Top Ten Tuesday #237: Books Netgalley denied me

Today's Topic:  Top Ten Books I REALLY Wanted, But Was Denied on Netgalley This week's topic was supposed to be about meaningful quotes, but I absolutely could not tell you more than two or three quotes period. I definitely couldn't think of any that are meaningful in any way, so instead I decided to make today a freebie and talk about ten books I was denied on Netgalley. Some of these I got as ARCs in other ways, some I read after release, and some I still haven't gotten to! A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnston Daughter of Deep Silence by Carrie Ryan The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman Ensnared by A.G. Howard Finale...

Weekly Recap: 4/21 - 4/27

HAPPENINGS OFF THE BLOG Hi everyone! This has been another slow week around the blog. I've had so much going on in my personal life and also with my business that I just haven't been able to find the time I'd like to blog! But I will definitely be queuing up some posts in the coming week. I'm ready to get ahead again! This week we ordered a fresh food delivery service for my DOG. I never thought I'd see the day, but here we are. He's in another one of his not eating phases and he's lost some weight and I'm at the point where I'll do anything to get him to eat every meal I put down. Let's hope he loves his expensive new food. -_- NEW...

Audiobook Review: Lady Smoke by Laura Sebastian

Title: Lady Smoke (As Princess #2)Author: Laura Sebastian Publication Date: February 5, 2019Publisher: Delacorte PressPages: 512Add to Goodreads The Kaiser murdered Theodosia's mother, the Fire Queen, when Theo was only six. He took Theo's country and kept her prisoner, crowning her Ash Princess--a pet to toy with and humiliate for ten long years. That era has ended. The Kaiser thought his prisoner weak and defenseless. He didn't realize that a sharp mind is the deadliest weapon. Theo no longer wears a crown of ashes. She has taken back her rightful title, and a hostage--Prinz Soren. But her people remain enslaved under the Kaiser's...

Book Review: Girls With Sharp Sticks by Suzanne Young

Title: Girls With Sharp Sticks (Girls With Sharp Sticks #1)  Author: Suzanne Young Publication Date: March 19, 2019Publisher: Simon PulsePages: 400Add to Goodreads The Girls of Innovations Academy are beautiful and well-behaved—it says so on their report cards. Under the watchful gaze of their Guardians, the all-girl boarding school offers an array of studies and activities, from “Growing a Beautiful and Prosperous Garden” to “Art Appreciation” and “Interior Design.” The girls learn to be the best society has to offer. Absent is the difficult math coursework, or the unnecessary sciences or current events. They are obedient young ladies,...

Top Ten Tuesday #236: First ever reviews

Today's Topic:  (First Ten) Books I Reviewed Oh no. Oh yikes, I do not want this topic! Way, way back when I started blogging I reviewed mostly free books that I was able to read on my Kindle or books won in giveaways. I also accepted review copies indiscriminately and hadn't really discovered YA yet. It was a dark time. Here are my first ten reviews along with links to them. I'm not looking because I know they're probably awful. XD  FEED by Mira Grant Year Zero by Rob Reid Walt Disney, An American Original by Bob Thomas Sleep Tight by Rachel Abbot The Shuddering by Ania Ahlborn A.I. Apocalypse by William...

Weekly Recap: 4/14 - 4/20

HAPPENINGS OFF THE BLOG Hi everyone and Happy Easter! This week was my birthday! And I was sick! But now I have antibiotics and am feeling much better. I never thought there'd come a day where I'd be excited to be able to go running, but here we are. This week was also the Game of Thrones season premier and it was AMAZING! My husband and I got ready with Game of Thrones Oreos and glued ourselves to the TV. In other news, I hope you're all having a wonderful holiday weekend! Yesterday I baked three layers of cake and today as you're reading this I'm probably attempting to make frosting and decorate it and hopefully it isn't going horribly...

Saturday Screen Time #31: Superheroes, vampires, and creeps

Happy Saturday, everyone! In the time since my last Saturday Screen Time I've watched even more (gasp!) horror movies, but this week I have a bit more variety. I've also watched some superhero movies and vampire shows! As much as I adore horror films, I'm feeling like I may have to start branching out, at least for a few weeks. I'm starting to feel like everything is pretty average.  THIS WEEK IN SCREEN TIME Channel Zero: No-End House - I'm always a little wary with anthology shows because I'm always worried later seasons won't live up the the first. I'm excited to say that No-End House was just as amazing as Candle Cove!...

Game of Thrones Book Tag

With Game of Thrones back and just amazing as always, I'm excited to pour some of the hype into an awesome book tag! This tag was created by Claire Rousseau on Booktube and showcases some of the show's best characters! ARYA A character that's all about revenge Lada Dragwlya is the most badass of all female characters and is out for revenge from the very beginning of her series. I love how fierce she is and how hard she goes for what she believes is hers. VARYS A book that featuring political intrigue This is a recent favorite and one that has the perfect amount of political intrigue! It has to be done just right...

Audiobook Review: Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian

Title: Ash Princess (Ash Princess #1)  Author: Laura Sebastian Publication Date: April 24, 2018Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young ReadersPages: 432Add to Goodreads Theodosia was six when her country was invaded and her mother, the Fire Queen, was murdered before her eyes. On that day, the Kaiser took Theodosia's family, her land, and her name. Theo was crowned Ash Princess--a title of shame to bear in her new life as a prisoner. For ten years Theo has been a captive in her own palace. She's endured the relentless abuse and ridicule of the Kaiser and his court. She is powerless, surviving in her new world only by burying the girl...

Top Ten Tuesday #235: Rainy Day Reads

Today's Topic:  Rainy Day Reads Oh no. This is such an open ended topic and I am horrible with those! I stared at the screen for quite awhile trying to figure out what a rainy day read was. I decided there are two distinct types of books I'd classify as "rainy day" books. The first is a quick read with a mystery that you can't stop reading until the end. The second is a super moody book that fits the weather. These are the ten that I came up with!  Alone by Cyn Balog The Cold Is in Her Bones by Peternelle van Arsdale The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie...

Weekly Recap: 4/7 - 4/13

HAPPENINGS OFF THE BLOG Hi everyone! Well, this has actually not been a busy week at all, at home or around the blog. Instead of blogging or doing much else, I've been laying around trying not to die. What started as a cold on Monday seems to have progressed into a sinus infection and I literally might not make it, you guys. I couldn't think well enough to even write a review. I am EMBARRASSED to have only posted twice this week. What even?? I haven't had a week this bad in years. But alas, here we are. Hopefully next week will be better! At the very least I'll be seeing a doctor tomorrow if I'm still not better. I fear antibiotics...