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! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

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 πŸ₯Ή 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? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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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 πŸ“– That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful πŸ₯° 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! πŸ™ˆ 

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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 πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ 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 β˜•οΈ
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Thank you all for welcoming me to this wild and wonderful corner of the internet πŸ™ˆ Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! πŸ“š
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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! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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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 πŸ—“οΈ

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🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
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It was only this past year that I really discovered how much I enjoy graphic novels πŸ’₯ I’ve always liked comic books and graphic novels are just an elevated kind of comic book 🀌🏼

Even though I preordered and listened to the audiobook for Demon in the Wood (blame it on my love for Ben Barnes as a narrator), I also got myself a physical copy because it’s just too gorgeous to pass up 😍 Just like the rest of the Grishaverse books, the naked cover is breathtaking with the most perfect silver embossing on deep purple πŸ’œ I could read this one over and over again (and I probably will)! πŸ“–

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πŸ‘‘ The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games 4) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
🧡 Threads of Power by VE Schwab
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To kick off the new year, I'm doing primarily rereads in January! πŸ₯‚ I'm so thrilled to be buddy-reading A Darker Shade of Magic with one of my close friends throughout the month and just starting it has already got me in my feels πŸ₯Ή These were the books that introduced me to VE Schwab's writing and I completely fell in love πŸ₯° Going back to Red London feels like a giant hug! πŸ«‚
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Home · February 22, 2019

A Sneak Peek at Our Living Room

This post is in partnership withΒ Desenio. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands who supportΒ The Espresso Edition.

Newlywed life in a townhome means pinching pennies as much as we can. So we turned toΒ Desenio to help us craft a beautiful gallery wall on a budget.

I love interior decorating. Even as a kid, I was fascinated by how walking into a certain space in a home conjured particular emotions or sensations. I knew as an adult, when I had the opportunity to decorate my own place, it was going to be spectacular. The only part I was uncertain about was the style. My tastes have fluctuated over the years, and while I love a good minimal setting, or a clean and glam location, bohemian has always stuck out to me. What I knew IΒ had to have was a decent amount of color. I thrive in colorful places.

So the first thing we got for our townhome was a rug. A very vibrant rug, I might add. But it brought the most incredible vibe to our living room. Our carpet is tan, our couch is tan, and the walls are tan – but since we aren’t sure how long we’ll live here, we didn’t want to change too much. However, since I chose such a “busy” statement rug (and a large one, at that) I knew I needed to be super particular about any art that went up onto our walls. I immediately began to peruse the Desenio website for inspiration.


Decor Details
“Close” 50×70 | “Woman in Blue Dress” 30×40 | “Monstera Three” 30×40 | “Gold and Green Palm Leaves” 21×30 | “Restful” 21×30 | “Indigo Blue” 13×18 | “Breathe” 13×18 | Gold FramesΒ | Rug | Coffee Table | Side Tables | Pillow Covers | Throw Blanket | Faux Monstera Plant | Lamp | Diffuser | Similar Gold/White Tray | Crystal Dish | Faux Limes | Wooden Tray | Marble Coasters | InstaStyle BookΒ | Letterboard | Similar Couch

Desenio not only offers incredible wall art at insanely affordable prices, but they also have an array of inspirational photos and even templates for gallery walls.

I chose a “medium” template, which included seven prints at different sizes. Then I picked out my first piece of art – a modern illustration of two faces kissing. This would be my center-focus, and everything else around it just needed to flow together. I spent several hours, matching colors of prints to my rug and the other articles in our living room. Eventually, I came to the conclusion that I wanted cream, green, and blue hues to play the biggest roles in the gallery wall.

Making the order was super easy, and I saved an incredible amount of money because I purchased on a holiday weekend. I even got gold frames for all seven posters, and I still stayed under $300 total. That’s honestly unheard of when it comes to a full gallery wall. I know that I’ll be going back to Desenio for our master bedroom and even my husband’s office. In fact, I may have discovered a slight addiction to art print shopping!


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Date Night Ideas on a Budget //Β Products to Own for Flatlay Photography //Β Husband Blog Takeover

If you want to get your hands on some beautiful prints for an affordable gallery wall, Desenio is the place to shop!

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Comments

  1. Donna says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:31 PM

    Such a happy first place. Love the wall theme that you chose, and the colors and your rug!

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  2. Anna English says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:09 AM

    I love that palm and sand dunes pring! Those really stand out amongst the others.

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  3. Cathy says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:09 AM

    I love your gallery wall, it’s so chic! I also love your sofa, it looks so super comfy!!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  4. Donna says

    February 22, 2019 at 6:37 AM

    Such a happy first place. Love the wall theme that you chose, and the colors and your rug!

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  5. Jessica Camerata says

    February 22, 2019 at 9:25 AM

    That gallery wall looks amazing. Love that big black and white one in the middle!

    xo Jessica
    My Style Vita

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  6. Anna English says

    February 22, 2019 at 9:51 AM

    I love that palm and sand dunes pring! Those really stand out amongst the others.

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  7. Cathy says

    February 22, 2019 at 11:05 AM

    I love your gallery wall, it’s so chic! I also love your sofa, it looks so super comfy!!

    XOXO
    Cathy

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  8. Kim says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:09 AM

    Love how your gallery wall turned out! The gold frames are so chic!

    xoxo,
    Kim

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  9. Laura Beth Allen says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:09 AM

    All I can say is WOW how affordable is this?! I’m inspired, and desperately need to get crafting! I want to make a gallery of wedding photos as well soon! Thanks for the push!

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  10. Kim says

    February 22, 2019 at 4:29 PM

    Love how your gallery wall turned out! The gold frames are so chic!

    xoxo,
    Kim

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  11. Laura Beth Allen says

    February 22, 2019 at 5:28 PM

    All I can say is WOW how affordable is this?! I’m inspired, and desperately need to get crafting! I want to make a gallery of wedding photos as well soon! Thanks for the push!

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  12. Kileen says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:09 AM

    I am loving your gallery wall babe!! & your rug is so cute, I am loving the vibrant blue!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  13. Megan says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:09 AM

    I love, love, love, your rug. It is so cute and gives off the perfect pop of color.

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  14. Summer says

    February 22, 2019 at 7:22 PM

    STEPHANIE. Oh. my. gosh. Your home is gorgeous and so are these photos! I love those prints – I’m actually in need of more for my own home (which I still need to finish) haha!

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  15. Indya | The Small Adventurer says

    February 22, 2019 at 9:21 PM

    As we’re currently renting we can’t put anything on the walls, but I know as soon as we buy our own house a gallery wall is going to be a MUST! I think it’s great that you showed how beautiful one can be, even whilst on a budget. All these images go really well together, too!

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  16. Kileen says

    February 22, 2019 at 11:54 PM

    I am loving your gallery wall babe!! & your rug is so cute, I am loving the vibrant blue!

    Kileen
    cute & little

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  17. Megan says

    February 23, 2019 at 12:15 AM

    I love, love, love, your rug. It is so cute and gives off the perfect pop of color.

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  18. Rachel R Ritlop says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:09 AM

    ahh i love your gallery wall! and your rug! such a great pop of color!!

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  19. Rachel R Ritlop says

    February 23, 2019 at 2:53 PM

    ahh i love your gallery wall! and your rug! such a great pop of color!

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  20. Rachel R Ritlop says

    February 23, 2019 at 2:54 PM

    ahh i love your gallery wall! and your rug! such a great pop of color!!

    Reply
  21. Alix Maza says

    February 23, 2019 at 9:07 PM

    LOVE your gallery wall! So cute and simple.

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  22. Em says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    so many fun prints on that gallery wall!

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  23. Em says

    February 24, 2019 at 1:50 PM

    so many fun prints on that gallery wall!

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  24. Hillary says

    February 24, 2019 at 1:56 PM

    I just moved so i got all the home inspo from this! Love all of your prints!

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  25. Lily says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    I’ve never heard of Desenio. Definitely checking out, love your fun wall!

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  26. Lily says

    February 24, 2019 at 11:40 PM

    I’ve never heard of Desenio. Definitely checking out, love your fun wall!

    Reply
  27. Nataly says

    August 21, 2019 at 3:09 AM

    I love your gallery wall! What a great addition to your cute living room!

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  28. Taylor Mobley says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    I love your happy place! This is such a beautifully decorated space. That gallery wall is fabulous.

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  29. Laura Leigh says

    August 21, 2019 at 4:12 AM

    Your gallery wall is my favorite! It looks amazing lady! Really loving the large print – so unique, yet super simple.

    xo Laura Leigh
    Louella Reese

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  30. Nataly says

    February 25, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    I love your gallery wall! What a great addition to your cute living room!

    Reply
  31. Taylor Mobley says

    February 25, 2019 at 9:44 AM

    I love your happy place! This is such a beautifully decorated space. That gallery wall is fabulous.

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  32. Laura Leigh says

    February 25, 2019 at 10:27 AM

    Your gallery wall is my favorite! It looks amazing lady! Really loving the large print – so unique, yet super simple.

    xo Laura Leigh
    Louella Reese

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  33. Deborah says

    February 25, 2019 at 11:18 AM

    I’m so bad at creating gallery walls! I know a pretty gallery wall when I see one but I have a hard time recreating one for myself. I Really Love that these frames and prints are so affordable! I may give it a shot myself!

    Reply
  34. Liz says

    February 25, 2019 at 11:31 AM

    Okay, I’ve totally been wanting to create a gallery wall in our living room. Definitely checking them out!

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  35. Lauryn Hock says

    February 25, 2019 at 11:34 AM

    Love this post! I am such a perfectionist, so I have a hard time committing to hanging things up. It makes me nervous I’ll mess it up!

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  36. Nailil says

    February 25, 2019 at 12:48 PM

    I love creating gallery walls. It’s such a fun and budget friendly way to decorate.

    Xx, Nailil
    thirtyminusone.com

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  37. Azanique Rawl says

    February 25, 2019 at 1:21 PM

    I love the face silhouette painting! This gallery wall is so cute πŸ™‚

    -xo, Azanique | https://www.lotsofsass.com

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  38. Lisa says

    February 26, 2019 at 1:44 PM

    Wow, you did a great job on that gallery! I love the layout! Your home looks so cozy. πŸ™‚ Thanks for sharing!

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  39. Tabitha Bradley-Raines says

    February 26, 2019 at 3:11 PM

    I love the rug! My husband and I moved into our house and we still haven’t decorated. The plan was to fix the house up the way we want and then decorate. The only thing on our living room walls is our wedding picture and a calendar from 2018…oops. We did just buy a new bedding set though so it is a start.

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  40. Torey says

    February 26, 2019 at 7:19 PM

    So cozy and I love that rug!

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  41. Beth says

    February 26, 2019 at 8:55 PM

    Your place looks great! Love that carpet!

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  42. Rachel says

    February 26, 2019 at 9:18 PM

    Love your decor! I’ve been wanting to try making a gallery wall to spruce my living room up!

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  43. Beth says

    February 26, 2019 at 10:05 PM

    Your gallery wall looks great. I love the way you have little pops of blue and red on the wall and sofa to match that amazing rug!

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  44. Megan says

    February 27, 2019 at 12:35 AM

    I am just moving and I love all your decor so much. I will taking a page from your book.

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  45. Laura || Walking in Memphis in High Heels says

    February 27, 2019 at 7:08 AM

    I love the gallery wall! The decor is so pretty and I love how it really pulls your eyes up.

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  46. Kimberly Burke says

    February 27, 2019 at 9:22 AM

    I love that coffee sign! The gallery wall is super cute!! Love your style!

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  47. cathclaire says

    February 27, 2019 at 12:11 PM

    I love this gallery wall! So well done! XO

    cathclaire

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  48. Greta says

    February 27, 2019 at 1:22 PM

    I love your rug and gallery wall. Such a cozy space!

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  49. Deanie says

    February 28, 2019 at 12:05 PM

    Gallery walls are such a great way to spruce up a space! Love how yours turned out!
    Xo, Deanie
    Deanie Michelle

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  50. Lavenda Memory says

    March 1, 2019 at 5:25 PM

    Your home looks super cozy babe! Cute sign and accents!

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  51. Avani says

    March 4, 2019 at 2:59 AM

    Your room looks so cozy and love the gallary wall

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  52. Ruthie Ridley says

    March 5, 2019 at 7:38 PM

    Your living room looks so cozy!! Love the colors in here and that wall is perfect!!!

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  53. TianShanae says

    March 6, 2019 at 8:07 AM

    You did a great job on your gallery wall!

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  54. Carmen Edelson says

    March 6, 2019 at 8:23 PM

    Such beautiful decor, I love your style! Especially the framed palm leaves, so great.

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  55. Jessica Camerata says

    August 20, 2019 at 11:31 PM

    That gallery wall looks amazing. Love that big black and white one in the middle!

    xo Jessica
    My Style Vita

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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! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

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 πŸ₯Ή 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? πŸ“– Have you read any of Abby’s other phenomenal romance novels? πŸ₯°

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What was the last book you read in one sitting? πŸ’

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 πŸ˜…

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 πŸ“– That’s what I did with BEACH READ last Sunday and it was wonderful πŸ₯° 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! πŸ™ˆ 

If only I could have more days like that πŸ˜‚ Have you read Beach Read or anything else by Emily Henry? β˜€οΈ

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Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“– β €β €β €β €β € Why did you join bookstagram? πŸ“–
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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 πŸ₯Ή
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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 πŸ€·πŸ»β€β™€οΈ 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 β˜•οΈ
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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 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 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 πŸ™ˆ Cheers to tons more bookish goodness! πŸ“š
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How long have you been on bookstagram? πŸ“±
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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? β˜•οΈ
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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 πŸ₯°
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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! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Have you read any of the books I'm currently reading? πŸ“š
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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? πŸ“š

This past year, I either began or finished a few spin-off series that I found myself enjoying even more than their predecessors πŸ™ˆ 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! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ

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 πŸ—“οΈ

Have you read The Dreamer Trilogy yet? πŸ’­

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What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy What are some of your favorite stand-alone fantasy books? βš”οΈ
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Crazy enough, my very favorite book of all time is a stand-alone fantasy 😱 If you don't listen to a single other book recommendation I have this year, that's fine, but *please* read Into the Heartless Wood by Joanna Ruth Meyer 🌲 It is absolute perfection! 🀌🏼
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Some of my other favorite stand-alone fantasy books:
🌿 THE NATURE OF WITCHES
✨ THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
πŸ— THE STARLESS SEA (on audiobook)
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πŸŒ™ WINTERWOOD
πŸ’” HEARTLESS
πŸ¦‰ WILD IS THE WITCH
πŸ•―οΈ GALLANT
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Have you read any of these books? πŸ“– 
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What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨 It was What is your favorite graphic novel? 🎨

It was only this past year that I really discovered how much I enjoy graphic novels πŸ’₯ I’ve always liked comic books and graphic novels are just an elevated kind of comic book 🀌🏼

Even though I preordered and listened to the audiobook for Demon in the Wood (blame it on my love for Ben Barnes as a narrator), I also got myself a physical copy because it’s just too gorgeous to pass up 😍 Just like the rest of the Grishaverse books, the naked cover is breathtaking with the most perfect silver embossing on deep purple πŸ’œ I could read this one over and over again (and I probably will)! πŸ“–

Have you read Demon in the Wood? πŸŒ‘ 

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Do you create a list of books you hope to read eac Do you create a list of books you hope to read each year? πŸ—’οΈ
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I'm such a TBR gal, so I love creating lists of books to pick up throughout the year πŸ™ŒπŸΌ I usually plan monthly TBR lists as well, so I try to add 1-3 of the books from my yearly goal to each month 😊️
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This year, I've written down 23 books I want to read during 2023 (full blog post on this is published btw) and I'm so excited about them all! πŸŽ‰ Most of them are new releases, but a few are backlist titles or books that publishers have sent me that I haven't gotten the chance to read yet πŸ“–
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My most anticipated:
πŸ‰ Happy Place by Emily Henry
πŸ₯€ Foxglove (Belladonna 2) by Adalyn Grace
πŸ‘‘ The Brothers Hawthorne (The Inheritance Games 4) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
🧡 Threads of Power by VE Schwab
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Are you looking forward to any of these? πŸ“š
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Do you have any rereads planned in 2023? πŸ“–
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I'm a massive fan of rereading and honestly look forward to going back to my favorite books time and again 🀎 I don't purchase books I haven't read - only ones I've gotten from the library and love enough to read again, so my bookshelves are just filled with rereading options! πŸ™ŒπŸΌ 
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To kick off the new year, I'm doing primarily rereads in January! πŸ₯‚ I'm so thrilled to be buddy-reading A Darker Shade of Magic with one of my close friends throughout the month and just starting it has already got me in my feels πŸ₯Ή These were the books that introduced me to VE Schwab's writing and I completely fell in love πŸ₯° Going back to Red London feels like a giant hug! πŸ«‚
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Have you read the Shades of Magic trilogy? πŸ“š Are you excited about the continuation with Threads of Power? 😱
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 🍾 Did you have 22 favorite books HAPPY NEW YEAR 🍾 Did you have 22 favorite books in 2022? πŸ“š
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In 2021, I made a list of my 21 favorite books of the year and then promised myself I’d do something similar for 2022! πŸ—’οΈ
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It’s taken a lot of scrolling through my StoryGraph stats, reading my reviews, and remembering how I felt each month to determine these picks, but I’m feeling pretty good about them overall 😊️
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If I had to choose just one to say was my favorite of the year, it would definitely be Belladonna by Adalyn Grace πŸ₯€ This book gave me everything I wanted and more (and I can’t wait for the sequel) πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
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Have you read any of my 2022 faves? πŸ“–
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