Books as Weird Things I’ve Been Told in the Drive Thru // part 2

Fall is the most wonderful time of the year.  I know, I know, we are almost in November at this point, so my ramblings about the many charms of fall need to come to an end at some point. And I swear, they will. Probably. Maybe. At some point. To be decided? It is just…

Down Comes the Night Review // so. many. feelings. AHHHHHHH

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH SCREAMING AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH CRYING AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OBSESSED Yep. That is my intro. It captures the absolute emotional wreck I’ve been since finishing this masterpiece.  Book: Down Comes the Night Author: Allison Saft Published March 2nd 2021 by Wednesday Books Format: ebook content warnings graphic depictions of surgical procedures, gore, including descriptions of wounds, blood, and corpses,…

This Poison Heart // secrets, atmosphere, and a dash of poison

Not gonna lie, I was a touch bored with my blog aesthetic. I mean, as a whole it was fine. But my header was very much giving minimalistic bleh vibes, and I just wasn't feeling it anymore. I could do better. Plus, I wasn't feeling my stats homework either so it was time to procrastinate…

Defy the Night Review// welcome to the world of political intrigue and top tier romance

Fall fantasy season is offically here! I don't know about you, but I'm a huge seasonal mood reader. The warm summery/spring months are fully contemporary mode, with the fall being dedicated to spooky reads and a bit of fantasy. I've accumilated quite the list of delightful reads that I am so excited to dive into!!!…

September Wrap Up // ayyy it’s offically spooky season

I want to know who approved the new WordPress update. Seriously. Who do I need to duel after this horrible new update???? There are so many little things about it that irk me, but the cherry on top of my anger has got the be the new image formatting. WHY ARE THEY DISGUSTING RECTANGLES?????? I…

The Inheritance Games vs the Hype-O-Meter // back for part three

I have a riddle. I’m feeling the annual puzzle solving, sweater wearing, cozy murder mystery vibes right now, so you betcha that I’m sharing the wealth with a good ole riddle. Ok, so. You are chilling on a boat. The wheels on the boat go round and round, ya de ya de ya da. There…

The Other Merlin ARC Review // wizards, fun, and banter for days

Oy! I'm backkkkkk!!!!! (NOTE: please read this in a sing songy voice for the full effect) Ok. Technically it's only been like a week since I last posted. But it has been a solid month since I've had my head in the blogging game. The last month or so has felt very... foggy. There was…

We Hunt the Flame vs. The Hype-O-Meter // *cue the epic showdown music*

Question of the day: how many times does April need to check out We Hunt the Flame from the library before she finally starts reading it??? 7. Plus 3 more to finish it. I know people normally say 3rd time's the charm, but this time, 10 times was the charm. And charming it was. When…

August Wrap Up // i’m so tired

If August could be described in one word, it would be tired.  I’m so tired. Mentally, emotionally, physically. All of the above, tic tac toe three in a row, woot woot sleeeeeep. August just hasn’t been my month.  I mean school. That is probably the biggest oddball thrown in there. It is an adjustment not…

If This Gets Out // ARC Review

Auditions terrify me to the bone. Like I think I'm fine. Vibing, thriving, 10/10. Sitting there waiting for my turn, casually judging people, you know the whole nine yards. I even think I'm fine as I stand up to take my spot on stage. But then you get up there and people are looking at…