My Year of Reading Dangerously
A BOOKISH ADVENTURE
Well, now that I'm back at work, I'm planning on being more realistic about my reading goals. I have tweaked a few selections for prompts for my reading challenges and I think I'm in a decent spot. I hope to also pick books that I can get a hold of this month! I don't want … Continue reading July TBR
Boy, I had a few set-backs this month. For one thing, I didn't take into account that one of the books I planned on reading this month was recently made into a film/mini-series adaptation, and thus all library copies were snatched up and had long waiting lists. For another, my summer classes are really kicking … Continue reading June Reading Wrap-Up
How Quickly She Disappears by Raymond Fleischmann Published: January 14th 2020Pages: 320Format: E-Book (ARC)Tags: Mystery/Thriller, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Realism, Missing Persons, Mothers & Daughters, Sisters, Twins | Synopsis From the Publisher | It’s 1941 in small-town Alaska and Elisabeth Pfautz is alone. She’s living far from home, struggling through an unhappy marriage, and she spends … Continue reading How Quickly She Disappears Reviewed | Ok, But Not My Cup of Tea
The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White Published November 5 2019Tags: Young Adult, Fantasy, Magic, Strong Female LeadFormat: E-Book, ARCPages: 352 | Synopsis From the Publisher | There was nothing in the world as magical and terrifying as a girl. Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic … Continue reading The Guinevere Deception Reviewed | Definitely Worth the Read
100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons is the story of a young woman who becomes temporarily blind due to a car accident and the boy who tries to help her find her strength through this difficult time. Emmons is a … Continue reading 100 Days of Sunlight | ARC Review
Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon by Mary Fan is a YA fantasy/steam-punk novel about a young woman who longs to be a legendary warrior and avenge her father's murder. Fan is an established writer of YA literature, having penned the Jane Colt and Flynn Nightsider series, to … Continue reading Stronger Than a Bronze Dragon | ARC Review
Now that May is behind us, it's time to look ahead at books to read in June. I'm excited because it's summer - my favorite season! - and I want to pick some of favorite genres to read during this season: mysteries! I'll be looking to read at least a couple more books for my … Continue reading June TBR & Challenge Books
Hart & Seoul by Kristen Burnham Hart & Seoul by Kristen Burnham is a contemporary romance between a high-schooler and a K-Pop undercover in the U.S. This is Burnham's debut YA novel. Synopsis: From Goodreads: Merilee Hart has been doing her best to keep things together since her mother left, her art a welcome escape … Continue reading Hart & Seoul | ARC Review
Again, But Better by Christine Riccio Time goes so much faster now that I'm not enjoying it.Shane Primaveri (😑) Again, But Better by Christine Riccio is a new adult novel about a young woman pushing herself to embrace new things and pursue her dreams. This is Riccio's first novel. Synopsis: Shane Primaveri travels to London … Continue reading Again, But Better | ARC Review
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is a humor-filled romance of the hate-them-then-love-them persuasion. Fans of Christina Lauren's other romance novels will definitely fall in love with this tropical get-away, beachy read. Synopsis: Olive is the most unlucky girl on the planet, while her twin, Ami, is the luckiest. Which makes … Continue reading The Unhoneymooners | ARC Review
