Joy Reads

Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's learning to dance in the rain.

[illyrianshadowhunter]

here is the feysand bonus chapter from the barnes and noble version of a court of silver flames!

[kerrimaniscalco]

Is meeting Thomas cresswell published yet. I can’t seem to find anything on it and I’m dying to read it. I love your work.

yes! the MEETING THOMAS CRESSWELL novella has been published in the mass market paperback version of STALKING JACK THE RIPPER. (it came out this past April and include “bonus content” on the cover.)

[cressworthy]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

THOMAS CRESSWELL 🎂

[aleksandermorozovaa]

I’m stick to god of the fact that this series doesn’t get enough attention on this hellsite so I’m TAKING ACTION. 

Go read Stalking Jack the Ripper by @kerrimaniscalco right now!!

*Artwork is by @phantomrin

[ataurusinabookshop]

The Times Thomas Cresswell Made Me Feel Fangirl Feelings

SPOILERS

Literally every time he acts like an arrogant ass because of how smart he is. 

The time Thomas was snarky with his father and gave the best introvert excuse ever: “We need water or oxygen. We do not need conversation to survive.”

The time he said in public that he thinks that everyone should just strip their clothes and run naked in the streets and made a woman faint face first into the dessert table

The fact that he wants to discover cures for diseases not because it’ll bring him glory, but because it’ll save a lot of people

The times he talks about his mother

The times he makes it blatantly obvious he wants to kiss Audrey Rose

The time Thomas painted the entire universe within the confines of Audrey Rose’s favorite flower

The time Thomas made it clear that he loved Audrey Rose and his love was permanent.

The time he was willing to let her go and never see her again if it made her happy

The time he said “For there are no limits to the stars; their numbers are infinite. Which is precisely why I measure my love for you by them. An amount too boundless to count,”

The time he suggested Audrey Rose sit in his lap since they both wanted the window seat on the train.

The time he decided to make Audrey Rose a special tea blend for her

The time he was able to get a horse drawn sleigh for Audrey Rose when they made it to the Academy

The time Audrey said he smelled like bergamot (and forensics)

The time he remembered the dragon statue on a piece of furniture at his home estate and he named it Henri

[cheerybell]

😱😱😱😱😱 9.5.2018 will be one of the most eventful and unforgettable moment in my life! Can’t believe we really did it! My heart is bursting with pride and joy for all of us Malaysians who have defied the odds and came out victorious 🎺 I am so proud that we all unified from all over to make this day a historic moment in Malaysia 🇲🇾 Thank you Malaysians and Happy Holidays! Woohoo 🙌 🎉 🎊 #malaysia #unity #ge14 #pru14 #wemadehistory #selamatsejahteramalaysia

[cheerybell]

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2 new 💕 added to the family 🐇 Please welcome Ginger and Oreo, Himalayans 💋 #pet #himalayanrabbit #petsofinstagram #bunny #ginger #oreo @sarahtoh62 @jeremy_chuah95 @chuahjoshua @jonathanchuah86

[cheerybell]

This is my first Rave and Gripe post ✌️ Rave 🤩 Herbana Cosmetics Face Sunscreen SPF50 (You can choose either 30@50 & customizable. Neat right?). This deserves 10 bombastic🌟 & an🥇seriously. I live in Malaysia, which is summer all year round & sunscreen is a must, but before stumbling upon this gem, I can practically count with just my fingers the number of times I apply sunscreen. That’s how much I detest using face sunscreen. But @herbana_natural_cosmetics blew me away & I can’t believe that I’m using this diligently every morning for 3 weeks now. I have normal combination skin & I enjoy layering my skin care products, therefore finding the perfect facial sunscreen that does not break me out & turn me into a greaseball is super important. No coconut oil (yay 💃), no white cast, absorbs really well because it has just the perfect liquid cream kinda texture, no pimples, dries matte (how amazing is that?), beautiful scent of peach & berries (fruit extracts), no greasiness, no sunburns & superb packaging ☀️ This is definitely my holy grail face sunscreen and a repurchase 🌞 Gripe 🤨 @klappersco Second Skin (Light, SPF20). I am all for supporting local businesses but my interest has wane because of major pet peeves: No full ingredients listed and this irks me (It’s tedious that I have to keep messaging to inquire about ingredients). I wanted to like it but I couldn’t because the first thing I notice was the graininess. It’s so grainy and felt abrasive on my face. IMHO, this is a product not well made. I dislike how it felt on my face and I ended up applying it on my arms instead. Other factors were the Virgin Coconut Oil as the main ingredient and packaging. Just a few uses and the words are fading from the label. Sorry that I didn’t like it.

[cheerybell]

A big thank you to @mgnaturals for this box of beautiful goodness 🌻 Pic 3: Bare face Pic 4 & 5: Liquid Foundation in Peach Bisque & Mineral Silk Foundation in Luminous Light I’m not a makeup person because I do not like the feeling of foundation/bb cream on my skin. I feel like there’s a layer of something 😂 But for MG Naturals Organic Airbrush Mineral Liquid Foundation SPF25, I love it. It’s light and creamy, very blendable and I adore that pearlescent glow it emits. No glitters whatsoever. I top it off with the Mineral Silk Foundation SPF40+. I just use my fingers to apply the liquid and the brush (super soft bristles, vegan & travel friendly, applies beautifully, no fallouts) for the powder. As you can see, the shade suits my skin tone and it’s like my skin. It’s a little bit (very minute) tacky at first but I think that’s because I applied my facial oils (2 actually) before that but after a while it absorbs and settles beautifully with or w/o powder. I don’t use it for coverage; I use this as my daily sunscreen as this doesn’t contain coconut oil 😃 The Mineral Veil and Illuminator are gorgeous: soft, not powdery, finely milled, not grainy, smells great. No breakouts! This is good news for me. Pics are not filtered or edited. I did not wear any blush. I am rather fair with a naturally rosy complexion. Thanks Kailah for the shades advise. Your makeup is the only one I’m using at the moment. Great packaging, very high quality products with healthy ingredients that are food for the skin ❤️ Highly recommended 👍🏻 Go check them out now, and no, I’m not paid in any way for this review. #mgnaturals #vegan #crueltyfree #titaniumdioxidefree #organicbeauty #veganskincare #toxicfreebeauty #naturalmakeup #supportsmallbusiness #supportwomeninbusiness #highlyrecommended #organicskincare #greenbeauty #naturalingredients #australianmade #skincarejunkie #greenskincare

[cheerybell]

Woohoo! My pre-order for this hot stuff from @jrwardauthor finally arrived today from @kinokuniyamalaysia 🎉 I’m so excited for Peyton and Novo’s story excited 📖 #bookstagram #blackdaggerbrotherhood #blackdaggerlegacy #bloodfury #jrward #book #reading #bookdragon #ballantinebooks #hardcover #favoriteseries #booknerd #novo #peyton

[cheerybell]

@luxysbathco Organic Therapeutic Body Oil in Stress Relief. Mine’s a 15ml sample. Full size is 125ml (See next pic. Credits to @luxysbathco). Ingredients: Argan Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Castor Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Coconut Oil, Rosehips Oil infused with Essential Oils of Ylang Ylang, Orange, Lemon, Chamomile & Lavender 🍊 🍋 💐 Rich, delish, divine and luxurious. ❤️ it and I use body oil like water 💦. I have very dry legs and arms so I apply body oil every morning and night, and I use A LOT 🤣 I stock up on body oils in 500ml - that’s how much body oil I use. This body oil is really rich and so delicious. Even my doggies will lick my legs after every application. 😂 💝 the unique blend and very proud to support a local brand like this as they are very transparent with their ingredients. * This post is non sponsored. All opinions are my own and I have not been compensated in any way for this review. #luxybathco #organicskincare #naturalskincare #greenskincare #greenbeauty #cleaningredients #skincare #unboxing #supportsmallbusiness #indiebrand #localbusiness #malaysia #madeinmalaysia #smallbusiness #womanbusinessowner #greenskincarejunkie #skincarejunkie #vegan #veganskincare #cruelyfree #veganfriendly #review #bodyoil #ylangylang #chamomile #lavender #orange #lemon

[cheerybell]

Another local, indie and natural skincare brand to 💕. Received this in my mailbox yesterday 📦 Thanks for all the beauty goodies Hui Ling @luxysbathco 🌺 • 2018 Calendar • Ayurvedic Sandalwood+Saffron Face Pack • Rose 🌹 Hydrosol • Mask brush • Lavender+Rosemary Body Scrub (Himalayan Pink Sea Salt) • Therapeutic Body Oil in Stress Relief Blend • Beetroot Rose Mint Lip Balm First impressions and reviews coming soon! #luxybathco #organicskincare #naturalskincare #greenskincare #greenbeauty #cleaningredients #skincare #unboxing #supportsmallbusiness #indiebrand #localbusiness #malaysia #madeinmalaysia #smallbusiness #womanbusinessowner #greenskincarejunkie #skincarejunkie

[cheerybell]

I’ve never been fond of the scent of jasmine but I’m definitely in love @theseedsnatural’s Milky Jasmine soap scent 🌸 It has a very soft, pretty and feminine scent to it. I ❤️ how Amanda blended it for the soap 💕 I will definitely request for a face serum version of this scent one day, soon 😍 The soap is hydrating and gentle on my dry skin (body). I’ve never enjoyed using soap as much as I do with #theseedsnatural #milkyjasminericesoap #milkyjasmine This makes me confident in trying out her other soaps. Super awesome 👍🏻 #naturalskincare #organicskincare #naturalsoap #safeproducts #jasmine #veganskincare #vegan #smallbusiness #localbrand #supportsmallbusiness #buatanmalaysia #madeinmalaysia #crueltyfree #crueltyfreebeauty #greenskincare #greenbeauty #skincare #favorites #cleanandgreen #greenskincare #theseedsnatural #pocketfriendly #musthaves #greenbeauty #greenbeautyjunkie #skincare #skincarereview

[cheerybell]

🇮🇹 Italian dinner 🍴 #lunarich #italian #italianfood #foodporn #dinner #lunapane #italy #italiano #pasta #pizza #yummy #food #foodie (at Lunarich)

[cheerybell]

My first....Totally worth RM23 🍦 🍫 #godiva #godivaicream #godivatwist #yummy #gurneyparagon #luxuryicecream #icecream #belgiumchocolate (at Godiva Chocolatier, Paragon)

[cheerybell]

This post is way overdue. Lost my mood for it after fecking DHL almost had them confiscated by customs 😤 I'm fine now. Will never use DHL@courier services again for international purchases. Anyway, I'm so excited to share my Top 5 holy grails from @leahlaniskincare Morning Combo: Champagne Serum+Aloha Ambrosia Morning Moisture Elixir - fantastic combination. The scents are too delicious for words (think lavender, chamomile & Hawaiian jasmine) and texture is light yet hydrating without being oily. Night Combo: Siren Serum+Mahina Evening Replenishing Elixir - Too perfect for words. Imagine fresh orange 🍊, vanilla and citrus notes. Great for my night ritual as texture is thicker and more hydrating more nighttime. The Toner: Bohemian Ruby Balancing Toner infused with Rose Quartz. I have no words to describe the scent because it's too intoxicating, too precious & too heavenly. Super amazing toner. My skin glows, smooth & flawless from using these products. No breakouts and when my skin feels shitty due to the occasional hormonal breakouts, they are my saviors. I will definitely repurchase them but I hope Leah will allow me to pick USPS instead (longer wait but custom hassle free). #leahlaniskincare #hawaiimade #hawaiianskincare #kuaihawaii #crueltyfreeskincare #organicskincare #naturalskincare #greenskincare #cleanandgreen #skincarejunkie #skincareritual #skincarehaul #holygrail #topfive #leahlani

[cheerybell]

Look what came in the mail today!!!! What a fantastic Thursday! 🎉 🙌 📚 💕💫🌟 @ciksara_aisha @han.ezaty @karyaseni #SaraAisha #writer #novelis #AkuLelakimu #novel #psikothriller #psychopath #serialkiller #AlexanderAryan #TihaniRose #RafaelLee #karyaseni #romanticsuspense #bookstagram #readers #booknerd #reading #localauthor #hannahezaty #hannahezatynovels #urusancintaelenadantuah #novelcinta