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TBR Jar Chooses My October Reads! 🫙🧡 ( kindle & physical)
I am officially a booktuber because I am finally creating a TBR Jar! This months TBR is being chosen by the prompts, I'm sure this isn't your first time watching one of these so you know how it goes.
I chose six books for this month (from both my physical and Kindle Unlimited TBR) because I like to keep it real and I don't like to overwhelm myself.
Hope you enjoy it!
xo
Melissa
📖 The Archive- A free Patreon that sends you all the links to the books I read so you can add them to your TBR!
You can sign up here ☞ patreon.com/BookishMelissa
✻StoryGraph: app.thestorygraph.com/profile/melissa_renee
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My vlog channel: @melissa_renee
✦Hi! If you're new here my name is Melissa and I read a lot of romance =) I'm also an expat living abroad in Asia, a mom of three, and currently working on my masters to become a librarian. Thanks for being here!!
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FINALLY Reading ACOTAR and Discovering New Faves!
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In this weeks reading vlog I read ACOTAR for the first time! Tamlin or Rhysand? I mean, Rhys licks her tears... I also read a small town romance, Only in Your Dreams by Madison Wright. Plus I live through a typhoon... It was a pretty great reading week! Enjoy! The Archive- A free Patreon that sends you all the links to the books I read so you can add them to your TBR! You can sign up here ☞ pa...
Let’s go book shopping ⋆。°✩ (and a new romance you need to read)
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Welcome to another cozy bookish vlog! ₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ This week is my birthday week and I am excited to dive into a new release by LJ Shen, Truly, Madly, Deeply. I'm also taking you book shopping with me for a mini birthday book haul! I also share a little change that is coming to my channel. Enjoy! x Melissa @observingemma video: ua-cam.com/video/OAQlVFmQ7pw/v-deo.htmlsi=hotYcGvwuQs3fYEJ The Archiv...
Reading Vlog 📖 When things don’t go as planned
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This was a tough week, because being an ARC reader comes with it's own set of do's and don'ts. But as booktuber I am aware that I have a responsibility to my viewers to be honest with everything I read. I hope you enjoy this weeks romantasy reading vlog. It's a shorter one, but I share my thoughts on books that might not live up to expectations. xo Melissa The Archive- A free Patreon that send...
Reading Diaries ⋆⁺₊✧ You will LOVE this romance book!
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I'm looking for a book with... oh who knows, I just need it to have romance, a plot (even if that's just getting together) and *gasp* likable characters! Did I find a five star this week? Maybe!! I dive into a dark romance- Lights Out by Navessa Allen, as well as a light and fluffy Fall read. The Archive- A free Patreon that sends you all the links to the books I read so you can add them to yo...
Let’s chat Fall TBR 🍂☕️ Indie romance & new releases
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Hey friend! Ok, so it's still hot outside but I am super ready for Fall to be here. To prepare for the coming (most wonderful) season I wanted to share my reading list for this autumn. It's romance of course, but it has everything from romantasy, to small town, to biker gangs. I have you covered! And if you'd like a list of all the books I am mentioning with links to Goodreads and StoryGraph pl...
Kindle Scribe update: Was it worth it?
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After using the Kindle Scribe as a graduate student for a year, I'm sharing my likes, dislikes, and what I use it for. Find out if this e-reader is worth the investment in my one year review! The Archive- A free Patreon that sends you all the links to the books I read so you can add them to your TBR! You can sign up here ☞ patreon.com/BookishMelissa ✻My Storygraph- follow along! app.thestorygr...
Reading Vlog in France ✨ Cafés, Vampires, and Mood Reading in Europe📖
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Started the week off thinking I was in the mood for small town romance but quickly realized that, no I was actually wanting vampire romance. The Poisoner was on my kindle and begging me to read it. In Strasbourg, I couldn't resist popping into the local bookshops and found the most adorable café to sit and read while drinking a coffee. Are you a mood reader? I'd love to hear about your experien...
Finishing series I'm in the middle of 📚✨ Reading Vlog
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Welcome back to another vlog! This week I’ve been recovering from surgery so it's given me the chance to slow down and take care of myself. During my downtime, I finally had the opportunity to dive back into a few romance series I started a few months ago. 📚💕 If you're into age-gap romance or cozy fantasy, you’ll definitely want to hear about my latest reads. (And just a side note, both books h...
French Summer: reading, surgery prep, beach days
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Hey friends, This week I’ve been diving into romance books on my Kindle, with the French scenery making it all feel so magical. I even went to see a centeries old castle that felt like it was ripped straight from one of the romantasies I’ve read! Of course, I had to hit the beach too - soaking up the sun and sipping on some yummy cider. 🍎 (Normandie is known for its delicious cider) This week I...
French Summer: Coffee, Books, and an Unexpected Surgery: Weekly Reading Vlog
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Hey everyone! I finally made it to France! 🇫🇷 I've been spending my days soaking up the sun on the beach, sipping coffee at adorable cafes, and diving into some amazing books on my Kindle. Seriously, so many beach days and so much reading - it's been a dream! But, not everything's been perfect. I had a little accident in the ocean and now I need surgery here in France. 😅 It's been a bit of a ro...
A Day of Book Shopping in England ☁︎ Travel Reading Vlog
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Hey friends! Welcome to my weekly reading vlog...from Europe! This week, I'm diving into some cozy fantasy and contemporary romance on my kindle while traveling around the UK and France. Come along with me as I hunt for an indie bookshop in Kent-I might just have a mini book haul to share. And don't miss our trip to the National Gallery in London to soak up some amazing art. Grab a cup of tea a...
Reading Vlog ✳︎ (Exploring Cozy Romantasy Reads and Audio Book Struggles 🎧❤️)
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Reading Vlog ✳︎ (Exploring Cozy Romantasy Reads and Audio Book Struggles 🎧❤️)
New Releases Reading Vlog ♥︎ Enemies to lovers & small town romance
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New Releases Reading Vlog ♥︎ Enemies to lovers & small town romance
5 star ⭐️ romance series recommendations (interconnected stand alones)
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5 star ⭐️ romance series recommendations (interconnected stand alones)
May Reading Diary ✿ 8 books {vol. 01}
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May Reading Diary ✿ 8 books {vol. 01}
24 hour reading vlog ⚔️ romantasy readathon!
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24 hour reading vlog ⚔️ romantasy readathon!
Indie romance reading list ✿ June tbr
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Indie romance reading list ✿ June tbr
a cozy week of reading indie romance novels ❤︎ (spoiler free) reading vlog
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a cozy week of reading indie romance novels ❤︎ (spoiler free) reading vlog
Let’s go book shopping & a {mini} book haul :: cozy book vlog
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Let’s go book shopping & a {mini} book haul :: cozy book vlog
my winter reading plans :: december tbr
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my winter reading plans :: december tbr
what i love about the scribe + my kindle unlimited tbr
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what i love about the scribe my kindle unlimited tbr
✨ Booktube Newbie Tag
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✨ Booktube Newbie Tag
Cozy Autumn Reading Vlog ☁️ ☕️ reading Ninth House and coffee shop date
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Cozy Autumn Reading Vlog ☁️ ☕️ reading Ninth House and coffee shop date
Cozy Autumn Book Recommendations: Romance, Thriller, Fantasy
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Cozy Autumn Book Recommendations: Romance, Thriller, Fantasy

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @michelles.readingcorner
    @michelles.readingcorner День тому

    Great tbr! 🍂

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa День тому

      Thank you!! 😊 I’m excited to read it! Have you read any of them?

    • @michelles.readingcorner
      @michelles.readingcorner 15 годин тому

      @@Bookish_melissa Yes, I have read Emma and the Secret History. I loved reading Emma. I also have the Book of Azrael on my tbr.

  • @ExpatNatt
    @ExpatNatt День тому

    Forget the TBR, you seem to be aging downwards?!?! GORGEOUS 😍

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa День тому

      Oh my gosh Natt thank you!I turned 43 this month so I needed to hear that. 🧡

  • @Melodys_Inner_Circle
    @Melodys_Inner_Circle День тому

    Looks like a great list!!

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa День тому

      Thanks! I agree. Now that I’m not reading just indie authors it helps!

  • @baysreads
    @baysreads 3 дні тому

    “what’s up with Tamlin?”😂😂😂

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 3 дні тому

      hahaha right? I can't wait to read book two so I know what the heck is going on with that dude.

  • @channelDD25
    @channelDD25 5 днів тому

    Maybe try Boox products

  • @bernardbrennan1612
    @bernardbrennan1612 6 днів тому

    Great review

  • @saraanareads
    @saraanareads 8 днів тому

    Feyre is still annoying in my head 🤣

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 8 днів тому

      Omg I'm so glad I'm not the only one! She did get better towards the end but still...not my fave.

  • @Melodys_Inner_Circle
    @Melodys_Inner_Circle 8 днів тому

    Welcome to the ACOTAR fan club 🙂

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 8 днів тому

      Hahaha! Thank you! I have felt left out for so long.

  • @rainybluereads
    @rainybluereads 8 днів тому

    I am in the middle of reading ACOTAR series for the first time- I’m on book 3!!

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 8 днів тому

      What do you think so far? I need to get to book two because I am really needing to know how this Tamlin thing crashes and burns.

  • @motive_of_the_witch2369
    @motive_of_the_witch2369 8 днів тому

    ACOTAR book 2 is the best...and we don't like Tamlin :P

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 8 днів тому

      I am so excited to read it! I thought Tamlin was so nice then he just sat back and did nothing! I was like, yeah, booooo...

  • @waywardaussies1537
    @waywardaussies1537 9 днів тому

    Happy late bday!

  • @WKelly42
    @WKelly42 9 днів тому

    The only reason I got a Note Air 3 over the Scribe is because I want to be able to annotate in all of my books. I literally had the Scribe in my cart ready to check out when I found out that I couldn't do that, and that killed the sale. I think it has to do with Amazon's DRM.

  • @Booksandmoe
    @Booksandmoe 12 днів тому

    Great Vlog! i hope you had the best birthday!! Can't wait to see what you pick up going forward. I should also pick up that book Trespasses, i haven't heard of it but i'm from Belfast so it would be such an interesting read!

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 11 днів тому

      Thank you so so much!! Let me know if you get Trespasses. I'd love to read it with you.

  • @saraanareads
    @saraanareads 12 днів тому

    Yes! Audiobooks motive me to do house work too😂

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 12 днів тому

      Right?? It helps so much. Ps...i'm listening to ACOTAR!

    • @saraanareads
      @saraanareads 11 днів тому

      @@Bookish_melissa I can’t wait for all your thoughts

  • @Melodys_Inner_Circle
    @Melodys_Inner_Circle 13 днів тому

    Hope you had a wonderful birthday!! Bookshopping on your birthday sounds perfect. I'm actually reading the sequel to A Dawn of Onyx right now and am enjoying the series alot! The third book in the series comes out next month. Excited to hear your thoughts!

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 13 днів тому

      Thank you so much!! And that’s good to know about the series!! I’m excited to start it.

  • @observingemma
    @observingemma 13 днів тому

    Love the hair refresh! I hope you had a lovely Birthday! 🥰 Also very excited to see what your thoughts are on Leather & Lark 👀

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 13 днів тому

      Thanks friend!! And same! I hope I like it. 😬

  • @JessBookgirlTV
    @JessBookgirlTV 13 днів тому

    Happy Birthday!

  • @KindlesandKicks
    @KindlesandKicks 15 днів тому

    This was a great review. I’ve actually loved the Scribe from day one. Not for it’s note-taking capabilities, which do leave much to be desired, but just as a very large e-reader. Love all the text that can fit on one page, and really enjoy the dual-page layout when in landscape mode, which makes it feel more like you’re reading an actual physical book. And the battery life is wonderful compared to my Oasis, which I use when I want a more portable reading experience.

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 14 днів тому

      Thank you for the compliment! I haven't actually used it in landscape mode...I'll give that a try!

  • @baysreads
    @baysreads 15 днів тому

    yep the purple and the bangs are IT for you!💕

  • @Booksandmoe
    @Booksandmoe 18 днів тому

    Love the hair!! I’m so curious about lights out now so I’ll definitely be checking it out! 💕

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 17 днів тому

      Thank you! And yay! Let me know what you think.

  • @Melodys_Inner_Circle
    @Melodys_Inner_Circle 19 днів тому

    I'm sorry you had such tough reading week!! I hope whatever you pick up next is a win. When I'm reading indie, I mainly reach for fantasy romance and most of the contemporary romance I read is traditionally published. If I come across any indie contemporaries that I love I'll pass them along. Have a great week!!

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 18 днів тому

      Oh it’s ok. It’s bound to happen. I would love any recommendations! Thank you!

  • @ch3ckm8
    @ch3ckm8 21 день тому

    you would have to be a heavy note taker to appreciate the scribe. It's unlimited notebooks and book library in one device. Just for reading, it's not going to be a comfortable experience because it's relatively heavy.

  • @HelloDrTaj
    @HelloDrTaj 22 дні тому

    I love doing crossword puzzles on mine as well.

  • @saraanareads
    @saraanareads 22 дні тому

    I have added so many books to my TBR!!

  • @saraanareads
    @saraanareads 22 дні тому

    I started listening to Lights Out because I heard Jacob Morgan was an amazing narrator but the trigger warnings had me so nervous. I chickened out lol.

    • @saraanareads
      @saraanareads 22 дні тому

      okay after watching more of the video I might end up reading it!!

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 22 дні тому

      Haha I really think you’re going to like it. I have read some pretty dark stuff and this was not anywhere near that. I appreciate the trigger warnings but I don’t think they are totally accurate.

  • @keithhealing1115
    @keithhealing1115 22 дні тому

    Reading on the Scribe is lovely, but I wish that Amazon would look at their competitors. The Boox Note Air has fantastic functionality. You can write on ANY document. You can have drawings with layers. The interface makes sense (based on Android - the Kindle interface has got steadily worse and less intuitive). Change the orientation to landscape and it automatically changes the page. All this stuff is possible - and Amazon keep fiddling with a UI that is now deeply substandard.

  • @Mariana-Salem
    @Mariana-Salem 24 дні тому

    Bangs looks so good on you 😊

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 24 дні тому

      Thank you so much Mariana! I feel like I’m still figuring them out but I’m getting there.

  • @jenseereads
    @jenseereads 25 днів тому

    I love that you focus on indie books!! Definitely adding Lights Out to my wishlist! 😏 I've only read two stalker dark romances...didn't love either of them lol BUT it was more to do with the male characters themselves versus the act of stalking, so it sounds like I might like Lights Out 🤞🏻And the bangs are super cute! I've had bangs for forever, hair spray is typically my best friend or a very light application of some sort of pomade to keep them in place. The heat and humidity is the literal bane of my bang existence 😑 so very happy the weather will be cooling off soon! lol

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 24 дні тому

      Hi Jensee! Yes totally add Lights Out, it really isn't that dark in my opinion. It has a great story and the characters are actually likable. And I love your bangs! Uhg...the humidity. It's so bad here. I will have to try pomade to keep them where I want them. Thanks for the tip!

    • @jenseereads
      @jenseereads 23 дні тому

      @@Bookish_melissa Thank you 💕and you're very welcome! I hope it helps! 🤞🏻 Also Lights Out is officially been added to my list 😋

  • @SaltLake180
    @SaltLake180 26 днів тому

    Thanks for the honest review. I was thinking of buying the Scribe but now I will stick with paper white. Its better to wait for a perfect Kindle in a reasonable size for reading, writing and annotations.

  • @randyrodriguez1445
    @randyrodriguez1445 27 днів тому

    I want to like it, i DO like it buttttttt it still feels like compromise device. The same reason I like it is also the reason that I don’t. I love the idea of a convergence device for kindle/eInk, BUT the combination is not the best of either. AND I DO NOT WANT to see Amazon Store content plastered all over anytime I turn it on. The updates over the last year have been great, but the lack of functionality and cloud storage still feels like lagging tech. I keep looking fondly at a Boox 10.3 or Supernote 7.8 and wondering….’what if…..’

  • @ExpatNatt
    @ExpatNatt 28 днів тому

    Your hair is EVERYTHING 😍

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 28 днів тому

      Ah Thank you!!!! When are we hanging out? =)

    • @ExpatNatt
      @ExpatNatt 28 днів тому

      @@Bookish_melissa in working 6 days a week until the end of October 😭 Cozy November cafe date?

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 28 днів тому

      @@ExpatNattsounds perfect!!!

  • @Melodys_Inner_Circle
    @Melodys_Inner_Circle 28 днів тому

    You have me curious about Lights Out. And your bangs are amazing!!

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 28 днів тому

      It’s really good! If you read it let me know what you think!

  • @navessaallen8521
    @navessaallen8521 28 днів тому

    Thank you so much for reading and reviewing! I’m so happy you liked it. Also, I LOVE your bangs.

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 28 днів тому

      Oh my gosh! Thank you Navessa for taking the time to watch my video and commenting! It means SO much to me. I really loved the book and I can’t wait for book two! ❤️

  • @TimothyCollins
    @TimothyCollins Місяць тому

    Honestly, I like it. The larger screen is great. The build quality feels good in the hand. And oddly... even after years of having a samsung tablet with a pen I never use, I am writing notes with the active att the time.

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 24 дні тому

      It really is great quality. I do love it and I'm glad I have it, just not sure it's for everyone ya know?

  • @christianbearden28
    @christianbearden28 Місяць тому

    I don’t hardly use mine much anymore. I miss my old Paperwhite. I may buy another one. I’m thinking of maybe buying a kobo.

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 24 дні тому

      The paperwhite looks like a great option too. I have a very old kindle for travel but the new one looks so nice.

  • @hgoodman9
    @hgoodman9 Місяць тому

    Great review. I decided to go with the supernote nomad.

  • @BrianHartman
    @BrianHartman Місяць тому

    Great review. ;) I have considered the Scribe, but it's a little too rich for my blood, so I settled for a Rocketbook instead. TBH, the size was also a concern for me. I'd like something more the size of the Paperwhite. Being able to write directly on Kindle books would be great. Unfortunately, i think that's something out of Amazon's control. As I understand it, that's not a technology problem but a rights problem. If I understand correctly (but maybe I don't) there's something about copyright, or the rights Amazon actually has, that prevents them from letting you write on e-books directly unless the author gives permission. That's why you have some e-books you can write on (like the word games) and some you can't.

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa 24 дні тому

      Yeah, it's a bit big, but I think they are trying to compete with the other paperlike products on the market. I hope my review helped!

  • @yxmichaelxyyxmichaelxy3074
    @yxmichaelxyyxmichaelxy3074 Місяць тому

    $600? Hell no!

  • @TheSmellworthyReport
    @TheSmellworthyReport Місяць тому

    Stylist?

  • @enigmo20
    @enigmo20 Місяць тому

    I've had the Scribe since launch day. I was excited in the beginning to use it and read on it. But quickly found kindle's note taking abmismal and totally nice the point. As months passes on, I used it less and less. I actually pulled my old oasis back out and used that more and more. I don't find the Scribe any better than my oasis for reading, and worse than my Onyx e-ink pad for note taking.

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing! Yeah I feel the same way. I use it for school but I grab my old smaller kindle more lately.

  • @grimgoreironhide9985
    @grimgoreironhide9985 Місяць тому

    Had no idea about the puzzle book.

  • @flabbybum9562
    @flabbybum9562 Місяць тому

    Great review and you hit the nail on the head. It needs to annotate anything. Also, not fully working with Microsoft one drive, word, or one note, really limits the Scribe. Shame, because I love my Paperwhite.

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa Місяць тому

      Yeah I agree. Thanks for the kind comment. 💕

  • @abagatelle
    @abagatelle Місяць тому

    Good review, well done 😊 (no comment on hair)

  • @kristyeperez2052
    @kristyeperez2052 Місяць тому

    Love your hair!

  • @kristyeperez2052
    @kristyeperez2052 Місяць тому

    This is my FAVORITE Alice Hoffman book ❤️

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa Місяць тому

      It’s actually the only one if ever read. I listened to the audio and it was soooo good.

  • @Melodys_Inner_Circle
    @Melodys_Inner_Circle Місяць тому

    I don't own a scribe, but I do think your hair is lovely 💜

  • @devGurus
    @devGurus Місяць тому

    beautiful melissa

  • @Bookish_melissa
    @Bookish_melissa Місяць тому

    So many of you have watched my first video and I couldn't believe that has been one year ago already! Now that I've used the Scribe for a full school year I am able to give insight into what I like and dislike. Do you own the Scribe?

  • @Melodys_Inner_Circle
    @Melodys_Inner_Circle Місяць тому

    Embers in the Snow by Anna Carven is my most recent vampire read and it was alot of fun!

    • @Bookish_melissa
      @Bookish_melissa Місяць тому

      Aaaand adding to my TBR. Thank you! I got so spoiled with the Stay a Spell series by Juliette Cross. She did vampires and witches soooo good. Not too dark but just enough. Love it.

    • @Melodys_Inner_Circle
      @Melodys_Inner_Circle Місяць тому

      @@Bookish_melissa I really need to prioritize the Stay a Spell series. I've heard so many good things!