• ***This post contains affiliate links. I get a small commission when you use my link to buy from IndieBound (at no extra cost to you). CODE: renstrange*** Most Anticipated Books is a monthly series in which I discuss the releases I’m most excited for in the coming month. Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff Summary: The Republic…

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  • That Time I Broke My Ankle

    The room was spinning, but it wasn’t. The anesthesiologist had said the antibiotic shot would make me feel weird, but I didn’t know that meant I’d be high out of my mind. The nurses wheeled me into the operating room and moved me onto the table. “Take a few deep breaths into this,” the anesthesiologist…

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  • ***This post contains affiliate links. Use my link to buy from Book Depository at no extra cost to you. CODE: renstrange*** Slytherin Greatness is a feature in which I explain why non-Harry Potter characters belong in Slytherin. These characters can come from books, movies, or television. Character Mia Corvere Source The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff…

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  • Guilty Pleasure Reads

    ***This post contains affiliate links. Use my link to buy from Book Depository at no extra cost to you. CODE: renstrange*** I have mixed feelings on calling things “guilty pleasures.” I’m a big believer that you should never feel ashamed for what you like. However, sometimes things we like aren’t… well, they aren’t great. And…

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  • Mystery Blogger Award

    I am super grateful and blown away to be nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award by the lovely Becca from Words and Other Malarky! This award/tag was created by Okoto Enigma, a popular lifestyle, fashion, and travel blogger. Rules Put the award logo/image on your blog. List the rules. Thank whoever nominated you and provide…

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  • Look, I’m a 26-year-old woman. The Descendants franchise was never intended for me. Still, even though I found them merely cute, I saw why kids enjoyed them so much. Their quality is akin to the Disney Channel musicals I grew up with. The only reason I watched the second one was because of the hype.…

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  • I haven’t done a single music review in months. Whoops. As such, my backlist became quite lengthy. How was I going to review all these albums? That’s when it hit me: I’m not an expert in music reviewing anyway. Why not instead give my brief thoughts on all the new music projects I’ve been listening…

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  • Books I Wish Had Sequels

    Have you ever read a book that was so good you wanted more? I’m sure you have because it’s happened to me many times. I read a lot of series, so I’m usually blessed with more content. But every once in a while, I come across a fantastic book with no more story. It’s a…

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  • Rules: • List two bookish truths and one lie. Keep the answer hidden so your followers can guess! • Reveal the lie in a spoiler at the bottom of your post. • Link back to the original post. Can you guess which of these is the lie? 1. I’ve met V.E. Schwab. 2. I’ve been…

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  • Favorite Friday is a meme in which I discuss some of my favorite things. Some Fridays it’ll be based on a topic, while others it’ll just be about some of my recent favorites. Growing up, I was a huge fan of Disney Channel. In fact, my enjoyment of its shows and stars continued well into…

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