Winter Book Haul - 2025

 Hello, everyone! How was your weekend?

I finally have a HUGE book haul this time! I've been going kinda crazy with my book purchases if I'm being honest. Special editions and sprayed edges just get me every time. Some of these were given to me on Christmas and Valentine's Day though.

Bloodguard by Cecy Robson

Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix Illustrated Edition by JK Rowling

 

This was a gift. I was given the other 4 illustrated editions quite a while ago.

Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon

The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller

I didn't realize this was the second book in a duology. The sprayed edges got to me. I guess that means I *have* to purchase the first book...which I'm obviously so bummed about. ;)

Thumb page holders

 

My husband bought these and the bookmarks to put in my stocking for Christmas.

Loch Ness Book Mark

Bookmarks

 

 

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

I just happened upon this sprayed edge edition at my local Walmart back in December. I love the dragons on the edges!

 

 

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

 

I also found this during the same shopping trip at Walmart! I love the black edges.

 

 

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

 

I pre-ordered this edition before the reveal of the special Target edition. I'm actually not sad about that though because I genuinely like the look of the sprayed edges on this edition than the Target one.

 

 

Lightlark by Alex Aster

 

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

 

Classic Tales of Mystery by Various Authors

 

 

Classic Tales of Christmas by Various Authors

 

The Stars Are Dying by Chloe C. Penaranda

 

The Night Is Defying by Chloe C. Penaranda

 

 

The Caraval box set

 

 God of Malice

 

God of Pain

 

This is the only book in the series that I own that doesn't have sprayed edges. That's okay though, I was thinking about trying to do my own sprayed edging.

 

God of Wrath

 

God of Ruin

 

 

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Mina Lima Edition

 

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Mina Lima Edition

 

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Mina Lima Edition

That's everything for now! What books are you looking forward to reading this year?

I hope you have a wonderful week, and thank you so much for stopping by!

 

Winter Empties & Review - 2025

 Hello, everybody! How was your weekend? I'm so happy that spring is finally here. I'm ready to get out in the sun and enjoy nature again. We weren't able to get out as much as we would've liked last spring/summer after I gave birth, so its been a long time since we were able to be outside.

Anyway, I have a lot of skincare products again this season. Here's everything I was able to use up recently!

Tony Moly I'm Rice Mask Sheet

I love Tony Moly masks, so it's no surprise that I enjoyed this mask.

Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Medium Brown 

This is my favorite brow pencil. I've tried other brands and they just don't compare for me.

L'Oreal Unbelievabrow Clear Brow Gel

 

This was fine. The brush was a little bit bigger than I would have liked.

Algenist Eye Renewal Balm

 

I didn't love this, but it wasn't horrible either. It didn't really sink into my skin as well as I would have liked, and was a little bit greasy.

Soap & Glory Face and Clarity Facial Wash

 

This was okay. Not my favorite though so I wouldn't repurchase this.

First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Lip Therapy

 

I love this brand, but this was awful. It didn't feel like it did anything to help my chapped lips, and the smell/taste is disgusting. The red tint looked nice though.

 

Bath & Body Works Enchanted Candy Potion

 

This scent was too strong. It was difficult to get through this lotion. I would not repurchase this scent again.

 

Fresh Soy Face Cleanser

 

I like this cleanser, but not more than my First Aid Beauty cleanser.

 

 

Tree Hut Green Tea Shea Sugar Scrub

 

I like that these are inexpensive and come in a huge variety of scents.

 

Tony Moly I'm Aloe Mask Sheet

 

Again, I love these masks. Every one I've tried has been very hydrating.

 

It Cosmetics Confidence in a Cream

 

I really like this moisturizer. I may even like it more than the First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream. This isn't as greasy as the FAB one, but it is slightly scented.

 

 

That's everything I used up this last season! Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you have a wonderful week!