The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry Review

5/5 Stars
There are no words to describe how much I adored this book. After having sat on my bookshelf for many months, I finally picked this up and devoured it. The book is only 258 pages so it is a very quick read. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry is about a bookseller named A.J. Fikry whose life doesn't seem to be going anywhere. His wife died in a car accident a while back and his store isn't making enough money. He is lonely and because of that, he drowns his sorrows in alcohol. His life is completely turned around when he discovers that a young child by the name of Maya has been abandoned in his store. There is a note that says that Maya is to be placed in A.J.'s care because the mother can no longer support her. The mother wants the child to grow up to be a reader and thought the bookstore was the best place to leave her young daughter. The novel then chronicles different events that happen in A.J.'s life once Maya has entered it. It is such a beautifully written story. A.J. is a fantastic main character who is funny and witty but also devoted and caring. After I finished this book, I immediately wanted to pick it up and reread it because it was that good. If you see this book in your local store, don't hesitate to pick it up. I guarantee you will love it.

**Spoiler section ahead! Do not read on if you haven't read the book!**

Top Tuesday #2

Let's talk about my top 5 favorite TV shows!

1.) Parks and Recreation 
This show has quickly become one of my favorite shows of all time. I love all of the characters and the story lines. All of the characters are hilarious and I often found myself laughing out loud. Although the hilarity is undeniable, this show also made me cry because there were some really sweet and heartwarming moments. Don't hesitate to start watching Parks and Rec. It is so good and you won't regret it.

2.) Once Upon a Time 
This is my fangirl show. Captain Swan is my favorite ship (couple for those who don't understand what shipping is). OUAT is a show about fairytale characters who get stuck in our world and have to figure out how to live. There is magic and mystery, romance, and a huge emphasis on family. It is so good, especially if you are someone who loves fairytale retellings.

April Favorites

The month of April was absolutely insane. I'm happy to say that I have finished my first year of college! I've been on summer vacation for a few days now and it feels really weird to not have classes or homework to worry about. Overall, April was a good month. Here are some of the things I loved in the month of April.

Books
 Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell: I adore this book. This was a reread for me and it gave me all the feels. It's so good. Go pick it up. I guarantee you won't regret it! I also did a full review of Fangirl if you want to check that out!

 The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen: I picked this book up for the Booksplosion book of the month read along, hosted by some of my favorite book tubers on youtube. This follows a girl named Kelsea who is now of age to become queen and take back her kingdom. The only problem is is that many people want her dead. This book is filled with political intrigue and a strong female protagonist. It started out very slow but I eventually became more interested and ended up really enjoying this book. Check out my full review if you want to know more!

The Queen of the Tearling Book Review

4/5 Stars

I really enjoyed this book. It took me a little bit to get into it but in the end, I couldn't put it down. For those of you who don't know, The Queen of the Tearling follows a nineteen year old girl named Kelsea who has been in hiding since she was a baby. Her adoptive parents have been training her to become Queen of the Tearling, her kingdom which was taken over by her evil uncle, the Regent, after her mother Queen Elyssa died. The only problem is, is that not only is Kelsea nervous about ruling a kingdom, there are many people who want her dead. This book is filled with lots of action and political intrigue. I enjoyed Kelsea as a character. She was strong and logical. She thought things through before acting. This book was entertaining, fun, and a strong starting point for the rest of the series. I would definitely recommend it.

**WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD**

Top Tuesday

I was inspired by Katytastic.com to do a Top Ten Tuesday post. Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly post by The Broke and Bookish where they answer their top ten favorite things that fit into the category for that week. Instead of going along with their prompts, I've decided to make my own top ten list for the week! Hope you enjoy!

Top Ten Favorite Books (in no particular order)

1.) Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas: This entire series is amazing. It follows an assassin named Caelena Sardothien who has been sent to a slave camp. She is rescued when she is approached to compete in a competition to be the King's champion, otherwise known as his own personal assassin. If she accepts the offer to compete, she can earn her freedom back. It is a gripping story with lots of action, a strong female protagonist, and a great love triangle. I would highly recommend.

2.) Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell: I can't stop gushing about how much I love this book. I recently reread it and loved it even more the second time. Cath is just starting her freshman year of college and nothing is like how she imagined. She would much rather stay in and write fan fiction than go out and meet people. This follows Cath throughout her freshman year and shows how she grows out of her shell.

Fangirl Book Review

5/5 Stars

This was a re-read for me and I loved it even more the second time. It follows a girl named Cath and her struggles through her freshman year of college. Cath has a twin sister named Wren and they have always done everything together. Wren is more outgoing while Cath likes to stay in and write Simon Snow fan fiction (it's like our version of Harry Potter). She doesn't know how to adjust to college life without her sister by her side. It is a great story of growing up, falling in love, and relying on family. Definitely pick this up if you want an adorable and heart-warming read.

**SPOILERS AHEAD**

Afterworlds Book Review

5/5 Stars

This was a fantastic book. It follows two different stories throughout 600 pages of epicness. The first story is about Darcy Patel who at 18 years old wrote a novel called Afterworlds. Now she is in the process of learning the world of publishing and deadlines while she works on editing her novel before it comes out. The second story we get to read is Afterworlds, the novel that Darcy has written. This story follows a girl named Lizzie who encounters a terrorist attack in the Dallas airport. After that, weird things start to happen to her (I don't want to give anything away because it is so good). The way that the two stories are intertwined is perfect. They would be good as separate stories but together they fit perfectly. I absolutely loved this book and would highly recommend it.

What it has:
Romance
Action
Paranormal elements
Creepiness