Books I Have Preordered

I was sitting here thinking to myself "What kind of post can I make that isn't just a repetition of everything else I've done?" and I realized that I recently preordered a whole bunch of books and thought, why not make a post about that? So if you're interested in seeing which books I have preordered right now then keep reading! Also, in case you're wondering I have them all preordered with Chapters Indigo.

Kingdom of Ash

I've been waiting years to finally read this book and obviously, I want to get my hands on it as soon as possible. Also, I know that with Sarah J. Maas books there is usually a cool preorder gift that you can apply for so if there is one for this book I definitely want to get in on it.

The Darkest Star

I didn't realize I wanted a book about Luc until Jennifer released all the information on it. It sounds so good and I can't wait to see what has become of all my favorite Lux characters after the end of the series. Also, I've heard rumors that Luc might even be better than Daemon which I don't think is possible, but I'm excited to see.

The Golden Tower

The final book in the Magisterium series and I am so pumped! All the books in this series have such beautiful hardcovers and I can't wait to have the full hardcover set. Also, I can't wait to see how it ends. 

Two Dark Reigns

I wanted the signed edition of this so I preordered it when I preordered The Golden Tower. I'm gonna have an aesthetically pleasing row of black hardcovers and I can't wait.

Queen of Air and Darkness

Do I need to explain this one? I'm gonna lose my mind because I still have to wait 4 months for this to come out. The only way I could keep myself from just dying was to preorder it.

Catwoman: Soulstealer

I have the first two books in this series and I wanted the third one. I thought I would be able to get the preorder gift for this one, but I don't live in the UK or US so I get nothing which is sad. However, all the books have cool little posters in the back so at least there's that.

The Reckoning of Noah Shaw

I got really excited when I saw some cool things on Michelle Hodkin's Instagram page. And I swooped in and ordered a signed copy because I love Mara and Noah. 

Do you guys have any books preordered? Would you be interested in a preorder giveaway?

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Top 10 Next Books I'll Be Reading

Some of these books I'm already reading, some I plan to get to very soon, as in within the next month or so. These aren't in order as what I want to read at any given moment always changes, but just know that these are the top contenders.

1. Tigers Dream 

I'm so very excited to read this one. I've been waiting to read this book for five years now, I've been waiting patiently for this final book in the series and I honestly didn't think it would ever come out.

2. The Bone Season

I had the sudden urge to start reading this one and so far it's really good. I'm excited to really get to the meat of the story.

3. Meet Cute

I'm all for cute short stories of people meeting. I've read the first story already and I can tell I'm gonna love this anthology.

4. The Heart Forger 

This has been something I've been ready to read and review since the moment I finished the first book. I know that the first wasn't that well received, but I can sense when a series is going to be a really good one and this one set off those senses. I really hope I'm not wrong about it.

5. From the Earth to the Shadows 

The first book was full of action and bisexual awesomeness and this one better be just as good.

6. My Name is Victoria 

I don't read enough historical YA so I'm thinking I need to start reading more of it. Starting with this lovely gem of a book.

7. Fury Born 

I've been dying to get my hands on an ARC of this and I finally did it so I will be diving into this one the first chance I get.

8. The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls

A summer read just in time for the warm weather! 

9. Something Like Summer

I am watching the movie as I write this post and I'm really interested in reading the book. 

10. You Will Be Mine

I've been a bit more into YA thrillers lately and this one sounds too good to pass up.

What are some books you guys want to read very soon? Let me know!

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Waiting On Wednesday

Angel
by Sarah Brianne

Release Date: January 31st, 2018

Synopsis:

Angel is the son of the devil, bleeding Luciano blood.

Adalyn is fascinated by bad boys, bleeding Caruso blood.

Seized by his enemies, he’s only a moment away from death.

Toying with the enemy, she’s about to get caught in her own trap.

One kiss could betray his family and seal his fate.

That kiss could cost her life.

I’m just a f**king pawn.

I just want to be a f**king mob wife. 

My Thoughts:

This one comes out this week! Hopefully! This is something I've been looking forward to for a long time. This is the fifth book in the series so I've already come to love so many of the characters including Adalyn. Hopefully, I will come to love Angel as much as the other Made Men. This series is dark and angsty and if Angel is anything like the others, this is going to be one hell of a wild ride.

August Wrap Up and September TBR

This month was actually a really good reading month, but after the 20 or so books of last month it feels like a total step down. I don't think I actually read a single physical book all the way through this month, it was mostly just ebooks. I didn't plan to do ARC August, but I did end up reading quite a few ARCs this month, which I'm proud of.


1. Colorless 

I gave this book 4 stars. It was definitely good for a first book, or at least I'm hoping it's only the first book because I need more than just what happened in this book, and I'm excited to see where it all goes. I'm rooting for those characters so hard right now.

2. Loving Kalvin 

 I gave this book 4 stars. Easily one of my most anticipated books of the month, and easily a very good read.

3. Big Easy Temptation 

I gave this book 4 stars. Still not as good as the first book in the series, Scandal Never Sleeps, but I still really enjoyed it and I got a lot more of my favorite characters. The characters were so irrational at times that I just wanted to lock them in a room together and just figure it out!

4. Rowan Wood Legends 

I gave this book 5 stars. This, if you can believe it, was even better than the first. It gave me everything I never knew I needed and I'm so glad, I can't wait to get my hands on the third book. This was probably the best book I read in August, no contest.

5. Sublime Karma 

I gave this book 4 stars. This book was not what I expected it to be, but in a good way. I really enjoyed reading this book.

6. Fallen Heir 

 I gave this book 4 stars. I have so many mixed feelings about this book, most of them good. I have to admit that I still don't like this book as much as I liked the first book. I'm highly anticipating the next book though.

7. Rules of Persuasion 

I gave this book 4 stars. I didn't start reading the ARC for this until the day it came out because I wasn't paying attention to the publication date, but despite my initial panic over that, I still had a very peaceful happy time reading it.

8. Tarnished Crown 

 I gave this book 4 stars. I've been reading this serial over several months, so I didn't actually read most of it during August, I just finished it in August. I think this was my least favorite of the series. I felt like there was a lot of their backstory that I didn't get, they talked about it a lot, but we never actually got to see it happen.

9. The Room Mate 

 I gave this book 2.5 stars. I feel like I should change this to just 2 stars, because honestly I don't really remember what happened pretty much right after I finished reading it. Not the best.

10. Breaking the Rules of Revenge 

I gave this book 4 stars. I love these contemporary novels, they bring me life.

11. Black 

I gave this book 4.5 stars. I have a series review coming for this, I just haven't gotten around to it, I'll have you know, this first book was my favorite.

12. Violet

 I gave this book 4 stars. I just wanted to protect Violet in a warm burrito blanket. I wanted to throw something at Jake for being an asshole and hurting Violet. He makes her happy though, so I guess I can forgive him.

13. Green 

 I gave this book 4 stars. Talk about star-crossed lovers. The vegan and the carnivore, what a match. It's just as volatile as it sounds.

14. Blue

 I gave this book 3.5 stars. I didn't enjoy this one as much as the others. Maybe because the rest of the crew weren't present all that much, I'm pretty sure the only one who made an appearance was Violet and that's because she was a significant driving force to the plot.

15. Yellow

I gave this book 4 stars. I took a break between Blue and this one so I could reread some things, and usually when I take a break in between books in a series, I procrastinate for months before picking up the next book. Thankfully I didn't do that with this series and I actually finished Yellow on the 31st. Just made it.

Onto my TBR! I've actually already finished a book, but spoilers, so I'm not going to tell you which one that is. Let's stick with what I want to read.

1. She, Myself, and I

I've been reading this one and I've been really enjoying it. It has a pretty bad rating on Goodreads, but I don't actually understand it because I'm really liking it, I guess we'll see where it goes.

2. Heart Born

I don't know how I feel about this one yet.

3. The Hate U Give

I'm waiting till I finish this book before I make any comments, I want the full picture.

4. Because You Love to Hate Me

I've been meaning to read this one for so long and I finally ordered it online and it should be here by next week!

5. It

I have to read this 1000 page book before the movie comes out. Wish me luck.

6. Tower of Dawn

This one isn't high priority as of now, because I want to read the rest of the books on this list first. Mostly because it's about Chaol and Chaol isn't very high up in my mind right now so I don't care as much. If it was about Aelin and Co. I would read this right away, but I have other things I need to read first.

What books did you read in August? Which books are you planning to read in September?

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July Wrap Up and August TBR

I had one hell of a reading month. I read all the books. Five of them were actually rereads, while I usually don't include rereads in my wrap up, I'm too proud of myself for these to not include them. I have reviews up for most of these, you can find my reviews here.

1. City of Bones

 I gave this book 4.5 stars. City of Bones is the first book in the Mortal Instruments Series, one of the original series's that I love. We go way back, I hadn't read this series since before the movie came out. It's been a while since I read the series, so I decided to do a reread this summer which is going pretty well. 

2. City of Vikings 

I gave this book 4 stars. I got an ARC of this through the author. I liked the story a lot, the premise was really intriguing. What pushed it down a star was my own inability to connect with the characters. I've seen other people reviews and they don't seem to have the same problem so I think it really is just a personal thing. Otherwise it was a good book.

3. City of Ashes 

I gave this book 4.5 stars. This book was way better than I remember it being. I did not like this book the first time I read it, well not that much anyway. Funny, i still gave it 5 stars back then despite not liking it that much. This second read made me truly appreciate the story, I loved it.

4. The Game Plan 

I gave this book 4 stars. The author somehow crafts the most hilarious characters and then puts them in the most ridiculous circumstances. i always really enjoy her novels. Amazing.

5. Double Dare 

I gave this book 3 stars. Not as good as some of the authors previous works, but still pretty enjoyable.

6. Jewel of Atlantis

I gave this book 4 stars. I will pretty much read anything Gena Showalter writes. I don't think there is anything else to say other than I enjoyed reading this book.

7. The Nymph King 

I gave this book 4 stars. I liked this book the best from this series. I don't know what it was about this book, but it was a solid A.

8. The Vampire’s Bride 

I gave this book 3 stars. Didn't like this book as much as the others in the series. It dragged a little bit, but it wasn't terrible. I liked the writing style enough that I didn't want to gauge my eyes out while reading it.

9. Mask of Shadows 

I gave this book 4.5 stars. I didn't really know what to expect from this story. It was action packed and Sal was such a relatable main character. I can't tell if it's more character driven or more plot driven.

10. The Amazon’s Curse 

I gave this book 3 stars. Just a little short story after the events of The Vampire's Bride. I feel like me not really liking either is because I don't really care for the Amazons. They're kind of annoying instead of having substance.

11. City of Glass 

I gave this book 5 stars. I can't say much considering this is the third book. It's great let's just leave it at that.

12. The Struggle 

I gave this book 4.5 stars. Felt more like a filler book between book 2 and book 4, but it was an enjoyable filler book. I don't mind, i just wish more had happened.

13. The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts 

I gave this book 3.5 stars. Finally time travel shown in a way that isn't completely flawed. If you don't know what I'm talking about I mean that the one main issue with time travel is bacteria. If someone from our day were to travel back in time, they would unleash their modern day bacteria on the people of the passed and probably start a plague of some sort. While this series has a long way to go, it was still pretty good and I liked the characters. 

14. Daughter of Deep Silence 

I gave this book 5 stars. This book just came out of left field. I bought this book because it was like 6 dollars hardcover and it sounded okay. I read this book in maybe two sittings (I can't sit still for long) and I loved every moment of it. Must read.

15. Because of Lila 

I gave this book 2 stars. I was very enraged by this one. I had a very short rant like review that I didn't even bother posting on my blog because it wasn't that long, but if you want to read it I'll post it here and you can read it if you like, if not just skip to number 16.

This isn’t even a review, this is a rant. In the synopsis we are led to believe that two characters are going to be together and that just doesn’t happen. Well it does, but only for the first 3 or 4 chapters and then the story just goes in a completely different direction. Honestly, is the beginning and the rest of the novel even the same book? I loved the Rosemary Beach series and the Sea Breeze Series, but this spin off series just isn’t doing it for me. I feel like the author is basing our understanding of the characters’s dilemma’s off of our love of their parents. It isn’t working, I can’t be understanding of what these characters are doing no matter how much I love their parents. Also, you know how much I detest love triangles and this had a love triangle in it’s most atrocious form.

With all that said I didn’t completely hate it, I still love Abbi Glines’s writing style so no matter how angry I got at the characters I couldn’t stop reading, so it got two stars instead of one.

16. The Knocked Up Plan

 I gave this book 4 stars. I gave it four stars but as of right now I don't actually remember anything that happened. It was a good book from what I can recall though. There was no major flaw that made me hate it, so that's good.

17. Scandal Never Sleeps 

I gave this book 4.5 stars. Another latest obsession of mine. I just figured I would read a smutty romance just for fun, but then it got too real too quickly. There was this huge mystery element that three books in, still hasn't been solved and I'm hooked. it is so good.

18. City of Fallen Angels

I gave this book 4.5 stars. A bit slower than City of Glass, but this is the first book of the new story arc, so that is expected. 

19. Seduction in Session 

I gave this book 4 stars. Not as good as the first book as I found Lana to be a bit annoying at first, but it did grow on me after a bit of dragging.

20. City of Lost Souls 

I gave this book 5 stars. So technically I did finish this book in August, but I read most of it in July and I finished it before this wrap up was posted. So I'm counting it. This book is still my favorite of the series. It's weird how the pages go from 509 to 511.

Onto my August TBR!!! I feel like everyone is doing ARC August, and I guess I could do that, but I don't actually want to. I'm gonna stick with my regular routine of reading one smutty romance on my computer that I may or may not mention in my blog, one physical book, and one ARC at a time. I am a creature of habit.

1. City of Heavenly Fire and the Infernal Devices Trilogy

I just didn't feel like writing all the book titles out.

2. Rowan Wood Legends

I got the ARC for this from Netgalley and I am really excited.

3. Fallen Heir

I'm obsessed. This series is amazing.

That's it! What books do you guys plan to read in August?