Showing posts with label Alexandra Overy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alexandra Overy. Show all posts

Friday, December 2, 2022

Monthly ARC's Update 29

So I read my next book for Monthly ARC's and it was This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy and The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford from the December list, and Being Mary Bennet by J. C. Peterson from the March list.

Here's the link to this month's post with my journey.

How it Works: 
This is my monthly ARC accountability challenge, to list out the books that I have as ARC's that are being published in the coming month, rounding them up at the start of the month, and seeing how well I did at the end, as well as rounding up the next month's books. 

Monday, November 28, 2022

It's Monday! What Are You Reading #599, November 28th

It's Monday! What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Date where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week...and anything in between! This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well...you never know where that next "must read" book will come from!
What happened in the past week:

Weekly Memes:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #598
Teaser Tuesday #606
WWW Wednesday #606
WOW #602
Will the Time Come #599
Third Sentence Thursday #589
Random Reads #575
First Lines Friday #602
Book Blogger Hop #268
The Reward Challenge Update #584
Wheel of TBR #131
How Well I Stuck to It #436
Wrote that Review Update #433

Week 47 Reviews:
This Cursed Crown

Next to be Published November: 
Update 15

Clear Your S**t Readathon: 

24 Hours of Reading Reading Challenge: 

Random:

OK, so I got 36 posts in 7 days, it was a quiet week, and I can't wait for next week! What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read whatever I want! 

Saturday, November 26, 2022

Week 47 Review: This Cursed Crown

From Goodreads:
Awakening to find herself trapped in a strange tower, Izaveta knows she must find her way back to the Tóurensi palace and claim the throne. But even with an unexpected ally's help, she worries she might not be able to get news of her survival to her sister and escape this frozen land.

Back at home, Asya enlists Nikov's help to prove Izaveta is still alive, even as she finds herself forced to navigate the political world she always sought to avoid to save her queendom, her loved ones, and herself.
 
But as the sisters work independently to reunite, a dangerous force lies in wait, trying to regain power in order to overthrow the monarchy… 

My Review:
Oh man, this was such a great read! I loved the first book, and it ended on such a cliffhanger, that I had to pick this one up as soon as I could! And I'm so glad that I did, because it was such a great read, I had such a great time with this! 

I loved being back in this world again, picking up where we left off, with Asya at home, and Izaveta in some frozen land far away, when people are pretty sure that she's dead. Loved watching the story unfold from there! 

Of course, just like the first book, there's so much political maneuvering, and I couldn't get enough of it! There were many reveals, and things learned that had such an impact on the story. Plus there was the romances, those were a delight to read! 

That ending though? That was so intense, and I basically held my breath the whole time I was reading it.  I absolutely loved how things worked out, but there were some pretty scary moment where it almost didn't, and that was so excellent to read! 

This was an excellent book, and I can't wait to read more by Alexandra Overy! 

Author: Alexandra Overy
Series: These Feathered Flames #2 
Read: November 19th, 2022
Source: Edelweiss
Reason Why: Love her writing and the first book, and it's a 2022 Retelling Reading Challenge Book, End of Series 2022 Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2022 Book and a WoW Book! 
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Expected Publication: December 6th 2022
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Saturday, November 19, 2022

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 19

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was This Cursed Crown which is for the prompt Read a book from another one of the strengths/weakness prompts, and I'll be reading The Poisoner Ring next! 

My Reading Journey:

Backpacking Through Bedlam by Seanan McGuire
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with red or pink on the cover
Started On: November 1st
Finished On: November 1st, 8:43 PM
Pages Read: 352

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with the "secret world" trope
Started On: November 2nd
Finished On: November 2nd, 8:19 PM
Pages Read: 432

Twelve Graves of Christmas by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe
Prompt Fulfilled: A book you could read in one night (a short book)
Started On: November 4th
Finished On: November 4th, 4:55 PM
Pages Read: 144

From Dust, a Flame by Rebecca Podos 
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a supposed twist
Started On: November 4th
Finished On: November 4th, 9:34 PM
Pages Read: 416

Strike the Zither by Joan He
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with an epic battle
Started On: November 5th
Finished On: November 5th, 10:30 PM
Pages Read: 368

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Prompt Fulfilled: A feel good book
Started On: November 6th
Finished On: November 6th, 8:06 PM
Pages Read: 318

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a quest for lost person/item
Started On: November 7th
Finished On: November 7th, 10:23 PM
Pages Read: 305

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
Prompt Fulfilled: A fast-paced or short book
Started On: November 8th
Finished On: November 8th, 6:05 PM
Pages Read: 192

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a journey
Started On: November 8th
Finished On: November 8th, 9:43 PM
Pages Read: 368

When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a dark cover
Started On: November 9th
Finished On: November 9th, 8:01 PM
Pages Read: 480

Light Mage by Laurie Forest
Prompt Fulfilled: Top Secret Mini Boss Battle Strength
Started On: November 11th
Finished On: November 11th, 5:02 PM
Pages Read: 304

The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest
Prompt Fulfilled: Continue a series
Started On: November 11th
Finished On: November 11th, 11:24 PM
Pages Read: 668

The Shadow Wand by Laurie Forest
Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space
Started On: November 12th
Finished On: November 12th, 5:25 PM
Pages Read: 664

My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space
Started On: November 13th
Finished On: November 13th, 7:36 PM
Pages Read: 496

A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with romance plot or subplot
Started On: November 14th
Finished On: November 14th, 7:54 PM
Pages Read: 576

A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with found family
Started On: November 15th
Finished On: November 15th, 10:38 PM
Pages Read: 608

The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a group cast
Started On: November 16th
Finished On: November 16th, 10:27 PM
Pages Read: 529

A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow
Prompt Fulfilled: A book set on another planet
Started On: November 17th
Finished On: November 18th, 5:59 PM
Pages Read: 320

This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy
Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book from another one of the strengths/weakness prompts
Started On: November 19th
Finished On: November 19th, 7:23 PM
Pages Read: 512

The Poisoner's Ring by Kelley Armstrong
Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space
Started On: November 20th
Currently On: Page 0 of 368

Prompts Left: A book that's sexy under the covers (aka, that's pretty under dust cover), Side Quest Book, Your longest or physically largest book, A sequel that you have low hopes for but still own, A book with a trope you hate, A green book cover or a book with plants as a theme, Top Secret Mini Boss Battle, A book that keeps getting forgotten on your TBRs, A book featuring tech or robots, A book that was expensive/looks expensive, Final Boss Battle, Don't worry about this one xoxo
Books Read: 19
Pages Read: 8052

Next to be Published November Update 13

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was This Cursed Crown, and I'll be reading The Poisoner's Ring next! 

My Reading Journey:

Backpacking Through Bedlam by Seanan McGuire
Started On: November 1st
Finished On: November 1st, 8:43 PM
Pages Read: 352

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon
Started On: November 2nd
Finished On: November 2nd, 8:19 PM
Pages Read: 432

From Dust, a Flame by Rebecca Podos 
Started On: November 4th
Finished On: November 4th, 9:34 PM
Pages Read: 416

Strike the Zither by Joan He
Started On: November 5th
Finished On: November 5th, 10:30 PM
Pages Read: 368

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
Started On: November 8th
Finished On: November 8th, 6:05 PM
Pages Read: 192

When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles
Started On: November 9th
Finished On: November 9th, 8:01 PM
Pages Read: 480

The Cat King of Havana by Tom Crosshill
Started On: November 10th
Finished On: November 10th, 11:45 PM
Pages Read: 368

The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest
Started On: November 11th
Finished On: November 11th, 11:24 PM
Pages Read: 668

The Shadow Wand by Laurie Forest
Started On: November 12th
Finished On: November 12th, 5:25 PM
Pages Read: 664

My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
Started On: November 13th
Finished On: November 13th, 7:36 PM
Pages Read: 496

A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
Started On: November 14th
Finished On: November 14th, 7:54 PM
Pages Read: 576

A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow
Started On: November 18th
Finished On: November 18th, 5:59 PM
Pages Read: 320

This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy
Started On: November 19th
Finished On: November 19th, 7:23 PM
Pages Read: 512

The Poisoner's Ring by Kelley Armstrong
Started On: November 20th
Currently On: Page 0 of 368

Books Read: 13
Goal: 30 Books
Pages Read: 5844

Friday, November 18, 2022

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 18

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was A Song of Salvation which is for the prompt A book set on another planet, and I'll be reading This Cursed Crown next! 

My Reading Journey:

Backpacking Through Bedlam by Seanan McGuire
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with red or pink on the cover
Started On: November 1st
Finished On: November 1st, 8:43 PM
Pages Read: 352

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with the "secret world" trope
Started On: November 2nd
Finished On: November 2nd, 8:19 PM
Pages Read: 432

Twelve Graves of Christmas by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe
Prompt Fulfilled: A book you could read in one night (a short book)
Started On: November 4th
Finished On: November 4th, 4:55 PM
Pages Read: 144

From Dust, a Flame by Rebecca Podos 
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a supposed twist
Started On: November 4th
Finished On: November 4th, 9:34 PM
Pages Read: 416

Strike the Zither by Joan He
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with an epic battle
Started On: November 5th
Finished On: November 5th, 10:30 PM
Pages Read: 368

Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
Prompt Fulfilled: A feel good book
Started On: November 6th
Finished On: November 6th, 8:06 PM
Pages Read: 318

Trail of Lightning by Rebecca Roanhorse
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a quest for lost person/item
Started On: November 7th
Finished On: November 7th, 10:23 PM
Pages Read: 305

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
Prompt Fulfilled: A fast-paced or short book
Started On: November 8th
Finished On: November 8th, 6:05 PM
Pages Read: 192

Elatsoe by Darcie Little Badger
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a journey
Started On: November 8th
Finished On: November 8th, 9:43 PM
Pages Read: 368

When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a dark cover
Started On: November 9th
Finished On: November 9th, 8:01 PM
Pages Read: 480

Light Mage by Laurie Forest
Prompt Fulfilled: Top Secret Mini Boss Battle Strength
Started On: November 11th
Finished On: November 11th, 5:02 PM
Pages Read: 304

The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest
Prompt Fulfilled: Continue a series
Started On: November 11th
Finished On: November 11th, 11:24 PM
Pages Read: 668

The Shadow Wand by Laurie Forest
Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space
Started On: November 12th
Finished On: November 12th, 5:25 PM
Pages Read: 664

My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space
Started On: November 13th
Finished On: November 13th, 7:36 PM
Pages Read: 496

A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with romance plot or subplot
Started On: November 14th
Finished On: November 14th, 7:54 PM
Pages Read: 576

A Light in the Flame by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with found family
Started On: November 15th
Finished On: November 15th, 10:38 PM
Pages Read: 608

The Lost Metal by Brandon Sanderson
Prompt Fulfilled: A book with a group cast
Started On: November 16th
Finished On: November 16th, 10:27 PM
Pages Read: 529

A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow
Prompt Fulfilled: A book set on another planet
Started On: November 17th
Finished On: November 18th, 5:59 PM
Pages Read: 320

This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy
Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book from another one of the strengths/weakness prompts
Started On: November 19th
Currently On: Page 0 of 512

Prompts Left: A book that's sexy under the covers (aka, that's pretty under dust cover), Side Quest Book, Your longest or physically largest book, A sequel that you have low hopes for but still own, A book with a trope you hate, A green book cover or a book with plants as a theme, Top Secret Mini Boss Battle, A book that keeps getting forgotten on your TBRs, A book featuring tech or robots, A book that was expensive/looks expensive, Free book space, Final Boss Battle, Don't worry about this one xoxo
Books Read: 18
Pages Read: 7540

Next to be Published November Update 12

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was A Song of Salvation, and I'll be reading This Cursed Crown next! 

My Reading Journey:

Backpacking Through Bedlam by Seanan McGuire
Started On: November 1st
Finished On: November 1st, 8:43 PM
Pages Read: 352

The Witch King by H.E. Edgmon
Started On: November 2nd
Finished On: November 2nd, 8:19 PM
Pages Read: 432

From Dust, a Flame by Rebecca Podos 
Started On: November 4th
Finished On: November 4th, 9:34 PM
Pages Read: 416

Strike the Zither by Joan He
Started On: November 5th
Finished On: November 5th, 10:30 PM
Pages Read: 368

Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson
Started On: November 8th
Finished On: November 8th, 6:05 PM
Pages Read: 192

When Night Breaks by Janella Angeles
Started On: November 9th
Finished On: November 9th, 8:01 PM
Pages Read: 480

The Cat King of Havana by Tom Crosshill
Started On: November 10th
Finished On: November 10th, 11:45 PM
Pages Read: 368

The Iron Flower by Laurie Forest
Started On: November 11th
Finished On: November 11th, 11:24 PM
Pages Read: 668

The Shadow Wand by Laurie Forest
Started On: November 12th
Finished On: November 12th, 5:25 PM
Pages Read: 664

My Imaginary Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows
Started On: November 13th
Finished On: November 13th, 7:36 PM
Pages Read: 496

A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
Started On: November 14th
Finished On: November 14th, 7:54 PM
Pages Read: 576

A Song of Salvation by Alechia Dow
Started On: November 18th
Finished On: November 18th, 5:59 PM
Pages Read: 320

This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy
Started On: November 19th
Currently On: Page 0 of 512

Books Read: 12
Goal: 30 Books
Pages Read: 5332

Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Waiting on Wednesday #599, November 2nd

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating! 

A Hard Day for a Hangover by Darynda Jones
Expected Publication: December 6th, 2022
From Goodreads:
Some people greet the day with open arms. Sheriff Sunshine Vicram would rather give it a hearty shove and get back into bed, because there’s just too much going on right now. There’s a series of women going missing, and Sunny feels powerless to stop it. There’s her persistent and awesomely-rebellious daughter Auri, who’s out to singlehandedly become Del Sol’s youngest and fiercest investigator. And then there’s drama with Levi Ravinder—the guy she’s loved and lusted after for years. The guy who might just be her one and only. The guy who comes from a family of disingenuous vipers looking to oust him—and Sunshine—for good.

Like we said, the new day can take a hike.

A Fire Endless by Rebecca Ross
Expected Publication: December 6th, 2022
From Goodreads:
In the stunning conclusion to the Elements of Cadence duology, A Fire Endless finds the delicate balance between the human and faerie realm threatened by Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, whose defeat can only come through fire, song, and heart-rending sacrifice.

East and West. Humans and Spirits. Breccans and Tamerlaines. The Isle of Cadence has always held itself and its residents in a tenuous balance. But now Bane, the spirit of the North Wind, has pushed everyone and everything in his path off-kilter in a bid to claim dominion over all.

In the West, Adaira struggles to adjust to the more brutal, bitter ways of life among the Breccans. Striving to find her place in the clan, she swiftly realizes that it just might be the last role she desires to hold. And while magic blooms effortlessly for the Breccans in the west, the spirits continue to suffer beneath Bane's harsh power, felt in every gust of wind.

In the East, Jack is adrift without Adaira until he sings to the ember-weak fire spirits, acquiring a dangerous mission he never expected. One that is destined to lead him westward. Likewise, Torin and Sidra are consumed by a new mystery as sickness spreads first amongst the crops, and then to the people of the Tamerlaine clan. While Sidra desperately searches for a cure, Torin dares to strike a bargain with the spirits--a precarious folly anytime, but especially now as the days grow darker.

With the island falling further out of balance, humans and spirits alike will need to join together to face Bane, and Jack's gift with the harp will be called upon once more. Yet no one can challenge the North Wind without paying a terrible price, and the sacrifice required this time may be more than Jack, Adaira, Torin, and Sidra can bear to pay.

The Ivory Tomb by Melissa Caruso
Expected Publication: December 6th, 2022
From Goodreads:
The Ivory Tomb concludes the wildly original epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic that began with The Obsidian Tower.

The Dark Days have returned. The Demon of Carnage mercilessly cuts through villagers and armies. The Demon of Corruption poisons/rots the land. The Serene Empire and the Witch Lords race towards war. And in the middle of it all stands Rxyander, the Warden of Gloamingard.

Burdened by conflicting loyalties and guilt, Ryx searches desperately for a way to defeat the demons before the world she loves is completely destroyed. To find answers, she’ll have to return to where it all started…the black tower at the heart of Gloamingard.

By blood the Door was opened and only by blood will the Dark Days end. 

A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass
Expected Publication: December 6th, 2022
From Goodreads:
#1 New York Times bestselling author of The Selection series Kiera Cass is back with her most epic novel yet—a sweeping enemies-to-lovers standalone romance.

“Love has a sound. It sounds like a thousand heartbeats happening at the same time.”

Princess Annika has lived a life of comfort—but no amount of luxuries can change the fact that her life isn’t her own to control. The king, once her loving father, has gone cold, and Annika will soon be forced into a loveless marriage for political gain.

Miles away, small comforts are few and far between for Lennox. He has devoted his life to the Dahrainian army, hoping to one day help them reclaim the throne that was stolen from them. For Lennox, the idea of love is merely a distraction—nothing will stand in the way of fighting for his people.

But when love, against all odds, finds them both, they are bound by its call. They can’t possibly be together—but the irresistible thrum of a thousand heartbeats won’t let them stay apart.

Kiera Cass brings her signature sparkling romance to this beautiful story of star-crossed lovers and long-held secrets.

This Cursed Crown by Alexandra Overy
Expected Publication: December 6th, 2022
From Goodreads:
Awakening to find herself trapped in a strange tower, Izaveta knows she must find her way back to the Tóurensi palace and claim the throne. But even with an unexpected ally’s help, she worries she might not be able to get news of her survival to her sister and escape this frozen land.

Back at home, Asya enlists Nikov’s help to prove Izaveta is still alive, even as she finds herself forced to navigate the political world she always sought to avoid to save her queendom, her loved ones, and herself.
 
But as the sisters work independently to reunite, a dangerous force lies in wait, trying to regain power in order to overthrow the monarchy… 

The Poison Season by Mara Rutherford
Expected Publication: December 6th, 2022
From Goodreads:
Outsiders are always given a choice: the Forest or the lake. Either way, they’re never heard from again.

Leelo has spent her entire life on Endla, coexisting with the bloodthirsty Forest and respecting the poisonous lake that protects her island from outsiders who seek to destroy it. But as much as Leelo cares for her community, she struggles to accept that her younger brother will be exiled by his next birthday, unless he gains the magic of enchanted song so vital to Endla.

When Leelo sees a young outsider on the verge of drowning in the lake, she knows exactly what she’s supposed to do. But in a moment that will change everything, Leelo betrays her family, her best friend, and Endla by making an unthinkable choice.

Discovery could lead to devastating consequences for both Leelo and the outsider, Jaren, but as they grow closer, Leelo realizes that not all danger comes from beyond the lake—and they can only survive if Leelo is willing to question the very fabric of her society, her people, and herself. 

Yeah, the start of December is off to an excellent start, and I can't wait for these books to come out, I've read a few and they were really great! What about you guys? Happy reading! 

Monday, August 22, 2022

It's Monday! What Are You Reading #585, August 22nd

It's Monday! What Are You Reading is a weekly meme hosted by Book Date where we share what we read this past week, what we hope to read this week...and anything in between! This is a great way to plan out your reading week and see what others are currently reading as well...you never know where that next "must read" book will come from!
What happened in the past week:

Weekly Memes:
It's Monday! What Are You Reading #584
Teaser Tuesday #592
WWW Wednesday #592
WOW #588
Will the Time Come #585
Third Sentence Thursday #575
Random Reads #561
First Lines Friday #588
Book Blogger Hop #254
21 Books to Read in 2021 Update 27
The Reward Challenge Update #570
Wheel of TBR #117
How Well I Stuck to It #422
Wrote that Review Update #419

Week 33 Reviews:
Into the Riverlands

ARC August: 
Update 13

Magical Readathon: Orilium: 

Pick-Pong-A-Thon: 

Random:

OK, so I got 52 posts in 7 days, and it was a pretty good week, I read some really excellent books. And Dobby's surgery went well, even if it was right at the end of the day, and caused some stress. And he's been healing fine, and he's at the point where if he's supervised, he doesn't have to wear the cone of shame, so that's good! What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read Ruby Fever!

#1 New York Times bestselling author Ilona Andrews is back with the newest book in the exciting Hidden Legacy series—the thrilling conclusion to her trilogy featuring fierce and beautiful Prime magic user Catalina Baylor.

An escaped spider, the unexpected arrival of an Imperial Russian Prince, the senseless assassination of a powerful figure, a shocking attack on the supposedly invincible Warden of Texas, Catalina’s boss... And it’s only Monday.

Within hours, the fate of Houston—not to mention the House of Baylor—now rests on Catalina, who will have to harness her powers as never before. But even with her fellow Prime and fiancé Alessandro Sagredo by her side, she may not be able to expose who’s responsible before all hell really breaks loose.

Saturday, August 20, 2022

Week 33 Review: These Feathered Flames

From Goodreads:
A queer retelling of "The Firebird," a Russian folktale

When twin heirs are born in Tourin, their fates are decided at a young age. While Izaveta remained at court to learn the skills she'd need as the future queen, Asya was taken away to train with her aunt, the mysterious Firebird, who ensured magic remained balanced in the realm.

But before Asya's training is completed, the ancient power blooms inside her, which can mean only one thing: the queen is dead, and a new ruler must be crowned.

As the princesses come to understand everything their roles entail, they'll discover who they can trust, who they can love—and who killed their mother.

My Review:
I loved reading this book! I loved this story about these sisters, and their different positions in life. I loved this world with the Firebird, and all these politics that Izaveta had to learn, and how now that they're back together, things aren't what they thought it would be! It was such a great read!

The story of these two sisters, from a dynasty where one becomes the Queen, and the other the Firebird, was just so interesting! And that the Firebird is there to make sure magic is properly paid for-and if someone is short, taking that from them. It was such an interesting concept!

They've been apart for so long, and they lost contact. But now that their mother died, they're now taking their places-amidst so much political upheaval and drama. I loved watching them navigate it all in their own ways-and the relationships that they built with one another, and with others as well! 

That ending though? That had so many emotionally charged moments, and tense moments, and I loved watching it unfold! It was such a killer cliffhanger ending, and I'm so excited to see what is going to come next for these two!  

A thing about me is that I do regularly read the endings of books before I finish the book. So I did that on my eARC, so I knew what was going to happen. So I was a little bit confused when the audiobook didn't have the epilogue that the ARC had-did it get cut before being published, or did the audiobook just not record it? 

Loved reading this book, and I'm so excited for the sequel! 

Author: Alexandra Overy
Series: These Feathered Flames #1 
Read: August 19th, 2022
Source: Edelweiss/Library
Reason Why: Sounded really good, and it's a 2022 Retelling Reading Challenge, DAC Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2022 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Inkyard Press
Published: April 20th 2021
5/5 Hearts
5/5 Books
5/5 Stars

Friday, August 19, 2022

Pick-Pong-A-Thon Update 5

So I read my next book for Pick-Pong-A-Thon, and it was These Feathered Flames which was for the prompt Retelling, and I'll be reading The Infinity Courts next!

My Reading Journey:

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Prompt Fulfilled: First in a Series 1
Started On: August 4th
Finished On: August 4th, 7:04 PM
Pages Read: 352

Final Heir by Faith Hunter
Prompt Fulfilled: Gifted
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 9:44 PM
Pages Read: 464

Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher
Prompt Fulfilled: First in a Series 2
Started On: August 8th
Finished On: August 9th, 8:46 PM
Pages Read: 384

The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow
Prompt Fulfilled: Intimidating
Started On: August 11th
Finished On: August 11th, 2:27 PM
Pages Read: 384

These Feathered Flames by by Alexandra Overy
Prompt Fulfilled: Retelling
Started On: August 19th
Finished On: August 19th, 5:20 PM
Pages Read: 496

The Infinity Courts by Akemi Dawn Bowman
Prompt Fulfilled: Treat Your Shelf
Started On: August 
Currently On: Page 0 of 465

Prompts Left: None Left!
Read: 5
Pages Read: 2080

Magical Readathon: Orilium Update 31

So I read my next book for Magical Readathon: Orilium, and it was These Feathered Flames which was for the prompt Psionics & Divination D, and I'll be reading Nine Liars next!

My Reading Journey:

A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon
Prompt Fulfilled: Inscription O
Started On: August 1st
Finished On: August 1st, 5:20 PM
Pages Read: 405

Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert
Prompt Fulfilled: The AWW Needs You Quest
Started On: August 1st
Finished On: August 1st, 9:40 PM
Pages Read: 496

Breaking Time by Sasha Alsberg
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination O
Started On: August 3rd
Finished On: August 3rd, 9:50 PM
Pages Read: 352

The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy O
Started On: August 4th
Finished On: August 4th, 7:04 PM
Pages Read: 352

Undercover Bromance by Lyssa Kay Adams
Prompt Fulfilled: Elemental Studies O
Started On: August 4th
Finished On: August 4th, 9:29 PM
Pages Read: 348

Dare You to Lie by Amber Lynn Natusch
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy O
Started On: August 5th
Finished On: August 5th, 11:38 PM
Pages Read: 352

Lore Olympus: Volume Two by Rachel Smythe 
Prompt Fulfilled: Inscription Q
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 1:50 PM
Pages Read: 368

Final Heir by Faith Hunter
Prompt Fulfilled: Animal Studies O
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 9:44 PM
Pages Read: 464

Sugar Plum Spies by Jennifer Estep
Prompt Fulfilled: Inscription O
Started On: August 8th
Finished On: August 8th, 9:53 PM
Pages Read: 176

Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion O
Started On: August 9th
Finished On: August 9th, 8:46 PM
Pages Read: 384

Dead Little Mean Girl by Eva Darrows
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination Q
Started On: August 10th
Finished On: August 10th, 3:00 PM
Pages Read: 304

The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion O
Started On: August 10th
Finished On: August 10th, 6:17 PM
Pages Read: 320

Marked by Stars by Forthright
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion Q
Started On: August 10th
Finished On: August 10th, 7:35 PM
Pages Read: 73

Followed by Thunder by Forthright
Prompt Fulfilled: Spells & Incantations O
Started On: August 10th
Finished On: August 10th, 9:12 PM
Pages Read: 94

The Scorpion Rules by Erin Bow
Prompt Fulfilled: Artificery O
Started On: August 11th
Finished On: August 11th, 2:27 PM
Pages Read: 384

The Swan Riders by Erin Bow
Prompt Fulfilled: Shapeshifting O
Started On: August 11th
Finished On: August 11th, 9:55 PM
Pages Read: 384

Daughter by Kate McLaughlin
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration O
Started On: August 12th
Finished On: August 12th, 5:49 PM
Pages Read: 336

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Prompt Fulfilled: Courier Needed Quest
Started On: August 12th
Finished On: August 12th, 10:03 PM
Pages Read: 400

Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo
Prompt Fulfilled: Paid Animal Therapy Quest
Started On: August 13th
Finished On: August 13th, 2:30 PM
Pages Read: 128

Ocean's Echo by Everina Maxwell
Prompt Fulfilled: Elemental Studies Q
Started On: August 13th
Finished On: August 13th, 9:20 PM
Pages Read: 480

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn 
Prompt Fulfilled: Elemental Studies D
Started On: August 14th
Finished On: August 14th, 9:58 PM
Pages Read: 576

Dragged Through Hedgerows by Forthright 
Prompt Fulfilled: Spells & Incantations O
Started On: August 15th
Finished On: August 15th, 2:04 PM
Pages Read: 96

Governed by Whimsy by Forthright
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion Q
Started On: August 15th
Finished On: August 15th, 3:22 PM
Pages Read: 92

Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli 
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy O
Started On: August 15th
Finished On: August 15th, 9:18 PM
Pages Read: 400

Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L. Davis
Prompt Fulfilled: Lore O
Started On: August 16th
Finished On: August 16th, 5:50 PM
Pages Read: 336

Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong
Prompt Fulfilled: Alchemy O
Started On: August 16th
Finished On: August 16th, 10:11 PM
Pages Read: 352

The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin
Prompt Fulfilled: Lore Q
Started On: August 17th
Finished On: August 17th, 3:03 PM
Pages Read: 464

Extra Witchy by Ann Aguirre
Prompt Fulfilled: Art of Illusion D
Started On: August 17th
Finished On: August 17th, 10:45 PM
Pages Read: 368

Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto Moore
Prompt Fulfilled: Restoration O
Started On: August 18th
Finished On: August 18th, 4:57 PM
Pages Read: 448

Cast in Eternity by Michelle Sagara
Prompt Fulfilled: The AWW Needs You Quest
Started On: August 18th
Finished On: August 18th, 10:34 PM
Pages Read: 512

These Feathered Flames by by Alexandra Overy
Prompt Fulfilled: Psionics & Divination D
Started On: August 19th
Finished On: August 19th, 5:20 PM
Pages Read: 496

Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson
Prompt Fulfilled: Discreet Help Wanted Quest
Started On: August 19th
Currently On: Page 0 of 464

Prompts Left: Alchemy Q, Alchemy D, Spells & Incantations Q, Animal Studies O, Restoration Q, Restoration Q, Conjuration O, Conjuration Q, Demonology O, Lore D, Animal Studies Q, Demonology O, Restoration O, Restoration Q, Spells & Incantations O, Lore O, Alchemy Q, Restoration O, Restoration Q, Shapeshifting O, Psionics & Divination O
Read: 31
Pages Read: 10742

ARC August Update 20

So I read my next book for ARC August, and it was These Feathered Flames and I'll be reading Nine Liars next! 

My Reading Journey:

Court of the Vampire Queen by Katee Robert
Started On: August 1st
Finished On: August 1st, 9:40 PM
Pages Read: 496

Breaking Time by Sasha Alsberg
Started On: August 3rd
Finished On: August 3rd, 9:50 PM
Pages Read: 352

Dare You to Lie by Amber Lynn Natusch
Started On: August 5th
Finished On: August 5th, 11:38 PM
Pages Read: 352

Final Heir by Faith Hunter
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 9:44 PM
Pages Read: 464

Sugar Plum Spies by Jennifer Estep
Started On: August 8th
Finished On: August 8t, 9:53 PM
Pages Read: 176

Dead Man's Hand by James J. Butcher
Started On: August 8th
Finished On: August 9th, 8:46 PM
Pages Read: 384

Dead Little Mean Girl by Eva Darrows
Started On: August 10th
Finished On: August 10th, 3:00 PM
Pages Read: 304

The Lindbergh Nanny by Mariah Fredericks
Started On: August 10th
Finished On: August 10th, 6:17 PM
Pages Read: 320

Daughter by Kate McLaughlin
Started On: August 12th
Finished On: August 12th, 5:49 PM
Pages Read: 336

Into the Riverlands by Nghi Vo
Started On: August 13th
Finished On: August 13th, 2:30 PM
Pages Read: 128

Ocean's Echo by Everina Maxwell
Started On: August 13th
Finished On: August 13th, 9:20 PM
Pages Read: 480

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn 
Started On: August 14th
Finished On: August 14th, 9:58 PM
Pages Read: 576

Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli 
Started On: August 15th
Finished On: August 15th, 9:18 PM
Pages Read: 400

Tiffany Sly Lives Here Now by Dana L. Davis
Started On: August 16th
Finished On: August 16th, 5:50 PM
Pages Read: 336

Murder at Haven's Rock by Kelley Armstrong
Started On: August 16th
Finished On: August 16th, 10:11 PM
Pages Read: 352

The Dead Queens Club by Hannah Capin
Started On: August 17th
Finished On: August 17th, 3:03 PM
Pages Read: 464

Extra Witchy by Ann Aguirre
Started On: August 17th
Finished On: August 17th, 10:45 PM
Pages Read: 368

Battle of the Linguist Mages by Scotto Moore
Started On: August 18th
Finished On: August 18th, 4:57 PM
Pages Read: 448

Cast in Eternity by Michelle Sagara
Started On: August 18th
Finished On: August 18th, 10:34 PM
Pages Read: 512

These Feathered Flames by by Alexandra Overy
Started On: August 19th
Finished On: August 19th, 5:20 PM
Pages Read: 496

Nine Liars by Maureen Johnson
Started On: August 19th
Currently On: Page 0 of 464

Goals: 31
Read: 20
Pages Read: 7744

Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Waiting on Wednesday #516, March 31st

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating!

The Warlord by Gena Showalter
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter begins a dark, sexy new series - Rise of the Warlords - with a fan-favourite character from her beloved Lords of the Underworld series, Taliyah Skyhawk. The ice maiden faces off with her greatest enemy, a villain brutal beyond imagining.

For centuries, Taliyah Skyhawk has prepared to become Harpy General, leader of the deadliest female army in existence. One of the requirements? Remain a virgin. But, for a chance to save her people, she must wed the fearless leader of the Astra Planeta, Alaroc Phaethon.

The time has come for Roc to sacrifice another virgin bride to his god. There has never been a woman alluring enough to tempt him from his path. No warrioress powerful enough to overcome his incredible strength. No enchantress desirable enough to make him burn beyond reason. Until now.

With the clock ticking, war between husband and wife ignites. Except Taliyah never expected the merciless king to challenge the future she once envisioned. She certainly never anticipated the thrill of their battles turning into games... The problem is, only one spouse can survive.

Love is a battlefield in Showalter's The Warlord.

The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes book three in her Blood and Ash series…

She's been the victim and the survivor…

Poppy never dreamed she would find the love she’s found with Prince Casteel. She wants to revel in her happiness but first they must free his brother and find hers. It’s a dangerous mission and one with far-reaching consequences neither dreamed of. Because Poppy is the Chosen, the Blessed. The true ruler of Atlantia. She carries the blood of the King of Gods within her. By right the crown and the kingdom are hers.

The enemy and the warrior…

Poppy has only ever wanted to control her own life, not the lives of others, but now she must choose to either forsake her birthright or seize the gilded crown and become the Queen of Flesh and Fire. But as the kingdoms’ dark sins and blood-drenched secrets finally unravel, a long-forgotten power rises to pose a genuine threat. And they will stop at nothing to ensure that the crown never sits upon Poppy’s head.

A lover and heartmate…

But the greatest threat to them and to Atlantia is what awaits in the far west, where the Queen of Blood and Ash has her own plans, ones she has waited hundreds of years to carry out. Poppy and Casteel must consider the impossible—travel to the Lands of the Gods and wake the King himself. And as shocking secrets and the harshest betrayals come to light, and enemies emerge to threaten everything Poppy and Casteel have fought for, they will discover just how far they are willing to go for their people—and each other.

And now she will become Queen… 

Dustborn by Erin Bowman
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
Delta of Dead River sets out to rescue her family from a ruthless dictator rising to power in the Wastes and discovers a secret that will reshape her world in this postapocalyptic Western mashup for fans of Mad Max and Gunslinger Girl.

Delta of Dead River has always been told to hide her back, where a map is branded on her skin to a rumored paradise called the Verdant. In a wasteland plagued by dust squalls, geomagnetic storms, and solar flares, many would kill for it—even if no one can read it. So when raiders sent by a man known as the General attack her village, Delta suspects he is searching for her. 

Delta sets out to rescue her family but quickly learns that in the Wastes no one can be trusted—perhaps not even her childhood friend, Asher, who has been missing for nearly a decade. If Delta can trust Asher, she just might decode the map and trade evidence of the Verdant to the General for her family. What Delta doesn’t count on is what waits at the Verdant: a long-forgotten secret that will shake the foundation of her entire world.
 
Witches Steeped in Gold by Ciannon Smsart
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
This Jamaican-inspired fantasy debut about two enemy witches who must enter into a deadly alliance to take down a common enemy has the twisted cat-and-mouse of Killing Eve with the richly imagined fantasy world of Furyborn and Ember in the Ashes.

Divided by their order. United by their vengeance.

Iraya has spent her life in a cell, but every day brings her closer to freedom—and vengeance.

Jazmyne is the Queen’s daughter, but unlike her sister before her, she has no intention of dying to strengthen her mother’s power.

Sworn enemies, these two witches enter a precarious alliance to take down a mutual threat. But power is intoxicating, revenge is a bloody pursuit, and nothing is certain—except the lengths they will go to win this game.

Loved Unveiled by J.R. Ward
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
The #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series returns with Sahvage, a powerful MMA fighter with a buried secret that can change the world of Caldwell forever.

 
Kate in Waiting by Becky Albertalli
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other on every single life decision? Basic good judgment. Pining for the same guys from afar? Shared crushes are more fun anyway.

But when Kate and Andy’s latest long-distance crush shows up at their school, everything goes off script. Matt Olsson is talented and sweet, and Kate likes him. She really likes him. The only problem? So does Anderson.

Turns out, communal crushes aren’t so fun when real feelings are involved. This one might even bring the curtains down on Kate and Anderson’s friendship.

 
Where Secrets Lie by Eva V. Gibson
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
Told in two interwoven timelines—the summer when everything changed, and the summer that changes everything—Where Secrets Lie is a seductive thriller as dark as it is enthralling.

Amy Larsen has spent every summer with her cousin Ben and their best friend Teddy in River Run, Kentucky, loving country life and welcoming the break from her intensive ambitions and overbearing mother—until the summer she and Teddy confront the changing feelings and simmering sexual tension growing between them, destroying the threesome's friendship in a dramatic face-off.

One year later, Amy returns to River Run dreading what she might find. But when Teddy's sister disappears, Amy, Ben and Teddy agree to put aside their differences to search for her. As they dig deeper into the dark history of their small town, all three friends must unearth the truths that tie their families to tragedy, cope with their own toxic upbringings and beliefs, and atone for the damage done to each other and themselves. 

These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
A queer retelling of “The Firebird,” a Russian folktale

When twin heirs are born in Tourin, their fates are decided at a young age. While Izaveta remained at court to learn the skills she’d need as the future queen, Asya was taken away to train with her aunt, the mysterious Firebird, who ensured magic remained balanced in the realm.

But before Asya’s training is completed, the ancient power blooms inside her, which can mean only one thing: the queen is dead, and a new ruler must be crowned.

As the princesses come to understand everything their roles entail, they’ll discover who they can trust, who they can love—and who killed their mother. 
 
In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
A young prince must rely on a mysterious stranger to save him when he is kidnapped during his coming-of-age tour in this swoony adventure that is The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue meets Pirates of the Caribbean.

Prince Tal has long awaited his coming-of-age tour. After spending most of his life cloistered behind palace walls as he learns to keep his forbidden magic secret, he can finally see his family’s kingdom for the first time. His first taste of adventure comes just two days into the journey, when their crew discovers a mysterious prisoner on a burning derelict vessel.

Tasked with watching over the prisoner, Tal is surprised to feel an intense connection with the roguish Athlen. So when Athlen leaps overboard and disappears, Tal feels responsible and heartbroken, knowing Athlen could not have survived in the open ocean.

That is, until Tal runs into Athlen days later on dry land, very much alive, and as charming—and secretive—as ever. But before they can pursue anything further, Tal is kidnapped by pirates and held ransom in a plot to reveal his rumored powers and instigate a war. Tal must escape if he hopes to save his family and the kingdom. And Athlen might just be his only hope…

The Key to You and Me by Jaye Robin Brown
Expected Publication: April 20th, 2021
From Goodreads:
A sweet and funny #ownvoices LGBTQ+ romance perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Julie Murphy, from the critically acclaimed author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit!

Piper Kitts is spending the summer living with her grandmother, training at the barn of a former Olympic horseback rider, and trying to get over her ex-girlfriend. Much to Piper’s dismay, her grandmother is making her face her fear of driving head-on by taking lessons from a girl in town.

Kat Pearson has always suspected that she likes girls but fears her North Carolina town is too small to color outside the lines. But when Piper’s grandmother hires Kat to give her driving lessons, everything changes.

Piper’s not sure if she’s ready to let go of her ex. Kat’s navigating uncharted territory with her new crush. With the summer running out, will they be able to unlock a future together? 

Yeah,, there's some more amazing books coming out in on April 20th that I'm so excited for! Can't wait for these books! What about you guys? Happy reading! 

Thursday, June 25, 2020

We Have the Cover of These Feathered Flames #1!!!!

Yeah, the final post of these for this season upcoming season of books from Harper! We have the cover of These Feathered Flames by Alexandra Overy!