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*b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* wrote: "I just finished reading...
Such a great book and super creepy. Definitely a must read for this October month!"
I loved this book too!
I have a whole list of creepy/scary reads on my TBR for October. Right now I'm reading
and I'm loving it! Also going to be rereading
For spooky October books, I've read
In other news, I'm just about caught up on the DC Bombshells comic series -- it reimagines DC heroines (Wonder Woman, Batwoman, Aquawoman, Catwoman, Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, etc) during WWII. Gorgeous art and a fantastic storyline.
Also, today I just wrapped up The Magician's Nephew, the first (chronological) book in the Chronicles of Narnia. I'm determined to read the whole series before the end of the year, and this one was incredible.
Sorry for the late notice! I have picked Whale Talk
as the Nov. group read. I hope some can read it because it is fabulous IMO :)
as the Nov. group read. I hope some can read it because it is fabulous IMO :)
Geez I have not posted anything here for awhile! I am finally listening to Crooked Kingdom
. It is my first non cozy mystery book in over a year!
. It is my first non cozy mystery book in over a year!
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Is that a middle grade read Oda?"
More New adult I think. It has some explicit langiage so not middle grade.
More New adult I think. It has some explicit langiage so not middle grade.
Every Heart a Doorway is classified as adult. Although the MCs are all children, its a very dark, gruesome, twisted mystery. I absolutely LOVE it! The next book is actually a prequel of 2 of the main characters
and that one is classified as YA, but definitely older and darker YA. Can't wait for the 3rd book
which comes out very soon!
Jenny wrote: "Every Heart a Doorway is classified as adult. Although the MCs are all children, its a very dark, gruesome, twisted mystery. I absolutely LOVE it! The next book is actually a prequel of 2 of the ma..."
Thanks I was thinking either Adult or new adult.
Thanks I was thinking either Adult or new adult.
Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "currently~
"I really want to read City of Brass, is it good Ashley?
I see there is a giveaway here for City of Brass so please let me know too if you like it and I will enter it!
I like it so far -- the beginning is set in Cairo and I'm a sucker for Egypt, and "Middle Eastern fantasy" isn't a descriptor I hear too often.
I'm currently reading...
I'm not that far into the book yet, but I'm really enjoying it. I like Catarina and Cole, but the world building is not all there yet.
I'm not that far into the book yet, but I'm really enjoying it. I like Catarina and Cole, but the world building is not all there yet.
*b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* wrote: "I'm currently reading...

I'm not that far into the book yet, but I'm really enjoying it. I like Catarina and Cole, but the world building is not all there yet."
Sounds interesting

I'm not that far into the book yet, but I'm really enjoying it. I like Catarina and Cole, but the world building is not all there yet."
Sounds interesting
Im reading
and I do believe it is going to be a five star read for me. If you are interested definitely pick it up. I love to read about djinni and it definitely takes you to a different place. I feel like I'm in the desert while we currently have snow outside.
Just finished
, solid 4 star read! This novel definitely made a statement about war and humanity. I really loved the message to it. I also liked that the MC questioned EVERYTHING (what we all should be doing) and made up his own mind after he got all the facts. And I loved how it ended--with not everything clear cut and a little bit of gray. Also finished
and I ended up liking it quite a bit. Some of it was way too predictable (the romance) but I loved the message and the world building, and the characters were nicely developed. So I ended up with a 4 star rating on it, mainly because I thought the ending was good, and the author was willing to make some tough choices that really served in the interest of the story.I'm still reading
, about halfway through, and oh my goodness! This book is SO CUTE!Also going to be starting
I am on the fence about trying Armada Jenny - it seems like it was kind a disappointment for some.
It wasn't as good as Ready Player One, but I kind of knew that going in. I really liked the message to it. A LOT. And there's a lot of great moments, lots of laughs. The twists are also really good. I recommend it if the premise sounds like something you would like.
I wasn't quite gelling with the City of Brass audio the way I thought I would, so I'll look into a physical copy later in the year. The world has so much potential, I'm looking forward to getting back to it.
*b*l*u*e*m*o*o*n* wrote: "Just finished...

cute stories and I actually preferred if than My True Love Gave to Me."
I really want to read that one.

cute stories and I actually preferred if than My True Love Gave to Me."
I really want to read that one.
I finished
3.5 stars--hoping for more action, but still a good take on mythology and a quick read; my reread of
loved it; and
4 stars and a very addicting read.I started
So far I've read "A Study in Scarlet" and I LOVED it! So glad I'm finally reading these stories, I've wanted to for so long!Also going to be starting
and
I adored The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George, so I'm very excited to read her newest book!!
I'm reading
, and
. So far, The Glittering Court is okay. The pace is kind of slow, and I usually hate that in a novel. Eliza and her Monsters is going to be interesting. I'm looking forward to finishing both.
Hi guys I'm sorry I disappeared for so long (again)!! I hope you are all doing well. :) I was in kind of a huge reading slump in 2017 but I'm gonna try to read more this year.
Recently I finished:
which was really intense but very good!
And now I'm finally reading:
I've heard so many good things about it so I'm excited!
Recently I finished:
which was really intense but very good!
And now I'm finally reading:
I've heard so many good things about it so I'm excited!
Brigid ✩ Cool Ninja Sharpshooter ✩ wrote: "Hi guys I'm sorry I disappeared for so long (again)!! I hope you are all doing well. :) I was in kind of a huge reading slump in 2017 but I'm gonna try to read more this year. Recently I finished..."
You will enjoy Six of Crows. I read it in 2016, and Crooked Kingdom last year, and LOVED both!
Awesome!! I've only read the very beginning but I'm enjoying it so far and look forward to reading the rest.
Brigid ✩ Cool Ninja Sharpshooter ✩ wrote: "Awesome!! I've only read the very beginning but I'm enjoying it so far and look forward to reading the rest."
Six of Crows was a 5 star read for me (which rarely ever happens) and I am actually listening to book two right now :)
Six of Crows was a 5 star read for me (which rarely ever happens) and I am actually listening to book two right now :)
Caitlin wrote: "I'm reading
, and
. So far, The Glittering Court is okay. The pace is kind of slow, and I usually hate that in a ..."
I haven't heard of these - I'll look them up
, and
. So far, The Glittering Court is okay. The pace is kind of slow, and I usually hate that in a ..."I haven't heard of these - I'll look them up
Ashley *Hufflepuff Kitten* wrote: "
and finishing
I'm in love with the Shadowshaper Cypher series, DJO is so creative."
Is the Shadowshaper series adult?
and finishing
I'm in love with the Shadowshaper Cypher series, DJO is so creative."
Is the Shadowshaper series adult?
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Caitlin wrote: "I'm reading
, and
. So far, The Glittering Court is okay. The pace is kind of slow, and I usually..."You will definitely want to read Eliza and her Monsters. It was well worth the read. I just finished it yesterday, and loved it.
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Brigid ✩ Cool Ninja Sharpshooter ✩ wrote: "Awesome!! I've only read the very beginning but I'm enjoying it so far and look forward to reading the rest."
Six of Crows was a 5 star read for me (whic..."
Wow that's good to hear! I read some more of it today and could hardly put it down. The world-building is very engrossing and I love the characters so far, too.
Six of Crows was a 5 star read for me (whic..."
Wow that's good to hear! I read some more of it today and could hardly put it down. The world-building is very engrossing and I love the characters so far, too.
Caitlin wrote: "Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Caitlin wrote: "I'm reading
, and
. So far, The Glittering Court is okay. The pa..."
Thanks for the rec Caitlin and Jenny!
, and
. So far, The Glittering Court is okay. The pa..."Thanks for the rec Caitlin and Jenny!
Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Caitlin wrote: "Heidi (Yup. Still here.) wrote: "Caitlin wrote: "I'm reading
, and
. So far, The Glittering Court..."You're welcome. I got it as a recommendation through some people on YouTube. I had to pick it up. Now, I am reading
.
I've decided to try to read some romantic books for Valentine's Day! I've added these 10 books to my TBR:
Anyone else reading romantic reads for February?
I finished
and it was really cute! Interesting quirky characters, too.Right now I'm buddy reading
with my friend Karen and I'm loving it!
Fun idea Jenny! I love a sweet romance every once in awhile (as long as it is not too sappy - yes I mean you Nicholas Sparks )
Jenny wrote: "I've decided to try to read some romantic books for Valentine's Day! I've added these 10 books to my TBR:
[bookcover:The Upside of..."You will like Geekerella, and possibly like Everything Everything. Both are good reads! I also enjoyed Outlander, but not sure it is perfect for February.
Caitlin wrote: "Jenny wrote: "I've decided to try to read some romantic books for Valentine's Day! I've added these 10 books to my TBR:
[bookcover..."I started Outlander a long time ago, want to finally finish it! Thought February was as good a month as any!
Oh I missed you were reading Outlander. I think I expected too much with that one - didn't love it but didn't hate it either. I think adult fans of Twilight would like it (which I am not). I do recommend the audio either way as Davina Porter is one of my favorite narrators :)
I also finished
and I agree with Karen! 5 star read!Also finished
which was a fun, quick read.Started
which I seem to be way more into than the first one. Probably because this one takes place on an alien planet, and I'm so into that right now!Also started
and I'm really liking this one so far. So very dark, great world building. The MC is majorly flawed, so I'm not too much of a fan of hers yet. But loving everything else!
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Such a great book and super creepy. Definitely a must read for this October month!