Happy September, loves! October is like “the book release month” therefore, September is going to be “when Melanie reads all her damn ARCS month!” Well, hopefully! But these are the ten books that I hope to read and love this month! 💛
➽ Blanca y Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore
Publication Date: October 9th, 2018 by Feiwel & Friends
September 15th through October 15th is National Hispanic Heritage here in the United States! I’m really going to put an emphasis on reading ownvoices Latinx books during these next two months, but what better way to start than with my queen, Anna-Marie McLemore!
➽ Fight or Flight by Samantha Young
Publication Date: October 9th, 2018 by Berkley
Also, Julie, Chelsea, and Natasha are hosting Contemporary-A-Thon from Sept. 17th through Sept. 23rd! So, I’m going to read all the contemporary ARCs I have during that week and try to make them fit for the challenges! Therefore, Fight or Flight fits for the five star prediction challenge and maybe for initials somewhere on the cover, because of the M in Samantha (yeah, I know I’m stretching, haha!)
➽ The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
Publication Date: October 30th, 2018 by Berkley
And this one fits for a diverse read for Contemporary-A-Thon, because this is ownvoices for a black main character! Also, I’m so hyped to read this because I loved The Wedding Date so much!
➽ Girl Made of Stars by Ashley Herring Blake
This is probably the only non-ARC I’m going to read for Contemporary-A-Thon, maybe besides a graphic novel, because I can’t resist picking up this book. This book is so many of my friends’ favorite book of the year, and I just know I’m going to love it, too! Also, it fits the challenges for a new to you author, and it’s about a dark subject matter.
➽ Damsel by Elana K. Arnold
Publication Date: October 2nd, 2018 by Balzer + Bray
This one is actually getting a lot of “negative” reviews because of the dark contents in this book, but when I read the synopsis a long while ago, I was completely enthralled. We will see how it goes, but I predict that I will end up really enjoying this one.
➽ For a Muse of Fire (For a Muse of Fire #1) by Heidi Heilig
Publication Date: September 25th, 2018 by Greenwillow Books
This is an ownvoices Asian inspired fantasy that I can’t resist picking up any longer! This book has to do with tyranny, and rebellion, and I’m pretty sure it has something to do with music, and I’m just here for it all honestly.
➽ Shadow of The Fox (Shadow of the Fox #1) by Julie Kagawa
Publication Date: October 2nd, 2018 by Harlequin Teen
I love Julie Kagawa more than I have words to express. This is probably the book I’m most looking forward to for the last half of 2018. And this is going to be a love letter to Japanese legends, lore, and mythos.
➽ The Sisters of the Winter Wood by Rena Rossner
Publication Date: September 25th, 2018 by Redhook
This book is giving me major The Bear and the Nightingale vibes! Two sisters, remote Russian village, house set in the woods. I actually have super high hopes for this one. And I’m buddy reading it with Jules at JA Ironside! ❤
➽ Phoenix Unbound (Fallen Empire #1) by Grace Draven
Publication Date: September 25th, 2018 by Ace Books
This is a fantasy romance that all of my friends have completely adored! And I was so happy when an ARC showed up on my doorstep! Because honestly? All I want to read is fantasy romance, but it’s actually harder to find than you’d think!
➽ The Darkdeep (The Darkdeep #1) by Ally Condie & Brendan Reichs
Publication Date: October 2nd, 2018 by Bloomsbury
This is middle grade horror that everyone is comparing the Stranger Things. That’s honestly all I know about it, but that was enough to have me request it, apparently! I hope to love this one!
Okay, my loves! I think that’s it! I have a few other October release to read, too, but they drop later in the month! Seriously, I hope I am prepared to read this month, because I have a lot on the TBR pile! I hope you all had an amazing August, and I’m wishing you all the love and happy reading this September! 🍂
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I need to pick up Girl made of stars myself ⭐️ I have seen so many people raving over it! This pile of glorious books looks like it will keep you busy! *sprinkles energy dust for reading* 💕 HAPPY READING AS ALWAYS 📖
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Let me know if you want to buddy read it for contemporary-a-thon this month ,love! Hehehe! And thank you… I need ALL the energy dust! Happy September and happy reading, love! 💖xx
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There is a contemporary-a-thon this month?? That sounds like my jam 😍😍😍 I need to find out more about this 💕 girl, I am sending you ALL the energy dust. Us bookworm need to sti
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Stick together *⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Hehehe! Yesssss, Eliza love! And just youtube it and you’ll see Pages and Pens and Chelsea Dollin Read’s announcement! Happy reading, beautiful! 💛xx
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1) YOU MUST LIVETEXT ME ALL THE THOUGHTS ABOUT GIRL MADE OF STARS 2) I can’t wait to buddy read Blanca y Roja with you 😘 3) aaaaand speaking of buddy reads, I have an eARC of Shadow of the Fox if you wanna…you know…read it with me 😎😎
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1.) I PROMISE! 2.) I can’t wait to buddy read it with you either, my love! And… 3.) HOLY SHIT, YES, PLEASE! I am busy the first week of September (I need to be home already, lmao) But yes! Please yes! I bet Shadow of the Fox ends up on my best of 2018, and I’d be so honored to read with you! Happy September and happy reading, love! 💖xx
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You have such an amazing list there!!
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Awh, thank you so much! Happy September and happy reading, love! 💖xx
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Nice collection, I have shadow of the fox in my TBR too!
And I am interested in your thoughts on Blanca Y Roja!
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I’m such a fangirl of both the authors… I predict to fall in love with both! Hehe! 💖xx
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Awesome TBR 😀 I hope you love these, I’m also planning on reading The Sisters of the Winter Wood this month 💜💜
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Thank you so much, love! Let me know if you want to buddy read it! 💖xx
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You’re welcome 😀 I’d love to if you don’t mind me joining you 💜💜
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I’d be HONORED! I will say that I think I might start it on the 4th or so… but no pressure or anything like that! But let me know, beautiful! 💖xx
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Thank you the 4th works great for me, I’ve never buddy read a book before so looking forward to this 😀💜💜💜
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Yayyyy! I’m so excited! 💛xx
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Julie Kagawa is one of my favorite authors. I’m super excited for Shadow Of The Fox! It’s one of my top anticipated reads of this year. I also can’t wait to read Phoenix Unbound, and The Sisters of The winterwood.
I hope you have a great reading month! 🙂
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If you want to buddy read ANY of those – you let me know! And yeah, Julie Kagawa is a gift to the entire world! I just know we are going to love it! 💖xx
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Mel I want to read The Girl made of Stars for a long time now and Grace Draven was one of my best discovery with Eidolon! Happy reading 😉
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If you want to buddy read either this month, you let me know, love! 💖xx
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I hope you love these books! 🙂
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Thank you so much, love! 💖xx
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I’m really looking forward to Darkdeep as I like both authors. Plus there’s that awesome premise.😁
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Awh, this makes me hella excited! I don’t know either author, but I have even higher hopes now! I hope you’re having happy reading, love! 💖xx
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Thanks Melanie. I’ve been lucking out with good books lately.☺️
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I hear we have a buddy read going for Blanca and Roja! I think I’m also reading shadow of the fox soooooo 🤷🏼♀️ man I’m just such trash for buddy reads. Happy reading boo!
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Lol! You are always welcome! I’m reading Shadow of the Fox on the 7th! And Blanca y Roja on the 15th! Let me know if you’re down, boo! 💖xx
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Def Blanca y Roja lemme check on fox
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Ahh, I hope you enjoy Girl Made of Stars as much as I did! It’s such an amazing book. 💗 I hope you have an amazing reading month, Mel! ☺️
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I have a feeling I will, Dezzy love! *crosses everything just in case though* Hehe! I love you and I hope you’re having amazing reading right now, love! 💖xx
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Oh I just finished The Proposal and adored it! Hope you do to. Happy reading!
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Oh this just makes me even more excited, Grace! Thank you, love! And happy reading! 💖xx
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Good luck with your TBR! I was better with my NG requests and only have 4 October ARCs to release. Happy reading, love!
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Look at you, babe! I STAN ONE WOMAN (and it’s you)! September is going to be… a bit chaotic! But the rest of the year should be smooth sailing… hopefully! *crosses everything* I love you! Happy reading! 💛xx
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Thank you love and I wish you all the success with your reads, may they all be 5 stars!
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I hope you get it all done!
Girl made of stars looks very good, judging by the cover.
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Awh, thank you so much, love! And… I think you’re going to be right with your feeling on that one! Hehe! Happy reading, babe! ❤xx
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The Darkdeep sounds like something I’d enjoy – I’ve read both of those authors and the collaboration is intriguing.
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Oh wow, that makes me hella more excited! They are both new to me authors, but the premise sounds amazing! I hope we both love it, Teri! Happy reading! 💛xx
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That seems like a great TBR. Happy reading!
Eline
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Thank you so very much, Eline! Happy reading, love! 💕xx
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