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Favourite Summer Reads | Discussion

Feb 15, 2018

I love summer. I like when it’s warm and I can go to the beach chill in the water and read a book. Or when it’s hot, hang out by the aircon and just read. What makes reading in summer even better is picking up a book that reflects the mood.

So today I thought I would share some of my favourite summer reads. There are some that fit that summer theme – and others that are a little out of the book.

Second Chance Summer by Morgan Matson: One of the first Morgan Matson books that I read that made me want to read more. Second Chance Summer will pull at your heartstrings, but will also make you smile, laugh and just fall in love. It’s beautiful but heartbreaking summer read.

This Beats Perfect by Rebecca Denton: I read this on a cruise I went on last year and it just a perfect summer read. It was fun, addicting and put a smile on my face. It explores the notions of finding yourself, loving what you do and finding those who will stand by you. It’s about family, friendship and those you love

Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally: Basically, the whole Hundred Oaks series are perfect summer reads. They are fun contemporary reads that both emotional, but also lots of fun. They are great for a nice summer binge read.And if you love sports these are so much fun.

Game On by Michelle Smith: Another fun sports romance that takes you on a ride. It’s full of everything; family, friends to lovers and small town. This one is great to read through in one sitting. Maybe one by the beach in summer.

The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson: I loved The Unexpected Everything by Morgan Matson. It is a tale of friendship, family, love and unexpected adventures that all feels real. The Unexpected Everything is for every author, book lover and reader alike. It’s a beautiful story of friendship, heartbreak and family. Morgan Matson brings together a beautiful contemporary novel that makes you smile, laugh and cry.

The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West: I just love Kasie West. I love her writing, her plots, her characters. And of course her romances. A lot of people have a love-hate relationship with this one, but I love it. It’s complicated and messy, but that’s how it works.

On the Fence by Kasie West: This has to my favourite Kasie West by far. It could also be my favourite contemporary book of all time. It’s beautiful, emotional and just plays with my heart. It’s a boy next door/brothers friend romance and it’s just so damn good. A simply perfect summer read.

My Life Next Door by Huntley Fitzpatrick: One of the first contemporary books that I read and adored. It’s about family, first love and finding yourself. A boy next door romance, that explores the different dynamics of families. It’s heartbreaking, beautiful and just right for a nice day.

And that is it for this post! Have you read any of these books? What did you think of them? Are you planning on reading them time soon? Do you have any recommendations? Let’s Chat!

Ten OTP’s That Pull At My Heart

Feb 13, 2018

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. Everyone join as you please. This week’s topic is Ten OTP’s That Pull At My Heart.

If you know me well, then you know I ship so many bookish couples. I just love romance and it’s one of my favourite things to read. So today I share some of my favourite OTP’s. There are some oldies here and some new couples. And in reality it was really hard to choose only 10 – but here we go. Like always these are in order.

Clary and Jace from The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare. One of my first real OTP’s, I just love these two together. Not the most likely pair, they clash a lot – but that makes them who they are. I loved how they grew throughout the whole series and even in other series, with their story still pending.

Emma and Julian; Mark and Keiren from The Dark Artifices trilogy by Cassandra Clare. Basically, I am not prepared for the last book. I don’t know who’s going to survive. Who is going to be together? But all I know is that my heart is going to be torn. You can read my reviews of Lady Midnight and Lord of Shadows.

Nix and Kash from The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig. My heart. They are both so adorable together. I loved the slow burning love, the hesitation (most of the time). I loved that they knew so much about each other, and slowly their feelings changed. The reader is able to see how much they care for one another, even if they don’t see it themselves. I just love this OTP. Check out my reviews on The Girl From Everywhere and The Ship Beyond Time.

Lazlo and Sarai from Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. I didn’t just fall in love with Lazlo and Sarai individually, but together. My heart. I loved that they were innocent but explored at the same time. I loved how they interacted and how beautiful it was. Check out my full review.

Cinder and Kai from Cinder by Marissa Meyer. Ah these two. They go through a hell of a lot throughout the series and it’s hard. I love how they go through many ups and downs to get to where they are. It’s messy and complicated, but so beautiful and adorable.

Kestrel and Aria from The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski. I fell in love with the romance. Oh, it was just so beautiful. Slow, but just so gorgeous and breathtaking. I just swooned half the time. Both Kestrel and Aria don’t even realise how they feel about each other, but it’s beautiful to watch. Rutkoski is a mastermind. The combination of forbidden love between a slave and someone of high standard and the blissful moments are perfect.

Jamie and Ryan from Him/Us by Sarina Bowen and Elle Kennedy. These two boys. They killed me. I loved seeing their relationship grow and change. It was so nice seeing them tease each other, but you also know it’s how they love one another. Both novels are heartbreaking for each of them, but I loved seeing a different side of sports romance. It’s was so good.

Taylor and Jamie from Queens of Geek by Jen Wilde. One of my favourite tropes is ‘Friends to Lovers’, so you have no idea how excited I was about Taylor and Jamie. They were adorable together. I was squealing and couldn’t keep myself contained. I loved how much Jamie understood Taylor and knew when to step back. But he also knew when to push her and try and get her out of her bubble. Check out my full review.

Paisley and Jagger from Eyes Turned Skyward by Rebecca Yarros. These two break my heart. And still, do every time I re-read the book. I loved this burning romance and how perfect Paisley and Jagger fit. I loved how they both weren’t perfect, but learnt from one another. They have to be one of my favourite Rebecca Yarros’ OTP’s.

Echo and Noah from Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry. Noah and Echo, they are both broken but with the help of each other, they start to break down each other’s walls. Noah shifts not only his world but Echo’s as well. What I also love is that we get to see this couple grow throughout the whole series and even beyond that.

And that is it! Wow. What are some of your OTP’s? Do we share any that’s the same? Let’s Chat!

My Favourite Books That I Read In January 2018

Feb 10, 2018

I managed to read 21 books last month and that’s pretty normal for January for me. It’s the month I’m not crazy busy with work, I’m still off from uni and I’m just taking a good break. I’ve noticed over the last couple of years that I read a whole heap of books in the first 2 months and then I slow down.

So today I thought would share some of my favourite books that I read in January this year. It’s been an up and down month for me. There were some that I loved and some that weren’t for me. I have yet to read a full 5-star book this year – which is a little disappointing, but some have come close.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: I really loved The Cruel Prince. It’s addicting, dark and messes with your emotions. It’s a world of court intrigue and the conflict between fae and humans. It explores the notion of being human and the emotions that come with it. It’s fast-paced with many twists and turns that throw you off. The Cruel Prince has set up a fantastic new series for Holly Black. This has to be one my favourite reads in January. Check out my full review.

Obsidian (Lux #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout: This was a re-read in January. I read it a couple of years ago, but then I heard that there was going to be a spin-off series, I knew I had to do a re-read. And it was so worth it. I love the character, the romance, the plot. It’s addicting and pulls me right in from the start. It’s aliens with a twist.

Say You’ll Remember Me by Katie McGarry: Say You’ll Remember Me by Katie McGarry is intense and takes you on a journey. It’s heartbreaking and uplifting. It explores family, social standards and second chances. With classic Katie McGarry romance Say You’ll Remember Me is an exploration of teen love and it’s ups and downs. You can check out my full review as well.

And there we go! It’s not a big batch especially with how many I read, but most of my reads from January were 3.5 Stars. Which in reality isn’t horrible.