Thrive Together Movement

⚔️APRIL RECAP⚔️

It was a busy month with events, Bookcon, and big ol changes that leave me starting my life over. I wrote maybe 3 sentences the entire month as a result, but I still got in some good reads.

One foot in front of the other, and hoping things get better from here.

QOTD: what May release are you most looking forward to?

I have no brain cells after Bookcon weekend.

I want to talk about the good and the bad. The moments of pure joy. The hard work I witnessed. The exhilaration of seeing so many people I adore in one space. The incredible authors. The genuine interactions. The kindnesses and community and hugs that made it all worth it. The way I felt so overstimulated, yet seen and loved.

(And that will come. Just not now cuz my body hurts.)

So for now I'll just drop these bomb photos (courtesy of and ) say I freaking love y'all ❤️.

“Travelling through thick woods with a troop of goblins is not unlike a nature hike with a group of grumpy toddlers with weapons.”

📖BOOK REVIEW📖

‘Nine Goblins’ by

Aka The PERFECT silly Fantasy adventure.

In a world where magical powers are a mental health issue and Goblins and humans are at war, there exists a troop of nine hapless goblins led by their harried sergeant Nessilka. During a battle, this troop accidentally gets transported miles behind enemy lines thanks to a rogue wizard. Now? Nessilka has to figure out how to get her troop back to friendly territory, and it’s like herding cats. These nine goblins are forced to venture through a forest filled with untold dangers to get back home. Elves and trolls they can deal with, but…a human!?

I picked up this book looking for a fun, cozy-ish adventure and it is EXACTLY what I got. One of my favorite authors of all time is Sir Terry Pratchett, and this book has a lot of Pratchett-esque humor and tone. I loved that each goblin had their own personality (and that they’re all so cute!!!) and a veterinarian elf!? I mean, come on, this book was practically made for me. Following Nessilka as she tries to wrangle her ragtag crew was supremely satisfying, and the little twisty side-quest/mystery? Top tier, indeed. I would highly recommend this to all Fantasy readers simply looking for a fun time!

QOTD: Would you rather lead the troop or be a troop member?