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Book 40 of 2023 Two Scoops of Hellfire by @kimberlylemming Oh dear lord....if I accidently summon a demon, it WILL be because I am a complete disaster in the kitchen, even though I love baking and cooking. I have never related more to a character. Absolutely perfect smut to plot ratio. 4 out of 5 stars, 4 out of 5 🌶 for the spice. Full review on Goodreads. #Smut #ShortStory #AccidentalSummoning #BakingDisaster #BookDragon (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp_ES_myJu1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 39 of 2023 Out of the Mirror, Darkness by Garth Nix This is an old Hollywood studio lot action combined with ancient curse lore. Liked the idea, loved Mrs. Hope, overall, it was a fine short story. 3 out of 5 stars, full review on Goodreads. #ShortStory #AmazonOriginals #Hollywood #BookNerd #GoodReads #Bibliophile #BookDragon #BookAddict #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp9LoGrr_QZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 38 of 2023 The Witch and the Vampire by @francescafloresauthor Thank you to @netgalley and @wednesdaybooks for the eARC. I really liked this one. Ava and Kaye are full of magic and secrets. Ava is on the run from her mother and step-dad, Kaye just wants to know who killed her mother - she thinks it's Ava (her former best friend). The forest provides a means of escape... but the forest has its own secrets. This is very YA, and I would have no problem recommending this to younger teens. The romance is very minor and sweet. 4 out of 5 stars. Recommend for those that liked The Midnight Girls or Cinderella is Dead. Full review on Goodreads. #YoungAdultFantasy #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #BookDragon #BookAddict #Bookaholic #AdvancedReaderCopy https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp6Xztbrn4p/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I was cataloging my library today and was graced by the sunlight, which has been less than stellar this week. Is it spring yet? #Bookcases #Bookish #BookDragon #Bookishaesthetic #BookcaseAesthetic #Sunshine #SpringSun (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cp4Oc_TOb6b/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 37 of 2023 Red, White and Royal Blue by @casey.mcquiston This is my amazing friend @the.elf.who.reads copy that is going around, and we are each annotating it. I think this is my 4th time reading it, and I still love it as much as my first time. Henry and Alex are one of my comfort couples. 5 out of 5 stars. Also, I am looking forward to the RWRB movie...when it ever comes out. #RedWhiteAndRoyalBlue #BookClub #TropefulRomantics #RWRB #BookChain (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpwM-WGLKnY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 36 of 2023 The Sword by @jbreeauthor This prequel novella is from Soren's (aka The Savage Prince) point of view. It is set some time after the events of The Scepter. I didn't like it as much as The Scepter, but I am still looking forward to The Crown of Oaths and Curses, which is scheduled to release April 27, 2023. Soren has some growing up to do. 4 out of 5 stars, full review up on Goodreads. #Novella #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #Books #Bibliophile #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookPhoto #IGReads #BookLover #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CptHXl3Pe3W/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 35 of 2023 The Scepter by @jbreeauthor This is a prequel novella for J. Bree's upcoming new series, and I have to say I am really excited to read Rooke's story. She seems to be a budding badass main character. 4.5 out of 5 stars. #Novella #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookAddict #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CprNFSCLrsh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 34 of 2023 How To Keep House While Drowning by @strugglecare I had this book in my to buy cart for several months and couldn't bring myself to push the buy button until I saw it at my local indie @bpmoscow and grabbed it off the shelf. I loved this book and its message. This is short, sweet, and direct. This is for anyone who struggles with caring (for their living environment, for themselves), giving concrete actions that can help, while acknowledging that some days are better than others. There is no morality to cleaning. 4.75 out of 5 stars, highly recommend. #StruggleCare #ADHD #HowToKeepHouseWhileDrowning #NonFiction #SelfHelp #SelfCare #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookDragon (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpk2MjfJlmZ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Oh my god, my pre-order of The Fox and the Dryad by @skellygraves physical copy arrived today! I love it so much!! It is SO PRETTY!!! Swipe to see the pretty bookmarks, and check the charms on the bookmarks!! I also ordered the Dannan House pin from Lord of Silver Ashes. Kellen always knocks it out of the park with their packaging. So excuse me while I sit in the corner re-reading this book tonight. #TheFoxAndTheDryad #RowanBlood #PrettyBookCover #PrettyBookishStuff #OneMoreForTheHoard #BookDragon (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpjRQytrkOl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 32 of 2023 By Water by Jason Landsel Thank you to @netgalley for the opportunity to read this graphic novel. I'm still processing everything that this book presented because it's a history non-fiction graphic novel geared toward young adults about the birth of the Antibaptist movement during the 1500s in Europe. The watercolors are spectacular, and the story is very informative. 3.25 out of 5 stars. Recommend for budding history enthusiasts. #NetGalley #AdvancedReaderCopy #GraphicNovel #ReligiousHistory #NonFiction #BookDragon #BookFlatLay #BookNerd #BookstagramAesthetic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpgBqZzPQmf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 32 of 2023 The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen by @kjcharlesbooks Thank you to @netgalleyfor the opportunity to read this eARC. The book is out tomorrow, March 7, 2023!! I loved the story. The setting is stunning, and the characters, Joss and Gareth, are wonderfully flawed. I loved the mystery of what was going on. The queerness of Joss and Gareth is perfect, and I loved the expansion of their relationship. 4.25 out of 5 stars, and 3 out of 5 🌶 for spice. Full review on Goodreads and NetGalley. #GayBook #QueerReader #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookDragon #AdvancedReaderCopy (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdGNPxp-IO/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 30 of 2023 Not All Himbos Wear Capes by @c.rochelle_author First off, I have @thebookspice to thank for this amazing recommendation. I sent her a reel of a vibe I was looking for, and she delivered. This was my favorite book of February (which was full of perfect reads for me), it was perfect from start to end. I love Xander and Butch with their superhero/villain dynamics, and the smut is hands down some of the best outside of unhinged fan-fiction that I've ever read. 5 out of 5 stars, 5 out of 5 🌶 for spice. There's a list of kinks/content warnings at the beginning of the book that is necessary for readers. Full review on Goodreads - link in my bio. #SuperheroVillain #SmutRead #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #Books #Bibliophile #Bookish #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #BookPics #IGReads #BookReader #WhatToRead #ReadThisBook #ReadThis #BookAddict #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpa9mjHSAlp/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 29 of 2023 Delilah Green Doesn't Care by @ashleyhblake OMG, where do I start? Oh, I know, 'Do I want to be Claire or be with Claire?' I loved this book, loved both Delilah and Claire, loved the alternating POV's, loved the setting, loved the character growth, loved the character dynamics, and loved the story. 5 out of 5 stars, 3.5 out of 5 🌶 Highly recommend! Full review on Goodreads, link in bio. #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #BooksOfIG #Books #Bibliophile #Bookish #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #BookSuggestions #BookRecommendations #BookPics #BookPhoto #IGReads #ILoveBooks #WhatToRead #ReadThisBook #ReadThis #BookAddict #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpVhYJ0vWKh/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 28 of 2023 The Fox and The Dryad by @skellygraves OMG, I loved this book. The dynamics between Briar and Malric were delicious, the dancing was perfect, the snark and dialogues were *chef's kiss* Briar is a human chasing perfection on the ballet stage, Malric is running from his controlling mum, and their stories intersect in the most fantastic way. Briar has my heart with their sarcasm, and desire for perfection, and slutty, slutty ways. Malric is fey and utter perfection. I was lucky enough that Kellen trusted me with an ARC, and I have to say you have created perfection once again. I love the Rowan Blood world so much. 5 out of 5 stars, with 5 out of 5 🌶 Full swreview on Goodreads and Amazon. Oh, and I have this in the ebook and have ordered the signed paperback from Kellen's Etsy store. #RowanBlood #TheFoxAndTheDryad #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #BooksOfIG #Books #Bibliophile #Bookish #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #BookSuggestions #BookRecommendations #BookPics #BookLover #ILoveBooks #WhatToRead #ReadThisBook #ReadThis #BookAddict #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpSwfOWpcsW/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 27 of 2023 Small Favors by @penchant4words I loved House of Salt and Sorrow when I read it, and I was excited to see about this book, but I didn't clue in that this has horror elements, so when listening to it, I got creeped out. It was deliciously creepy, and I really liked the characters, particularly the boy that Ellerie gave a name to and Sadie. Spooky, small isolated rural pioneer town, caught up in religious fervor, creepy monsters in the woods, realities of farm life, tragedy strikes, and the weight of responsibility lies on an 18 year old girl. Recommend for those that like Young Adult horror. 4 out of 5 stars. Full review on Goodreads. #YAHorror #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #BooksOfIG #Books #Bibliophile #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #BookRecommendations #BookPics #BookReader #ReadersOfIG #BookPhoto #IGReads #BookLover #ILoveBooks #WhatToRead #ReadThisBook #BookAddict #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpQcZRQvnAc/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 26 of 2023 The Candles are Burning by @thewordslinger This was a spooky read that was perfectly set in Savannah, Georgia, which is one of the spookiest places that I've ever lived in. I could feel the deep south air and was intrigued by the story and characters. I liked this one a lot and would love to read more! 4 out of 5 stars! Recommend if you like spooky, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil vibes. #ShortStory #SpookyRead #BookFlatLay #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #BooksOfIG #Books #Bibliophile #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookSuggestions #BookRecommendations #BookPics #WhatToRead #ReadThisBook #ReadThis #BookAddict #Bookaholic (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpNrZKpr1jI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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Book 25 of 2023 A Bump in Boohail by @kimberlylemming I loved this little interlude in the Mead Mishaps Realm. Cinnamon is still one of my favorite characters, and Fallon is so sweet. Samhain is here, Fallon is acting weird, Cinnamon is avoiding the issue...and of course, hijinks ensue. This novella is super cute and adorable. 5 out of 5 stars. Full review on Goodreads. #BookFlatLay #Novella #BookstagramAesthetic #BookstagramFlatLay #BookNerd #GoodReads #Books #Bibliophile #BookDragon #Bookstagram #BookSuggestions #BookRecommendations #BookPics #WhatToRead #ReadThisBook #ReadThis (at Idaho) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpLDibcL1OA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=