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QOTD: This book has a strong female lead, which made me think about positive female role models. What strong women do you look up to either in your personal life or just in the world in general? | I have an amazing stepmom who is a great role model and example of a badass woman! I also love Michelle Obama and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #girlpower . Onto the book....Y’all look what came in the mail!! @chloe_liese I am so thankful to have received an ARC. I’ve already started reading and the first chapter is delivering!!! . Can’t wait to share my thoughts and reviews on She’s a Spitfire, the sequel to He’s a Brute. (Probably in a few days cuz I can’t wait haha). This book continues the story of Nairne and Zed, and I can’t recommend it enough! . This series has an intelligent, strong willed, witty female lead whose a scientist. Mix in an alpha male lead whose a soccer star and involved with the mafia....you’re getting a steamy romance and a suspenseful plot. Yes please 🙋🏼‍♀️. Also, I love this breakout indie author, who is a strong voice for female empowerment. . Ok I’m done talking and off to continue reading! She’s a Spitfire publishes on June 24, 2019. It’s currently available for preorder. Read the first book, He’s a Brute, on Kindle Unlimited for free!!! . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #chloeliese #booksharks #gottareadromance #hesabrute #shesaspitfire #toughlove
QOTD: how have your reading habits/tastes changed as you’ve grown up/gotten older? | As a kid I used to love fantasy, but I don’t read as much fantasy now that I’m older. My go to genres remain thriller/suspense and romance! As far as habits- I definitely didn’t have a kindle growing up haha. . Review: I loved The Unhoneymooners. It was perfect enemies to lovers, with a bit of slow burn thrown in. . This book pulled me in from the very first chapter. The writing was smart, witty, and overall just funny. This book was FUN! Truly it was one of the best romance reads this year and a perfect summer book. . I loved reading Olive’s story and perspective. She reminded me a lot of myself in that sometimes I think I’m being a “realist” but maybe I just need to start looking on the bright side of things. It was great to read her character growth and even inspiring. . I really can’t recommend a better summer read. It has a wedding, destination honeymoon spot, enemies to lovers, slow burn, a fake relationship....it’s got it all!! Truly you need to read this if you haven’t already and definitely bump it up on your TBR lists. 5⭐️. . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #christinalauren #booksharks #gottareadromance #theunhoneymooners
QOTD: how often do y’all re-read books? what was the last book you re-read? . I have to start by thanking my awesome friend @stephie.lovesbooks for letting my know about the Amazon deal for this paperback. This is one of my favorites of all time and I feel so Iucky to have it on both kindle and in a paperback. *dances* . This is one of the very few re-reads I’ve done this year. I loved this book so much when I read it. I imagine this will continue to be a book I re-read each year. . This book has the most amazing characters, and the romance is so touching. This book made me cry, and it made me laugh. Above all, this book reminded me of how precious this life is. This book inspired me to make my own “fuck it” list and just truly take advantage of all the amazing parts of life. . So not only does this book give you all of that...but it’s also an enemies to lovers slow-burn romance. It’s witty and tension filled, and this book definitely brings the heat. Ugh I could gush about this book forever, so I’ll end this by saying it’s 5/5⭐️. Please let me know your thoughts if you’ve read it! . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #booksharks #gottareadromance #hatenotes
QOTD: do you have any reading pet peeves? | My two big ones are 1) when people think suspense/thriller and mystery are the exact same AND when someone gives a book a low (or even a 3 star) rating, but never explains why. I want to know why you gave it the rating you did! . HAPPY PUB DAY! thank you to the author and Forever Pub for sending me an ARC to review. Thank you!! Review: To no one’s surprise, I loved this one. The writing, the development, the characterization... it’s all amazing. It’s impressive to see from a debut author! I’m standing here in full support. . It’s hard to talk about favorite parts of the book because I really did love it all. Perhaps my absolute favorite though was Kristen. I loved her character. She was strong, independent, loyal, and above all - she showed a true sense of bravery. It was impossible to not begin rooting for her from the very first page. . The romance between Kristen and Josh was great as well. The banter and tension was there, and this made a wonderful slow burn. The romance stood on a strong foundation of friendship and this always gets my heart swooning! . This book packed an emotional punch. It felt like at times this book was breaking my heart. The honesty and rawness delivered in the characters was amazing. Even through all of this - the book left me happy and hopeful. (And impatiently waiting for the next book.) . Of course, this gets a 5/5⭐️ from me. I would love to hear what you thought if you’ve read it or if you’re planning to read it! TW: mentions of infertility, loss of a loved one . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #abbyjimenez #booksharks #gottareadromance #thefriendzone
QOTD: for those who are BOTM subscribers- have you been keeping up with each month’s book? Which is your favorite BOTM so far? | I have not kept up each month 😅, but 3/5 isn’t that bad? My favorite so far has been Before She Knew Him. Here’s where I stand so far... . Before She Knew Him - 4/5 ⭐️ Miracle Creek - haven’t finished yet The Bride Test - 3/5 ⭐️ How Not to Die Alone - still on TBR A Nearly Normal Family - 4/5 ⭐️ . Hopefully I get get caught up on Miracle Creek and How Not to Die Alone before July’s box. Maybe my July pick will be outside of the thriller / romance genres. Maybe. . Tell me your June box pick! . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #newbookrelease #bookofthemonth #botm #bookphotography #booksharks #booksparks
QOTD: what is (or was when you were younger) your favorite Disney Channel movie? | I gotta give love to Life Size, Halloween Town(s), Zenon, and Cadet Kelly. . TW: mentions of suicide, drug use, abortion, sexual assault, and rape . I’m going to be upfront and say that I did not enjoy this book for the most part. I gave it a 2/5. With that being said, there were still some things I liked. For one, I loved the title and the book cover. It’s very catchy, and everything about the outward appearance of the book made me so excited to begin reading. . I also enjoyed the first chapter or two of the book. The premise drew me in, and it seemed like everyone could have been guilty. Plus, I wanted to find out the reason behind the friendship falling apart. The book had a strong start, then it lost me. . The plot was all over the place. There were a lot of twists, but not in a good way. It felt like there were just elements thrown in for the sake of having them. . By the time I reached the end, I just had no answers. None of Delia’s explanations were explained or confirmed. I still didn’t understand the depth of the relationship between the two characters. Add in an open-ended final chapter, and it left way too much unresolved. Overall, this just wasn’t the book for me. Please let me know if you’ve read this and what your thoughts were. Full review on my blog! Link in bio. . . . Hashtags: #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #books #tbr #bookrecommendation #whimandwitty #bookphotography #bookstagrammers #bookboyfriendhoarders #booksharks #booksparks #suicidenotesfrombeautifulgirls
QOTD: what was your favorite Disney moving growing up/current favorite? Anyone big fans of fairytales? | I loved the Lion King, but I was also a huge fan of Cinderella. . Speaking of fairytales...The Lunar Chronicles is one of my favorite fairytale retellings! This book has great romance, fantasy, and a bit of a futuristic vibe. Personally my favorite book in the series is Cress. . Has anyone read this series? Or have any retelling recommendations for me?! . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #marissameyer #booksharks #gottareadromance #thelunarchronicles #cinder
QOTD: do you read primarily one genre or do you like to switch it up? | I find myself always gravitating towards romance and suspense/thriller. I just love reading about love and I love suspense and a good whodunnit. But I don’t really gravitate towards suspenseful romance 🤷🏼‍♀️what can I say, I like what I like. But I’m trying to branch out more this year! We’ll see : ). . Thank you so much to @readforeverpub and @authorabbyjimenez for sending me an ARC of The Friend Zone. I wish I could adequately express in words how excited I am for this book!!! My expectations are high cuz some of my favorite bookstagrammers have loved this one. . If you’ve already read it - what did you think? Is this one on your radar? It publishes June 11th. . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #abbyjimenez #booksharks #gottareadromance #thefriendzone
Happy Monday y’all! For my QOTD: how is the start of your week going - good/bad? Tell me something that’s happened on your Monday! | So far my Monday has been crazy busy, but it was made better because a coworker brought me a coffee! It’s the little things. . I truly can’t tell y’all how happy I am that I’m finally able to get started on reading this! I’ve had some ARCs and work to catch up on first, but now this has my full attention. . If you’ve already read it - what did you think? What is your favorite CLo book? I’ve only read Josh and Hazel but I really enjoyed it! . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #christinalauren #booksharks #gottareadromance #theunhoneymooners
HI YALL! I’M BACK! I started a new job & took a short break. So to get me caught up...here’s a QOTD: what is the last book you stayed up wayyy too late reading? Was it worth it?! . . I was fortunate enough to receive an ARC from Pearl Khatri, and this beauty publishes on June 12th! It’s a contemporary romance that is full of heart, important themes, and dynamic characters. . TW: This book deals with sensitive topics such as body shaming, eating disorders, and bullying. . Amara and Kenneth are two dynamic leads. Their romance is sweet and romantic (ugh the epilogue esp had my heart feeling so full!!!) You can’t help but root for them through all the twists and turns life throws. . Amara was my favorite. Her character is so well-written. She’s a beautiful person (inside and out). She deals with body image issues, and I found myself relating to her struggles, emotions, and inner demons. I wanted to hug her (and if she existed in real life- for her to hug me!) It’s important we read characters like us who struggle and overcome body issues. I love seeing complex, well written characters who deal with real life struggles, and who lead by example. . This book is raw and emotional, but also very sweet and light at times. It’s a great mix, and it makes for a strong contemporary romance. Pearl is a new-to-me author, and I feel very fortunate to have been able to read this one. 4 stars y’all ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #pearlkhatri #booksharks #gottareadromance #thosechanceencounters #booksparks
QOTD: What is one book that you wish had a tv/movie adaptation? | I would love to see The Lunar Chronicles series as movies, and I'm really excited for The Hating Game, which is actually being adapted! . Review: Alright y'all. I've been sitting on this review for awhile, because I really wasn't sure what I thought. There were things I loved, but also things I didn't. Please tell me if you've read this and what you thought. . I loved the representation and inclusion in this book. This is a romance between Arthur, a Jewish boy who has ADHD and Ben who is Puerto Rican. It's so important to write romance stories for everyone, and I love this book for its inclusivity. . This book also tackles big issues like anxiety, privilege, homophobia and includes a variety of secondary characters with diverse backgrounds. . The last bit I loved was the realistic ending. This book felt like a young romance that could actually happen in real life. The entire book felt realistic and maybe awkward at times - but that's life. . I didn't love the pop culture references. I also hated this in every one of Becky Albertalli's books. It makes the book feel immature honestly, and I feel like it dates it for the future. Not a fan. . While I loved that this book was realistic, the romance still felt so forced and off to me. It didn't feel like a natural progression and it felt like both characters were forcing it to happen because of how much they went through to find each other initially. I wasn't buying into it, which was a bummer. . My full review is on my blog and the link is in my bio! This gets 3⭐️from me. . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #whatifitsus #booksharks #beckyalbertalli #adamsilvera
QOTD: if you could only take 3 books with you on a deserted island, which would you choose? | after thinking about this for twenty mins...I think I'd choose Harry Potter & The Goblet of Fire, The Five People You Meet in Heaven, and The Hating Game. All three I think I could re-read until infinity and never get bored. . This picture was right place at the right time...I couldn't resist snapping another picture of one of my favorite series. Thankful for Book Depository, because I was able to get the sequel to Beartown for under five dollars, which is incredible (for my wallet and my collection). . . . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #usagainstyou #booksharks #fredrikbackman #beartown
QOTD: what is one book you wish you could erase your memory of just so you could read it for the first time all over again? | For me, a series would be HP and a standalone would be Marriage For One. Yes I did love it that much. . Review: the short version is that I loved this book and I'd give it a million stars if I could. You should read it. It's one of my favorite romances of all time and my favorite read of 2019. . In terms of characters- Jack and Rose are so well written. They aren't perfect - they have strengths and weaknesses, just like anyone else. That's what made it so easy to fall in love with them and their romance, because they felt like people I could be friends with in real life. . If you're looking for a romance with a badass heroine - look no further. Rose's strength and ambition are unparalleled, and she also shows incredible vulnerability. . The plot itself was amazing. There was an amazing slowburn romance, but there was also great individual character growth and a bit of mystery surrounding the exact circumstances of their marriage arrangement. I couldn't flip through this fast enough. . For my full review - my link is in my bio. This is a 5/5⭐️for me (and 1 million stars in my heart.) . Hashtags: #bookboyfriendhoarders #whimandwitty #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #tbr #bookrecommendation #bookbuying #newbookrelease #bookphotography #bibliophile #romcomreads #ellamaise #booksharks #gottareadromance #marriageforone #booksharks #booksparks
QOTD: tell me about your bookshelves. Are they organized by genre, color, or just organized chaos? Do you like decor items alongside your books? | I've tried many different organization methods, but find that height of book and by genre is my favorite. I also like the look of clean shelves without decor, but maybe that's because I don't have any cute book decorations haha. . . As far as this Fredrik Backman book...it's officially on my TBR for the next two weeks. I typically don't do a TBR because I'm such a mood reader, but I am itching to read this! . . Hashtags: #bookstagram #igreads #bookblog #bookworm #goodreads #books #tbr #bookrecommendation #whimandwitty #fredrikbackman #booksparks #booksharks #tbr #bookboyfriendhoarders #amancalledove #bookphotography

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