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Indigo Chapters: Fall YA book preview

Aug 18, 2016 | Olivia

Last night I had the opportunity to visit the Chapters Indigo Headquarters here in Toronto for their Fall YA Book Preview. I’d never been to a book preview before this, so I didn’t really know what to expect, but OHMYGOD IT WAS BEAUTIFUL.

Because of how careful they have to be with some upcoming releases, some of the novels pictured above were actually just books playing dress up with a dust cover. I guess you can never be too careful!

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Review

Red Queen

Aug 16, 2016 | Olivia
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard |

This book and it’s sequel are alllll over Bookstagram, so going into it, I had high expectations. I (as you all know) have a terrible tendency of judging books by their covers, and this one definitely caught my attention. The design is very simple, but it threatens to have all the amazing things that make fantasy such a great genre. Royalty! Murder! Magic! Power! Yes!

When I finished the last page however, I was overcome with an overwhelming sense of “ehn.” The more I think about it, the more I can objectively see why so many people love this book, but I have a couple bones to pick.

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This book and it’s sequel are alllll over Bookstagram, so going into it, I had high expectations. I (as you all know) have a terrible tendency of judging books by their covers, and this one definitely caught my attention. The design is very simple, but it threatens to have all the amazing things that make fantasy such a great genre. Royalty! Murder! Magic! Power! Yes!

When I finished the last page however, I was overcome with an overwhelming sense of “ehn.” The more I think about it, the more I can objectively see why so many people love this book, but I have a couple bones to pick.

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Ramblings

Week long Hiatus

Aug 4, 2016 | Olivia

Often life seems to be an all or nothing thing. Either everything is happening or nothing is happening.

Currently, everything is happening for both Sarah and I. She has moved to Japan to begin an exciting year there (I’m crying inside. Happy tears for her, sad tears for me) while I am now down a roommate and therefore get the big room! (I know, my life is very exciting) which means moving the apartment around the fews hours I’m not working.

Suffice to say, we are both like this baby here:

Giddy, content, but ultimately very tired.

For that reason, we are going on a ~1 week hiatus! We will still be active on Twitter and Instagram, but there won’t be any posts here until August 16th. Just enough time to let us get our lives together.

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Review

A Totally Awkward Love Story

Aug 2, 2016 | Sarah
A Totally Awkward Love Story by Tom Ellen and Lucy Ivison |

A Totally Awkward Love Story, answers the dating world’s ever-present question: I wonder what he/she is thinking right now… The dual narrative presenting both Sam and Hannah’s side of the story provides readers with a vantage point that is both sweet and frustrating, but above all very sincere. As you read this book, you will be transported back to your own first dates, the excitement, the insecurities and the unforgettable memories!

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A Totally Awkward Love Story, answers the dating world’s ever-present question: I wonder what he/she is thinking right now… The dual narrative presenting both Sam and Hannah’s side of the story provides readers with a vantage point that is both sweet and frustrating, but above all very sincere. As you read this book, you will be transported back to your own first dates, the excitement, the insecurities and the unforgettable memories!

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Ramblings

My Bookish Super Power: Reading While Walking

Jul 26, 2016 | Sarah

I love to walk. I love to explore new places on foot and take in the beautiful sights around me, even commonplace things – shops, people, plants, nice houses, a funny street sign – can be enjoyable when you’re in a new environment.

But walking the same route all the time, or walking long distances can get a bit tedious! As a one-car family, I spent a lot of time walking to and from places as a kid and, it wasn’t long before I figured out that walking time could also be great reading time! I have the gift of reading while walking!

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