All Antonia Bernardin Blog posts

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13 Sleep tips – for night owls and insomniacs (i.e those sh*t at sleeping like me)

I have never been a good sleeper (just ask my poor mother) but as an adult this descended into full blown bouts of insomnia. Three years ago I decided I’d had enough and did a bunch of googling.
Twisted Games

Twisted Games, the second book in the Twisted Series, by Ana Huang was the 36th book I read this year.
30 Enemies to lovers trope recs

This is one of my favourite tropes, hands down, despite the fact we all know they get together in the end, I love it every time! So I made a little list…
Bone Witch trilogy

The 27th, 28th and 35th book I consumed this year was the Bone Witch Trilogy by Rin Chupeco. This was an audible included library listen to keep me entertained whilst working.
Caraval trilogy

I have finally finished the Caraval trilogy, comprised of Caraval, Legendary and Finale, by Stephanie Garber.
Twisted Love

The 32nd book I read this year was Twisted Love by Ana Huang, the first book in the Twisted series.
Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Elf

The 33rd book I consumed this year was Two Necromancers, a Bureaucrat, and an Elf- The Unconventional Heroes series book 1 & 2 by L.G.Estrella.
Actually useful travel tips

So I did the whole travel thing a few years back and I’ve since done a few short solo trips too, I’ve amassed a few rules I live by.
Romanticising every day life

This is a concept that was doing the rounds on Tiktok a while back. This is all about romanticising the dull, the everyday, the boring aspects of adult life.
How to care for your book nerd

If you love a book nerd, here are some simple ways to keep them alive and show them some love.
Legends and Lattes

The 31st book I read this year was Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree. This came from a Cozy Fantasy rec list I put together and is one of the books that was at the forefront of this new genre when it came about.
Year goals, a six month check in

So, I did a post about my goals for the year: reading, writing and life related and I thought, why not have a little moment to reflect half way through the year (seriously though, is time even real?).
How to read more

Fancy reading a little more day to day, I put together a little list of practical ways to read more, from how to make it a habit, to ways to make it more enjoyable and doable.
Den of Vipers by K.A.Knight

The 25th book I read this year was Den of Vipers by K.A.Knight, this read was another foray into Dark Romance genre and is a ‘why choose’ romance
35 ‘Who did this to you’ book trope recs

Also known as the Who Hurt you trope, this is another trope that hits right, just about every time. So I thought, why not make a list?
7 Simple ways to feel better

Because people are basically complicated plants, here’s some simple ways to feel a little better.
A list of 10 book tropes you can use to look for recs

Err, so this is literally what the title says it is, if you’re stuck trying to remember what book tropes you like so that you can look for book recommendations, I’ve made you a little list of the top 10 ones
30 Memes for writers so you can procrastinate too

Please enjoy the fruits of my labour, where I mooch through Pinterest for relatable memes about not writing… whilst not writing.
Black Sunshine

The 24th book I consumed this year was the audio book Black Sunshine by Karina Halle
The First to Die at the End

The 23rd book I read this year was The First to Die at the End by Adam Silvera, the prequel book to ‘They Both Die at the End’
A life in spite of myself – the prompt project

Another prompt Project post, I simple pick a writing prompt and write whatever my brain spits out. Today prompt is: “Stop.” He said, his breathing ragged. “Please.”
Sarah J Maas books – ACOTAR, Throne of Glass and Crescent City review

Now I’ve read all books by SJM that are currently out (May 2023), I thought why not pop all my reviews in one place? I also share my thoughts on the each series in comparison as a little guide on where to start with SJM books.
30 Dark romance recs

This is a genre I’m still delving into and I’m really on the fence about whether I enjoy it but I thought, why not make a little list?
Audio books ‘count’ – a rant

So this is one of those ‘hot takes’ people like to do, that audio books somehow don’t count as reading, or that they shouldn’t go towards your total book count… so let me convince you why I disagree
Origins of an Academy Bully: Zodiac Academy

The 21st book I read this year was the Origins of an Academy Bully, a Zodiac Academy novella, by Susanne Valenti and Caroline Peckham.
30 One bed trope recs

Who isn’t a sucker for the one bed trope? I compiled a little rec list for other cheesy romance lovers like me
Shades of Magic Series

This series by V.E.Schwab were the 18th-20th books I read this year, it’s one I’ve seen on a bunch of rec lists and has been sitting on my shelf for a couple years now.
Sad b*tch memes

If you’ve got a dark sense of humour and issues you would ideally address with a therapist, please enjoy my sad bitch memes.
My top 10 Fantasy book recs

It’s been a while since I did a recommendation list based off of my entirely biased opinion, so I thought I do one on my favourite genre (in fact, pretty much the only one I read).
Hooked

My 14th read of the year was Hooked, the first book in the Never After series by Emily McIntire.
30 Cozy Fantasy Recs

I absolutely love the vibe of the Cozy Fantasy genre, so I thought I’d do a little rec list
Six of Crows memes part 2 … because I can

In honour of Shadow and Bone series 2 coming out last month, I thought I would do another one of these… so here’s 30 Six of Crows memes
Flicker and Flame

I listened to Flicker and Flame by Willow Hayes, as my 13th read of the year, the first book in the Magic Bound series.
Crescent City Series

I recently read the first two books in the Crescent City series, House of Earth and Blood and House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas.
Zodiac Academy – The Awakening as told by the boys

The 12th book I read this year was Zodiac Academy – The Awakening as told by the boys, by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. This is the first book in the series retold through the eyes of the Celestial Heirs.
Zodiac Academy- The Big A.S.S party

The 11th book I read this year was The Big A.S.S party, a small Zodiac Academy novella set during the events of the fifth book in the Zodiac Academy Series
Golden Son – The Red Rising Saga

My 9th read of the year was Golden Son, the second book in the Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown.
13 Book quotes that made me feel things

Completely random quotes that I’ve pinned whilst mooching on Pinterest, spanning from ACOTAR, to Terry Pratchett, to Maya Angelou, which have made me experience feelings (that’s right this gal has range).
20 Memes for *romance* readers

Alright, so I sort of discovered this genre of fiction last year and you know what? I’ve become a fan of a bit of easy reading with cheesy plots and entertaining spicy scenes. So I thought I’d make a blog with dedicated memes for my fellow spicy romance readers.
A Court of Sugar and Spice

The 8th book I read this year was A Court of Sugar and Spice by Rebecca f Kenney.
40 Books with the morally grey character trope

Morally grey characters is another trope that I’m 100% not sorry for loving. Just like the ‘touch her and you die’ trope, it does walk a problematic tight rope but this is fictional okay? Leave me be.
20 Book nerd memes- because I can

So, I’m a serial Pinterest scroller and I thought I would bring the fruits of my labour to my fellow book nerds. Here are 20 memes that I think all book lovers could relate too:
8 things all books should have

Are we ready for an unhinged book rant? Buckle up.
Writing challenge – how is it going?

So, in my post with my goals for the year, I mentioned that I was going to do a writing challenge to help kick my first draft into the realm of being finished. I was going to do 5000 words a week January- February. So, how did is it going?
WIP excerpt- part 4

Another contextless extract from my work in progress story, to help get it out there and fight imposter syndrome!
Red Rising

The fifth book I consumed this year was Red Rising by Pierce brown, the first book in the Red Rising saga. This one was an audio book read !
Taunt her

Taunt her by Caitlym Dare, the first book in the Rebels at Sterling Prep series. This is what is classed as a ‘bully romance’, which is a genre that I’m still not sure if I enjoy or not but it was just meant to be fun easy listen while I was working.
Folk of the Air trilogy

The first series I read in 2023 was The Folk of the Air trilogy by Holly Black, which consists of The Cruel Prince, Wicked King, Queen of Nothing.
Booktok terminology glossary – an always up to date post

A comprehensive list of BookTok terms/ bookish terms from BookTube, Bookstagram and so on. This will be updated continually over time, so book mark it in your browser’s!
Ragdoll – the prompt project

Today’s prompt is: “So that’s what you are,” he whispered in awe.”