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Done Nyxia! What a great read! Loved the sci fi atmosphere with the element of competition! No time for a break though, my stack beside my bed keeps growing.

I'm so proud of my first ever sewing project - book sleeves!!! I will definitely be making more.

I thought this was an interesting concept. It's like hunger games but their actually all training to do a job. Now to read the second book!

Comment which book you think I should read next!

Friday night party going on at my house. 😂🍫🍫🍫

Is this book "Hunger games in space"? Yeah, probably. But it's so exciting that I just couldn't put it down and when I ended I actually screamed "whaaaat?" and had to check the next installment. So, if you like actiin and adventure, a few diverse characters and Hunger Games, check it out.

Wow, it's only May and we are in the 90s with HIGH humidity. It's miserable out! In other news, I finished this one last night. It was a good book set in space. Nothing overly spectacular but I enjoyed it. Had some similar feels to Hunger Games, but in outer space. I do want to read the next one to find out what happens next on Eden.

Evening snack (maybe overindulged a bit) and the end of this book. Really wish I was able to read more than I have lately. I could use the distraction from life and the world.

Finally getting a chance to relax with my current read. This book doesn't blow me away but it's a quick and easy read. Also updating my book planner, which I use to track my reads. Wish tomorrow wasn't Monday.

So I had no idea what I wanted to read next. I decided to start this one again as it seems like a quick read. I haven't read many books set in space but the few I have read I enjoyed. I'm about a third of the way through and it seems like a fun story so far.

An eclectic pile. Top four books from an Elster Swap @dlowe86 organized with a Facebook group, 3 #botm choices and 2 non fiction books I hope to peruse and find magic solutions in.

Thank you so much for the book and card, @LaraReads for my birthday! That was so sweet of you. I am excited for the book.
#LitsyLove

4.5 ⭐️s. I believe the audio version is what deserves that extra half star-- excellent narration.

As for the story, I loved our protagonist, all of the characters with their different (If maybe a little stereotypical at times) personalities, the challenge, the setting, the goals, etc. I was totally pulled in. And I did immediately start book 2...

This one reminded me of Hunger Games, but with one of my favorite subjects...space! I enjoyed the challenges Emmett faced and friendships/enemies he made. I am excited for the next book in this trilogy so I can learn what happens next!

My #24b4Monday stack!

I love that this book mentions football and the Wisconsin Badgers 🏈 That makes me one proud alumni!!! #onceabadgeralwaysabadger

My next read! I‘m so excited for this one 🤗 #nyxia

I could not have been reading a more perfect (space themed) book to try out one of my amazing new (space) bookmarks! So far this book reminds me of Hunger Games (if it took place in space) and I‘m really enjoying it ❤️ @StillLookingForCarmenSanDiego

What a lovely dedication ❤️

Taking a break for the first time today and starting this new one!

Others have compared this book to a sci-fi Hunger Games, and other than having slightly more than one winner at the end, that‘s pretty much what it is. I loved the entire premise from the start and was pulled into the story immediately, which hasn‘t happened a whole lot lately. Nothing like “coming-of-age“ in outer space! Loved it - 4.5.

I am very much looking forward to @DuckOfDoom 's #sfftbrchallege. It is very reminiscent of last year's #beatthebacklist challenge. This year's beat the back list challenge was no where near as fun and the girl running it is pulling back and doing no more.

I love the guides (similar to the #booked2018) that let you find a category to match your book too. Very excited to participate.

Not how I wanted to spend my night. Possible kidney infection.

I liked this ya a lot. Space and also a competition and also a big evil company with questionable motives. It was a good story.

1. I think this amazing collection of goodies from @MinDea is really cool.😁 Thank you, Mindy! We really appreciate your kindness.❤
2. Kids in space.(tagged)
3. Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Mystery
4. 75F and cloudy.
5. Not sure yet. I might have to work Saturday. Will definitely visit the library to sign up for the summer reading program, though.
#HumpDayPost

16 books (6 alone and 10 with my kids)
I will be finishing a book today so that will make it 17.
My favorite this month was Nyxia.

#MarchWrapUp #IAmSweetMarch #BestReadOfMarch #MarchInBooks #WrapUp #MagicalMarch #MarchStats #ReadingResolutions #FavoriteMarchRead

Thanks for tagging me @Jess7 ! ❤❤

1. Nyxia!!
2. Hmmm honestly no one buys me books without consulting me first 🙈
3. Splintered by A.G Howard!
4. Blogs book reviews for sure!
5. I'm a huge fan of the Illuminae files!!

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10 teenagers are picked to travel to a planet to mine Nyxia. They are trained and pitted against each other to see which 8 will make it. I really enjoyed this book and was ready to order the next one. To my disappointment it isn‘t out until July!!!!!!!

Excited to start this one!!! #JumpsWithJoy #HappinessIsResistance

Both my 14 year old son and my husband really enjoyed this book and can‘t wait for the next one to come out. Me, I enjoyed the first half, but found myself skimming through the last bit. My boys give it a thumbs up, I give it a so so. But since this is a YA book, and my son is 14....he gets the deciding vote👍

My poor aching feet. Being a teacher to 31 four and five year old kids is like running a marathon for seven hours straight every day! Time for a soak and a good book. Hope to finish this one tonight. Night everyone and happy Valentine‘s day❤️♥️

Stole another YA sci-if book from my son. Read half of it on the flight home. Really good so far. ✈️

Going to Mexico. I am going to borrow one of my son‘s books to read on the plane. Which should I take? 🏖

That moment when you go to add a book to your stack but it‘s already there! 😂 And it‘s not the first time.

#Beserker #NUYear

I started reading this book on my flight from Dublin back to the states. I am really enjoying it so far and would recommend it to sci-fi lovers.

It‘s so beautiful 😭
#beautifulcoveraward

My end of 2017 TBR is set (along with my next #lmpbc book). I‘ve already started a few of these and I feel a need to start fresh on January 1. 📚📚

This is between a pick and a so-so for me. Emmett joins a group of teens on a spaceship set for planet Eden. Out of 10 only 8 will go. Between rounds of training exercise, Emmett falls into a camaraderie w/most of his fellow recruits & hostilities w/ a few others. But as they compete for a spot, Emmett realizes that things may not be as they seem.

I️ enjoyed the world building & diverse characters, but felt the plot moved slowly at time.

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I'm so excited for this. 😍 #BookMail

#bookmail these look like fun.

Wow, this book was everything a book about space and competition should be. It stared a boy named Emmett and he got chosen to be taken to a new planet only if he proved he was strong, clever, and brave enough to beat other competitors just like himself. If he won he would get riches, medical help for his family, financial stability, and the chance to explore a new planet. There was fierce competition and only a chosen few would win it all.

Had to pick Nyxia for a fave sci-fi since I just met the author today at the Oklahoma Teen Book Con! #GIVEAWAYTHEPOWER

I am absolutely in love with this bag that we got in our @litjoycrate September Galaxy Games box. It is adorable. I love that my bookmarks and smaller prints fit into it.
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I really enjoyed the September LitJiy box. Is there a subscription box that you absolutely love? What is something you love receiving in boxes? I really enjoy prints.
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#litjoycrate #litjoyartseries #litjoyartistseries #sharethelitjoy
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#nyxia #bibliophile #pnwreaders

Who is excited for the Dragon Slater box by @litjoycrate?!
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I know I am!! Dragons are my favorite mystical creature. This box is going to be amazing and I can‘t wait to see it.
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"Real fear is always quiet" - I loved this book! Such a great read.