Fun book my sister gave me to read. Reminds me of the show "The Chase" with a very similar concept that I was really enjoying- sad that got cancelled.

Fun story my younger sister is reading this and I could hear her yelp about certain developments even when I was in the shower. She was spite reading it because her Reading teacher doesn't like fantasy. She doesn't like to read usually but I guess I picked her a book with enough violence and intrigue to actually keep her interest. ⚔️

I love box sets. Got these for Christmas and I'm excited to finally have time to read them. I think I read Sabriel 5 years ago and hadn't known anything came after it. I don't remember anything about it, but I've got a good feeling these are going to hit my sweet spot. 🙂

I was discussing Shakespeare with my younger sister. Her favorite is Julius Caesar. She likes how Brutus's soliloquy combines so many metaphors and the overall beautiful writing. I like a Midsummer Night's Dream because it's feels like one of the most easily accessible plays. Also, it's funny.

Got this for Christmas and loved it. Which is not unexpected as retold fairytales are my favorite. I loved the entire Rampion crew and each couple a dynamic was entirely different yet each one worked really well. (Cinder and Kai though 💜💜💜)

No fancy review. Just 2 thumbs up 👍. This is the type of good YA book I've been looking for.

Reading this book on statistics to refresh myself on how they work. One of the hardest lessons growing up is learning that real life math/science isn't as full proof as you think. Nothing quite works the way theories say they will and because we as humans are biased anything we make even using math/science will have a bias in it. We just don't like to admit it!

I'm excited to start reading this. I've heard such good things. I love fantasy but have never read books that are quite so dense... literally. I weighed the copy of this (1.5 lbs) and the sequel (3lbs) that I bought. These are books for lying in bed with, not ones to stick in my purse.

I love fairy tale retellings. This is one of the first ones I read and I don't know if that's what influenced me but it's also my favorite type where the short story is more expanded on and less flipped on it's head ala Wicked. Being a bookworm myself is was very easy to connect with Belle.

I usually don't bring "young adult" literature to work for lunchtime reading but this book is just too engrossing to leave at home. Sorry Evelina I'll finish reading you eventually I promise.

When you preorder a book but it doesn't come on the first day it's available. 😭

#bookrainbow + black and white bonus #somethingforsept

"Welcome, my little friends! Welcome to the factory." We lost a tremendously funny actor with the death of Gene Wilder recently. I can't think of any weirder books than those of Roald Dahl, can you? #weirdbooks #somethingforsept

I don't read much nonfiction but when I do it's about things I already love and want to learn more about. For anyone interested in the NHL I would really suggest The Final Call. I was just getting into hockey and getting glimpses of history from someone who was around through it all was a real treat. A super engaging read. #nonfiction #somethingforsept #GoFlyers

Gotta love the classics. I don't think I could chose two any more different. Narnia is a childhood favorite of mine. I read Dorian Gray because of the show Penny Dreadful and I'm glad I did. The hype of Oscar Wilde's style did not let me down, and the story was so gripping once I got past the first couple of chapter. #faveclassics #somethingforsept

So I don't really go to libraries for physical bookstores because I just don't have the time, they deserve all the love though! I usually have to order all my books online. Look at what just came in the mail. So excited to read and such pretty fan art. #somethingforsept #libraryandbookstorelove

Went to one random bookshelf at my place and picked out all of the #shadesofblue. All of these books are good reads. #somethingforsept

No picture today because I had borrow the book from my college professor. One of the best Sci fi dystopian novels I've ever read. A futuristic setting that doesn't take more than a squint to see as a possibility and a gripping tale. I love how much this book made me think especially because of the focus on food supply and energy. #booksetinasia #somethingforsept

A book inspired by another book and both have been made into movies + a couple other classics written by women made into movies. It's probably cheating using Jane Austen but both the movies and books are so good! #booksmadeintomovies #somethingforsept

A book inspired by another book and both have been made into movies + a couple other classics written by women made into movies. It's probably cheating using Jane Austen but both the movies and books are so good! #booksmadeintomovies #somethingforsept

Not exactly ugly but such pretentious covers I spent a year avoiding the series until my mom bought it for me as a present. At least they aren't movie covers... I HATE movie covers. #uglycovers #somethingforsept

I'll admit I am an easy crier so here's a whole stack of books that made me cry. Death, betrayal, abuse, and sometimes just the feeling of loss causes tears. Special shout out to Tower of Thorns that actually made me sob so loudly that my sister came to check on me. #mademecry #somethingforsept

The book I've decided to bring with me to lunch. Love me some fairy tale retellings. Only one chapter in and I already love the writing style. I can tell this is going to be one emotional ride. #pocauthor #workplacebook #somethingforsept

Loved Ella Enchanted, loved this book. A retelling of Snow White as you can probably tell from the apple. #readandeat #somethingforsept

No I didn't buy this book because my favorite number is 17... It was a quick enjoyable read. #septemberphotochallenge #somethingforsept #numberintitle

What do you mean it's not Christmas? All of the Pink Carnation books are sweet but this one is sugary sweet with icing just what I'm in the mood for 😊

So I've been rereading this series (which I adore) and realized this is one of the few sci/fantasy series by a man which I've loved. All of my favorite sci fi/fantasy series seem to be written by women (it does not escape my notice the the main character is still female in this series)...So maybe a weird question but anyone have good recommendations for not grim dark or overly long series for sci fi/fantasy written by a man?

I remember buying this from a book fair in middle school. Do they even still have those? It's one of the books that started my love of fairy tale retelling. I'll still reread it if I need something short and sweet. In this case I read it during the Olympics when there was too much reporting and not enough sports lol.

I usually don't do well with "edgy" retellings where the bad guys are good and good guys are bad, most of the time it feels like a cheap emotional tactic. However my sister bought it to read so I decided to give ita a whirl. This does not feel like an exception. But I'm only 100 pages in so for now I'll keep reading since I hate not finishing things and the book isn't horrible.

After reading a lot of meh YA fantasy books about the "one true savior plus friends" lately I picked this up expecting more of the same. I couldn't even tell you if it was better written than what I've been reading but the premise is everything I ever wanted. A ragtag group of 6 all with their own unique skill set coming together for a heist of epic proportions set my heart aflutter. 10/10 would recommend to everybody. Can't wait for the sequel.

So glad I bought this a few weeks ago. Any page I open to is good for a laugh and sure way to improve any lackluster day I have.

I believe this was Maas's first book, and it shows in some of the cliche writing. For instance if Caelena isn't somehow lost magical royalty I'll eat my hat- which sort of contradicts my next point. As someone who grew up on Tamora Pierce I was disappointed in how Calaena was the best assassin in the history of ever with minimal effort. I really loved the portrayal of her rage however. Overall I see the potential but would give it a 2.75/5.

These covers are as beautiful as the books inside. 1 sentence summary: Blackthorn and Grim are Sherlock and Watson for fairy tales mysteries. However the best part is the characters. I can't even describe how much I love Blackthorn and Grim as individuals and how much their friendship means to me.These two are so damaged and yet so strong. I'm excited to read these again. I preordered the 3rd book and look forward to the conclusion of this trilogy

After finishing the entire trilogy my opinion has gone up. Quentin finally shows the character development he mostly only talked about in the first two books. I feel like all of the loose parts were all tied together very well. Be ready for the long haul because you either read all three or nothing.

I will be reading the rest of the series but I would never recommend this to anyone. Quentin is one of the most unlikeable main characters and doesn't even influence the plot of the story enough to justify it. Most of the secondary characters were not much better.

Anne is one of my favorite characters ever. With today's landscape in YA of narrators having this world weary cynicism even before they even reach the age of 18 I love going back and reading about Anne and her determined optimism.

Just found out there is more to this series. Time to reread these and freshen up my memory. I only remember liking them. Step one is to remember if these are YA books or not.

I saw you could search by ISBN... Decided to test if you could review text books- you can LOL. For real though this is a great text book for when you are just starting out as a ChemE. Kudos to the writers on their clarity and useful tables in this one. I still own it even though I've graduated.

Move over Mr. Darcy Captain Wentworth is here. Every time I read that letter I have to close the book and compose myself for a couple of seconds. My favorite Jane Austen book 💜

Never thought I'd see a prominent character have the same name as my mom. It is a very pretty name though.

Ever since I read Howl's Moving Castle I've become really attached to this style of chapter naming.

I hope this book doesn't disappoint. It has a lot of superficial things going for it: the purple cover, the main characters names are Sophie and Gray, it takes place in a historical fantasy England, and I even bought it without realizing Julier Mariller my favorite author has a quote on the cover.

My favorite book of all time. A tale based on the Seven Swans fairy tale set in a historical fantasy Ireland. No matter how many times I reread it I'm in a daze for days. There is a lasting melancholy about this book. But everything about it is beautiful- the writing, the characters, the story.

A very long very slow book that was nevertheless engrossing. Essentially a murder mystery that is wrapped up in some pretty amazing sci fi world building. The world building is what makes the book slow but is also the best part so don't expect too much from the characters and plot.

Twilight for adults, and a longer book than it needed to be.

I love this book. Mel remains one of the most frustrating heroines I've ever read, but that's only because she makes all the same rash/naive decisions I know I would make in the same situation. A little bit of everything - action, romance, politics, and more- makes for a very fun read.

A fun little book with magical realism. Both sisters had their very distinct stories and romances but at the end I felt like their relationship was still the most important part.

If you liked Disney's Frozen but wanted something with a little more depth- read this. As you might guess it's based on the fairy tale and while Isi very much starts off like the wishy washy princess of the original she has so much character growth. There are also sequels if you end up loving it.

A wonderful stand alone book, especially for those who wish they could just wake up one day and cast their old life away. Valancy is a nice break from those heroines who are strong, brave, and beautiful who everyone falls in love with right away. It's a comforting book.