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ARC Review: YOU CAN GO YOUR OWN WAY by ERIC SMITH

No one ever said love would be easy…but did they mention it would be freezing?

Adam Stillwater is in over his head. At least, that’s what his best friend would say. And his mom. And the guy who runs the hardware store down the street. But this pinball arcade is the only piece of his dad that Adam has left, and he’s determined to protect it from Philadelphia’s newest tech mogul, who wants to turn it into another one of his cold, lifeless gaming cafés.

Whitney Mitchell doesn’t know how she got here. Her parents split up. She lost all her friends. Her boyfriend dumped her. And now she’s spending her senior year running social media for her dad’s chain of super successful gaming cafés—which mostly consists of trading insults with that decrepit old pinball arcade across town.

But when a huge snowstorm hits, Adam and Whitney suddenly find themselves trapped inside the arcade. Cut off from their families, their worlds, and their responsibilities, the tension between them seems to melt away, leaving something else in its place. But what happens when the storm stops?

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Let’s Talk: A Year of Bookstagram

Happy Friday, friends! We’ve made it another week. Since my bookstagram anniversary is coming up, I thought it’d be fun to reflect on the last year, and everything I’ve learned and observed. So grab a cup of  tea, get cozy, and let’s chat!

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Book Recs: 10 Book Recommendations Based On Your Favorite Comfort Movie

Happy Saturday, friends! While we’re waiting to get our mosaic broken hearts re-shattered by Red (Taylor’s Version), and Adele’s 30, Caitlyn and I figured it would be fun to compile a little book recs post for y’all based on your favorite comfort movie! This is the first post in a series, so keep your eyes peeled for other future recommendations.  

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ARC Review: No Words by Meg Cabot

Welcome to Little Bridge, one of the smallest, most beautiful islands in the Florida Keys.

Jo Wright always swore she’d never step foot on Little Bridge Island—not as long as her nemesis, bestselling author Will Price, is living there.

Then Jo’s given an offer she can’t refuse: an all-expense-paid trip to speak and sign at the island’s first-ever book festival.

Even though arrogant Will is the last person Jo wants to see, she could really use the festival’s more-than-generous speaking fee. She’s suffering from a crippling case of writer’s block on the next instalment of her bestselling children’s series, and her father needs financial help as well.

Then Jo hears that Will is off-island on the set of the film of his next book. Hallelujah!

But when she arrives on Little Bridge, Jo is in for a shock: Will is not only at the book festival, but seems genuinely sorry for his past actions—and more than willing not only to make amends but prove to Jo that he’s a changed man.

Things seem to be looking up—until disaster strikes, causing Jo to wonder: Do any of us ever really know anyone?

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ARC Review: Jade Fire Gold by June C.L. Tan

In an empire on the brink of war . . .

Ahn is no one, with no past and no family.

Altan is a lost heir, his future stolen away as a child.

When they meet, Altan sees in Ahn a path to reclaiming the throne. Ahn sees a way to finally unlock her past and understand her arcane magical abilities.

But they may have to pay a far deadlier price than either could have imagined.

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Guest Post: Who Needs SparkNotes When You’ve Got These 20 Diverse YA Retellings? by Kat from bibliosmile

Happy Thursday, friends! Today, I’m so excited to share that teatimelit has our first ever guest post — Kat, from The Bibliosmile (novelsandwaffles)! We’re huge fans of Kat here at teatimelit, and when she reached out for a guest post about retellings, you can only imagine our excitement! So without any further ado, here’s her guest post on diverse YA retellings!

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teatimereads October Pick: XOXO by Axie Oh

Hi, friends and welcome to another teatimereads announcement! September was a busy month for us here, but we’re so excited to be announcing our October book! Without further adieu, we’re so thrilled to announce that the October book will be XOXO by Axie Oh. 

Here’s the full synopsis for XOXO:

Cello prodigy Jenny has one goal: to get into a prestigious music conservatory. When she meets mysterious, handsome Jaewoo in her uncle’s Los Angeles karaoke bar, it’s clear he’s the kind of boy who would uproot her careful plans. But in a moment of spontaneity, she allows him to pull her out of her comfort zone for one unforgettable night of adventure…before he disappears without a word.

Three months later, when Jenny and her mother arrive in South Korea to take care of her ailing grandmother, she’s shocked to discover that Jaewoo is a student at the same elite arts academy where she’s enrolled for the semester. And he’s not just any student. He’s a member of one of the biggest K-pop bands in the world—and he’s strictly forbidden from dating.

When a relationship means throwing Jenny’s life off the path she’s spent years mapping out, she’ll have to decide once and for all just how much she’s willing to risk for love. 

Links for XOXO: Goodreads | TheStoryGraph | Bookshop | IndieBound

Content Warnings for XOXO: Cancer, medical content, emergency procedure, hospitals, bullying, death of a parent, drug use 

We can’t wait to get reading with you all, and discuss XOXO at the end of the month. Happy reading! 

Let’s Talk: Pairing Books & Tea

Hi, hello friends! I’m so excited to be bringing you this post today, in collaboration with lovely Luce from Coffee, Cups and Books! We’ve decided it would be a lot of fun to pair some of our favourite books with different tea flavours, and you can find her post here. Seeing as our blog name is teatimelit, I am incredibly excited to bring you this post today. Without further ado, let’s get started.

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ARC Review: First Love, Take Two by Sajni Patel

On the verge of realizing her dream of being a doctor, Preeti Patel should be ecstatic. But between the stress of her residency, trying to find a job, and managing her traditional, no-boundaries family, Preeti’s anxiety is through the roof. Relationships and love aren’t even an option. Fortunately, Preeti’s finally found a new place to stay . . . only to discover that her new roommate is her ex.

Preeti never quite got over Daniel Thompson. Super-hot, plenty of swagger, amazing cook—the guy is practically perfect. And if it weren’t for their families, there might have been a happily ever after. But it’s hard to keep her sanity and libido in check when the man of her dreams is sleeping mere feet away. Can Preeti and Daniel find a way to stand up and fight for each other one last time . . . before they lose their second chance?

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