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[bookedj]

People get over love. They can live without it, they can move on. Love can be lost and found again. -- IG: jessicabeckett

[bookedj]

IG: jessicabeckett // "...you are sunlight falling through trees. You are laughter that breaks through sadness. You are the breeze on a too-war day. You are clarity in the midst of confusion. You are not the world, but you are everything that makes the world good. Without you, my life would still exist, but that's all it would manage to do. You said that to get things right one of us would have to take a leap of faith. I think I've discovered the canyon that must be leaped, and I hope to find you waiting for me on the other side." @epicreads @partylikeawordstar

[clarissedavid-blog]

The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang is definitely one my favorite books of the year. It's Harry Potter meets Naruto meets Game of Thrones. Except the protagonist is a girl who remains badass despite being bullied for her skin color and social class. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A lot of reviews stated some major trigger warnings for this book, but when I started reading it, I was like, "That's it? This isn't so bad." IT WAS A TOTAL LIE. The first half of the book lulls you into a false sense of security. It takes place in a military school where Rin has to cope with homework and bullies. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ But the second half. Ohmygod. Everything was all fun and games until Mugen declared war on Nikan. Then, the real horror started. I fully understood why those trigger warnings were necessary. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I highly recommend The Poppy War. It will leave you in awe, especially after you find out that certain chapters are based on historical events. BUT--and this is a major but--you have to be in the right mindset for it. So, take care before you dive into it, okay? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bookstagram #diversereads #thepoppywar #vscbooks #instabooks #bookaholic #diversebooks #booknerd #bookaholic #booksofig https://www.instagram.com/p/Bn0ptujBq1F/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=16yw3takcfyog

[clarissedavid-blog]

Usually, short story collections are a mixed bag. I would adore some stories but feel lukewarm about the rest. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ That wasn't the case with Start Here: Short Stories of First Encounters at all. It's a collection of short stories with "unapologetically queer, happy endings." ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I found something to love about each story and found myself squealing due to kilig several times. They were all written beautifully, depicting love in various forms and settings. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Whether you're a K-pop fan or connoisseur of alcoholic beverages, Start Here has a story that will tug at your heart. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #bookstagram #readlocalph #booksph #phbookstagrammer #vscbooks #diversereads #diversebooks #booklove #igbook #booksofig https://www.instagram.com/p/BnleELQh-nm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1n4b29x6ifbj8