Book Review: The Charmed List

On July 4, 2022June 28, 2022 By whitreadslitIn Book Reviews1 Comment

The Charmed List by Julie Abe ~ 304 pages ~ to be published July 5, 2022 by Wednesday Books

Goodreads Synopsis:

After spending most of high school as the quiet girl, Ellie Kobata is ready to take some risks and have a life-changing summer, starting with her Anti-Wallflower List—thirteen items she’s going to check off one by one. She’s looking forward to riding rollercoasters, making her art Instagram public (maybe), and going on an epic road-trip with her best friend Lia.

But when number four on Ellie’s list goes horribly wrong—revenge on Jack Yasuda—she’s certain her summer has gone from charmed to cursed. Instead of a road trip with Lia, Ellie finds herself stuck in a car with Jack driving to a magical convention. But as Ellie and Jack travel down the coast of California, number thirteen on her list—fall in love—may be happening without her realizing it.

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Monthly Wrap-Up: March 2022

On April 8, 2022 By whitreadslitIn Monthly Wrap-UpsLeave a comment

I’m posting this a little bit late this month, but better late than never, right? This month I read a total of 10 books! I made my yearly goal smaller this year, so I am definitely on track to hit my goal of 100 books for the year. I am, once again, doing a ton of different reading challenges, so I will be including those in my monthly wrap-ups as well.

Let’s get into it!

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Book Review: Castles in Their Bones

On January 31, 2022January 30, 2022 By whitreadslitIn Book Reviews4 Comments

Castles in Their Bones by Laura Sebastian ~ 528 pages ~ to be published 2/1/2022 by Delacorte Press

Goodreads Synopsis:

Empress Margaraux has had plans for her daughters since the day they were born. Princesses Sophronia, Daphne, and Beatriz will be queens. And now, age sixteen, they each must leave their homeland and marry their princes.

Beautiful, smart, and demure, the triplets appear to be the perfect brides—because Margaraux knows there is one common truth: everyone underestimates a girl. Which is a grave mistake. Sophronia, Daphne, and Beatriz are no innocents. They have been trained since birth in the arts of deception, seduction, and violence with a singular goal—to bring down monarchies— and their marriages are merely the first stage of their mother’s grand vision: to one day reign over the entire continent of Vesteria.

The princesses have spent their lives preparing, and now they are ready, each with her own secret skill, and each with a single wish, pulled from the stars. Only, the stars have their own plans—and their mother hasn’t told them all of hers.

Life abroad is a test. Will their loyalties stay true? Or will they learn that they can’t trust anyone—not even each other?

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12 Christmas and Winter Reads You Should Pick Up This Holiday Season

On December 24, 2021December 23, 2021 By whitreadslitIn Books, FavoritesLeave a comment

Do you like to read seasonally? At this time of year, I enjoy reading books about the holiday season, as well as moody, atmospheric winter stories. If that sounds up your alley, then I have a great list of Christmas and winter reads that you should pick up this holiday season!

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Monthly Wrap-Up: September 2021

On October 2, 2021October 1, 2021 By whitreadslitIn Monthly Wrap-Ups4 Comments

Hello again! Sorry I took a bit of an unannounced hiatus. But, I’m back! This month I read 12 books! I am on track right now to be able to hit my goal of 150 books for the year!

While I am aiming for 150 books this year, I am also aiming to diversify my reading. I am trying to break into genres I don’t typically gravitate toward. I am hoping to read more non-fiction and classics. And, as always, I am taking part in several reading challenges.

Let’s get into it!

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Author Interview: Erica Waters + Book Review: The River Has Teeth

On July 26, 2021July 16, 2021 By whitreadslitIn Book Reviews5 Comments

I am so excited to get to share my review of The River Has Teeth by Erica Waters with you, but also to get to interview Erica about her new book too! Erica was kind enough to send me a copy of the ARC and agreed to answer a few questions as well.

Without further ado, here is my interview with Erica Waters!

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