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Summer Book Haul! | 2019

7/22/2019
By Maegan Mariee
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Hello Lovelies!

All of these books were ordered through Book Outlet and I have to say, I am in awe of this website. They offer books, popular books, at a fraction of the price that they are in say, Barnes and Noble. (My local bookstore). As usual, I'm going to leave the links below.

My favorite bit, and the main reason why I wanted to order from Book Outlet, was the special editions they have available for the classic novels. I don't have many of the classics on my bookshelf, so I thought this was a good place to start. The only one I'm really acquainted with is The Wizard of Oz, so this should be an interesting book journey!

As I always do when book shopping, I try to find anything related to the Tudors and Anne Boleyn. It's my obsession, no shame. I happened to find these two gems and I'm very excited to get into them. Anne and Henry is a modern retelling, kind of like an AU fan-fiction, so... who knows what I'll find in there. And the second is The Lady in the Tower by Jean Plaidy. In the links, I used Goodreads, as it has sold out on Book Outlet and there was no proper link for it.

The rest are a mismatch collection of books I've had my eye on in the store and ones that peaked my interest. All in all, I feel like this was a good haul and while I have many books on my real life TBR shelves, I can't wait to get to all of these ones! Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie | $5.49 BO | $12.49 B&N
America For Beginners by Leah Franqui | $6.49 BO | $24.99 B&N
Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand | $5.99 BO | $16.19
All the Ever Afters by Danielle Teller | $8.09 BO | $24.29 B&N
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys | $3.89 BO | $10.00 B&N
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh | $3.89 BO | $16.19 B&N
The Lady in the Tower by | $4.89 BO SOLD OUT | $13.95 B&N
The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton | $4.89 BO | $14.44 B&N
Anne and Henry by Dawn Ius | $1.09 BO | $9.89 B&N
The Chaos of Standing Still by Jessica Brody | $2.79 BO | $16.19 B&N

The following are Paper Mill Classic editions, prices will be compared with B&N's own special editions or top bestseller.

The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper | $8.69 BO | $5.00 B&N (No special edition)
The Call of the Wild by Jack London | $8.69 BO | $10.00 B&N
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen | $8.69 BO | $5.00 B&N (No special edition)
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum | $8.69 BO | $25.00 B&N
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen | $8.69 BO | $10.00 B&N
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe | $8.69 BO | $5.00 B&N (No special edition)

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Rereading Harry Potter // The Order of the Phoenix

5/27/2019
By Maegan Mariee
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"Don't worry. You're just as sane as I am."

Does anyone remember the very last Harry Potter movie premiere, when J.K. Rowling said;

Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.

I mean, yes, you teared up when she said it, when you heard it, but I never really thought going back to Hogwarts would bring so much back to me. This is going to be a seven (duh) part series on my blog where I re-read Harry Potter, annotate my old books, and relive everything that made me fall in love with this series when I was seven years old.

This is something I've tried in the past and only got up to GoF (Goblet of Fire for those of you that might not have read the series yet), so I'm hoping that this project here will keep me accountable.

In the first installment, which you can read here, I mentioned my favorite characters. I'm going to give them score cards and see how they measure up to my current self throughout the series. This should be interesting (probably to no one but myself) considering Draco has been the ultimate favorite since the series ended. The updated scores from the second post are as follows;

Draco Malfoy - 65%

Hermione Granger - 100%

Sirius Black - 100%

Fred Weasley - 100%

Oliver Wood - 100%

Hagrid - 100%

Dumbledore - 90%

Snape - 50%

Arthur Weasley - 100%

So both Draco and Snape went down, as well as Dumbledore. I think, in GoF, this is where we see him kind of wanting to figure out the whole Voldemort puzzle more than caring about Harry's mindset.

Chapter 2, pg 31 // "They guard the wizard prison, Azkaban," said Aunt Petunia.

Chapter 2, pg 37 // "Back?" whispered Aunt Petunia. She was looking at Harry as she had never looked at him before. And all of a sudden, for the very first time in his life, Harry fully appreciated that Aunt Petunia was his mother's sister. He could not have said why this hit him so very powerfully at this moment. All he knew was that he was not the only person in the room who had an inkling of what Lord Voldemort being back might mean.

Chapter 2, pg 40 // "REMEMBER MY LAST, PETUNIA."

Chapter 4, pg 72 // "...He said he's been having to struggle against Dad's lousy reputation ever since he joined the Ministry and that Dad's got no ambition and that's why we've always been - you know - not had a lot of money, I mean - " - I hate Percy 😠

Chapter 5, pg 90 // "Yes," said Mrs. Weasley, her lip curling. "The thing is, it's been rather difficult for you to look after him while you've been locked up in Azkaban, hasn't it?" - Honestly, love Molly, but she's a bitch here.

Chapter 5, pg 97 // "There are dangers involved of which you can have no idea, any of you... I think Molly's right, Sirius. We've said enough." - I think this is so stupid and frustrating. Yes, they're young, but as Harry is the one whose life is in danger, he should have all the information. UGH.

Chapter 6, pg 117 // "Kreacher wasn't quite as devoted to him as to my mother, but I still caught him snogging a pair of my father's old trousers last week." - ew, wtf? lol

Chapter 7, pg 136 // Harry's heart was beating a violet tattoo against his Adam's apple. - ...what?

Chapter 10, pg 199 // "Oh yes," said Luna, "I've been able to see them ever since my first day here. They've always pulled the carriages. Don't worry. You're just as sane as I am."

Chapter 11, pg 212 // ...all he knew was that he loathed everything about her, from her stupid voice to her fluffy pink cardigan.

Chapter 12, pg 238 // "Probably that you're going to be eaten by a giant marshmallow or something," said Harry.

Chapter 12, pg 248 // Professor McGonagall sat down behind her desk, watching Harry closely. Then she said, "Have a biscuit, Potter." "Have - what?"

Chapter 12, pg 249 // "Well, I'm glad you listen to Hermione Granger at any rate," she said, pointing him out of her office.

Chapter 13, pg 277 // "Yeah," said Harry, before he could stop himself, "that's the only bit of me Dumbledore cares about, isn't it, my scar?" - Sometimes you do wonder...

Chapter 14, pg 302 // "Yes, but the world isn't split into good people and Death Eaters." said Sirius with a wry smile.

Chapter 15, pg 320 // "I wonder," said Professor McGonagall in cold fury, turning on Professor Umbridge, "how you expect to gain an idea of my usual teaching methods if you continue to interrupt me? You see, I do not generally permit people to talk when I am talking."

Chapter 17, pg 363 // "You applied first for the Defense Against the Dark Arts post, I believe?" Professor Umbridge asked Snape. "Yes," said Snape quietly. "But you were unsuccessful?" Snape's lip curled. "Obviously." - LOL even better in the movie

Chapter 18, pg 392 // "Yeah, the D.A.'s good," said Ginny. "Only let's make it stand for Dumbledore's Army because that's the Ministry's worst fear, isn't it?"

Chapter 18, pg 392 // "But if you think it's beneath you, you can leave," Harry said.

Chapter 19, pg 403 // "It's good, isn't it?" said Luna happily. "I wanted to have it chewing up a serpent to represent Slytherin, you know, but there wasn't time.

Chapter 20, pg 440 // "I'll plan his lessons for him if I have to, I don't care if she throws out Trelawney but she's not taking Hagrid!"

Chapter 21, pg 459 // A slightly stunned silence greeted the end of this speech, then Ron said, "One person can't feel all that at once, they'd explode/" "Just because you've got the emotional range of a teaspoon doesn't mean we all have," said Hermione, nastily, picking up her quill again.

Chapter 22, pg 481 // "It must have been the aftermath of the vision, that's all," said Sirius. "You were still thinking of the dream or whatever it was and -"

Chapter 23, pg 500 // "One day," said Hermione, sounding thoroughly exasperated, "you'll read Hogwarts, A History, and perhaps that will remind you that you can't Apparate or Disapparate inside Hogwarts. Even Voldemort couldn't make you fly out of your dormitory, Harry."

Chapter 24, pg 541 // "Don't leave it till later, you big second rater!"

Chapter 25, pg 558 // "It's funny, isn't it," said Cho in a low voice, also gazing up at the pictures of the Death Eaters. "Remember when that Sirius Black escaped, and there were dementors all over Hogsmeade looking for him? And now ten Death Eaters are on the loose and there aren't dementors anywhere..." - POINT.

Chapter 26, pg 596 // "... As High Inquisitor, you have every right to dismiss my teachers. You do not, however, have the authority to send them away from the castle. I am afraid," he went on, with a courteous little bow, "that the power to do that still resides with the headmaster, and it is my wish that Professor Trelawney continue to live at Hogwarts."

Chapter 27, pg 620 // "Well - it's just that you seem to be laboring under the delusion that I am going to - what's the phrase? 'Come quietly.' I am afraid I am not going to come quietly at all, Cornelius. I have absolutely no intention of being sent to Azkaban, I could break out, of course - but what a waste of time, and frankly, I can think of a whole host of thing I would rather be doing." - LOL

Chapter 28, pg 633 // "Impressive," Harry said quietly, grinning. "Very impressive... You'll put Dr. Filibuster out of business, no problem...." "Cheers," whispered George, wiping tears of laughter from his face. "Oh, I hope she tries Vanishing them next... They multiply by ten every time you try..."

Chapter 28, pg 634 // "Now you mention it," said Hermione happily, "d'you know... I think I'm feeling a bit... rebellious."

Chapter 29, pg 655 // "The thing about growing up with Fred and George," said Ginny thoughtfully, "is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve."

Chapter 29, pg 664 // "I should have made my meaning plainer," said Professor McGonagall, turning at last to look at Umbridge directly in the eyes. "He has achieved high marks in all Defense Against the Dark Arts tests set by a competent teacher."

Chapter 30, pg 677 // Dungbombs and Stinkpellets were dropped so frequently in the corridors that it became the new fashion for students to perform Bubble-Head Charms on themselves before leaving lessons, which ensured them a supply of fresh clean air, even though it gave them all the peculiar appearance of wearing upside-down goldfish bowls on their heads.

Chapter 32, pg 733 // "...don't you think you've got a bit of a - a - saving people-thing?" she said. - I mean, true.

Chapter 35, pg 806 // "There's nothing you can do, Harry... nothing.... He's gone." - I hate this book. Sirius, noooooooo.

Chapter 36, pg 808 // But some part of him realized, even as he fought to break free from Lupin, that Sirius had never kept him waiting before... Sirius had risked everything, always, to see Harry, to help him... If Sirius was not reappearing out of that archway when Harry was yelling for him as though his life depended on it, the only possible explanation was that he could not come back...

Chapter 37, pg 841 // AND EITHER MUST DIE AT THE HAND OF THE OTHER FOR NEITHER CAN LIVE WHILE THE OTHER SURVIVES...

Draco Malfoy - 65%

Hermione Granger - 100%

Sirius Black - 100%

Fred Weasley - 100%

Oliver Wood - 100%

Hagrid - 100%

Dumbledore - 90%

Snape - 50%

Arthur Weasley - 100%

And we've lost my favorite character. I dreaded reading this installation of the series the most. In the next post, Sirius and Oliver will be gone from the top list, as they're no longer in the series, really. They'll still be here at the bottom, though.

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Zoella Beauty | Fruits

4/05/2019
By Maegan Mariee
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The newest, and last, Zoella Beauty Collection.

The end of an era, as they say. I've had a lot of fun taking pictures and writing posts for these collection releases. All the packaging has been beautiful, as you can see from all of my other reviews. I'm a little sad I won't be able to do anymore of these, but all good things must come to an end, eventually. So, without further ado, here we go.

This is the first collection where we have a variety of scents. the body mist is a Fruit Medley and it smells reminiscent of a Victoria's Secret scent I had back in the day. As usual, the spray goes on light and lasts a decent amount of time before you'll feel the need to touch up. The packaging is pretty similar to the Splash Botanics range, in terms of the label. Not that I mind, as I think it keeps it quite clean and tidy.

I was hesitant on getting the roller balls, as I don't tend to use them very much and the scents didn't seem to be something I would like. Watermelon? Not a fave of mine. However, as it is her last range, I decided to get them. And I have to say I'm not disappointed with the smells. Even the watermelon one! The rollers have small caps, which I like. The Apricot & Peach smells amazing.

This was the product I was most interested in! Not only is it a foam body wash, but it's banana scented and OH MY GOD. I'm in love with it! Obviously, it smells like bananas, but it reminds me of Circus Peanuts! (A candy from the 90's that I was and still am obsessed with). The scent doesn't really stick around after you wash it off, but it cleans you so it's job is completed, in my opinion. Plus, it's just such a delight to use and I get nostalgic using it that I couldn't really care less about the scent lasting.

I've really gotten into body scrubs this past season. This is the same scent as the body mist and it's infused with kiwi seeds! Again, it does it's job and it comes in a squeeze bottle, making it a little easier to use. No complaints!

And finally, the body sorbet. It's peach, so clearly it's one of my faves already. It's a really light cream and it sinks right into the skin, the same formula I think from the Splash Botanics body sorbet. The packaging on this is similar to Jelly & Gelato with the graphics coming off of the top.

You can only get this collection from Feel Unique if you live in the States. For some reason they're not bringing it to Ulta. As this is also the smallest collection, it's easy to get one of everything! Adieu, Zoella Beauty! You've been wonderful.

See all of my Zoella Beauty reviews!

Tutti Fruity
Sweet Inspirations
Christmas 2016
Jelly and Gelato
Snow'ella
Splash Botanics
Cosmos

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Rereading Harry Potter // The Goblet of Fire

3/31/2019
By Maegan Mariee
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"Draco Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret."

Does anyone remember the very last Harry Potter movie premiere, when J.K. Rowling said;

Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.

Draco Malfoy - 70%

Hermione Granger - 100%

Sirius Black - 100%

Fred Weasley - 100%

Oliver Wood - 100%

Hagrid - 100%

Dumbledore - 100%

Snape - 70%

Arthur Weasley - 100%

Naturally, Draco went down another ten. And Snape, well, went down 20 with how particularly nasty he was in PoA.

Chapter 6, pg 71 // Hermione came over the crest of the hill last, clutching a stitch in her side. - I feel you, Hermione.

Chapter 8, pg 104 // Hermione made a loud tutting noise. She reached up and pulled Harry back into his seat. "Honestly!" she said. - When the Veelas' come out onto the field at the World Cup.

Chapter 8, pg 116 // "Ah yes... yes, I owe you... how much?" For Fred and George has just scrambled over the backs of their seats and were standing in front of Ludo Bagman with broad grins on their faces, their hands outstretched.
Chapter 13, pg 201 // "Can I have a look at Uranus too, Lavender?" said Ron. - LOL funny you should ask...

Chapter 13, pg 205 // "I don't think so!" roared Moody, pointing his wand at the ferret again - it flew ten feet into the air, fell with a smack to the floor, and then bounced upward once more. "I don't like people who attack when their opponent's back's turned." growled Moody as the ferret bounced higher and higher, squealing in pain. "Stinking, cowardly, scummy thing to do..."

Chapter 13, pg 207 // "Because I want to fix that in my memory forever," said Ron, his eyes closed and an uplifted expression on his face. "Draco Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret..."

Chapter 15, pg 234 // "Yeh'll do wha' yer told," he growled, "or I'll be takin' a leaf outta Professor Moody's book... I hear yeh made a good ferret, Malfoy."

Chapter 15, pg 243 // Then Harry saw a shining, high-heeled black shoe emerging from the inside of the carriage - a shoe the size of a child's sled - followed, almost immediately, by the largest woman he had ever seen in his life. - LOL okay.

Chapter 17, pg 276 // "Did you put your name in the Goblet of Fire, Harry?" he asked calmly. - !!

Chapter 18, pg 291 // "I don't who put my..." - I found a typo in my book! Sentence typed correctly!

Chapter 18, pg 300 // Snape looked coldly at Hermione, then said, "I see no difference." - HATE. WHAT A NASTY MAN.

Chapter 22, pg 388 // "Why do they have to move in packs?" Harry asked Ron as a dozen or so girls walked past them, sniggering and staring at Harry.

Chapter 22, pg 400 // "Hermione, Neville's right - you are a girl..." "Oh well spotted," she said acidly. - Oh Ron, you idiot.

Chapter 23, pg 419 // "Her-my-oh-nee," she said slowly and clearly. "Herm-own-ninny." "Close enough," she said, catching Harry's eye and grinning. - SO CUTE. Viktor is a gem.

Chapter 25, pg 472 // Snape suddenly did something very strange. He seized his left forearm convulsively with his right hand, as though something on it had hurt him. - :O

Chapter 27, pg 525 // Sirius shook his head and said, "She's got the measure of Crouch better than you have, Ron. If you want to know what a man's like, take a good look at how treats his inferiors, not his equals."

Chapter 36, pg 694 // "We can leave that till morning, can't we, Dumbledore?" said Sirius harshly. He had put a hand on Harry's shoulder. "Let him have a sleep. Let him rest."

Draco Malfoy - 65%

Hermione Granger - 100%

Sirius Black - 100%

Fred Weasley - 100%

Oliver Wood - 100%

Hagrid - 100%

Dumbledore - 90%

Snape - 50%

Arthur Weasley - 100%

So both Draco and Snape went down, as well as Dumbledore. I think this is where we see him kind of wanting to figure out the whole Voldemort puzzle more than caring about Harry's mindset.

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Summer Book Haul! | 2019

Hello Lovelies!

Hunting For "The One" | Life Update

"We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us."

Rereading Harry Potter // The Order of the Phoenix

"Don't worry. You're just as sane as I am."

Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.

An Unexpected Hiatus | Life Update

"No grit, no pearl."

Netflix/Hulu To Watch List | Update

It's been a few months...

Zoella Beauty | Fruits

The newest, and last, Zoella Beauty Collection.

Rereading Harry Potter // The Goblet of Fire

"Draco Malfoy, the amazing bouncing ferret."

Whether you come back by page or by the big screen, Hogwarts will always be there to welcome you home.

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