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I’m Back! Uni, Life and Exhaustion

Oct 31, 2016

So, you might have noticed that Angel Reads has been a little quite the last couple of weeks. I’m a little sorry for that, however, I was in the last few weeks of my university course and everything was crazy. I had assessment after assessment, events, and my internship. I haven’t really had no time to rest, you might have even noticed I was not on twitter a lot as well – which was so hard!

Anyway, I have finished my course and I graduate officially on the 14th of December. I have 1 more assessment to go, but it’s due on Sunday, so I thought I would say hello early. If you didn’t know already I was doing an Associate Degree in Professional Writing and Editing.

What’s Next?

Anyway, I have finished my course and I graduate officially on the 14th of December. YAY! I am not going to my ceremony simply because I am planning on studying some more. Hopefully next year I will be enrolled in the Bachelor of Communication (Public Relations). I will know in the next couple of months if I am.

Books

I have been reading the past couple of weeks and that’s because it’s a 40-minute train ride to and from University. Public transport is one of my main reading times, as normally when I come home I sleep or study. Some of my favourite for the recent months are:

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake: Three Dark Crowns is dark and sinister. You don’t know who to trust or what is going to happen next.There were a couple of problems here and there, but overall, I really enjoyed it. The reader is left on their feet through the book, and even when it ends, you are left standing on the edge of a cliff. Full Review

Three Dark Crowns Aesthetic: All Images are from Pinterest

Something in Between by Melissa de la Cruz: Such an important book that is topical. It was a refreshing and smart and that I think every teen and adult should read. Full Review coming soon.

Worldwalker Trilogy by Josephine Angelini: An enthralling and intriguing journey for both the reader and the characters. With wonderful character development and a riveting world of fantasy and science. This series to easy to fly through and you will be satisfied when you finish. Reviews: Trial by Fire, Firewalker and Witch’s Pyre

Witch’s Pyre Aesthetic: All Images are from Pinterest

I cannot wait to share my thoughts on books that I have read in the past couple of weeks, I love hearing what you think. If you have any posts that you think I might enjoy, leave them below and I will check them out.

What have you been up to the past couple of weeks? How has your year been going? What books have you loved? Let’s Chat!

TTT: Six Villains that are fantastically brilliant

Oct 5, 2016

Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish. Each week they post a new Top Ten list that members at The Broke and the Bookish will answer. All bloggers are then welcomed to join. This week’s topic is: Top Ten Bookish Villains.

Villains always intrigue me. I love seeing how their minds work, how they have become who they are. I like seeing that some are just plain evil, while others are villains in different ways. My list isn’t particularly long or in an order.

Lada from And I Darken: Lada was fierce and scary and totally took me by surprise. I cannot wait to get into her head again | Review

Voldemort from Harry Potter: Another villain that I find quite interesting, he had a pretty crap upbringing, but still held a prejudice towards people.

Villain from Lady Midnight: Okay so I haven’t named who this person is because the reader doesn’t know until the end. But this person was intriguing and daring. I cannot wait to see what Lord of Shadows brings | Review

Queen Levana from the Lunar Chronicles: Terrifying much. So transfigured and overwhelmed by her desires that she makes a perfect villain.

Sebastian Morgenstern from The Mortal Instruments: Horrifying, manipulative, and oh so evil; yet very interesting.

Lillian from the Worldwalker Trilogy: Does some pretty horrible stuff, is manipulative, but she is not the only evil one | Review Trial by Fire, Firewalker.

Okay so I don’t have a list of 10, but close enough. What are some of your favourite villains? Do we share any? Let’s Chat!

Ten Books on my Spring TBR

Sep 28, 2016

I love spring, it’s one of my favourite seasons. I like that it’s not too hot, that I can go on walks and even sometimes I can sit outside and read. Also, my birthday is in spring (November 18th to be exact), but it’s just a nice couple of months before the heat comes.

This week there is a mix of books, some have been published, some not. Some I already have in my hands, some I need to find some money to buy. However, I am hoping to read most fo these by the end of November.

Heartless by Marissa Meyer: I currently have an arc of this in my hands and cannot wait to get started. I have loved Marissa Meyer’s previous novels and cannot wait to dig into this. Published: November 8th

The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi: I was sent this one for review, but I am totally excited to read it. Published: November in Australia

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo: I loved Six of Crows and cannot wait to see what happens next. I loved the world, the magic and the characters. Published: September 27th

Tales of Shadowhunter Academy by Cassandra Clare: Okay, I have already read this but, I cannot wait for it to be in physical form and re-read it. Published: November 15th

P.S. I Like You by Kasie West: This is already out, but I have yet had the chance to pick it up and I really hope to do it in the next couple of months. Published: July

Assassin’s Heart by Sarah Ahiers: I haven’t heard too many things about this one, but I was sent it for review and it looks like something right up my alley. Published: August 22nd Australia/New Zealand

Nevernight by Jay Kristoff: The only reasons I haven’t picked this up is because I haven’t had time. I feel like it’s one of those books that I just want to sit down and read. So I am waiting. I was lucky enough to be able to interview Jay for my #LoveOZYA Interviews. Published: July

In the Dark, in the Woods by Eliza Wass: Aka – The Cresswell Plot. This was one of my most anticipated books of the year, but I have yet had the chance to read it. I did buy it the other week so that is one step closer. Published: April

The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout: This one sounds like my kind of read and I cannot wait to get my hands on it. Hopefully soon. Published: June

The Hammer of Thor by Rick Riordan: I adored the first book in the series, and I am so excited to see where this adventure takes me. Published: October 4th

And that is my list! What are you looking forward to reading in the next couple of months? Do we share anything that is the same? Do you think I might enjoy something else? Let’s Chat!