Merry Christmas, everyone! Today we are experiencing one of our first snowfalls of the season. My big kids are already outside; they've been waiting for weeks for this day! I am cozy on the couch with my favorite fuzzy blanket (thanks, sis!) enjoying our Christmas decorations and watching my kids play. It's the most wonderful …
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8 Books to read if you like Princess Academy
Hi y'all! Man, it's been a while since I wrote an official book list and it feels good to be back! I thought I'd return with a list of a few books to try if you enjoyed Princess Academy by Shannon Hale. This is one of my favorite middle grade novels and I have raved …
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[Book of a Thousand Days]: A Review
Happy Friday, y'all! I hope you are finding things to do and ways to get outside this week! We're hoping real spring weather is coming our way soon. Today I am here to share a review of Book of a Thousand Days by Shannon Hale. I reread this book at the start of this year …
[Heartless]: A Review
Happy sunny Monday, my friends! It rained all week last week so we are super excited to already see the sun to begin this one! Y'all. I am officially caught up on my reviews! This is the last book I read! That means I need to get reading 😉 I am, of course, reading several …
[Beauty]: A Review
Happy Wednesday, my friends! This week is flying by for me. I actually have both kids asleep right now (how did that happen??) so I thought I would catch up on a review! I am excited to share my thoughts on Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley. I …
[Wildwood Dancing]: A Review
Hi everyone! I am excited to post what may be my final review pre-baby! This is such an exciting time for our family. I have scheduled a few posts for these first few weeks postpartum (mostly for the awesome #AnneReadAlong2017!). But otherwise, I will be loving on my newborn and my toddler 🙂 Today I …
[Princess of the Midnight Ball]: A Review
Happy weekend, everyone! We are having a blast with my sister in town for the weekend. We are showing her all our favorite Dallas places and eating about 5 meals a day 😉 Today I am here with a review of Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George. This book was recommended to …
The Big Finale [Winter]: A Review
Today, I am so excited to review Winter by Marissa Meyer!! The Lunar Chronicles has become one of my favorite series (see reviews of Cinder, Scarlet, Fairest, and Cress) and I anxiously awaited the debut of Winter last November. My sweet husband bought me the entire series for Christmas! I started Winter right away, but I read …
It Just Keeps Getting Better [Cress]: A Review
I am back today with a review of the third book in what is quickly becoming one of my favorite series (check out my reviews of Cinder and Scarlet). The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer continues in Cress-- focusing on the fairy tale of Rapunzel. A few thoughts before I delve into this book. This novel was as …
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Hard to Put Down [Scarlet]: A Review
Guys, I just had one of those days where you can hardly do anything but read. Yesterday, I finished the second book in the Lunar Chronicles series, Scarlet. I had to finish it so I could move on with my life. It was fantastic. I laughed. I gasped. I sighed. I wanted to scream. I wanted …
