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✨mood reader with a never-ending TBR✨ I love reading and trying out different genres — which means I tend to find some hidden GEMS. Let’s discuss book stuff, deep dive in the series, & genuine (unhinged?) reviews☺️

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TheSKYY Life

The Skyy Life

Erika 💖

✨mood reader with a never-ending TBR✨ I love reading and trying out different genres — which means I tend to find some hidden GEMS. Let’s discuss book stuff, deep dive in the series, & genuine (unhinged?) reviews☺️

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2025 Reading Wrap Up - Which books are at the TOP of the list?

2025 has come to an end, and here are my top reads from each month in 2025! I've read some amazing books this year, and it has been such a busy, blessed year; I'm surprised I was able to read as much as I have. What books do you think I should read in 2026? CHAPTERS ◡̈ 00:38 Black Romance 02:22 YA Fantasy 04:43 Adult Fiction 05:59 Adult Fantasy Duology 09:50 Adult Romtantasy (Standalone) 13:36 YA Fantasy 17:05 Graphic YA Novel 18:30 YA Mystery/Thriller 19:12 Dark Dystopian Romance 23:16 YA Mystery/Thriller If you want to see videos FIRST before anyone else, subscribe to my Bindery for FREE. To see all of my bookish content in ONE place (and exclusive to Bindery content) check it out here: https://theskyylife.binderybooks.com ✨ DETAILS ✨ - StoryGraph *my favorite way to track reading progress*: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/theskyylife - Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/171165351 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskyylife - Threads: https://www.threads.com/@theskyylife - Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/theskyylife (you can find all of my links in one place!) 💖 Charm Meet Cute *Curated & customized bookish acessories*: https://charmmeetcute.etsy.com (shop small, support independent) 📚 Bookshop.Org *my favorite Amazon alternative where you can get amazing books and still support independent bookstores*: https://refer.bookshop.org/erika885 (If you use this link, you will save 20% off your first purchase!) 🎧 Libro.FM *my favorite Audible/Everand alternative where you actually OWN the audiobooks you purchase, and credits don't expire*: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm785266 (If you use this link, I will receive an audiobook credit when you start a new one-credit membership.) #booktube #booktok #bookrecommendations #booktuber


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Let’s see what Barnes & Noble has in store!
Let’s see what Barnes & Noble has in store!

#bookstorefinds #barnesandnoble edition I haven’t been to the bookstore in awhile to actually do some good shopping. Well, I window shopped this time😂 but these are the books that caught my eye, including YA fantasy, horror, graphic novels, & more. Have y’all seen or read any of these books?! Bourbon and lies book is on my TBR (I need an audiobook!) and after getting to 41% on I, Medusa — I am intrigued in Ayana’s other works (but my library hold lapse and now it will be a 5 week wait for me to finish 😂) #books #bookstagram #blackbookstagrammer


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let's discuss my recent reads! | reading wrap up (jan & feb)
let's discuss my recent reads! | reading wrap up (jan & feb)

Hi book besties, it's been a minute since I have talked to ya'll about the books I've read recently! This is my reading wrap up for January and February!! Stay tuned for my March Hopefuls (coming soon)! Make sure you subscribe to the channel so you don't miss a video! CHAPTERS ◡̈ (Books Mentioned) 00:54 — speak of the devil 02:53 — captured prey 05:05 — portal to pleasure 06:12 — hotel limbo 08:08 — book of azrael 10:01 — his and hers 10:30 — bed chemistry 12:10 — written on ice 15:50 — current reads =) To see all of my bookish content in ONE place (and exclusive to Bindery content) check it out here: https://theskyylife.binderybooks.com ✨ DETAILS ✨ - StoryGraph *my favorite way to track reading progress*: https://app.thestorygraph.com/profile/theskyylife - Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/171165351 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskyylife - Threads: https://www.threads.com/@theskyylife - Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/theskyylife (you can find all of my links in one place!) 💖 Charm Meet Cute *Curated & customized bookish acessories*: https://charmmeetcute.etsy.com (shop small, support independent) 📚 Bookshop.Org *my favorite Amazon alternative where you can get amazing books and still support independent bookstores*: https://refer.bookshop.org/erika885 (If you use this link, you will save 20% off your first purchase!) 🎧 Libro.FM *my favorite Audible/Everand alternative where you actually OWN the audiobooks you purchase, and credits don't expire*: https://libro.fm/referral?rf_code=lfm785266 (If you use this link, I will receive an audiobook credit when you start a new one-credit membership.) #bookreview #booktube #booktok #bookrecommendations #booktuber


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Thank you GP Putnam’s Son of Books for Young Readers  for the advance reader copy 🤩

This debut YA fantasy explores heavy topics such as grief and loss as well as finding your way through uncharted territories.

Mikaela has to reckon with what’s in store for her next. Going to college? Ascending to Witch Queen? Or, will her vision come true?

It’s hard to consider the future when death is in the cards.

This book does have some similarities to Legendborn, but definitely not a copy. This is how you properly showcase inspiration.

This book had so many things I loved! I love that it is set in Louisiana, tarot cards, and all the witchery!

This is a great, decent read for the YA audiences but for me it was still a little bit underwhelming. But I would still recommend to young adults & anyone who wants to give it a shot.

Death Card by Jasmine Smith releases August 11th

ARC REVIEW: DEATH CARD — JASMINE SMITH


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Kaleidoscopic Books Haul!
Kaleidoscopic Books Haul!

As promised here’s what I snagged at @kaleidoscopic.books first pop-up! I don’t have enough bookmarks 😆 And since I wanna read more physical books, I needed a cute one. I couldn’t say no to that or the cute stickers!! Special thanks to @okciderco some stickers too ✨ But the star of the show is The Probability of Us by Elizabeth-Jade Taylor. I have been eyeing 👀 this and @lexjustread has said nothing but amazing things about it! She has been encouraging me to read it so, I could not pass up the opportunity to get a copy to support @elizabethjadeauthor and Lexi’s bookstore @kaleidoscopic.books — AND IT’S A SIGNED COPY 🤩🤩🤩 Let me know if I should do a reading vlog for The Probability of Us 💚 #romancebookrecs #supportindie #blackbookstagrammer #booksta #bookishhaul


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ICYMI: MAYHEM AND THE MORTAL IS COMING!!!
ICYMI: MAYHEM AND THE MORTAL IS COMING!!!

Unbox some very special book mail with me! #mayhemandthemortal by @reallyshanora 💜 Releases 03/17 🤩 One mission. One curse. No escape. Zaira doesn’t want a hero — she needs a weapon ⚔️ To save her sister from a soul-devouring curse, she has to cross The Shallows—a nightmare landscape of ruined magic, shifting paths, and vicious creatures that eat people alive. Her guide? Thane Valkor: sorcerer, assassin, walking red flag. His name clears rooms. His magic kills quietly. And whatever he’s really after, it’s not salvation. He promises to help. He mighteven mean it. But Zaira knows better than to trust a liar with a blade and ice in his veins. She just doesn’t have a choice. Thank you @entangled_publishing for the ARC!!!! 😍🙌🏾 — stay tuned for my review!! #fantasybooklover #romantasybooks #bookrecs #bookstagrammer 💫


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HM WOLFE TRAD PUB NEWS!
HM WOLFE TRAD PUB NEWS!

WELL DESERVED 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 CONGRATS @lunarliteraryagency @escapism.erika @hm.wolfe @simonandschuster @scarlettpress.us #daggermouth #hmwolfe #dystopianfiction #bookrecs


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January Recap is finally here and boy did I have fun!

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Let’s deep dive into my January reads 🫣 grab your drink & let’s get into it!

  • Book of Azrael — okay soooo this was bomb as hell and I knew it would be. I loved the writing style and the progression of the story. This is a series that I am happy has 7 books (I think only up to book 4 has been released as of now) and I cannot wait to read book two

Well, you may have seen my detailed book reviews on the rest of these books soo I won’t go into too many of the details…..

  • Speak of the Devil — this is the continutation of over my dead body. This YA witchy graphic novel with lgbtq+ rep and a diverse cast really captured my heart in book one. It was full of nostalgia similarly to the witchy movies I loved to watch back in the day. However, this follow up didn’t capture me in the same way. Still pretty good but not better than the first.

  • Captured Prey — now this book is the first monster romance I have read and it was okay. The author did an amazing job having consent as the forefront which I appreciate but overall it was just a so-so read. However, I think any other works that focus on fantasy I would definitely read and I think I would love those more.

  • Portal to Pleasure — Deciding to give it another go, I tried another new to me author in the similar category & novella. Now this one? Was reallly good! Consent was definitely front and center — again I appreciate this, AND the personalities and dynamics of relationships were really enjoyable and made me look forward to what happens after this novella. Well good news! Did you know book 2 is out now? It’s automatically on my TBR.

  • Hotel Limbo — Now this graphic novel had an interesting premise of being in purgatory/hell. There were many different artists which really bothered me at first but I ended up liking in the end. The beginning was rough bc it was super hard to read / not legible. It improves, luckily otherwise I would’ve had to DNF this one. The story really comes together and by the end I was sad it was over and again wanted to know what happens next?

  • His and Hers — Now, this one was really good! I enjoyed his&hers and I really enjoyed the limited series. Its not my favorite book nor do I need a trophy but it was really enjoyable. For me, thrillers that make me obsessed and can’t stop thinking about them are a little tough to come by but I would still recommend reading this one.

Do you have any book recs for me?

Here’s what I am currently reading (altho I did just finish The Book of Azrael this morning ☺️)

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January Recap ✨🤩🫣


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Did you know you can request a book recommendation from me?? 👀
Did you know you can request a book recommendation from me?? 👀

Did you know you can request a book recommendation from me on @bindery_books? It’s such a cute little feature and I already love it! Shout out to my book bestie @shelf_love_booklover 💖✨ I hope you enjoy reading this recs! Let me know which one you will add to your library!! 🫶🏾 Enjoy! Want a book rec? Head over to my Bindery (check my bio for direct 🔗) ☺️ #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #addtotbr #bookbestie


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