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The Books I’m Thankful I Found In 2020

Nov 24, 2020

This week I’m sharing the books that I’m thankful and glad that I read in 2020. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

This week’s Top Ten Tuesday is a Thanksgiving freebie. And I thought it would be fun to share some of the books that I’m thankful that I’ve read in 2020. There is a mix of everything on this list, but I have read a lot of romance this year. Anyway, enough of that, let’s get into it. Like always these are in no order.

Check, Please! Book 1: # Hockey (Check, Please! #1-2) by Ngozi Ukazu: I adored this one from the moment that I picked it up. Bitty is absolutely adorable and I could not wipe the smile off my face if you tried. It’s one that I am always recommending and I won’t stop.

Great and Precious Things by Rebecca Yarros: Great And Precious Things is heartbreaking, beautiful and just so good. It explores the notion of guilt and grief, as well as a fresh start. Camden and Willow were perfect protagonists that each had their own story. Rebecca Yarros knows how to tear me apart and she did again. Full Review

The Surprising Power of a Good Dumpling by Wai Chim: This is an empowering novel that explores family, mental health and trying to find your own feet. while there is darkness in this novel and sometimes you feel like there is no hope. There is also warmth. It has one of the cutest romances ever. Full Review

This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield: There should be no surprise that this has made my list and gosh I’m thankful for reading it. This is a brilliant #LoveOzYA that I think everyone needs to read. This book made me feel so many things from anger to hope. From sadness to being proud. This poignant coming of age story that captures the lives of those that struggle day by day. That tries to make the best of what they have. Full Review

Chain of Gold (The Last Hours #1) by Cassandra Clare: Again you should be surprised that this has made my list. I adored this one, and if the series goes the same way I’m going to love it as much as The Dark Artifices. I love the characters, the friendships, the storyline and the world. It was just fantastic for me.

The Ones Who Got Away (The Ones Who Got Away #1) by Roni Loren: I’m really thankful that I started this series. This book is emotional, beautiful, heartwrenching and hit me hard. I’ve already read book 2 and I’m looking forwarding to reading the rest of the series.

Bringing Down the Duke (A League of Extraordinary Women #1) by Evie Dunmore: I’m just so glad that I picked up this one in 2020. It was such a fantastic historical romance and something that I would not have read a few years ago, but now I’m loving Evie Dunmore so much. You can check out my review of Bringing Down the Duke now as well as my discussion with Ely on book two.

Lessons in Corruption (The Fallen Men #1) by Giana Darling: This is another series that I’m thankful that I read this year. I wasn’t expecting to like this one as much as I did and now I’m hanging for book 6. Like I need it right now. You can check out my review of the series as well as book 5 now.

The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: This should not surprise anyone. This is by far one of my favourites reads this year and one that I am incredibly thankful that I picked up. It’s a magical and profound novel that truly takes the reader on an experience. It explores family and the notion that sometimes you find them in unlikely ways. You can check out my full review to see why else I adored this book.

The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo: This book just hit me in all the right places. The passion and thought that went into every word, every poem was just perfect. I love how each poem intertwined, everything felt like it belonged. The reader is truly able to feel X’s pain, her troubles and everything in between. Full Review.

And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday. There were so many more books that I want to add to this list. I’ve read a lot of books this year and so many of them have been amazing. I’m so thankful that I’ve read them.

What are some of the books that you are thankful for reading in 2020? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s Chat!

Characters I’d Name a Pet After | TTT

Nov 17, 2020

This week I’m sharing the characters that I would like to name a pet after. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

I want to get a cat so bad. I’ve had two cats over the years, with a mix of birds and fish. And while getting a cat at the moment isn’t possible I hope that I can get one of my own soon. So today I thought I would share the characters that I would name a pet after.

Lucy from The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune: I mean how couldn’t I. I can’t with Lucy at all. Every time he opened his mouth, I just laugh. He tries to be this antichrist, but in reality, he is a little boy who just wants to be loved. I think it would be a perfect name for a little black cat.

Kit from The Dark Artifices by Cassandra Clare: I mean why not? Kit is one of my favourite characters of all time and I cannot wait for him to get this own series. I’m dying to know more about him and the life he is living at the moment.

Luc from Origin series by Jennifer L. Armentrout: Luc is a blast of a character and I think he also makes for the perfect name for any little kitten that I may get.

Annabeth from Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan: I mean I could name my pet after many of the characters in this series and be happy. But not only do I love the name Annabeth. But she is also the daughter of my favourite goddess and that just works for me so much.

Daisy from Wallflowers by Lisa Kleypas: Not only do I love Daisy so much, but I also adore the name. I can just imagine it now and It makes me want to have a little kitten so bad.

Jagger from Eyes Turned Skyward (Flight & Glory #2) by Rebecca Yarros: He just so happens to be one of my favourite characters from this series and I think it would make an adorable name for a little fluff ball. And in reality, I would name a pet after many of Yarros characters.

Riley from Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling #6) by Nalini Singh: I mean I would name my pet after many of the characters in this series. without a doubt, but this is my most recent read and I adore Riley so much.

Lada Dragwlya from The Conqueror’s Saga by Kiersten White: If you don’t know already I adore this series. It’s one of my favourites and it’s one that I’m always recommending. And If I could name my pet after any fierce and strong female, it would be Lada for sure.

And those are some of the characters that I would name my pet after. Are any of these on your list? What characters would or have you named your pet after? Let’s Chat!

Book Titles that Would Make Great Song Titles

Nov 10, 2020

This week I’m sharing the book titles that I think would make great song titles. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

This was such a fun thing to do. I love music, and then finding book titles that might make some great song titles was such a fascinating thing to do. Anyway, let’s get into it. Like always these are in no order.

Playing with Fire by L.J. Shen: This such sounds like it’s going to be an intense song, but it could also be a love ballad and I’m in for any of those.

The Year We Hid Away (The Ivy Years #2) by Sarina Bowen: Taylor Swift could write this song, and I’m all here for that. Seriously I’m always here for new Taylor Swift.

No Place to Run (KGI #2) by Maya Banks: This one sounds like it would be a great pop song, but it could also be a country song and that sounds pretty epic too.

Devil’s Daughter (The Ravenels #5) by Lisa Kleypas: In any genre of music this would be the perfect title for a song. It could go any way.

The Ones Who Got Away (The Ones Who Got Away #1) by Roni Loren: If this doesn’t sound like a great pop song then I don’t know what does. I can already hear it.

This is How We Change the Ending by Vikki Wakefield: This could totally be another Taylor Swift song, just saying.

Only Mostly Devastated by Sophie Gonzales: Another pop song title ready and waiting. Or it would be a country or maybe been RnB. It could be a lot of things.

Welcome to the Dark Side (The Fallen Men #2) by Giana Darling: This would be an epic song. It would be dark and dangerous and strong. And hell yeah.

Prince Charming (Royals #1) by Rachel Hawkins: If this isn’t a title for a pop song I don’t know what it. I think it would be perfect and it. I feel like it could be such a fantastic song too.

Only When It’s Us (Bergman Brothers #1) by Chloe Liese: This song could go either way. It could be a sad, solemn song. Or an upbeat, romantic song. Nevertheless, I can’t figure out which.

And that is it for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday! What are some book titles that you think would make great song titles? Do we share any that is the same? Let’s Chat!