"You know, in a lot of ways, your mom and me were a stupid idea. I think we both knew it wouldn't be forver. We're both too fucking proud. But God, that woman. Your mother is, without question, the love of my life. I'll never love anyone else like that. It was wildfire. And I… Continue reading Just something that felt “wistful”?
Arc Review: Ida and the Unfinished city || Medieval-A-Thon Update#5
Title: Ida and the Unfinished City Author: Carolyn Cohagan Pages: 320 Release Date: 01 December, 2020 Genre: Middle Grade Series: The Lost Children#2 ★★★★ Synopsis: In this long-awaited sequel to "The Lost Children" (Simon & Schuster 2010), con-artist and tough-girl Ida journeys to the Unfinished City to find a cure for her inability to age.… Continue reading Arc Review: Ida and the Unfinished city || Medieval-A-Thon Update#5
Arc Review: The Child Wore Pearls || Medieval-A-Thon Update#3
AUTHOR: MORGAN MATTHEWS genre: MYSTERY/THRILLER MY RATING: ★★★★ Synopsis: June Randolph and her father make the perfect team at their small, family-owned jewelry store. While the pair have always maintained a close relationship, the dynamic she shares with her mother has proven much more challenging throughout the years. Now at seventeen years old, June has… Continue reading Arc Review: The Child Wore Pearls || Medieval-A-Thon Update#3
ARC REVIEW: To Kill A Queen || Medieval-A-Thon Update#2
Title: To Kill A Queen Pages: 446 Release Date: 24 November, 2020 ★★ Synopsis: Raine Blackwood used to dream of magic and adventure. Until the day her sister Alana disappeared and the role of future queen fell to her. She dreads the day her father dies and leaves the kingdom of Altria in her hands,… Continue reading ARC REVIEW: To Kill A Queen || Medieval-A-Thon Update#2
ARC REVIEW: Given by Nandi Taylor || Medieval-A-Thon Update #1
AUTHOR: NANDI TAYLOR RELEASE DATE: 05 JANUARY, 2021 genre: FANTASY MY RATING: ★★ Synopsis: As a princess of the Yirba, Yenni is all-but-engaged to the prince of a neighboring tribe. She knows it's her duty to ensure peace for her people, but as her father's stubborn illness steadily worsens, she sets out on a sacred… Continue reading ARC REVIEW: Given by Nandi Taylor || Medieval-A-Thon Update #1
I read 130+ books this year 2020! || tips on how to read more
WoOoOoOHoOoO! I read 130+ books this year! Kudos to myself! I really didn't expect this. It made me question my sanity and wonder how I got all other stuff done. lol. I do realize that there are tons of other people out there who read 200+...500+ books each year - and hats off to them,… Continue reading I read 130+ books this year 2020! || tips on how to read more
Medieval-A-Thon🗡️ || I decided to try something new || change of plans!
So, hey! um...I know I had a January TBR and all that but I saw this on Youtube and I couldn't help myself! First, it is hosted by one of my go-to Booktuber🤩 for fantasy recs and because this is mostly for fantasy nerds🤓 BUT the best part is that you can read any genre… Continue reading Medieval-A-Thon🗡️ || I decided to try something new || change of plans!
Just another quote || Can you guess?
“We never really talked much or even looked at each other, but it didn't matter because we were looking at the same sky together, which is maybe even more intimate than eye contact anyway. I mean, anybody can look at you. It's quite rare to find someone who sees the same world you see.” Can… Continue reading Just another quote || Can you guess?
Authors I discovered this year 2020 || you will be shocked (most probably😅)
This list isn't exactly "Authors I discovered this year". I knew that some of them existed, I just never read a book by him/her. In other words - "new-to-me" authors. 🙂 And honestly, I found some of my ALL time favourites this year!! And this goes a long way as to why this was a… Continue reading Authors I discovered this year 2020 || you will be shocked (most probably😅)
JANUARY TBR || So, I have decided to make tbr’s from now on…
I have decided to make TBR's in spite of being a mood reader because I keep picking up books I shouldn't. I keep wasting a lot of time searching for books. So, yeah. Why not? My Book Club pick: If you wanna join BOOKS GO BOOM! - (it's a goodreads bookclub) click here. Check out… Continue reading JANUARY TBR || So, I have decided to make tbr’s from now on…
I watched 2 TV SHOWS!🤯 || coming from someone who doesn’t watch shows (at all)!! I AM BLOWN!🤩
Yeah! Yeah! I don't do TV shows (at all!) 😁 I feel like I have said this more than a fifty times here on my blog....BUT December is really proving to be um....different? I don't know. 😅 But whatever it is - I AM LOVING IT!! It's a good different, no doubt. I have read… Continue reading I watched 2 TV SHOWS!🤯 || coming from someone who doesn’t watch shows (at all)!! I AM BLOWN!🤩
READ THIS || Happy New Year!
It's been around five days since I last posted but honestly it feels like such a long time. I apologize for not replying to comments and liking your posts, or commenting on them - I got caught up with "end of the year" stuff (not fun stuff) and was kept very busy. BUT I am… Continue reading READ THIS || Happy New Year!
ZENDAR: A TALE OF SAND
AUTHOR: K. T. MUNSON RELEASE DATE: 22 AUGUST, 2022 genre: FANTASY MY RATING: ★★★★ Synopsis: Living in the great capital of Zendar, Sol, Nitya has always longed for something more than her family’s merchant lifestyle. She craves adventure—or at least hopes something remotely exciting could happen. When her best friend, Juni, secures them both positions… Continue reading ZENDAR: A TALE OF SAND
So I wanted to say, “MERRY CHRISTMAS!”
Hello! What's up Reader Fam!? Almost four months into blogging, and I still don't know how to start a blog post without making it overly enthusiastic or awkward 😐. Jeez. 😂 It is a little known fact but I still want to say it - today is 25th of December.😁 It's kinda weird how it… Continue reading So I wanted to say, “MERRY CHRISTMAS!”
THE KISS QUOTIENT
AUTHOR: HELEN HOANG RELEASE DATE: 30 may, 2018 genre: CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE MY RATING: ★★★★ Synopsis: It's high time for Stella Lane to settle down and find a husband - or so her mother tells her. This is no easy task for a wealthy, successful woman like Stella, who also happens to have Asperger's. Analyzing data… Continue reading THE KISS QUOTIENT
9 Books I will (most probably) never re-read because they destroyed me || +3 honourable mentions
All I am gonna say is - " It's one of those books. Those books which you stumble across once in a while. Which makes you cry, makes you feel hopeful, heals you, and then breaks your heart and then breaks it again. It's one of those books which, once you finish reading, you close… Continue reading 9 Books I will (most probably) never re-read because they destroyed me || +3 honourable mentions
FIREHEART TIGER
AUTHOR: Aliette de Bodard RELEASE DATE: 9 FEBRUARY, 2021 genre: FANTASY (LBTQ+) MY RATING: ★★★★ Synopsis: Quiet, thoughtful princess Thanh was sent away as a hostage to the powerful faraway country of Ephteria as a child. Now she’s returned to her mother’s imperial court, haunted not only by memories of her first romance, but by… Continue reading FIREHEART TIGER
THE WITCH’S HEART
( A quick shoutout to Reedsy Discovery and the Author - J. M. Beraldo, for giving me an ARC of this book, in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!) 😇 RELEASE DATE: 27 decemBER, 2020 PAGE COUNT: 45 AUTHOR: ASHLEY REED MY RATING: ★★★★ Synopsis: Asha may be young, but make no mistake: she… Continue reading THE WITCH’S HEART
EVERMORE BOOK TAG
I am flattered to say that I have been tagged by the creator herself - Ahaana @ Windows to Worlds. Thank you soo much! Being a swifty and a book lover, I had to to this tag. Rules: Link back to the original creator’s post: Ahaana’s at Windows to WorldsTag at least 5 peopleThank the person… Continue reading EVERMORE BOOK TAG
THE MYSTERY BLOGGER #1 #2 #3 || I got nominated thrice!
Thank you soo much to Sanskriti @ portals into books , That One Crazy Girl @ Random thoughts of my fandom and Beck and Kayla @ A couple of B's for nominating me! This is my first time and I guess the second and third time being nominated for this award! Thank you once again!… Continue reading THE MYSTERY BLOGGER #1 #2 #3 || I got nominated thrice!
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"I love you. There is no limit to what I can give to you, no time I need. Even when this world is a forgotten whisper of dust between the stars, I will love you."-SJM
OMG! That Song/Book Tag
If you have ever checked my "About Me" page, you know that earphones are my lifeline, because to me music is just another form of escape. I LOVE music. I LOVE lyrics. 📚 + 🎵 = Heavenly Bliss And, thus, I must do this tag! I was tagged by Riddhi @ Whispering Stories. Thank you… Continue reading OMG! That Song/Book Tag
SHADOW AND BONE || GRISHAVERSE #1
AUTHOR: LEIGH BARDUGO RELEASE DATE: 5 JUNE, 2012 genre: YOUNG ADULT FANTASY MY RATING: ★★★ Synopsis: Soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold - a swath of unnatural darkness crawling with monsters. But when her regiment is attacked, Alina unleashes… Continue reading SHADOW AND BONE || GRISHAVERSE #1
This or That Book Tag
I am doing a tag again!! (sound of trumpets) This time I got tagged by not one, not two...definitely not four but THREE wonderful people: Siena @ Booksophobia, Rachel @ A Bookworm's Paradise, and Lily @ Lily's Little Library. The Rules :- Mention the creator of the tagThank you to Ayunda @ Tea and Paperbacks for creating this!Thank… Continue reading This or That Book Tag
THEY BOTH DIE AT THE END
I just finished reading this book - 11 December, 2020 at 2.57 am. It's been an hour...almost. And I have finally gathered my thoughts; enough to type this. And I want to say that I literally have nothing to say about this book, that I have no words at all. But that would be a lie. I have so much to talk about. I have so many things that I want to say, but I can't say anything at all. I can't form a single thought. I don't think I can review this book. I couldn't find a single folly, a single flaw. I think I loved it a bit too much. I read this book in a day. "I loved it from here to there." Wonderfully crafted, beautifully written.
5 Hilarious Things About Me Tag😵
I have been tagged by Nehal @ Books and Words, to do the hilarious tag, where I must share my own hilariocity and hopefully make you laugh because it's so hilarious and do please check Nehal's blog because she is hilarious and I hope you find this hilarious because I am trying to be hilarious… Continue reading 5 Hilarious Things About Me Tag😵
Listening to an Audiobook for THE FIRST TIME || The Hating Game by Sally Thorne👗📚
What. is. an. audiobook? In my house, that is the question of the millenia! 😆My mom doesn't understand why on earth I would listen to a person read a book, when I can very well read it myself. I mean I thought it was weird too. And to be honest, audiobooks were never really my… Continue reading Listening to an Audiobook for THE FIRST TIME || The Hating Game by Sally Thorne👗📚
LIEBSTER AWARD TAG #2
Another one!!! YAYA!! Awesome! I don't want to wake up. EVER. A billion thanxx to Rachel from a bookworm paradise! Thank you soo much! Everyone, please check out her blog if you don't already follow her! Rules:- Thank the blogger who nominated youAnswer the 11 questions the blogger asked youNominate 11 bloggersAsk your nominees 11… Continue reading LIEBSTER AWARD TAG #2
THE OUTSTANDING BLOGGER AWARD #2
In case, you have not noticed, I LOVE doing tags! (And everytime, I get tagged or nominated I most definitely don't jump around as if I have won the oscar. Just saying!) Anyways, this time I get to thank the lovely Pilar from the Bookworm Shelf for nominating me! I love how the decorations on… Continue reading THE OUTSTANDING BLOGGER AWARD #2
GUEST POST: Be Selfish|| Author: Kellie Doherty📚
Writing is often romanticized—with images of writers tucked close to a writing desk scribbling on notebooks for hours on end, or sitting by a fire with a glass of wine in hand penning poetry for ages, or hunkered down in a coffee shop typing madly away on a computer for half a day. But any… Continue reading GUEST POST: Be Selfish|| Author: Kellie Doherty📚
NOVEMBER WRAP-UP
It feels like yesterday that I wrote the "October Wrap -Up" post! Gosh! That was real quick! November has been a very interesting month. I read quite a few books, but I read most of them for the sake of reading it (so I get the reference when people talk about it), then I discovered… Continue reading NOVEMBER WRAP-UP
MY SIDE OF HER STORY
It is a story that reminds you of the power of women's love.This book was an easy read - you can read it in one -sitting. It's not exactly a gripping read, but you can easily fly through it........ I am not gonna lie.....really sweet moments...they make me cringe. And I cringed at least twice in every chapter! So, tread carefully...don't venture into this story if you don't have a sweet tooth!
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT|| introducing book club|| BOOKS GO BOOM!
HelloOOooO!! So, today I have a really special announcement. I am kinda nervous but I am soo excited to share with you. (I actually kept stalling....to post this beacause I..have no idea as to how everyone will take it.) Okay! So, here's goes nothing AND everything! I have decided to start a book club. A… Continue reading SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT|| introducing book club|| BOOKS GO BOOM!
BELIEVE BY JULIE MATHISON
I am not gonna lie guys....but this is one of the best books that I have read in a while. This definitely goes down in my list of "All Time Favourite Books". I don't know if it was because I was reading it at 4.00 A.M. or if it was because I was particularly feeling emotional at that time...but this book made me cry....very hard.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE VEIL
( A quick shoutout to Reedsy Discovery and the Author - Michael Sloan, for giving me an ARC this book. Thank you!) 😇 RELEASE DATE: 7 SEPTEMBER, 2020 PAGE COUNT: 264 GENRE: YOUNG ADULT FICTION MY RATING: ★★★★ Synopsis: Leo Kane: Journey through the Veil tells the story of Leo, a seemingly average boy who… Continue reading JOURNEY THROUGH THE VEIL
IDEAL INSPIRATION BLOGGER AWARD #2
Oh Whoa! Damn!! 😱 This feels like a joke to me..but it's like those good vibes joke and not the offensive ones. I GOT NOMINATED TWICE!!! Yaya!! This time it was Becky and Kayla Brown from over at A Couple of B's, and they have got at itch to read and review. God! I love… Continue reading IDEAL INSPIRATION BLOGGER AWARD #2
AURORA RISING
Full of sarcasm, jokes on the face of danger, recklessness, romance, action scenes, amazing plot, go-down-in-history friendship, twists, and turns too!!! This book was EVERYTHING!!!
THE OUTSTANDING BLOGGER AWARD #1
A billion thankxx to Cherelle from over at cherelle the bibliophile. Yep! I get to thank her again for being such a dear and nominating me! If you don't already follow her, then please do me a favour, and go follow her! To be honest I am very excited and so much flattered - 'cause… Continue reading THE OUTSTANDING BLOGGER AWARD #1
IDEAL INSPIRATION BLOGGER AWARD #1
Okay! ....um....WOOoooOOW! So, I got nominated for another award! Crazy! I know right!.........It goes like La la laa..hmm hmm...😅.....would be London, England.
AND THERE GOES MY B’DAY
Happy Birthday to myself! and to you too..if your birthday is on the14th of November. ....So...um...now that I am seventeen, you will be pleased or maybe not pleased to know that I have lived seventeen years of my life..without doing anything special or extraordinary at all. ....I want to study English Lit though.🤓
OCTOBER WRAP-UP
Yeah! Yeah! I know I am? was? ...in a reading slump........Okay, lame jokes and "overreactions" aside, books I read this month are:-
THE SUNSHINE BLOGGER AWARD #2
There's are not many things that I can do in my free time - like saving the world and training to be an assassin........My bookshelf often looks like Olivander's wand shop in Diagon Alley............Hopefully, become an editor for a badass writer. That would be a dream come true.
HELP PLEASE!!
I am in a slump..or rather am going to be in a slump!! Tragedy! Disaster! The world is going to end! NOOOOO!!! Recommend a few books to me please!!
REMEMBER ME TOMORROW
This is one of those books that I would recommend to every stranger that I meet just so, more can admire the sheer beauty of this story.
FAVORITE FRIDAY#5
This book has underground tunnels, mist -shrouded castle, sinister characters, great friendships and a mystery bigger than what you can imagine. I loved the entire series, but this book, particularly has stayed with me. I have loved it. My love for mysteries and thriller books was born from this book...this series.
FAVORITE FRIDAY#4
The Night has a unique type of darkness, the kind that holds the stars and help them shine bright. The darkness hugs you, like a warm cloak and within it's safe embrace, you can feel your own soul ...deep down.
THE SUNSHINE AWARD BLOGGER #1
Hi! I am so excited and nervous - all at the same time. Never in my wildest dreams had I imagined that this would happen one day. I got nominated for The Sunshine Blogger Award by Ali over at - "In the Lost and Found".
THE SIX MURDERS IN SEATTLE – book talk#5
Inspired by Sherlock Holmes, this book is a really quick read and will only take you an hour or so. The story follows quite a few flawed characters, which are well developed and have a back story with distinct personalities. One thing I like about it is, the author provides you with a vivid description of each and every character.
Arc Review: The Indivisible And The Void ||Medieval-A-Thon Update#4
Title: The Invisible And The Void Pages: 443 Release Date: 15 February, 2019 ★★★ Synopsis: Each year, Democryos sends his brightest student into the war-torn countryside to work magic. But when his wife leaves him for a mysterious stranger, he finds his own life ravaged. Forsaking the comfort of the citadel, he searches for her,… Continue reading Arc Review: The Indivisible And The Void ||Medieval-A-Thon Update#4