Heartbeat Monthly (4): April 2018

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on May 5, 2018 | 4 Comments

April haul Bought April Fantasy Nerdy Post Nerdy Post build your own box April “Shattered and Restored” Flick the Wick box April “Twist of Fate” Enchanted Book Box Build your own mini library model (it was 50% off, I couldn’t resist!) She is Catalyst tote bag designed by Stella Bookish Art (BST group) Shelfies over Selfies buttons (BST group) Hogwarts coaster set from Uppercase Book outlet haul Want by Cindy Pon Dark Star by Bethany Frenette Book Jumper by […]

Review: Onyx and Ivory by Mindee Arnett

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on May 4, 2018 | 4 Comments

What a fabulous high fantasy full of intrigue, secrets, and lies! The concept was awesome. There were magists that controlled/enforced magic and made spells, yet “wilder” magic was outlawed and punishable by death. I freaking LOVED the drakes! And Kate’s ability to control and speak to animals! Those were my absolute favorite parts. As soon as the nightdrakes were mentioned, I was hooked. I wanted to see more of them! And I was not disappointed! Kind of sad that they […]

I reread my favorite series…and it was even better the second time!

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on April 16, 2018 | 4 Comments

Click covers for my original reviews! Holy cow, what an emotional rollercoaster! I was fully prepared to be overcome by feels jumping back in. The second time around I feel like I appreciated the secondary and supporting characters so much more. I barely remembered any of them the first time around because I was so obsessed with Buruu and Yukiko! I really enjoyed taking the time to focus on the finer points of this book. I really had time to […]

Obsidio Book Signing Recap

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on April 14, 2018 | 2 Comments

Last month I had the amazing opportunity to take a small road trip up to Chicago to attend the Anderson’s stop of the Obsidio tour and I had SO much fun!! I took Friday and Saturday off of work to go up. Aaron and I left early Friday morning to make the 6 hour drive. We arrived around 3 pm to our hotel and checked in – and the hotel was crazy nice! It was at Hilton – I didn’t […]

Review: Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on April 12, 2018 | 0 Comments

Honor above life. This book is dark. Gritty. Violent. But it felt raw and realistic, and was heartbreakingly beautiful! What a kickass viking fantasy! I had zero problem picturing everything in my head as it was happening. Young’s stunning prose brought the world and characters to life. It was cinematic! The characters were compelling and real. The characterization of this book is phenomenal. Even the side characters were important. I found myself attached to each and every one of them! The sense of family […]

Heartbeat Monthly (3): March 2018

Posted by Jessi (Geo) on April 2, 2018 | 1 Comment

March haul Bought Lying Cat Funko Pop (FINALLY!!) Storiarts writing gloves A Novel Companion book planner from Little Inklings Illuminae phone case from Society6, designed by EvieBookish An Ember in the Ashes pillowcase from Illumicrate, designed by Stella Bookish Art (BST group) Game of Thrones seasons 1-7 Books Reign the Earth by A.C. Gaughen (signed) Restore Me by Tahereh Mafi (signed Target edition) Pacifica by Kristen Simmons (signed at event) Candles Omnis Vir Lupis layered candle from Novelly Yours […]