Books – Nicolette Elzie

Detective Work, A Lovable Heroine, A Punchworthy (But Very Kissable) Sidekick // New Adult Paranormal Book Review

August 3, 2016

What makes Voodoo Moon so special is that it’s set in a lush and vivid post-apocalyptic world where magic, assassins, paranormal beings and one seemingly unsolvable mystery collide in a thrill ride of deceit and a pile up of dead bodies. … More Detective Work, A Lovable Heroine, A Punchworthy (But Very Kissable) Sidekick // New Adult Paranormal Book Review

Badass Girl = Favorite Story

August 1, 2016

My favorite stories always have a badass girl. She isn’t always the main character, though when she is that’s awesome. She doesn’t have to have a sword, though if she does I’m cool with that. She doesn’t have to be the wittiest, or the snarkiest, though again, both I’m cool with. She only has to … More Badass Girl = Favorite Story

Give Me the Jaded Jerk Anytime // “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Gifted Children”

July 29, 2016

There are certain characters that I instantly like when I read. The slightly downtrodden with a chip-on-their-shoulder is one of them. … More Give Me the Jaded Jerk Anytime // “Miss Peregrine’s Home for Gifted Children”

“The Love That Split The World” // AKA The Book that Split my Soul

July 27, 2016

I love this book and this author so much and I think that the people who this book was written for will also adore and hold it close to their hearts. … More “The Love That Split The World” // AKA The Book that Split my Soul

The Problem I Have With Happy Endings in Books

July 25, 2016

Life is full of struggles. Books should accurately reflect that. However, I’m not saying get rid of the sunshine and rainbows either. … More The Problem I Have With Happy Endings in Books

Cute Things In Books That Make Me Laugh (Except the Last One)

June 27, 2016

Despite my undying love for all books in the history of ever, there are some things that happen in books that always make me laugh.

Except for the last one, that one just infuriates me. … More Cute Things In Books That Make Me Laugh (Except the Last One)

A Story About Mistakes, Slut Shaming and Redeeming Friendships

April 11, 2016

This book covered some deep issues, whether intentional or not. I felt connected to the main character not because I have made her same mistakes but because I could empathize with her journey. A fantastic and heart-breaking read! … More A Story About Mistakes, Slut Shaming and Redeeming Friendships

Parallel Dimensions, Fate and a Love Triangle, So Basically My Favorite Kind of Romance

April 8, 2016

A Thousand Pieces of You contains all the elements that I need for an entertaining read. Aside from a few pet peeves, I would still highly recommend. … More Parallel Dimensions, Fate and a Love Triangle, So Basically My Favorite Kind of Romance

On Burnout and What I Learned From It

April 6, 2016

A review of books read in March, life lived, accomplishments and some thoughts on writer’s burnout. … More On Burnout and What I Learned From It

What I’m Reading This Spring

March 15, 2016

My 2016 Spring TBR is a perfect balance of contemporary and fantasy. Plus, the massive planner in me created a reading schedule. (Now if only I can stick to it!) … More What I’m Reading This Spring

“Ignite Me”// An Epic Rollercoaster of Feels

March 14, 2016

I was afraid to read “Ignite Me” because what if it let me down, what if it wasn’t as awesome and I wanted it to be? Here are my 22 IRL reactions to the final book in the Shatter Me Series. … More “Ignite Me”// An Epic Rollercoaster of Feels

March Library Haul // Magic Happens When Tiny Monsters Photobomb Your Bookstagram

Library Book Haul // Magic Happens When Tiny Monsters Photobomb Your Bookstagram

March 11, 2016

Books and some adorable photobombing, so of course magic happens and feels ensue! … More Library Book Haul // Magic Happens When Tiny Monsters Photobomb Your Bookstagram

February Review: On Books, Writing and Life

March 9, 2016

A peek into my bullet journal as I review February’s lesson’s learned, books read and writing accomplished. … More February Review: On Books, Writing and Life

Books I’m Waiting On // March 8th Release Day

March 8, 2016

This week some amazing titles are hitting the shelves. Check out the top books that I’m getting totally amped for! … More Books I’m Waiting On // March 8th Release Day

NicoletteElzie.com // Why Badass Girls Are Important To YA

Badass Girls and Their Importance

February 10, 2016

Badass girls tend to be accused of being hard to connect to because they’re “unlikeable”. I call bullshit. … More Badass Girls and Their Importance

Throne of Glass – A Non-Traditional Prince, A Pair of Badass Girls

January 27, 2016

Celaena Sardothien is the most infamous assassin in Adarlan. Thanks to a series of unfortunate events, she’s been slaving away in the salt mines of Endovier for the last year.

That is until the Crown Prince of Adarlan needs her to compete in the King’s upcoming competition. … More Throne of Glass – A Non-Traditional Prince, A Pair of Badass Girls

My Bookish Wishlist

December 22, 2015

🎵He’s Making A List And Checking It Twice, He’ll Give Me All the Books ‘Cause I’ve Been Extra Nice, Santa Clause is Coming To Town🎵 … More My Bookish Wishlist

Christmas Book Tags

December 21, 2015

Christmas comes but once a year and along with it comes the Christmas themed book tags! Join me as I look at my favorite wintery books and christmas favs as the big day nears! … More Christmas Book Tags

Bath and Body Works Tag

December 17, 2015

It’s always fun to do tags that bridge the gap between the fantasy world I spend so much time in and the real world that, maybe I don’t spend enough time in. Thanks goes to Jesse @ Books at Dawn for the tag! He knows how much I love lists and he feeds my compulsion by … More Bath and Body Works Tag

Top Ten Books of 2015 That Are Sure to Knock-Your-Socks-Off (Because I’m Still Looking For Mine)

December 15, 2015

This Week’s Prompt: Top Ten Books I Read in 2015 10. The Raven Boys Because I had so many feels… for so many reasons… for so many characters…that I don’t even know where to start. 9. The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss Because I laughed throughout the book and thoroughly enjoyed all the nerdiness that … More Top Ten Books of 2015 That Are Sure to Knock-Your-Socks-Off (Because I’m Still Looking For Mine)

Nicolette Elzie

A Little Bookish, A Little Writerly

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