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Writing & Insecurities (SW#66)

Hai Beautiful! Writing is scary! I wanted to write this post ever since I changed my mindset regarding my writing. Recently I stopped telling myself that "ignoring your WIP is not the same as giving up," and "you can't be scard of a writing project!" and started trying to understand the reason why I…

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Skylarks by Karen Gregory | Spoiler-Free Book Review

Hai Beautiful! Not exactly what I was expecting... I picked this book up specifically to fulfil the WLW Romance novel prompt for the Bratz Readathon which is running all of September! I was so excited that I made both a YouTube video and blog post on the topic. Goodreads Summary We watch the…

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Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo | Spoiler-Free Book Review

Hai Beautiful! Mysteriously delightful. As someone who has never read a Leigh Bardugo book, I will be the first to say that I now know what I have been missing out on and I am very disappointed that I hadn't picked up one of her books sooner. Goodreads Summary Galaxy “Alex” Stern is the…

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Outlining WIP 2 because writer’s block smacked me in the face and procrastination seems like the only option instead of facing my problems (SW#65)

Hai Beautiful! Okay, that title may be a few letters too long... It's about time I update you all on my WIP progress, methinks. Although, embarrassingly, I haven't been writing lately and posting this novel has added that pressure that I thought I was ready for, but as it turns out, I don't…

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The Wickerlight by Mary Watson | Spoiler Free Book Review

Hai Beautiful! This time I wasn't confused :) Whether or not you have read The Wren Hunt, you will enjoy this book just as much as if you had! Goodreads Summary Zara's family moved to Kilshamble for a new beginning. But everything changed the night her sister was found dead on the village green.…

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Chief by John Lyttle III | Spoiler-Free Novella Review

Hai Beautiful! An interesting premise... I want to thank John Lyttle for providing me with a copy of this novella in exchange for an honest review. The premise was so intriguing that I just had to check it out plus it was a very short and quick read. Blurb: Wisdom walks through the halls…

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The YA Page’s FIRST EVER Virtual Meet-Up! (SW#63)

Hai Beautiful! I've waited all quarantine for this! When The YA Page announced that they would be hosting a virtual writer's group, I felt like dreams had been listened to and were finally coming true! If you don't already know, @TheYAPage are a writer's group who, before the lockdown, met up once a month…

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Bratz Readathon TBR!

Hai Beautiful! The Bratz are back in fashion! Holy Shiz! I cannot believe there is actually a Bratz themed readathon happening and that it’s next month! I first heard about this readathon from Chloe’s @bookswithchloe and if it wasn't for her video, I would never have known about this readathon. She also has a…

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The Quiet At The End Of The World by Lauren James | Spoiler Free Book Review/ Chat

Hai Beautiful! I strangely love reading about end-of-the-world-style novels! I like the idea of pondering what might happen when the time does come. I love to hear the thoughts/ feelings of the characters as they experience the event, learning that they truly are the only ones left. Breaking free of the lies they've…

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Loveless by Alice Oseman | Spoiler Free Book Review

Hai Beautiful! I love Alice Oseman's writing! I've been following Alice Oseman on Instagram and Twitter for years and as soon as I heard about Loveless, especially that it centres around an aro-ace protagonist, I knew I had to pick it up. I've never read a book about an aro-ace character and I…