thebookish.nerd

Hey! I'm Chelsea :) I love to read. I collect books, graphic novels/comics and pop vinyls. I might have a bookmark addiction lol :) I read mainly YA fantsay. I enjoy getting to talk and share my love of books with others.

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"We’re raised to believe that if we do all the right things, the law will protect us. Reality is much harsher.”  ― M.K. England, The Disasters 🚀 🚀 Since I've been rainbowing my unread books, I've realized I need more yellow and orange books 😆 I've also realized that most fantasy books are black and that's what I mainly read 🚀 🚀 QOTD: Favorite color on a book? 🚀 🚀 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #sciencefiction #scifi #signed #signedbooks https://www.instagram.com/p/B0byXyfgBOb/?igshid=mkqbyr2p3pwd

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“Broken people don't hide from their monsters. Broken people let themselves be eaten.”  ― Francesca Zappia, Eliza and Her Monsters ⭐ ⭐ I'm in a contemporary mood. I think I'm going to binge read contemporary for a while. I know I can read them faster than sci-fi or fantasy. Plus I won't have to learn a new world. 😂 ⭐ ⭐ QOTD: Favorite Contemporary? ⭐ ⭐ #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #owlcratebook #owlcrate #contemporary https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz8v1mcAPAN/?igshid=uhh24a3e23w3

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"Once I stopped trying so damn hard to be someone else, I started to enjoy life. Being alone was hard, but better than feeling shitty about myself all the time" -Gloria Chao, American Panda 🍜 🍜 I've been cooking a lot of Asian food recently 😆 It's been so much fun! It's definitely different than what I'm use to cooking. I've actually learned a lot and I'm looking forward to learning more. I'm lucky that everything has turned out well so far. 🍜 🍜 QOTD: Favorite Asian dishes? 🍜 🍜 #booksofinstagram #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile https://www.instagram.com/p/BzgaHWkAp7j/?igshid=1qtt4it7s89vc

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“Sometimes the loveliest places harbor the worst monsters.”  ― Mindy McGinnis, A Madness So Discreet 🌳 🌳 I loved Female of the Species! So, I can't wait to read everything else Mindy McGinnis has written 😆 I was lucky enough to meet her last year during a book signing event and she's really nice! I hope I get to meet her again 😄 🌳 🌳 QOTD: What authors would you like to meet? 🌳 🌳 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #booksofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.nerd/p/BylCeKtAIcX/?igshid=1fem5yghv3yqt

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“Books are not made for furniture, but there is nothing else that so beautifully furnishes a house.” – Henry Ward Beecher 💜 💜 I'm so excited to finally have my copy of Aurora Rising! And I know what I'm binge reading tonight 😆 I already know I'm going to love this! 💜 💜 QOTD: What book are you hyped for? 💜 💜 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #jaykristoff #amiekaufman #aurorarising https://www.instagram.com/thebookish.nerd/p/ByIqfdXAFJR/?igshid=1d21tl1jpiocn

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“I barely know him. I guess that is every relationship. You start with nothing and maybe end with everything.”  ― Adam Silvera and Becky Albertalli, What If It's Us 😍 😍 Maybe I should have stayed on a book buying ban lol I've bought too many books this month 😆 I was trying to kept it under control and it didnt work. It doesn't help that I'm planning on going to a library book sale Saturday. 😍 😍 QOTD: how many books have you bought this month? 😍 😍 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile https://www.instagram.com/p/ByA2Mkkg82p/?igshid=9nlra5ql8kpc

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“It's about the courage to go for what you want, not just what you think you need. Sometimes we don't even know what that is.”  ― Sarah Dessen, Once and for All 💜 💜 Sarah Dessen's new book comes out next month! I'm so excited to get it! Ive read every single one of her books and I got to meet her last year 😍 shes definitely one of my all time favorite authors 💜 💜 QOTD: What new releases are you looking forward to? 💜 💜 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #sarahdessen #contemporary https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx-dtwrgNqu/?igshid=idy5he6v4u62

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Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale Review

Title: Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale

Author:Lauren Myracle

Genre: Graphic Novel

Publication Date: 5/7/19

Synopsis: When 15-year-old Selina Kyle, the girl who will grow up to be Catwoman, becomes homeless, she must confront questions of who she is and who she will become.

Selina rejects human cruelty, but sometimes it seems as though brute force is the only way to win. And if Selina is going to survive on the streets, she’ll have to learn to be tough. Can she find her humanity and reconcile toughness with her desire for community...and love?

Thoughts- This book was amazing, the characters were diverse. I really loved Salina! I thought she was amazing! It talked about mental illness and abuse and I think it was handled well. I thought the art and writing styles complimented each other. I couldn't put this book down I had to know what happens next.

Rating- ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Do I recommend it?- yes! I highly recommend this book! It was amazing!

*Disclaimer: I was provided a digital review copy on Netgalley for an honest

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*Disclaimer: I was provided a digital review copy on Netgalley for an honest review*

Title: Mera: Tidebreaker

Author: Danielle Paige

Genre: Graphic Novel

Publication Date: 4/02/19

Synopsis:  "Mera is teenage royalty, heir to the throne of Xebel, the other not-so-lost colony under the sea. But Mera is destined to wear a different crown, that of Atlantis. When the inhabitants of Xebel plot to overthrow their homeland of Atlantis, Mera is sent to kill the heir to the throne, Arthur Curry. As the unrest between their colonies grows, Mera and Arthur unexpectedly fall in love...will Arthur Curry be the king at Mera's side in Atlantis, or will he die under her blade?"

Characters- 7, there was moments when I wanted more from the characters but overall, I liked them

Atmosphere- 7, I think the art really complements the story to bring the world to live

Writing Style- 9, I liked the writing style and the art style was amazing and I loved it!

Plot- 7, there was some points in the plot that I didn't work or make sense but the overall plot was interesting

Intrigue- 8, it kept me hooked, I definitely want to read more

Logic- 5, the choices the characters made in the end confused me and didn't make sense

Enjoyment- 8 while there were things that bothered me, I still really enjoyed the story

Final Thoughts- I enjoyed this graphic novel. I thought the writing was nice and the artwork was amazing. It really complemented the story. It wasn't perfect, I had some problem with the plot and some things the characters did, and at moments I wanted more from the characters. Overall, I liked the story and I loved the art. It kept me turning the page and I wanted to see what happened next. I'm looking forward to reading more.

Rating- 7.2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Do I recommend it?- yes

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“Reading one book is like eating one potato chip.” – Diane Duane 📚 📚 This is my current read! I was lucky enough to win an arc in a giveaway. I'm hoping I like it 😄 so far I'm not that far into it, so I'm not sure how I feel about it yet 📚 📚 QOTD: What are you reading? 📚 📚 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #fantasy #advancereaderscopy #currentlyreading @rllafevers https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_MpinnosK/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=nqwn28tga1yh

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My Rating System

C. A. W. P. I. L. E.

C - Characters: Is there character development? Am I invested in the characters? Is there enough information about the characters?

A - Atmosphere: World building?

W - Writing Style: Do I like the writing style?

P - Plot: Is there problems with the plot?

I - Intrigue: Am I interested in the world? The characters? Do I want to continue the series?

L - Logic: Does it make sense?

E - Enjoyment: Did I enjoy the book?

Rating Scale 0-10

0-3 Very Poor

4-6 Mediocre

7-9 Really Good

10 Outstanding

Add together all the points and divide by to get the rating.

1.1-2.2 ⭐

2.3-4.5 ⭐⭐

4.6-6.9 ⭐⭐⭐

7-8.9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

9-10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When I use this system to rate Graphic Novels, I factor art style into writing style. I didn't create this rating system, I borrowed it from the Book Roast. I give her all the credit for it. Here's the link for her video about it: https://youtu.be/vcXoB38tSUI

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"Stars flickered around us, sweet darkness sweeping in. As if we were the only souls in a galaxy.”  ― Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Frost and Starlight 🌌 🌌 I've spent some time moving a bookcase around and reorganizing the books. It looks so much better lol who knew moving a bookcase a foot would change the look so much. 🌌 🌌 QOTD: How often so you rearrange your bookshelves? 🌌 🌌 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #acotar #acowar #acomaf #acofas https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8yiUwHPEJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1903o5nbs6m2i

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“Reading is essential for those who seek to rise above the ordinary.” – Jim Rohn 🐺 🐺 I'm so excited to read this! When I first discovered this book, I preordered it immediately lol I really hope I love it! 🐺 🐺 QOTD: What book did you buy this month you're excited to read? 🐺 🐺 #ya #yalit #yabooks #fantasy #wolves #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #yafantasy #biblophile @gamwyn https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs8ZIrEnPRz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=3xg3umepp7p5

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"You don't go into battle because you're sure of victory. You go into battle because it's the right thing to do." -C.J. Redwine, The Shadow Queen  🍎 🍎 I have no idea why I make a TBR lol I never follow it. Out of the ten books I put on it TBR, I've only read one. 🍎 🍎 QOTD: Do you follow your TBR? 🍎 🍎 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #retelling #snowwhite #fairytale @cjredwine https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs6Cu-Fnbtu/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=keewju9tw795

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"Moonlight drowns out all but the brightest stars.”  ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lord of the Rings 💜 💜 Since there was a snow storm, all of my family members are home. Which is nice but I'm seriously not getting any reading done lol we've been watching tv together pretty much all day. 💜 💜 QOTD: Favorite Classic movie? 💜 Print by @timelessprintsca 💜 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #lotr #lordoftherings #popfunko #popvinyl #legolas https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3coX2nyYN/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1icnt3a7ttfu5

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“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – Dr. Seuss 📚 📚 Tomorrow starts the #5dollarreads challenge! It was created by @creativechaotics. 📚 The challenge is to go on a book buying ban from January 21st to May 1st. (Not including bookish subscription boxes or preorders 😆) For every book I read during the book buying ban I will put $2 in a jar (I changed it from $5 to $2) and at the end I can use the money I "earned" to buy books or whatever I want. During my book buying ban I have decided to focus on buying new props and whatever else I need to help improve my pictures. 📚 📚 QOTD: What props should I get? 📚 📚 #ya #yalit #yabooks #youngadultbooks #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #Openbook #bookbuyingban #TBR https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs3BajJnuvF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ersq54ewjprb

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"There is not much difference between madness and devotion." -Supernatural 🔫 🔫 It's suppose to be snowing and freezing outside right now, but its not lol it's actually only dropped a few degrees. I'm hoping that the snow will hold off until tonight. I like the way snow looks but I don't actually like it 🔫 🔫 QOTD: Snow or rain? 🔫 Bookmark by @creativechaotics 💙 🔫 #reading #read #bookaddict #bookstagram #bookish #bookreview #bookmarks #books #bookgasm #bookstagrammer #bookgeek #bookphotography #booknerd #booklove #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookworm #bookquotes #bookinstagram #bookaholic #biblophile #supernatural https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs04WotH2Qx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7h5rrjq3kwnh