What are some of your favorite dystopian novels? 🔥
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This was one of the first questions I asked when I joined bookstagram, but I wanted to revisit it because this community has grown and I'm curious to see if I'll get any unfamiliar responses! 🤔
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I recently began reading Escaping Eleven (big thank-you to @entangledteen for sending this copy my way) and I'm really enjoying the Fallout-meets-Divergent kinda vibes 🏢
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Have you read this one? 📖 
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Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns and Roses (the series) really worth all the hype? 😳
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This is something I've been considering a lot since joining bookstagram 📱 Up until last year, I didn't even know this was a popular series at all - let alone possibly the MOST popular series (in the bookish world) 🤯 And it's not just popular because it's loved; there are a lot of mixed thoughts on this fandom as a whole 🧚🏼‍♀️
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In the past few months, I took it upon myself to read all the books leading up to A Court of Silver Flames and I'm getting BRUTALLY HONEST on the blog with my thoughts regarding this fantasy series 🤭 If you're curious, head to the link in my bio to check it out 🔗
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What's the last book that made you SQUIRM? 🥴
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I've been looking forward to reading THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS, primarily due to the amount of mixed reviews (I love forming my own opinion on super hyped books 🙈), but I guess I didn't read those reviews very well because I was not expecting for it to make my HEART RACE 🫀 BLOOD PUMP 🩸 and SKIN CRAWL 🐛
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Have you read this 1920's-Shanghai-gang-Romeo-&-Juliet retelling? 🗡 
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What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LE What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LEAD? 👸🏻
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I have a list a mile long (actually, approximately thirty books/series long, if we're being realistic) and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO is just one of them! 😱
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I'm a huge fan of a badass leading lady, so I wrote up an entire post about this topic and I'm hoping you'll decide to check it out (LINK IN BIO) 💻
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Do you participate in book clubs (or group/buddy r Do you participate in book clubs (or group/buddy reads)? 🤝
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I had never been part of a book club until I joined bookstagram 😱 I've participated in a few virtual ones in the last year and now I'm HOSTING MY OWN 🙌🏼
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Yesterday was the first group discussion for February's pick: Wicked Lovely 🦋 This is one of my favorite books/series of all time, so introducing it to my friends (and finding others who have already read it and wanted to reread) is SO much fun 🥳
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Should I keep this virtual book club/group read going and pick a new title for next month? 📖 
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“𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔?” 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔.
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒘, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔. “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆. 𝑨 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.”
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue left its mark on me - but I didn’t even know it until I was halfway through a voice text to my booksta bestie @ivashclove 🙈 She asked me if it lived up to the hype or left me feeling underwhelmed... and I had way more to say than I realized! 😱
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My full review can be found on my blog (LINK IN BIO) 💻 And I’m curious to know what you think of this book if you’ve read it! ✨
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P.S. Thank you THANK YOU, Kait, for sending this beautiful book to me - it made reading it even more special 🤍
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What’s one series that’s grown on you over tim What’s one series that’s grown on you over time? 📚
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When I say I *hated* ACOTAR, I mean I really, really hated it 🙈 I tried reading it three times over the years and probably disliked it more with each read 😅 I didn’t understand why all these people were hyping it up when I joined bookstagram 🤔
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I gave it one final try this past autumn and after getting past that awful first book (I don’t think I’ll ever change my mind on that), I was super surprised 🤯 The following books included great character development and world-building, had relatable and emotional moments, and it made me want to continue the series! 📖 Now, I won’t call myself a mega-fan or anything, but I’m about to read ACOFAS and I’m quite looking forward to the release of ACOSF (even though I hate Nesta - don’t @ me 🙊)
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Books · January 28, 2021

I’m Hosting a Virtual Book Club!


Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr open to reveal the title page by a burning candle and a mug of black coffee

Since attending a book club is kind of tricky right now, I’m hosting a virtual one during the month of February! Our first book? Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr.

I planned on re-reading Wicked Lovely in February because it’s one of my favorite series ever and what better time to start it all over again than my birthday month? I had mentioned buddy-reading it with a few friends, but suddenly, my list of friends to read it with began to grow and I realized that it would be way more fun to get more people in on this dark faerie goodness.

I broached the subject on Instagram last week and was met with a pretty awesome response! Some people wanted a chance to read the books again, and others had never heard of it but thought it’d be fun to give it a try. This is the official announcement for February’s group read of Wicked Lovely!


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Wicked Lovely book open to the title page with a cup of coffee, a burning candle, and a stack of sweaters

Let me tell you a little bit about the book and the plan for this virtual group read.

Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely #1) by Melissa Marr

Rule #3: Don’t stare at invisible faeries.
Aislinn has always seen faeries. Powerful and dangerous, they walk hidden in the mortal world. Aislinn fears their cruelty – especially if they learn of her Sight – and wishes she were as blind to their presence as other teens.

Rule #2: Don’t speak to invisible faeries.
Now faeries are stalking her. One of them, Keenan, who is equal parts terrifying and alluring, is trying to talk to her, asking questions Aislinn is afraid to answer.

Rule #1: Don’t ever attract their attention.
But it’s too late. Keenan is the Summer King, who has sought his queen for nine centuries. Without her, summer itself will perish. He is determined that Aislinn will become the Summer Queen at any cost — regardless of her plans or desires.

Suddenly none of the rules that have kept Aislinn safe are working anymore, and everything is on the line: her freedom; her best friend, Seth; her life; everything.

Faery intrigue, mortal love, and the clash of ancient rules and modern expectations swirl together in Melissa Marr’s stunning twenty-first-century faery tale.

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I read this series for the first time in high school and since then I’ve read it more times than I can count. These were the books that got me interested in faeries. I have read a lot of faerie books over the years, but I still think this is, without a doubt, the superior “faerietale.” It’s totally underrated and I’m not sure why. It really does have something in it for every fantasy-lover!

Here’s what you can expect from February’s group read: This is a read-at-your-own-pace book club. The book is not long, at just over 300 pages, but I want everyone to feel comfortable reading at their typical speed. So, don’t feel bad if you finish in a day or if it takes you until the end of the month! Each Sunday, I will be logging into our group chat platform, Telegram, to pose a few questions regarding the book. These will be spoiler-free questions to launch a discussion that everyone can take part in! If you’re in a different time zone, no worries. You can answer when it’s most convenient for you. I want this to be very relaxed and fun for everyone involved. If you have any questions, please feel free to leave a comment or email me!

coffee pouring from a French press next to Wicked Lovely book

Would you like to join February’s group read of Wicked Lovely? Sign up below to get all the details at the start of the month!


In: Books · Tagged: book club, buddy read, faerie book, fantasy book, fantasy novel, group read, virtual book club, Wicked Lovely, Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

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Comments

  1. Kayleigh Zara says

    January 28, 2021 at 9:53 AM

    This is such a lovely idea and one that I’m sure will be loved and appreciated by many book lovers. The book sounds incredible for the first month x

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  2. Margot says

    January 28, 2021 at 10:55 AM

    This is such an amazing idea.
    I’m gonna look more into this book.
    It sounds so interesting. I love the thematic of fairies
    xx
    Margot
    https://troughthepasturesofthesky.com

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  3. Bex says

    January 28, 2021 at 12:44 PM

    This sounds like such a fun idea! I hope it all goes well and you enjoy your reread ☺️

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  4. Lindsey says

    January 28, 2021 at 3:34 PM

    I’m not sure how many books I’ve read about faeries. They’ve been IN stuff, but not the main focus. This sounds like an amazing book – always a great recommendation when you know it’s one you’ll go back to time and time again.

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  5. Neely Moldovan says

    January 28, 2021 at 4:43 PM

    What a fun idea! My book club went virtual during the pandemic but it’s still been super fun!

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  6. Katie says

    January 28, 2021 at 4:47 PM

    OMG I love this! I’m on a book buying ban until I finish the ones I already own, but this is such a sweet way to build a community in a time when we can’t go out much!

    Katie | katieemmabeauty.com

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  7. Raji says

    January 28, 2021 at 5:55 PM

    It’s been a while since I’ve read anything about faeries. This sounds like an interesting read, I’ll have to check it out!

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  8. Lauren says

    January 28, 2021 at 8:25 PM

    What a great idea to build a community of people who can support, chat and enjoy each other’s company. A great idea especially during this pandemic when so many people have extra time on their hands or live alone.

    Thank you for sharing.
    Lauren

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  9. Sarah Lindner says

    January 29, 2021 at 9:18 AM

    What a fun idea! I think it’s a great opportunity to connect with others over a shared interest, especially during this rough time! xoxo, Sarah

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  10. Tanvi Rastogi says

    January 29, 2021 at 10:21 AM

    Oh! I love this idea. I will see if I can grab a copy at my library and join you 🙂

    ❥ tanvii.com

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 2, 2021 at 1:32 PM

      I’d definitely love that! Let me know if you decide to join in. This coming Sunday will be the first chat 🙂

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  11. Lizzie says

    January 29, 2021 at 10:59 AM

    This is such a fun idea and you’re the perfect person to host one! I know it will be a success!

    Lizzie
    http://www.lizzieinlace.com

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  12. Annie says

    January 29, 2021 at 2:03 PM

    This is such a great idea! I’ve never been a part of a book club, but this sounds like so much fun! Thank you for setting this up!

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  13. Adaleta Avdic says

    January 30, 2021 at 5:47 PM

    I just joined, and I love that this kindle version is so affordable. Some of the books I’ve been reading recently are literally $15+ for even the Kindle version so it’s nice to see something that’s a little less!

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 2, 2021 at 1:31 PM

      I was so excited when I saw the Kindle version was so cheap! I’m thrilled you decided to join. Let me know if you have any issues receiving the confirmation email or getting into the group chat. The first discussion will be this coming Sunday! 🙂

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  14. Simona says

    February 2, 2021 at 1:15 PM

    I’ve signed up for the book club – hopefully this will make me more prone to reading as this book sounds great!
    Can’t wait to join – it’s my first ever book club x

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    • Stephanie Whitman says

      February 2, 2021 at 1:30 PM

      That’s so exciting! Once you get the email, let me know if you have any challenges with getting into the group chat 🙂 Happy to have you join in (and definitely hoping you enjoy Wicked Lovely)!

      Reply

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What are some of your favorite dystopian novels? 🔥
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This was one of the first questions I asked when I joined bookstagram, but I wanted to revisit it because this community has grown and I'm curious to see if I'll get any unfamiliar responses! 🤔
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I recently began reading Escaping Eleven (big thank-you to @entangledteen for sending this copy my way) and I'm really enjoying the Fallout-meets-Divergent kinda vibes 🏢
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Have you read this one? 📖 
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Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns Controversial question time: is A Court of Thorns and Roses (the series) really worth all the hype? 😳
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This is something I've been considering a lot since joining bookstagram 📱 Up until last year, I didn't even know this was a popular series at all - let alone possibly the MOST popular series (in the bookish world) 🤯 And it's not just popular because it's loved; there are a lot of mixed thoughts on this fandom as a whole 🧚🏼‍♀️
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In the past few months, I took it upon myself to read all the books leading up to A Court of Silver Flames and I'm getting BRUTALLY HONEST on the blog with my thoughts regarding this fantasy series 🤭 If you're curious, head to the link in my bio to check it out 🔗
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SIDE NOTE: Thank you so much to everyone who has reached out to me with care and concern for my sweet kitty, Luna 🥺 Your encouragement, prayers, and positivity have been invaluable during this challenging time and I feel so blessed to have this supportive community in my life 🤎 
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What's the last book that made you SQUIRM? 🥴
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I've been looking forward to reading THESE VIOLENT DELIGHTS, primarily due to the amount of mixed reviews (I love forming my own opinion on super hyped books 🙈), but I guess I didn't read those reviews very well because I was not expecting for it to make my HEART RACE 🫀 BLOOD PUMP 🩸 and SKIN CRAWL 🐛
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After a couple of chapters, I checked out the author's note on Goodreads and was grateful that she did, in fact, give content warnings 👏🏼 It's not for the faint of heart, that's for sure 😹
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Have you read this 1920's-Shanghai-gang-Romeo-&-Juliet retelling? 🗡 
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What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LE What is your favorite book with a STRONG FEMALE LEAD? 👸🏻
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I have a list a mile long (actually, approximately thirty books/series long, if we're being realistic) and THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO is just one of them! 😱
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I'm a huge fan of a badass leading lady, so I wrote up an entire post about this topic and I'm hoping you'll decide to check it out (LINK IN BIO) 💻
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Have you read this one? 📖 
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Tell me about how you came up with your bookstagra Tell me about how you came up with your bookstagram name! 📱
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I knew from the moment I decided to join booksta that my name had to reflect what I wanted to photograph - and I desperately wanted to get creative with coffee and books! ☕️📚 I kept trying to think of interesting combinations that expressed what I’d be sharing but nothing felt satisfactory until... THE ESPRESSO EDITION popped into my head and I went OMG THAT’S IT!!! 🙌🏼
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One of the prizes for my bookstaversary giveaway was a custom The Espresso Edition candle from @janzywaxco 🕯 There was just one problem: after the giveaway ended, I realized that I wanted one for myself 😂 Janzy is the BEST and made a second one just for me - complete with the PERFECT scent profile:
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🍁 MAPLE SPICE
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🥮 CARAMEL
📖 READING
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If that’s not me in a candle, I don’t know what is 😱 Now is THE TIME to get one of her candles for yourself and you can use ESPRESSO10 for a discount 👏🏼
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Do you participate in book clubs (or group/buddy r Do you participate in book clubs (or group/buddy reads)? 🤝
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I had never been part of a book club until I joined bookstagram 😱 I've participated in a few virtual ones in the last year and now I'm HOSTING MY OWN 🙌🏼
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Yesterday was the first group discussion for February's pick: Wicked Lovely 🦋 This is one of my favorite books/series of all time, so introducing it to my friends (and finding others who have already read it and wanted to reread) is SO much fun 🥳
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Should I keep this virtual book club/group read going and pick a new title for next month? 📖 
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Have you ever realized the impact a book has had o Have you ever realized the impact a book has had on you the more you talk about it? 🗣
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“𝑫𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒌𝒏𝒐𝒘 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒆𝒆 𝒉𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔?” 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒚𝒔.
𝑨𝒏𝒅 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒔𝒌𝒔 𝒉𝒐𝒘, 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒔. “𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒎𝒆 𝒘𝒂𝒚 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒐𝒏𝒆. 𝑨 𝒔𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒅 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆.”
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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue left its mark on me - but I didn’t even know it until I was halfway through a voice text to my booksta bestie @ivashclove 🙈 She asked me if it lived up to the hype or left me feeling underwhelmed... and I had way more to say than I realized! 😱
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My full review can be found on my blog (LINK IN BIO) 💻 And I’m curious to know what you think of this book if you’ve read it! ✨
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P.S. Thank you THANK YOU, Kait, for sending this beautiful book to me - it made reading it even more special 🤍
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What’s one series that’s grown on you over tim What’s one series that’s grown on you over time? 📚
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When I say I *hated* ACOTAR, I mean I really, really hated it 🙈 I tried reading it three times over the years and probably disliked it more with each read 😅 I didn’t understand why all these people were hyping it up when I joined bookstagram 🤔
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I gave it one final try this past autumn and after getting past that awful first book (I don’t think I’ll ever change my mind on that), I was super surprised 🤯 The following books included great character development and world-building, had relatable and emotional moments, and it made me want to continue the series! 📖 Now, I won’t call myself a mega-fan or anything, but I’m about to read ACOFAS and I’m quite looking forward to the release of ACOSF (even though I hate Nesta - don’t @ me 🙊)
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This series certainly grew on me and I have booksta to thank for that 🙌🏼
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If you’re a big ACOTAR fan, you’ll definitely want to get yourself some of @janzywaxco’s candles 🕯 She recently restocked Feyre and Rhysand and I think there’s some Cassian scents available too 🦇 Use ESPRESSO10 for a discount 🛒
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Time to SPREAD THE LOVE 🤍 Tag someone here on b Time to SPREAD THE LOVE 🤍 Tag someone here on bookstagram that inspires you - either with their feed and photos, their talents and skills, or just because ya love them 🥰
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I've been feeling pretty discouraged and down today but I'm trying to remember that each day is a FRESH START ☀️There's a quote in Anne of Green Gables that says, “Isn't it nice to think that tomorrow is a new day with no mistakes in it yet?” and that has always stuck with me 😌
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Keeping that in mind for tomorrow and focusing on what positives I can today! 🤎
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P.S. I absolutely love this encouraging and beautiful mug from @thisisjoyfull and now you can get one at a discount with my code STEPHANIE15 ☕️ Perfect for a morning pick-me-up! 🙌🏼 
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Which book had the BEST PLOT TWIST out of all the Which book had the BEST PLOT TWIST out of all the ones you’ve read? 🤯
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I listened to the audiobook for THE SEVEN HUSBANDS OF EVELYN HUGO by @tjenkinsreid and here I was, taking a nice relaxing bubble bath with a glass of wine and then all of a sudden BAM!! Plot twist!! I nearly spat my wine!! 😂🍷
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This story had me on the edge of my seat from the moment it started and it was an dramatic rollercoaster of epic proportions from beginning to end 🎢 Ooh but I loved EVERY MINUTE OF IT 😍
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The full review can be found on my blog right now (LINK IN BIO 🔗) and I’m curious - for anyone else who read this, did that plot twist hit you like it did for me? 😱
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