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Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I really liked this journal! The prompts and trivia questions covered a great variety of topics.
The only reason I didn’t give it a full 5 stars is because of the section involving Taylor’s ex Joe Alwyn. Even though her past relationships have inspired Taylor to write many amazing songs, I feel that there wasn’t a need to have prompts and questions specifically about Joe and Taylor’s romantic relationship.

This journal is great for all ages and liked that at the back of the journal you could add pictures and memorabilia.

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I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers.

I Love Taylor Swift: An Unofficial Fan Journal is one of the most perfect gifts for any Taylor Swift fan. I would say this book is perfect for anyone aged 10+ (child or adult). The book has so much to do in it, and I loved the variety of prompts, questions to ponder over, mini quizzes, and the layout of the book as a whole. The last several pages are for you to add clippings, photos, tickets, etc for your own memorabilia collection. The only thing I would have liked to have seen was maybe some pictures/illustrations here and there but it's not a huge loss as the journal content is amazing and is sure to keep any swiftie entertained for a long time.

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Super cute and fun for young Swifties! The activities are easy and all relate to Taylor Swift. Would be great to pick up at a book fair.

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Amazing fan journal for the true Swiftie!!! The journal is broken down in different sections by song. Each one has a few journal entries. Very cute.

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I do love Taylor swift, so I am obviously the intended target for this book. I do think I am a little old (late 30s) for it though. A middle grader would be perfect! I loved all of the information, and I thought the journaling aspect was awesome!

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This is a great book for any Swifty! I really enjoyed learning about Taylor. I recommend this book to my niece because her daughter is a huge Taylor Swift fan.

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My 4th grade daughter is a major Swiftie. She squealed when I curled up with her to show her this book. The design was really fun. It’s way different than all the other stack of Taylor Swift books I’ve read with her. 4th-6th grade readers would be the best fit for the reading level of this book.

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While this isn’t something I would purchase for my classroom, after reading it, I emailed a couple of my students’ parents to recommend they buy it for their girls. I think Swifties would love reflecting on the lyrics and all things Taylor.

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In general this is a fun fanjournal. So many prompts, trivia, rankings and little games.
A lot were rlly fun but some weren’t for me. I also didnt like that it had some invasive questions about her private life and the Joe Alwyn questions didnt age well…

The layout in general is nice, but the spacing for the answers don’t make a lot of sense.
I also like the scrapbook idea.

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Great little book about Taylor Swift!! Really enjoyable for all the fans out there. Will buy a copy to have on the shelf!

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A cute diary for swifties. It reminds me of all kinds of friend questionnaires that we (at least I) were filling out like 15 years ago. Here are many different questions about songs, albums, and even Taylor's outfits. In addition, on some pages, there are multiple-choice questions to test your knowledge of some facts about Tay. A nice journal to collect all your thoughts about Tay's songs, but the layout of the pages is quite monotonous, I wish there were more illustrations or at least different colors were used.

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Some of the smartest people I know are Swifties, but I came to be a fan of her because I admire her as a person. Taylor Swift is kind, generous, creative, business savvy, and vulnerable. Her critics don't seem to understand what an act of bravery it is to bare your soul in so many areas of your life.
For people who admire Taylor as a person, this is a fantastic find. You can use it as a journal to keep track of your own impressions, such as your favorite songs and your feelings about different events in her life. The pages contain a treasure trove of exercises allowing readers to think about the ways they can identify with Taylor as a person and as an artist.
I would also recommend this book as a party game for all ages. Many people are Swifties, and it would be fun to answer these questions with a group of like-minded people.
The only thing is that it's a few years old, so there are several questions about her ex. However, these questions would still be fun to answer.
Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

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I can’t wait until the print version of this comes out for my girls! They love Tay, and they both love to write so this is perfect for a kiddo that is into both!

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This was a fun, colorful journal to read through that will be perfect for any fan of Taylor Swift. I loved the trivia questions that were asked at the end of every chapter, and I loved some of the prompts that showed the author truly had a good grasp of the Taylor Swift fandom, not just a surface level understanding. I think that will really distinguish this book from others out there.

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Very cute fan journal! It has some great prompts to reflect on. It gives Swifites the opportunity to list out favorites, as well as reflect on various aspects of Swift's albums. It also has Swiftie trivia!

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I am a big Swiftie and I loved this journal! I think this is a must have for any swiftie! I can’t wait to see the finished product!

Thank you to NetGalley and Adams Media for an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

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If you know a Swiftie, then they definitely need this journal. The prompts are fun and engaging. The different prompts will test your Taylor swift knowledge and getting you thinking about how her music affects you. I enjoyed how the journal flowed and how it included quiz questions about Taylor as well. This was a fun journal to look through. I have a few people I will definitely be buying this for when it publishes.

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I was fortunate enough to get a copy through NetGalley. This journal is exactly what every Swiftie in your life needs. The journal prompts make you dive deep into all of Taylor's discography and includes trivia even the most knowledgeable Swiftie could be stumped by and still appreciate.

Only two complaints - one, there is a section of the journal that refers to her previous relationship with Joe Alwyn. Taylor's relationships have always been considered for a topic of discussion in media and I feel as a respectful Swiftie, it doesn't have any place for a journal and I decided not to fill out those pages. Secondly, it does not include any information or journal prompts for Taylor's latest and my favourite album, The Tortured Poets Department. However, this makes me excited to see a potential updated version of this journal with even more questions and trivia!

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This was such a fun read, especially to learn more facts about Taylor Swift! I really loved it overall.

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I received a complimentary copy of this book via Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Although it is way beyond my Taylor Swift knowledge, my niece loved loved loved it. Perfect for the Swifty in your life and for car trips. Full of questions about yourself and about Taylor, almost like a getting-to-know-you journal.

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