It's Monday! What Are You Reading #664, February 26th

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 #663
Teaser Tuesday #671
WWW Wednesday #671
WOW #667
Will the Time Come #664
Third Sentence Thursday #654
Random Reads #640
First Lines Friday #667
Book Blogger Hop #333
The Reward Challenge Update #649
Wheel of TBR #196
How Well I Stuck to It #501
Wrote that Review Update #498

Week 8 Reviews:
Four-Alarm Homicide

Plot Twist

The Damned

Bride

One to Watch

Visions of Flesh and Blood

The Renegade Akseli Cyborg

The Brat

The Pairing

The Darkest Destiny

Lessons in Chemistry

Fated Blades

After Him

With Him

Children of Blood and Bone

Cliterature Readathon:

Update 1

Update 2

Update 3

Update 4

Update 5

Update 6

Update 7 

Update 8

Update 9 and Wrap Up

OK, so I got 36 posts in 7 days, and it was a pretty good week, I had it off, and I currently have Jax, but he and Holly aren't quite getting along yet, so I'm having to keep them apart, which is hard. And yesterday was rough with a migraine when I haven't had one in a few months. But I still have today and tomorrow off, so I'm happy with that! What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read Tidal Creatures!

Every night, a Moon shines down on the Impossible City…

New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire takes us back to the world of the award-winning Alchemical Journeys series in this action-packed follow-up to Middlegame and Seasonal Fears.

All across the world, people look up at the moon and dream of gods. Gods of knowledge and wisdom, gods of tides and longevity. Over time, some of these moon gods incarnated into the human world alongside the other manifest natural concepts. Their job is to cross the sky above the Impossible City—the heart of all creation—to keep it connected to reality.

And someone is killing them.

There are so many of them that it's easy for a few disappearances to slip through the cracks. But they aren't limitless.

In the name of the moon, the lunar divinities must uncover the roots of the plot and thwart the true goal of those behind these attacks—control of the Impossible City itself.

Week 8 Review: Plot Twist

From Goodreads:

She's written off more than she can chew…

Romance author Sophie Lyon’s ironic secret just went viral: she's never been in love. Though her debut novel made readers swoon, Sophie’s having trouble getting her new characters to happily-ever-after, and she blames it on her own uninspired love life. With a manuscript deadline looming, Sophie makes an ambitious plan to overcome her writer's block: reunite with her exes to learn why she's never fallen in love—and document it all for her millions of new online followers. Which also means facing her ex-girlfriend Carla, the one person Sophie could have loved.

Luckily, Sophie's reclusive landlord, Dash Montrose—a former teen heartthrob—has social media all figured out and offers to help. But he doesn't mention that he's an anonymous online crafter, a hobby that helps him maintain his sobriety. No one knows about his complicated relationship with alcohol and he intends to keep it that way. His family is Hollywood royalty, so Dash has to steer clear of scandal.

As Sophie and Dash grow closer, they discover a heat between them that rivals Dash's pottery kiln. But Sophie needs to figure out who she is outside her relationships, and Dash isn't sure he's stable enough for the commitment she deserves. So Sophie suggests what any good romance author would: a friends-with-benefits arrangement. Surely a casual relationship won’t cause any trouble…

My Review:


Author: Erin La Rosa
Series: The Hollywood Series #2

Read: February 18th, 2024
Source: Edelweiss 
Reason Why: Loved the first book, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book and a Sophomore Challenge Book! 
Publisher: Canary Steet Press
Published: November 14th 2023

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

It's Monday! What Are You Reading #663, February 19th

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 #662
Teaser Tuesday #670
WWW Wednesday #670
WOW #666
Will the Time Come #663
Third Sentence Thursday #653
Random Reads #639
First Lines Friday #666
Book Blogger Hop #332

Monthly ARC's Update 63
The Reward Challenge Update #648
Wheel of TBR #195
How Well I Stuck to It #500
Wrote that Review Update #497

Week 7 Reviews:
The Brides of Hill High

Escaping Mr. Rochester 

For Butter or Worse

Thieves' Gambit

Questing Beast

A Mere Formality

The Curse of Penryth Hall

Check & Mate

I Only Read Murder

Heartstopper: Volume Five

The Warlord

The Immortal

Protect Her

Pierce Her

Hunt Her

Chase Her

Magical Readathon: Orilium: 

Update 8

Random:

Cliterature Readathon Round 1 Sign Up

Anna Bright Author Page

Chelsea Ichaso Author Page

Nghi Vo Author Page

Alexis Hall Author Page

Kathryn Ann Kingsley Author Page

Namina Forna Author Page

Tomi Adeyemi Author Page

OK, so I got 34 posts in 7 days, and yeah, it was a pretty good week, I had half of it off, and I have all of this week off, and the start of next week off, and I'm getting stuff done, so I'm happy with that! What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read Visions of Flesh and Blood!

VISIONS OF FLESH AND BLOOD: a Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire Compendium is a comprehensive companion guide for background, history, reader-favorite information, art, and reference materials. Combined with original short stories and scenes from some of the world’s most beloved characters, as well as never-before-seen visual enticements, it’s a treat for the senses.

Told from the point of view of Miss Willa herself, the compendium acts like research material but reads like a journal and cache of personal notes, allowing the reader to revisit the characters and history they so love yet view things in a different way.

VISIONS OF FLESH AND BLOOD by Jennifer L. Armentrout with Rayvn Salvador is a must-add addition to the series that any Blood and Ash/Flesh and Fire fan will enjoy.

Week 7 Review: For Butter or Worse

From Goodreads:

They go together like water and oil…

All chef Nina Lyon wants is to make a name for herself in the culinary world and inspire young women everywhere to do the same. For too long, she's been held back and underestimated by the male-dominated sphere of professional kitchens, and she's had enough. Now, as co-host of the competitive reality TV series The Next Cooking Champ!, she finally has a real shot at being top tier in the foodie scene.

Too bad her co-host happens to be Hollywood’s smarmiest jerk.

Restaurateur Leo O'Donnell never means to get under Nina's skin. It just seems to happen, especially when the cameras are rolling. It's part of the anxiety and stress he has come to know all too well in this line of work. So nothing prepares him for the fallout after he takes one joke a smidge too far and Nina up and quits—on live TV.

To make matters worse, the two are caught in what looks like a compromising situation by the paparazzi…and fans of the show go absolutely nuts. Turns out, a "secret romance" between Nina and Leo may just be what their careers need most.

Now all they have to do is play along, without killing each other...and without catching feelings. Easy as artisanal shepherd's pie. Right? 

My Review:


Author: Erin La Rosa
Series: The Hollywood Series #1
Read: February 11th, 2024
Source: Ebook.bike 
Reason Why: Sounded really great, and it's a DAC Book and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2024 Book!
Publisher: HQN Books
Published: July 26th 2022

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

Polarthon Readathon Update 13

So I read my next book for Polarthon Readathon, and it was For Butter or Worse, and I'll be reading Thieves' Gambit next!

My Reading Journey:

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

Snowballs: 8 100 pages + S in the title=9 Snowballs

Started On: February 5th

Finished On: February 5th, 10:20 PM

Pages Read: 816

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

Snowballs: 8 100 pages + S in the title=9 Snowballs
Started On: February 6th

Finished On: February 6th, 9:34 PM

Pages Read: 848

A Tempest of Tea by Hasah Faizal

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 7th

Finished On: February 7th, 10:35 AM

Pages Read: 496

The Keeper of the Mist by Rachel Neumeier

Snowballs: 4 100 pages + S in the title=5 Snowballs
Started On: February 7th

Finished On: February 7th, 2:12 PM

Pages Read: 400

Archangel's Lineage by Nalini Singh

Snowballs: 4 100 pages + S in the title=5 Snowballs
Started On: February 7th

Finished On: February 7th, 9:43 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Darkest Captive by Gena Showalter

Snowballs: 1 100 pages + S in the title=2 Snowballs
Started On: February 8th

Finished On: February 8th, 10:35 AM

Pages Read: 173

The Darkest Assassin by Gena Showalter

Snowballs: 2 100 pages + S in the title=3 Snowballs
Started On: February 8th

Finished On: February 8th, 1:26 PM

Pages Read: 211

The Darkest King by Gena Showalter

Snowballs: 4 100 pages + S in the title=5 Snowballs
Started On: February 8th

Finished On: February 8th, 6:31 PM

Pages Read: 464

The Cursed by Laura Thalassa

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 9th

Finished On: February 9th, 3:51 PM

Pages Read: 343

The Forsaken by Laura Thalassa

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 9th

Finished On: February 9th, 8:38 PM

Pages Read: 342

The Brides of Hill House by Nghi Vo

Snowballs: 1 100 pages + S in the title=2 Snowballs
Started On: February 10th

Finished On: February 10th, 6:20 PM

Pages Read: 128

Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 10th

Finished On: February 10th, 10:11 PM

Pages Read: 352

For Butter or Worse by Erin La Rosa

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 11th

Finished On: February 11th, 3:39 PM

Pages Read: 384

Thieves' Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 11th

Currently On: Page 0 of 384

Snowballs: 60

Read: 13
Pages Read: 5427

Polarthon Readathon Update 12

So I read my next book for Polarthon Readathon, and it was Escaping Mr. Rochester, and I'll be reading For Butter or Worse next!

My Reading Journey:

House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas

Snowballs: 8 100 pages + S in the title=9 Snowballs

Started On: February 5th

Finished On: February 5th, 10:20 PM

Pages Read: 816

House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas

Snowballs: 8 100 pages + S in the title=9 Snowballs
Started On: February 6th

Finished On: February 6th, 9:34 PM

Pages Read: 848

A Tempest of Tea by Hasah Faizal

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 7th

Finished On: February 7th, 10:35 AM

Pages Read: 496

The Keeper of the Mist by Rachel Neumeier

Snowballs: 4 100 pages + S in the title=5 Snowballs
Started On: February 7th

Finished On: February 7th, 2:12 PM

Pages Read: 400

Archangel's Lineage by Nalini Singh

Snowballs: 4 100 pages + S in the title=5 Snowballs
Started On: February 7th

Finished On: February 7th, 9:43 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Darkest Captive by Gena Showalter

Snowballs: 1 100 pages + S in the title=2 Snowballs
Started On: February 8th

Finished On: February 8th, 10:35 AM

Pages Read: 173

The Darkest Assassin by Gena Showalter

Snowballs: 2 100 pages + S in the title=3 Snowballs
Started On: February 8th

Finished On: February 8th, 1:26 PM

Pages Read: 211

The Darkest King by Gena Showalter

Snowballs: 4 100 pages + S in the title=5 Snowballs
Started On: February 8th

Finished On: February 8th, 6:31 PM

Pages Read: 464

The Cursed by Laura Thalassa

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 9th

Finished On: February 9th, 3:51 PM

Pages Read: 343

The Forsaken by Laura Thalassa

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 9th

Finished On: February 9th, 8:38 PM

Pages Read: 342

The Brides of Hill House by Nghi Vo

Snowballs: 1 100 pages + S in the title=2 Snowballs
Started On: February 10th

Finished On: February 10th, 6:20 PM

Pages Read: 128

Escaping Mr. Rochester by L.L. McKinney

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 10th

Finished On: February 10th, 10:11 PM

Pages Read: 352

For Butter or Worse by Erin La Rosa

Snowballs: 3 100 pages + S in the title=4 Snowballs
Started On: February 11th

Currently On: Page 0 of 384

Snowballs: 56

Read: 12
Pages Read: 5043