#booktastic

Shao: I don’t have a crush on Zeke.

Mylene: You’re obsessed with him and terrified of him finding a future that doesn’t involve you.

Shao:

“Funny how when we start to tell a secret, we can’t stop. Something falls open in us, and the sheer momentum of letting go pushes us on.”

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This the new beautiful stenciled edge edition of THE NEAR WITCH by Victoria Schwab, available at Waterstone’s! 

A day and a half later, ‘tis finally done!!

Now, I just need to furnish it. But, I’m excited and love that my private space is complete.

Current situation….send help. Why did i think this was a good idea.

I really wish I had taken progress photos, but here is an update!

So back in July we decided to move, again, but this time we bought a house. We have been working on converting some of the space so that it could fit my collection. So I’m happy to share this little update with you guys.

There is one last section of flooring to be laid, The left wall needs a little more compound and then sanding and painting. We have to finish laying the trim at the bottom and put in the corner mold, and then of course the painting, but after that it will be completed!

My small library is one of the things that brings me the best solace in my anxiety/depressed moments so I can’t wait for this to be finished. I can’t believe this room used to be a sports bar.

Guys!! After years of searching I have finally found it, The yellow edition a Fangirl!

I found this cute quirky gem pretty late in the game. Once I seen there were multiple editions I was on the hunt. Finally, after almost 2 years, last week I found a yellow copy on eBay and it came today and I am so freaking happy!

Now, I have to finish my Carry On collection.

It’s the season of black sprayed edges!

These are two of my most anticipated reads. I’m about 90% done with GIDEON THE NINTH and I’m having some very mixed feelings. I love the writing style but the story is a bit convoluted. Full review soon!!

“Beware for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”

-Mary Shelley

I feel like this quote is fitting to all of V’s books

Ok, most of you know that I am trash for Victoria Schwab.

If you didn’t know, well now you do

Recently, V revealed on Instagram, in conjunction with Juniper books, that she helped design a custom book set for The Shades of Magic series. Naturally, I smash the purchase button.

And here they are!! Behold my new Shades of Magic dust jackets in all their glory!

Side note: if you have never seen Juniper books or heard of them I highly recommend checking them out. They have a lot of beautiful custom jackets for a great many different series. Here’s a tiny sneak peek at the catalog.

“ Where love existed, death would follow, a wolf trailing after a wounded deer. Scenting blood in the air. Ayla had learned this the hard way.”

I’ve been in a little bit of a reading slump lately. I have been doing a lot of re-reading. I think because a lot of books right now or just not grabbing my attention. Or my brain is simply broken from being ridden with schoolwork. I tend to think the latter. I just got this though and I’ve been hearing so much about it and from page 1 I’m kind of spellbound. Hopefully I can finish it by this weekend!

Ok guys, vacations over, back on schedule, here’s an update!

This is the current state of my library. ‍♀️ We moved (again). We bought a house! Unfortunately the room that will be my library needs some renovations. It’s a lot of work and it’s hard for my husband and I to coordinate time to get any of the actual work done. So, in the meantime, my pictures are gonna have to take on a little bit of a different background. Which isn’t so bad because fall is right around the corner and makes for the lovely photos!

So, tell me, what are your new favorite books? What upcoming books are you looking forward to?

Finally home from vacation and this beauty was waiting for me!

Victoria Schwab’s second book of her Cassidy Blake series. If you haven’t heard of it or read it, where have you been!? If you like ghosts, haunted places, and the paranormal, it’s a series for you. Plus, it the perfect read for fall!

This edition is from Fox & Wit’s Quarterly Box (it’s a book subscription if you haven’t heard of them). I have an addiction to sprayed edges now and love the aesthetic it adds. A lot of book subscription services are doing this special feature for their books.

What special features of books do you guys like?

(Sorry it’s not an as pretty picture. I was just so excited and had to share.)

In the Atlantic, kids are playing at the Waterworks, and I’m finally settling in for a book!

Has anyone reads this? Is it any good?

Send me your thoughts! No spoilers though!! ♥️

Hey guys!!!

It’s vacation time for the family!

But I have some great posts for when I get back. I had so many pre-orders come in since I’ve been gone, plus Victoria Schwab‘s latest release, you guys know how I feel about Victoria Schwab!

I’ll see you guys at the end of the week!!

♥️Jackie

AUTHOR: Erin A. Graig

TITLE: House of Salt and Sorrows

PUBLICATION DATE: August 6, 2019

SERIES: No, Standalone

PLOT SUMMARY:

The Salaan islands are home to the People of the Salt. When their Duke’s family, who lives on an isolated island in a manor called Highmoor suffer yet another loss, the People of the Salt can’t help but feel that the family is cursed.

The family has been in a perpetual state of mourning, after the death of their mother and the four eldest sisters, the remaining 7 girls are desperate to shed the cloud of gloom that hangs over Highmoor. The girls ache for happiness and find it through a mystical door that whisks the girls away every night to pageantry and dancing. However, one sister, Annaleigh, is unsettled by the rash death of her sisters and is determined to solve the mystery of her family’s misfortune.

But as Annaleigh gets closer to the truth her nightmares intensify and sinister forces wreak their havoc on her sanity.

REVIEW:   Erin’s writing is rich in detail. Her world-building is lush and evocative. She enraptures the imagination completely and delivers delish chills.

I loved this book! It was everything I hoped for and more. That isn’t to say its without flaw but then what book is. This story is a loose retelling of the Grimm tale of the 12 Dancing Princesses. I had never read it before, so I went in without any expectations. It was dark and creepy, and grotesque and amazing.

I loved how each sister exhibited their own personality, they all had their own quirks, but they were also alike in some ways. To me, it exhibited their close bond. I enjoyed the world-building; it was incredibly lush with detail. The only thing I wish Erin would have expanded on was the Pantheon of Gods. I feel like there is a lot of potential there for some great storytelling.

While some of the story was a bit predictable, there were also twists that I never expected.

Overall, this is a gothic fairy tale not to be missed!

SUBJECT HEADINGS: Fairy-tale, retellings, folklore-inspired, gothic fiction  

APPEAL: This is a gothic fantasy, with a twist on a classic tale. The writing is descriptive, and the tone of the book is atmospheric and creepy with a touch of romance. This is a compulsive read with a lot of twists that will keep you up all night reading.  

Cassidy Blake and her ghost bestie Jacob are back for another haunting adventure, this time, in Paris.

I know this series is meant for middle graders but IT’S VICTORIA SCHWAB! I had to read it! ♥️

This follow up was so good! It’s full of suspense and action making it such a fast read. Cassidy and Jacobs friendship is evolving and I love how the two are growing independently and as a team.

The witty banter and Harry Potter references are strong with this one. And Victoria’s descriptions of famous Paris landmarks really helps transport the reader and create a atmospheric tone.

I’m ready for book 3!

So, I thought it would be fun to show you guys the progression of my Schwab collection.

This is when I first started to collect. Everything was Shades of Magic since it was the only series of hers that I had read at the time.

I branched out and started reading more of her work and become hooked. I started collecting more and more stuff.

My collection got so big, it needed its own wall…

However, I still hadn’t peaked yet.

Today, my collection is massive and has become my pride and joy. It is my addiction.

(What’s kinda funny/sad is that not all my Schwab items are in this picture!)

Here is a shot of all her books I have (minus 1, Tunnel of Bones arc).

And there is my addiction in a nutshell . I hope to collect more foreign editions of her books and of course I have preorders of her upcoming books. I’ve read all her books EXCEPT the Everyday Angel series and I hope to read it soon with my daughter ♥️.

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Recommend?: YASSSSSS!!!!

Pub Date: June 11th.

So I finished this about a week ago and

Holy hell!

I don’t even know where to begin!?

I have a passion for all things dark and spooky. I’m the sicko who hates clowns but wants to watch scary clown movies. I hate/love being scared.

This book achieved that! I was completely mesmerized by this authors writing. Her descriptions were so lush it spooked the hell out of me reading certain parts.

I loved the mash up/inspiration of Faust. It’s such a compelling story and this take and twist on it made my dark heart skip a beat.

The plot is so intricate but it all comes together nicely.

I LOVED these characters. Roan and Emma both headstrong and sharp tongued. Rapley and his brooding self! Seamus, my poor sweet boy . But what happened to Jenny!? Did I completely glaze over her!?

The pacing was good. There were a few lulls but they didn’t last long. The whole atmosphere of the book is shifting. It gets progressively darker as it goes.

But that ending!? My poor shriveled heart! I can’t stand it. I desperately need a book 2.

PLEASE. TELL. ME. THERE. IS. A. BOOOK. 2!!

*a huge thank you to NOVL for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.

**maNiacAl LauGHteR**

I am so very excited to read this! I don’t care if the intended audience is middle grade, Cassidy and Jacob give me life. Not to mention, V always slays it with the world building and creating atmospheric reads. ♥️