It's Monday! What Are You Reading #480, August 17th

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 #479
Teaser Tuesday #487
WWW Wednesday #487
WOW #483
Will the Time Come #480
Third Sentence Thursday #470
Random Reads #456
First Lines Friday #483
Book Blogger Hop #149
The Reward Challenge Update #465
Wheel of TBR #12
How Well I Stuck to It #317
Wrote that Review Update #314

Week 33 Reviews:
The Silvered Serpents
The Thief
Sky Without Stars
Twilight
New Moon
Eclipse
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner
Breaking Dawn
Deacon Locke Goes to Prom
Archangel's Sun
The Dark Tide
Season of the Wolf

ARC August:
Update 9
Update 10
Update 11
Update 12
Update 13
Update 14

Magical Readathon N.E.W.T.s
Update 9
Update 10
Update 11
Update 12
Update 13
Update 14
Update 15

Random:
Jen Malone Author Page
Heather Fawcett Author Page
Grace Draven Author Page
Amanda Foody Author Page
Anne Blankman Author Page
Cat Jordan Author Page
Dobby's Surgery

Audrey Coulthurst Author Page
Alicia Jasinska Author Page
Becca's BookoplAthon September Round Sign Up

OK, so I got 51 posts in 7 days, I read a number number of books, and got to post a lot about them, yeah! And Dobby had his surgery, and it went well, the vet said the way he woke up meant that he was in good health, so that was great! He does have some red in the area, but he has a vet appointment today, because of how the lump was attached this time around, different from the previous two times. But he's been moving around well, so that's great! And if What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read whatever I have left on my my N.E.W.T.'s TBR!

Week 33 Review: Deacon Locke Went to Prom

From Goodreads:
Promposals are taking over Deacon Locke's high school and there is no place left to hide. Even Elijah, resident oddball, is looking to score a date. Although graduation is looming and prom could be his last chance to connect with the classmates he's always kept at a distance, shy and unusually tall Deacon doesn't think he can get up the nerve to ask anyone to the dance. Especially given all the theatrics involved nowadays.

It isn't until Deacon confides in his witty and outgoing best friend, Jean, that he realizes she could be a great person to take. Only problem is Jean isn't your typical prom date. She's older. A lot older.

And she's also Deacon's grandmother.

Strange as it may seem, Deacon doesn't really care what the social fallout might be from having Jean on his arm. He's not exactly popular, so what does he have to lose?

But when Deacon meets Soraya—a girl unlike any other he's ever met—he fears he has totally squandered his chances of having a prom he'll never forget.

Deacon couldn't be more wrong. About everything.

My Review:
I had a great time reading this book. It was hilarious, there was a lot of humour, and I loved the concept of a guy taking his grandmother to prom. Of course, shenanigans go down, and it was just a lot of fun to read this book!

I don't know who my favourite character was, Deacon's grandmother, Jean, or Soraya. They were both really fantastic to read about (I did like Deacon, but he was beat out by the ladies for being my favourite character.) I loved their personalities and who they were, from Jean's strength in raising her wayward son's son, to Soraya, who doesn't let racism get her down, she's just amazing!

I felt bad for Deacon, because he just doesn't have the best of luck in life and love, his dad was not the best person to be around, to grow up around, and now he has stability with his Jean-but she's older, and is acting strangely. Plus, he's on the verge of going to college, so there's a lot of change coming up in his near future.

He's shy, which delays him from asking out one girl. And then he meets Soraya, and it gets complicated. I just loved watching his navigate this period of his life, trying to work up the nerve. I just had a fun time watching him try and deal with all these situations in his life!

I had a great time reading this book, and I'd love to read more by Brian Katcher! 

Author: Brian Katcher
Read: August 12th, 2020
Source: Edelweiss/Bought
Reason Why: Sounded really great and I've enjoyed his writing, and it's a SAC 2020 Book!
Publisher: Katherine Tegan Books
Published: May 9th 2017

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

Magical Readathon N.E.W.T.s Update 9

I've read my next book, and that was Deacon Locke Went to Prom, which is for Transfiguration Outstanding, and I'm going to be reading The Dark Tide next!

Reading Journey:

The Last Airbender: The Promise by Michael Dante DiMartino and by Gene Luen Yang
Prompt Fulfilled: Muggle Studies Acceptable
Started On: August 1st
Finished On: August 1st, 10:09 PM
Pages Read: 246

The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy Outstanding
Started On: August 3rd
Finished On: August 3rd, 9:17 PM
Pages Read: 512

Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer
Prompt Fulfilled: Herbology Outstanding
Started On: August 4th
Finished On: August 4th, 11:42 PM
Pages Read: 672

Kitty's Mix-Tape by Carrie Vaughn
Prompt Fulfilled: Care of Magical Creatures Exceeds Expectations
Started On: August 5th,
Finished On: August 5th, 11:30 PM
Pages Read: 288

The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter
Prompt Fulfilled: Potions Outstanding
Started On: August 6th
Finished On: August 7th, 12:11 AM
Pages Read: 496

Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven
Prompt Fulfilled: Defense Against the Dark Arts Outstanding
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 2:23 PM
Pages Read: 384

The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
Prompt Fulfilled: Charms Exceeds Expectations
Started On: August 8th
Finished On: August 8th, 10:04 PM
Pages Read: 416

Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody & Joanne Rendell
Prompt Fulfilled: Ancient Ruins Acceptable
Started On: August 9th
Finished On: August 9th, 9:53 PM
Pages Read: 579

Deacon Locke Went to Prom by Brian Katcher
Prompt Fulfilled: Transfiguration Outstanding
Started On: August 12th
Finished On: August 12th, 11:29 PM
Pages Read: 386

The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska
Prompt Fulfilled: Divination Outstanding
Started On: August 13th
Currently On: Page 0 of 336

Prompts Left: Ancient Ruins E, O, Defense Against the Dark Arts A, E, History of Magic A, E, O, Arithmancy A, E, O, Astronomy A, E, Care of Magical Creatures A, O, Charms A, O, Divination A, E, Herbology A, E, Muggle Studies E, O, Potions A, E, Transfiguration A, E
Read: 9
Pages Read: 4270

ARC August Update 9

I've read my next book, and that was Deacon Locke Went to Prom, and I'm going to be reading The Dark Tide next! Yeah, I know, I got a bit behind, I just had to reread the Twilight series again. But that only took 2 days, so hopefully I'll get back on track quickly!

Reading Journey:

The New Improved Sorceress by Sara Hanover
Started On: August 1st
Finished On: August 1st, 11:10 PM
Pages Read: 432

The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara
Started On: August 3rd
Finished On: August 3rd, 9:17 PM
Pages Read: 512

Kitty's Mix-Tape by Carrie Vaughn
Started On: August 5th,
Finished On: August 5th, 11:30 PM
Pages Read: 288

The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter
Started On: August 6th
Finished On: August 7th, 12:11 AM
Pages Read: 496

Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 2:23 PM
Pages Read: 384

Bombshell by Rowan Maness
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 7:54 PM
Pages Read: 313

The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
Started On: August 8th
Finished On: August 8th, 10:04 PM
Pages Read: 416

Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody & Joanne Rendell
Started On: August 9th,
Finished On: August 9th, 9:53 PM
Pages Read: 579

Deacon Locke Went to Prom by Brian Katcher
Started On: August 12th
Finished On: August 12th, 11:29 PM
Pages Read: 386

The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska
Started On: August 13th
Pages Read: 0 of 336

Goals: 31
Read: 9
Pages Read: 3806

WWW Wednesday #487, August 12th

To play along, just answer the following three (3) questions…

• What are you currently reading?
• What did you recently finish reading?
• What do you think you'll read next?

Thanks to MizB of Should Be Writing now A Daily Rhythm for starting this meme!

I'm currently reading Breaking Dawn, and yeah, it's so fantastic! Really enjoying it again! 

I read Eclipse, and yeah, it was a fantastic book again, I just love Bella and Edward's story! 

I'm going to be reading Deacon Locke Went to Prom, and I can't wait, it sounds like a lot of fun!

What about you guys? Happy reading!

Magical Readathon N.E.W.T.s Update 8

I've read my next book, and that was Sky Without Stars, which is for Ancient Ruins Acceptable, and I'm going to be reading Deacon Locke Went to Prom next!

Reading Journey:

The Last Airbender: The Promise by Michael Dante DiMartino and by Gene Luen Yang
Prompt Fulfilled: Muggle Studies Acceptable
Started On: August 1st
Finished On: August 1st, 10:09 PM
Pages Read: 246

The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara
Prompt Fulfilled: Astronomy Outstanding
Started On: August 3rd
Finished On: August 3rd, 9:17 PM
Pages Read: 512

Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer
Prompt Fulfilled: Herbology Outstanding
Started On: August 4th
Finished On: August 4th, 11:42 PM
Pages Read: 672

Kitty's Mix-Tape by Carrie Vaughn
Prompt Fulfilled: Care of Magical Creatures Exceeds Expectations
Started On: August 5th,
Finished On: August 5th, 11:30 PM
Pages Read: 288

The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter
Prompt Fulfilled: Potions Outstanding
Started On: August 6th
Finished On: August 7th, 12:11 AM
Pages Read: 496

Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven
Prompt Fulfilled: Defense Against the Dark Arts Outstanding
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 2:23 PM
Pages Read: 384

The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
Prompt Fulfilled: Charms Exceeds Expectations
Started On: August 8th
Finished On: August 8th, 10:04 PM
Pages Read: 416

Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody & Joanne Rendell
Prompt Fulfilled: Ancient Ruins Acceptable
Started On: August 9th
Finished On: August 9th, 9:53 PM
Pages Read: 579

Deacon Locke Went to Prom by Brian Katcher
Prompt Fulfilled: Transfiguration Outstanding
Started On: August 10th
Currently On: Page 0 of 386

Prompts Left: Ancient Ruins E, O, Defense Against the Dark Arts A, E, History of Magic A, E, O, Arithmancy A, E, O, Astronomy A, E, Care of Magical Creatures A, O, Charms A, O, Divination A, E, O, Herbology A, E, Muggle Studies E, O, Potions A, E, Transfiguration E
Read: 8
Pages Read: 3884

ARC August Update 8

I've read my next book, and that was Sky Without Stars, and I'm going to be reading Deacon Locke Went to Prom next!

Reading Journey:

The New Improved Sorceress by Sara Hanover
Started On: August 1st
Finished On: August 1st, 11:10 PM
Pages Read: 432

The Emperor's Wolves by Michelle Sagara
Started On: August 3rd
Finished On: August 3rd, 9:17 PM
Pages Read: 512

Kitty's Mix-Tape by Carrie Vaughn
Started On: August 5th,
Finished On: August 5th, 11:30 PM
Pages Read: 288

The Silent Wife by Karin Slaughter
Started On: August 6th
Finished On: August 7th, 12:11 AM
Pages Read: 496

Dragon Unleashed by Grace Draven
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 2:23 PM
Pages Read: 384

Bombshell by Rowan Maness
Started On: August 7th
Finished On: August 7th, 7:54 PM
Pages Read: 313

The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi
Started On: August 8th
Finished On: August 8th, 10:04 PM
Pages Read: 416

Sky Without Stars by Jessica Brody & Joanne Rendell
Started On: August 9th,
Finished On: August 9th, 9:53 PM
Pages Read: 579

Deacon Locke Went to Prom by Brian Katcher
Started On: August 10th
Currently On: Page 0 of 386

The Dark Tide by Alicia Jasinska
Started On: August
Pages Read: 0 of 336

Master of One by Jaida Jones and Dani Bennett
Started On: August
Pages Read: 0 of 544

Goals: 31
Read: 8
Pages Read: 3420

Week 33 Review: The Improbable Theory of Ana & Zak

From Goodreads:
The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak is Stonewall Book Award-winning author Brian Katcher's hilarious he said/she said romance about two teens recovering from heartbreak and discovering themselves on an out-of-this-world accidental first date.

It all begins when Ana Watson's little brother, Clayton, secretly ditches the quiz bowl semifinals to go to the Washingcon sci-fi convention on what should have been a normal, résumé-building school trip.

If slacker Zak Duquette hadn't talked up the geek fan fest so much, maybe Clayton wouldn't have broken nearly every school rule or jeopardized Ana's last shot at freedom from her uptight parents.

Now, teaming up with Duquette is the only way for Ana to chase down Clayton in the sea of orcs, zombies, bikini-clad princesses, Trekkies, and Smurfs. After all, one does not simply walk into Washingcon.

But in spite of Zak's devil-may-care attitude, he has his own reasons for being as lost as Ana-and Ana may have more in common with him than she thinks. Ana and Zak certainly don't expect the long crazy night, which begins as a nerdfighter manhunt, to transform into so much more…

My Review:
Oh, wow, this book was a lot of fun to read! There were so many adventures at the con, and it was just hilarious to read! Sure, there were some serious moments, but yeah, as a whole, this book was pretty epic and hilarious!

I really enjoyed the relationship between Ana and Zak, she's the over-achiever, and he's the sci fi nerd, and yeah, they shouldn't fit, the whole improbable theory and all, but they were thrown together, and had all these intense experiences, yeah, it was so great to watch them come together!

I felt bad for Ana, with her parents kicking her sister out for getting pregnant, and feeling like she can't make a mistake or else the same thing will happen to her,  yeah, that's a pretty stressful situation! I really liked how it resolved, though!

So much happened in this book. From the quiz bowl to her brother running away, the different events they kept going to to find her brother, yeah, they had some pretty epic adventures! And a lot went wrong, and they were just trying to keep things from falling apart any further, it was just so great to read! Loved how everything worked out!

This book was so fantastic, and I enjoyed it so much! It was just such a great book!

Author: Brian Katcher
Read: August 17th, 2018
Source: Edelweiss
Reason Why: Fantastic looking, and it's a DAC Book, SAC 2018 Book, and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Katherine Tegan Books
Published: May 19th 2015

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

Brian Katcher Author Page

The Story: I saw The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak on Edelweiss, and it sounded really good, so I downloaded it! And Deacon Locke Went to Prom looked good, so I got it, to! And I can't wait to read them!

Website

Stand Alone's: The Improbable Theory of Ana and Zak and his site, my review, Deacon Locke Went to Prom and his site, my review.