Hey Bookworms!
Welcome to another Reading Recap. Where I explore what I have been up in the past three months!
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#ReadingRecap: April, May & June
Hey Bookworms!
Welcome to another Reading Recap. Where I explore what I have been up in the past three months!
#ReadingRecap: January, February & March
Hey Bookworms!
Welcome to another Reading Recap. Where I explore what I have been up in the past three months!
#2017 End of Year Survey
Hey, Bookworms!
Let’s welcome to the new year with a look back on how 2017 went in regards to reading. Hope you enjoy my bookish escapades, have a great year!
You can find the original post here at Jamie @ Perpetual Page Turner’s blog if you want to inquire or do it yourself. So without further ado, here are my book stats for 2017:
Number of Books You Read:
155 books + 49,620 pages
Number of Re-Reads:
4
Genre You Read the Most From:
Fantasy / Sci-Fi
Best Book You Read In 2017?
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas was the best book I read in 2017. It is such an important book for everyone to read and I’m so happy it’s been doing so well since it debuted back in February!
Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
When I heard there was going to be a sequel to The Diabolic I was so excited. Sadly what I got was a big bag of disappointment. Definitely didn’t meet my expectations and could have been so much better!
Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
This was just plain bad. I went in thinking I was going to love it. I mean come on, a historical YA retelling of Vlad the Impaler but as a female? And what I got was 500 pages of pure boredom.
Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
Not too shocking considering how much I love Shaun David Hutchinson’s books! All queer, all AMAZING. So what are you waiting for? GO READ IT.
Best series you started in 2017? Best Sequel of 2017? Best Series Ender of 2017?
- Best female anti-hero I read this year. Seriously. She gave me chills.
- It’s Harry Potter… k bye.
- Late to the game with this one, but it was well worth the wait!
Favorite new author you discovered in 2017?
Traci Chee is the lovely author of The Reader. Her writing is beautiful, her world building is stellar and her characters give me life!
Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
I read maybe 15 contemporaries last year of almost 160 books… so it’s safe to say it’s not a genre I read often. But saying that, this one hit it out of the park. A sweet little story where it’s okay to be a little different!
Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
I love this series so much. I just want to live in this world forever and ever!
Book You Read In 2017 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
This book makes you feel things. ALOT OF FEELINGS I DIDNT KNOW I HAD LIKE HOLY SHIT SO MANY EMOTIONS.
Favorite cover of a book you read in 2017?
Look at this beauty right here. The colors, the sparkles, the dagger! Heart eyes for days.
Most memorable character of 2017?
Empress Xifeng 100000000%
She is the ruthless character I was talking about up above. Though this is not the real Xifeng from the book, it just serves as what I envision Xifeng to look like!
Most beautifully written book read in 2017?
The writing of this book was raw, real, and true to the setting and characters that inhabit New York. Because of this, it was very beautifully written. Like I cried real tears… I DON’T CRY OK. I DON’T.
Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2017?
If this book isn’t everyone’s answer to this question, then they either haven’t read it, or they are blind. There is nothing more important than the message from this book this year. Seriously.
Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2017 to finally read?
Yeah I know. Crucify me now. Get it over with. I still haven’t finished reading the Harry Potter series. BUT I’m doing it slowly and surely!
Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2017?
“It’s impossible to let go of the people we love. Pieces of them remain embedded inside of us like shrapnel. Every breath causes those fragments to burrow through our muscles, nearer to our hearts. And we think the pain will kill us, but it won’t. Eventually, scar tissue forms around those twisted splinters like cocoons. They remain part of us, but slowly hurt less.”
Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2017?
From 98 pages to 870.
Book That Shocked You The Most
Sexy thrillers FTW!
OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
Fight me on this. But I’m totally on board with Xifeng and the Emperor. Forget the little farm boy… muahahaha
Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
Yes this relationship had a slight crack into the romance side… but ultimately it was much more about the friendship!
Favorite Book You Read in 2017 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
I will read anything this guy writes. He literally vibes off my soul and get’s me through his writing!
Best Book You Read In 2017 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:
I seen that Maria from Big City Bookworm read this one and it sparked my interst so I picked it up for myself! And if you read above, you will know how much I loved it!
Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2017?
My precious little Arcus baby. I just want to put him in my pocket and protect him forever!
Best 2017 debut you read?
This one made my heart skip a beat several times while reading it!
Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
This book is just beautifully written. You will literally be transported there and experience the story first hand!
Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
This one was so amusing, I couldn’t not put it down for this one. Yes I know… I made a double negative. Fight me.
Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2017?
First book ever to make me shed a tear… sadly there were many tears. Many many tears.
Hidden Gem Of The Year?
This book literally flew under the radar. No scratch that. It flew so low the radar couldn’t even pick it up. But seriosuly it was such a good read!
Book That Crushed Your Soul?
This one will crush, stomp, rip, tear, and shred your heart and feels to pieces.
Most Unique Book You Read In 2017?
It’s not everyday you get a YA book where the main character who is male has an eating disorder. It was a nice change.
Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
Ugh…
Well that’s pretty much a recap of my reading year in 2017! I hope you guys enjoyed looking into my book life and I hope you all had just as an enjoyable year as I did!
Until next time,
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Reading Recap: July, August, September
Hey Bookworms!
Welcome to another Reading Recap. Where I explore what I have been up in the past three months!
Rogue by Julie Kagawa – ★★★☆☆
The Midnight Star by Marie Lu – ★★★★★
Perfect Ten by L. Philips – ★★★★★ – Review
What to Say Next by Julie Buxbaum – ★★★★★ – Review
The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh – ★★★★☆ – Review
Naruto Vol. 3: Bridge of Courage by Masashi Kishimoto – ★★★★☆
Our Dark Duet by Victoria Schwab – ★★★★☆ – Review
Harley Quinn Vol. 1: Die Laughing by Amanda Conner – ★☆☆☆☆
Naruto Vol. 4: The New Opponents by Masashi Kishimoto – ★★★★★
He Will Be My Ruin by K. A. Tucker – ★★★★☆
One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus – ★★★☆☆ – Review
Into the Water by Paula Hawkins – ★★★☆☆
And I Darken by Kiersten White – ★★☆☆☆
The Art of Starving by Sam J. Miller – ★★★★☆ – Review
Blood of Wonderland by Colleen Oakes – ★★★★☆
The Lying Game by Ruth Ware – ★★★★☆ – Review
Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake – ★★★☆☆
Empress of a Thousand Skies by Rhoda Belleza – ★★★★☆ – Review
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Vol. 3 by Kyle Higgins – ★★★★★
Bright Thrones by Kate Elliott – ★★★★☆
Batgirl Vol. 1: Beyond Burnside by Hope Larson – ★★★☆☆
Buried Heart by Kate Elliott – ★★★★☆ – Review
Are You Sleeping by Kathleen Barber – ★★★☆☆ – Review
Zero Repeat Forever by Gabrielle Prendergast – ★★★☆☆ – Review
The Court of Broken Knives by Anna Smith Spark – ★★★☆☆ – Review
Fireblood by Elly Blake – ★★★★★ – Review
Girl in Snow by Danya Kukafka – ★★★☆☆ – Review
Her Every Fear by Peter Swanson – ★★★★☆
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera – ★★★★★ – Review
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh – ★★★★☆
Black Clover Vol. 4 by Yuki Tabata – ★★★★☆
Wayward Vol. 3: Out from the Shadows by Jim Zub – ★★★★☆
Archie Vol. 4 by Mark Waid – ★★★★★ – Review
Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee – ★★★★☆
A Stranger in the House by Shari Lapena – ★★☆☆☆
The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima – ★★★★☆
Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo – ★★★☆☆ – Review
The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli – ★★★★★
Before She Ignites by Jodi Meadows – ★★★☆☆ – Review
Release by Patrick Ness – ★★★★☆ – Review
Harley Quinn Vol. 2: Joker Loves Harley by Jimmy Palmiotti – ★★★☆☆
The Last Namsara by Kirsten Ciccarelli – ★★★★☆
Warcross by Marie Lu – ★★★★☆
There’s Someone Inside your House by Stephanie Perkins – ★★★★☆
JULY:
13 Books, 2 Manga & 1 Graphic Novels
Pages – 5472
AUGUST:
12 Books, 1 Manga & 2 Graphic Novel
Pages – 4933
SEPTEMBER:
10 Books, 0 Manga & 3 Graphic Novels
Pages – 4222
Well there you have it. Over the last 3 months I managed to get some serious reading in. Hopefully it carries over through the summer!
Until next time,
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Reading Recap: April, May & June
Hey Bookworms!
Welcome to another Reading Recap. Where I recap what I have been up in the past three months!
Blacklist by Alyson Noel – ★★★☆☆ – Review
Spindle Fire by Lexa Hillyer – ★★★★☆ – Review
The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich – ★★★★☆ – Review
Bang by Barry Lyga – ★★★★☆ – Review
Detective Comics Vol. 1 by James Tynion IV – ★★★★★
Power Rangers Vol. 2 by Kyle Higgins – ★★★★★
All the Missing Girls by Megan Miranda – ★★★★☆
I Found You by Lisa Jewell – ★★★★☆ – Review
At the Edge of the Universe by Shaun David Hutchinson – ★★★★★
Black Clover Vol. 1 by Yuki Tabata – ★★★★★
The Traitor’s Kiss by Erin Beaty – ★★★☆☆ – Review
Black Clover Vol. 2 by Yuki Tabata – ★★★★★
The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda – ★★★☆☆
Archie Vol. 3 by Mark Waid – ★★★☆☆
Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas – ★★★★☆
Naruto Vol. 1 by Masashi Kishimoto – ★★★★☆
Bravest Warriors Vol. 5 by Breehn Burns – ★★★★☆
A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab – ★★★☆☆
The Duke of Bannerman Prep by Katie A. Nelson – ★★★☆☆ – Review
Jughead Vol. 2 by Chip Zdarsky – ★★★★★
Naruto Vol. 2 by Masashi Kishimoto – ★★★☆☆
Dividing Eden by Joelle Charbonneau – ★★★★☆ – Review
The Party by Robyn Harding – ★★☆☆☆ – Review
Black Clover Vol. 3 by Yuki Tabata – ★★★★☆
Replica by Lauren Oliver – ★★☆☆☆
The Young Elites by Marie Lu – ★★★★☆
Talon by Julie Kagawa – ★★☆☆☆
Roar by Cora Carmack – Unrated
The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands – ★★★★☆
The Rose Society by Marie Lu – ★★★★☆
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh – ★★★★☆
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard – ★★★☆☆
Josie and the Pussycats Vol. 1 by Marguerite Bennett – ★★★☆☆
APRIL:
6 Books, 0 Manga & 2 Graphic Novels
Pages – 2463
MAY:
4 Books, 4 Manga & 1 Graphic Novel
Pages – 2745
JUNE:
12 Books, 2 Manga & 2 Graphic Novels
Pages – 5433
Well there you have it. Over the last 3 months I managed to get some serious reading in. Hopefully it carries over through the summer!
Until next time,
February 2017 Wrap Up!
Hey guys!
Is it just me or was the shortest month of the year the one that seemed to go by the slowest? It was probably just me, who am I kidding. Not a lot of things went down this month. I got to attend the HarperCollins HCCFrenzy Spring Preview this past weekend which was one. It’s always nice to here a publishing company talk about the books that they’re publishing. Plus I walked away with 6 new ARC’s too! But anyways..
Let’s take a look at what I got down to this month on the book blogging side of my life!
The Cruelty by Scott Bergstrom – February 2nd, 2017
Batman Vol. 1: I Am Gotham by Tom King – February 4th, 2017
The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak – February 4th, 2017
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas – February 10th, 2017
What She Knew by Gilly MacMillan – February 20th, 2017
Jughead Vol. 1 by Chip Zdarsky – February 22nd, 2017
The Fire By Night by Teresa Messineo – February 25th, 2017
Batman Vol. 1.5: Night of the Monster Men – February 26th, 2017
Nightwing Vol. 1: Better Than Batman – February 26th, 2017
Driven by M.B. Mulhall – February 27th, 2017
A total of 6 novels + 4 graphic novels!
Other books I’ve started:
History is All You Left Me by Adam Silvera – 5/5
The Impossible Fortress by Jason Rekulak – 4/5
The Cruelty by Scott Bergstrom – 4/5
The Wish Granter by C.J. Redwine – 4/5
The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis – 3/5
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas – 5/5
(Click the links to read the reviews)
Reviews Coming in March:
Waiting On Wednesday
Goodbye Days – February 1st, 2017
The Bone Witch – February 8th, 2017
Shadow Run – February 15th, 2017
A Crown of Wishes – February 22nd, 2017
Top 10 Tuesday
Fantasy Romances (Valentines Day Edition) – February 14th, 2017
I Loved Them More Than Expected – February 21st, 2017
February Awards
N/A
February Achievements
800 Twitter Followers – February 2017
34,500 Blog Views – February 2017
14,000 Blog Visitors – February 2017
Lunar New Year Book Tag – February 5th, 2017
The Alphabet Book Tag – February 18th, 2017
Why I Quit NetGalley & Edelweiss – February 4th, 2017
Bookish Pet Peeves – February 25th, 2017
January 30 to Febraury 5th – BIG REVEAL: Siege of Shadows
February 6th to 12th – BIG REVEAL: They Both Die At the End
February 13th to 19th – BIG REVEAL: One Dark Throne
40 Books / 40 Reviews
January:
I See You by Clare Mackintosh
The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis
REVIEW: I See You
February:
What She Knew by Gilly MacMillan
Jughead Vol. 1 by Chip Zdrasky
REVIEW: The Sidekicks
Total: 4 Books / 2 Reviews
And that was February. Phew. That was a big month and I am glad I could get a lot of reading done! See you guys in March!
Until next time,
January 2017 Wrap Up!
Hey guys!
Another month has come and gone. It’s been a great start to the new year. I quit one of my jobs. It’s a long story, but it was for the better! Not too much has happened this month as I am in money saving mode for my Euro Trip in April/May! I can’t wait. But that means no unnecessary book buying. I guess I will be paying the library a visit soon!
Let’s take a look at what I got down to this month on the book blogging side of my life!
What We Pretend to Be by Shaun David Hutchinson – January 1st, 2017
Frostblood by Elly Blake – January 3rd, 2017
I See You by Clare Mackintosh – January 16th, 2017
The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins – January 24th, 2017
Bravest Warriors Volume 3 by Joey Comeau – January 25th, 2017
Bravest Warriors Volume 4 by Eric M. Esquivel – January 25th, 2017
The Sidekicks by Will Kostakis – January 26th, 2017
The Wish Granter by C.J. Redwine – January 28th, 2017
A total of 5 novels + 1 novella + 2 graphic novels!
Other books I’ve started:
The Cursed Queen by Sarah Fine – 5/5
Frostblood by Elly Blake – 4/5
The You I’ve Never Known by Ellen Hopkins – 3/5
I See You by Clare Mackintosh – 3/5
(Click the links to read the reviews)
Reviews Coming in February:
Waiting On Wednesday
At the Edge of the Universe – January 4th, 2017
Empress of a Thousand Skies – January 11th, 2017
A Conjuring of Light – January 18th, 2017
The Hate U Give – January 25th, 2017
Top 10 Tuesday
N/A
January Awards
N/A
January Achievements
800 Blog Followers – January 2017
32,500 Blog Views – January 2017
13,000 Blog Visitors – January 2017
Ruler of Books Tag – January 27th, 2017
This or That Tag – January 29th, 2017
N/A
January 2nd to 15th – BIG REVEAL: Shadowcaster
January 16th to 22nd – BIG REVEAL: Iron Gold
January 23rd to 29th – BIG REVEAL: ACOWAR
40 Books / 40 Reviews
January:
- I See You by Clare Mackintosh
- REVIEW: I See You
Total: 1 Book / 1 Review
And that was January. Phew. That was a big month and I am glad I could get a lot of reading done! See you guys in February!
Until next time,
2016 End of Year Survey
Hey guys!
Let’s welcome to the new year with a look back on how 2016 went in regards to reading. Hope you enjoy my bookish escapades, have a great year!
You can find the original post here at Jamie @ Perpetual Page Turner’s blog if you want to inquire or do it yourself. So without further ado, here are my book stats for 2016:
Number of Books You Read:
73 books + 22084 pages
Number of Re-Reads:
0
Genre You Read the Most From:
Fantasy / Sci-Fi
Best Book You Read In 2016?
Morning Star by Pierce Brown was the best book I read in 2016. It has hands down one of the best endings to a series I have ever written. I can’t wait for what Pierce Brown has in store for us next!
Book You Were Excited About & Thought You Were Going To Love More But Didn’t?
I was so excited to jump into Labyrinth Lost by Zoraida Cordova because witches and Latin culture… but sadly, the whole fantastical adventure and sloppy romance fell flat. Really flat. Sorry…
Most surprising (in a good way or bad way) book you read?
I’m not a reader of many contemporaries… especially the ones that are light and fluffy like Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum. So I was quite surprised when I finished this one and it shot up to one of favorites for the year!
Book You “Pushed” The Most People To Read (And They Did)?
Sorry to everyone that knows me personally, but I will never stop pushing Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes. This series is amazing and needs to be read by anyone and everyone. I even pushed it onto my boss and she loved it as well. So yeah. Go read it now!
Best series you started in 2016? Best Sequel of 2016? Best Series Ender of 2016?
Best series starter goes to Court of Fives by Kate Elliott. Seriously guys, this book is beautifuly written and vividly world built.
Best sequel goes to the fifth installment of Falling Kingdoms, Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes. This series just keeps getting better!
Best finale goes to Morning Star by Pierce Brown obviously. Scroll up to read why I love it so much!
Favorite new author you discovered in 2016?
Simon Curtis the debut author of Boy Robot is seriously an amazing human being. Follow him on twitter @simoncurtis and he’ll be your new favorite too!
Best book from a genre you don’t typically read/was out of your comfort zone?
Not only do I rarely read contemporaries, but I definitely don’t read heavily filled romance books. Paper Princess by Erin Watt has a lot of sex, vivid descriptions, and a juicy story. I couldn’t get enough of it!
Most action-packed/thrilling/unputdownable book of the year?
I love love love the action sequences in this book! Fate of Flames by Sarah Raughley was such a thrilling adventure and I can’t wait to see where this series goes.
Book You Read In 2016 That You Are Most Likely To Re-Read Next Year?
As the Falling Kingdoms series is coming to an end this year with the six and final book, I will most likely be doing a re-read of the whole series, including the latest installment, Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes. I will never get enough of it!
Favorite cover of a book you read in 2016?
Look at this crazy beautiful cover for The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon. Not only is the cover pretty, but the story is also sweet and lighthearted. One of my favorite reads of the year!
Most memorable character of 2016?
Darrow from Morning Star by Pierce Brown is the most memorable character for me. He is stripped raw and deep for us all to read. The shit he goes through during this series is exceptional. I will never forget him and his story.
Most beautifully written book read in 2016?
Swan Riders by Erin Bow was such a beautifully written book. It was lyrical, but scientific. It was raw and real but also fantastical and other worldly. I highly recommend this book!
Most Thought-Provoking/ Life-Changing Book of 2016?
My life will forever be changed after reading We Are the Ants by Shaun David Hutchinson. I have never reflected so much about my own life after reading a book before, but this one does that. What may be insignificant you others, might mean the world to you.
Book you can’t believe you waited UNTIL 2016 to finally read?
Yeah… that’s right. I am still trying to finish the Harry Potter series. Can you believe it is now 2017 and I still have 3 more books to go. I read Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire this year and it is by far my favorite in the series. Let’s see what the rest of them deliver for me!
Favorite Passage/Quote From A Book You Read In 2016?
Unlike memories, which are fossils, long dead and buried deep. Your entire sense of self-worth is predicated upon your belief that you matter, that you matter to the universe. But you don’t. Because we are the ants.
Shortest & Longest Book You Read In 2016?
Night Flower by Kate Elliott is a short story from the Court of Fives world about the main character’s parents and how their forbidden love blossomed. It was 50 pages. On the other hand Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire is 734 pages long and by far the longest book I read this year. And never a dull moment either!
Book That Shocked You The Most
Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris was a wild ride I must say! It was creepy, thrilling, and most definitely quite shocking at times. It is a must read to find out what really happens to this couple behind closed doors!
OTP OF THE YEAR (you will go down with this ship!)
Of course is is Cleo Bellos and Magnus Damora from Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes. These star crossed lovers burn very bright in the fourth installment that I read way back in January. They hurt the feels with every word and page.
Favorite Non-Romantic Relationship Of The Year
It’s been a while since I read a YA book that didn’t have the main characters falling in love. So it came as a surprise that Kate and August from This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab stayed totally platonic throughout the whole book. I do think thing may change for them. But I am completely content with their non-romantic relationship right now.
Favorite Book You Read in 2016 From An Author You’ve Read Previously
I love Shaun David Hutchinson’s writing so much, so it comes as no surprise that I also loved We Are the Ants. He is forever on my auto-buy list now and I am now awaiting his 2017 release anxiously!
Best Book You Read In 2016 That You Read Based SOLELY On A Recommendation From Somebody Else/Peer Pressure:
I get recommendations left right and center all the time. It’s very seldom that I pick them up though right away. But Air Awakens by Elise Kova has been at the forefront of recommendations for a while now. I bit the dust and dove right in and I’m glad I did. I can tell this series is going to be epic!
Newest fictional crush from a book you read in 2016?
I pick up book boyfriends very easily. I seem to have a type for the brooding, sometimes princes, sometimes warrior types that are dark, quiet, and mysterious. So it comes as no surprise that I latched onto to Azriel from A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas. He checked pretty much all the boxes.
Best 2016 debut you read?
The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner blew me away. It was such a beautiful story of friendship and aiming for more than what people expect of you. But that climax/almost ending moment broke my heart to pieces and will forever live in my heart.
Best Worldbuilding/Most Vivid Setting You Read This Year?
Court of Fives and Poisoned Blade by Kate Elliot has some of the most vivid and masterful world building I have ever read. From the landscape, to the history, to the traditions/religion/customs, to even the smaller things, every aspect was done perfectly. I highly recommend this book for anyone who loves fantasy and diverse characters!
Book That Put A Smile On Your Face/Was The Most FUN To Read?
Guys it’s Archie Andrews! My childhood was the Riverdale gang and all their shenanigans. It comes as no surprise that once I found out that Archie was getting a modern makeover that I would be all over it. Archie Volume One by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples was exactly everything I could have asked for from a reboot! Such a fun read.
Book That Made You Cry Or Nearly Cry in 2016?
Like I said above, The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner has one of the most heartbreaking scenes I have ever read in it. Now I’m not a book cryer (I have yet to cry from a book), but this one had me close. I got the cry shudders that come before the tears come. I will never be the same!
Hidden Gem Of The Year?
No one talks about this book enough. The Impostor Queen by Sarah Fine is so underrated that it makes me want flip tables. It was such a fun and exciting fantasy read for pretty much anyone! There is magic, LGBT characters, romance, action, fire and ice… pretty much everything a good story needs!
Book That Crushed Your Soul?
If you want to be reduced to nothing but a puddle of feels and tears then you need to get your hands on More Happy Than Not by Adam Silvera. This beautifully raw and real story will crush your soul until there is nothing left for you to feel. Completely heartbreaking!!
Most Unique Book You Read In 2016?
Seven Ways We Lie by Riley Redgate is told in seven points of view and each character’s personality and actions reflect one of the seven deadly sins. I thought this was very unique and quite intriguing to read.
Book That Made You The Most Mad (doesn’t necessarily mean you didn’t like it)?
I don’t even want to talk about this trash. We Know it Was You by Maggie Thrash is filled with horrible characters, a corrupt storyline that makes no sense, and extreme racism. I mean how can all the villains be POC? Seriously? Ugh. DON’T READ THIS BOOK.
The Books that appeared most in my 2015 year end survey are:
Well that’s pretty much a recap of my reading year in 2016! I hope you guys enjoyed looking into my book life and I hope you all had just as an enjoyable year as I did!
Until next time,
December 2016 Wrap Up!
Hey guys!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year everyone. This year sure did fly by didn’t it? And aren’t we all glad it did? What a shit show of a year that was.
This past month has been extremely difficult for me. A lot of new changes have occurred in my life and I had to take a step back and re-evaluate some things. I took a mini hiatus/break/slump type thing this past two weeks or so for a couple reasons. One, I got a bit sick, two, I got a new job and the workload is longer and more stressful, and three, I just did not feel like posting anything of significance unfortunately. But that is life I guess.
Here is to hoping next month/year will be better! I’m going to remain optimistic about it!
The Cursed Queen by Sarah Fine – December 10th, 2016
Air Awakens by Elise Kova – December 13th, 2016
Crystal Storm by Morgan Rhodes – December 20th, 2016
Only 3 novels this month!
Other books I’ve started:
Paper Princess by Erin Watt – 4/5
(Click the links to read the reviews)
Reviews Coming in January:
Waiting On Wednesday
The Cursed Queen – December 7th, 2016
The Alchemists of the Loom – December 14th, 2016
Blood of Wonderland – December 21st, 2016
The You I’ve Never Known – December 28th, 2016
Top 10 Tuesday
New to Me Authors: 2016 Edition – December 6th, 2016
December Awards
N/A
December Achievements
730 Blog Followers – December 2016
30,500 Blog Views – December 2016
12,500 Blog Visitors – December 2016
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December 5th to 11th – BIG REVEAL: Blacklist
And that was December. I hope you all fared better than me this month, so as always, thank you guys for spending it with me! See you guys in January!
Until next time,
Books at Dawn 