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mrbooks wrote: "Bibliogothica wrote: "mrbooks wrote: "I am currently reading Beyond the Sea of Ice, and the Dark Tower series. Just Finished Wizard and Glass and am going to be starting The Wind through the Keyhol..."Well I was planning to read it sometime this year... possibly next month.
Nikita wrote: "I've read the Iron Fey! It's a really good series. One of my favorites. Love Julie Kagawa"Who are your favourite characters? :D
Bibliogothica wrote: "Nikita wrote: "I've read the Iron Fey! It's a really good series. One of my favorites. Love Julie Kagawa"Who are your favourite characters? :D"
From the Iron Fey series: Grimalkin
I finished
yesterday and today I'm starting
Nikita wrote: "Bibliogothica wrote: "Nikita wrote: "I've read the Iron Fey! It's a really good series. One of my favorites. Love Julie Kagawa"Who are your favourite characters? :D"
From the Iron Fey series: Gr..."
Oops... sorry I didn't respond. I tend to reply mentally and then forget to do it physically.
Grimalkin is awesome! Because, "he is a cat"... :D
Puck is also one of my favourites... Ash is in there too, but Puck comes first. (I can't decide which I like best, so Puck and Grimalkin are both at #1)
I am currently reading two books at the moment. #1) Magician's Gambit by David Eddings
#2) Morning Star by Pierce Brown
Thoroughly enjoying both at the moment! :D
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Hey everyone! It's been a while since I checked in here. At the moment I am reading:
(buddy read)
(started a few pages last night)
(audio, it's okay but nothing is blowing me away)I think I'm going to DNF Heartless, the characters are well written but honestly Meyer's writing just bores me.
I feel like I've read some mediocre books lately so I'm being hopeful about the next few I'm looking to pick up:
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Kelly wrote: "How are you liking Morning Star? I have yet to start the Red Rising series. Haha"So far it's pretty good... I must say that the second and third book are much better than the first.
While reading the first book, I didn't really feel a connection to the characters, but when I got further in to book 2 I felt more attached to them. (I know, I'm a weirdo ;p)
The third book is giving me some really weird emotions though, because like sometimes I'll feel happy, angry, and sad all at the same time.
All in all, they're worth trying. :D
@Biblio: I've seen so many mixed reviews about the Red Rising series that I've never been sure whether to pick them up. But I might try the first book and see. I'm all for rollercoaster emotions in books :)@Kelly: I would love to hear what you think of Snow Like Ashes - I finished it yesterday and have to rate/review but I foudn it pretty meh tbh. I didn't like any of the characters and the story was fairly cliche in my mind. It's one of the few times I've had trouble staying focused to an audio.
I ended up DNFing Heartless as well, Meyer's writing just doesn't do anything for me sadly.
I am currently rereading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell.
Chloe wrote: "I am currently rereading Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell."Oh I really want to pick up Fangirl because I just finished Carry On and found out after that it's based off a fictional character in Fangirl!
Hey everyone! I've been super busy with books because I am in the middle of ReadORama readathon! So far for the readathon I have finished:
I am currently reading:
And currently listening to:
Next up:
Hello Friends,I've just finished reading 'Twenty Love Poems and A Songs of Despair' by Pablo Neruda and I loved that book!
I've recorded an audiobook without noise filters in natural circumstances so as to be felt as forthcoming from a broken heart. Just for retrospection.
Here's the Google Drive Link
Feedbacks are most welcome!
Good Day,
Yash
Still haven't finished reading Morning Star, but I'm almost finished the third book of the Truth series by Dawn Cook:
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@Kelly what did you think about The Cruel Prince? I would love to hear your thoughts on American Panda as well!@Booksandcaffeine I've seen a lot of people talking about that series since the sequel came out, although I haven't picked it up
Does anyone know any good mermaid reads? I've been dying to find one for so long! I feel like they're so under appreciated in literature.
My absolute favourite is The Mermaid's Daughter. It's a sapphic retelling of The Little Mermaid and I am IN LOVE with it!Indigo Blue is another one that I enjoyed, although the writing is very simple.
Currently reading:
(because it's been on my shelf WAY too long, btw it's gorgeous!)
(one of my overwhelming pile of ARCs at the moment, but I am REALLY loving it)
(because I've run out of Overdrive audiobooks that interest me so I'm revisiting some old favourites)
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Also, I really need to read the Uglies at some point!
Becca (becandbones) wrote: "@Kelly what did you think about The Cruel Prince? I would love to hear your thoughts on American Panda as well!@Booksandcaffeine I've seen a lot of people talking about that series since the sequ..."
A lot of people told me about it too, I didn't realize there was a sequel though.
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@Kelly: This was exactly my reaction to The Cruel Prince tbh. Uglies was my childhood dystopian queen haha. It's just so CLASSIC YA DYSTOPIAN but also tackles body image and human presentation which I love.
@Booksandcaffeine: Yeah it came out not too long ago this year if I'm correct. Great news for you because have the chance to dive right into it if you like the first book!
@Becca: True! I just hope it lives up to the hype.
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I definitely need to pick up Uglies some time, then!
Kelly wrote: "@Becca So glad to hear you agree! I definitely need to pick up Uglies some time, then!"
DO IT!
Somehow I'm only reading one book at the moment?! Also it's a book I've been reading now for WEEKS because I just feel like I need to be in a mood for it?
: it's honestly gorgeous AS though and full of girls who love girls which honestly just melts my heart.
: I just got my hold for the audio of this gem on Overdrive and I'm super keen to get into it!
: I think this is going to be the next ARC that I pick up (maybe tonight, maybe tomorrow). I think putting too much pressure on myself was the cause of my recent slump so to hell with pub dates. I'm reading what I feel like until I catch up on the ARCs already on my shelf and then I'll decide what my new course of action is.
I've read
and
Now I'm currently reading
@Nikita: I haven't read any of these! Would you rec the Talon series? It must be pretty good if you've finished book 4.
Becca (becandbones) wrote: "@Nikita: I haven't read any of these! Would you rec the Talon series? It must be pretty good if you've finished book 4."Yes, I love Talon. It's fun. A little warning, it's in multiple POVs. Some readers don't like that but it doesn't bother me.
Nikita wrote: "Becca (becandbones) wrote: "@Nikita: I haven't read any of these! Would you rec the Talon series? It must be pretty good if you've finished book 4."Yes, I love Talon. It's fun. A little warning, ..."
I actually love multiple POV books, I feel like if it's done right it can expand the world-building and build the overall story so much!
I've got so many series that I want to finish off before I start any completed/nearly completed series but I think I will eventually check this one out.
I'm currently reading
for a readathon
Becca (becandbones) wrote: "Nikita wrote: "Becca (becandbones) wrote: "@Nikita: I haven't read any of these! Would you rec the Talon series? It must be pretty good if you've finished book 4."Yes, I love Talon. It's fun. A l..."
I know the feeling. So many books, so little reading time. Hope you enjoy it when you get around to it.
Hey everyone, how is life treating y'all?
I have nearly finished GMOS&G. While I am enjoying it the pacing is just too slow for me, although the second half is proving to have much better pacing than the first. 
I started this one a while ago, but put it aside when I did the Buzzword Readathon (books with the buzzword GIRL in the title). During that time, my library book became due, I couldn't renew it because it was on hold, and so I saved my page and found the ebook through Scribd. And now I just haven't got back to it yet. 
This is going to be my next audiobook (after I catch up on all my podcasts). Despite it being ANOTHER YA contemporary surrounding a tragic death, I've seen some really great reviews for it.
I am about to return to the Shadowhunter Chronicles after my group/buddy read was put on hold because life got in everyone's way.
Right now I am trying to read my own mind, but all I'm getting is blank pages.
I've read
And now I'm reading
@Nikita how are you liking the Maas books? I have never read them and the response for the series is so mixed at the moment.
Becca (becandbones) wrote: "@Nikita how are you liking the Maas books? I have never read them and the response for the series is so mixed at the moment."I love her books! One of my top favorites is the Throne of Glass series. I'm actually re-reading the series for the second time so I'm all prepared for Kingdom of Ash, the final book coming out in October. You should read, they are so amazing. You are welcome to my reviews on the books on both Throne of Glass and A Court of Thorns & Roses for additional info.
I've started my first Sarah J. Maas book
BOOKSandCaffeine wrote: "I've started my first Sarah J. Maas book "Good choice!
Just started Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb
Nikita (DigiGirl) wrote: "BOOKSandCaffeine wrote: "I've started my first Sarah J. Maas book "Good choice!"
I LOVED it!! I can't believe I put off reading it for so long....
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I adore the Throne of Glass novels! I’ve read all except of Tower of Dawn, but am hoping to read it before Kingdom of Ash releases!
BOOKSandCaffeine wrote: "Nikita (DigiGirl) wrote: "BOOKSandCaffeine wrote: "I've started my first Sarah J. Maas book "Good choice!"
I LOVED it!! I can't believe I put off reading it fo..."
I'm so happy to hear that. I had similar reactions with a few series myself. Ready to continue with the series?
Nikita (DigiGirl) wrote: "BOOKSandCaffeine wrote: "Nikita (DigiGirl) wrote: "BOOKSandCaffeine wrote: "I've started my first Sarah J. Maas book "Good choice!"
I LOVED it!! I can't believ..."
Absolutely!! I can't wait to read more!
Kelly wrote: "Hi! Sorry, that I’ve been so absent from here lately!I adore the Throne of Glass novels! I’ve read all except of Tower of Dawn, but am hoping to read it before Kingdom of Ash releases!"
Do you have a favorite book in the series so far?
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If you haven't read the Dark Tower series you are missing out on an fantastic series of books. So far found the first book the best, but I have only just started book 3.