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Quinsey Wolfe’s Glass Vault by Candace Robinson – Takeover Tour

Quinsey Wolfe's Glass Vault

Today, I’ve teamed up with the Parliament House to feature this YA fantasy novel, Quincey Wolfe’s Glass Vault, by Candace Robinson. This book is set to be released on June 26, 2019, and is published by The Parliament House.

Check out the post below to read the synopsis. Interested? Well, this post also contains a giveaway for a chance to win a copy of the book. Also, while you’re waiting for the book to come out, don’t waste time and start enjoying it by reading the book excerpt.

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Cover Reveal: Glow of the Fireflies – MTMC Tours

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Glow of the Fireflies

Today I’m excited to participate in the cover reveal for GLOW OF THE FIREFLIES by Lindsey Duga hosted by MTMC Tours and Entangled Teen. This YA Fantasy novel is coming out on October 1st, 2019.

I’m excited to present the beautiful cover (art by L.J. Anderson of Mayhem Cover Creations) to you all. Make sure to add this book to your TBR!

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Guest Post: Mindee Arnett, Author of Shadow And Flame (Giveaway + Book Excerpt)

Today, I’m honored to partner with FFBC Tours for the Shadow and Flame Book Tour. In this post, the lovely Mindee Arnett, Author of Onyx and Ivory, discusses the writing process of her second in the Rime Chronicles series, Shadow and Flame. The book was released this week (June 4th) and is published by Balzer and Bray.

To celebrate the release of Shadow and Flame, you’ll also find below information on the international giveaway and a book excerpt. Now, let me (re)introduce you to the author and let’s hear what she has to say about this riveting young adult fantasy novel.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (6/5/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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May 2019 Wrap Up – Reading, Blog, and all.

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May 2019 Wrap Up

May went by way too fast, and a lot happened. Mainly good things. I got a new job, so I was a lot busier, and my brain was overloaded with new information.

With that said, I like what I do, but I was so tired that I found myself close to a reading slump. I read quite a few romance novels, and once more, that did the trick for me. On top of that, I was approved for 3 more books on NetGalley, so I’m pumped!

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Cover Reveal: Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz

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Today, I’m teaming up with MTMC tours and Entangled Teen to participate in the cover reveal of Sick Kids in Love, written by Hannah Moskowitz. This YA Contemporary novel will come out on November 15th, 2019 from Entangled Teen. Make sure to add this book to your TBR!

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MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND GIVEAWAY – Signed Hardcopy of the Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi (US/Can. Only)

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Happy Memorial Day weekend! I usually host my giveaways on my Instagram, but I’ve decided to change things up this week and host it on my blog. Enter for a chance to win a SIGNED hardcopy of the Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi.

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Blog Tour + Giveaway: Secrets of a fangirl by Erin Dionne

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Today, I’ve teamed up with The Fantastic Flying Book Club to present this wonderful middle-grade novel, Secrets of a Fangirl, written by Erin Dionne. This book is set to be released on May 28th, 2019 and is published by Arthur Levine Books.

I’ve received a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (5/22/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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Unboxing and Review – May 2019 UPPERCASE BOX

May 2019 Uppercase Box

Uppercase Box is a monthly young adult book box subscription. In other words, the company delivers once a month a young adult fantasy book at your door along with a few bookish items. The book is usually a newly released book handpicked by the owners for you. Often, the book is signed or comes with a signed bookplate, but it’s not always the case.

***This post contains spoilers.***

Disclaimer: This box was gifted to me by Uppercase Box in exchange for an honest review.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (5/15/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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YallWest – Have you ever seen Angie Thomas rap? Watch it here!

Last weekend, I volunteered at YallWest, a book festival for kids and teens held every year at the Santa Monica High School. This event is such a fantastic opportunity to meet Young Adult (YA) authors, attend various talks, and get your books signed.

As for teens, it’s also an opportunity to learn more about creative writing, publication, and enter contests. I wanted to share a highlight with you…

 

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (5/9/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (5/1/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (4/24/19)

WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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First Ten Books I reviewed on my Blog – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is First Ten Books I reviewed on my Blog. I’m a little late this week, but it has been quite a week so far.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (4/17/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers.

It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (4/10/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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Crazy Things I’ve Done for the Love of Books – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is Outrageous things I’ve done for the love of books.

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Cover Reveal: Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi

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Cover Reveal

The cover of Book 2 in the Legacy of Orisha series is finally unveiled. And what a cover! Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi will be released on December 3, 2019.

Children of Blood and Bone #1

If you haven’t had the chance to read Children of Blood and Bone, head over to Goodreads for the synopsis.

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NEWS: Bloomsbury reveals information on Sarah J. Maas’ s new series, Crescent City.

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On October 23rd, 2018, Sarah J. Maas released Kingdom of Ash, the eighth and final book in the Throne of Glass series. She had indicated then that she was working on a new series that will no longer be for Young Adults, but this time, her series will be an adult fiction.

As you may know, her two series, Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns and Roses, have always been more on the adult side than YA due to her legendary sex scenes. The plot may be YA, but these specific scenes tended to push her books in the adult realm. So it’ll be interesting to see what she will do with this new series.

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WWW Wednesday – Weekly Reading Update (4/3/19)

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WWW Wednesday is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words and was formerly hosted by A Daily Rhythm. Anyone can participate, even without a blog. The only thing you need to do then is to comment on Sam’s post with your own answers. It is a fantastic way to share what you’ve been reading! If you’re ready, answer these three questions and share the link to your blog in the comments section of her blog.

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8 Ways to Speed Up the Growth of Your Bookstagram

8 Ways to Grow Your Bookstagram

When it comes to social media platforms, Instagram is an entirely different animal. The platform is all about aesthetics. The quality of your pictures will matter, not the text. So ultimately, you can’t use Instagram the same way as Twitter or Facebook.

Last time, we discussed 5 things that you should keep in mind on a daily basis to grow your Bookstagram. Today, I’m sharing with you 8 ways to speed up the growth of your Bookstagram.

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10 Top Audiobooks with Awesome Narrators – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is standalone novels that deserve a sequel. This topic required some thinking since I tend to read series more than standalone books.

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10 Awesome YA Books on Sale You Don’t Want to Miss

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Hot deals alert! There are quite a few deals on amazing YA books online. I stumbled upon them and had to share them with you. I’m not sure how long the sale will last, so don’t wait too long and head over to your favorite retailer.

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10 Amazing Books on my Spring 2019 List – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is standalone novels that deserve a sequel. This topic required some thinking since I tend to read series more than standalone books.

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Celebrating a Milestone Today and Sharing Insights.

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End of January 2019, I decided to start book blogging. I had been toying with this idea for a while, but I’ve always wondered if it was for me. Blogging takes a lot of time, and consistency is very important. To be honest, I wasn’t sure I would enjoy it after a first failed attempt last year, but I do. It’s easier for me to book blog than to discuss topics I felt ill-equiped to discuss. I love book blogging so much, and today, a month and a half later, I’m celebrating a milestone with you.

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Standalone Novels that deserve a sequel – Top Ten Tuesday

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is standalone novels that deserve a sequel. This topic required some thinking since I tend to read series more than standalone books.

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5 things you should keep in mind to grow your Bookstagram

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Last week, I discussed what you needed to get started with Bookstagram. This week, I wanted to give you some advice or I should say, 5 things you should keep in mind to grow your Bookstagram. Again, a Bookstagram is an Instagram account dedicated to books. So let me explain what you should keep in mind when you’re starting a Bookstagram.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Characters I’ll never switch place with.

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is Places Mentioned in Books that I’d Like to Visit. This topic was quite easy for me. I’ve always wanted to visit most of these places.

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Top Ten Tuesday: Places Mentioned In Books That I’d Like to Visit

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Top Ten Tuesday is a meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl, featuring a different Top 10 theme each week.  This week’s topic is Places Mentioned in Books that I’d Like to Visit. This topic was quite easy for me. I’ve always wanted to visit most of these places.

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Bookstagram 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Bookstagram

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Some of you may know, but my love for books knows no boundaries. Not only do I have a book blog, but I also have a Bookstagram. A Bookstagram is an Instagram account dedicated to books. Yes! That is a thing. 🙂 So let me explain a little what I do with it and how I do it.

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Why You Should Consider Attending YallWest as a Bookworm and a YA Writer

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May is just around the corner y’all, and YallWest already posted the line up for this year. What is YallWest? YallWest is a book festival, held in Santa Monica, CA in May each year. This festival is focused on Young Adult literature and also offers a teen writing contest. YallWest offers amazing talks, a wide display of YA publishers and book-related companies. Most importantly, YallWest is well-known for the amazing talks and panels with renowned YA Authors.

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