Recommend a book that feels like a fairytale 🧚🏼‍♀️ Recommend a book that feels like a fairytale 🧚🏼‍♀️

Recently, I finished THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER by @timesnewrachel ☀️ While it was quite different from the modern, witchy fantasy books I’ve come to associate with her (otherwise known as some of my favorite books of all time), she has created a signature style of storytelling that made reading *this book* feel like coming home 🥰

I felt it instantly when I sensed her intense love for nature and the earth woven through the story, paired with such atmospheric writing that I regularly forgot I was not *in* the ethereal, whimsical world I was reading about 🌌 I felt it again in the way she writes of longing and love so powerful that there’s no doubt the characters will overcome every obstacle they face together 🤎 I felt it once more when I began to cry over supporting characters that (possibly) weren’t meant to elicit such strong emotions in the first place 🥹

THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER was everything I could possibly hope and dream a fairytale would be. It was beautiful and magical, and left me feeling so filled with joy and hope. It’s an absolute masterpiece 🙌🏼

Have you read this or any of Rachel’s other books? 📚

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I gotta be real honest with y’all... I don’t read a ton of vampire books 😅 I was a wolf girly starting in middle school, and that really hasn’t changed much. I do love a good vampire book, but they haven’t always been my favorite supernatural creature 🙈

However, maybe due to the V.E. Schwab magic, I absolutely adored Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil 😍 It was precisely as toxic as she promised it would be, and I ATE IT UP. It was dark, seductive, sometimes bloody, and there was never a dull moment. I genuinely didn’t want it to end.

Have you read this one yet? 📖

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Do you pay close attention to monthly releases? 📖 Do you pay close attention to monthly releases? 📖

For several years, I would write a blog article every month that included somewhere between 20-40 new releases 🫢 While I was working my previous job, I didn’t have the opportunity to blog, let alone pay attention to new releases, and I feel like I missed SO MANY 🙈 

I’m happy to be back to blogging semi-regularly, and equally thrilled to be back in the habit of knowing which books are coming out each month! 🙌🏼 If you swipe through, you can see 24 March releases and their corresponding release dates 🗓️

Which of these titles are you most looking forward to reading? 🤎

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But I digress... February is National Library Lovers’ Month, and I think you should get a library card (or 5) and celebrate not only the perk of FREE BOOKS but also the countless ways public libraries are integral to our lives and communities! 🙌🏼

What was the last library book you checked out? 📖

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Since then, I have recommended it to countless people, and have felt intense amounts of joy as I’ve seen those people recommend it to others, buy copies for friends, suggest it for their book clubs, and come back to me to tell me how it changed their life just like it changed mine 🥰

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Is there a book character’s “career” that you know you would love to have? 💭

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I’m struggling with even knowing how to put in words what her books mean to me, because even thinking about it is making me tear up 🥹 So instead of trying to craft the perfect thing to say, I’m just going to urge you to read everything she’s written. You can thank me later 🙏🏼

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Fashion · March 19, 2018

Preparing for Spring With Versona

This post is in partnership with Versona. As always, all opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the companies that support The Espresso Edition.

Did you know that tomorrow is the first day of spring?

I couldn’t possibly be more excited.  While our weather here in RVA is looking pretty chilly – with potential flurries later on this week – I still have high hopes that spring temperatures are around the corner!  In fact, I’m so thrilled about this transition in seasons, that I’ve already begun to fill my wardrobe with spring style in abundance!  During the holiday season, Versona gave my closet some serious life! I knew they were who I needed to turn to in order to bring some vitality into my current array of clothing!

I knew I needn’t look further when I saw this $30 blouse on their website.  The stripes combined with the floral print made my heart skip a beat, and the ruffle sleeves along with the front bow detailing hooked me in an instant! While florals for spring may not be groundbreaking (gosh, how cliché can I get?), they are beautiful – and I can’t stop / won’t stop adding them to my closet!


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top c/o Versona / pants / shoes / similar bag / earrings

The best part about shopping from Versona for spring?  I’m not spending an arm and a leg to transition my wardrobe!  The pieces are high quality, but my wallet isn’t crying crocodile tears each time I make a purchase.  Plus, the styles are classic, so I’ll be wearing them again and again! I can guarantee that this blouse will be on serious repeat. Once it’s warm enough for shorts, I can imagine pairing it with some cutoffs and wedges for a day at the beach! Love!

 Happy spring, babes!

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CJ
8 years ago

I love cute and affordable clothing! That’s the perfect top for spring babe!

Cheers,
CJ

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Oh to Be a Muse
8 years ago

The flirty sleeves and the bow front top couldn’t be more adorable. I’m a day early, but happy spring!

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Gita
8 years ago

How stinkin cute! And the backdrop is so perfect for the outfit too, but I’m sure you planned that 😉

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CJ
8 years ago

I love cute and affordable clothing! That’s the perfect top for spring babe!

Cheers,
CJ

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lydia
8 years ago

Such cute photos! I am loving your top from Versona, it’s the perfect spring top! Who doesn’t love clothing that’s high quality and not insanely expensive?! The best!

xo, Lydia

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Oh to Be a Muse
8 years ago

The flirty sleeves and the bow front top couldn’t be more adorable. I’m a day early, but happy spring!

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Helen
8 years ago

I really like our style. That outfit looks good on you. The top is really perfect for spring.

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Taylor
8 years ago

love the tassel earrings!! I’ve been obsessed!

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Helen
8 years ago

I really like our style. That outfit looks good on you. The top is really perfect for spring.

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Azanique
8 years ago

This blouse is so cute! Work it girl 🙂

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

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Kileen
8 years ago

ooh yes!! I am so excited for Spring, I love everything about the season- especially Spring fashion!! & your top is so cute girl, love how you styled it!

Kileen
cute & little

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Annette Dattilo
8 years ago

Love the floral/stripe combo. Happy spring.

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Ada
8 years ago

That top is so cute on you! I’m so excited for spring.

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KatWalkSF
8 years ago

Loving your spring picks! We just need for the weather to agree with us so we sport some spring style!

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Nataly
8 years ago

I haven’t heard of this brand, but that top is just too cute!

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Annette Dattilo
8 years ago

Love the floral/stripe combo. Happy spring.

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Ada
8 years ago

That top is so cute on you! I’m so excited for spring.

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Stesha
8 years ago

these photos are gorgeous, LOVE your fun and sweet personality shinning through!

xo
stesha
http://www.stesharose.com

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Liz
8 years ago

These photos are adorable! I love this whole outfit!!

Liz

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the eye traveler
7 years ago

This post is bursting in spring and happy vibe! Such a cute outfit on you <3

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Emily Wilkinson
7 years ago

These pictures are so so cute!

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Nicole
7 years ago

What a lovely top for spring and summer! That bow detail is so darn cute too! Love your photos as always babe!

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Nicole
7 years ago

What a lovely top for spring and summer! That bow detail is so darn cute too! Love your photos as always babe!

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Laura
7 years ago

Love your top!! The bow tie detail in the front is so cute and perfect for Spring!

xo, Laura

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Delia
7 years ago

What a cute top! Love the way you styled it! Oh my gosh I love Versona! I need to remember to shop there more often because everytime I do, I find the most amazing cute pieces!

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Amanda
7 years ago

This top is the cutest! Loved how you paired the feminine flowers with distressed jeans— totally going to copy this look! 😛

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Steph
7 years ago

Oh that top is so stinking cute! You look amazing.

xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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Steph
7 years ago

Oh that top is so stinking cute! You look amazing.

xo,
Steph
@trendyinindy || trendyinindy.com

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Whit
7 years ago

ahh this is so freaking cute! LOVE!

Whit

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Cathy
7 years ago

I love your pretty top! The details are fabulous!

XOXO
Cathy

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Cathy
7 years ago

I love your pretty top! The details are fabulous!

XOXO
Cathy

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The Stylin Educator
7 years ago

This is an adorable outfit!!!
http://www.thestylineducator.com

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Anna English
7 years ago

I’ve never heard of Versona before, but these pieces are super cute!

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StylebyAliya
7 years ago

Happy Spring though it’s still winter here. These pieces are super cute and look great on you. I especially love the top with the print and tie at the front. Very pretty pictures.

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StylebyAliya
7 years ago

Happy Spring though it’s still winter here. These pieces are super cute and look great on you. I especially love the top with the print and tie at the front. Very pretty pictures.

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Sarah K Tripp
7 years ago

I’m obsessed with the print of your top! So perfect for spring!

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Kyla
7 years ago

How cute are you? I can totally see myself in that gorgeous top and it’s perfect for spring! Those earrings are the perfect addition too!
Kyla
wanderlustkyla.com

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Sami | The Classic Brunette
7 years ago

What a pretty top! I love the little bow detail in the front!

xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette

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The Stylin Educator
6 years ago

This is an adorable outfit!!!
http://www.thestylineducator.com

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Sami | The Classic Brunette
6 years ago

What a pretty top! I love the little bow detail in the front!

xo
Sami
The Classic Brunette

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Sarah K Tripp
6 years ago

I’m obsessed with the print of your top! So perfect for spring!

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Anna English
6 years ago

I’ve never heard of Versona before, but these pieces are super cute!

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Kyla
6 years ago

How cute are you? I can totally see myself in that gorgeous top and it’s perfect for spring! Those earrings are the perfect addition too!
Kyla
wanderlustkyla.com

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Whit
6 years ago

ahh this is so freaking cute! LOVE!

Whit

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Laura
6 years ago

Love your top!! The bow tie detail in the front is so cute and perfect for Spring!

xo, Laura

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Emily Wilkinson
6 years ago

These pictures are so so cute!

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Delia
6 years ago

What a cute top! Love the way you styled it! Oh my gosh I love Versona! I need to remember to shop there more often because everytime I do, I find the most amazing cute pieces!

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Amanda
6 years ago

This top is the cutest! Loved how you paired the feminine flowers with distressed jeans— totally going to copy this look! 😛

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the eye traveler
6 years ago

This post is bursting in spring and happy vibe! Such a cute outfit on you <3

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Recommend a book that feels like a fairytale 🧚🏼‍♀️ Recommend a book that feels like a fairytale 🧚🏼‍♀️

Recently, I finished THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER by @timesnewrachel ☀️ While it was quite different from the modern, witchy fantasy books I’ve come to associate with her (otherwise known as some of my favorite books of all time), she has created a signature style of storytelling that made reading *this book* feel like coming home 🥰

I felt it instantly when I sensed her intense love for nature and the earth woven through the story, paired with such atmospheric writing that I regularly forgot I was not *in* the ethereal, whimsical world I was reading about 🌌 I felt it again in the way she writes of longing and love so powerful that there’s no doubt the characters will overcome every obstacle they face together 🤎 I felt it once more when I began to cry over supporting characters that (possibly) weren’t meant to elicit such strong emotions in the first place 🥹

THE SUN AND THE STARMAKER was everything I could possibly hope and dream a fairytale would be. It was beautiful and magical, and left me feeling so filled with joy and hope. It’s an absolute masterpiece 🙌🏼

Have you read this or any of Rachel’s other books? 📚

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However, maybe due to the V.E. Schwab magic, I absolutely adored Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil 😍 It was precisely as toxic as she promised it would be, and I ATE IT UP. It was dark, seductive, sometimes bloody, and there was never a dull moment. I genuinely didn’t want it to end.

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For several years, I would write a blog article every month that included somewhere between 20-40 new releases 🫢 While I was working my previous job, I didn’t have the opportunity to blog, let alone pay attention to new releases, and I feel like I missed SO MANY 🙈 

I’m happy to be back to blogging semi-regularly, and equally thrilled to be back in the habit of knowing which books are coming out each month! 🙌🏼 If you swipe through, you can see 24 March releases and their corresponding release dates 🗓️

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I’m struggling with even knowing how to put in words what her books mean to me, because even thinking about it is making me tear up 🥹 So instead of trying to craft the perfect thing to say, I’m just going to urge you to read everything she’s written. You can thank me later 🙏🏼

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I’m always absurdly happy when there’s a cat, and if they have a creative name it’s even better. I think the stand-out for me was a cat named The Darkling in Accidentally Amy. I’ll never forget it! 😂

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