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💭 do you have any goals for 2026?

happy (almost) new year! here are some books about reconciliation, healing, or just generally fresh starts. three very different tones, too! 

📚 books mentioned:
- Dragonfruit by Makiia Lucier
- The Fox Wife by Yangsze Choo
- Recipes for an Unexpected Afterlife by Deston J. Munden

👗💄:
- dress is from CeliaB Designer, rented from Nuuly
- top eyeshadow is 3 Sparklestiks from Half Magic
- bottom eyeshadow is You Make Me Happy Palette from KimChi Chic Beauty
- lip combo is Lippie Pencil (Twisted) from Colourpop) and PhD Hybrid Lip Glaze (Fig) from Haus Labs
- (also if you have a question about my makeup or something i’m wearing, most of it is curated in my shopmy!)

thanks to Bindery Books for the gifted copy!

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💭 do you have any goals for 2026?

Hi friend! I’m Steph – let’s devour some otherworldly stories together.

Steph

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Reading is better in community, and I’m grateful to welcome you to mine! I’ve been a content creator most of my life & an avid reader my entire life. Celestial is our home base to celebrate imaginative stories from galaxy-wide voices. (Think: fantasy, horror, sci-fi, magical realism & beyond.) I love being playful with my recommendations, but I always read with intention – this is a discerning and deliberately diverse space. Join my chaotic community … and let’s have fun while uplifting all voices. 

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Hi! I'm Steph. You can mostly find me on booktok (@starrysteph). I love reading & sharing book reviews and recommendations.

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