Bookshelf Tour + Organization Tips

Before I get into this, I just want to mention a post I made of 8 Things Every Book Collector Has Heard. I also just made a post about consumerism in the book community. Be sure to check that out! I feel a little hypocritical doing a bookshelf tour right after talking about how consumerism is negatively effecting the community. However, I think it’s possible to let yourself take pride in your collection and share it with others while also being aware that it became the way it is because of an unhealthy mentality surrounding book buying as well as pressures from the community.

Disclaimer: This collection has been a lifetime in the making. I’m 21, and I’ve been actively collecting books & bookish things with every spare dollar I’ve had, for over six years. This didn’t happen overnight, so if you’re just starting a collection and desperate to make it bigger, just give it time! Don’t go out purchasing a dozen books you never want to read. Be patient and let it grow with you.

One of my favorite things in my life is my book collection (also my dogs, who love to jump in any pictures I try to take of my collection). It’s been years in the making, and something I spend most of my extra time and money on.

I know it’s definitely excessive, but it brings me so much joy that it’s worth losing all wall space in my bedroom. And today, I wanted to go into detail on my shelves and how I organize them, as well as some tips I’ve learned.


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My Top 8 Reads of 2018

So I’ve made a post about my Top 18 2018 Releases, but now I wanted to shine a light on some of the books I read this year that were published in earlier years.

This list is in no particular order. I just wanted to mention a few of the books and series I loved this year!

8. Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett

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Rating: 4.75/5
Series: N/A
Review: Yes
After reading Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett, I knew I had to read her previous books. Alex, Approximately was so fun and really cemented Jenn Bennett as an auto-buy author for me!


7. Velvet by Temple West

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Rating: 4.5/5
Series: Velvet #1
Review: Yes
Not enough people know about this book series. I know people are hesitant of vampires after it became the trend to hate on anything vampirey after Twilight, but this book was just so entertaining. It never takes itself too seriously, includes a lot of fun tropes, and has a really interesting take on vampires that I absolutely love. I’m still dying for book 3!!

6. The Darkest Minds Series by Alexandra Bracken

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Rating: 4.7/5
Series: The Darkest Minds #1-3.5
Review: Yes
I had been wanting to read these books since 2013, and I kept putting it off until I had no choice but to read it because the movie was coming out. And I absolutely loved it. While I’m definitely still in my post-2012-dystopian-boom exhaustion, I really loved this series (I think US politics at the time I read it also played a part in why this book impacted me so much).

5. Stalking Jack the Ripper Series by Kerri Maniscalco

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Rating: 5/5
Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper #1-3
Review: Yes
I’ve never been one for murder mysteries, but I have always been fascinated with the Jack the Ripper case. I think this book made me a fan of murder mysteries. It’s so dark and twisted and gruesome but has plenty of wit and adorable romance.

4. Lord of Shadows by Cassandra Clare

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Rating: 5/5
Series: The Dark Artifices #2
Review: Yes
I was going to include The Dark Artifices #1 and #2, but Lord of Shadows was just so amazing that I felt it needed the extra shout out. Don’t get me wrong, Lady Midnight was absolutely fantastic, but Lord of Shadows brought it to the next level. I’m so glad I waited until Queen of Air and Darkness was out to begin reading because that ending killed me.

3. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 

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Rating: 5/5
Series: N/A
Review: Yes
I have been hearing, for so long, how perfect and amazing this book was. When I went into it, I knew nothing except that everyone loved it, and that beautiful first paragraph. It definitely wasn’t what I expected, but in the best way. This book exceeded every expectation and blew me away.

2. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

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Rating: 5/5
Series: N/A
Review: Yes
This book. Not only is it well-written, but the message is so important, and this story is one that absolutely needed to be told. If you haven’t picked this up yet, please do. No matter what your political beliefs, you need to read this.

1. The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater 

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Rating: 5/5
Series: The Raven Cycle #1-4
Review: Yes
Hello, Katie from high school. You told me to read this back in 2014 and I put it off. This is my apology. I should have listened to you and read this when you first mentioned it because it is so freaking amazing. This series is so beautifully written, with amazing characters and a fascinating plot and setting. Everything about it is perfection.

What were your favorite 2018 reads?

Top 18 Best 2018 Releases

Back in July, I did a Top 10 for my favorite early 2018 releases, and for my favorites reads from the first half of 2018 that were earlier releases (click the links to read them). 

Just like my July post, these won’t be in any particular order, but unlike my July post, this list will include ALL 2018 releases. If there’s an amazing book that isn’t on my list, it’s probably only because I haven’t read it yet.

18. Queen of Air and Darkness by Cassandra Clare

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Release Date: 12/4/2018
Rating: (Currently Reading)
Series: The Dark Artifices #3
Review: (Not Yet)
So, I’m still reading this book. And it’s huge. I have no intention of rushing through it to make sure it deserves to be on this list. Instead, I’ll just put it on the list because at the point I’m at in the book right now, if it keeps up the way it’s going, it will deserve this spot.

17. Escaping From Houdini by Kerri Maniscalco

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Release Date: 9/18/2018
Rating: 4.5/5
Series: Stalking Jack the Ripper #3
Review: Yes
The third book in the Stalking Jack the Ripper Series. I marathoned this series back in August, and read an ARC of Escaping from Houdini immediately after. And I loved it so much! This probably isn’t my favorite installment, but it was still amazing. I can’t wait for book four!

16. Umbertouched by Livia Blackburne

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Release Date: 11/6/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: Rosemarked #2
Review: Yes
Last year, Rosemarked surprised me with how great it was. This year, I was so excited for Umbertouched and it lived up to every expectation! It was such a perfect conclusion, and everything about it was so great! I’m still floored by these characters and their development.

15. Defy the Worlds by Claudia Gray 

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Release Date: 4/3/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: Constellation #2
Review: Yes
So I actually read an ARC of Defy The Worlds last year, but I wanted to include it in this years list because it was released this past April. I love this universe and this series, and I can’t wait to see where it goes. Although, that ending nearly killed me. (And sidenote: I hate this cover change. And I will mention it every chance I get.)

14. Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

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Release Date: 10/23/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: Throne of Glass #7
Review: Yes
I can’t believe this series is over. I’ve been a fan of the Throne of Glass series for years now and seeing it all end was bittersweet. I’m still surprised this book managed to tie everything together as well as it did, considering it’s wrapping up a series that began in 2012.

13. Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston 

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Release Date: 2/27/2018
Rating: 4.5/5
Series: Heart of Iron #1
Review: Yes
I’m completely obsessed with Anastasia, and it was too perfect that this book came out when it did because I got to read it while going to see Anastasia on Broadway. But even if I wasn’t obsessed with the original, I would love this book. It was so fun, and left me dying for the sequel.

12. Seafire by Natalie C. Parker

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Release Date: 8/28/2018
Rating: 4.5/5
Series: Seafire #1
Review: Yes
I did not expect the dystopian/sci-fi edge of this book, but I really loved it. I just need more all-girl pirate crews in my life. I can’t wait to see where this series goes.


11. What If It’s Us by Becky Albertalli & Adam Silvera

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Release Date: 10/9/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: N/A
Review: Yes
What If It’s Us was so perfectly adorable and fun and entertaining and there were so many musical references. Any book that references the musical Aida deserves five stars. This book was everything I wanted from it and more. I really hope Becky and Adam work together again because this was magical.

10. My Plain Jane by Cynthia Hand, Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton 

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Release Date: 6/24/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: The Lady Janies #2 (But can be read as a standalone)
Review: Yes
This trio of authors always manages to make me smile. My Plain Jane was just a fun and happy read that I couldn’t help but adore. It’s definitely quirky and weird, which just makes it more hilarious. I never imagined loving a Ghostbusters meets Jane Eyre retelling, but then again, I never imagined the story of Lady Jane Grey to be a comedy and they did that so well in their first book.

9.  A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi 

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Release Date: 10/16/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: N/A
Review: Yes
Tahereh Mafi is just an amazing author and I loved this book so much. I waited almost two hours in a line at BookExpo to get this ARC and meet her, and it was so worth it. The themes, the writing style, the characters. It was all amazing.

8. Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller

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Release Date: 2/27/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: Daughter of the Pirate King #2
Review: Yes
I had an actual countdown to when this book would be released? You know when you are just in the mood for a certain genre? I was craving some epic pirate adventures and created a countdown to when this book would be released. And it did not let me down. I love this book and this series so much. I’m so excited for what Tricia Levenseller does next.

7. Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi

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Release Date: 3/6/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: Shatter Me #4
Review: Yes
Yes, Tahereh Mafi is on this list twice. No, I see no issue with that. The Shatter Me series is one of my all-time favorites, and I was so scared when I first heard about Restore Me. Now, I realize, I had no reason to be afraid. This book was perfect. It added so much to the series and the world and I need Defy Me immediately!

6. The Traitor Prince by C. J. Redwine 

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Release Date: 2/13/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: Ravenspire #4 (Can be read as a standalone)
Review: Yes
C.J. Redwine is such an underrated author! I have loved every book I’ve read by her. The Traitor Prince is no exception, in fact, it may be my favorite Redwine book. If you haven’t picked up her Ravenspire series, please do. Every book can be read as a standalone, but they all take place in the same magical world. This book is so well-written, with fantastic characters and one of my favorite antagonists.

5. Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

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Release Date: 9/4/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: N/A
Review: Yes
This is the only not-YA book I’ll include on this list, but I had to mention it. It took me by surprise. I knew I would like it because Christina Lauren are amazing, but I didn’t expect to love it this much! I couldn’t put it down, staying awake until almost 2am just to finish the book.

4. Obsidio by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

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Release Date: 3/13/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: The Illuminae Files #3
Review: Yes
This series is just fantastic. Every aspect of it is amazing, and I’m so sad it’s over but I’m also so happy with this as the last book. Everything about it was just perfect, and I can’t wait to read Jay and Amie’s next series. I’m still in shock that this one is over. Please, if you haven’t read it, pick up Illuminae! It’s a really unique sci-fi that will stick with you.

3. To Kill A Kingdom by Alexandra Christo 

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Release Date: 3/6/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: N/A
Review: Yes
So, I preordered this book expecting I would want more pirate and siren adventures after reading Daughter of the Siren Queen. I was right about that, but I didn’t expect how great this book would be. Alexandra Christo is amazingly talented, and this book is just the perfect blend of dark fantasy, sarcasm, and enemies-to-lovers romance. I really look forward to reading more from Alexandra Christo.

2. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

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Release Date: 1/2/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: The Folk of the Air #1
Review: Yes
This is another book that I technically read an ARC of in 2017, but it was so amazing I need it to be on this list. Plus I did read the published edition in 2018, so it counts! I know this book has gotten a lot of hype, but it’s well deserved. It’s so deliciously dark and twisted with fascinating characters and a compelling plot full of endless surprises.

1. Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

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Release Date: 3/6/2018
Rating: 5/5
Series: Legacy of Orisha #1
Review: Yes
Speaking of books that have received a lot of hype! Children of Blood and Bone has really taken over the world. Everyone is reading it. As they should, because it is that amazing. Tomi Adeyemi’s writing style is breathtaking, her plot is gripping, and both her characters and her world is so complex and amazing. This book is so important.

Honorary Mentions:

Yes, there are even more books I need to mention. I’ve included links to my reviews in case you want to hear my opinions on these awesome books:

The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang, Smoke in the Sun by Renee Ahdieh, Allied by Amy Tintera, Starry Eyes by Jenn Bennett, The Emerald Sea by Richelle Mead

What were your favorite books released in 2018?

My 19 Most Anticipated Book Releases of 2019 (plus 81 more)

There are so many books coming out in 2019. From continuations of series I love to debuts that I’m dying to get my hands on, I wanted to talk about a few of my favorites that I can’t wait to read.

(These are in no particular order. I’m too indecisive to even try).

19. Small Town Hearts by Lillie Vale

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Release Date: March 19th, 2019
Genre: YA Contemporary
Series: N/A
Synopsis: A reckless kiss causes Babe Vogel and her two best friends to break up, the summer before they go away to college.  If that wasn’t bad enough, her ex-girlfriend has come to town bringing a mix of memories with her. But things begin looking up when she meets Levi Keller, an artist from out of town there for the summer. “Can Babe keep her distance, or will she break the one rule she’s always had – to never fall for a summer boy?” (Goodreads)

18. Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

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Release Date: June 4th, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: N/A
Synopsis: A monster is released from the magical library Elisabeth has grown up in. “Elisabeth’s desperate intervention implicates her in the crime, and she is torn from her home to face justice in the capital. With no one to turn to but her sworn enemy, the sorcerer Nathaniel Thorn, and his mysterious demonic servant, she finds herself entangled in a centuries-old conspiracy. Not only could the Great Libraries go up in flames, but the world along with them.” (Goodreads)

17. The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

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Release Date: May 7th, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: The Kiss Quotient #2 (can be read as a stand-alone)
Synopsis: Khai Dep avoids relationships, but his mother decides to handle things herself and returns to Vietnam to get him a bride. When given the opportunity to go to America and get a husband, Esme Tran thinks this could be just what her family needs. But seducing Khai isn’t as easy as she expected, and with her time in the U.S. dwindling, she realizes she’s fallen for someone who doesn’t think he can ever feel the same.

16. You’d Be Mine by Erin Hahn

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Release Date: April 2nd, 2019
Genre: YA Contemporary
Series: N/A
Synopsis: Annie Mathers is heir to a country music legacy and owner of a skyrocketing youtube channel. Clay Coolidge is a superstar who’s label will drop him because of his bad reputation. But they’ll keep him if he can convince Annie to join his summer tour. When she agrees, fans make it clear they want them to be more than tour mates, but Annie wants nothing to do with a relationship in the spotlight. However, convincing her heart of that is another matter.

15. 99 Percent Mine by Sally Thorne 

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Release Date: January 29th, 2019
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Series: N/A
Synopsis: For Darcy Berret, no man could compare to Tom Valeska. The issue? He’s her twin brother, Jamie’s best friend.  When Tom comes to help Darcy flip the cottage she and Jamie inherited, sparks fly, but will Darcy be able to stand up to her twin?

14. The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi

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Release Date: January 15th, 2019
Genre: YA Historical Fantasy (Paris, 1889)
Series: The Gilded Wolves #1
Synopsis: Severin Montagnet-Alarie wants nothing more than to receive his inheritance from the powerful Order of Babble. When they offer him just that, in exchange for finding an ancient artifact, Severin must enlist his band of experts to get the job done. “What they find might change the world, but only if they can stay alive.” (Goodreads)

13. Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

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Release Date: May 7th, 2019
Genre: YA Sci-Fi
Series: The Aurora Cycle #1
Synopsis: Tyler Jones is prepared for his first mission after graduating Aurora Academy, but the team he’s stuck with is less than ideal. However, his biggest problem is “Aurora Jie-Lin O’Malley, the girl he’s just rescued from interdimensional space. Trapped in cryo-sleep for two centuries, Auri is a girl out of time and out of her depth. But she could be the catalyst that starts a war millions of years in the making, and Tyler’s squad of losers, discipline-cases and misfits might just be the last hope for the entire galaxy.” (Goodreads)

12. Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller

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Release Date: February 26th, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: N/A
Synopsis: “As her father’s chosen heir, eighteen-year-old Rasmira has trained her whole life to become a warrior and lead her village. But when her coming-of-age trial is sabotaged and she fails the test, her father banishes her to the monster-filled wilderness with an impossible quest: to win back her honor, she must kill the oppressive god who claims tribute from the villages each year or die trying.”  (Goodreads)

11. The Blood Spell by C. J. Redwine

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Release Date: February 12th, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy / Retelling (Cinderella)
Series: Ravenspire #4 (can be read as a stand-alone)
Synopsis: “When mysterious forces lead to disappearances throughout Balavata, Blue and [Prince Kellan] must work together to find the truth. What they discover will lead them to the darkest reaches of the kingdom, and to the most painful moments of their pasts. When romance is forbidden and evil is rising, can Blue save those she loves, even if it costs her everything?” (Goodreads)


10. Blood Heir by Amélie Wen Zhao

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Release Date: June 4th, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy / Retelling (Anastasia)
Series: Blood Heir #1
Synopsis: “A fugitive princess with the power to control blood. A black-hearted conman with no past and no future. An Empire spiraling into darkness. A world worth saving.” (Goodreads)

Update (1/18/2019): After seeing reviews that have come in for the ARC, I’m removing this from my list of anticipated releases for the year. Many reviewers have stated that it contains problematic content, and is racially insensitive.

Update (1/30/2019): The author has now announced that, in response to the reviews, she will not be publishing Blood Heir.

9. Descendant of the Crane by Joan He

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Release Date: April 2nd, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: N/A
Synopsis: After her father’s murder, Princess Hesina of Yan finds herself the queen of an unstable kingdom. Desperate to find who killed her father, she seeks the help of a soothsayer. Magic had been outlawed centuries before, making her actions punishable by death. She turns to Akira, an investigator with his own criminal past, to work through the information she received. But will the cost of justice be too high?

8.  We Hunt the Flame by Hafiza Faizal

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Release Date: May 14th, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: We Hunt the Flame #1
Synopsis: Zafira is the Hunter. In order to restore magic to her world, she journeys to find a lost artifact that may help her. Nasir, the Prince of Death, an assassin for his father, the king, is sent on a mission to kill the Hunter and retrieve the artifact as well. “But an ancient evil stirs as their journey unfolds—and the prize they seek may pose a threat greater than either can imagine.” (Goodreads).

7. Soul of Stars by Ashley Poston

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Release Date: July 23rd, 2019
Genre: YA Sci-Fi / Retelling (Anastasia)
Series: Heart of Iron #2
Synopsis: “Once, Ana was an orphaned space outlaw. Then she was the Empress of the Iron Kingdom. Now, thought dead by most of the galaxy after she escaped from the dark AI program called the HIVE, Ana is desperate for a way to save Di from the HIVE’s evil clutches and take back her kingdom.” (Goodreads)

6. The Devouring Gray by Christine Lynn Herman

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Release Date: April 2nd, 2019
Genre: YA Contemporary Fantasy / Paranormal
Series: The Devouring Gray #1
Synopsis: “On the edge of town a beast haunts the woods, trapped in the Gray, its bonds loosening…” (Goodreads). Violet Saunders has just moved to a new school in Four Paths, a small rural town. She meets Justin, May, Isaac, and Harper, who, like her, are descendants of the town’s founders, she sees the destruction they can create. When bodies start to appear in the woods, they must solve the mystery of the town, and their part in it.

5. Defy Me by Tahereh Mafi

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Release Date: April 2nd, 2019
Genre: YA Dystopian
Series: Shatter Me #5
Synopsis: “Juliette Ferrars isn’t who she thinks she is. Still reeling from the explosive events of the Continental Symposium and the secrets Warner has been keeping, Juliette has nowhere to turn and doesn’t know who she can trust. She’s desperate for answers, but to get them, she’ll have to face the nightmares that have been chasing her for a lifetime.” (HarperCollins)


4. The Wicked King by Holly Black

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Release Date: January 8th, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: The Folk of the Air #2
Synopsis: After binding herself to Cardan in order to protect Oak and the throne, Jude has more power than she could have imagined. Managing the politics of Faerie is a challenge on its own, but Cardan makes a point to undermine and humiliate her whenever he can. With a traitor endangering everything Jude has fought for, she must find a way to maintain control.


3. King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

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Release Date: January 29th, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: Nikolai Duology #1 (Part of the Grishaverse)
Synopsis: “Nikolai Lantsov has always had a gift for the impossible. No one knows what he endured in his country’s bloody civil war—and he intends to keep it that way. Now, as enemies gather at his weakened borders, the young king must find a way to refill Ravka’s coffers, forge new alliances, and stop a rising threat to the once-great Grisha Army.” (Goodreads)

2.  Children of Virtue and Vengeance by Tomi Adeyemi

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Release Date: March 5th, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: Legacy of Orïsha #2
Synopsis: “… With civil war looming on the horizon, Zélie finds herself at a breaking point: she must discover a way to bring the kingdom together or watch as Orïsha tears itself apart.” (Goodreads)

1. Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan 

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Release Date: April 2nd, 2019
Genre: YA Fantasy
Series: Something Dark and Holy #1
Synopsis: “A girl who can speak to gods must save her people without destroying herself. A prince in danger must decide who to trust. A boy with a monstrous secret waits in the wings. Together, they must assassinate the king and stop the war.” (Goodreads)

Even More Books!

Since I have no self-control, I have who-knows-how-many more books to mention! As I was writing this list I realized I wouldn’t be able to fit many of the books I’m dying to read, so here they are, in order of release date:

Slayer by Kiersten White (1/8/2019)
The Girl King by Mimi Yu (1/8/2019)
Two Can Keep A Secret by Karen M. McManus (1/8/2019)
White Stag by Kara Barbieri (1/8/2019)
The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden (1/9/2019)
Stain by A.G. Howard (1/15/2019)
Famous in a Small Town by Emma Mills (1/15/2019)
Echo North by Joanna Ruth Meyer (1/15/2019)
Undying by Amie Kaufman & Meagan Spooner (1/22/2019)
Imprison The Sky by A. C. Gaughen (1/22/2019)
Circle of Shadows by Evelyn Skye (1/22/2019)
A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer (1/29/2019)
The Love and Lies of Rukhsana Ali by Sabina Khan (1/29/2019)
Fame, Fate & the First Kiss by Kasie West (2/5/2019)
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas (2/5/2019)
Enchantee by Gita Trelease (2/5/2019)
The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf (2/5/2019)
Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins (2/5/2019)
Lady Smoke by Laura Sebastian (2/5/2019)
Courting Darkness by Robin LaFevers (2/5/2019)
The Triumphant by Lesley Livingston (2/12/2019)
Bloodwitch by Susan Dennard (2/12/2019)
Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto (2/12/2019)
Last of Her Name by Jessica Khoury (2/26/2019)
Four Dead Queens by Astrid Sholte (2/26/2019)
We Set The Dark on Fire by Tehlor Kay Mejia (2/26/2019)
An Affair of Poisons by Addie Thorley (2/26/2019)
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon (2/26/2019)
The Shadowglass by Rin Chupeco (3/5/2019)
The Everlasting Rose by Dhonielle Clayton (3/5/2019)
Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith (3/5/2019)
Once and Future by Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy (3/5/2019)
Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith (3/5/2019)
When the Sky Fell on Splendor by Emily Henry (3/12/2019)
Beware the Night by Jessika Fleck (3/12/2019)
Sherwood by Meagan Spooner (3/19/2019)
Killing November by Adriana Mather (3/26/2019)
The Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston (4/2/2019)
Defy The Fates by Claudia Gray (4/2/2019)
A Place for Wolves by Kosoko Jackson (4/2/2019)
Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett (4/16/2019)
The Tiger at Midnight by Swati Teerdhala (4/23/2019)
King of Fools by Amanda Foody (4/30/2019)
Finale by Stephanie Garber (5/7/2019)
Hope and Other Punchlines by Julie Buxbaum (5/7/2019)
Wherever We Are by Jennifer Niven & David Levithan (5/7/2019)
Nexus by Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings (5/7/2019)
Again, But Better by Christine Riccio (5/7/2019)
Her Royal Highness by Rachel Hawkins (5/7/2019)
Finale by Stephanie Garber (5/7/2019)
There’s Something About Sweetie by Sandhya Menon (5/14/2019)
Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (5/14/2019)
I Wish You All The Best by Mason Deaver (5/14/2019)
The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad (5/14/2019)
Going Off-Script by Jen Wilde (5/21/2019)
Kingsbane by Claire Legrand (5/21/2019)
Dev1at3 by Jay Kristoff (5/2019)
Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout (6/11/2019)
Rage by Cora Carmack (6/11/2019)
Wilder Girls by Rory Power (7/9/2019)
The Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen (7/30/2019)
Spin the Dawn by Elizabeth Lim (7/30/2019)
Vow of Thieves by Mary E. Pearson (8/6/2019)
How The Light Gets In by Katy Upperman (8/6/2019)
Of Ice and Shadows by Audrey Coulthurst (8/12/2019)
Court of Lions by Somaiya Daud (8/27/2019)
The World of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (9/3/2019)
Three Dark Crowns #4 by Kendare Blake (9/3/2019)
Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff (9/3/2019)
Serpent and Dove by Shelby Mahurin (9/3/2019)
When She Reigns by Jodi Meadows (9/10/2019)
The Tyrant’s Tomb
by Rick Riordan (9/24/2019)
Capturing the Devil by Kerri Maniscalco (9/26/2019)
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo (10/1/2019)
The Burning Shadow by Jennifer L. Armentrout (10/8/2019)
The Beautiful by Renee Ahdieh (10/8/2019)
Into the Crooked Place by Alexandra Christo (10/2019)
The Sky Weaver by Kristen Ciccarelli (11/12/2019)
Chain of Gold by Cassandra Clare (11/19/2019)
The Shaw Confessions #3 by Michelle Hodkin (11/2019)
Wayward Son by Rainbow Rowell (2019)

Okay, my hands hurt from typing all of that. I think I’ll stop there. 

What books are you looking forward to? Is there anything I’m missing on my list?

Stalking Jack the Ripper (Stalking Jack the Ripper #1) by Kerri Maniscalco- Review

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Overall: 5/5 Stars
Characters: 5/5
Setting: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Plot and Themes: 4.5/5
Awesomeness Factor: 4.6/5
Review in a Nutshell: Stalking Jack the Ripper is an atmospheric mystery full of gruesome murders and fascinating characters.

“Fear is a hungry beast. The more you feed it, the more it grows.” 

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My September 2018 Wrap Up!

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I read 10 books this month, including only 1 from my September TBR! This month I was a lot more motivated to read in comparison to the Great Slump of August 2018. It took a while for me to get motivated, but I did and I’m so happy!

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Review: Escaping From Houdini (Stalking Jack the Ripper #3) by Kerri Maniscalco

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*Note: This is a review of the arc. All quotes are subject to change*
Overall: 
4.5/5 Stars
Characters: 
4/5
Setting: 
5/5
Writing:
 5/5
Plot and Themes: 
4.5/5
Awesomeness Factor: 
4/5
Review in a Nutshell: 
Escaping From Houdini is a fantastic instalment in an amazing series, and you will be dying to read more.

“Knowing the flames are hot isn’t always a deterrent from playing with fire.”

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My (Super Late) August Wrap Up!

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I read 10 books this month, including only 1 from my August TBR! I really struggled with reading this month. I was in an awful slump, but I’m hoping September will be better. And yes, I know I’m counting some really short novella’s/scenes, but I read so little this month that I want every page to count.

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Most Anticipated September Releases

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