In March I felt overwhelmingly tired. I had midterms for school and felt like I was constantly trying to balance every aspect of my life. When I had free time (which was rare) I was wanting to read something lighthearted, cute, and captivating. Chef’s Kiss...
I haven’t talked about it here on my blog before, but I am active subscriber to IPSY. IPSY is a monthly makeup subscription that has various levels, with $13 a month being the cheapest option. For this price every month I get a cute makeup...
Hello friends! Happy March! I feel like February lasted for ages and also went too quickly. I started off my month easing into a new job, adjusting to my Spring semester of college, and trying to find a balance between responsibility and hobbies. While there...
February Book Haul (recent releases, e-ARCs, & more)
posted by: Alexis Gauthier
February 22, 2022
Hello friends! It’s been a long while since I last got new books, and February has been such an amazing month for new books. When I started college in Fall 2021 I deeply struggled to manage time, especially towards my hobbies. I was reading maybe...
Why You *Need* to Read Fireborne by Rosaria Munda
posted by: Alexis Gauthier
February 18, 2022
In early 2022 Penguin Teen shared the cover for Furysong, the third and final book in the Aurelian Cycle trilogy by Rosaria Munda. Oh my gosh, it is a beautiful work of art. Seeing the cover reminded me of how much I love this series...
Hello book friends! Lately I’ve been falling painfully behind on my book reviews. I’ve been reading plenty (and maintaining my monthly reading goals!) but struggling with writing reviews. So, I decided to try something I haven’t done on my blog since Summer of 2021, mini...
The Honey-Don’t List by Christina Lauren Book Review
posted by: Alexis Gauthier
February 11, 2022
Author: Christina Lauren Genre: Adult Romance* Release Date: 03.24.2020 Publisher: Gallery Books Source: Audiobook via Library My Rating: 4/5 stars SYNOPSIS: “Carey Douglas has worked for home remodeling and design gurus Melissa and Rusty Tripp for nearly a decade. A country girl at heart, Carey...
Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer Book Review
posted by: Alexis Gauthier
February 7, 2022
Author: Brigid Kemmerer Genre: YA Fantasy Release Date: 09.14.21 Publisher: Bloomsbury YA Source: Purchased My Rating: 3/5 stars SYNOPSIS: “The kingdom of Kandala is on the brink of disaster. Rifts between sectors have only worsened since a sickness began ravaging the land, and within the...
Hello book friends! Happy New Year, and I hope you had an amazing January. It’s been a long time since I’ve shared a monthly wrap-up on my blog (since December 2020, yikes!). But, I wanted to continue doing this style of post into 2022. January...
Mistletoe and Mr.Right by Sarah Morgenthaler Book Review
posted by: Alexis Gauthier
January 31, 2022
Author: Sarah Morgenthaler Genre: Adult Contemporary Romance Release Date: 11.06.20 Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca Source: Audiobook via Library My Rating: 4/5 stars SYNOPSIS: “Lana Montgomery is everything the quirky small town of Moose Springs, Alaska can’t stand: a rich socialite with dreams of changing things for...