Have you ever thought back through your journey to reading? Or maybe you’ve always been a consistent, avid reader. I was just thinking about mine the other day and noticed certain catalysts that set (and reset) my reading journey into motion. And I thought why not put pen to paper, or rather, hands to keyboard and record that story of mine! I love looking back and mapping out particular paths of my life. It’s so interesting to examine and consolidate in hindsight.

With the holidays coming up, I thought what better way to showcase some of my favorite bookish things than through a holiday gift guide! Specifically tailored for that bookworm in your life - you know who I mean!! Check out my detailed holiday (and every day) gift guide for that special book lover in your life!

WOW. That’s all I have to say. I just loved this story! Parting The Veil by Paulette Kennedy is a twisty gothic mystery set in the late 1800s in England. There’s a haunted mansion and a spicy romance. Spooks and haunts and things that go bump in the night. I couldn’t put it down — I had to find out the mystery behind the mysterious Havenwood Manor! And you definitely will too. Today is my creative blog tour stop with MTMC Tours! I’m so excited to talk about all things Parting The Veil and introduce you to this haunting, gothic historical fiction novel!

My husband and I just celebrated our 5-year wedding anniversary! It’s hard to believe 5 years have passed already. And what feels like 100 years ago, my friend, Danielle (@foreverbookedup), tagged me in the #relationshipstorystack challenge and I thought what better way to showcase 5 years with my husband than to try this challenge out. Let me tell you, it was kind of hard! But also fun. Here's what I've come up with!

From pirates to demons, forest witches and elemental magic, I read an interesting mix of books this month! Here are all the books I read in September 2021.

Walking in a Witchy Wonderland by Juliette Cross is a swoony and magical holiday glimpse into the lives of our favorite couples (and couples to be)! We get 5 short stories that happen alongside and within the confines of the first 3 novels with the cleverest titles and the most bewitching moments. Check out my full review here!

I love fall. It’s one of my favorite times of the year. When the leaves start to change and the temperature starts to cool off — it’s just the perfect combination of nostalgia and new beginnings. I just love all things about this season! And to celebrate, I’ve rounded up all my favorite things about autumn. From cozying it up at home to heading out on a little getaway, I’ve listed all the things about this time of year that bring me joy and I hope it’ll bring just a little bit more joy to your day, too!

September is here which means that crisp, cooler, autumn weather is on its way! I love this time of year. Curling up by the fire, inside or out, with a hot beverage in hand and the perfect fall read is one of my favorite past times. From witches & demons to mysteries and eerie & hauntingly atmospheric tales and some light horror, you’ll definitely want to add some of these to your fall TBR. Check out my list of 25 fall fantasy books to cozy up with this season.

WOW. I seriously cannot believe how quickly the last three months have flown by! Didn’t summer JUST START? Also didn’t this year?! I really struggle to get my monthly wrap-ups up in blog form every month, but I find I really enjoy this quarterly wrap-up that I do occasionally! It fits with my non-committal, let’s-change-things-up, and go with the flow attitude! So, without further ado, check out my top 3 reads of June, July, and August.

Meet my new romantasy addiction and obsession - To Bleed A Crystal Bloom by Sarah A. Parker. A new, dark, adult romantasy series that’s a Rapunzel reimagining with unrequited love. Romantasy fans EVERYWHERE need this book ASAP!! It's haunting, mysterious, and breathtakingly beautiful. And today is my creative blog tour stop with MTMC Tours! I’m so excited to talk about all things TBaCB and introduce you to this stunning fairy tale retelling.

Today I’m showcasing 7 paranormal fantasy romances to get you ready for spooky season! Because they’re juicy and just a little bit spooky. Get ready for ghosts, witches, vampires, werewolves, and demons; dark and gothic vibes, mythic feels, royalty and fairy tale-like atmospheres, other realms, and surprise twists. Here are 7, and also 7 of my favorite, paranormal fantasy romances to read this October.

If you’re looking for a unique Peter Pan retelling with a modern, sci-fi twist, found family, and an upper YA romance, look no further!! The PAN Trilogy by Jenny Hickman is EXACTLY what you’ve been looking for. With an urban yet magical feel, lost boys who will make you stress and swoon⁣ all at once⁣, and a mysterious sci-fi twist that will keep you hooked (no pun intended 😅), this is 100% the next fantasy series to binge! And even better, all of the books are out and available, so those pesky cliffhangers can just fly, fly away. Keep reading for a look deeper at the series and why you’ll love it if you’re a fan of fairy tale retellings and Peter Pan!

A complete review and recap of the books I read in May 2021. From galaxies far, far away to high fantasy romance and a beautiful YA story, this may be my favorite batch of books so far this year. PLUS. A little behind-the-scenes insight and mental health awareness thoughts.

Fantasy + Romance = Romantasy! These are my two favorite genres and I absolutely love when they collide. You get the elements of a high fantasy world with a main plotline that focuses heavily on a romantic relationship with a fantastical being and probably lots of smutty bits! I went on a huge Fantasy Romance kick in May and I thought it’d be fun to throw together a list of all the Fantasy Romance books and series that have caught my eye over on Kindle Unlimited! Here they are!

IT’S TIME! The Crown of Gilded Bones is the third book in the Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout and just recently released. This series combines vampire and mythic themes and it’s one of my all-time favorites! Check out my full review of the third book equipped with a super spoiler-free summary, steam rating, content warning recap, a closer look at the promo box I received, Pinterest mood + aesthetic board, Spotify playlist, and more.

This was the month of mystery, space exploration, and dystopian dilemmas. It felt like a slower reading month, but it really didn’t turn out that way! Check out this complete review and recap of all the books I read in March 2021.

BRIEFING NOTE: Illuminae is the first book in the YA space opera fantasy series, The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. It’s a fun and epic YA sci-fi novel set in space with a gang of badass, lovable, and snarky characters. It has everything I love in a story and more! AND THE BOOK CONCEPT. I also listened to the audiobook. It was such a unique reading experience for my 21st read of 2021! And to celebrate, I thought I’d recap 21 things I loved about Illuminae.

The Nevernight Chronicle took me completely by surprise. I went into it almost totally blind and I ended up loving it! This story is dark and mysterious, epic and unpredictable, smutty and snarky. There’s shadow magic, assassins, mythical gods, romance, swords, and pools of blood (literally). It’s savage and fierce but filled with humor, love, light, and hope. It is so much more than it appears! So let’s review The Nevernight Chronicle by Jay Kristoff.

I’ve been on such a fantasy kick lately that my contemporary romance TBR is starting to really pile up! Give me all the snarky banter, heated tension, and swoon-worthy moments, please. Today, I’ve rounded up 7 romance books that I’m looking forward to reading this year. Check this out if you’re looking for swoon-worthy, must-read romances to add to your 2021 reading list!

Divine Blood is a whimsical yet dark epic YA fantasy adventure that is dazzling, magical, and completely unexpected. Check out my full review equipped with a spoiler-free summary, steam rating, content warning recap, limited edition sneak peeks, a Pinterest mood + aesthetic board, and more.