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I love you,’ he whispered, and kissed my brow. ‘Thorns and all. #bookstagram #bookstagramsa #bookish #lightacademia #summervibes #ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ #booknerd #bookworm #book #sjm #sjmaas #acotar #cresentcity #bookaddict #bookstagramsouthafrica #bookaesthetic (at Velaris) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj9xtjIg31x/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Air Awakens by Elise Kova Book 1 of Air Awakens series Why did it take me so long to read this book. I loved it. Vhalla loves to read, she even works in a library but she never knew she is the last Windwalker and that she is wanted and to be used as a weapon. In this book she discovers her powers, and what she really is. It did remind me of Alina from Shadow and Bone the Sun Summoner but Vhalla is a Windwalker, she summons air and Aldrik the Prince he is fire. They call him the Heartbreak Prince or The Silver Tongue. Vhalla and Prince Aldrik is bounded by magic. This book took me on a wild ride and it was action packed. Definitely kept me on my toes. This series is not very popular on BookTok or Bookstagram, but it should be. It does deserve more hype! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ stars for this amazing read. It was a wild ride but a good one. I could not put this down. Now unto book 2. " You are never alone. I will be there." "Never forget, we are Bound." "We will face it together." Book Description: A library apprentice, a sorcerer prince, and an unbreakable magic bond... The Solaris Empire is one conquest away from uniting the continent, and the rare elemental magic sleeping in seventeen-year-old library apprentice Vhalla Yarl could shift the tides of war. Vhalla has always been taught to fear the Tower of Sorcerers, a mysterious magic society, and has been happy in her quiet world of books. But after she unknowingly saves the life of one of the most powerful sorcerers of them all—the Crown Prince Aldrik—she finds herself enticed into his world. Now she must decide her future: Embrace her sorcery and leave the life she’s known, or eradicate her magic and remain as she’s always been. And with powerful forces lurking in the shadows, Vhalla’s indecision could cost her more than she ever imagined. #bookworm #bookaesthetic #book #elisekova #bookstagramsa #ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ #aesthetic #booknerd #lightacademia #ebook #ereader #igreads #readersofinstagram #readmorebooks (at Solaris) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cj-m83BIfUd/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Back on my Bruegel. I couldn’t tell you why I find his work so fascinating. Maybe it’s because it’s like a Where’s Wall? I think I studied Bosch at the same time, but I haven’t come across any books about that amazing weirdo yet. . . . . . #readstagram #bookstagramza #classicliterature #bookstagramsa #belletriststacked #booklover #bookstagramsouthafrica #books #sareaders #bookstagram #sabookstagrammers #sabookstagram #literaryfiction #bookish #Southafricanreaders #currentlyreading #booksbooksbooks #readerscommunity #breugel #PieterBruegeltheElder #dutch #flemish #renaissance #oldmasters #peasantpainting #art (at Weltevredenpark, Gauteng, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXtWagcFo-q/?utm_medium=tumblr

Back on my Bruegel. I couldn’t tell you why I find his work so fascinating. It’s like a Where’s Wally? I think I studied Bosch at the same time in school. But I haven’t across any books on that weirdo genius yet. . . . . . . #readstagram #bookstagramza #classicliterature #bookstagramsa #belletriststacked #booklover #bookstagramsouthafrica #books #sareaders #bookstagram #sabookstagrammers #sabookstagram #literaryfiction #bookish #Southafricanreaders #currentlyreading #booksbooksbooks #readerscommunity #breugel #PieterBruegeltheElder #dutch #flemish #renaissance #oldmasters #peasantpainting #art (at Weltevredenpark, Gauteng, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXtV37qogBt/?utm_medium=tumblr

“It’s dark because you are trying too hard. Lightly child, lightly. Learn to do everything lightly. Yes, feel lightly even though you’re feeling deeply. Just lightly let things happen and lightly cope with them. So throw away your baggage and go forward. There are quicksands all about you, sucking at your feet, trying to suck you down into fear and self-pity and despair. That’s why you must walk so lightly. Lightly my darling...” “Island” was Aldous Huxley’s final work. More a philosophical meditation than a plot-based piece of fiction. Will Farnaby arrives on the island of Pala to research and convince the queen to sell the rights to the island’s oil assets. But before long Farnaby finds himself being moved by the practical philosophies he learns from the Palanese society. He is helped to re-explore his past, and come to terms with painful memories he carries with him. It definitely worked better for me when I let go of my expectations for a piece of fiction and simply subscribed to the very Palanese outlook of staying focussed on the here-and-now. “...two thirds of all sorrow is homemade and, so far as the universe is concerned, unnecessary.” . . . . . #readstagram #bookstagramza #classicliterature #bookstagramsa #belletriststacked #booklover #bookstagramsouthafrica #books #sareaders #bookstagram #sabookstagrammers #sabookstagram #literaryfiction #bookish #Southafricanreaders #currentlyreading #booksbooksbooks #readerscommunity #aldoushuxley #island #vintageclassics (at Weltevredenpark, Gauteng, South Africa) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXq0vWEIV5J/?utm_medium=tumblr

🔥 Cherry Red by Darlene Fredette Review! 🔥 • Synopsis: A fake relationship. A girl who swore off firefighters. A guy who wants her. Carly Redd made a promise to herself to never get involved with another firefighter. Not after that tragic night that caused all her fears to come true. Now, Carly’s focused on expanding her ice cream business and creating new ice cream flavours. However, her past is back in the form of her ex, and to make matters worse, he’s engaged and throwing an engagement party. Carly has to attend, but going without a date is a sure way to get people talking. Noah Harding knows there is a rule set in place between the firefighters, never flirt or date the Chief’s daughter. That rule goes out the door when he agrees to fake date Carly Redd, at least until the party. Getting Carly to trust Noah is like a wildfire that can’t be put out, but Carly knows that Noah won’t stop until he has her trust. Everyone knows Noah is the fire to her ice, but it’s up to Carly to open her heart and take the step she promised never to take again. • My Review: (Thank you to the NetGalley team for allowing me to read and review this ARC!) I always love a story involving firefighters, and Cherry Red was no exception! 😍 I loved the concept of the story, and I even enjoyed the personalities of the two main characters, Noah and Carly. As for the side-characters, I did find it disappointing that they didn’t get involved in the story as much as I hoped they would, they always add a certain depth to a book that makes it more immersive! 🤗 The two main characters definitely had chemistry between them, but the relationship escalated rather quickly. It would’ve been a bit more realistic if their relationship had more time to develop and grow that would have created a deeper connection, even for the reader. I still loved the story though! There was definite potential in this book, and I liked Darlene Fredette’s writing style! My eyes will be open to her other books! 🦋 I would recommend this book to those who love fast reads, insta-love, and a bit of romance! 💛 My Rating: 2.5/5 ✨ • • •

I have had this saved on my phone for so long I actually don’t know where I found it. But all credit to the artist who is very much NOT me. . . . . . #readstagram #bookstagramza #classicliterature #bookstagramsa #belletriststacked #booklover #bookstagramsouthafrica #books #sareaders #bookstagram #sabookstagrammers #sabookstagram #literaryfiction #bookish #Southafricanreaders #currentlyreading #booksbooksbooks #readerscommunity #pattismith (at Durbanville) https://www.instagram.com/readers.digress/p/CXLEjcTLvI4/?utm_medium=tumblr

Never misses a book sale. . . . . . #readstagram #bookstagramza #classicliterature #bookstagramsa #belletriststacked #booklover #bookstagramsouthafrica #books #sareaders #bookstagram #sabookstagrammers #sabookstagram #literaryfiction #bookish #Southafricanreaders #currentlyreading #booksbooksbooks #readerscommunity #booklounge #booksale #DrMartens (at Claremont, Cape Town) https://www.instagram.com/p/CXBHYxvLSfY/?utm_medium=tumblr