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Could you be someone's second choice? - The Fallback by Eleanor Goymer Review

Could you be someone's second choice? - The Fallback by Eleanor Goymer Review

If we're still single at 40, want to get married?

Sep 21, 2024

Summer Vibes - Enemies to Lovers by Laura Jane Williams Review

Summer Vibes - Enemies to Lovers by Laura Jane Williams Review

Cute, light-hearted read for the summer? Look no further

Sep 18, 2024

STEM is always sexy - The Love Algorithm by Camilla Isley Review

STEM is always sexy - The Love Algorithm by Camilla Isley Review

Sometimes reviews don't need to be long to tell you I loved them.

Sep 16, 2024

A lookback to our beginnings - Shanghailanders by Juli Min Review

A lookback to our beginnings - Shanghailanders by Juli Min Review

To see where we end, we must look back to our beginnings.

Sep 14, 2024

Kindest Regards - I Hope This finds You Well by Natalie Sue Review

Kindest Regards - I Hope This finds You Well by Natalie Sue Review

‘Would you want to know what your colleagues say behind your back?’

Sep 11, 2024

Dreamy Adult Debut - The Bride of Death by F.M. Aden Review

Dreamy Adult Debut - The Bride of Death by F.M. Aden Review

A very dreamy and unforgettable adult debut for F.M. Aden

Sep 7, 2024

Welcome to the City that never sleeps - Daughter of Calamity by Rosalie M. Lin Review

Welcome to the City that never sleeps - Daughter of Calamity by Rosalie M. Lin Review

Would you survive in a world shrouded in mystery and vengeful gods?

Sep 4, 2024

A Catch Up, Notion and Reading Goal Update

A Catch Up, Notion and Reading Goal Update

Join us as we catch up on my Notion setup and my reading goal update for 2024. With stats, book talk, and a personal moments.

Sep 1, 2024

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A Catch Up, Notion and Reading Goal Update

A Catch Up, Notion and Reading Goal Update

Join us as we catch up on my Notion setup and my reading goal update for 2024. With stats, book talk, and a personal moments.

Sep 1, 2024

Hello 2024. Love, Eliza

Hello 2024. Love, Eliza

We finally made it to our 2023 recap meets 2024 intentions post!

Jan 21, 2024

NaNoWriMo Week 1 Update

NaNoWriMo Week 1 Update

Hi Friends! I'm a little late with this blog post, but I've been busy with baby, writing and streaming! So far, I'm actually doing pretty...

Nov 9, 2023

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Been reflecting a lot these past few weeks and trying to get myself back into the swing of 'doing life'. Managed to schedule a lot of reviews for the website and having more fun just existing in that space. Don't forget to check out the site for all new reciews, link in the bio 💛✨️

🎶 : junk of the heart - The Kooks
📺 : 💛➡️🚪

#bookreview #bookstagram #books

Been reflecting a lot these past few weeks and trying to get myself back into the swing of 'doing life'. Managed to schedule a lot of reviews for the website and having more fun just existing in that space. Don't forget to check out the site for all new reciews, link in the bio 💛✨️

🎶 : junk of the heart - The Kooks
📺 : 💛➡️🚪

#bookreview #bookstagram #books

A touching and sweet read. Discusses a lot of important topics that a lot of books don't, or when they do, they are only gently mentioned.

I love the journey of rekindling a friendship (gives a cynic like me a little hope) ✨️💛

Massive thank yous to Penguin and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book to review.

TW: Grief, Loss, Surgery

#netgalley #bookreview #bookstagram #penguin

A touching and sweet read. Discusses a lot of important topics that a lot of books don't, or when they do, they are only gently mentioned.

I love the journey of rekindling a friendship (gives a cynic like me a little hope) ✨️💛

Massive thank yous to Penguin and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book to review.

TW: Grief, Loss, Surgery

#netgalley #bookreview #bookstagram #penguin

A special thanks to Headline and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book to review.

Honestly adored this book. As said above, if you enjoy sweet and cosy reads based in a small town, this is definitely for you.

#netgalley #bookreview #bookstagram #plottwist

A special thanks to Headline and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy of this book to review.

Honestly adored this book. As said above, if you enjoy sweet and cosy reads based in a small town, this is definitely for you.

#netgalley #bookreview #bookstagram #plottwist

Myself and girlgeek are working on revamping and really committing to this account. So stay sharp for our new posts coming soon with some beautiful templates 💛

All old posts will be archived soon once we have worked out some final details.

We look forward to sharing our journey with you 🩷

#wereback #revamp #bookstagram

Myself and girlgeek are working on revamping and really committing to this account. So stay sharp for our new posts coming soon with some beautiful templates 💛

All old posts will be archived soon once we have worked out some final details.

We look forward to sharing our journey with you 🩷

#wereback #revamp #bookstagram

Rating 5 stars (6 stars in my mind)

A special thanks to Penguin Random House UK and NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book to review.

Where the Dark Stands Still is a stunningly crafted, gothic romantic fantasy debut novel by A.B. Poranek, creating a world to step into themed on Slavic Folklore.

I can categorically say, this was one of my favourite reads from the whole of 2023.

I adored everything about this book - the characters, the plot and the pacing. The ending had me in a literal chokehold of emotions. Ended up having to read this in small bursts so I didn’t finish it too quickly.

Am I selfish to say I want another story with these characters in? That I could have spent another 100 or so pages in this world with these characters?

Very excited to see Poranek’s future novels if this debut is anything to go by.

Already pre-ordered a stunning Exclusive Edition (which from the picture you can see has finally come!) of the physical book as it is something every library needs to have and everyone needs to experience.

Excuse my nail varnish XD

#netgalley #bookreview #wherethedarkstandsstill #penguinrandomhouse

Rating 5 stars (6 stars in my mind)

A special thanks to Penguin Random House UK and NetGalley for providing me an advanced copy of this book to review.

Where the Dark Stands Still is a stunningly crafted, gothic romantic fantasy debut novel by A.B. Poranek, creating a world to step into themed on Slavic Folklore.

I can categorically say, this was one of my favourite reads from the whole of 2023.

I adored everything about this book - the characters, the plot and the pacing. The ending had me in a literal chokehold of emotions. Ended up having to read this in small bursts so I didn’t finish it too quickly.

Am I selfish to say I want another story with these characters in? That I could have spent another 100 or so pages in this world with these characters?

Very excited to see Poranek’s future novels if this debut is anything to go by.

Already pre-ordered a stunning Exclusive Edition (which from the picture you can see has finally come!) of the physical book as it is something every library needs to have and everyone needs to experience.

Excuse my nail varnish XD

#netgalley #bookreview #wherethedarkstandsstill #penguinrandomhouse

I'm very late in posting these photos - I took them back in April, but life has been a rollercoaster, and we're finally present in the moment enough to be active again.

This @fairyloot version of Alone With You In The Ether by @olivieblake is heartbreakingly gorgeous and genuinely makes me so happy to just look at it.

Did anyone else get this version of the book? And tell me you loved it, without telling me you loved it!

Love Eli x

I'm very late in posting these photos - I took them back in April, but life has been a rollercoaster, and we're finally present in the moment enough to be active again.

This @fairyloot version of Alone With You In The Ether by @olivieblake is heartbreakingly gorgeous and genuinely makes me so happy to just look at it.

Did anyone else get this version of the book? And tell me you loved it, without telling me you loved it!

Love Eli x

With March's #Illumicrate being this gorgeous copy of Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood. May will be #Mythology Month.

We got some amazing stories to sink our teeth into next month, including:

- The Six Crimson Cranes Duology by @elimpix
- The Celestial Kingdom Duology by @suelynntan
- Ariadne, Elektra and Atalanta by @jennifer.saint.author
- Song of Silver, Flame like Night by @ameliewenzhao

QOTD: What's your favourite Mythology book 💛

Final slide has the full spread 👀

With March's #Illumicrate being this gorgeous copy of Lies We Sing to the Sea by Sarah Underwood. May will be #Mythology Month.

We got some amazing stories to sink our teeth into next month, including:

- The Six Crimson Cranes Duology by @elimpix
- The Celestial Kingdom Duology by @suelynntan
- Ariadne, Elektra and Atalanta by @jennifer.saint.author
- Song of Silver, Flame like Night by @ameliewenzhao

QOTD: What's your favourite Mythology book 💛

Final slide has the full spread 👀

New review up on the website for my take on the 'BookTok' Sensation Alone With You In The Ether by Olivie Blake

'...Art is tragedy. Art is loss. It's the fleeting breath of a forgone moment, the intimacy of things undone, the summer season that passes.'

This was a 3.5⭐️ read for me personally, but I did really enjoy reading it and highly recommend you do too, even if it's just to open up a discussion on the themes.

'It is enough to have known that the inside of her chest is more than a place for storage.'

Have you read Alone With You In The Ether or any other of Blake's books? Let us know below 💛

New review up on the website for my take on the 'BookTok' Sensation Alone With You In The Ether by Olivie Blake

'...Art is tragedy. Art is loss. It's the fleeting breath of a forgone moment, the intimacy of things undone, the summer season that passes.'

This was a 3.5⭐️ read for me personally, but I did really enjoy reading it and highly recommend you do too, even if it's just to open up a discussion on the themes.

'It is enough to have known that the inside of her chest is more than a place for storage.'

Have you read Alone With You In The Ether or any other of Blake's books? Let us know below 💛

Super excited to read Fear and Lovely by Anjana Appachana very soon. It looks absolutely gorgeous 😍

Very glad I stumbled across @verve_books whilst trying to look for subscription/book services in the UK. (I may or may not have ordered another book from them already)

You should definitely check them out 💛

Super excited to read Fear and Lovely by Anjana Appachana very soon. It looks absolutely gorgeous 😍

Very glad I stumbled across @verve_books whilst trying to look for subscription/book services in the UK. (I may or may not have ordered another book from them already)

You should definitely check them out 💛

The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea by @axieoh

Rating: 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I absolutely adored this book. Books based on mythology or retellings of folklore are always such a treat to read, and this book did not let me down. The cover is stunning, and it matches the storytelling.

Some Quotes I loved:

"I was angry, but not at you. I was angry at the fate I'd been given. Because I realized that for you to have what you want, I'd have to lose the only thing I'd ever wanted. "

“That there is no place you can go so far away from forgiveness. Not from someone who loves you.”

“I apologize for many things, but mostly I apologize for making the weight you carry a little heavier.”

“I don't think love can be bought or earned or even prayed for. It must be freely given.”

The Girl Who Fell Beneath The Sea by @axieoh

Rating: 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I absolutely adored this book. Books based on mythology or retellings of folklore are always such a treat to read, and this book did not let me down. The cover is stunning, and it matches the storytelling.

Some Quotes I loved:

"I was angry, but not at you. I was angry at the fate I'd been given. Because I realized that for you to have what you want, I'd have to lose the only thing I'd ever wanted. "

“That there is no place you can go so far away from forgiveness. Not from someone who loves you.”

“I apologize for many things, but mostly I apologize for making the weight you carry a little heavier.”

“I don't think love can be bought or earned or even prayed for. It must be freely given.”

Hi Everyone, Whitney here!

I am the other half of girlgeekandeliza and it’s great to finally meet you.

I like reading, crafting, long walks on the beach and telling people what to do. Secretly an old woman.

I can be found playing cozy games and puzzle games over on twitch most weekends.

Hi Everyone, Whitney here!

I am the other half of girlgeekandeliza and it’s great to finally meet you.

I like reading, crafting, long walks on the beach and telling people what to do. Secretly an old woman.

I can be found playing cozy games and puzzle games over on twitch most weekends.

Hey Everyone!

Welcome to our cosy area of the internet. My name is Rachel, but better known as elizalilysmiles.

I'm a very awkward human who loves to craft, stream and read. I have an eclectic music taste and definitely an old woman. Also, I have cats.

I can be found, more often than not, streaming on twitch playing a variety of games - Hollow Knight is my fave by far. Or skulking about soundtracking my life to Lo-Fi.

Looking forward to posting some reviews and to new friends 🌿💛

Hey Everyone!

Welcome to our cosy area of the internet. My name is Rachel, but better known as elizalilysmiles.

I'm a very awkward human who loves to craft, stream and read. I have an eclectic music taste and definitely an old woman. Also, I have cats.

I can be found, more often than not, streaming on twitch playing a variety of games - Hollow Knight is my fave by far. Or skulking about soundtracking my life to Lo-Fi.

Looking forward to posting some reviews and to new friends 🌿💛

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