🌻 Hi my beautiful babes, I’m back! OMG, I missed you SO much,❤️ I was already looking forward to returning to my routine of writing posts and check out yours, I thought I would be a little more aware of the bookish world in my break, but I ended up not checking anything at all, I was completely out of social networks and In fact, I haven’t even check any of your blogs in 2 weeks, so I’m sorry, it wasn’t the plan but I ended up doing a lot of things and going from here to there, so I haven’t had time. Even so, I hope to catch up with everything very soon, I know that I needed this rest for my soul, but now I’m dying to see what you’ve been reading and how you have been in these two weeks, I hope well, as you know, you have to let me know everything in the comments!! I’M SO EXCITED to be back & LOVE YOU so much!! 🌻
I wanted to make this post as a kind of return-post, or something like that. 😅 Just as I also want to talk to you about what I’ll be reading in the rest of the month, I have a small stack, nothing very ambitious because I have some family issues to attend during the month, but I’ll still be reading something, because… confession time: I haven’t read ANYTHING in 2 weeks …. I know, what’s wrong with me? right? I failed as a reader lol, but what can I say in my favor?…not much, actually, I’ve been focused on other things and that’s fine. 😄 Today, though, I feel ready to put all my energy into my reading, I have several books that I’m excited to read and share with you. 👏🏻
I know that I’ve promised you a review of The Girl From The Well, and I haven’t written it yet, so you’ll have to wait a bit, it will come to the blog, I promise.
🌟 All these days that I’ve been absent, for some strange reason, I’ve had several ideas for posts and also some challenges that I would like to do and other interactive things to do with you here on the blog … so all this will be coming very soon. I’m also very excited and happy to see that you really liked the idea of make discussion posts, so I’ll be working on it too. 🌟
🌻 As I mentioned a while ago, I’ve been a lot with my beautiful mother because she’s going to undergo surgery, and this will finally happen, has been postponed several times for dates issues and things, but it’s finally happening this Friday, that’s why I’ll be taking care of her, of her comfort and other things, I think I can read something surely during the weekend, but not much and it’s due to this, I obviously want to prioritize her recovery, and then focus 100% on all these new ideas that I have for the blog and also in my reading as such. I want to share this with you in case I can’t be as present as always, I know that once everything is resolved, it will back to normal, but for now, I’ll be doing what I can and I know you understand because you’re all incredible human being 💕 🌻
A Kind of Reading Plan/November TBR
🌟 Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe #2) by Neal Shusterman || Rowan has gone rogue, and has taken it upon himself to put the Scythedom through a trial by fire. Literally. In the year since Winter Conclave, he has gone off-grid, and has been striking out against corrupt scythes—not only in MidMerica, but across the entire continent. He is a dark folk hero now—“Scythe Lucifer”—a vigilante taking down corrupt scythes in flames.
Citra, now a junior scythe under Scythe Curie, sees the corruption and wants to help change it from the inside out, but is thwarted at every turn, and threatened by the “new order” scythes. Realizing she cannot do this alone—or even with the help of Scythe Curie and Faraday, she does the unthinkable, and risks being “deadish” so she can communicate with the Thunderhead—the only being on earth wise enough to solve the dire problems of a perfect world. But will it help solve those problems, or simply watch as perfection goes into decline?
🌟 Blanca & Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore || The biggest lie of all is the story you think you already know. The del Cisne girls have never just been sisters; they’re also rivals, Blanca as obedient and graceful as Roja is vicious and manipulative. They know that, because of a generations-old spell, their family is bound to a bevy of swans deep in the woods. They know that, one day, the swans will pull them into a dangerous game that will leave one of them a girl, and trap the other in the body of a swan. But when two local boys become drawn into the game, the swans’ spell intertwines with the strange and unpredictable magic lacing the woods, and all four of their fates depend on facing truths that could either save or destroy them. Blanca & Roja is the captivating story of sisters, friendship, love, hatred, and the price we pay to protect our hearts.
🌟 King of Scars (Nikolai Duology #1) by Leigh Bardugo || Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war—and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.
Yet with every day a dark magic within him grows stronger, threatening to destroy all he has built. With the help of a young monk and a legendary Grisha Squaller, Nikolai will journey to the places in Ravka where the deepest magic survives to vanquish the terrible legacy inside him. He will risk everything to save his country and himself. But some secrets aren’t meant to stay buried—and some wounds aren’t meant to heal.
🌟 Maybe in Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid || From the acclaimed author of Forever, Interrupted and After I Do comes a breathtaking new novel about a young woman whose fate hinges on the choice she makes after bumping into an old flame; in alternating chapters, we see two possible scenarios unfold—with stunningly different results.
At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless meaningless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving yet another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence in her best friend Gabby’s guestroom. Shortly after getting back to town, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan.
Just after midnight, Gabby asks Hannah if she’s ready to go. A moment later, Ethan offers to give her a ride later if she wants to stay. Hannah hesitates. What happens if she leaves with Gabby? What happens if she leaves with Ethan?
In concurrent storylines, Hannah lives out the effects of each decision. Quickly, these parallel universes develop into radically different stories with large-scale consequences for Hannah, as well as the people around her. As the two alternate realities run their course, Maybe in Another Life raises questions about fate and true love: Is anything meant to be? How much in our life is determined by chance? And perhaps, most compellingly: Is there such a thing as a soul mate?
Hannah believes there is. And, in both worlds, she believes she’s found him.
So, this is my little stack for the month, some of the books are part of my top 5 books that I want to read before the end of the year, while another is a sequel that I’m dying to read & finally, maybe I’m participating in the Contemporary-a-Thon weekend that will be happening from November 22 to November 24, I chose “Maybe In Another Life” to read during that weekend, I think it’s perfect because I LOVE Taylor Jenkins Reid, so I’m really excited to read another of her works. 📚
Tell me in the comments what will you be reading in the next few weeks and what it’s your favorite book you’ve read so far this month? I would love to know & it makes me HAPPY to be back, you know that this is my home and it’s part of my heart so I feel with the best energies for this new stage, the 3 years of the blog will be happening really soon and that only boosts my desire to being here to share with you fun content about what we love… books.❤️
Welcome back! I’m glad to hear you had a relaxing time off. That’s okay that you didn’t read or blog… it’s good to just take time off.
I wish nothing but the best for your mum’s surgery!
Happy reading! 💞
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Thank you, honey, you’re SO sweet and I really appreciate your wishes for my mom ❤️ & totally, sometimes all I need is a calm time with myself, it’s super relaxing 😊
I’m happy to return, I know it was only 2 weeks, but OMG, I missed being here 🥰
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Oh you’re so welcome! 😀
I’m glad to hear it was relaxing 🙂
It’s good to have you back! 💞
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Welcome back!! Don’t feel bad about taking time away from blogging or reading when you’ve got other stuff going on in your life – that’s what’s most important, after all!
I hope you love King of Scars! And I’m definitely interested in reading more of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s books, so I’m curious to see what you think of Maybe in Another Life 😀
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You’re absolutely right, I also always have so much support from all of you that it makes me feel really relaxed about it, even so, I can’t wait to get going and read A LOT, I’ve missed reading!! 🥰
I go very little into King of Scars, but so far, I love it, I feel that I get excited every time an old character appears … the nostalgia is real 😂
I have the feeling that I’ll love Maybe in Another Life because that’s what happens to me with every book by the author, I’m super excited! 😍
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Welcome back, Sofii! I’m glad that you weren’t preoccupied with social networking during your break and that you had a pleasant two weeks 😁. Maybe In Another Life was a really memorable read for me, so I hope you like it too! Also, I hope that your mom’s surgery goes well—take as much time you need to be with her. We’ll always be here awaiting your posts 😁❤️.
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Belle, you’re an angel, you really don’t know how much your words mean to me, THANK YOU SO MUCH, love!!! ❤️
Oh, it makes me so happy you enjoyed Maybe In Another Life, the promise sounds incredible and so far I’ve loved all the author’s books so my expectations are high *fingers crossed* 🥰
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Welcome back! I hope your mom’s surgery goes well. 💕
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Thank you SO SO much, your so kind, your words mean a lot ❤️❤️
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Welcome back ❤ It’s a 100% normal and ok to take time off ! Sometimes it’s nice to step away from the bookish world 😊 I hope your mom will be fine 😘😘
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Jade, thank you SO much!!!! I know, you’re absolutely right, I really needed that break for my mind and my soul, I still missed a lot being here 🥰
Thank you SO SO much, again, honey for your kind words ❤️
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WELCOME BACK!!!! yes i had to shout that, i am so happy you are back. I hope this Friday goes good for your mom and yourself.I have not picked up a book yet since i finished Evermore Academy: Winter by Audrey Grey. Today is a snow day and i have to turn my heat on (ANIXETY) but i am sure i will get some reading in at some point today. Have a great reading week.
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Thank you, love!!!!! 🥰 🥰 I’m just as happy to be back & thank you SO SO much for your wishes about my mother’s surgery, I’m sure that everything will be fine but it’s still a very anxious moment
Oh, I’m a little jealous, here it’s SO HOT, I hate the heat, can we change seasons? LOL
I hope you enjoy your reading and have a wonderful November ❤️
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Welcome back, Sofii! Honestly, don’t feel bad for not reading and blogging, especially if you really enjoyed your vacation 😀 I hope you’ll finished all your TBRs and enjoyed them!
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Thanks, sweetie!!! & I know, you’re right, I’m just so silly lol I hope I can read a little during the rest of the month and especially enjoy it, which is the most important thing 🥰
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I’ve had Thunderhead in my TBR since it was released, and I just bought The Toll – so I’m really behind. Hope you enjoy it, Sofii!
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I hope you love them once you read them!!! I’m SO excited to continue the story, I must refresh my mind with some recap and then I’ll be ready to read it, I LOVE the concept 😍
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Welcome back, I’m glad you had a nice break (: it’s also lovely that you started getting more ideas for your blog during that time. I hope everything goes well this weekend with your mother. And I hope that you get to read some books again soon and enjoy them (: I so want to read Blanca & Roja sometime so ill be interested in knowing what you thought of it
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Charlotte, you’re always so kind, thank you SO much for your wishes about my mother’s surgery 💕and I’m sure that I’ll catch up with my readings soon, especially I hope to enjoy, which is the most important thing! Oh, I’m dying to read Blanca & Roja, it sounds as magical as a fairytale, but with a dark twist, it’s my favorite thing 😍
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Thank you, that’s sweet of you to say ❤️ enjoyment when reading is definitely the most important part of it (: yes me too, I love fairytale retellings which are darker (: I love the sound of all of the authors books tbh but I haven’t had a chance to read any yet 🙈
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Welcome back!! I hope you feel you got some rest! And no worries about not keeping up, especially because it was a break!
I have a ridiculously long list of stuff I want to read. It’s about ten right now, so totally manageable. I’m hoping to spend some time today doing that!
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Thank you SO much, Mere!!!! I’m happy to be back, I was missing being here ❤️
OMG, that sounds ambitious and great!! I hope you enjoy all your books, I’m dying to know that you’ll be reading & have an incredible month 🥰
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Welcome back, love! I hope you mom’s surgery goes very well, and the recovery will be smooth and swift ❤
Can't wait to see all of your new ideas and blog posts!
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Alex, honey!!! You’re so incredible, I don’t deserve you. Thank you SO much for your beautiful words ❤️
I’m so excited to be back, I hope soon start to keeping up with new posts, it will be fun and I hope you like it *fingers crossed*
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So nice to have you back, Sofii!! I hope you have an amazing reading month with quality books (lots of 5 stars)!!
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Honey, thank you SO SO much! super happy to be back and I can’t wait to start checking all your posts! ❤️
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Hi Sofii! I find I have to take breaks from reading every so often but it makes finding a great read even better when you get back into it. I started the month with The Familiars by Stacey Hall and loved it soo much! Looks like you have lots of great books to enjoy this month 😊
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OMG, absolutely! when you return to reading the first book you read is SO GOOD, I love that 😍
Oh, I heard something about that book but not much, so I’ll definitely be checking it out!
I hope you’re having the most amazing month, honey ❤️
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Hope the surgery goes well. Great to see you posting.
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Thank you SO much! That means a lot 🥰
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Glad to see you back, hope the surgery goes well!
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Thank you SO much, sweetie, that means alot 💕
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Welcome back!! These books look really good! Hope everything goes well for you 🙂 🌺
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Thank you SO SO much!! I hope you’re having a great month 💕
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Welcome back!
I plan to read Uprooted, To Kill a kingdom, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo and The Humans.
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Thanks, sweetie! 💕
OMG, super excited that you’re going to read The Seven Husbands, I can’t wait to know what you think, I hope you love it 😊
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Welcome back Sofi! I’m glad you had a fun holiday!
I hope your November TBR / Goal goes well, I’m sure you’ll do amazing!
I can’t wait to read your next post 🙂
– Emma ❤
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Emma!, you’re so sweet, thank you SO much & I hope you’re having the most incredible month, especially that you’re enjoying your readings❤️❤️
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Welcome back and hope you have a great reading month! 🙂
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Thank you SO much, Raven! I wish you the best month 💕
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Welcome back!! It sounds weird but I’m always so glad to see someone have taken time off when needed because self-care is so important ❤ (a lesson I'm still learning)
I wish you all the luck and care in the world for your mother's surgery and I hope she recovers well ❤
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Hi, Luci!!! and thanks, totally, self-care always goes first
Thank you SO SO much for your wishes about my mother’s surgery, that means a lot, really ❤️❤️
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Welcome back! ❤
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Thanks!! ❤️❤️❤️
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