@MatchlessMarie I LOVE this #jolabokaflodswap, thank you soooo much!

I stupidly forgot to bring this during holiday travels and just got back today so I will be celebrating Jolabokaflod today! I couldn‘t be happier.

As always, thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing!

@alexus_sb your #jolabokaflodswap is on its way! Should be there on Tuesday! I naturally forgot to take a picture and a receipt is no fun so here are my pups Ringo smothering Cat Stevens. As always, thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing.

#jolabokaflodswap @MatchlessMarie and @MaleficentBookDragon I got my package!!! Admittedly, it came in earlier this week but pretty soon after I saw it - a bat flew into my house while running a work call and I just realized I never posted that I received it. It was chaos.

My box is heading out tomorrow, not far to go so should get there in time! So excited!!!! Eeep

I…. CAN…NOT… quit thinking about this book.

The character and world building is exquisite. If you haven‘t… just do it, just dive into that SJM/ACOTAR black hole with me. 5⭐️

Y‘all- it‘s happened…. I‘ve fallen into the SJM rabbit hole and it‘s all I can think about.

The beginning was a bit slow but WOW the end will get ya hooked. 3.5⭐️

Got this through a Once Upon A Bookclub gift. Which is fun in itself.

Overall it was a fun, quirky romcom. Wish I had more to say. If you‘re looking for a quick fun read this one‘s pretty good. 3⭐️

**my brother got me a kindle so I‘ve been blowing through some books without reviewing, apologies up top for the inundation of reviews by me and terrible pics**

Such a good read. A witchy take on Romeo and Juliet (ish). It was so good, the main characters were intriguing and I overall would recommend this book to anyone 4⭐️

**my brother got me a kindle so I‘ve been blowing through some books without reviewing, apologies up top for the inundation of reviews by me and terrible pics**

Just so disappointed- wanted a cozy, fall read and this wasn‘t it. Cozy and fall…. Sure. Entertaining and engaging…. Not even a little bit. Incredibly boring 2⭐️

This was juuuuuust fine. Kept me engaged enough to finish but was all over the place. None of the characters were really engaging either. 3⭐️

**my brother got me a kindle so I‘ve been blowing through some books without reviewing, apologies up top for the inundation of reviews by me and terrible pics**

This was every bit as good as you‘ve seen. Adored the characters and the plot. Have already recommended to many friends. 5⭐️

**my brother got me a kindle so I‘ve been blowing through some books without reviewing, apologies up top for the inundation of reviews by me and terrible pics**

This was a reread- I ADORE this book. It‘s creepy and confusing and it was a perfect read during the Halloween season. Highly suggest picking it up if you haven‘t 5⭐️

**my brother got me a kindle so I‘ve been blowing through some books without reviewing, apologies up top for the inundation of reviews by me and terrible pics**

This was enjoyable enough. Not as good as the first of the book but still Sarah Addison Allen so enjoying enough to keep my attention 3⭐️

Oh WOW did I adore this book! I immediately ran and checked out the second in the series. This book was everything I needed for the start of the fall season (despite it being 90 degrees outside). It had a female led family, mysticism, nature that has a mind of its own. ADORED! 5⭐️

My brother got me a kindle for my birthday so now frantically reading with Libby!

Overall, this was a good, quick, and fun read. Not much to say about it other than I enjoyed it. No love and no hate for it 3.5⭐️

I‘m so bummed about this book because I love reading Alice Hoffman. It just didn‘t hit for me, felt like I was reading a version of Twilight. Felt like too many different stories happening, just would not recommend. 2.5 ⭐️

This was a slow read but overall I enjoy a historical fiction, especially based on an academic setting. J didn‘t think I enjoyed it while reading it but I do keep thinking back on it 4⭐️

Sorry I‘m advance reviewing a lot of books right now.

This series is a delight so far will definitely continue to read through them. Love the main character. 3.8⭐️

This is between a pick and a so-so for me. I still haven‘t read Firekeeper‘s Daughter but I had higher hopes for this one.

There were excellent parts but towards the end it felt very rushed and Perry felt one dimensional to me. 3.5⭐️ #botm

Fun, quick read. I would 100% watch this dating show- love the concept. Much better concept than what we‘re actually given for dating shows. 3.5⭐️ #botm

Don‘t mind me catching up on some reviews!

I HIGHLY recommend this book. I loved the characters, the history, the fantasy. Hands down my favorite read of this year. (I know I say this a lot) but it‘s a solid 5⭐️ from me. #botm

I adored this book. The juxtaposition of so many themes made me fall in love with Henry‘s writing. One of my favorites of the year! 4.5 ⭐️ #botm

I really enjoyed this book and looking forward to reading the rest! Being a KC native myself I loved the backdrop and Ellison was such a fun character to get to know. 4⭐️

I honestly did not like this book for the first 100 pages, although it was beautifully written. After that, I fell absolutely in love with the Padavano family and couldn‘t put it down. 4⭐️ #botm

Didn‘t mean to get pup, Cat Stevens, nose in there but it‘s fitting.

Loved this book, quick read, and a very charming narrator. 4⭐️ #botm

This entire book was a fever dream. Not the best out of Sager, begrudgingly giving 3⭐️ #botm

I wanted to love this, for the most part I really enjoyed it. But it was honestly very repetitive throughout the entire book and could have been a good 100 pages shorter. 3⭐️ #botm

It was a really clever idea for a book. Didn‘t love how it ended but still clever and engaging. 3.5⭐️ #botm

I absolutely ADORED this book. Maybe my favorite book of the year so far, I‘ve already let my mom borrow it to read.

Very sweet, quick read. Run, do not walk, to this book if you want a light summer read 4.5 ⭐️ #botm

I‘m very clearly trying to get through my BOTM backlog, yet still getting more books

This was a slow build but once it got going I couldn‘t put it down 4⭐️ #botm

Ok, outside of the review I really love this picture I just took.

I adored this book until the end… the end made it a so-so for me because it was so disappointing. Wish I stopped reading around 50 pages from the end. 3⭐️ #botm

Strayed and finished this book last night. It was a mail biter but I definitely think I mostly blew through it because I was scared for the dog. 2.5⭐️ #botm

I was fully not prepared for this book. I honestly thought it‘d be a fun historical fiction read, instead there was so much more depth to it. Loved it, the characters could have had more dimension but other than that I can‘t stop thinking about it. 4⭐️ #botm

I really enjoyed this and blew through it. The characters were relatable and it was pretty sweet storytelling. 4⭐️ #botm

I was so charmed by this book, I sped through it. Molly reminded me so much of a way more tolerable Eugene from the Walking Dead and I was hooked on her story. Excellent, fun read with a few twists. 4.5⭐️ #botm

This was a pretty alright book. It could have probably been 100 pages shorter but it was entertaining enough. 3⭐️ #botm

I loved this book. It was witty, sweet, and a quick read. I, to an almost eerily point, related so hard to Sally. Also KCMO representing!! 4⭐️ #botm

TW- abuse and abortion

I absolutely ADORED this book. It feels like I‘ve been wanting to read this ever since I saw Practical Magic for the first time. I love crows, am a green witch, and it was beautiful insightful storytelling. Great read, highly recommend with TW caveat. 4.5⭐️ #botm

This is a gothic-lite book in my opinion. Very good read that‘s part spooky but overall a very sweet story. 4⭐️ #botm

I blew through this, which isn‘t surprising with still mourning the death of one puppy #Jethro. And #Ringo having just gone under the knife for his neuter, cone of shame in photo, I had time.

This was entertaining, the characters struggles were relatable. Quick and easy read 3⭐️ #botm

I really enjoy this trilogy. This was better than the first because Leigh dives back into the world without the garbage recapping. Excellent read 3.5 ⭐️ #botm

Ok, I had to put my puppy Jethro to sleep on Sunday and this book was an affront on every aspect of my life.

I was SO excited to read this book, however, the plot was subpar, the characters were obnoxious (not in a good read way), and the dialect felt like if a 3 year old wrote it. Do not recommend 2⭐️ #botm

Generally enjoyed this book. It had many great aspects but felt forced with the historical aspects of the book. 3⭐️ #botm

Book dump- because I‘ve been depressed but at least still reading!

I adore this book, I actually gifted it to my mom for the holidays. The characters were excellent and it certainly was a tear jerker at the end. 4⭐️ #botm

Perched up all day today to read this one, with Penny of course. This was a dynamic, sweet, and chaotic read. 3.5⭐️ #botm

This one is a bit difficult for me to rate. It was a very slow build, honestly almost boring, but the ending and storyline was excellent. The ending saved this book for me. 3.5⭐️ #botm

Hands down, my favorite book I‘ve read this year. Lux‘s description of Hell made me think of Master and Margarita but with some delicious twists and turns. 4.9⭐️ #botm

Much like The Ex Hex I really enjoyed this read. Recommend as a good, smutty, Halloween read. Also the CliffNotes for Ex Hex are hilarious with regards to the smut. 4⭐️ #botm

I adored this book! It was a fast paced, quirky, and honestly bad*ss book. Loved the main characters and wanted to become friends with them in a weird way throughout. Highly recommend 4.5⭐️ #botm

Hoping my BOTM books get here tomorrow because I‘m now ready for spooky reading season!

Holy cooooooow, I absolutely LOVED this book! I don‘t even know how to review it, but everyone should read it. Let your mama, if you have one, know that you love them! 4.5⭐️ #botm

I absolutely ADORED this book. By far my favorite of the Owens story. Started it in Salem, so a bit fitting, will certainly be coming back to this one. I‘m giving it the coveted 5⭐️ #botm