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July 2024 TBR: Backlog Catch-up, Arcs, and Big Books

Hello Everyone, Last month I read 24 books. This month, I’m already at five books and counting, with one of them a 700+ book I wound up dnf’ing halfway through because I just did not enjoy it whatsoever. This month, I’m going to concentrate on Netgalley Arcs, big books, and blacklisted titles, as we are … Continue reading "July 2024 TBR: Backlog Catch-up, Arcs, and Big Books"

Netgalley Review: Please Let Me Destroy You by Rupert Taylor

Hello Everyone, Book Title: Please Let Me Destroy You Book Author: Rupert Taylor Series: Standalone Genre: Literally Fiction Publisher: No Frills Buffalo (?) Page Count: 300 Noted: N/A Goodreads Summary: In this darkly comic rollercoaster of a debut, a desperate young filmmaker goes on a global quest for perfect content. While trying to heist a … Continue reading "Netgalley Review: Please Let Me Destroy You by Rupert Taylor"

Reading Update #1: Sticking With My TBR? Hello Everyone,

I’m attempting a new reading updates, as though I’m journaling, to help see if I’ll post more frequently because I’ve been really bad about reading but not updating what I’m reading. I’m hoping to get better about that! Last week, I shared my June TBR, and I’m happy to say, it’s going quite well for … Continue reading "Reading Update #1: Sticking With My TBR? Hello Everyone,"

A Study in Books: My June 2024 TBR

Hello Everyone, Lately I’m reading a lot, I’m just not in a blogging mood. My site doesn’t have a lot of traffic so I’m just blogging when I feel like it these days, and hopefully I’ll continue keeping up my reviews. Struggling with consistent posting has always been a pain, but now I’m just going … Continue reading "A Study in Books: My June 2024 TBR"

Netgalley Review: A Feather So Black

Hello Everyone Book Title: A Feather So Black Book Author: Lyra Selene Genre: Adult, Fantasy Publisher: Orbit Page Count: 500 Notes/TW: I dnf’d this one Goodreads Summary: Set in a world of perilous magic and moonlit forests, this seductive romantic fantasy tells the story of a defiant changeling, her cursed sister, and the dangerous fae … Continue reading "Netgalley Review: A Feather So Black"

Netgalley Review: Song of the Huntress

Hello Everyone, Book Title: Song of the Huntress Book Author: Lucy Holland Page Count: 500 Publisher: Redhook Books Genre: Fantasy Historical Notes/TW: graphic violence, some language, death, war/battle scenes, brief mentions of starvation My Thoughts: Look at me, back at reviewing but also, I read this massive tome in less than a day in one … Continue reading "Netgalley Review: Song of the Huntress"

Just a random little shout-out to all book bloggers

Hello everyone, I should be reading arcs and instead I’m binge watching Wheel of Time. Hopefully once the shows done I will be able to get back into the books. Until next time, -Pass Me That Book

Top 10 Titles I’m Most Excited For

Hello Everyone, I’m trying to do something new, and link this with Pinterest and see how it works. I’m slowly working my way through my Netgalley account, and hopefully by September I’ll have posted 50 reviews. There’s a lot of fantasy and historical fiction in this batch but those are my two most favorite genres … Continue reading "Top 10 Titles I’m Most Excited For"

Why is updating a blog so hard these days?

Hello Everyone, I’m still struggling with consistent posting. I have every intention of posting reviews on my blog/Netgalley and I just can’t bring myself to get to it. Reading slumps seems to be over, thankfully, but actually writing the reviews? Impossible. Anyone else struggling with imposter syndrome? I’m reading a good amount, struggling with a … Continue reading "Why is updating a blog so hard these days?"

Book Review: Olivia Cole and the Legend of the Silver Seed

Hello Everyone, Title: Olivia Cole and the Legend of the Silver Seed Author: Ricky Melamed Series: Book One Genre: Middle Grade Fantasy Page Count: 300 Publisher: ? Noted: Arc provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. This was a slow burn but turned into an adventure filled portal fantasy for a middle … Continue reading "Book Review: Olivia Cole and the Legend of the Silver Seed"