Well...it’s been awhile

To whoever finds this and reads this: It’s been about three years since I’ve actually put anything on this blog. I know. A long, long time. Ugh. But that’s college and life for you. Homework, tests, work, etc. get in the way. Do I hope to pick this blog up again? Maybe. I’ll be starting my new job soon, and I have no clue how busy I’ll be. But we’ll see what happens. Happy New Year! Ta...

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Jojo Moyes broke my heart: Me Before You and After You

Me Before You  Author: Jojo Moyes Goodreads: Lou Clark knows lots of things. She knows how many footsteps there are between the bus stop and home. She knows she likes working in The Buttered Bun tea shop and she knows she might not love her boyfriend Patrick. What Lou doesn't know is she's about to lose her job or that knowing what's coming is what keeps her sane. Will Traynor knows his motorcycle accident...

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So...yeah, time to face the facts...

Originally when I started this blog, it was for my own selfish benefits of just wanting an extra entry in different giveaways. Well, now I rarely see that option, so oh well. But it's time to fact facts. I'm an awful blogger. I haven't "blogged" anything since September 2015. Why? Freaking school. Freaking college. I know I'm getting a good education (hopefully) and will get a job afterwards that will not only allow me to pay back my debt, but...

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Update + Mini Reviews #11: Hello Again Rick Riordan!

So, long time no blog! What have I been doing for the past, I don't know, year? Well, as most of you know, I am in college. (At least, I hope someone is reading this.) Now I'm back. What sucks is that I never have time to read what I want. Well, I do, but I get distracted by other stuff. Anyway, it took me a year to finish The Serpent's Shadow by Rick Riordan because of all the college reading I had to do. ONE YEAR! That is ridiculous! What's...

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A Shell Full of Books: 2014-2015 + Announcement

Well, this is where I tell everyone what books I got over the past year. Honestly, it's a lot of fun. I hope people see books they want to read or haven't heard of.  Here they are! As you can see, I got a lot of books. And now... There are new books in the store! Please check them out!  ...

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Mini Reviews #10: Rick Riordan Edition

Title: The Throne of Fire (Kane Chronicles #2) Author: Rick Riordan Series: Yes Finished: Yes Source: Bought Goodreads Review: As always, Rick Riordan delivers a fantastic book of funniness and action and awesomeness. While I wish the romance was more spread out like it was in the Percy Jackson series, the book was still awesome. Unlike the first book, I found that this second book didn't remind me of any of the Percy Jackson books. It was...

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Review: Defy (Defy #1) by Sara B. Larson

Title: Defy (Defy #1) Author: Sara B. Larson Series: Yes Finished or ARC: Finished Source: Won Goodreads: Alexa Hollen is a fighter. Forced to disguise herself as a boy and serve in the king's army, Alex uses her quick wit and fierce sword-fighting skills to earn a spot on the elite prince's guard. But when a powerful sorcerer sneaks into the palace in the dead of night, even Alex, who is virtually unbeatable, can't prevent him from abducting her,...

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Review: Possess by Gretchen McNeil

Title: Possess Author: Gretchen McNeil Series: No Finished or ARC: Finished Source: Won....I think Goodreads: Rule #1: Do not show fear.Rule #2: Do not show pity.Rule #3: Do not engage.Rule #4: Do not let your guard down.Rule #5: They lie. Fifteen-year-old Bridget Liu just wants to be left alone: by her mom, by the cute son of a local police sergeant, and by the eerie voices she can suddenly and inexplicably hear. Unfortunately for Bridget,...

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I'm alive. Don't despair.

Well, if you are reading this, this means you have tumbled onto my blog by accident or get my emails. Anyway, I haven't posted anything in the last six, eight months because of COLLEGE!!! Yay me! Getting an education. Anyway, that takes up a bulk of my time. I don't know how others do it. Anyway, hopefully, a few new post will follow this one, including a few reviews of some awesome books mashed into one post (because it's been awhile and I really don't remember many of them in great detail). So please, bare with me. Soon, the Sandcastle Bookstore...

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A Shell Full of Books: 2013-2014

Well, it's been a long time since I've done one of these. I believe a year in fact. Anyway, this is where I post the books I got over the past year from people. And here they are! I've already read this one, and Racing Savannah, and I've loved them both! Read them! As you can see, I've gotten a lot of books over the past year. Plus, a bunch of e-books that I have bought/won and didn't write down. Thank you to everyone...

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