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Neurospicy bookworm 📚🐛
Join me on a journey through heart-pounding reads, swoon-worthy tales, and endless adventures. Let’s get lost in our favorite pages together!
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Sharing my April TBR to help me make a dent in my ever-expanding physical book stack! Audiobooks and eBooks are a wildcard this month—I'm leaving it up to what Libby holds become available! What’s on your reading list this April? Is your TBR stack always growing faster than you can read? #TBR #books
An 'April TBR' (To Be Read) list organized by categories: Physical Books, eBooks, and Audiobooks. Under Physical Books are titles like 'Parable of the Sower' by Octavia E. Butler, 'Twisted Throne' by Danielle L. Jensen, 'The Perfect Divorce' by Jeneva Rose, 'Symptoms of a Heartbreak' by Sona Charaipotra, 'The City in Glass' by Nghi Vo, and 'May a Divine Awaken' by Michael Tunsen. The eBooks section features one visible book, 'Love, Mom' by Iliana Xander, along with three placeholders for additional eBooks. The Audiobooks category displays three placeholders adorned with headphones and book icons. The title 'APRIL TBR' is styled in bold pink and black letters at the top
April 5, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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This month’s Owlcrate edition is even more gorgeous in person! I can’t wait to dive into Our Infinite Fates by Laura Steven!

#owlcrate #ourinfinitefates #laurasteven #romantasy #romantasybooks #romantasyreads #booksky #specialeditionbooks
The image is a promotional graphic for Owlcrate Young Adult, featuring the title "Until We Meet Again" in large, stylized white text against a dark background. Surrounding the title are illustrations of red poppies and white leaves, along with a magnifying glass and a key. Below the title, there is a warning label that reads "WARNING! SPOILERS!" in bold white text on a dark banner. At the bottom, there is a label indicating "March 2025" and the social handle "@heartsandthrillers" with an arrow pointing to the right. The image features two book covers for Owlcrate Young Adult's March 2025 selection "Our Infinite Fates" by Laura Steven. The first book cover is the dust jacket which has a dark blue background adorned with intricate red and blue floral and branch patterns. The second is the naked book cover, "Ten Hundred Years of You," stands out with a dark blue background and gold floral and celestial designs. The backdrop is decorated with vibrant red flowers, and the text "Owlcrate Young Adult" appears prominently at the top. At the bottom, the text "March 2025" and "Front Covers" appears with an arrow pointing to the right. The image shows two book covers from Owlcrate Young Adult's March 2025 collection "Our Infinite Fates" by Laura Steven. The left cover is the dust jacket which has a dark blue background with red flowers and white text that reads, "Maybe that's all love is, in the end. An endless tempting of fate." It also includes a crescent moon and a scythe as design elements. The right cover is the naked cover which features a dark background with gold detailing of a tree and stars, alongside the text, "Until we meet again, my love." The backdrop is decorated with vibrant red flowers, and the text "Owlcrate Young Adult" appears prominently at the top. At the bottom, the text "March 2025" and "Back Covers" appears with an arrow pointing to the right. The image displays two sets of book endpapers. The top set shows a couple in an embrace; the woman wears a white dress, and the man is dressed in dark clothing. Above them is a decorative red ribbon intertwined with floral patterns and a quote that reads: "year after year, century after century, new flowers from old roots, an eternal seed from which life will always bloom." The bottom set similarly depicts a couple hugging, with the woman in a brown coat and the man in dark attire. Above them, the same red ribbon and floral design frame a different quote: "and I love you, and I have loved you, and I will love you." The background of both sets is dark, adorned with floral elements and starry motifs. The image includes the social handle "@heartsandthrillers". At the bottom left, the text "End Papers" appears with an arrow pointing to the right.
March 29, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Thank you Gallery Books! I’m excited to dive into Exquisite Ruin by @adriannestrickland.com!

#romantasy #romantasybooks
A book titled *Exquisite Ruin* by Adrianne May is held by a person. The cover features an intricate design with a fragmented face and a sword. A quote by Jacqueline Carey, a New York Times bestselling author, reads, "A dark and twisty mythopoetic journey of a romance... honed to the sharpest edge of desire." The book is marked as an advance reader's edition, not for sale or quotation, and its on-sale date is listed as 3/25/25. The social handle @heartsandthrillers appears at the bottom.
March 20, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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I was lucky enough to get an ARC of Fallen Girl! It’s even better than the first! I’m so invested in Riley, Cole & Niko’s stories!

⭐️ Star Rating: 5
🌶️ Spice Level: 2

Note: While this book does contain some heavy topics, the story evolves in a way that makes these parts palatable.
The image features the cover of a book titled "Forever Girl" by Marian Andrew, and the words “Breaking Boundaries Series” at the top. Surrounding the book cover are various descriptive phrases with arrows pointing to the book: "inspired by actual events”, “contemporary romance”, “a little spice” with two pepper emojis, and “Multi POV”. The image also announces that Book 3 of the series, Forever Girl, will be available on March 26, 2025. There are also five purple star icons at the bottom, indicating a 5 star rating.
February 26, 2025 at 11:09 PM
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Wish I could give this more than 5 stars! I absolutely loved this modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice! It's LOL hilarious with great slow burn tension 🥵 and the sweetest ending! @nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social @berkleyromance.bsky.social #prideandprotest #romancebooks #nikkipayne
The image is a colorful book review graphic for the novel "Pride and Protest" by Nikki Payne. The background features vibrant pink and purple flowers. The text "Book Review" is written in orange at the top. Surrounding the book cover are various descriptive phrases in purple text with orange arrows pointing to the book: "LOL hilarious," "Multi POV," "Enemies to Lovers," "Slow burn," "Spicy" with three chili pepper icons, and "Pride & Prejudice Retelling." At the bottom left of the image, there is a logo of a heart with a book and the social handle '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS' and a five-star rating. The book cover itself is orange with black and purple floral designs and the title "Pride and Protest" in white text. The author's name, Nikki Payne, is at the top in white text. This image features a quote in orange text on a white background with purple flowers at the top and bottom. The quote reads: 'She wanted to be a student with someone for the rest of her life. Everyone she met was so in love with their own thinking. It wasn't too much to ask for a thoughtful, measured, kind man who could also lay pipe.' The social handle @HEARTSANDTHRILLERS is in the middle of the graphic. In the bottom right corner, there is a book cover for 'Pride and Protest' by Nikki Payne. The book cover is orange with purple flowers and a silhouette of a person. There is also a logo of a heart with a book and the social handle '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS' at the bottom left corner. This image features a quote in orange text on a white background with purple flowers at the top and bottom. The quote reads: 'Something frayed inside her. Because suddenly she could see why people threw themselves into the arms of lovers, despite the wreckage it would cause. She understood how so many things could fall away in someone’s arms.' The social handle @HEARTSANDTHRILLERS is in the middle of the graphic. In the bottom right corner, there is a book cover for 'Pride and Protest' by Nikki Payne. The book cover is orange with purple flowers and a silhouette of a person. There is also a logo of a heart with a book and the social handle '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS' at the bottom left corner. This image features a quote in orange text on a white background with purple flowers at the top and bottom. The quote reads: 'There are two types of people in the world. He suddenly understood it so perfectly now. Those that give themselves over to a moment, and those who are too inside their own heads to really experience anything. He had been the latter for far too long.' The social handle @HEARTSANDTHRILLERS is in the middle of the graphic. In the bottom right corner, there is a book cover for 'Pride and Protest' by Nikki Payne. The book cover is orange with purple flowers and a silhouette of a person. There is also a logo of a heart with a book and the social handle '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS' at the bottom left corner.
February 17, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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Currently listening to The Spirit Collection of Thorne Hall. Written and narrated by J Ann Thomas.

@dreamscape-media.bsky.social

#TheSpiritCollectionofThorneHall #booksky
#fantasybooks #romancebooks #gothicfantasy #jannthomas
February 14, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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💗The Love Intervention ARC Review💗

Thank you @canelobooks.bsky.social for granting me an ARC! All opinions expressed are my own & not influenced by the publisher.

Absolutely loved this second chance / friends-to-lover romance! The ending is 😚🤌.

⭐️ Rating: 5.0
🌶️ Rating: 3.0

#TheLoveIntervention
A book review graphic for 'The Love Intervention' by Caroline Khoury. The background is pink with illustrations of three people and an airplane at the top and a woman with a suitcase in the bottom right corner. The text 'Book Review' is prominently displayed at the top in yellow. The book cover is shown in the center, featuring the title 'The Love Intervention' and the author's name, Caroline Khoury. Surrounding the book cover are phrases such as 'Women in STEM,' 'Flash backs', 'Friends to Lovers,' 'Second chance romance,' and 'BIPOC Rep.' At the bottom left of the image, there is a logo of a heart with a book and the social handle '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS' and a five-star rating with pink stars.
February 13, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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Next great read: Pride and Protest by @nikkipaynebooks.bsky.social

#booksky #readblackauthors #nikkipayne #prideandprotest #romancebooks

@berkleyromance.bsky.social
The image shows a book titled ‘Pride and Protest’ by Nikki Payne placed on a white surface, possibly a bed or a couch, with a gray knitted blanket partially visible in the background. The book cover is predominantly orange with purple floral designs and features an illustration of a person with curly hair. The text on the cover reads: "When keeping it real means losing your heart." At the bottom of the cover, there is a quote: "A spectacular, unputdownable debut." - Ali Hazelwood. Above the book, there is a decorative text that says "currently READING @HEARTSANDTHRILLERS" with a heart symbol incorporated into the design. There is also a small heart-shaped logo with an open book and the text '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS' at the bottom left corner of the image.
February 12, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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I love STEM RomComs and this one didn’t disappoint! I can’t wait to read future books from this debut author, @annabelleslator.bsky.social!

Thank you @avonbooks.bsky.social for granting me an ARC! All opinions are my own and not influenced by the publisher.

#TheLaunchDate #booksky #romancebooks
Book review graphic for the novel 'The Launch Date' by Annabelle Slator. The background is bright orange, with an illustration of two people working at laptops, sitting next to each other, in the upper right corner. The top left corner features the text 'Book Review' in green. Handwritten notes around the book cover highlight key themes: 'Forced proximity’, 'Steamy' with two and a half chili pepper icons, 'he falls first', 'HEA' with a heart emoji, 'Office romance', and 'Women in STEM'. The book cover is prominently displayed in the center, showing the title 'The Launch Date' and the author's name, Annabelle Slator, along with a quote from Lizzy Dent, author of 'The Summer Job,' praising the book. The bottom of the image features a rating of five pink stars and the social handle '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS.'
February 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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“Lighter” than the typical psychological thriller but still enjoyed. It gave me Succession x Saltburn x Gossip Girl vibes.

Thank you @readlandmark.bsky.social for granting me an ARC! All opinions are my own and not influenced by the publisher. #newrelease #thrillerbooks
A book review for the novel 'A Girl Like Us' by Anna Sophia McLoughlin. Central element is a tablet displaying the book cover with the title over a green fabric background and a gold necklace. Annotations highlight themes: 'Unreliable narrator,' 'Locked room mystery,' 'Family secrets,' 'Twist ending,' and 'Dark past.' Two pieces of jewelry, a green gemstone ring and a gold necklace, are depicted near the annotations. Tagline at the bottom reads, 'Only a certain kind of girl can survive the Sterlings,' with a four-star rating below. Background is a dark green pattern with a small logo in the top left corner featuring a heart and an open book with the social handle '@heartsandthrillers.'
February 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Current ARC Read @alcovepress.bsky.social
February 11, 2025 at 5:09 AM
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A book that combines two of my favorite things - #realhouswives and #whodunnit - yes please!

#booksky #thrillerbooks
A book review for the book titled "The Really Dead Wives of New Jersey" by Astrid Dahl. The image has a black background with various elements and text in different fonts and colors. At the top, there is a handwritten-style text that says "Book Review" with small star-like decorations around it, followed by a horizontal pink and purple line. The central part of the image features the book cover with the title "THE REALLY DEAD WIVES OF NEW JERSEY" in large, pink and purple gradient letters. The author's name, Astrid Dahl, is written in a smaller, cursive font on the left side of the cover, along with an illustration of a martini glass. Surrounding the book cover are handwritten-style annotations highlighting different aspects of the book, such as "Real Housewives Satire," "Plot Twists," "<300 pages," "LGBTQ+ Rep," "Is all as it seems?," "Whodunnit," and "Family Drama." Below the book cover, there is the social handle "@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS" and a rating of four out of five stars. At the bottom of the image, a neon-style text reads: "ON THIS SEASON OF Garden State Goddesses, GETTING CANCELED MEANS GETTING KILLED."
February 11, 2025 at 1:40 AM
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✨ARC Review✨

Highly recommend A Beautiful Knight (available tomorrow, Feb 11) by @hildiemcqueen.bsky.social if you’re into paranormal fantasy romance! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you @oliverheberbooks.bsky.social for granting me an ARC! All opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by the publisher.
The image is a review of the book "A Beautiful Knight" by Hildie McQueen, part of "The Cursed Kingdom" series (Book 2). It features a detailed, ornate sword with a glowing gem in the hilt, surrounded by red flowers in the background. The text at the top thanks Oliver Heber for an ARC in exchange for an honest review. The book cover is prominently displayed in the center, showing the title and author's name. Annotations highlight key themes: "Outlander Vibes," "LGBTQ+ Rep," "HEA" (Happily Ever After), "Witches & Wizards," "Spicy" (with three chili pepper icons), and "Curses." A five-star rating is at the bottom, and the social handle "@heartsandthrillers" is on the right side. The image is a review of the book "A Beautiful Knight" by Hildie McQueen, part of "The Cursed Kingdom" series (Book 2). The background features a decorative sword with an ornate hilt and a glowing gem in the center, surrounded by red flowers. The text in the image reads: "⚔️ A Beautiful Knight ARC Review ⚔️. Thank you Oliver Heber for granting me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced by the publisher. Great continuation of this series! Highly recommend if you’re into paranormal fantasy romance. I loved reading Sabrina, Gavin, and Liam's story. I can’t wait to read Niall & Tammie's story in book 3! ⭐ Star Rating: 5.0 🌶️ Spice Level: 3.0. The Cursed Kingdom Book 2." The social handle "@heartsandthrillers" is in the middle of the image.
February 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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Me when my library holds come in.

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Kendrick Lamar performing at the Super Bowl.
February 10, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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I believe!
February 9, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Currently reading A Beautiful Knight by @hildiemcqueen.bsky.social.

Thank you @oliverheberbooks.bsky.social for granting me an ARC!

#romancebooks #newreleases
February 10, 2025 at 1:06 AM
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(1/7) Reading Black authors is essential. Their words not only celebrate the rich tapestry of black experiences but also inspire dreams & ignite change, shaping & enriching our world. As we celebrate Black History Month, I want to highlight 65+ black authors.
#BlackHistoryMonth #ReadBlackVoices
Graphic for Black History Month featuring the text 'BLACK HISTORY MONTH' in bold, black letters at the top. Below the text is an illustration of an open book with stylized pages decorated with green and gold geometric shapes and plant-like designs. Above the book, a golden sunburst emanates from the center. The bottom of the image contains the social handle '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS' in white letters on a black background.
February 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Another month full of great new books! What are you most looking forward to reading this?

#bookreleases #thrillerbooks #romancebooks #romantasybooks #tbrpile #tbr #booklover
Graphic with a pink background and a white circle in the center. Inside the circle, the text reads 'Most anticipated FEBRUARY releases.' The word 'FEBRUARY' is in large, bold, red letters with a playful, bubbly font and small white dots and shapes inside the letters. The words 'Most anticipated' and 'releases' are in black, cursive font. There are two red hearts on each side of the word 'FEBRUARY.' The text '@HEARTSANDTHRILLERS' is faintly visible below the word 'FEBRUARY.'" This image contains the mystery, thriller, and suspense book releases I’m most looking forward to this month. The graphic is divided into sections by date, showcasing different book covers and their release dates. The top left corner has a circular logo with the text 'MYSTERY thrillers suspense @HEARTSANDTHRILLERS.' Below the logo, book covers are arranged by their release dates: - February 4: 'The Poisoner's Tale' by Cathryn Kemp, 'Needy Little Things' by Michelle Darkhouse, and 'A Killing Cold' by Kate Alice Marshall. - February 10: 'Idle Grounds' by Krystelle Bamford, 'The Dollhouse Academy' by Margarita Montimore, 'You Are Fatally Invited' by Ande Pliego, and 'A Girl Like Us' by Anna Sophia McLoughlin. - February 18: 'Close Your Eyes and Count to 10' by Lisa Unger and 'Listen Sister' by Neena Viel. The background of the image shows an open book with a heart-shaped logo at the bottom right corner. This image contains the romance book releases I’m most looking forward to this month. The graphic is divided into sections by date, showcasing different book covers and their release dates. The top left corner has a circular logo with the text 'romance @HEARTSANDTHRILLERS’ and a pair of lips. Below the logo, book covers are arranged by their release dates: - February 4: 'The Love Lyric' by Kristina Forest - February 11: 'First-Time Caller' by B.K. Borison, 'The Launch Date' by Annabelle Slator, 'Can't Help Faking in Love' by Swati Hegde, 'Illusions of Fire' by Nisha Sharma - February 13: 'The Love Intervention' by Caroline Khoury, 'The Girl Most Likely To' by Julie Tieu - February 18: 'I Got Abducted by Aliens and Now I'm Trapped in a Rom-Com' by Kimberly Lemming, 'You Between the Lines' by Katie Nanyom - February 25: 'Back After This' by Linda Holmes The background of the image shows an open book with a heart-shaped logo at the upper right corner. New Romantasy & Fantasy Romance books I’m looking forward to in February
February 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM