Holiday Gift Guide

I don't think I've ever done a holiday gift guide but I've definitely seen loads of these in the past. For some reason this year I just really wanted to do one. So if you want to know what to buy for a book lover or just want to read the post anyway, keep reading!

Romance

Anything Colleen Hoover

If you are trying to find a book for someone who loves romance then you can do no wrong with a Colleen Hoover book. My personal favorite is Hopeless, but November 9 and It Ends With Us are close behind.

Wolfsong

If you're trying to find a good LGBT romance for someone, look no further. It has romance mixed with the paranormal. It was probably the best book I read this year.

Young Adult

Paper Princess

If you are looking for a YA novel with the perfect amount of romance and drama in it then this one would be perfect. More suitable for an older YA reader, better for someone used to YA novels.

I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have To Kill You

This is the first book in the Gallagher Girls series. The first book isn't the best, but the rest of the series really picks up. It has a boarding school, spies, a great friendship, and awkward first loves. Would be really good for someone in their younger teens/preteens, just getting into YA.

Ruby Red

I told you about a younger YA novel and an older YA novel and this one is perfectly in between. There isn't anything too racy and the writing isn't overly simple. Also, it was originally written in German so if your recipient knows German I think it would be fun to read it in its original language. This book is full of time travel and a really cute relationship.

Fantasy

The Name of the Wind

Some people like reading those huge books full of magic and detail and complex characters. This is one of them. This is the first in a trilogy, the second book is out and the third is on its way. This is probably one of the most well-written fantasy novels I have ever read.

Mistborn

This is a high fantasy novel with a female protagonist.  It's epic and immersive. It's got all these characters that you can't help but root for.

Middle Grade

City of Ghosts

This was such a fun little book. Victoria Schwab has written some of my favorites this one is no exception. If you are looking for a book for a child with an active imagination this one would be an excellent choice.

The Iron Trial

This one's fun. It has some similarities to Harry Potter, but it also has a lot of differences. It really takes things at a different angle. If you're looking for a book for someone who enjoys middle-grade fantasy, I can't say enough good things about this one.

A Monster Calls

A Monster Calls is considered a Middle Grade just because it is very easy to understand and the character is so young, but I think it really is a more universal book. It's one of those books with a very complex meaning and an idea that isn't primarily for children. It's one of my favorite books I always seem to suggest this book to everyone even if I know they don't like to read.


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Top 10 Most Anticipated Books of 2019

I got a new little banner for my new year top 10 series. I feel weird even calling it a series but I don't know what else to call it. Let's just say I'm using it for the holidays and then I'm switching back to my old banners. These are in no particular order because I'm sure that every single one of these is going to be fucking amazing.

1. World of Throne of Glass

This book is gonna be the epilogue after the epilogue. I'm pumped.

2. Ghosts of the Shadow Market/The Red Scrolls of Magic





Okay so I'm cheating a little bit here, but I felt guilty having Cassie on here twice and it would have taken away another spot for another book, so I decided to combine the two. I'm equally as excited for both of them. 

3. The Savior

I read the majority of the books in this series and the spin-off series this year and I'm going to need more to get my fix. 

4. The Mermaid’s Voice Returns in This One

The only poetry books I really like and will actually spend my money on.

5. Kill Switch

I was definitely looking forward to reading this one this year, but perfection takes time. Also, I will wait any amount of time for Damon. He's my fave.

6. King of Scars

It's been so long since I've read a book in this world. I'm still a bit burned from the last book I read, but I could never stay away from Leigh Bardugo for that long.

7. War - No cover yet

Just read Pestilence and I'm ready to get my War on.

8. The Moth and the Flame - No cover yet

B. B. Reid along with Penelope Douglas and Erin Watt write some of my favorite teen romances. If The Moth and the Flame is even half as good as the Peer and the Puppet then it will be perfect.

9. Wayward Son

I screamed when I found out about this sequel. Let me just tell you that the moment I can finally preorder this I will. I always thought Carry On ended on a note that called for a sequel and now we're getting it. Hell yes. Also, I know the poster says 2020, but it says 2019 on Goodreads so I'm just gonna assume here that the release date was moved up. 

10. Heartsong - No cover yet

So I'm probably going to cry and this is probably going to be my favorite book of 2019. I have high hopes. I also really want some more glimpses of Carter and his new friend.

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Most Anticipated Releases of December

There are so many exciting book releases in December and I can't wait to read all of them!

Drago 

So I'm pretty sure she actually changed the release date for this one, but I don't remember when exactly it was, so I'm still putting it on this list because it still says December 4th on Goodreads.

Bound by Love

All the Mafia romances in December. I didn't realize I needed this until I read the synopsis and realized I did, in fact, need to read this.

Queen of Air and Darkness

I'm so excited because not only did I preorder this one, I also preordered a special Indigo.ca book box for it so it's got loads of fun things inside.

Tripping on a Halo

This sounds like it's gonna be sexy and hilarious. Can't wait to read it.

Unzipped

This month is really the month of romances. Man, I don't think I've ever had an Anticipated releases list with this many romances on it.

Kiss Collector

I actually have an ARC for this that I still haven't read. I still have time though. I'll get it done. Also, this is just giving me serious Confessions of a Serial Kisser vibes. Anyone else? Did anyone else actually read that book?


What books are you guys excited for this December?

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Top 5 Books I Want to Read Before 2019

Let's make one thing clear, these are the books I want to have read by 2019, not necessarily books I will have read by 2019. I'm really not that great at this. Also, I've already started every single one of the books on this list except one.

1. Kingdom of Ash

I have this one in my possession and have been getting through it very slowly. I most likely will have it done even by the end of this month, but you know, I wanted to have it on the list.

2. Queen of Air and Darkness

It really depends on timing with this one. I think I get this one in the mail mid-December so it's going to be a tight one depending on how much I work and how fast I read this.

3. What the Flower Says of Death

I am halfway through this one, I'm reading it because I am reviewing it for the author. I was enjoying it and for some reason cast it aside to read other books. It's horrible and I need to finish it.

4. The Chosen

Currently reading this one right now, just started actually. Hopefully, it will be done by the end of the year.

5. It

This one is just wishful thinking. I'm not going to finish it. I want to, but I probably won't. You guys probably don't remember how I said I was going to listen to the audiobook on my flight to New York and then didn't really. I mean I actually listened to about half an hour of it but this audiobook is over 40 hours long and I really don't have that kind of patience. But you know, maybe a miracle will occur and I will just suddenly have a longing to read it.

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October Wrap Up

I didn't realize just how difficult it would be juggling University, working, and having a blog. Let's just say I have not been handling it well. If you are still reading this, thank you so much for sticking with me, through the not posting. I really appreciate it and I'm really hoping to improve on my part. 

1. A Simple Favor

I gave this movie 4.25 stars. This movie surprised me. Going into it I had no idea what it was about and I think it was best that way, so if you yourself plan on watching it, I would suggest not looking at too many things online about it. I really enjoyed about 5/6ths of the movie, the last sixth was a bit meh, but the rest I really enjoyed.

2. The Beast

I gave this book 5 stars. I'm slowly making my way through the rest of this series because I'm scared of not having any more of them to read. Another 5 star read.

3. The Three Theban Plays: Oedipus the King

I gave this play 3 stars. This was extremely disturbing. I already knew that going into it, but that doesn't change the fact that I still find it pretty disturbing. Although I do enjoy irony.

4. Brooklyn 99 Seasons 1/2/3/4/5

I gave this show 5 stars. If you haven't watched Brooklyn 99 yet I would highly encourage to do so. I slept on this for five seasons and I'm honestly so mad at myself. This show just encompasses my humor and it's my new favorite show.

5. The Chase

I gave this book 5 stars. I won a signed copy of this and it was very exciting. I absolutely loved the book and if you haven't read the Off-Campus series by Elle Kennedy yet, I would highly recommend reading that series before this one as it will make a lot more sense.

6. Halloween

I gave this movie 4 stars. I went to see this movie opening night, it was very exciting. It was a pretty good movie, however, I wasn't scared. I don't know if it was that the movie wasn't scary or I'm just not scared of slashers anymore, but my friend was very scared. If you liked the original Halloween movie or just like slashers in general, I would suggest going to see this one.

7. Harshville

I gave this book 4 stars. I liked this a lot considering it was a book about country music. Love the authors work, if you're looking for a YA romance, here you go.

8. The Oresteia: Agamemnon, The Libation Bearers, The Eumenides

I gave this book 3 stars. This entire thing annoys the hell out of me. What kind of logic is "oh she isn't his mother because women are just empty vessels for men to plant their 'seeds'?" I just don't get it.

9. Trusted Bond

I gave this book 4.25 stars. I put off reading this for too long. Honestly, it was better that I put it off because I doubt I would have enjoyed it as much as I did if I had forced myself to read it right away. A very good sequel. 

10. Girls Trip

I gave this movie 4 stars. This truly was a trip. I honestly don't even know what to say. I most likely won't watch it again, but it was still a wonderful movie about friendships. 

11. The Prisoner of Zenda

I gave this book 2 stars. I really don't have much to say about this one. It's a book that I'm never going to think about again after this semester.

12. Look Back in Anger

I gave this play 1 star. I hate Jimmy Porter. He is officially on my most hated characters list. He treats everyone around him like shit, especially his wife. I won't get into further detail than that because spoilers, but honestly, I just might make a post dedicated to all the reasons I hate him and all the reasons I think this play was a piece of shit.

13. Lovesong

I gave this story 5 stars. I just found out there was a little short about Elizabeth and I got so excited. I read it and cried. This should pacify me until the next book in the series comes out.

14. What If It's Us

I gave this 4 stars. I have a review coming eventually. I'll leave it at that.

15. Kim

I gave this book 1 star. I'm honestly so tired of reading all these stories from old white guys. I honestly feel like every book I've been reading in University has been written by an old white guy. I'm ready for a change.

16. The Birthday Party

I gave this play 3 stars. This was weird. This was a really weird play. Also, I really enjoyed the authors use of "succulent old washbag". I want that on my grave.

17. Happy Death Day

I gave this movie 4.5 stars. I did not want to watch this to be completely honest, but my two friends overruled me on it. I enjoyed it a lot more than I thought I would. I mean it's definitely not flawless and it isn't the greatest movie to ever come out, but I had a fun time watching it.

18. The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

I gave this show 3.5 stars. Sabrina did such dumb shit. I never watched the original tv series, but I feel like Sabrina wasn't as fucking stupid in that one as she is in this one. I mean I'm still going to keep watching the show cause I'm kinda invested, but I'm not going to enjoy it.

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