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Book Review – The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
I ran, well walked but very quickly, to my local bookstore to pick up this book on publication day! I even did a cute little reel (my first one!) on my insta which you can check out: @mariamsbookmark This book is EVERYTHINGGG… Honestly one of the best that I read this year and reminded me, as if I needed reminding, why it was my most anticipated release this autumn! I loved it so much that I read it all in one sitting, no breaks for the bathroom or food or anything… even after I finished it, I sat there quietly staring at the wall, panicking on the inside about how…
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Book Review – The Drowned Woods by Emily Llyod-Jones
I can’t even express how happy I am to be back writing a book review! Besides almost every other bookish thing on this blog, my other fav thing to post is book reviews. Being able to gush or express my emotions from reading a book that either gripped me or maybe, sadly, didn’t and discuss it with other readers is what I think most book bloggers do this for! The Drowned Woods was published last month and it made its way into my September TBR. I mean look at that gorgeous cover and tell me it’s not making its way onto your TBR too? Note: this is a non-spoilery review…
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7 YA Must-Read Fantasy Series To Fall Into This Season
As we dive further into September, I cannot help the growing smile on my face as the leaves are ever so slowly falling, the pumpkin spice everything is making it’s way back into my life, and the plethora of books piled up ready to be read. That being said, am I the only one who thinks the absolute best time to read Fantasy (besides all year round ;)) is in Autumn? Whether you are new to YA Fantasy or not, here are some of the best (completed and fully released) series that you should read this Autumn. (In no particular order… otherwise it would have been the hardest thing I…
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Welcome to Mariam’s Bookmark + September TBR
Hi Everyone! I am almost too excited to be writing this, I actually needed to take a few breaks just writing the title!! Welcome to Mariam’s Bookmark! If you’ve been here a while, you know this blog operated under a different name – Realm of Bookish Beauty. While I loved that name and the entire blog as a whole, I found myself caught up in life, dealing with my mental health, and so many other things that kept me from really doing what I love – reading books and writing about it! I decided to change a few things, develop new habits, approach my mental health with positivity, and seeking…
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Bookish Brands I Absolutely Love + Two Years of Blogging Giveaway
As an ultimate and avid book lover and reader, being an obsessive fangirl kinda comes along with that package. At first, I would hide my obsessions from people because I really thought they would think I’m crazy for being so invested in a book or character, but after a while, I said screw ’em. I love that I love books and bookish things so fiercely. I love having book inspired candles, attire, house decor, and posters littered across my house. And here are some brands that help make a fangirl’s dreams come true!! Note: I am not sponsored at all by any of these brand… although I would have no…
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Review – Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin
Eeeeeeeepppp! I seriously missed this blog and everyone here sooooo freaking much! A lot has happened! I officially moved house, I may have started a new job, and I have been eating my feelings – there is a whole other post on this coming soon – buuuttt… I am back and ready to blog my heart out!! This post has been long overdue. I am so so excited to write this review because the first book I ever reviewed on this blog is Serpent & Dove by the wonderful Shelby Mauhrin, the first book in this series!!! I don’t know where to begin with talking about this book, so I’ll…
