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Books I’ve Decided I’m No Longer Interested In Reading

Feb 20, 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 Books I’ve Decided I’m No Longer Interested In Reading.

There are countless books out there in the wild and there are many on my TBR – you can check out some of them here. But there are some that over time, I’m no longer interested in reading. There are different reasons why I’m choosing not to read them anymore. Sometimes it’s because it’s no longer something I’m interested in, or I’ve heard things that have turned me off. So today I thought I would share some of the books I’ve decided I’m no longer going to read.

A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J Mass: I have to admit, I loved the first book. I loved the world, the characters, and the plot. It was a very close 5 star read for me. Then I let it all settle in and I wasn’t really enjoying the foreshadowing that was present. And then the reviews starting to trickle in, and I knew the book wasn’t going to be for me.

Crown of Midnight by Sarah J Mass: Much like A Court of Mist and Fury, I enjoyed the first book in this series and then I found out what happened. Personally, I am not a massive fan of what Sarah does with her characters. I don’t like where their arcs go and how things end up between characters. I just think her writing and novels aren’t for me.

The Crown’s Fate by Evelyn Skye: I wasn’t a massive fan of the first book. There were many things that happened that I wasn’t a fan of. I didn’t really like the magic of the world or the romance. I felt that there was so much leading up until the end – and then it faded.

The Harper Effect by Taryn Bashford: I think I would have liked this books, it’s a YA sports romance. And if you know me well, then you know I love sports romance books. However, after the author had altercations with another blogger on social media, I can’t support the book. There was a lot going on and things were said and done that I didn’t agree with.

Legendary by Stephanie Garber: I am still not sure how I feel about this book. I didn’t love Caraval, but I also didn’t hate it. It’s one of those books that I can easily forget. So I’m not too sure if I am going to continue with the series. I want to know what and how things happen. So maybe one day.

A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi: I really didn’t want to put this one on my list, however there is a high chance I won’t read it. I liked the first book enough, but I didn’t love it. I really enjoyed the world and writing, and it was so beautiful. But I wasn’t a massive fan of the plot and the characters. So I’m not to sure if I want to continue.

Desolation by Derek Landy: I read the first book in this series a couple of years ago now and really enjoyed it. However, I just don’t think I would be into it now. The main protagonist is on the younger side and I just don’t think we will click.

Royal Bastards by Andrew Shvarts: This was on my TBR before it even came out. It sounded just like something that I would love. But, then it took ages for it to come out, and the reviews weren’t that great. So I just never picked it up, maybe one day I will.

Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller: This is another one that was on my TBR before it even came out. And then I just never picked it up. It’s another one of those books that got mixed reviews and I could not decided if it was for me. So at the moment I am not going to be reading it any time soon.

Before She Ignites by Jodi Meadows: This is probably on the top of this list that I would pick up. I love the cover, the story sounds interesting. I just haven’t heard much about it and I am hesitate to pick it up.

And that is it! What are some of the books that you have decided that you are no longer going to read? Do we share any that’s the same? Let’s Chat!

Ten OTP’s That Pull At My Heart

Feb 13, 2018

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!

Books I Really Liked But Can’t Remember Much About

Jan 23, 2018

This week was so much fun! I’ve read a lot of books over the past few years. And for the most part, I remember the book. But there are times where I know I loved the book, but can’t remember much that happened throughout the book.

There have been times when I pick up and book and halfway through remember that I already read it and enjoyed it. Or other times when I am reading a new book in a series and have to go back and refresh. So today I thought I would share some of the books that I liked, but can’t remember much about.

Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake: This was a 4.5 Star read for me back in 2014. I know I adored and fell in love with the characters and the world. But apart from major plot points. I don’t remember much about the book and duo at all.

Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles: One of the first contemporary bad boys that I read and loved. 2014 was when I started to read more YA contemporary and I loved trying so many things out – probably is now, I can’t remember much about the books that I read.

Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi: One of the first dystopian novels that I read and again like the other books today – feel in love. I think that if I read it again, I would know what was happen and things would seem familiar. But I couldn’t tell you what happened at the top of my head.

Angelfall by Susan Ee: One of the many Angel books I read when they started to get really big. I know that I loved it because of how different the Angel’s were, I remember it being dark and really interesting. I never finished the series, so I might do a re-read this year.

These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly: When I finished this one I remember really falling in love with the world. It’s a historical fiction Esq book and I love that sort of thing. It was full of crime and mystery. But I don’t know what exactly.

Gambit by C.L. Denault: I picked this book up out of nowhere, I was offered it for review by the author. I don’t remember what happened in the book. All I know was that it was different and I really enjoy the world that was created.

The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black: I recently just read The Cruel Prince by Holly Black and loved it! But now I can’t remember what I happened in the book. I think I remember the way that the world work, but I don’t know the plot. One thing I did remember was the quotes before each chapter that I loved!

And that is it for that post! What are some of the books that you loved, but can’t remember what happened? Do we share any that’s the same? Let’s Chat!