Happy Monday everyone! Though a holiday for some today in the U.S., it is unfortunately another back at work Monday for me. This weekend passed far too quickly, even though I really didn't do much. I had a few book chats and a couple of live shows all for buddy read/readalongs on Saturday and Sunday,… Continue reading Monday Morning Reading Check In
Month: October 2020
AURORA BURNING by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
Rating: 3.5 / 5 I read and enjoyed AURORA RISING by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, book one in their Aurora Cycle scifi/fantasy series, last year and enjoyed it. While it didn't quite measure up to their The Illuminae Files series for me, I was looking forward to continuing the series. When AURORA BURNING came… Continue reading AURORA BURNING by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER by Wendy Corsi Staub
I received a complimentary copy of THE BUTCHER'S DAUGTHER by Wendy Corsi Staub. Thank you to William Morrow Books! Rating: 3.5 / 5 THE BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER is the third book in The Foundlings trilogy which follows investigative genealogist Amelia Crenshaw. In this installment, the case is more personal as Amelia begins to investigate her own… Continue reading THE BUTCHER’S DAUGHTER by Wendy Corsi Staub
STAR DAUGHTER by Shveta Thakrar
Rating: 3.5 / 5 I received STAR DAUGHTER by Shveta in both my Owlcrate and Fairy Loot Boxes, so it definitely got me curious. I loved both editions, but decided to pick up this beautiful Owlcrate edition last month! STAR DAUGHTER follows Sheetal Mistry, the daughter of an Indian immigrant to the United States and… Continue reading STAR DAUGHTER by Shveta Thakrar
THE WAY OF KINGS by Brandon Sanderson
Rating: 4 / 5 I read a few of Brandon Sanderson's adult fantasies earlier in year and really enjoyed them, so I was instantly intrigued when I saw a readalong of his The Stormlight Archive series announced. My only hesitation was the size of the books... they are so big that the UK editions are… Continue reading THE WAY OF KINGS by Brandon Sanderson
SHIP OF MAGIC by Robin Hobb
Rating: 4.5 / 5 SHIP OF MAGIC by Robin Hobb is the first book in the Liveship Tradeers trilogy by Robin Hobb, the second trilogy in her Realm of the Elderling series and the fourth book for the #elderlingalong readalong. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this new series given that it starts over… Continue reading SHIP OF MAGIC by Robin Hobb
BLOOD OF ELVES by Andrzej Sapkowski
Rating: 2.5 / 5 BLOOD OF ELVES by Andrzej Sapkowski was the Magic Mayhem Reads buddy read pick for August/September on Instagram. I had heard of The Witcher series (written works, television and video games), but this was my initial exposure to the series. BLOOD OF ELVES is set in a world where many different… Continue reading BLOOD OF ELVES by Andrzej Sapkowski
Monday Morning Reading Check In
Happy Monday everyone! I took off Friday to give myself a long weekend with time for reading, a bit of book shopping and some excellent time with friends. Unfortunately that means heading back to work today with some catching up to do! As always, coffee is key! I have been wanting to finish out the… Continue reading Monday Morning Reading Check In
THE OUTSIDER by Stephen King
Rating: 4.5 / 5 There are few Stephen King works left that I haven't read, but THE OUTSIDER was on that list. I was excited to have it on the September schedule for the #constantreadersbookclub on Instagram! THE OUTSIDER begins with a horrific crime. A young boy has been brutalized and murdered in a small… Continue reading THE OUTSIDER by Stephen King
THE FIRST SISTER by Linden A. Lewis
Rating: 4 / 5 THE FIRST SISTER by Linden A. Lewis was the September book for the Deep Dark Reads buddy read on Instagram. I went into this knowing nothing besides it was a new release, it was set in space and it also fulfilled a readathon prompt to read a book set in the… Continue reading THE FIRST SISTER by Linden A. Lewis