Happy December, friends ❄️ The end of the year is already here. Let’s see what happened this past month!
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Not much to share or that I feel like sharing this past month on here. It’s been a bit of ups and downs in November and the cold weather hasn’t helped, at all. I’m afraid I’ll be brief and just leave it at that and hope that December will be better. ❄️
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Monthly Reading Wrap-Up
Turns out I had a pretty full reading month! It’s been a long time since I read that much in 30 days, so I’m pretty happy about that. Plus, I found some really cool books AND a new favorite, so yay!
THE ROSEWOOD HUNT ☂️ This was such a highly entertaining YA mystery! If you like found family vibes, mysteries with a rich heiress and fast-paced stories, you should love this one. I had a lot of fun reading it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ALL ALONE WITH YOU ☂️ I am obsessed with everything Amelia Diane Coombs writes, to be honest. This one was no exception. Excellent mental health (anxiety,depression) rep, grumpy/sunshine trope, adorable overall and I just, my heart. I love this book so much. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
FRIENDS LIKE THESE ☂️ Jennifer Lynn Alvarez writes some great YA thrillers! I had a great time reading this book, loved the twists and turns and how it kept me guessing, until the end. Recommending it for sure! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
UP IN FLAMES ☂️ This was one of my most anticipated reads for this year. I enjoyed it overall, liked the main character’s journey, but I don’t know. I think I had too high expectations for this and therefore, these weren’t quite met. That being said, still a YA contemporary read I recommend. ⭐️⭐️⭐️
HOW TO FIND A MISSING GIRL ☂️ I had a lot of fun reading this YA mystery! Definitely entertaining from beginning to end, perfect if you’re looking for a quick, fun book with an endearing cast of characters. Recommending it! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book Discoveries of The Month
Bookmarked a couple upcoming releases on my virtual TBR this past month, two books that sound just, excellent.
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FLAWLESS GIRLS ☂️ I’ll be the first to admit: I tried one Anna Marie McLemore’s book and I didn’t quite vibe with it. That being said, Flawless Girls sounds WAY too good and I’m hoping it might be the book to reconcile me with this author. It’s about two Latina young ladies being sent to a finishing school for future first ladies, princesses and socialites. One of them comes back home within a day – the other months later, completely changed… and then disappears. Sisters? Strange school? Disappearances? I’m absolutely SOLD. Add to Goodreads
PERFECT LITTLE MONSTERS ☂️ A fun, twisty looking thriller here, friends! It’s about the most popular in school, murdererd at her own party and the new girl, immediately blamed for it. I’ve been so into this kind of book, lately, mystery, excitement, twists-filled and I am here for that one! Add to Goodreads.
Goodreads challenge: 46/50 books
Still ahead of schedule! Let’s hope I can make it to 50 books by the end of December.
Writing, writing, writing. I’m still very much trying to focus on my writing lately and on finishing that draft. I’ve been making good progress, I think. Sometimes I’m slow, sometimes words just flow, but I’m trying to trust the process.
I had a tentative deadline of December 31st for this draft, but I’m trying not to be too strict with myself. If I make it, that would be incredible. If I don’t, well, hopefully I’ll be almost there!
November has come and gone and my inspiration hasn’t quite been there. I’m happy that I still managed to write my most anticipated reads post. It’s always important for me to showcast some books and support some upcoming authors.
I haven’t been too focused on blogging lately, nor have I been inspired. It’s the same speech every month, now, but I’m trying to be okay with that and just, write here when I feel like it. I mostly want to keep up with my monthly wrap-up, for myself and to keep you updated with my reads and progress as well.
I kind of celebrated 9 years of book blogging in late November. I usually write a special blog post about it, but I’ve been all over the place lately and just didn’t take time, nor had any specific idea to celebrate, this year, so. I’m still thinking and I hope to find inspiration to write something to commemorate this blog anniversary, at some point, because, well. It’s still a milestone, I guess and I’m pretty happy about that!
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Hope you complete your reading goal for the year! I completed mine last month and the satisfaction it gives you is HUGE.
Also, HAPPY BLOGIVERSARY!!! Nine years on this site is amazing:) here’s to many more!
Have a great month ahead!!
Thank you so much! Oh yay, congratulations!! It feels so nice to cross a challenge off your list, I have to agree 🙂
Thank you! <3 I hope December will be kind to you <3
Congratulations on 9 years of blogging. Here is for many more to come 🥂
Thank you so, so much!! <3
I found your website by coincidence and I love the theme you got going on here! It’s so very pretty! I’m glad you are still continuing your blogging journey, even though it sounds like you’re a little bit stuck. Nevertheless, 9 years is definitely a cool milestone–so congrats from my side! I think this is truly amazing! The Rosewood story kinda got me intrigued.
Oh thank you so much, you’re so kind! <3
I hope you'll give The Rosewood Hunt a try, it was such a fun book overall. Thank you so much for your kind comment, appreciate it SO much!! <3
happy 9 years of blogging! That’s huge, and you should feel so proud of yourself. I’m sorry to hear that you haven’t been motivated still to blog. I’m glad you’re not putting too much pressure on yourself to do so. I’m actually about to hit my 7 years of blogging, and I actually forgot until you mentioned it. So yay for us for staying so consistent for so many years. I’m glad you’ve been writing so much for your book! I will be so happy for the moment I’ll be able to hold one of them in my hands xx
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Thank you so, so much Melina!! <3 and congratulations to you, 7 years is incredible! It feels so strange to know our blog has been there through all of these ups and downs in the past few years, but wonderful, as well.
Thank you for all of your support! Hopefully someday, I can't wait to send you a copy!! <3
Im so sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling good, hoping december is very kind to you, lovely marie 🩷🩷
I’ve also got hit by a reading slump, and going down further my blogging block aswell 😅 i’m happy to hear you read lots of good books!
Thank you Kristina, appreciate you so much <3 <3
I'm so sorry to hear that! I hope that December will be kinder and that maybe, you'll find the book that gives you that little spark, back. rooting for you always!!
Omg congratulations on 9 years of blogging!!
I’m glad you had a great reading month and that you’ve been making progress with your writing. Honestly my blogging motto or inspiration has been similar to yours. I took an unofficial hiatus last month because I was just all over the place so I’m feeling a little bit more inspired and excited to blog this month 😀
Fingers crossed both of us have a good last month of the year!
Thank you so much!! <3 I'm really happy to hear you found that little spark back, can't wait to read your posts! <3
Wishing you the most beautiful December xx
I hope your December is much better and that you have a good end to the year ❤️ I’m so happy to see you enjoying All Alone With You, I’m very hyped to read it as well! Good luck with your writing, I hope you can make your deadline! 🥰
I feel you about the blog anniversary, I skipped out on two because I was so busy with my studies and barely managed to do it on time this year! Congrats on this incredible milestone! ❤️
Thank you so much, I appreciate it <3 🥰 I hope that December will be kind to you, sending you all the positive vibes!
Congrats to 9 years of blogging, that’s AMAZING!!
It looks like you had a great reading month and you’re SO close to your goal, I believe in you!!! 😄 November went by in the blink of an eye for me, things just didn’t stop. I’m hoping December will be a little slower for me! I hope you have a beautiful December! 💜
Thank you so, so much!! I hope December will be slower and kind to you! Sending you so much love 🥰 <3
You’re very welcome! ❤️
Thank you, so far my December has been just as busy… if not more so 😅 it’s kinda stressing me out and I haven’t been able to read, it makes me sad! But I’m trying to roll with it all! Thank you, sending you love as well! 💞
Oh no! 🥺 I hope that you’ll find some more time to read soon and relax, sending you so much love!! <3 <3
Thank you so much! I’m hoping once Christmas is past I’ll feel more relaxed. Between work, Christmas and trying to fit blogging in I feel so all over the place! 😂 I hope your December is going well! ❤️
That’s December for all of us, I guess, all over the place 😂 Thank you!!
Haha, this is very true!
Sorry to hear November was not the best month for you, but I do hope December is better. End the year on a high note, right? It’s sad when a highly anticipated book doesn’t quite live up to your expectations, but at least you had some other great reads. It’s great you are writing a lot. It will be amazing when you reach your goal.
Thank you so much, Sam! Let’s hope the year ends on a high note, yes 🥰 I hope December will be kind to you!