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I’m in a monthly book club, and our March pick was I’m in a monthly book club, and our March pick was These Summer Storms 🌀

Unfortunately These Summer Storms was not a hit for our group. The writing felt clunky and the characters fell flat. The premise is intriguing and I love the “rich people behaving badly” trope, but the execution just wasn’t there. BUT…even when we all dislike the book (aka this month’s book), the convo is always flowing, and the other girls bring such funny and insightful thoughts!
Now/next/last ⏩ Now: The Idiot 🪨 Next: The Names Now/next/last ⏩

Now: The Idiot 🪨
Next: The Names 💐
Last: These Summer Storms 🌀
What are you reading now/next/last?
Spring is here and so are April book releases* 🌥️🍵 Spring is here and so are April book releases* 🌥️🍵💐👒

Save this post for your next trip to the bookstore! 

Which April releases are on your radar?

*As always, this is not an exhaustive list of all books being published in April, and pub dates are subject to change :)
Reading update ✨ Currently reading too many books Reading update ✨

Currently reading too many books lol 

I’m reading These Summer Storms for book club (it was my turn to pick the book this month and sadly I am not loving the book so far 😬) AND Project Hail Mary (attempting to finish before seeing the movie on Friday) AND Throne of Glass. 

I’ve been reading a lot this week, but I’ve been in a major reading slump for close to a month now. It’s super disappointing because the first few books I read this year were so amazing. Fingers crossed it’ll pick back up soon 🤞🏻

What are you reading this week?
*OUT TODAY* Add this to your TBR! ⭐️💙🎶🎸🎹 Told t *OUT TODAY*

Add this to your TBR!

⭐️💙🎶🎸🎹

Told through alternating POVs, The Encore follows Lottie, Anna, and Will during transformative periods in their lives. All three are wildly talented musicians on wildly different paths. Although their lives are different, they are connected in ways they could have never imagined, and the discovery of these connections leads them on quite the journey. They embark on a cross-country tour and are forced to reconcile with their past choices. 

What I loved:
•  The NYC setting 
•  The fashion designer uncle/father figure
•  I learned a LOT about music (as someone who knows next to nothing about music this was very cool to learn about)
•  I appreciated how delicately the author handled heavy topics

What I didn’t love:
•  I was not a huge fan of the big choice Anna made (this choice basically drove the plot of the whole book). I wished it had played out differently, and I had a hard time accepting why she did it. But after more was revealed about her past, I came to understand and respect her decision

Thank you so much for the ARC, @unionsqandco!
Happy Monday! I hope everyone has a great reading Happy Monday! I hope everyone has a great reading week 😇 

I’m reading Project Hail Mary (I actually started it a few months ago and paused for some reason?!) and Wuthering Heights on my kindle. I know the movie isn’t exactly like the book, but I still want to read it before going to see the new movie on 3/1 ❤️‍🔥 

What are you reading this week?
Happy Valentine’s Day 🫶🏼✨ hope everyone has a grea Happy Valentine’s Day 🫶🏼✨ hope everyone has a great day full of love 🩷
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Uncategorized · August 2, 2022

Book Review: The Highland Fling

Synopsis (taken from Goodreads):

In this steamy tale by USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn, an American searching for her purpose escapes to a Scottish town but finds more questions than answers when she meets a brooding yet handsome handyman.

Freshly fired from her third job in a row, Bonnie St. James has lost her way. So when she and her best friend stumble upon a “help wanted” post to run a coffee shop in the Scottish Highlands, they apply on a whim. Who knows? Maybe traveling to a new place is just what she needs to figure out her next move.

When the friends arrive in the tiny idyllic town of Corsekelly, they instantly fall for the gorgeous Highland landscape and friendly townspeople. But Bonnie finds a less-than-warm welcome in Rowan MacGregor, the rugged local handyman. Busy wrestling his own demons, Rowan’s in no mood to deal with the quirky American—even if she is a bonny lass.

As Bonnie and Rowan’s paths inevitably cross, insults—and sparks—fly. Can the pair build on their similarities to help each other find purpose and direction…and maybe romance too? Or will their passionate tempers fling them apart?

The Highland Fling (3.5/5)

I was pleasantly surprised by this book and added a 3rd star after the ending. The first two-thirds I was struggling; felt like it was super cheesy but then it started to get deeper and I ended up really enjoying it.

Not much else to say, it’s your typical spicy romance!

You can purchase the book here or download on Kindle for free with Kindle Unlimited! ((As an Amazon Associate I may earn commission from qualifying purchases).

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I am lovingggg this trend 🤗 Here are some books t I am lovingggg this trend 🤗

Here are some books that met my expectations, didn't meet my expectations, exceeded my expectations, and some that I'm really looking forward to reading! 

Do we have any in common?
I use this account to share my love for all things I use this account to share my love for all things reading + making every day joyful. 

I started this account in 2020 as a way to avoid going crazy from boredom during the COVID lockdown. Over the years, Bookstagram has become my favorite corner of the internet, my creative outlet, and honestly a passion project of mine. 

I’m also really passionate about fashion and home decor - I believe they’re some of the best ways to express yourself and add moments of joy into the everyday. 

This is a space for me to share my love for all things reading with a side of fashion and home decor. Follow along! 🩷
I’m in a monthly book club, and our March pick was I’m in a monthly book club, and our March pick was These Summer Storms 🌀

Unfortunately These Summer Storms was not a hit for our group. The writing felt clunky and the characters fell flat. The premise is intriguing and I love the “rich people behaving badly” trope, but the execution just wasn’t there. BUT…even when we all dislike the book (aka this month’s book), the convo is always flowing, and the other girls bring such funny and insightful thoughts!
Now/next/last ⏩ Now: The Idiot 🪨 Next: The Names Now/next/last ⏩

Now: The Idiot 🪨
Next: The Names 💐
Last: These Summer Storms 🌀
What are you reading now/next/last?
Spring is here and so are April book releases* 🌥️🍵 Spring is here and so are April book releases* 🌥️🍵💐👒

Save this post for your next trip to the bookstore! 

Which April releases are on your radar?

*As always, this is not an exhaustive list of all books being published in April, and pub dates are subject to change :)
Reading update ✨ Currently reading too many books Reading update ✨

Currently reading too many books lol 

I’m reading These Summer Storms for book club (it was my turn to pick the book this month and sadly I am not loving the book so far 😬) AND Project Hail Mary (attempting to finish before seeing the movie on Friday) AND Throne of Glass. 

I’ve been reading a lot this week, but I’ve been in a major reading slump for close to a month now. It’s super disappointing because the first few books I read this year were so amazing. Fingers crossed it’ll pick back up soon 🤞🏻

What are you reading this week?
*OUT TODAY* Add this to your TBR! ⭐️💙🎶🎸🎹 Told t *OUT TODAY*

Add this to your TBR!

⭐️💙🎶🎸🎹

Told through alternating POVs, The Encore follows Lottie, Anna, and Will during transformative periods in their lives. All three are wildly talented musicians on wildly different paths. Although their lives are different, they are connected in ways they could have never imagined, and the discovery of these connections leads them on quite the journey. They embark on a cross-country tour and are forced to reconcile with their past choices. 

What I loved:
•  The NYC setting 
•  The fashion designer uncle/father figure
•  I learned a LOT about music (as someone who knows next to nothing about music this was very cool to learn about)
•  I appreciated how delicately the author handled heavy topics

What I didn’t love:
•  I was not a huge fan of the big choice Anna made (this choice basically drove the plot of the whole book). I wished it had played out differently, and I had a hard time accepting why she did it. But after more was revealed about her past, I came to understand and respect her decision

Thank you so much for the ARC, @unionsqandco!
Happy Monday! I hope everyone has a great reading Happy Monday! I hope everyone has a great reading week 😇 

I’m reading Project Hail Mary (I actually started it a few months ago and paused for some reason?!) and Wuthering Heights on my kindle. I know the movie isn’t exactly like the book, but I still want to read it before going to see the new movie on 3/1 ❤️‍🔥 

What are you reading this week?
Happy Valentine’s Day 🫶🏼✨ hope everyone has a grea Happy Valentine’s Day 🫶🏼✨ hope everyone has a great day full of love 🩷
February hopefuls 💙 The Encore: The strong bond b February hopefuls 💙

The Encore: The strong bond between two college friends and musicians is made more complicated when a long withheld secret is exposed, forcing them together on an unexpected journey. Releases in March!

Wuthering Heights: I know the new movie isn’t going to be an exact adaptation, but I still really want to read it before seeing the movie release later this month!

We Love You, Bunny: The sequel to the beloved Bunny. I’m really looking forward to reading this one! 

The Cliffs: J. Courtney Sullivan is one of my favorite authors who mainly writes literary fiction, so when I heard she had a newer release I somehow missed, I knew I had to check it out!
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