Emily’s Busy-Life-Try-To-Read 12+4 Reading Challenge

[Emily]

Here is my 12+4 reading challenge list. Whatever I don’t accomplish this year, I’ll keep it for next year’s challenge. Hope I can do it, as I plan on having three for the year of 2022! Hope it’s fun!


1. The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo
2. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black
3. Paw and Order by Diane Kelly
4. Storm and Fury by Jennifer L. Armentrout
5. Thereby Hangs A Tail by Spencer Quinn
6. Warriors: The Path of No Stars by Erin Hunter
7. Silent Enemy by Thomas W. Young
8. Hanging Falls by Margaret Mizushima
9. The Black Ice by Michael Connelly
10. Phantom Heart by Kelly Creagh
11. Sea Hawk by James Rollions
12. Tide and Punishment by Bree Baker

My +4-

1. Talk Bookish To Me by Kate Bromley
2. Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout
3. The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
4. The President’s Daughter by Bill Clinton and James Patterson

[Lea]

Emily, your list looks great, hope this is fun for you. I loved the Cruel Prince series, it might have been my favorite series I read last year. Alissa and I are reading The Reading List in March. If you like, you are most welcome to join us, but don't feel like you have to. Sometimes I like buddy reads, sometimes I like to read on my own so I can read what inspires me, but I did want to let you know about the possibility. I haven't read any of the other books on your list, but many are already on my TBR, and some I haven't heard of before. Oh, my poor aching TBR, I fear it will have more books on it before I'm done here. Enjoy your choices!
:-)

[Emily]

Thanks, Lea! Thank you for the invite and I will let you know! Never had a buddy read before, so I might try it if I’m able. My TBR-I fell exactly the same! Thanks so much! 🐾

[Emily]

And I also can’t wait to read The Cruel Prince! I’ve heard lists about it here and other sites and kept seeing it. All this got me interested in it and I bought the paperback just a few days ago. Can’t wait! 🐾

[Bill, Moderator]

I've only read The Black Ice by Connelly.. Great book. I hope you enjoy all of your selections, Emily.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Hope you enjoy Emily

[Emily]

@Bill-Thanks! I hope I do. I read the first Black Echo a few years back from my local library and quite enjoyed it for a try out. Think I’ll enjoy this one too! 🐾

@Desley-Thank you! Excited! Best of luck to you as well, friend! 🐾

[Lea]

Emily wrote: "And I also can’t wait to read The Cruel Prince! I’ve heard lists about it here and other sites and kept seeing it. All this got me interested in it and I bought the paperback just a few days ago. Can’t wait! 🐾"

It was a controversial book amongst my friends, some loved it and others didn't. I loved the complex characterization - nobody is all good or all bad in this series - but some friends struggled with not having anyone that they really liked. I only mention this because sometimes I think some preparation helps. And if you still hate it, at least you know you aren't the only one. I can't wait to see what you think. :-)

[Emily]

Thanks for the heads up, Lea! I can’t wait to read it! I’ll definitely let you know!🐾

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Emily, remember; on this list, you can read more than the 12+4. You can add other challenges or just a plan of attack on your tbr.

Good luck and happy reading. :)

[Emily]

Need to add a correction:
The book I have listed for number 11 is entirely put in wrong.

It is actually War Hawk by James Rollins.

Sorry for any confusion that may have come up 🐾

[Ioana]

I haven't read any of these, Emily. I hope you will enjoy them, please come back with reviews, although I realize that is bad for my TBR. But hey, that's why we are here, to tell each other about the good books we're reading . Have fun!

[Emily]

Thanks, Ioana! I will indeed! Just keep a look out! 🐾

[Emily]

Beginning The Invisible Guardian by Delores Redondo