end. I was constantly wondering what would happen next, and I ended up flying through the last half in a matter of days. I would have finished this sooner had I not been doing a buddy-read and wanting to at least keep a similar pace to my friend. (Spoiler alert to how that went: I still finished quicker because I just couldn’t stop myself from reading). I listened to the audiobook for this, and it was excellent. So I can now say that both the physical copy and audiobook are equally phenomenal and I suggest either – as long as you READ THESE NOW. I can’t believe I waited so long to begin them. Neal Shusterman is a genius. Now onto The Toll.

The Vanishing Throne by Elizabeth May

The Vanishing Throne by Elizabeth May

Goodreads Synopsis:

Everything she loved is gone. Trapped. Aileana Kameron, the Falconer, disappeared through the fae portal she was trying to close forever. Now she wakes in an alien world of mirrors, magic, and deception—a prisoner of the evil fae Lonnrach, who has a desperate and deadly plan for his new captive. Tortured. Time after agonizing time Lonnrach steals Aileana’s memories, searching for knowledge to save his world. Just when she’s about to lose all hope, Aileana is rescued by an unexpected ally and returns home, only to confront a terrifying truth. The city of Edinburgh is now an unrecognizable wasteland. And Aileana knows the devastation is all her fault. Transformed. The few human survivors are living in an underground colony, in an uneasy truce with a remnant of the fae. It is a fragile alliance, but an even greater danger awaits: the human and fae worlds may disappear forever. Only Aileana can save both worlds, but in order to do so she must awaken her latent Falconer powers. And the price of doing so might be her life…

rating: ★★★★★

A wonderful, action-packed sequel that had me itching for more! I knew I wouldn’t be disappointed after reading The Falconer, and I’ve already ordered the next book in this trilogy because I’m dying to find out how this all comes to an end. This book doesn’t keep you sitting around waiting for something interesting to occur. Nearly every chapter has something thrilling, whether it’s vicious pixies, torturous daydreams (or daymares?), and even battles of giant proportions. The ending left me on the edge of my seat. I HAVE TO KNOW WHAT’S NEXT.

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Beach Read by Emily Henry

Goodreads Synopsis:

A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters. Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction. January Andrews writes bestselling romance. When she pens a happily ever after, he kills off his entire cast. They’re polar opposites. In fact, the only thing they have in common is that for the next three months, they’re living in neighboring beach houses, broke, and bogged down with writer’s block. Until, one hazy evening, one thing leads to another and they strike a deal designed to force them out of their creative ruts: Augustus will spend the summer writing something happy, and January will pen the next Great American Novel. She’ll take him on field trips worthy of any rom-com montage, and he’ll take her to interview surviving members of a backwoods death cult (obviously). Everyone will finish a book and no one will fall in love. Really.

rating: ★★★★☆

It’s been quite some time since I’ve enjoyed a contemporary romance novel as much as I did with this one. It was a quick “read” (I listened to the audiobook), and remained mostly lighthearted. In the Reader’s Guide at the end of the book, the author does a wonderful job describing what the plot of this book would look like for readers vs. writers: if you’re a reader, this book is about “a disillusioned romance author and a literary fiction writer who make a deal to swap genres for the summer.” If you’re a writer, this book is about “writer’s block” (simply put). I saw – and loved – both of these themes. The characters captured my attention in a heartbeat, and I felt their longing, pain, anger, desire, and all range of emotions as I read. I loved the side characters and their progression. I certainly recommend this book if you want a *mostly* lighthearted book with a hint of melancholy and a touch of sultry sass.

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

Goodreads Synopsis:

In a time when Shadowhunters are barely winning the fight against the forces of darkness, one battle will change the course of history forever. Welcome to the Infernal Devices trilogy, a stunning and dangerous prequel to the New York Times bestselling Mortal Instruments series. The year is 1878. Tessa Gray descends into London’s dark supernatural underworld in search of her missing brother. She soon discovers that her only allies are the demon-slaying Shadowhunters—including Will and Jem, the mysterious boys she is attracted to. Soon they find themselves up against the Pandemonium Club, a secret organization of vampires, demons, warlocks, and humans. Equipped with a magical army of unstoppable clockwork creatures, the Club is out to rule the British Empire, and only Tessa and her allies can stop them…

rating: ★★★★☆

My friend has been asking me to read these books for nearly as long as they’ve been released. I finally borrowed her trilogy so I could form my own thoughts. I read part of the first Mortal Instruments book about ten years ago. I wasn’t even halfway through when I chose not to finish it because the demonic themes were unsettling. I did see the movie (which I didn’t enjoy) and the first few episodes of the TV show (which I also didn’t enjoy). I was pretty convinced that I wasn’t going to be able to get through The Infernal Devices because of the same themes. However, I pushed through, and… I’m glad I did. The book has pretty typical love triangle vibes, with a bad boy and a sweet boy. I love the sweet boy. I don’t care for the main protagonist, Tessa, because I feel as though she is quite naive, haughty, and careless. That may change as I continue to read the trilogy, mind you. I really enjoyed the profound quotes. The different “downworlders” were really intriguing for me. It is a very creepy book, so if you’re someone who spooks easily, such as myself, here’s your head’s up. But if you can get through the scary elements, it’s got a great plot and ends on a pretty interesting cliffhanger.

The Love Square by Laura Jane Williams

The Love Square by Laura Jane Williams

Goodreads Synopsis:

She’s single. But it can still be complicated… Penny Bridge has always been unlucky in love. So she can’t believe it when she meets a remarkable new man. Followed by another. And then another… And all of them want to date her. Penny has to choose between three. But are any of them The One?

rating: ★★★☆☆

** spoiler alert ** Well, I’m feeling incredibly… neutral. I truly loved the beginning of this book. I’m all for an insta-romance and even a love triangle, so I had really high expectations. It started out super cute, and I really adored the connections made. There was some depth with Penny’s cancer history and her insecurities with love. However, as the story went on, I felt as though a lot of it was repetitive and then I just began to get frustrated with Penny’s self-sabotaging lifestyle AND her refusal to admit her love for Francesco. I also got REALLY mad when Francesco basically became a toxic, emotionally abusive presence in her life and she STILL wound up with him. I get pretty irritated with the “having a baby fixes everything” tropes, but in this case, I would have been much more satisfied with Penny just committing to being a mother and enjoying the process of her sister’s surrogacy – rather than Francesco coming into the mix to create that “father/boyfriend figure” at the end. There were things I loved and things I hated and I just kind of wound up feeling MEH about the whole thing towards the end. So… a very enthusiastic three stars from me. (The narration was lovely as always, thanks to Carrie Hope Fletcher – one of my favorite narrators EVER).

Fireborne by Rosaria Munda

Fireborne by Rosaria Munda

Goodreads Synopsis:

Annie and Lee were just children when a brutal revolution changed their world, giving everyone—even the lowborn—a chance to test into the governing class of dragonriders. Now they are both rising stars in the new regime, despite backgrounds that couldn’t be more different. Annie’s lowborn family was executed by dragonfire, while Lee’s aristocratic family was murdered by revolutionaries. Growing up in the same orphanage forged their friendship, and seven years of training have made them rivals for the top position in the dragonriding fleet. But everything changes when survivors from the old regime surface, bent on reclaiming the city. With war on the horizon and his relationship with Annie changing fast, Lee must choose to kill the only family he has left or to betray everything he’s come to believe in. And Annie must decide whether to protect the boy she loves . . . or step up to be the champion her city needs. From debut author Rosaria Munda comes a gripping adventure that calls into question which matters most: the family you were born into, or the one you’ve chosen.

rating: ★★★☆☆

** spoiler alert ** Dragons and politics – what’s not to enjoy, right? I think I was expecting something along the lines of How to Train Your Dragon, but designed for young adults. That was… not what I got. This book started out painfully slow. There was a lot of backstory, and while I don’t mind a good backstory (or 2 or 3), I felt as though it kind of dragged on, when it could have given us premonition for the future, and then been over and done with. As far as the relationships – they were confusing! Annie (otherwise known as Antigone) is clearly in love with Lee (also known as Leo and Leon… the multiple names thing really threw me off) but while Lee is clearly in love with her, he wastes his time on Chrissa, and Annie wastes time on some kid named Duck, and then they also decide they clearly can’t be together? But then they decide they CAN be together. Okay, it’s final, they’re gonna be together. But now they aren’t together? Alright, this was how it was the entire book, and it never really truly had a resolution aside from knowing “where they stood.” In conclusion, it’s filled with some great dragon fights and towards the end, the story picks up pretty well, but if it’s going to be a series, I probably won’t be in the mood to finish the other books because this one didn’t really suck me in quite enough.


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  1. Marieke says

    August 31, 2020 at 9:57 AM

    Hi! I already have some of the books on my to read list 😀 Very nice post and I’m definitely gonna follow your blog for further inspiration!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:19 AM

      That’s awesome to hear! I really hope you get a chance to read a few more of them soon – and if you do, let me know what you think of them!

      Reply
  2. Lucy says

    August 31, 2020 at 10:49 AM

    Some really good books here! I’ve been wanting to read The Love Square, I may give it a try after reading your review! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:19 AM

      I hope you enjoy it more than I did! I gave it a try after reading another review similar to my own, and it seems like this really is the verdict on the story haha.

      Reply
  3. Jenny in Neverland says

    August 31, 2020 at 11:39 AM

    I love emotional books so thank you for these recommendations! I really need to read Midnight Sun!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:20 AM

      It was such a wonderfully nostalgic adventure, seeing the world through Edward’s eyes! I hope you love it!

      Reply
  4. Rachel says

    August 31, 2020 at 11:56 AM

    I have been I such a book slump lately but I did read Beach Read this past month and thought it was so cute! I’m hoping that I’ll return to my normal reading schedule in September!

    Rachel
    http://www.hello-her.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:21 AM

      Beach Read was definitely cute! I think I would have had even more appreciation for it if I was a writer myself. But it is certainly a favorite in the contemporary category now!

      Reply
  5. rebecca says

    August 31, 2020 at 12:29 PM

    always in awe of how much you can read each month and look forward to your reviews! thx for Sharing these Steph!

    xx rebecca // thecrystalpress.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:21 AM

      Ah – when it’s prioritized, it happens without even thinking about it 😉 I can’t imagine *not* reading as much as I do, honestly!

      Reply
  6. Bennett Flaherty says

    August 31, 2020 at 2:13 PM

    Wow, you’ve been busy this month! Thanks so much for the great recommendations! I’m going to add a couple of these to my beach reading list in a couple weeks 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:22 AM

      I always am! I read 10-12 books per month, and it takes little effort because it’s my form of self-care and really my only hobby. It just makes me so happy! Beach Read wold be perfect for your beach reading 😉

      Reply
  7. Ellie says

    August 31, 2020 at 4:08 PM

    Oh wow, that’s a lot of books in a month! Some great sounding books here 🙂

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:22 AM

      I usually read between 10-12, and while that shocks a lot of people, it really doesn’t feel like so many to me! I just love books and diving into the worlds they create 🙂

      Reply
  8. Neely Moldovan says

    August 31, 2020 at 5:10 PM

    Ihave the love square on my list! I enjoyed beach read a lot. I need to check the others out.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:23 AM

      I hope you like The Love Square more than I did haha. It really fell flat for me through the entire second half. But yes, Beach Read was quite enjoyable!

      Reply
  9. Anika says

    August 31, 2020 at 5:30 PM

    Wow, you had a great reading month! So many 5-star reads. I felt exactly the same way about The Love Square, it was very “meh” and let me down. I thought the premise sounded good but it just didn’t deliver! I’m adding Into The Heartless Woods to my list ☺️

    Anika | chaptersofmay.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:24 AM

      I actually read it because of your review. I trust your judgment, but of course, I always want to form my own thoughts on books, and since I love the author’s other work, I thought maaaybe I’d have a differing opinion. Guess it really is just a “meh” book! I hope you enjoy Into the Heartless Wood if you get a chance to read it. It was truly spectacular!

      Reply
  10. Charity says

    August 31, 2020 at 7:15 PM

    This makes me want to grab a cup of coffee and cozy up with a book! I haven’t read any of these before, so I will have to check them out. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:24 AM

      Well, there’s a decent amount of sequels on the list, but I suggest reading their predecessors or the standalone options mentioned! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Kelly Bolen says

    August 31, 2020 at 7:29 PM

    OOOOOH, the mom and daughter book intrigues me! I have a great relationship with my daughter and have never really read any books that focused on that. I will need to add it to my September book list!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:25 AM

      Abbi Waxman does a spectacular job writing from both the mother and daughter perspective. I think a lot of it stems from the fact that she is a mother to a teenager, herself! So it feels very relatable and realistic. I love her work so much and this book was no exception. It was fantastic!

      Reply
  12. Katrina says

    August 31, 2020 at 8:55 PM

    I’ve had some of these on my TBR list for a while now! Great reviews. I look forward to reading.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:26 AM

      I look forward to hearing what you think once you’ve read them 🙂

      Reply
  13. Jennifer Prince says

    August 31, 2020 at 9:26 PM

    Midnight Sun sounds interesting! I haven’t read the Twilight books or seen the movie, but obviously she’s a fab writer. I’d love to read something of hers that is less mainstream (at least so far – who knows – there may be a movie someday!).

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:27 AM

      Well, if you haven’t read the books or seen the movies, I really do suggest the original Saga first. Midnight Sun is the same storyline as Twilight but told from an alternate perspective (Edward’s rather than Bella’s), and it really doesn’t hold the same emotion if you haven’t already read Twilight. I hope that makes sense! It was fantastic, but definitely written for the long-time fans!

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  14. Lecy | A Simpler Grace says

    August 31, 2020 at 10:12 PM

    I also read Midnight Sun this month and loved it. Like you, I wish the original series had been more like this one. It felt complete. Glad you had a good reading month!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:28 AM

      I just SO loved seeing the world from Edward’s eyes, which surprised me considering I’ve never really liked Edward very much. But this book helped change my mind in a lot of ways – and it helped me appreciate the other characters even more! I’m glad you enjoyed it too!

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  15. Melissa says

    August 31, 2020 at 10:42 PM

    August was such a bad month for me in relation to books. I read like 2 or 3 when I normally read more! Also, I’m still not sure if I want to read Midnight Sun, somehow it feels like it can ruin the whole Twilight saga for me. I was such a big fan!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:29 AM

      I’m so sorry to hear that. I hope September is better for you 🙂 I’m not sure why Midnight Sun would ruin the saga for you, when it’s just Twilight told from Edward’s perspective 😉 I hope you give it a try because clearly, I thought it was phenomenal.

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  16. Kileen says

    August 31, 2020 at 11:40 PM

    All of these books sound so enticing! I’ve read a few books you’ve recommended now and I have to say I have never been disappointed! I may read “The Vanishing Throne” next!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:29 AM

      If you’re hoping to read The Vanishing Throne, I’d suggest you read the first book, The Falconer before doing so. That way there’s no confusion! If you’ve already read The Falconer, then more power to ya!

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  17. Merry says

    August 31, 2020 at 11:40 PM

    Thank you for your recommendations! There are so many great books here. I want to read The Vanishing Throne and add the rest to my list xxx

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:30 AM

      Definitely read The Falconer before The Vanishing Throne, since it’s a sequel haha! I guess I should specify throughout my reviews when a book is part of a series!

      Reply
  18. Becky says

    September 1, 2020 at 8:52 AM

    I LOVED the Scythe series. I’ll be curious to see what you think of The Toll. Like any big trilogy I thought it struggled a little to bring everything to its conclusion but overall I really liked it. I feel like this series should have taken off more and been the next Hunger Games or Divergent.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:31 AM

      I’m a little more than halfway through The Toll now and I’m really enjoying it so far, though the back and forth in time is throwing me off a little bit. I’m having a hard time keeping track of what’s happening and when haha! But I have high hopes for the finale. I’m sure I’ll at least have some moments of surprise, even if I’m not 100% satisfied with the outcome. I’m shocked it’s not more popular. It definitely has the potential to be!

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  19. Christa says

    September 1, 2020 at 9:28 AM

    I love your book posts! I Was Told It Would Be Easier is next on my list. I can’t wait to read it because I loved Nina Hill so much.

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:31 AM

      I really do hope you get a chance to read it. Nina Hill is my favorite book of all time, so naturally, I had to pick up Abbi’s newest release. I’m glad I did. It was so precious!

      Reply
  20. Lizzie says

    September 1, 2020 at 11:25 AM

    Look like you read so many good books! I’ve been wanting to make more time for reading so I’ll keep these in mind <3

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:38 AM

      I hope you get a chance to give them a try – even if they’re in audiobook form so that you can listen on-the-go 🙂

      Reply
  21. Greta says

    September 1, 2020 at 11:29 AM

    I’m waiting on a list at my library for Midnight Sun. I’ve been dying to read it!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:38 AM

      I hope you love it as much as I did!

      Reply
  22. Lee says

    September 1, 2020 at 1:07 PM

    I love how diverse your reading taste is – you love so many different styles and it’s so clear how passionate you are about reading in general! I need to check out a bunch of these books.

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:37 AM

      I really do love a ton of different books – though I primarily stick with fantasy/sci-fi and contemporary/romcoms. I really just love reading in general! It is my number one form of self-care, and truly my only hobby!

      Reply
  23. Emily Wilkinson says

    September 1, 2020 at 2:34 PM

    I have heard I Was Told It Would Get Easier is fantastic – it’s officially on my TBR!

    Reply
    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:37 AM

      It really was adorable. Have you read The Bookish Life of Nina Hill? Abbi Waxman, the author, can really do no wrong in my eyes haha!

      Reply
  24. Natasha Evans says

    September 2, 2020 at 6:42 AM

    Love the sound of Beach Read! You managed to read so much in August – I need to up my game!

    Tash – A Girl with a View

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      September 2, 2020 at 10:39 AM

      It was a really well-written book. I’m glad I got a chance to read it before summer truly came to an end. It was the perfect seasonal finale book 🙂

      Reply
  25. Deborah says

    September 2, 2020 at 12:23 PM

    I LOVE Abbi Waxman and I have that book “I was Told it Would Ge Easier” on my to-read list! Glad to hear you liked it – I definitely need to read it now!

    Reply
  26. Aliya Gulamhusein says

    September 2, 2020 at 4:31 PM

    I haven’t read any of the books you did in August but I really like the reviews. Thinking I’ll add a few of these onto my list. I recently started reading The Guest list.

    Reply
  27. Laura Leigh says

    September 3, 2020 at 12:22 PM

    I was told this would get easier sounds absolutely amazing and right up my alley. Definitely ordering that right now to read next. Thank you so much for sharing and for your amazing reviews as always. So impressed you read 10 books!

    xo Laura Leigh
    https://louellareese.com

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  28. Adaleta Avdic says

    September 3, 2020 at 1:49 PM

    I always love seeing the countless books you read each month, but I do love how you have the reviews right next to all of them too. This might be a random question, but what’s your favorite time of day to read?

    Reply
  29. Ffi Mind Over Meds says

    September 5, 2020 at 7:43 AM

    10 books! That’s incredible in a month! These all look like really exciting books. I particularly like the look of The Love Square. May need to add it to my reading list! I can’t wait to see what you read in September. I’m currently finishing the four hour work week!

    Reply
  30. Carolyn says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:41 PM

    We’re taking a road trip soon so you better believe I’m going to take this list with me to the library! This weather makes me want to curl up with a good book too. Thank you for your helpful reviews! I feel more informed about which ones to try and which ones I can pass on.

    Reply
  31. Marlene says

    September 8, 2020 at 12:44 PM

    Thanks for the list!! I am always looking for good book recommendations and haven’t read any of these!

    Reply
  32. Alex says

    September 8, 2020 at 3:31 PM

    Actually have a few of these already on my list to read, but now after your reviews they’ve moved up to the top of my list! Thanks for putting this together!

    Alex | adoredbyalex.com

    Reply
  33. Alice says

    September 8, 2020 at 9:14 PM

    I read Midnight Sun this month too!! It totally gave me all of the nostalgic feels. Ahhh Twilight!! Going to have to check out the rest of your list. I too cant’ get enough of YA fantasy!!

    Reply
  34. Erin says

    September 12, 2020 at 1:53 AM

    Thank you so much!! This introduced me to a lot of books I can’t wait to read!!

    Reply
  35. Shirsha says

    September 15, 2020 at 3:24 AM

    Wow! You’ve got so many 5 stars on this list. Must have made for some amazing reading. 🙂

    I’ve never read Twilight – only saw the movies, but your take on The Midnight Sun is making me want to get into the whole series.

    Reply

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What are your favorite high seas adventure books? What are your favorite high seas adventure books? 🏴‍☠️

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 ⚓️

Have you read All the Stars and Teeth? 🧜🏼‍♀️

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How would your favorite book character take their How would your favorite book character take their coffee? ☕️
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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? 🙈 Maybe I did, but it was fun 🤷🏻‍♀️
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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! 🙌🏼

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 🥹 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? 📖 Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? 🥰

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? 🐒

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 😅

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 📖 That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful 🥰 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! 🙈 

If only I could have more days like that 😂 Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? ☀️

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Why did you join bookstagram? 📖 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Why did you join bookstagram? 📖
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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 🥹
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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 🤷🏻‍♀️ 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 ☕️
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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 🙌🏼 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 🙈 Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! 📚
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How long have you been on bookstagram? 📱
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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? ☕️
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There have been quite a few characters I've read about this month who I'd love to sit down and chat with over a hot bev 🥰
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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! 🙌🏼
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? 📚
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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? 📚

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors 🙈 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! 🙌🏼

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 🗓️

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? 💭

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