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Why You Must Read Legendborn – A Superior Read for 2021

Why You Must Read Legendborn – A Superior Read for 2021

January 18, 2021

Reviewing Legendborn by Tracy Denonn is a 2020 debut novel. The first in a new fantasy ya series with an interesting spin on King Authurian legends. The books focus is secret societies and demon hunting. Legendborn is described as "A heard-pounding YA fantasy series from debut author Tracy Denonn". I felt my heart pounding right from the first page which I've heard others describe as a little bit of a slower build up. I was instantly hooked and intrigued by Legendborn and I wanted ... Read more

A Focus on STEM Learning in 2021

A Focus on STEM Learning in 2021

January 4, 2021

I received the Crystal growing set in exchange for this post. STEM toys are in their absolute prime right now. Children have so much choice to help them learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics and it's something I wish I had access too when I was growing up. As much as I've always loved humanities and English and literature there were times when I wanted to learn how to make things and STEM toys would have been the foundation for that. I would have loved a ... Read more

Stocking Fillers with Smiggle

Stocking Fillers with Smiggle

December 2, 2020

Stationary lovers unite with some favourite stocking fillers sure to bring a smile and a giggle to little ones this Christmas. Disclaimer: I received a gift voucher to purchase products online at Smiggle. All opinions remain my own. How are you getting on with your 2020 festive shopping? Considering the year it's been I'm feeling pretty organised for once! We have ordered our food shop, the tree and decorations are up and, most of the presents are bought for the family and our ... Read more

Reading Blood & Honey – Book Review: Heartrenching, Dark & Deadly

Reading Blood & Honey – Book Review: Heartrenching, Dark & Deadly

October 2, 2020

Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin is the second book in the series and follows Lou Leblanc & Reid Diggory after the events of Serpent & Dove. This is a YA Fantasy story with a dark edge. Blood & Honey Book Review Blood & Honey was released on 1st September 2020 and is the second book by Shelby Mahurin. I ordered the special edition from Fairyloot which has been delayed so I also bought the Kindle version of this book. Blood & Honey is 544 pages long and ... Read more

Why Reading From Blood and Ash will make 2020 better

Why Reading From Blood and Ash will make 2020 better

September 28, 2020

From Blood and Ash is a new series by Jennifer L Armentrout and is followed by A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire. It is full of dark, sensual, slow burn romance and a wonderfully captivating fantasty world of Gods and monsters. From Blood and Ash Book Review From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout is the start of an amazing series that I just can't get enough of. It is a new NA series and around 622 pages long. It is a fantasy series focusing on the main protagonist Poppy, the ... Read more

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S U N D A Y 📚 Morning friends. Hope you’ve h S U N D A Y 
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Morning friends. Hope you’ve had/having a good weekend. Do you have a favourite bookish quote or do you have any books with quotes on the cover/spine?

This is under the cover on the @illumicrate #dosab box which is just stunning. I love the under the dust jacket art too. I first listened to this on audio and really enjoyed it but I’m saving myself for reading the whole trilogy until the other editions are here later in the year. 

Pictured with @emberstagcandles Akiva and Karou candles which both look and smell absolutely gorgeous. There are still a couple of the dosab candle boxes available but not for long! I can’t wait for mine 💙

#illumicrate #emberstagcandles #greatreads #mustreads #mustreadbook #whattoread #whattoreadnext #whatimreading #bookloversunite #readeverything #readeveryday #readreadread #welovebooks #readwithus #bookbloggers #bookaday #bookwormforlife #readingislife #unitedbookstagram #bookster #myflatlaysandfinds #flatlayinspiration #flatlaytips #flatlaylover #flatlaylove #flatlayinspo #candlecult #handpouredcandles
What is your favourite scent? My ultimate combina What is your favourite scent? 
My ultimate combination is Jasmine, Orange and Tonka Bean. It is just the right amount of sweetness, fruitiness and florals and I love it. It’s actually a scent mix I made myself ages ago so I haven’t found anything with that combination since 😂 

Early morning post today because I feel like i have stuff to do and don’t want to get too tired later. Are you up to much today? 

Just casually holding one of my favourite favourite roller balls from @madamealchemie High Lady is beautifully floral and opulent - this would be date night fragrance for me or at least evening fragrance. I love it. I think it was one of my first purchases too and even though I’ve tried many others this is a go to for me time and time again.

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Honestly in the days of homeschooling and just lif Honestly in the days of homeschooling and just life right now I wish my coffee was as magical as this makes it sound although it is pretty good. 

Friends I have started Legendborn tonight with a read along group and I am hooked from the first page and that hasn’t happened in ages. I’ve also almost finished Lord of Shadows on audio. 

Do you bullet journal? Can you recommend some decent pens that don’t bleed through the page too much? If you don’t, how’s your reading so far this month, have you found a new favourite? 

#coffeefanatics #coffeeeee #coffeefliicks #dailycortado #coffeeprops #booksandcoffee #favouritemug #caffeinated #hotcoffee #iheartcoffee #cupsinframes #cupoftheday #wholelattelove #thecoffeelifestyle #beyourownbarista #lattegram #flatlaycoffee #prettybooks #yabookstagram #bluebooks #seaofbooks #booksonbooks #readerproblems #mybookfeatures #booklion #bookishgirl #bookblogging #idratherbereading #readaholic #bookclubofinstagram
Do you have any hobbies outside reading/bookstagra Do you have any hobbies outside reading/bookstagram?
I have my blog, I love video games and when we are allowed to leave the house I do travel blogging and vlogging on YouTube. I have a violin I need to learn to play it! 

Today has felt weird but nothing has really happened. I was awake at 4.30 and have powered on through the day with homeschooling and all the regular stuff. I haven’t got much reading done but I’m looking forward to reading master of one this month and starting legendborn tomorrow - very excited for that one! 

For #wickwednesday I’ve pictured some @readingroom.candleco candles as I’ve just bought some of the new zodiac range which are absolutely gorgeous! 

F and I started playing mario kart today on the switch, he did okay at going backwards but then he is two! 

#readingroomwednesday #readingroomcandlecult #masterofone #readingroomcandleco #fairyloot #flashesofdelights #flatlayphotography #flatlayoftheday #flatlaylove #flatlaynation #bookgirl #bookishcoven #booklion
How/where do you find new books to read? Cover buy How/where do you find new books to read? Cover buys, book reviews or bookstagram recommendations?

This time last year I subscribed to my first book box and I haven’t looked back since. I’ve tried a few different ones but @illumicrate have been one of my absolute favourites. I’ve read some great books thanks to them and found some amazing businesses too thanks to the art and merch that’s been included! Here are some of the books from last year! I’ve read them all except for A Dangerous Remedy which I want to read soon! 

#illumicrate #subscriptionaddiction #subscriptionboxes #monthlysubscription #subscriptionboxaddict #subbox #monthlybox #monthlysubscriptionbox #booksubscriptionbox #foreverflowers #fauxflowers #artificialflowers #everlastingflowers #instawitch #witchesofig #witchvibes #witchylife #witching #whatimreading #readeverything #readeveryday #readreadread #welovebooks #readwithus #bookbloggers #bookaday #bookwormforlife #readingislife #unitedbookstagram #bookster
Hello! How are you doing today? Are you homeschool Hello! How are you doing today? Are you homeschooling? I’m kind of leaving my eldest to it with her laptop and just sporadically checking she’s okay in the corner. 

Pictured for #mapmonday #mugmonday and #madamealchemiemonday is the map of Elfhame from HTKOELTHS and the beautifully scented Kingmaker bath soaks and body butter which is just one of my absolute favourites. 

We have mostly stayed in this weekend as Adam has been finishing off his assignments to hand in for the deadline. He did, now he’s working on his dissertation. 

Of COVID had not happened we would be on holiday with our friends for the week at Center Parcs but it has so we are home watching the Clangers instead.

I’m currently reading Sorcery of Thorns. It’s a semi reread because I’ve listened to the audio before but I kind of zone out during audios or fall asleep 😂 so im reading to get the full story and really loving it. I feel like I may have to start Harrow the Ninth soon too whilst everything from Gideon is still fresh in my mind.

#magicalmonday #magickalmonday #madamealchemie #elfhame #kingmaker #thecruelprince #folkoftheair #fairyloot #bookish #bookmap #bookmapsarebeautiful
What is your last, current and next read? Mine: Gi What is your last, current and next read?
Mine: Gideon the Ninth, Sorcery of Thorns, The Ravens

Late post tonight, will catch up properly tomorrow. Hope you’ve all had a good weekend?

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Do you know what fandoms you have the most merch f Do you know what fandoms you have the most merch for? Do you have preferred bookish merch? 

I am slowly building up a beautiful bookish collection of all the things. I love the tarot cards included in @fairyloot boxes and the most recent ones have been from Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood. The artwork is phenomenal. Im going to read this book again this year because it was just so good. @emberstagcandles shop reopened last night for all your candle goodies - again Bryce and Hunt candles are absolutely stunning and you can swipe to see the glittery tops! They smell amazing!

#fairyloot #illumicrate #emberstagcandles #crescentcity #prettybooks #weekendreading #coverlust #coverlover #readerproblems #mybookfeatures #booklion #bookishgirl #bookblogging #idratherbereading #readaholic #bookclubofinstagram #booksofinsta #readingmakesmehappy #bookstoread #goodsmells #luxurycandles #candleaddiction #homescents #candlescented #subscriptionboxuk #subboxlover #subboxes #mysubscriptionaddiction #subscriptionboxblogger #booksubscriptionbox

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