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i need to read more good books, send recs

The ending felt so complete and it definitely ended right. There was one thing that happened that made me extremely mad at Jonah, but once there was backstory, he was back to being one of my favorite contemporary boys. All in all, I really liked this book! I look forward to reading more of both of the author's writing in the future!

Let's start out with a quick little content warning for this book! There are discussions of divorce and death, so if that's upsetting to you, be careful and take care of yourself 💕   Wow! Nicola Yoon's books really never cease to amaze me! Her writing is so amazing and I've genuinely enjoyed every book she's put out thus far.    Instructions for Dancing is very fast paced, stuffed with loveable characters, and the twists are awesome! Evie is such a great character and I'd honestly love to read more of her story. X is really cool, too. From his first introduction, I knew I would like him!    This book is also very focused on Evie's parents separation, and even though I've never been through something like that, I could definitely sympathize with her. There's also a killer friend group. All of the characters are unique and loveable, and it's exactly what you need in a contemporary!

This book was honestly such a wild ride. It was really gripping from the first line: "They've never found the body of the first and only boy who broke my heart." I mean, c'mon, that's epic.   It was a very fast read, which I really like for fantasies. The characters are all fairly fleshed out and likeable. I think I was a little mislead from the synopsis, thinking that the Shadow King was going to have The Darkling vibes, but in reality he was a 19 year old new king who was way less cutthroat than I was expecting. Once I realized he wasn't like that, though, I was able to get through it.    There was a lot of characters. I definitely mixed some of them up at some point. Especially when they all had fairly similar names (in my opinion) and while that was a tad complicated at times, it was still bearable.   I really liked Levenseller's writing style! It really helped to get across that while Alessandra is mature, she's still young and has opinions from both of those features.    The ending was very unexpected and while I wasn't the biggest fan of it, it was wrapped up nicely. I'm looking forward to reading her other books and the (possible?) sequel to TSBU! I believe it's about Alessandra's sister: Chrysantha. She wasn't in the book besides letters from her, but I am interested to see what her story is.

This has taken me such a long time to finally gather my thoughts, and I apologize for that! This book was really such a wild ride and it definitely took some time to figure out what was happening, but I think I've finally got it! I really appreciated that RQ went straight into action instead of a long, dragged out beginning. Sometimes slow beginnings of books really annoy me, so I liked that it was a quick start. The book as a whole was really fast-paced, so that was amazing too. I also really like Victoria Aveyard's writing style, which gives me a lot of hope for Realm Breaker! I really enjoyed the plot and the characters were, for the most part, likeable. Mare seems to be a very reliable narrator, which is great. I loved the divide between Red and Silver bloods- it gave me major Shadow and Bone meets The Hunger Games vibes. The only thing I really didn't like about the book (which now writing it down, probably won't make too much sense unless you've read it) is the constant never knowing who's good or bad. It got kind of frustrating at some points, and I don't really like to feel mad while reading. But, while it wasn't my favorite aspect, it made for some pretty good plot twists, which I always appreciate. Anyhow, I am going to continue with this series (I'm already around 200 pages into Glass Sword) and definitely read Realm Breaker soon! I really enjoyed this book and I'm excited to see where the rest of the story will go! MINOR SPOILERS AHEAD- I don't ship Mare with anyone at the moment, and I'm already ~200 pages into Glass Sword. Cal is probably the best option out of him, Maven (who I now very much dislike), and Kilorn (who seems like a nice guy, but whose name is horrendous), but I can honestly see her ending up with either of them. Soooo, uh, yeah. That's my review!

JULY: Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon, The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller, Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard, The Earl and the Fairy by Ayuko

Q: what's your favorite trope? Whoaaaa hiiii! Late post because i was out and about all day, but good news is that I got a few new books!! Also, if you watched my stories from yesterday, you'd see that i'm trying to put together a Nina Zenik from six of crows cosplay, and I just found the perfect dress for it!! My favorite trope issss (drum roll please) enemies to lovers 🎉🎉😂 Three Dark Crowns sounds super interesting- and royalty?!?!?! HECK YESSS!!!! . . . Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #threedarkcrowns #kendareblake #harperteen #harpercollins #epicreads #yafantasy #fantasy #crown #royalty https://www.instagram.com/p/CNI2An0rPf3/?igshid=5l8bmzbn1k4u

Q: what are you currently reading? Are you enjoying it? Hiiiiii bookies! I started reading Aurora Rising yesterday and I'm really liking it so far!! HAPPY RULE OF WOLVES RELEASE DAY!!! Also the new Shadow and Bone trailer released (officially) and it's soooo amazing!! My copy of RoW won't be shipping until the middle of April, and I really don't want to wait that long 😭😭 . . . Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #tithe #valiant #ironside #hollyblack #modernfaerietales #simonandschuster #faerie #crown #faerietales #yafantasy (at Faerie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CNDoDyvrKXW/?igshid=zcnrpq91kta6

Q: do you prefer series or standalones? Shhhh I totally didn't get distracted by books and Falcon and the Winter Solider and forget that I was supposed to post today... 😂 I have around 30 pages left in TKaK so I'm definitely going to finish it today!!!! Valiant is the sequel to Tithe, which I posted the other day, and this whole series sounds super intriguing!! I also have a cool picture planned for Ironside, but I still have to take it 😂 . . . Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #tithe #valiant #ironside #hollyblack #modernfaerietales #faerie #sword #bookpicture #bookaesthetic #series #fantasy #fantasyya #simonandschuster (at Faerie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM-l-7TL5sH/?igshid=xpnq96lta8wm

Q: what's your favorite kind of creature? Happy Fri-yay!! This week seemed to go by sooo fast, I can't believe it's already the weekend!! Also, tomorrow's the season finale of RWBY and I am so stressed about it 😳😳 I have about 100 pages left in To Kill a Kingdom so i'm hoping to finish it today! I also have a book club meet which is always super exciting! 😁 I'm probably going to read Aurora Rising next; it's suuuper high on my anticipated list and with the third book coming out soon, i want to be prepared 😂 . . . Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #yafantasy #fantasy #tithe #hollyblack #valiant #ironside #modernfaerietales #thecruelprince #thefolkoftheair #favoriteauthor (at Faerie) https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5N-yXrHuI/?igshid=1s4cufbmo4giw

Q: what's your favorite purple cover books? Hi guys! I'm sooo excited to be a part of the cover reveal for Fate and Flame! Thank you to @literaryboundtours for this opportunity! Title: Fate and Flame Author: Miranda Lyn Synopsis: This gripping series comes to a nail-biting conclusion with Fate and Flame. Ara brings more of her notorious sass and Temir is still the cinnamon roll, trying to save the world. If you haven’t started this series yet, you’re in for an adventure of a lifetime. You will swoon for this fae series, noted for being unlike any other. Fate and Flame will hold you on the edge of your seat, make you laugh, keep you fanning yourself in the steamy moments, and wiping away tears through the conclusion. This is a series with a full cast of characters you will instantly love. You can start this journey on Kindle Unlimited right now. Blood and Promise is also free to download between March 25th and 28th. I'm so beyond excited to read this series, and I can't wait to dive into Blood and Promise soon!! . . . Tags: Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #literaryboundtours #fateandflamereveal #faerising #mirandalyn #bloodandpromise https://www.instagram.com/p/CM2PGCiL55m/?igshid=13k1c6gvvv2wh

Q: what's something that reminds you of a book character no matter what? Waffles will forever remind me of the Crows 😌 I can't believe there's only 6 more days until Rule of Wolves comes out!! I'm so unbelievably excited, but I don't want the Grishaverse to end!! 😭🤧 I guess I'm gonna reread them after the show comes out 🤷 I started reading To Kill a Kingdom yesterday, and I'm really liking it!! It's very fast paced and enjoyable! Also, a little mermaid retelling with sirens and pirates?!?! Heck yes!!!! . . . Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #sixofcrows #leighbardugo #crookedkingdom #betterthanwaffles #ninazenik #grishaverse #shadowandbone #waffles #squarefish #fiercereads #ruleofwolves (at Kerch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMz6i1srW9E/?igshid=1h86bswg6kyno

Q: what's your favorite movie? Hey bookworms happy Monday I can't believe the weekend is over! It went by so fast! I'm hoping to finish The Young and Weary today- I'm really enjoying it!! I also plan on starting To Kill A Kingdom either tonight or tomorrow! Y'all, i love the Wizard of Oz so much 😂 I think the movie is wonderful, and of course, Wicked is one of the best musicals of all time!! I still haven't read the book, but I will soon!!! . . . Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #thewizardofoz #lfrankbaum #wicked #broadway #musical #faoschwarz #classic #thegrimmerie (at The Yellow Brick Road) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMu2NbYLOeH/?igshid=1qneti5km27nt

Q: do you enjoy stories about royalty? Only if it's fictional! Happy Saturday!! I hope your weekend is filled with lots of reading! I'm FORCING myself to finish King of Scars today, then hopefully start The Young and Weary!! This cover is absolutely stunning and I can't wait to read it! I actually started reading it a few weeks ago, but put it down to finish some more anticipated reads 😂 Might have to restart it though; I stopped in the middle of a chapter 🤦 . . . Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #allthestarsandteeth #adalyngrace #squarefish #fiercereads #macmillionpublishing (at Sea Blue) https://www.instagram.com/p/CMptH-BrpgG/?igshid=1ad2ysm2utjzy

Q: what's a book/author you have high hopes for? Happy Thursday!! The week is almost over! 🎉🎉 Today I bring to you two Katherine McGee books that I'm super excited to read! The premise of American Royals sounds super intriguing, and The Thousandth Floor sounds awesome! New York in the future? Yes please!! I read Wires and Nerve yesterday, the first volume in The Lunar Chronicles graphic novels! I really enjoyed it! It was such a nice add on to the original books! (I'm also still reading KoS i promise!! I'm just struggling 😂🤧) . . . Tags #booklr #booksta #books #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #read #readersofinsta #reading #readersofinstagram #reader #ya #youngadult #yabooks #youngadultbooks #thethousandthfloor #americanroyals #majesty #katharinemcgee #harpercollins #harperteen #ember #emberbooks #epicreads #getunderlined #alloyentertainment https://www.instagram.com/p/CMkgoIpLvWr/?igshid=10dkepbflfhje