Happy Thursday, everyone! We’re almost at the weekend. Here’s today’s Three Hearts for Thursday stack. What heart color would you add to the emoji list? I’d choose aqua or light violet. Happy reading!
CHRISTMAS IN JULY GIRLS’ CATCH-UP
An amazing day filled with so many laughs, karaoke, fun craft activities, and great food with some of my favourite Melbourne bookish girls! I had the best time with you all yesterday—let’s organise the next one
• JULY READING WRAP-UP •
Happy Friday, everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful week and are looking forward to the weekend, because I definitely am. It was a very slow month for reading—I only finished 2 books before falling into a slump. But
GIVEAWAY WINNER
A few weeks ago, I won Indieverse Connects’ July Giveaway and received two incredible books from indie authors. The first arrived today: Yes, Sugar by Stevie Carter, plus amazing extras. I’m obsessed with the artwork and can’t wait
B R I D E • O F • D A R K W A T E R
I was so excited when these stunning artworks by Wendy Godding arrived! That finger lifting her chin—I’m obsessed. Bride of Darkwater is available September 22. Dive into this enemies-to-lovers romantasy with
REP PACKAGE
BOOKED & BLUSHED BOOK CO | @bookedandblushedbookco
So excited to share my Rep Package from the lovely Booked & Blushed Book Co! I’m obsessed with these adorable goodies. Use code ELYSE10 for a discount and support this Aussie small
Happy Pink Wednesday, everyone! What are you reading this Wednesday? I finished Two Twisted Crowns last night—or should I say it finished me. An incredible read and now one of my favorites. I highly recommend Rachel Gillig’s Shepherd King duology!
Happy Flatlay Friday, everyone! I hope you had a fantastic week and are ready for the weekend. What are your plans? I’m hoping to finish We Who Will Die and squeeze in one more quick read. Share your recommendations!
BOOK MAIL
Happy Wednesday, everyone! The Next Round by Eva Frances is a sweet, addictive second-chance romance about old friends, unresolved heartbreak, and a chance to rediscover love. I can’t wait to read it!
Ready for your next romantasy obsession? Bride of Darkwater by Wendy Godding delivers forced marriage, enemies to lovers, dragons, dark magic, and morally gray heroes. ARC applications are open until August 30.
NIGHTSHADE REVIEW
Autumn Woods | author
Four stars
She’s everything I’ve been asking the universe for, and she fucking hates me. Then I’ll love you with the same intensity that you hate me. I’ll always be here, Ophelia. A dark academia castle
Happy Monday, everyone! I hope you had a great weekend and are ready for the week ahead. Today’s blue stack features my first read of the month, Nightshade. I’m 30% in and really enjoying it so far. Happy reading!
Happy Sunday, everyone! Today’s Sunday Stack celebrates my sprayed edges. My special edition collection is growing slowly but surely—seeing sprayed edges on my shelf makes me happy. What’s your favorite special edition?
TWO TWISTED CROWNS by Rachel Gillig
Rating: 5 stars and beyond! A beautifully written masterpiece that emotionally destroyed me. This duology captured my heart and soul with twists, romance, heartbreak, and a perfect, devastating ending. One of my