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Another little post about me 🌸

This one includes some other forms of media that I enjoy outside of books. If we have similar tastes than let's be friends. ☺️

#bookstagram #booksta #booklover #fantasyreader #fantasybooks Bold what text that says 'Get to know me in' with a large pink '5' below it. Below the five is a picture of a girl with light skin tone, and shoulder-length light brown hair that curls at the ends. She is wearing a light grey top with a pattern of light pink flowers across it. The background is tinted pink and shows an open book with three pink tulips laid atop it. Along the edges of the image are decorative light blue sparkles. by @cascadingpages

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a month ago

My Fall TBR 🍂

There are so many books I want to read this fall! I'm not sure I'll be able to read all of them, but I'm going to try to read as many as I can. In fact, I've already started The Library of the Unwritten!

Which ones should I prioritize? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#bookstagram #bookrecs #fantasybooks
#influencemytbr #falltbr The background is a cloudy sky tinted dark green. In the center is bold, white text that reads 'influence my fall TBR'. White leaves go around the edges of the image. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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a month ago

I will always read the popular books. Anytime I see a book getting a lot of attention on social media I immediately add it to my library hold list. 📚📱

These are a few books that I thought were worth the hype, those that disappointed me, and a few underrated books that I wish were talked about more.

Have you read any of these? Do you agree of disagree with my rankings? Let me know in the comments! 👇 by @cascadingpages

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2 months ago

Book First Lines ✍️

A good first line is everything! They set the stage, and can really hook you and make you want to know more about a story. Here are some books that I thought did that really well:

🩷 Scythe
🩷 The Familiar
🩷 The Space Between Here & Now
🩷 Strange the Dreamer
🩷 Revelle
🩷The Library of the Unwritten

Which one's your favourite? Let me know in the comments.👇

#bookstagram #bookrecs #fantasybooks #underratedbooks #bookfirstlines

*First time Instagram has accused me of using AI. For the record, I don't use AI, only elements from Canva. Bold, white text in the middle says, "Convincing you to read books based on their first line." The background is tinted pink and shows several open books with dried flowers on them. Decorative light pink leaves are in each corner of the image. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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14 hours ago

I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell • 2⭐️

💁‍♀️ Age: Adult
✨ Genre: Urban Fantasy
📱 Format: Ebook

This was almost like Katabasis if it were a rom-com. Unfortunately, I was not a big fan of this book. It came off as flat and surface-level. Most of the dialogue consisted of short, blunt sentences with little to no emotion, and as a result, I struggled to feel anything for the characters. I actually found Brie pretty useless and annoying. She also thinks McDonald's fries are the worst, which greatly offended me. To make matters worse, the world-building was underdeveloped and full of plot holes. As a whole, the book read really awkward and sloppy to me. I was hoping for a little more depth and nuance. While the idea was fun, this needed a ton more development.

What are your thoughts on McDonald's fries? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#bookstagram #ihopethisemailfindsyouinhell #mackenziereed #romcom #romantasy The book cover for I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell by Mackenzie Reed is in the center, with two white stars above it. The background is tinted purple and shows a scene of a road with a yellow line in the middle and grassy fields on either side. Above the road is a sky with a setting sun. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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My hold list on Libby is packed with recent releases! There are 37 books on there right now, and I'm looking forward to every single one of them!

I've actually reached the hold limit on my best library card, and now need to wait to for some of these to become available so I can add more. 🥲

Have you read any of these? Are any also on your tbr? Let me know in the comments.👇 'What's on my Libby hold list' is at the top, written in white, uppercase text. Below is a picture of a smiling girl with a light skin tone and light brown hair past her shoulders, with bangs across her forehead, wearing a pink T-shirt. The background is light blue and shows a grid of ebooks and audiobooks in the Libby app. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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3 days ago

The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass • 5⭐️

💁‍♀️ Age: Adult
✨ Genre: Urban Fantasy
📱 Format: Ebook

I was immediately intrigued by the unique concept of this book. I mean, her twin sister disappears, and suddenly nobody remembers her; how could I not pick this up? The atmosphere is quite mysterious. At first, I wasn't sure where the story was headed, as her father's tapes about Vietnam and her sister's journals and emails felt disconnected from the main narrative. However, once I reached the halfway point, everything came together, the stakes doubled, and things became truly intense! It was at that point that I really began to enjoy the book. I also found the discussions about the impact of technology on our lives interesting. Even though this is a historical novel, I thought it also reflected today's society, especially with the rise of AI. Overall, this was a compelling read. While the final chapter left some loose ends that made me wonder if there might be a sequel, I'm satisfied with the ending we got, even if there isn't one.

What was the last book that had you instantly hooked? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#bookstagram #leslyepenelope #zaharadouglass #bookrecs #underratedbooks The book cover for The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass by Leslye Penelope is in the center, with five white stars above it. The background is tinted purple and shows a computer with lines of code. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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4 days ago

September Wrap-Up 🍂

This has been such an outstanding reading month! I don't think I've ever had this many 5 star reads in one month before! 🤩

I've been reading a lot of new releases lately and haven't made as much progress on my fall tbr as I'd like, but hopefully I will read more of the books on that list next month.

My top books of the month were:
🧡 The Library of the Unwritten
🧡 The Gods Will Sing Our Song
🧡 House of Earth and Blood
🧡 A Trade of Blood
🧡 You'll Love It Here
🧡 Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass
🧡 Romantic Hero
🧡 The Courting of Bristol Keats

What was your best book of the month? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#bookstagram #bookrecs #monthlywrapup
#septemberreads #fantasybooks At the top is a bold, white, uppercase heading that reads 'September 2026 Wrap Up'. Under the heading is a light pink rectangle with dark grey text that says '17 books read, 9 new favourites, and 4 DNFs'. Underneath are four book covers in a row. First is the cover for Soulmatch by Rebecca Danzenbaker with the text 'First' below it. Next is the cover for Together We Rot by Skyla Arndt with the text 'Last' below it. Third is the cover for The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith with the text 'Best' below it. Lastly is the cover for I Hope This Email Finds You in Hell by Mackenzie Reed with the text 'Worst' below it. The background is tinted orange and is covered in maple leaves. This background is on all images in the carousel. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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5 days ago

Silvercloak • 3.5 ⭐️

📚 Series: Silvercloak Saga 1/3
💁‍♀️ Age: Adult
⚔️ Genre: Fantasy
📱 Format: Ebook

The plot of this book was similar to many I’ve read, which made it predictable. That said, it was quite dark, which surprised and often disturbed me. I found the world-building really interesting, and I became more invested in the story the further I got into it. Still, something felt slightly off about the character writing. They seemed strangely inconsistent and did a lot of dumb things, which annoyed me. Also, I found the two main characters a little overpowered for my liking. So even though this had a lot of potential, I had mostly mixed feelings by the end.

Have you read this yet? Let me know what your thoughts were in the comments! 👇

#bookstagram #silvercloak #laurasteven #lksteven #fantasybooks The book cover for Silvercloak by L.K. Steven is in the center, with three and a half white stars above it. The background shows a close-up of rippling dark red silk fabric. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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7 days ago

A book rec for each letter of my name:

🩷 Keeper of the Lost Cities
🩵 Ace of Shades
💚 Seek the Traitor's Son
🩷 Scythe
🩵 Illuminae
💚 Divine Rivals
🩷 Yesteryear

I highly recommend all of these books! Let me know in the comments how many of these you've read.👇

#bookstagram #mynameinbooks #bookrecs #bookchallange #booktrends Large, bold, white text in the center says, "books for each letter in my name." The background is tinted green and shows a shelf full of books. White hand-drawn X's and light purple O's are scattered across the top and bottom of the image. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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8 days ago

You'll Love It Here • 5⭐️

💁‍♀️ Age: Adult
🏙️ Genre: Contemporary, Humour
📱 Format: Ebook

Natalie Sue's books are always super fun and heartwarming. This one was relatable to me as someone who lives in a smaller building. Overall, I found this book very similar to I Hope This Finds You Well in terms of plot and characters. I was very invested in the tenants' lives. They were all realistically flawed, and even though they seemed unlikable at first, you come to care for them by the end. There was also a sweet romance subplot. While the ending was predictable, it was really satisfying. I think this book would be perfect for anyone looking for something lighthearted and hopeful!

What was the last book you finished in a day? Let me know in the comments! 👇

#bookstagram #bookrecs #youllloveithere #nataliesue The book cover for You’ll Love It Here by Natalie Sue is in the center, with five white stars above it. The background is tinted bright blue and shows the front of an apartment building. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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9 days ago

My tbr of shame 🫣

These are some popular books that have been on my to-read list for a long time. I'm intimidated by all of them.

Which ones do I really need to read? Let me know in the comments! 👇 At the top is white, bold text that says "my TBR of shame." Below is a picture of a smiling girl with light skin tone and light brown hair pulled back, with bangs across her forehead, wearing rose-gold glasses and a yellow T-shirt. Pink, orange, and green sparkles surround the girl. The background is tinted green and shows a shelf full of books. taken in BOOKSTA by @cascadingpages

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