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    Hi, I'm Suzanne. Proofreader by day, book blogger by night, devourer of books 24/7. My reading tastes: Basically you name it, I probably like it. I read a lot of contemporary and historical, both adult and YA, and I've also been enjoying more and more fantasy lately. Hobbies include: buying and hoarding of books, rambling about books to anyone who will listen, and trying to recommend books to my family and friends whether they are readers or not - because seriously, how can you not love to read books?

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    Review - SET ON YOU by Amy Lea. . Happy Friday ev Review - SET ON YOU by Amy Lea. 
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Happy Friday everyone! If you’re looking for a fun and sexy contemporary romance to kick off your weekend reading, look no further than SET ON YOU. It’s Amy Lea’s debut and it is a delight! 
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It follows Crystal Chen, a biracial curvy fitness influencer. Crystal has built a huge social media following by sharing her own fitness journey and by being supportive to others who aren’t a size zero but who are also looking to improve their overall fitness. For Crystal, the gym is her happy place but it’s not about losing weight. It’s about being strong and healthy, the best version of her self. 
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I really loved Crystal. She’s so inspirational, but she’s also just such a well drawn, realistic and relatable character. She’s also hilarious to watch when the new guy at the gym, sexy firefighter Scott Ritchie, seems to be going out of his way to annoy her. He does things that get her so flustered, to the extent that she declares him her “gym nemesis” and it’s an all out workout war between them. 
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There’s a definite rivals to lovers vibe and as much as I loved watching the sparks fly when they’re in rivals mode, I enjoyed it even more as they got to know each other better. They have amazing chemistry and i was so thrilled when we finally got some steamy scenes between them. 
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Aside from the fun and sexy moments, I also really enjoyed the social media aspect of Crystal’s journey - her recording content, dealing with trolls, and especially her discussing the impact online haters can have on a person’s fitness journey and overall self esteem. 
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SET ON YOU is the perfect balance of delivering an important message while also being a sexy and entertaining delight! 
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Thanks to Berkley Romance and Keely at Book Sparks for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
    Review - BOOK LOVERS by Emily Henry. I love Emil Review - BOOK LOVERS by Emily Henry. 

I love Emily Henry’s books, but I think her latest novel Book Lovers may be my new favorite. 
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I love bookish characters and the enemies-to-lovers romance trope and Henry gave me both. The story follows Nora Stephens, a literary agent with a take no prisoners attitude when it comes to her clients.  This has earned her the nickname "Shark" among her peers.  In the opening pages, we get to watch Nora butt heads with a rival in the publishing industry, the handsome but broody editor, Charlie Lastra.  Sparks fly between them and even though Nora swears she hates the guy, she can't seem to get Charlie off her mind.  Things get very interesting, to say the least, when the two of them unexpectedly end up in the tiny town of Sunshine Falls, NC at the same time. 
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I loved Nora because she's such a complex character.  She may be a shark on the job, but when it comes to her younger sister, Libby, Nora's softer side comes out.  They lost their mom when they were young and so Nora has practically raised Libby. You can just tell Nora and Libby have been through a lot together and their close bond is very moving to witness. Libby and a much needed girls' trip before baby number 3 arrives is the reason why Nora is in Sunshine Falls, and as part of their trip, Libby has created a “bucket list” of sorts for her and Nora to complete – wear flannel, date a local, go skinny dipping, etc. Many entertaining moments ensue as the list forces Nora way outside of her comfort zone.
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The sisterly bond was everything for me, but the romantic element wasn't too shabby either, particularly if you enjoy your enemies to lovers with a side of slow burn, which I very much do! It turns out that Charlie is actually from Sunshine Falls and is home dealing with some complicated family issues. I really loved watching Nora discover there’s a lot more to Charlie than his handsome broodiness as their relationship evolved.
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Book Lovers made me laugh, it made me cry, and it left me with a big smile on my face. I also devoured it in a day so if you’re looking for a beach read, this is a perfect choice! 
 
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    QOTD: Are you a dog person, a cat person, both or QOTD: Are you a dog person, a cat person, both or neither? 
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I’m technically both, although my dog Winston is my preferred reading companion. (Don’t tell my cat Ninja I said that though! 😅)
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Here Winston is keeping me company while I read Amy Lea’s fun new novel, Set On You. 
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    QOTD: What is your most anticipated read of the ye QOTD: What is your most anticipated read of the year? 
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One of mine is Book of Night by Holly Black. My preorder arrived yesterday and I’m already almost finished with it. It’s dark, twisty, mysterious, and just oh so good! 
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    My May TBR. 🌷🌻🌸📚 . Happy Sunday everyo My May TBR. 🌷🌻🌸📚
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Happy Sunday everyone! Here’s my list of May hopefuls. Have you read any of these? Which one should I read first? The Midnight Library and A Flicker in the Dark are leftovers from my April TBR so I’ll probably start with those but I’m open to suggestions. 😊
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    Happy Saturday all! Is there anything better than Happy Saturday all! Is there anything better than #bookmail to kick off the weekend? 
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Thanks so much to @williammorrowbooks for this gifted copy of The Lost Summers of Newport. 
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From the New York Times bestselling team of Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White—a novel of money and secrets set among the famous summer mansions of Newport, Rhode Island, spanning over a century from the Gilded Age to the present day.

“Three stories elegantly intertwine in this clever and stylish tale of murder and family lies…This crackerjack novel offers three mysteries for the price of one.”--Publishers Weekly (starred review)”
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Doesn’t it sound fantastic? I can’t wait to dive in! 😊
    ☕️Match Your Mug Stack☕️ . Books Featured: ☕️Match Your Mug Stack☕️
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Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, 
Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey, Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren, Float Plan by Trish Doller, and Little White Lies Jennifer Lynn Barnes. 
 

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    Coffee and Currently Reading. . QOTD: Do you have Coffee and Currently Reading. 
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QOTD: Do you have a go-to beverage for when you’re reading? 
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Mine is the Breakfast Blend light roast coffee from @greenmtncoffee. It’s one of the few things I buy in bulk since I drink so much of it. I will occasionally swap it out for a glass of wine but that’s rare these days. 
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I started reading The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas last night and I’m loving it so much! Enemies to lovers and fake dating are just *chef’s kiss* for me. 😍
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    Review: FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK by Elissa Sussman. Review: FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK by Elissa Sussman. 

Chani is an up and coming journalist who lands the interview of a lifetime, Gabe Parker, an A List celebrity, who also happens to be Chani’s celebrity crush.  Her interview with Gabe ends up spanning the course of a weekend and it’s pretty clear that something more happened than just your standard interviewer-interviewee relationship.  So clear, in fact, that the interview goes viral, with everyone dying to know what really happened.

Jump ahead ten years and Chani is asked to reunite with Gabe for another interview, this time in an attempt to revive his career because apparently Gabe has been dealing with some pretty major issues since his first meeting with Chani all those years ago.  Chani knows she will have to face long-buried feelings about Gabe and their first encounter if she interviews him again but can’t deny that she’s still drawn to her old crush.

I loved that this story unfolds through a dual timeline where one timeline focuses on the initial meeting between Chani and Gabe, while the other delves into what they have both been dealing with in the 10 years since they last saw each other.  It isn’t just Gabe who has had to face some demons; Chani has had some major stuff to deal with as well.

I can’t say I fully bought into the idea of a celebrity/fan relationship, but I thought the author did a wonderful job of making it seem plausible.  There is definite chemistry between Gabe and Chani, and I also loved that he was a fan of her writing. He had done his research prior to meeting her & came across as actually more supportive of her career than her actual boyfriend at the time. 

Even though I was iffy on a relationship blooming between Chani & Gabe, I really liked both characters & was into seeing how their personal journeys played out regardless of whether the relationship grew into anything more.  Filled with heartbreak & hope, Funny You Should Ask is an engrossing story that will have you fully invested in these characters' lives & hopeful for the direction their futures will take, whether separate or together.

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Thanks to @netgalley for the gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
    Happy Monday all! What do you have going on this w Happy Monday all! What do you have going on this week? I work for an accounting  firm so it’s a big deadline week and I’m already wishing I had more hours in the day. 😅
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Seems like a fitting time to do the #timebookstack challenge. I was tagged by @darciahelle and this fun challenge was created by @booksplantsetc. 
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Here are the books I found that reference time:
⏱Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
⏱The Hours
⏱A Tale for the Time Being
⏱The Midnight Library 
⏱Home Before Dark
⏱A Flicker in the Dark
⏱Shadows of Pecan Hollow 
⏱Survive the Night
⏱A Conjuring of Light 
⏱Next Year in Havana
    QOTD: If a movie or TV series is based off of a bo QOTD: If a movie or TV series is based off of a book, do you always read the book before watching? 
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For me, the answer is almost always yes, with the most recent exception to that being Bridgerton. I couldn’t resist the hype and then became addicted to the Netflix series. I’m actually just finally getting around to starting the first book now so I’m curious to see which I think is better. 
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    Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope your week is going Happy Wednesday, everyone! Hope your week is going well. A few days ago I was tagged by @darciahelle to do the #optimismstack or #glasshalffull #bookstack challenge, which was created by @books.turning.brains to show off your books with optimistic titles. 
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This was harder than I thought it would be, but here are the titles I found.

📚The Garden of Small Beginnings by Abbi Waxman
📚Everyone is Beautiful by Katherine Center
📚The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby Jimenez
📚Paris is Always a Good Idea by Jenn McKinlay
📚Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 
📚Very Sincerely Yours by Kerry Winfrey.
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Have you read any of these?
    QOTD: Who are your auto-buy authors? . I have man QOTD: Who are your auto-buy authors? 
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I have many but when it comes to historical fiction, Kate Quinn is definitely at the top of my list. I loved and highly recommend her novels, The Alice Network, The Huntress, and The Rose Code. 
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My pre-order of her latest, The Diamond Eye, arrived today and I can’t wait to dive in and learn more about this quiet bookworm who becomes history’s deadliest sniper during WWII.
    My April TBR. 🌷🌻🌸📚 . Happy Saturday ev My April TBR. 🌷🌻🌸📚
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Happy Saturday everyone! Here’s my list of April hopefuls. Have you read any of these? Which one should I read first? 
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    QOTD: What’s the last book you read that kept yo QOTD: What’s the last book you read that kept you turning pages late into the night? 
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For me, it’s my current read BLOOD SCION by @deborahfalaye. I started reading it last night and was hooked immediately by its gripping plot and captivated by its fearless and determined heroine. I’m exhausted today but it’s totally worth it and I’m already predicting BLOOD SCION will be one of my favorite reads this month!  And how stunning is that cover?! 😍
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Synopsis:  Following one girl’s journey of magic, injustice, power, and revenge, this deeply felt and emotionally charged debut from Deborah Falaye, inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian mythology, is a magnetic combination of A Song of Wraiths and Ruin and Daughter of Smoke and Bone that will utterly thrill and capture readers.
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This is what they deserve. They wanted me to be a monster. I will be the worst monster they ever created.
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Fifteen-year-old Sloane can incinerate an enemy at will—she is a Scion, a descendant of the ancient Orisha gods.

Under the Lucis’ brutal rule, her identity means her death if her powers are discovered. But when she is forcibly conscripted into the Lucis army on her fifteenth birthday, Sloane sees a new opportunity: to overcome the bloody challenges of Lucis training, and destroy them from within.

Sloane rises through the ranks and gains strength but, in doing so, risks something greater: losing herself entirely, and becoming the very monster that she abhors.
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Thanks to @mbc_books and @harpercollins for the gifted copy.
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