“I am frequently underestimated. I think it's because I'm short.” - Illuminae Files . . 🌟QOTD: What is a book that stressed you out while reading? . . Hello and happy #MapMonday friends!! Whew that was one crazy engagement weekend celebrating my brother and my new sister in law!! I am exhausted but so happy for them!! I know this technically isn’t a map but I absolutely love these schematics that came with the BN edition of one of these!! This series was one of the best series I’ve ever read but it was also one of the most stressful!! ANYONE can die, seriously Jay and Amie do not hold back in this series. And I absolutely am HERE FOR IT!! I also love the creative way in which it’s told! I have never read anything like it and I want more!! Have you read this series? What did you think? . . Day 17 #MythicAugustReads: Tyr - justice #BlueLovesBookishAug20: stressful book #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Capt Jack Sparrow - #mapmonday #TropedUpAugust: here comes the calvary . . #illuminaefiles #illuminae #gemina #obsidio #maplove #jaykristoff #amiekaufman #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #booksonbooks #bookblog #bookpics #readingtime #readingforpleasure #bookshelves #reader #bookobsessed #bookstagramcommunity #readingtogether #booklove https://www.instagram.com/p/CD_oFrygfHb/?igshid=jo6tj7a5ps9x

Happy #StackSaturday friends! 📚 How is it August already?! What are you planning to read this month? I've got some new digital ARCs loaded up on my Kindle that I want to tackle, but otherwise I'm gonna mood read, and maybe some of the books in this stack will make the cut. . . It's also the beginning of my rep term for @getfictional, which makes some of my favorite candles ever, including this one, which is the perfect scent for summer. I put it put in our living room a couple months ago for the season and my husband saw it, smelled it, nodded, and then lit it. 🤣 So it's got his stamp of approval too. Use my code NOVICE10 to save on all your #getfictional orders now through the end of November! . . #AllTheBooksAug20 #booksofaug20 #bluelovesbookishaug20 #betweenthelookingglass August TBR . . #tbr #tbrpile #StackingUpSaturday #stackofbooks #saturdayreads #saturdaystack #bookstacksaturday #bookstack #toberead #wanttoread #bookishcandle #tbralert #tbrstack #tbrbooks #mybookfeatures #mybookstagram #onmytbr https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWefSBAM5Q/?igshid=hbo8c41kdc1s

What are some of your forever TBR books? 🤭🤭🤭🤭 I have not read some of the books featured on this post but the ones I have read, specially by @rebeccadonovanauthor are some of my all-time favorite books 😭😭😭 - - - Cuales son los libros eternos en su #tbr ? Hay varios libros en esta foto que todavía no he leído, pero los que si he leído de la autora Rebecca Donovan son de mis libros favoritos 😭😭😭💔💔❤️❤️ - - - “Más bien, cuando des a los necesitados, que no se entere tu mano izquierda de lo que hace la derecha,” ‭‭Mateo‬ ‭6:3‬ ‭NVI‬‬ - - - #bluelovesbookishaug20 Day 29, character who needs a hug — — #bookstababesaug20 Day 29, Sexy book cover — — #readingintheweb Day 29, underrated book the breathing series!! — — #readingbythemoon Day 29, Emotional reads - - #tumblesoverbooks Day 29, slow burn or insta love (BOTH! 💕 although I do appreciate a good slow burn 🔥🔥) - - - - #igreads #bookpics #bookaddict #bookstagrammer #leer #bookphotography #librodeldia #bookporn #booksofinstagram #fantasybooks #libroselsalvador #bookstagramelsalvador #yoleoencasa #nareads #librosrecomendados #leamos #librosmiadiccion #contemporaryromance https://www.instagram.com/p/CEfpM33AqcP/?igshid=1nviod9dkoj00

“She wasn't interested in telling other people's futures. She was interested in going out and finding her own.” - The Raven Boys . . 🌟QOTD: Do you believe in ghosts? Do you have a favorite ghost story? . . Happy Monday friends!! I hope everyone is ready for the week, I know I’m definitely dragging today! I definitely believe in ghosts...but I’m a huge scaredy cat! We like to say on our unit that when something freaky happens (water turns on, paper towel machine goes off or lights turn on on their own) that it’s just the babies (who have passed away) playing a joke on us. Nurses tend to be very superstitious and I’ve heard some crazy stories from other nurses!! Do you have any ghost stories? . . Day 10 #MythicAugustReads: Anubis - books with the undead/spirits #BlueLovesBookishAug20: cried happy tears #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Heihei - clueless character . . #theravenboys #thedreamthieves #bluelilylilyblue #theravenking #maggiestiefvater #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #bookobsessed #bookblog #booksofinstagram #readingismagic #booklove #reader #avidreader #bookcommunity #booklovers #bookishlife #readingforpleasure https://www.instagram.com/p/CDt_2-5gb5I/?igshid=1ktz87k4a5f15

“You could rattle the stars," she whispered. "You could do anything, if only you dared. And deep down, you know it, too. That’s what scares you most.” - Throne of Glass . . 🌟QOTD: What is a book or series you read because of bookstagram? . . Happy Wednesday friends!! I’m off for another long break and I am so excited because I have lots of fun things planned!! Hopefully that will include a cosplay tomorrow if I can get everything done 😬! I saw this series soooo much on bookstagram but was hesitant to start it. But then my friend read it and told me I had to read it and wow I am so glad I did!!! I absolutely love all these characters and the magical world Sarah created!! I am so glad bookstagram influences me with this series and so many other amazing ones!! I may have taken a quick photo with this gorgeous print when it was shipped to me for a friend. I am in love with all of @atouchofmagicdesigns beautiful artwork they get commissioned!! I definitely suggest checking them out!! I hope everyone has a great day!! . . Day 12 #MythicAugustReads: Thor - worthy character #BlueLovesBookishAug20: bookstagram made me read it #PixieDustandBooksAug20: So much for true love - bad chemistry #TropedUpAugust: evil overlord . . #throneofglass #SJM #sarahjmaas #atouchofmagicdesigns #crownofmidnight #heiroffire #queenofshadows #empireofstorms #kingdomofash #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #bookshelf #bookflatlay #readingtime #bookgram #booksofig #booksaremagic #bookstagramcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CDyjOgsASl-/?igshid=1ar818cpn3xv4

“Once upon a time, an angel and a devil fell in love. It did not end well.” - Daughter of Smoke and Bone . . 🌟QOTD: how was your weekend? . . Happy Sunday friends! I’m so sad this weekend is over I had such a blast at my Uncle and Aunt’s house!! We did pour painting (from which I still can’t get the paint off my hands), had a bon fire, I sat in the sunshine out in the pond and I finished my book!! But it is back home today so I can work a little bit. But that’s okay because I am starting my reread of From Blood and Ash and then starting A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire.....EKKK IM SO EXCITED!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!! . . Day 9 #MythicAugustReads: Horus - book with sky on the cover #BlueLovesBookishAug20: book lover’s day #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Belle’s library - #sundayshelfie . . #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #daughterofsmokeandbone #daysofbloodandstarlight #dreamsofgodsandmonsters #lainitaylor #igbooks #bookstack #readingforpleasure #alwaysreading #bookishlove #readersgonnaread #reader #bookshelves #avidreader #instabooks #readingismagic #dustandpages #enamelpin https://www.instagram.com/p/CDq6rkeAHTS/?igshid=14mqq074mmokc

“I think you’re a fairy tale. I think you’re magical, and brave, and exquisite. And I hope you'll let me be in your story.” - Strange the Dreamer . . 🌟QOTD: what is a book/edition you regret not buying? . . Happy Friday friends!! It’s going to be a long couple of days because I work two days have one off then work another two days...it’s rough. But I’m excited because it’s almost September and there are so many amazing books coming out!! Speaking of amazing books...I kick myself every day that while I was in London and saw this beautiful UK edition I didn’t buy it. I was only doing carry on so it would have been hard but I could have managed it!! Luckily I was able to find it a bit later and it’s one of my favorites!! I also am in looooove with this gorgeous @fablebands inspired by Strange the Dreamer!! Have a great weekend everyone! . . Day 28 #MythicAugustReads - Oya - colorful personality #BlueLovesBookishAug20 -cover love #PixieDustandBooksAug20 - Mirror, mirror - relatable character #TropedUpAugust - lost memories . . #strangethedreamer #fableband #lainitaylor #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #readingtogether #booksaremagic #toberead #readingforpleasure #bookstagramit #booksofig #bookrecommendations #booksbooksbooks #allthebooks #avidreader #readingtime #bookishlove #booklove https://www.instagram.com/p/CEb2jeFAUPM/?igshid=1w85g2olhb0gs

“Catch me if I fall, all right?” A smile curved his lips in a most delightful manner. “I’ve already fallen hard, Wadsworth. Perhaps you should have warned me sooner.” - Hunting Prince Dracula . . 🌟QOTD: Who is a book character you would be best friends with? . . Happy Sunday friends!! Whew two days of work done now one day off and then two more before vacation (or semi vacation)! I hope everyone has had a wonderful weekend! Some of my friends are reading this series for the first time and they are giving me all the feels!! I love this series so much and I feel like Audrey Rose and I would be besties! I actually studied forensic anthropology in college and would have loved helping her and Thomas on their mystery solving adventures!! Who is a book character you think you would be besties with? . . Day 2 #MythicAugustReads: Artemis - strong female lead #BlueLovesBookishAug20: favorite book friendship #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Belle’s library - #sundayshelfie #TropedUpAugust: friendship day - squad goal . . #stalkingjacktheripper #huntingprincedracula #escapingfromhoudini #capturingthedevil #kerrimaniscalco #jimmypattersonbooks #jimmypatterson #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #shelfie #rainbowshelfie #avidreader #bookblog #bookloversofinstagram #bookstagramcommunity #booksofig #readingtogether #booklove https://www.instagram.com/p/CDYylq-gg18/?igshid=1u6p65t3kir4x

“I'd rather die on an adventure than live standing still.” - A Darker Shade of Magic . . 🌟QOTD: who are some of your favorite candle companies? . . Happy Saturday friends!! I am having so much fun this weekend. We had a giant bonfire last night and it was the perfect weather for stargazing too!! I absolutely adore @novellyyours candles!!! They always smell incredible and she has the best characters and the layered candles are so cool!!! I hope everyone has a great day! . . Day 8 #MythicAugustReads: Osiris - judgemental #BlueLovesBookishAug20: candle love #PixieDustandBooksAug20: I’ll be shooting for my own hand - best character growth . . #adarkershadeofmagic #agatheringofshadows #aconjuringoflight #veschwab #victoriaschwab #bookandcandle #shelflovecratechesspieces #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #bookwormsunite #booklove #bookobsessed #readingisfundamental #bookclub #bookstack #bookstagramcommunity #booksofig #readingtime https://www.instagram.com/p/CDofUpGAMRt/?igshid=36vyl5t6fayg

“Blood magic is rooted in emotion: the faster your heart beats, the faster your blood pumps...but therein also lies the trouble. It’s easy to lose your grip, let the magic overtake you.” - Bloodleaf . . 🌟QOTD: What books have some of your favorite magic systems? . . Happy Thursday friends!! Let’s talk magic today because who doesn’t want magic in their life?!? I absolutely love reading about blood magic and one of my favorites is Bloodleaf!! Aurelia has spent her life in fear of being discovered as a witch by the Tribunal aka witch hunters because even being the Princess would not stop them from burning her at the stake. But that doesn’t stop this fierce woman from learning all she can about her blood magic! And wow is it an adventure of a learning experience! Aurelia has a talent for finding trouble and she gets into lots of it in Bloodleaf! I don’t want to give too much away but it is an amazing journey filled with handsome men, evil witch hunters, ghosts and a bit of a mystery!! And if you liked Bloodleaf WOW you are going to love book 2, Greythorne!!! I finished a couple days ago and you do NOT want to miss this one! It was incredible and delves deeper into Aurelia’s magic and a different magic as well!! And if you preorder Greythorne you can get some beautiful character cards and necklace!! Swipe on the picture to see how beautiful the items are!! Details can be found on @crysrensmith page for how to submit your receipts!! I hope everyone has a magical day!! . . Day 13 #MythicAugustReads: Odin - wise king #BlueLovesBookishAug20: short but sweet #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Bubble, bubble, I’m in trouble - fav magic system #TropedUpAugust: reluctant hero . . #BL4LIFE #countdown2greythorne #preordergreythorne #bloodleaf #crystalsmith #hmhteen #pinhoop #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #igbooks #bookrecommendations #bookshelves #readersofinsta #bookishcommunity #bookflatlay #readingismagic #booklovers #booksaremagic https://www.instagram.com/p/CD1QC7zgLnO/?igshid=1rf5rv1yxd091

“Nearly all her life she’d hidden alone in the library while the world passed by, doing nothing to right the wrongs she saw but chose to ignore. She refused to go back to being that girl. She refused to go down without a fight.” - Dark Skies . . 🌟QOTD: if you could travel somewhere new but didn’t know where it would be, would you go? . . AOTD: Heck yes! But I love adventure! . . Happy Thursday friends!! I cannot wait to go to my Uncles today!! It is so relaxing and I get to do nothing but read and relax and hang out with my family. I cannot wait!! It’s been wayyy too long since I’ve posted a Danielle Jensen book so here is one of my favorites!! While I really liked Dark Shores, Dark Skies was such a wild ride and Lydia and Killian are my FAVS!!! Plus purple is my favorite color so hellllooooo gorgeous cover!!! I am dying over here for Gilded Serpent (book 3). If you haven’t checked out this series I HIGHLY recommend you do!!! Dark Shores is told in dual POV between Teriana and Marcus and Dark Skies is a companion novel that occurs at the same time but is told on dual POVs between Lydia and Killian!! Such a cool concept!!!! I hope everyone has enjoyed my rant to read Danielle’s books today!!! . . Day 6 #MythicAugustReads: Aries - book with war #BlueLovesBookishAug20: books and water #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Hakuna Matata - comfort read #TropedUpAugust: outsider protagonist . . #darkskies #darkshore #daniellejensen #booksanddaggers #putabladeonit #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #readersgonnaread #booksonbooks #bookstagrammademedoit #readersofinsta #bookpics #readingismagic #allthebooks #readingisfundamental #bookishlove #bookgram #booksaremagic https://www.instagram.com/p/CDjRyVhgMF0/?igshid=c1vi6nyyfmj3

“But even so, sometimes, the heartbreak that comes with loving someone is worth it, even if loving that person means eventually saying goodbye to them.” - A Kingdom of Flesh and Fire . . 🌟QOTD: what was the last book that had you entranced while reading? . . Happy Tuesday friends! It should come at no surprise that this book is utterly DESTROYING ME!!! I stayed up wayyyyy to late because I could not put it down. Wow friends just complete WOW!! If you thought From Blood and Ash was good JUST YOU WAIT!!! This book is taking my breath away and I’m not sure how I’m supposed to work and read this steamy sultry masterpiece!!! If I wasn’t obsessed already I would be now!!! I am a bit more than half way done but I can already say preorder this baby right now because you do NOT want to miss it!!! . . Day 18 #MythicAugustReads: Fenrir - god killer #BlueLovesBookishAug20: current obsession #PixieDustandBooksAug20: You’ve got a friend in me - best character duo #TropedUpAugust: the quest . . #akingdomoffleshandfire #frombloodandash #jenniferarmentrout #sexybooks #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #bookflatlay #bookblogger #avidreader #booklove #bookwormsunite #bookstack #bookstagrammers #toberead #readingtogether #allthebooks #readingisfundamental #tbrpile https://www.instagram.com/p/CECXlmGgt4f/?igshid=1rppe5i0cgbrj

“She is catalyst. She is chaos. I can see why he loves her.” - Illuminae . . 🌟QOTD: who is a character you admire? . . Hello friends and happy Saturday! Today I’m bringing you another fun cosplay, this time it’s Kady and Aidan from The Illuminae Files!! I had so much fun doing this and making the art for my screen was so much fun!! I absolutely love Kady Grant!! She is one of my favorite characters not only because she has awesome pink hair but because she’s smart, sassy and runs towards trouble instead of away from it!! Plus the whole able to code and hack is super cool!!! Who are some characters you admire? . . Day 29 #MythicAugustReads: Babalu Aye - healer #BlueLovesBookishAug20: character who needs a hug #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Mother knows best - manipulative character #TropedUpAugust: AI . . #kadygrant #illuminaefiles #illuminae #gemina #obsidio #bookcosplay #cosplay #cosplaygirl #amiekaufman #jaykristoff #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #bookishcommunity #bookgram #bookstack #booklovers #bookishlove #readingcommunity https://www.instagram.com/p/CEeVi63AGQx/?igshid=rad7pof3jc1t

“To be bound is a burden, but it is the actions we freely take that cause us the most pain.” - Stolen Songbird . . 🌟QOTD: can you listen to music while reading? . . Happy Wednesday friends! I hope everyone is having a good week so far! I can usually zone out pretty well while reading but for some reason music really gets me and I cannot listen to it while reading! I was the same way with studying I had to only have classical music with no lyrics. It’s been a few days since I posted anything by Danielle Jensen so here is your reminder that she is amazing and you should read ALL of her books!! Have a great day! . . Day 19 #MythicAugustReads: Dagda - books with music #BlueLovesBookishAug20: bookish kids #PixieDustandBooksAug20: The Black Cauldron - underrated book #TropedUpAugust: fated mates . . #daniellejensen #stolensongbird #hiddenhuntress #warriorwitch #themaledictiontrilogy #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #readersgonnaread #bookblog #readingcommunity #bookstagrammers #booksaremagic #booklove #toberead #bookishlife #bookishlove #booksofinstagram #bookstagramit https://www.instagram.com/p/CEElsm_Ar8l/?igshid=11oug8204m1k0

“Miri would reclaim whatever kingdoms she could. The kings of the realm would pay their due. The Lion had come to collect.” - Seven Ways to Kill a King . . 🌟QOTD: have you ever plotted revenge against someone? . . We’ve all had those dark moments where we plotted revenge against someone. Maybe it was the lady who ran her shopping cart into your heels, or the guy at the bar that won’t stop hitting on you or maybe the Kings who killed your mother. That’s what Miri’s entire life has been about since she escaped. She has plotted and planned each death of the 7 kings who helped kill her mother, captured her sister and forced Miri into hiding. But Miri is done hiding and with the help of an old friend she is going to make sure each King suffers for what he has done to her family. I’m sure you’ve all heard me gush about this beauty, which if you couldn’t tell was INCREDIBLE!!! So of course I had to create a cosplay and it was sooooo much fun!! Seven Ways to Kill a King is out September 1st and you should 100% preorder now because I can not recommend it enough!!! I hope everyone has a great day! . . Day 16 #MythicAugustReads: Heimdall - guardian #BlueLovesBookishAug20: beach reads #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Belle’s library - #shelfiesunday #TropedUpAugust: waiting evil . . #sevenwaystokillaking #bookcosplay #cosplaygirl #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #readingtime #bookblog #booksaremagic #booksofig #bookstack #readingismagic #bookishaesthetic #bookloversofinstagram #bookstagramit #bookstagrammers #alwaysreading #readersgonnaread #readingforpleasure https://www.instagram.com/p/CD864k0AzZq/?igshid=qdfucrj91o54

“I need to let go of my past, and focus on my present. I need to abandon who I was, and embrace who I am. I just need to burn it all away.” - Aurora Burning . . 🌟QOTD: do you experience wanderlust? . . Happy Saturday friends!! Y’all my wanderlust is going nuts right now!! I have never stayed in one place this long. I LOVE to travel and explore and immerse myself in a new place. I don’t know what I would do without my lovely books though! I am so glad I can escape into these realities at least for a couple of hours (or more sometimes 🤣). I absolutely loooooove this series and reading about space is always a fun adventure!! I’m not sure I would travel to space...at first at least but I’m sure I eventually would!! I still haven’t read Aurora Burning...I’m so nervous after seeing others reactions!! Do you ever put off a book because of other people’s reactions?!? . . Also love my gorgeous galaxy pin hoop? They are created by the incredibly talented @booknooksleeves and you can use my code VWB10 for a discount! . . Day 22 #MythicAugustReads: Chu Chulainn - a true warrior #BlueLovesBookishAug20: wanderlust #PixieDustandBooksAug20: You’ll be in my heart - unexpected death #TropedUpAugust: rebellion . . #aurorarising #auroraburning #jaykristoff #amiekaufman #pinhoop #enamelpin #ironandinkdesigns #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #booklove #bookstagramit #reader #bookstagrammers #bookdragon #alwaysreading #bookblog #bookblogger #bibliophilelife https://www.instagram.com/p/CEM167KAeMR/?igshid=1qcfxsu8abzb6