Week 45 Review: Seasons of the Storm

From Goodreads:
For fans of Maggie Stiefvater and Laini Taylor, a perfect storm lies ahead in this riveting fantasy duology opener from award-winning author Elle Cosimano.

One cold, crisp night, Jack Sommers was faced with a choice—live forever according to the ancient, magical rules of Gaia, or die.

Jack chose to live, and in exchange, he became a Winter—an immortal physical embodiment of the season on Earth. Every year, he must hunt the Season who comes before him. Summer kills Spring. Autumn kills Summer. Winter kills Autumn. And Spring kills Winter.

Jack and Fleur, a Winter and a Spring, fall for each other against all odds. To be together, they'll have to escape the cycle that's been forcing them apart. But their creator won't let them go without a fight. 

My Review:
I really enjoyed this book! I loved the idea of there being Seasons, and that the current season had to be murdered by the coming season, and then they'd be reformed and do the cycle all over again. It's such an interesting concept, and when you add falling in love, well, I just had to read it! 

And it's a little funny, it starts at the beginning of 2020, and gets to at least the same point in 2021, well, it was written before then, so it's not like it can really mention all the crazy stuff that went down in this year. But it's fiction and I'm kinda glad that it's not in there. 

We were in both Jack and Fleur's head, which was great, because with the whole season killing each other thing, they weren't always around for the important moments. But it also meant that we could see their relationship from both sides, why they fell in love! 

I think I was most interested in how the system used to be-a system that showed that they don't have to live that this, that they can get free and still survive. And I loved how everything followed after that, it was pretty epic, and I'm excited to see where the sequel will take us! 

This book was really fantastic, and I can't wait to see where the sequel goes! 

Author: Elle Cosimano
Series: Seasons of the Storm #1
Read: October 31st, 2020
Source: Edelweiss
Reason Why: Love her writing and it sounded good, and it's a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book and a WoW Book!
Publisher: Harper Teen
Published: June 23rd 2020

5/5 Hearts

5/5 Books

5/5 Stars

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 10

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was Stolen Time which is for the prompt Free book or a break, and I'll be reading Master of One next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Prompt Fulfilled: Prettiest book cover

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a Magical Book

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

White Night by Jim Butcher 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with an animal in it

Started On: November 4th

Finished On: November 4th, 6:51 PM

Pages Read: 528

Small Favor by Jim Butcher

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you

Started On: November 4th

Finished On: November 4th, 11:52 PM

Pages Read: 545

Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation

Started On: November 5th 

Finished On: November 5th, 9:43 PM

Pages Read: 407

Verify by Joelle Charbonneau

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book or a break

Started On: November 6th

Finished On: November 6th, 9:03 PM

Pages Read: 336

Master of One by Jaida Jones and Dani Bennett

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it

Started On: November 7th

Currently On: Page 0 of 544

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 10

Pages Read: 4399

Next to be Published November Update 9

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was Verify, and I'll be reading Master of One next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 10:14 PM

Pages Read: 352

Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins

Started On: November 5th

Finished On: November 5th, 9:43 PM

Pages Read: 407

Verify by Joelle Charbonneau

Started On: November 6th

Finished On: November 6th, 9:03 PM

Pages Read: 336

Master of One by Jaida Jones and Dani Bennett

Started On: November 7th

Currently On: Page 0 of 544

Books Read: 9

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 3271

Book Blogger Hop #161, November 6th

Book Blogger Hop

The Book Blogger Hop was originally created by Jennifer from Crazy-For-Books in March 2010 and ended on December 31, 2012. With Jennifer's permission, I relaunched the meme on February 15, 2013. Check out the hop here! 

Each week the hop will start on a Friday and end on Thursday. There will be a weekly prompt featuring a book related question. The hop's purpose is to give bloggers a chance to follow other blogs, learn about new books, befriend other bloggers, and receive new followers to your own blog.

The Question of the week is:  Have you ever participated in NaNoWriMo? If yes, how did it go? (submitted by Kristin @ Lukten av Trykksverte)

Yes, I did it a few times, though not for years now. And I crossed the finish line each time, and the first time, I used the winning incentive to have a physical copy of my book made. Alas, that was in 2011, and I kinda burned myself out/didn't see how to edit into readable, publishable books, so I haven't written since probably 2012. Oh, well, more time for reading! What about you guys? Happy reading!

First Lines Friday #495, November 6th

First Lines Friday is a bookish meme hosted by Literary Marie of Precision Reviews. We encourage all of our fellow book bloggers and bookhearts to play along.

-Grab your current read(s)
-Share the first line(s)
-Include the title and author so that other FLF participants can add the book to their TBR Lists!

"My stool creaks in the slate-gray silence. I stretch, then turn once again to stare at the partially finished canvas. A single desk lamp bathes the picture in a soft light. Shadows dance outside of the light's glow as I attempt to imagine what my mother was creating when she placed the geometric lines on the canvas over a grayish-black background. Some of them, around the edge of the canvas, are thick and strong. Others move at a diagonal and seem to fade into the empty white area in the center of the work, as if disappearing into some mysterious place that only an artist could understand." -Verify by Joelle Charbonneau

Well, that's a bit ominous, that it's her mom's unfinished painting! Must read more! What about you guys? Happy reading! 

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 9

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was Stolen Time which is for the prompt Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation, and I'll be reading Verify next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Prompt Fulfilled: Prettiest book cover

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a Magical Book

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

White Night by Jim Butcher 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with an animal in it

Started On: November 4th

Finished On: November 4th, 6:51 PM

Pages Read: 528

Small Favor by Jim Butcher

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you

Started On: November 4th

Finished On: November 4th, 11:52 PM

Pages Read: 545

Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation

Started On: November 5th 

Finished On: November 5th, 9:43 PM

Pages Read: 407

Verify by Joelle Charbonneau

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book or a break

Started On: November 6th

Currently On: Page 0 of 336

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 9

Pages Read: 4063

Next to be Published November Update 8

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was Stolen Time, and I'll be reading Verify next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 10:14 PM

Pages Read: 352

Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins

Started On: November 5th

Finished On: November 5th, 9:43 PM

Pages Read: 407

Verify by Joelle Charbonneau

Started On: November 6th

Currently On: Page 0 of 336

Books Read: 8

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 2935

Random Reads #468, November 5th

Random Reads is a monthly meme (that I'm going to do weekly) hosted by I'm Loving Books to read some books that have been on our TBR piles for a long time. Using Random.org, I got 339 which turned out to be 738 Days by Stacey Kade! It's been on my TBR pile since October 28th, 2014, and I added it because I really enjoy her writing! Happy reading!

Third Sentence Thursday #482, November 5th

Third Sentence Thursday is a weekly meme which likes to watch fireworks especially while eating a cookie!

1) Take the book you are currently reading and open it to a random page. Share the third full sentence on that page. (If there isn't a third one – like at the end of a chapter or a blank page – you can share the third sentence of the book or just choose another random page.) Feel free to share more than one sentence, if you feel the need to do so.

2) Review this sentence anyway you want (funny and silly reviews encouraged)

3) Post a link to your sentence at Words I Write Crazy (This Blog)

4) Visit one or two of the other blogs to check out their third sentences!

"After a few months of increasingly steamy letters and promises of true love, they'd reel him in, asking for money to buy medicine for a cough or to see the doctor about a twisted ankle." -Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins, page 7.

Wow, diabolical! Very tricky scheme! Now I have to read more! 

What are your guy's 3rd lines? Link up below!

Will the Time Come #492, November 5th

Every Thursday I am going to list a book which I really want to read/keep meaning to get to. These are mostly books which have been on my shelf for awhile now but don't have to be, maybe you got it two weeks ago and really want to read it! Thanks to Jodie from Books for Company for this meme!

Want to Join?

-Pick a book you have been meaning to read

-Do a post telling us about the book    

-Link the post up in the linky  

-Visit the other blogs

From Goodreads:

Riverdale meets Kara Thomas’s The Cheerleaders in this electrifying, twisted thriller about estranged friends who reunite when someone commits the murder they’d planned—but didn’t go through with—and leaves one of their own to take the fall.

Poppy, Lily, and Belladonna would do anything to protect their best friend, Raven. So when they discovered he was suffering abuse at the hands of his stepmother, they came up with a lethal plan: petals of poppy, belladonna, and lily in her evening tea so she’d never be able to hurt Raven again. But someone got cold feet, the plot faded to a secret of the past, and the group fell apart.

Three years later, on the eve of Raven’s seventeenth birthday, his stepmother turns up dead. But it’s only belladonna found in her tea, and it’s only Belladonna who’s carted off to jail. Desperate for help, Belle reaches out to her estranged friends to prove her innocence. They answer the call, but no one is prepared for what comes next.

Now, everyone has something to lose and something equally dangerous to hide. And when the tangled web of secrets and betrayal is finally unwound, what lies at its heart will change the group forever.

Why the time hasn't come yet...

I thought I would do something different and picked this book. Which hasn't quite come out yet, but yeah, I'm really excited to read this book! What about you guys? Happy reading! 

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 8

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was Small Favor which is for the prompt Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you, and I'll be reading Stolen Time next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Prompt Fulfilled: Prettiest book cover

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a Magical Book

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

White Night by Jim Butcher 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with an animal in it

Started On: November 4th

Finished On: November 4th, 6:51 PM

Pages Read: 528

Small Favor by Jim Butcher

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you

Started On: November 4th

Finished On: November 4th, 11:52 PM

Pages Read: 545

Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation

Started On: November 5th

Currently On: Page 0 of 407

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book or a break, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 8

Pages Read: 3249

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 7

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was White Night which is for the prompt Read a book with an animal in it, and I'll be reading Small Favor next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Prompt Fulfilled: Prettiest book cover

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a Magical Book

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

White Night by Jim Butcher 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with an animal in it

Started On: November 4th

Finished On: November 4th, 6:51 PM

Pages Read: 528

Small Favor by Jim Butcher

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you

Started On: November 4th

Currently On: Page 0 of 545

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book or a break, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 7

Pages Read: 2704

Waiting on Wednesday #495, November 4th

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

Archangel's Sun by Nalini Singh

Expected Publication: November 24th, 2020
From Goodreads:

A horrifying secret rises in the aftermath of an archangelic war in New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh’s deadly and beautiful Guild Hunter world...

The Archangel of Death and the Archangel of Disease may be gone but their legacy of evil lives on—especially in Africa, where the shambling, rotting creatures called the reborn have gained a glimmer of vicious intelligence.

It is up to Titus, archangel of this vast continent, to stop the reborn from spreading across the world. Titus can’t do it alone, but of the surviving powerful angels and archangels, large numbers are wounded, while the rest are fighting a surge of murderous vampires.

There is no one left…but the Hummingbird. Old, powerful, her mind long a broken kaleidoscope. Now, she must stand at Titus’s side against a tide of death upon a discovery more chilling than any other. For the Archangel of Disease has left them one last terrible gift…

Grave War by Kalayna Price

Expected Publication: November 24th, 2020
From Goodreads:

Grave witch Alex Craft is getting pulled back into deadly fae politics in the thrilling new novel in the USA Today bestselling series.

Grave witch Alex Craft has forged an uneasy truce with the world of Faerie, but she’s still been trying to maintain at least some semblance of a normal life in the human world. So it’s safe to say that stepping up as the lead investigator for the Fae Investigation Bureau was not a career path she ever anticipated taking.

When an explosion at the Eternal Bloom threatens to upend the fae who make their home in our world, Alex finds herself in charge of the most far reaching investigation she’s ever tackled. And it’s only her first week on the job. With the threats mounting and cut off from half her allies, Alex can’t wait on the sidelines and hope the fae’s conflicts stay contained within their borders. 

The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken

Expected Publication: November 24th, 2020
From Goodreads:

In New York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken’s gripping new fantasy romance series, the Blacksmith Queen must confront armies and pretenders desperate to take her new-won crown. But with the Princess Knight at her side and a centaur warrior clan at her back, she’ll risk everything for victory . . .

LONG LIVE THE QUEEN

Gemma Smythe dedicated her life to the glory of battle. With her fellow War Monks, she worshipped the war gods, rained destruction on her enemies, and raised the dead when the fancy took her. Until her sister Keeley became the prophesied Blacksmith Queen, and Gemma broke faith with her order to journey to the Amichai Mountain and fight by Keeley’s side.

The Amichai warriors are an unruly, never-to-be-tamed lot, especially their leader-in-waiting, Quinn. But when the War Monks declare support for Gemma’s ruthless younger sister Beatrix, the immaturity of her key ally is the least of Gemma’s problems. She has to get to the grand masters, dispel their grudge against her, and persuade them to fight for Keeley and justice. If her conviction can’t sway them, perhaps Quinn’s irritating, irreverent, clearly unhinged, ferocity will win the day . . . 

3 fantastic books, I've read 2, but not Grave War, and they were really great, and I can't wait to read more! What about you guys? Happy reading! 

WWW Wednesday #499, November 4th

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 White Night, and I'm enjoying this latest installment in the series! 

I read Crownchasers, and it was a really fantastic read, and I'm so excited for the sequel! 

I'm going to be reading Small Favor, and I can't wait, this series is just so great!

What about you guys? Happy reading! 

Next to be Published November Update 7

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was Crownchasers, and I'll be reading Stolen Time next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 10:14 PM

Pages Read: 352

Stolen Time by Danielle Rollins

Started On: November 5th

Currently On: Page 0 of 407

Books Read: 7

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 2528

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 6

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was The Bone Maker which is for the prompt Read a Magical Book, and I'll be reading White Night next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Prompt Fulfilled: Prettiest book cover

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a Magical Book

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

White Night by Jim Butcher 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with an animal in it

Started On: November 4th

Currently On: Page 0 of 528

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book or a break, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 6

Pages Read: 2176

Next to be Published November Update 6

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was The Bone Makers, and I'll be reading Crownchasers next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Started On: November 3rd

Finished On: November 3rd, 2:03 PM

Pages Read: 496

Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer

Started On: November 3rd

Currently On: Page 0 of 352

Books Read: 6

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 2176

Teaser Tuesday #499, November 3rd

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by Ambrosia of The Purple Booker. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:

• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn't give too much away! You don't want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

Today's teaser comes from The Bone Maker by Sarah Beth Durst, page 86.

"But I've been living like a hermit for the last twenty-five years, with only brief respites. I'm supposed to talk to all sorts of inanimate objects by now. You just look absurd."

I love the tone of this, it's pretty scathing! Must read more! What about you guys? Happy reading!

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 5

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry which is for the prompt Prettiest book cover, and I'll be reading The Bone Maker next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Prompt Fulfilled: Prettiest book cover

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a Magical Book

Started On: November 3rd

Currently On: Page 0 of 496

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book with an animal in it, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book or a break, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 5

Pages Read: 1680

Next to be Published November Update 5

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry, and I'll be reading The Bone Makers next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Started On: November 2nd

Finished On: November 2nd, 9:19 PM

Pages Read: 400

The Bone Maker by Sarah Rees Brennan 

Started On: November 3rd

Currently On: Page 0 of 496

Books Read: 5

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 1680

It's Monday! What Are You Reading #491, November 2nd

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 #490
Teaser Tuesday #498
WWW Wednesday #498
WOW #494
Will the Time Come #491
Third Sentence Thursday #481
Random Reads #467
First Lines Friday #494
Book Blogger Hop #160
The Reward Challenge Update #476
Wheel of TBR #23
How Well I Stuck to It #328
Wrote that Review Update #325

Week 44 Reviews:
The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass

Shadowsong

Sherwood

Ultraviolet 

In the Study With the Knife

We Hunt the Flame

Take Me With You

Revenge & Rapture

Something Borrowed

Proven Guilty

Bending the Paw

Lightbringer

Daughter of the Serpentine

Becca's BookoplAthon: 

Update 41

Update 42

Update 43

Update 44

Update 45

Update 46

Update 47

Update 48

Update 49 and Wrap Up

Page-a-Thon: 

Update 55

Update 56

Update 57

Update 58

Update 59

Update 60

Update 61

Update 62

Update 63

Update 64 and Wrap Up

Next to be Published November:

Update 1

Update 2

Update 3 

Update 4

Clear Your S**t Readathon 2020: 

Sign Up

Update 1

Update 2

Update 3

Update 4

Random:

Taylor Swift Playlistathon 2020 Sign Up

Book Battle November 2020 TBR

Hafsah Faizal Author Page

Tara Altebrando Author Page

OK, so I got 56 posts in 7 days, I had a few readathons going on, though some are now over, and I read a lot, so yeah, lots of posts about that. And it was a pretty great week, and I can't wait for next week! What about you guys? Happy reading!

So this week I want to read Blink of an Eye, The Bone Maker, Capturing the Earl, White Night, It's My Birthday, Too, Heorot, Mike, Small Favor, The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry, and Wicked All Night.

A #1 New York Times bestselling author and an Edgar Award winner, Iris and Roy Johansen, team up to deliver a gripping new novel featuring investigator Kendra Michaels -- whose observational skills are worthy of a modern-day Sherlock Holmes.

Delilah Winter is one of the hottest pop stars on the planet, so how in the world was she kidnapped right in the middle of a show at the famous Hollywood Bowl? If anyone can figure it out, it's Dr. Kendra Michaels, who works with local and federal authorities on only the most impossible cases. Blind for the first twenty years of her life until a revolutionary surgical procedure allowed her to regain her sight, Kendra uses her powers of observation -- honed during her years in the dark -- to detect what other investigators don't. She agrees to lead the race to rescue the young singer before time runs out.

Joined by Jessie Mercado, the singer's former bodyguard and a military hero, Kendra closes in on the hideout location but not before casualties mount up. Desperate for leads, Kendra must set aside her personal feelings when agent-for-hire Adam Lynch also volunteers his special skills to aid in the search.

But as the abductor's true purpose becomes clear, the trio uncover a plot they never could have imagined -- leading to a showdown they won't soon forget. 

From award-winning author Sarah Beth Durst, a standalone epic fantasy set in a brand-new world of towering mountains and sparkling cities, in which a band of aging warriors have a second chance to defeat dark magic and avenge a haunting loss.

Twenty-five years ago, five heroes risked their lives to defeat the bone maker Eklor—a corrupt magician who created an inhuman army using animal bones. But victory came at a tragic price. Only four of the heroes survived. 

Since then, Kreya, the group's leader, has exiled herself to a remote tower and devoted herself to one purpose: resurrecting her dead husband. But such a task requires both a cache of human bones and a sacrifice—for each day he lives, she will live one less.

She'd rather live one year with her husband than a hundred without him, but using human bones for magic is illegal in Vos. The dead are burned—as are any bone workers who violate the law. Yet Kreya knows where she can find the bones she needs: the battlefield where her husband and countless others lost their lives.

But defying the laws of the land exposes a terrible possibility. Maybe the dead don't rest in peace after all.  

Five warriors—one broken, one gone soft, one pursuing a simple life, one stuck in the past, and one who should be dead. Their story should have been finished. But evil doesn't stop just because someone once said, "the end."

The friendship of four young ladies has created an indestructible bond to protect one another from the perils of love and marriage...

After the demise of her friend's disastrous marriage, Mercedes Parsons isn't about to let the widowed Wallflower of West Lane, Lady Aurora Radcliff, undertake another perilous trip to the altar. At least, not before the bridegroom-to-be is thoroughly investigated. If only Mercy could stop her uncharacteristic daydreaming about Wesley Renshaw's charm, his intellect, his dashing good looks. After all, the earl has already set his sights on her best friend! She must keep her wits about her and avoid giving into temptation.

Wesley is both irritated and intrigued by the machinations of Mercy—He cannot let her cleverness and beauty distract him. He needs to marry her friend, Aurora, so he can reclaim his family's ancestral home. A wrong he has hoped to right his entire life. Besides, who is penniless spinster Mercedes Parsons to decide whom he can and cannot marry? Yet while he admires her unwavering loyalty to her friends, he decides it's high time the misguided woman had a dose of her own medicine. Two can play at this spying game. But they are both embarked on a dangerous charade. And it won’t be merely Mercy's reputation at risk—or her heart on the line—as Wesley comes to the inescapable conclusion that he has found the right woman at exactly the wrong time. 

A sensational addition to the Dresden Files adventures-from a USA Today bestselling author. Professional wizard Harry Dresden is investigating a series of deaths in Chicago. Someone is killing practitioners of magic, those incapable of becoming full-fledged wizards. Shockingly, all the evidence points to Harry's half-brother, Thomas, as the murderer. Determined to clear his sibling's name, Harry uncovers a conspiracy within the White Council of Wizards that threatens not only him, but his nearest and dearest, too...increasingly significant threat to Western power.

Harry and Molly's mission to deliver Thomas' birthday gift goes awry.

Harry teams up with Miss Gard to find a missing bride.

A visit to the mechanic.  Set between White Night and Small Favor–shortly after the graphic novel Wild Card.

Harry Dresden's life finally seems to be calming down-until a shadow from the past returns. Mab, monarch of the Sidhe Winter Court, calls in an old favor from Harry-one small favor that will trap him between a nightmarish foe and an equally deadly ally, and that will strain his skills-and loyalties-to their very limits.

A charming historical fantasy with a tender love story at its core, from the author of Unnatural Magic.

Hard-drinking petty thief Dellaria Wells is down on her luck in the city of Leiscourt—again. Then she sees a want ad for a female bodyguard, and she fast-talks her way into the high-paying job. Along with a team of other women, she's meant to protect a rich young lady from mysterious assassins.

At first Delly thinks the danger is exaggerated, but a series of attacks shows there's much to fear. Then she begins to fall for Winn, one of the other bodyguards, and the women team up against a mysterious, magical foe who seems to have allies everywhere. 

Set in New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress World, ancient deities are poised to wreck havoc, unless vampires Veritas and Ian can stop them … in this thrilling Night Rebel novel!

A gift from the gods…

Veritas and Ian have finally defeated their worst enemy, but the power it took to pierce through to the netherworld has unexpected consequences. Soon, Veritas is forced to rely on the last person she trusts---a golden deity named Phanes, who seeks far more than a temporary alliance with the beautiful vampire.

Can unleash hell…

But an escape from the netherworld soon pits Veritas and Ian against supernatural beings seeking to rule over mortals once again. Now, they must rally friends and foes alike—if the vampire council doesn't execute Veritas first. Plus, a wedge between Veritas and Ian threatens to destroy their love. Can they stand together against the unearthly powers about to be unleashed? Or does their love—and humanity—not stand a chance?

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 4

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was The Suffering which is for the prompt Free book space, and I'll be reading The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry next! Yeah, I read 4 books in 1 day. I'm tired and I have a headache, but I read 4 really great books, and I only will manage 1 book tomorrow, given that I'm working 8 hours tomorrow, I'm glad that I read all that I did! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 9:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Prompt Fulfilled: Prettiest book cover

Started On: November 2nd

Currently On: Page 0 of 400

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book with an animal in it, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, Read a Magical Book, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book or a break, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 4

Pages Read: 1280

Next to be Published November Update 4

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was The Suffering, and I'll be reading The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 8:37 PM

Pages Read: 320

The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner 

Started On: November 2nd

Currently On: Page 0 of 400

Books Read: 4

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 1280

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 3

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was The Girl from the Well which is for the prompt Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest, and I'll be reading The Suffering next! Yeah, I finished another book, and given that I have a bunch of hours left today, I can fit in the sequel of The Girl from the Well!

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Free book space

Started On: November 1st

Currently On: Page 0 of 320

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book with an animal in it, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, Prettiest book cover, Read a Magical Book, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book or a break, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 3

Pages Read: 960

Next to be Published November Update 3

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was The Girl from the Well, and I'll be reading The Suffering next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 6:15 PM

Pages Read: 304

The Suffering by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Currently On: Page 0 of 320

Books Read: 3

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 960

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 2

So I've read my next book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was Rafael which is for the prompt Read your shortest book, and I'll be reading The Girl from the Well next! Yeah, I read another short book, given that it was the prompt to read my shortest book. I can read another book today, and I will, and I can't wait, so I'm going to do that now!

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Prompt Fulfilled: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest

Started On: November 1st

Currently On: Page 0 of 304

Prompts Left: Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book with an animal in it, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book space, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, Prettiest book cover, Read a Magical Book, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book or a break, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 2

Pages Read: 656

Next to be Published November Update 2

So I've read my next book for the Next to be Published November, and it was Rafael, and I'll be reading The Girl from the Well next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 2:01 PM

Pages Read: 288

The Girl from the Well by Rin Chupeco

Started On: November 1st

Currently On: Page 0 of 304

Books Read: 2

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 656

Clear Your S**t Readathon Update 1

So I've read my first book for the Clear Your S**t Readathon, and it was Wicked All Night which is for the prompt Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight, and I'll be reading Rafael next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Prompt Fulfilled: Read a book with a character you think you'll want to fight

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Prompt Fulfilled: Read your shortest book

Started On: November 1st

Currently On: Page 0 of 288

Prompts Left: Read the book that's been on your shelf the longest, Read a book about a group of people, heist, found family, or otherwise, Read a book with an animal in it, Read a book that's been intimidating you, Read a scary book, MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book space, Read a fantasy book, Your most expensive book on your TBR, Prettiest book cover, Read a Magical Book, SIDEQUEST, Read a book that has the color blue or has water themes, Read a book someone recommended for you or bought you, Read a book you don't remember the prompt for, SECOND MINI BOSS SURPRISE BATTLE, Free book or a break, Read a book with a map in it, Read your oldest book by publication date, Read a pre-order, or, read a book that has a sequel coming out, or, read a library reservation, Read a book with a shiny cover or a magical object in it, Free book choice, FINAL BOSS BATTLE: STILL A SURPRISE

Books Read: 1

Pages Read: 368

Next to be Published November Update 1

So I've read my first book for the Next to be Published November, and it was Wicked All Night, and I'll be reading Rafael next! 

My Reading Journey:

Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost

Started On: November 1st

Finished On: November 1st, 11:04 AM

Pages Read: 368

Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton

Started On: November 1st

Currently On: Page 0 of 288

Books Read: 1

Goal: 30 Books

Pages Read: 368

Wrote that Review Update #325, November 1st

If you want to participate, set a certain amount of reviews to write, and once you make that goal, you can get a reward! 

My reviews to reward is writing all of the reviews of the week, and I motivated myself to write my review for The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass, Shadowsong, Sherwood, Ultraviolet, In the Study With the Knife, We Hunt the Flame, Take Me With You, Revenge & Rapture, Something Borrowed and Proven Guilty, Bending the Paw, Lightbringer, Daughter of the Serpentine, so I have 12 of 12 reviews written!

And as always, I want to review this week's reviews!

What about you guys? Happy reading!

How Well I Stuck to It #328, November 1st

So I decided that I should have accountability on sticking to what should be in a week, so I'm doing How Well I Stuck to It every Sunday, because my schedule should be fixed in by now!

Week 45: 

Blink of an Eye by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen, The Bone Maker by Sarah Beth Durst, Capturing the Earl by A.S. Fenichel, White Night by Jim Butcher, It's My Birthday, Too by Jim Butcher, Heorot by Jim Butcher, Mike by Jim Butcher, Small Favors by Jim Butcher, The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner, Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost 

Tour Books: #. Check.

Review Books: #. Check.

NetGalley: 3. Check.

Old NetGalley: #. Check.

Edelweiss: 2. Check.

Old Edelweiss: #. Check.

Rereads: #. Check.

New Books: 2. Check.

Yeah, we have a good number of types of books covered here, so I'm happy with that, though I'm apprehensive with how many books there are there! 

Week 44:

Bending the Paw by Diane Kelly, Daughter of the Serpentine by E.E. Knight, Something Borrowed by Jim Butcher, Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher

vs.

The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass by Adan Jerreat-Poole, Shadowsong by S. Jae-Jones, Sherwood by Meagan Spooner, Ultraviolet by R.J. Anderson, In the Study With the Knife by Diana Peterfreund, 

We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizah, Take Me With You by Tara Atelbrando, Revenge & Rapture by Deborah Wilde, Something Borrowed by Jim Butcher, Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher, Bending the Paw by Diane Kelly, Lightbringer by Claire Legrand, Daughter of the Serpentine by E.E. Knight

Yeah, I read all of the books that I planned, and then some! I'm happy with that, I read a good deal, and I had a good week, and I hope next week is just as good, too! 

Wheel of TBR #23, November 1st

I saw Codie's Book Corner doing the Wheel of TBR, and I thought that sounded like a great way to pick what to read from your TBR. So thanks to her! I'll only do 3 spins, because I'm doing this every week, and so it won't make up my total TBR of the week, but it'll be a start!

Rules:
1. On the first week of the month, I'll do 12 spins, for books that I'll have all month to read. For each week for the rest of the month, I'll do 3 spins each week to read each week though I do have the rest of the month to read them. Once a prompt is used, I'll randomly choose one from the list, keeping track of how often a colour comes up. If colour comes up 4 or more times in a month, I'll do another spin once it comes up 4 times.
2. If I don't read a book that week or at least start it, then for my next week of spins, I have to add a punishment for each book unread. I'll roll for each unread book, and have to apply each and every punishment chosen to the week.
3. On the other hand, for reward, if I go 4 weeks in a row making my TBR, then I have one opportunity double up and to use a book from past wheel picks for a current week, that I can save for whenever I need it. Only until I have no past wheel picks. Once I clear them up, I'll have to think of an another reward. 

Of the books from the last week, I read In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund, Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher, and Seasons of the Storm by Elle Cosimano.

Of the books from the monthly picks, I finished off my month picks last week, so I'm good here!

This week I read the past wheel picks of Ultraviolet by R.J. Anderson, We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal, so I have 8 past spins left, Sisters of Sword and Song by Rebecca Ross, Twin Daggers by MarcyKate Connolly, The Summer Set by Aimee Agresti, Crownchasers by Rebecca Coffindaffer, Changes in Latitudes by Jen Malone, Ghost Wood Song by Erica Waters, The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth, Master of One by Jaida Jones and Dani Bennett.

For the rewards, I have 1 reward saved up still, and I have 1/4 needed for the next reward, and I made it to the next reward, so I have 2 rewards saved up.

Prompts Used This Week:

Highest Rated, Retelling, Jax Pick, Readers Also Enjoyed, Short Book, Genre Most Read, ARC-NetGalley, Mixed Reviews, 2nd Chance, A-Z Start Author, My Initials, Number. 

Highest Rated-Blue-Wicked All Night by Jeaniene Frost-This is the highest rated on my TBR shelf.

Retelling-Yellow-The Blood Spell by C.J. Redwine-This book is a retelling of Cinderella.

Jax Pick-Cyan-Lightning Game by Christine Feehan-I gave Jax 3 options, and this is the book that he picked!

Readers Also Enjoyed-Cyan-I picked Every Single Lie by Rachel Vincent as my random book, and from my options, I picked Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson.

Short Book-Green-Rafael by Laurel K. Hamilton-This book is 272 long, 22 pages over, but since I only had ARC's as an option, this is pretty darned close! 

Genre Most Read-Azure-Peace Talks by Jim Butcher-This is in both Fantasy and Urban Fantasy most read, so it definitely fits! 

ARC-NetGalley-Chartreuse-The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry by C.M. Waggoner-I got this book as an ARC from NetGalley, so it works! 

Mixed Reviews-Red-The Mall by Megan McCafferty-This book has over 100 reviews that are 2 star or less. It does have almost 500 3 star reviews, then over 700 4 or 5 star reviews, so it's pretty mixed! 

2nd Chance-Violet-Pieces of Her by Karin Slaughter-I started reading this book, and then put it down. So it's a 2nd chance book! 

A-Z Start Author-Green-N-What You Hide by Natalie D. Richards-Natalie starts with N, so it works! 

My Initials-Orange-Even If We Break by Marieke Nijkamp-The author's first name starts with the same letter as the first letter of my middle name! 

Number-Spring Green-2-27-Everything All At Once by Katrina Leno-This is what was in November, book 27 in that folder. 

Colour Totals:
Red: 1 
Orange: 1
Yellow: 1
Chartreuse: 1
Green: 2
Spring Green: 1
Cyan: 2
Azure: 1
Blue: 1
Violet: 1
Magneta: 0 
Rose: 0

Prompts for Next Week:
Mood Read-Red
Poll Pick-Orange
Sat on Shelf-Yellow
Reading Challenge-Chartreuse
Multi-World Title-Green
Odd Chapters-Spring Green
Variety Prompt-Cyan
More Than 1000 Reviews-Azure
Continue the Series-Blue
WIARW-Violet
Cover Sterotype-Magenta
A-Z Start Title-Rose

So those are some of the books I'm going to try to read this week. What about you guys? Happy reading!

The Reward Challenge Update #476, November 1st

The Reward Challenge is almost the complete opposite to a book buying ban as you'll end up buying lots of new books throughout the challenge but only after you've completed a certain amount of reading. It was hosted by Good Golly Miss Holly, so thanks to her for starting it!

OK, so I read The Girl of Hawthorn and Glass which counts 4 times as a DAC Book, NetGalley Book and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book, Shadowsong which counts 5 times as a End of Series 2020 Book, Historical Fiction 2020 Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book and a WoW Book, Sherwood which counts 7 times as a 2020 Retelling Reading Challenge, Edelweiss Book, Historical Fiction 2020 Book, SAC 2020 Book, WoW Book and a WTC Book, Ultraviolet which counts twice as a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book, In the Study With the Knife which counts twice as a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book, We Hunt the Flame which counts 3 times as a DAC Book and a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book, Take Me With You which counts 3 times as a SAC 2020 Book and a WoW Book, Revenge & Rapture which counts 4 times as a End of Series 2020 Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book and a WoW Book, Something Borrowed which counts twice as a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book, Proven Guilty which counts twice as a Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book, Bending the Paw which counts 4 times as a NetGalley Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book and a WoW Book, Lightbringer which counts 4 times as a End of Series 2020 Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book and a WoW Book, Daughter of the Serpentine which counts 4 times as a NetGalley Book, Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2020 Book and a WoW Book.

So I have 46 counts which translates to $23 this week! I'll use it to buy books!