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alexus_sb

alexus_sb

Joined June 2018

Just a Midwestern girl who's slightly obsessed with Twilight and coffee. Let's be friends! Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/alexus_sb
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Next Of Kin | Hannah Bonam-Young
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I went into this book with some hesitation. But after a push from a coworker, I‘m so glad that I read it! I loved it so much! I enjoy the grumpy/sunshine relationship along with the forced proximity. The dynamics and backgrounds of the characters were interesting, and I like how the author had beta readers for sensitivity and accuracy. I‘m looking forward to reading the next book in the series! #romance

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Dungeons and Drama | Kristy Boyce
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Gamers, theater geeks and fake dating all in one adorably funny and sweet teen romance.
5/5 stars and HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

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The Partner Plot | Kristina Forest
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This book was absolutely amazing! I‘m not used to reading second chance romances, but I‘m so glad I picked this up! It got me out of my reading slump… finally! The fake marriage trope? 👌🏾 BIPOC characters? ❤️ Funny, awkward and of course romantic, everything about it was great! Second book to be released in 2024?! Highly recommend 5/5 stars!!

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I‘ve been thinking about this all day! I was so excited to come home to open it! Thank you so much @kspenmoll !! Everything is absolutely amazing - I feel so spoiled 😊 I‘ve heard great things about Legend and have been meaning to pick it up. I don‘t know that to do first: read, bake a sweet treat with the cookware or relax with the self care items! Thank you so much for everything! And thank you @KateReadsYA for organizing this!

KateReadsYA Ooo the poppy war is on my tbr list 🥰 8mo
kspenmoll I just opened your box- absolutely fantastic! Perfect bookmark, color pen, sticky tabs, snacks, books! I feel loved! 💛💚💜 8mo
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4.25/5
I listened to this on audiobook. Although short and sometimes repetitive, I admire Madison Beer's vulnerability in her memoir. Speaking about her childhood, rise to fame, struggles, and mental health, puts into perspective what a lot of celebrities experience, and often we forget they are more like us than we realize. As a young celebrity, I commend Madison on her bravery!
Please check the trigger warnings for this book, though!

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Thank you so much @BookwormAHN for all of the #CreepyChristmas goodies! My jaw continued to drop with every new thing I unwrapped! These books have been on my TBR/wishlist FOREVER, so I was super happy to get them! And the mug?! Absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for everything! It‘s all wonderful! And thank you @teebe for organizing!

LeahBergen I love the mug! 😆 11mo
BookwormAHN Your welcome 👻 11mo
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Thank you @booklover3258 @bridge12 and @K.M.-Forester for my #JolabokaflodSwap!! I don‘t know what to start on first, but I do know that I‘m going to have a GREAT Christmas filled with chocolate, hot cocoa, and some great reads. The candy looks absolutely AMAZING, all of it. I‘m so excited to get started. Happy reading and happy holidays! And thank you @MaleficentBookDragon for organizing this! 🎄 ❤️

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Stoped by the post office today, and was given lots of bookish packages! Can‘t wait until opening day for #JolabokaflodSwap23 and #CreepyChristmas! Bonus package: my BOTM finally came in so that‘s one I can open now 🤗

bridge12 Hey! Popping in to make sure you got my Jolabokaflod gift? My partner had to ship it for me (family emergency) so I know it didn‘t have any writing on it like it usually would. Would have come from Kansas City- I would hate if it hasn‘t reached you yet! 11mo
alexus_sb @bridge12 Hi! Omg yes, im so sorry! I picked it up from the post office this morning! With all of the last minute Christmas shopping, posting completely slipped my mind! But anyway, yes, it‘s here! And I‘m so excited to open it! Thank you for checking in 😊 (edited) 11mo
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Sent this guys out in the mail today! They should reach their designated readers soon. Hope they enjoy!! #JolabokaflodSwap23

Ericalambbrown Awww!!! Thank you so much! I can‘t wait 💕 12mo
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“There was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death;
if I could not have one, I would have the other“ - Harriet Tubman

Simply put, this book was absolutely amazing! It tells the history of Black people in America from Ona Judge in the 1770s to the present day's Barack Obama. Broken down into sections of the lifetimes of historical figures and with simplistic but great illustrations. 1000% recommend

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Garlic and the Witch | Bree Paulsen
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As so many people have said before me, this book was so freaking CUTE, if not cuter than the first. This duology is the most adorable series about believing in yourself, embracing change, and being open to adventure. It's a super quick read and I HIGHLY recommend it!

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The Talk | Darrin Bell
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Finally got this book from the library, and flew through it. So many things threw me in for choosing this book to read first - to break my book slump. I‘m so glad I did. I related to this book, to this author, for SO many reasons. Absolutely amazing. Great read and great illustrations. Loved it

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This was pretty good! A quick read - YA mystery/crime graphic novel with some elements of paranormal fantasy. The ending was a bit too rushed for my liking. 4.25 stars

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“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.“
- Muhammad Ali
This quick read is filled with reflective and ageless quotes accompanied by beautiful artwork. Loved it!

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Daisy Jones & The Six | Taylor Jenkins Reid
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Thank you so much @tdrosebud for my #FallingForFallSwap box! I literally love everything! Those books have been on my TBR for so long I‘m having trouble deciding which one I want to read first! I have to say I‘m going crazy over this booksleeve - it‘s so pretty! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Fall is off to a great start now. 🎃 🍁 @Avanders #FFFS

AmyG Circe is SO good. (edited) 2y
alexus_sb @AmyG I've heard only good things about it! 2y
CBee @alexus_sb agree with @AmyG about Circe, but have to say that The Wicked Deep is perfect for spooky season 👻 2y
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alexus_sb @CBee I've also heard good things about the Wicked Deep! There are too many good books haha. Maybe I should start with Circe and then read The Wicked Deep closer to the spookiest (also best) day of the year? So many options haha 2y
CBee @alexus_sb sounds like a perfect plan to me 😊 2y
Avanders 🍁🍂♥️🫶🏽 2y
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A frantic mailbox search, 2 post office runs, and lots of confusion later, I‘m so happy that I have my #FallingForFallSwap box! So excited to open it! @Avanders #FFFS (p.s. it‘s sitting on my counter just taunting me 😂)

Avanders Oh my goodness!! I‘m so glad you found it!! 🍁🍂♥️ 2y
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Untitled | Anonymous
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Got my #SummerBookmarkSwap in the mail and I love them! Thank you so much @Amiable ! I‘ve been wanting to visit the Strand since forever and it‘s on my to do list for my next NYC trip. And thank you @Rissa1 for the Dino bookmark, it‘s so cute! I can‘t wait to use them all. I‘ve seen mine out already, so they should arrive soon! @cwarnier

Amiable Yay! So happy you like them. 2y
cwarnier Those look so fun! 2y
Avanders Hello, I need confirmation that you‘ve sent your #fffs package please 🍁🍂 2y
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The Wedding Date | Jasmine Guillory
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@Pigpen_Reads thank you so much! I have major plans to read all of this very soon! The Wedding Date seems so cute! I did my very strange happy dance when I saw the goldfish haha and I‘m so excited to try the chocolate shortbread cookies - they look tasty. I‘m love the Bella bracelet, like LOVE it and my jaw dropped when I unwrapped the snow globe. This was all just amazing. I‘m so happy we matched again! @Catsandbooks #SliceofSummerSwap

Catsandbooks All lovely! Enjoy! 😎 2y
Pigpen_Reads I'm so happy we matched too! I'm glad you like it!! 2y
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Oh my gosh! Thank you so much @Gissy for my #SliceofSummerSwap it‘s so amazing! This books have been on my TBR for a while and I‘m so excited to get started on The Last Wish. The packaging was so pretty and the candle smells so good! Also I have been looking for new ice molds for my coffee so they came right on time along with the coasters lol. Trust me, this is everything I need for a perfect morning to read! Thanks so much! @Catsandbooks

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Oh my gosh! Thank you so much @Gissy for my #SliceofSummerSwap it‘s so amazing! This books have been on my TBR for a while and I‘m so excited to get started on The Last Wish. The packaging was so pretty and the candle smells so good! Also I have been looking for new ice molds for my coffee so they came right on time along with the coasters lol. Trust me, this is everything I need for a perfect morning to read! Thanks so much! @Catsandbooks

Catsandbooks So cute!! Have a great summer! ☀️ 2y
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Received these #sliceofsummerswap packages while I was on vacation! It was a lovely surprise to come home to. @Pigpen_Reads and @Gissy I sent yours off before I left so they should be there soon! I‘m so excited for opening day @Catsandbooks

Pigpen_Reads Glad the box got to ya! 😊 2y
Catsandbooks Excellent!! ☀️ 😎 2y
Gissy Glad it arrived! Excited too for the opening day!🤗❤️❤️❤️ 2y
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Was this book weird and a bit unnerving? Yes Am I going to continue reading the rest of the series? Absolutely

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Some more teas came in on Monday from these lovey people! I‘m so excited to try! Thank you @Sharpeipup @sarahbellum and @Daisey I‘m so excited to try! #LitsyTeaSwap @Nutmegnc

sarahbellum Yay! Enjoy! 🤗🫖 3y
Nutmegnc 🥰🥰🥰 3y
Catsandbooks Please confirm you have received you #sliceofsummerswap match emails. Thanks! 3y
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Look at what came in the mail! @Nutmegnc #LitsyTeaSwap Thanks so much @wordslinger42 @julieclair @curiouserandcurioser @KateReadsYA @Kshakal I‘m so excited to try!

curiouserandcurioser @alexus_sb hope you enjoy💜 3y
KateReadsYA Yayyyy :) 3y
wordslinger42 Yay!! Enjoy! 😊 3y
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Nutmegnc Nice!! 3y
julieclair So fun! Enjoy! Did they all arrive on the same day, or are you saving them up to open all at once? 3y
alexus_sb @julieclair Thanks! I waited until the end of the week and then posted yesterday! 3y
julieclair I admire your self-control! 👍😉🫖 3y
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Sent these out the other day! They should be coming to your soon! @Nutmegnc #LitsyTeaSwap

Nutmegnc Yay!! 🥰🥰🥰 3y
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@MeganAnn I had to take a moment to process everything you sent. This was beyond amazing! Thank you so much! An entire box set?! Wow! And the twilight themed goodies?! The headband I absolutely love! AND THE BOOK SLEEVE!! I‘m so excited to read all of these books, but I think I will start with N.K. Jemisin first, since your recommend it! I also loved the bookmark and note with each book. Thank you so much! @Avanders #SSS #SpeculativeSpringSwap

MeganAnn Yay! I‘m SO happy you like everything. It was so fun shopping for you! 💖 3y
Avanders Wow!! 🤩😍😍🔮🧬🦠 3y
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The Night Circus | Erin Morgenstern
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Thank you so much @Avanders for my #SpeculativeSpringSwap! This is all so amazing! I am in LOVE with the book sleeve! I can‘t wait to crank one of these open and light the candle while sipping on coffe and munching on a Reese‘s! Sounds like the best day every! Thanks again! #SSS

KateReadsYA Wow what an awesome package :) 3y
alexus_sb @KateReadsYA I know! I‘m so happy with it! I‘m looking forward to reading everything! 3y
Avanders Yay I‘m so glad you like everything! 😍😍🔮🧬🦠♥️♥️♥️ 3y
Linsy That mushroom folder 😍🍄 3y
alexus_sb @Linsy it‘s a book sleeve! It‘s awesome. I already love using it so much! 3y
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Look at what came in the mail again today! So excited for #SpeculativeSpringSwap opening day! #SSS @Avanders

Avanders Woot! 👏🏽👏🏽🦠🔮🧬🧞‍♂️♥️ 3y
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Got my #SpeculativeSpringSwap in the mail this weekend. Thanks @MeganAnn for sending! @Avanders #SSS

Avanders 🦠🔮🧬🧜🏼‍♀️💜👏🏽👏🏽 3y
MeganAnn 🎉😅🌸 3y
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Mailed out my #SpeculativeSpringSwap boxes! So excited for opening day! Thanks @Avanders #SSS

Avanders 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🔮🦠🧞‍♂️🧬💜 3y
MeganAnn @alexus_sb did you receive your #sss package? Tracking says it was delivered yesterday. 3y
alexus_sb @MeganAnn I was told it came! I wasn‘t home this weekend so I didn‘t get a chance to post when it was delivered! But don‘t worry, it‘s the first thing I‘m going to do when I get home from work, I promise! 3y
MeganAnn @alexus_sb oh good! 😅 I always worry about porch pirates or something else happening. And no problem about posting… I‘m just happy to know you got it safely! 3y
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Thank you @BookNAround for my Valentine‘s Day goodies!! I am SUPER excited about these! I almost picked up Eight Perfect Hours at work today. And I love the candy and the card was so sweet! I‘m seriously debating on whether or not sleep is necessary and if I should start one of these right now! Yay! Thanks so much! Also the packaging was just too cute! #SwoonathonSwap

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Look what came in the mail the other day! @BookNAround I‘m so excited to open it, thank you! #SwoonathonSwap

BookNAround Yay! So glad it got there. 3y
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Sent out my #Swoonathon book earlier today! So excited @MidnightBookGirl and @kimmypete1

BookBosomed1 I got it! Thank you. 3y
alexus_sb Yay! 3y
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White Smoke | Tiffany D. Jackson
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Thank you soooooo much @Charityann !!!! I‘m not joking when I say I screamed when I saw the book. It‘s one of the top books on my TBR/wish list and I‘m so thankful that you got it for me! Also Reese‘s AND twizzlers?! I‘m only lucky girl! Thanks again so much! And thanks @bookish_wookish for organizing the swap! #LittleChristmasSwap

Charityann Glad you like it!😄 3y
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I Owe You One | Sophie Kinsella
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Thanks so much @wideeyedreader for my book and treats! I was so excited to get this one! Perfect romance for a cozy night in! Happy holidays! #JolabokaflodSwap

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Fight Or Flight | Samantha Young
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Thank you so much @kimmypete1 This book has been on my TBR for soooo long! The candy is so yummy! Happy holidays! #JolabokaflodSwap

kimmypete1 Yay! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! 3y
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So happy that I sent this bad boys out in the mail the other day! And I received one too! I‘m so excited for opening day! #JolabokaflodSwap #LittleChristmasSwap

MidnightBookGirl That wrapping paper is too cute!
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Oh gosh! I was NOT prepared for the emotional roller coaster this book took me on! In short, it was simply amazing! I really loved and felt for the characters, which made it even harder to read at times! Oh, make sure to read the TW! I don't think I would be able to recommend this book enough. It left me speechless, breathless, scared, worried, happy, angry, and every other emotion under the sun. One of my top 5-star picks for the year! #5star

Nute Seems like an important story to read. Stacking! (edited) 3y
alexus_sb @Nute In my option it really is! But I think it would be different for everyone. If you have the time I would recommend! 3y
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Thank you so much @sharread for my Halloween goodies! I can‘t wait to read (and eat them)!! I plan on getting started right now haha. I‘m so glad I got to participate this year! #hauntedhollowswap #hhs @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Awesome! 🎃🧡 3y
sharread You're welcome. ❤❤❤ 3y
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wanderinglynn Yay! 🙌🏻🧡🎃 3y
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Look at what was delivered while I was on vacation!! So excited! Can‘t want to open it when the time comes! #hauntedhollowswap #hhs @wanderinglynn

wanderinglynn Yay! 🙌🏻🧡🎃 Do you have an estimate when you will ship your box to your match? 3y
alexus_sb @wanderinglynn Mine is going out tonight! Sorry I‘ve been on vacation! It‘s coming I promise!! 🎃 3y
wanderinglynn Thank you! 🧡🎃 3y
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“Let the globe, if nothing else, say this is true,
that even as we grieved, we grew,
that even as we hurt, we hoped,
that even as we tired, we tried,
that we'll forever be tied together, victorious.
Not because we will never again know defeat,
but because we will never again sow division.”

Amanda Gorman is so deserving of the praise that she's received. Each time I hear this poem, my heart stops a bit — it‘s breathtakingly beautiful.
#poetry

Nute Yes! 3y
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The Silent Patient | Alex Michaelides
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I know I'm pretty late to the game with this book, but it's pretty rare that I find a book that I absolutely love, absorb and wish that I could give it more than 5 stars. The Silent Patient was definitely one of those books for me! I was hooked from pretty much the beginning until the very end. The characters were lovable, annoying and everything in between. It had everything: drama, intrigue and even a plot twist or two! #silentpatient #thriller

LoverOfLearning I enjoyed it as well. I liked the plot twists! 4y
LoverOfLearning And welcome to litsy! @LitsyWelcomeWagon 4y
alexus_sb @LoverOfLearning It was great! And thank you so much! 4y
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I am Haunted: Living Life Through the Dead | Zak Bagans, Kelly Crigger
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I'm not one really to truly truly dislike a book, but this was not my cup of tea. It seemed like Bagans was more focused on proclaiming how much more authentic he and his show were, while bashing others, that there was no substance to the book. It was overall disappointing, I hate to say. #ghostadventures

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Tweet Cute | Emma Lord
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Thank you so much Chelsea for my package! I'm so excited to get started on Tweet Cute! I've been wanting to read it for a while. Also the candy is AMAZING!
Happy Valentine's Day to everyone!

#BookCupidSwap
@chelsearae1988 @candority

candority Yay! Happy Valentine‘s Day! 💖 4y
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Ghost World S/C | Daniel Clowes
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The parts that I could understand, were fine, at best. I don't know — I just found this graphic novel rushed, confusing and all over the place. I feel like I might have missed something, since this this graphic novel is pretty popular and comes highly recommended by friends and coworkers. It just didn't hit home, nor was it engaging. If someone has some insight on something I might hvae missed, let me know! Lol #graphicnovel #ghostworld

LibrarianRyan I so agree. 4y
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Soft Thorns | Bridgett Devoue
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Honestly, I was kind of disappointed with this book. It was something that has been on my radar (and my TBR) list for quite a while, so when I finally got my hands on a copy, I was very excited to read it! Unfortunately, in my opinion, the book was just too repetitive. In terms of originality and content, this one just didn't hit home for me. On the plus side, it was a super quick read! 👍
#poetry

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Cupid's Match | Lauren Palphreyman
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So excited that my #BookCupidSwap package came in! I can‘t wait! My own package has also been shipped off and should arrive by the 4!! 💘 @candority #BookCupid

candority Wonderful! 💕 4y
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2am Thoughts | Makenzie Campbell
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I absolutely loved this collection of poetry! Though this is only the second published piece by Makenzie Campbell, it's clear that she's on the right path. A lot of the poems are really ageless and speak of finding and maintaining self-love and happiness (mostly after a breakup) and those thoughts of “what if“ that keeps us up during the night. It was a nice quick read, but insightful. I would recommend it to pretty much anyone! #poetry #love

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So excited that I got my match for the #CupidBookSwap! I can't wait to find the perfect book and goodies and send them off! This is my first book swap and it's setting 2021 off to a great start! @candority

candority I hope you have a fantastic first swap experience! 💕 4y
Nute Welcome to Litsy! It‘s a warm and friendly community. I know that you will enjoy yourself here. I‘m looking forward to getting to know you!🙂 4y
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