Happy #ShelfieSunday and #ShadowhunterSunday AND Book Lover’s Day!      Do you like romance in your reads?      I am one of those people that becomes bored easily when there is no romance 😂😭 I don’t know what it is, but it always makes a story so much more interesting and compelling for me. The first thing I want to know when I consider reading a book is if the romance is good or not. 🙈      It’s definitely one of the reasons why I LOVE The Infernal Devices so much. It has one of my favorite bookish romances, my heart fills just thinking about it.     (Props to the husband for taking this shot.)     C H A L L E N G E S //   #ofthebookaug20 / moment that made you love a character   #gothandliterature / romance   #mythicaugustreads / book with sky on the cover   #midsummerlibraryaug20 / book lover’s day   #bookstaswiftiesfolklore / illicit affairs - rainy day reads   #tumblesoverbooks / simple layouts   #bookstababesaug20 / book boyfriend   #ladiesoffictionaug20 / show your fave books         #booknerd #bibliophile #bookaholic #bookhoarder #bookworm #booklover #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #booklove #bookobsessed #bookaddict #bookish #booksbooksbooks #myfavoritethings #bookstack #shelfie #rainbowshelves #shadowhunters #theinfernaldevices #cassandraclare https://www.instagram.com/p/CDrz5ILAp-7/?igshid=1qgwud3r4ymo1

“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

ℚ𝕆𝕋𝔻: What role in Squad 312 would you want . . . Alpha, Face, Ace, Brain, Gearhead, Tank, or Mystery Girl?! ⁣ ⁣ I think I’d want to be the Brain because they are the medical officers. Zila (aka the Brain for Squad 312) is one of my favorite characters in The Aurora Cycle series. Her and Fin are the best!! I also would love to borrow Zila’s earrings! ⁣ ⁣ ✨ #MythicAugustReads Day 30: Ogo - rebel character✨⁣ ⁣ #squad312 #aurorarising #auroraburning #theauroracycle #scifi #rebel #rebellious #rebelcharacter #booksofig #unitedbookstagram #bookdragon #bookloversofinstagram #bookpics #bookcommunity #allthebooks⁣ #photochallenge #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #bookstagrammer #bookblog #bookreviewer #booknerd #booklover #bookworm #instareads https://www.instagram.com/p/CEg95eqgec6/?igshid=1tm3qxq54ets6

⁣★ - What are you currently reading? hello friends, Its been a wee bit since I have asked that! I am trying really hard to not just ask the same 4 questions lol. I don't know how some of you guys do it. But I am currently reading the two books listed below & I am enjoying both of them! ♡ current reads:. ➳ The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue ➳ Jade City ☾ Challenges:. ♡ #tumblesoverbooks - time travel or space travel ♡ #mythicaugustreads - generous ⁣✧✧ ☾ Hashtags:. #bookcollector #bookstagram #reader #bookcommunity #bookhoarder #igreaders #booknerdigans #instagramreads #booklover #bookobsessed #bookaddict #booklover #booksbooksbooks #bookseries #readabook #igreads #igbooks #readallthebooks #totalbooknerd #bookphoto #bookstack #stack #stackofbooks #bookstacks #illuminaefiles #daughterofsmokeandbone — view on Instagram https://ift.tt/3lBV9nx

“You know what they say. Violence makes the heart grow fonder.” - The Lady Rogue . . 🌟QOTD: what would be your dream job? . . Happy Tuesday friends! When I was growing up I always wanted to be like Indiana Jones or Lara Croft I wanted to explore the world and find cool artifacts and of course get into lots of trouble! I have always been super adventurous and even went on an archaeological dig in Spain one summer!! While it was a lot of fun I think my dream job would be to travel the world exploring and taking photos. If you haven’t read this incredible book yet I would definitely recommend it (especially if you are a fan of Stalking Jack the Ripper)! Theo is such a smart, adventurous and a bit clumsy woman who you can’t help but love!! And Huck, well Huck is the man you want to hate but fall in love with instead. Their adventures in Transylvania hunting a relic while dealing with some spooky Dracula stuff makes this book unputdownable!! And yes I did create a new word, go me! I hope everyone has a wonderful day and adds this beauty to their TBR! . . Day 11 #MythicAugustReads: Re - book with a journey #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Forget about it, it’s in the past - historical fiction . . #theladyrogue #jennbennet #historicalfiction #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #booklove #bookishlife #booksofinstagram #bookgram #bookstagrammademedoit #avidreader #bookstack #bookstagramcommunity #bookrecommendations #bookstagrammers #readingforpleasure #readingcommunity #unitedbookstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CDv_2uEALTA/?igshid=1uceva68vkn1v

“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 should think that is what anyone would wish- to be loved for themselves and not their position.” - Three Dark Crowns . . 🌟QOTD: who do you think your animal familiar would be? . . Happy semi #flatlayfriday friends!! Lol this is as close as I get to flatlays because I am terrible at them! I hope everyone is excited for the weekend!! I’m spending the weekend with my family so I will probably be a bit MIA but it’s so nice and relaxing here it makes me want to disconnect and just enjoy nature. If I were to have a familiar animal I would hope for a dragon or a Phoenix! But I wouldn’t say no to a super cool fox either! What animal would you want? . . Day 7 #MythicAugustReads: Bastet - animal familiar #PixieDustandBooksAug20: Pinocchio - deceptive book #TropedUpAugust: modest protagonist . . #threedarkcrowns #onedarkthrone #twodarkreigns #fivedarkfates #kendareblake #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #bookcommunity #readingtime #bookwormsunite #allthebooks #igbooks #bookstagrammademedoit #bookobsessed #toberead #readingisfundamental #booklovers #booksonbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/CDl26IZAkNv/?igshid=1a5wras4kfnu3

“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

“We all have darkness inside us, Rielle,” he said, his voice rough. “That is what it means to be human.” - Furyborn . . 🌟QOTD: how do you feel about multiple POVs in a book? . . Happy #shelfiesunday friends!! I absolutely loooooove multiple POVs especially when it helps improve the story line. Some of my favorites include Kiss of Deception, Truthwitch, The Bridge Kingdom, Dark Skies, and of course Furyborn!! I love that in Furyborn not only do you get very different POVs but they also occur during different time periods!! I am so excited (and nervous) to read Lightbringer and see how this series ends!! I hope everyone has a great day! . . Day 30 #MythicAugustReads - Ogo - rebel character #PixieDustandBooksAug20 - Belle’s library - #sundayshelfie #TropedUpAugust - Multiple/ alt POVs . . #furyborn #kingsbane #booksandcrowns #clairelegrand #sourcebooksfire #ventureswithbooks #rainbowbookshelf #rainbowbooks #rainbowshelf #charactercards #bookishlove #unitedbookstagram #booksonbooks #bookblogger #readingcommunity #bookobsessed #bibliophilelife #bookstagramcommunity #bookstagrammers #readingismagic https://www.instagram.com/p/CEg6Y_kAn-f/?igshid=apletz1xddqk

“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