It’s that time again! Another month gone (😭), which means another wrap-up and book haul. Work was super busy, so I didn’t read as much as last month but I did read a decent amount–more than my usual 5-7.
First up (as always), the wrap-up!
American Royals by Katharine McGree (ARC) – ★★ 1/2
The Widow of House Rose by Diana Biller (ARC) – ★★★★
Fight or Flight by Samantha Young – ★★★★
The Light Between Worlds by Laura E. Weymouth (audiobook) – ★★
Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young (audiobook) – ★★★
The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetus (ARC) – ★★★★ 1/2
Waiting for Tom Hanks by Kerry Winfrey – ★★
Geekerella by Ashley Poston – ★★★★ 1/2
My favorite and most surprising reads of the month were The Fountains of Silence and Geekerella. I was also surprised at how much I didn’t really care for The Light Between Worlds and Sky in the Deep. 🤷🏻
Just a tiny book haul this mouth!
I picked these up because I also met the authors while they were on their respective book tours. Meeting authors and getting books signed is one of my favorite thing about being a reader–it’s like meeting a celebrity (though I haven’t actually met a celebrity either…)
In last month’s post I started listing the books I unhaul, which are basically books I read and didn’t enjoy enough to keep. This month, it’s Sky in the Deep. Yes, I am the type of person to listen to a book on audio even though I own a physical copy. I even have the pre-order goodies from pre-ordering the book but alas… It’s going into the donate/sell pile.
I think there’s a love/hate relationship about this book. People either LOVE it or hate it. It’s not that I hate the book, it just wasn’t what I thought it would be. The romance was a little lackluster despite the whole enemies-to-lovers trope. And there were some important events that I thought was just glossed over.
What was your favorite read last month? Did anything surprise you?
I totally get what you mean about not loving or hating a book. I have quite a few books that I’m like that with. And it’s cool to give it away to someone who may end up liking it! Are you keeping the pre-order goodies?
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I don’t think I’ll keep the pre-order goodies since I didn’t really care for the book.
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I was also so surprised by how much I loved Geekerella! It really spoke to me, as someone that loves the fandom life.
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Yes! I felt the same way.
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Aw too bad about Sky in the Deep and Light Between Worlds, but if they didn’t work for you it makes sense to unhaul and pass them along to someone else. I really need to do a major unhaul soonish.
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It’s disappointing, but that’s okay. 🙂 Not every book is for me. Unhauls just means there’s room for more books! I mean, that’s sound logic, right? LOL
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I loved Geekerella! Such a cute book! I also just chose Fountains of Silence as my monthly book, so I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed it!
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It was a really cute book! I hope the sequel/companion book is just as good.
FoS was unexpectedly good. I cried toward the end. Bring tissues!
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I’m SO glad you enjoyed Geekerella, I love that book, is adorable 😍👏🏻💕
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I managed to get Fight or Flight for £1 yesterday and have seem some mixed reviews so I’m glad to see you enjoyed it
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Ooooo! What a steal!!! Hope you enjoy it!
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