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Book Review: The Inheritance Games (Inheritance Games #1)

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I feel like I’m saying this every time now but it really has been a hit minute. I hope all of you have been doing well and are having a good summer! I finally dove in to bookstagram after years of beating around the bush and it’s been really fun to explore that community! If you’d like to connect over there I’m @jlongbooks Now, this book has been on my TBR forever but I finally got around to picking it up, and I am so glad I did! Let’s dive right in to the review…

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The Children’s Books Masterpost: Pt. 2 (Ages 9-12)

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Welcome to Part 2 of The Children’s Books Masterpost! While Part 1 may have covered definitive “children’s books”, this is more certified as middle grade literature. Arguably my favorite genre of fiction, this books features my top book recommendations for kids ages 9-12 (though this can really be extended to 13 if you want). Without further ado, let’s get reading!

Chapter Two: It’s a Hobby Now… Ages 9-11

Kids in this age range who read have definitely started to con...

The Children’s Books Masterpost: Pt. 1 (Ages 0-8)

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I’m finally doing another book rec post!

So maybe you, like me, used to be a child, and you read a whole ton of books. You probably don’t remember most of them, but some of them really stuck with you, and you hold them very close to your heart. Maybe you want some nostalgic books to read, reread, or share with a child you know.

Or maybe you, unlike me, have a child between the ages of 0 and 12. Maybe your child loves to read, or maybe they don’t. Either way, you might wan...

The Pros and Cons of Writing Fanfiction

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It has been a hot minute since I’ve posted. How are all of you doing?

I’ve finished up the school year, and I’m definitely still busy, but I’m coming back to writing and posting after taking a bit of a break. I added a ton to my WIP novel (Aurora) in April, and I reached over 31 thousand words! I also wrote a 14 page research paper about artificial intelligence, so I had just about used up all of my writing juice for a while.

But now, I’m easing my way back into thing...

[Book Review] Ares (Ignite #0.5)

Synopsis

“Ares could feel it. He could feel it in the frantic snow and the biting wind that pummeled ice into his face. He felt his sister crying.”

His sister can’t tell. Not ever.
Ares is the son of the leading scientist in superhuman research, Dr. Hiram Bailey. His father thinks like everyone else. Supers are a stain on society.
But he doesn’t know his own twins have powers.
Ares can keep a secret. But his sister? Her excitement over their powers just might make things dangerous for t...

Book Review: Ignite (Ignite #1)

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So today is my 2nd blogiversary (what???) and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than reviewing some good books. (Though if any of you have another idea, feel free to drop a comment! XD I’m thinking maybe a recap of my “best quotes” in blog posts, or something) I didn’t really do anything for my 1st blogiversary and it worked wonderfully this week you guys are getting not one, but TWO posts this week to celebrate!

Now, without further ado, you guys are finally goi...

[Book Review] Unknown

Synopsis

He knew there was a cost. He just didn’t know how great it’d be.

Gabriel Kelly returned to Russia for one reason—to bury his parents. After ten years in the United States, he hadn’t expected to return to his childhood home in the face of tragedy. However, after short days in Moscow, he begins to consider if the same call that cost his parents’ lives is now upon him.

Sofia Rykova’s dreams finally came true when she became a principal soloist with the Bolshoi Ballet. One nig...

[Book Review] All That You Are

Synopsis

A beautiful novel about finding true happiness and forgiveness. It highlights the importance of mental health and seeking help.

A beautifully written story with relatable characters, Elicia Roper’s All That You Are dares readers to explore the limits of love. When soulmates Athena and Caiden get some startling
news that threatens to separate them forever- and turn their lives upside down- they must accept and attempt to cope with the
sobering reality that their uncertain future...

My Dream Home Library

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I know this can’t be just me. Have you ever imagined, in thinking about your dream home, what it would be like to have your very own library? I mean, if you’re a book nerd and have watched Beauty and the Beast, I’m sure you were more in awe of Belle’s library than anything else in that movie. Beast definitely wins in the romance department for that one. While I love the sheer volume and grandeur of that library, I think for my personal library I’d want something that would fi...

[BLOG TOUR] Spotlight: Before the World Changed

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Hey Readers! Welcome to my stop for the release tour for Before the World Changed by Anna Grace, hosted by Jen’s Author Assistance! I’m seriously so excited about this book, and I’m thrilled that I get to share it with you guys!

Synopsis

What’s left when the world falls apart?

The only concern on Alli’s mind is planning her upcoming trip with her sister—until a bolt from a clear sky turns the world upside down. But as shock and...