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2019

Last 10 Books Added To My TBR

Last 10 Books Added To My TBR

Apr 14, 2019

 

Today I thought I would share the last 10 books I’ve added to my Goodreads TBR. I always like finding new books that I want to read. So I thought I would share some of the books that I’ve recently found that I cannot wait to read. 

I use my Goodreads ‘to read’ shelf to add books that I’ve heard amazing things about, or can’t wait to read. In saying that I don’t own most of these books. I know a lot of people use it as a list of books they own and need to read, but that just wasn’t working for me. So whenever I hear or see a book that I want to read – I add it to my list. Like always this list is in no particular order. 

How We Roll by Natasha Friend: I don’t know how this book slipped by me. How We Roll came out mid last year and follows Quinn who is living life until she’s diagnosed with a condition called alopecia and all her friends abandon her. Then there is Nick who was the football star until an accident caused him to lose both his legs. Now Quinn and Nick and maybe they can believe in themselves again. The paperback comes out in June so really excited. 

Splinters of Scarlet by Emily Bain Murphy: This is another very recent find. This is a historical fantasy that is said to be a mix of Downton Abbey with magic. Set in Copenhagen, this one follows an orphaned seamstress who goes to work with a retired ballerina. There she uses her magic to investigate her father’s death while working with the same family. 

The Arrival of Someday by Jen Malone: Born with a rare liver disorder, Amelia Linehan was living her life pretty well. She is getting ready for college, about to start a mural she’d been commissioned to paint and winning at roller derby. But a flare of her liver disorder throws her whole life array. With no guarantee of a viable organ transplant, everything Amelia’s been sure of has been turned on its head. And then Will turns up. A friend from the past that just seems to make all the bad things disappear for a while. But that won’t last forever.

Sick Kids In Love by Hannah Moskowitz: This one just called out to me so much. It follows Isabel, Jewish and chronically ill advice columnist who breaks her no-dating rule. She breaks this rule for a sick boy in the hospital. But when a family secret threatens their new romance, she must choose between breaking his heart or saying with him and learning to live with the consequences. Hannah is the author of books like Teeth and Break. 

Fix Her Up (Hot and Hammered #1) by Tessa Bailey: A new romance series from Tessa Bailey. After an injury ends Travis Ford baseball career his life is a mess. He has returned to his home town and has started to work for his best friends house flipping business. But it isn’t just those reminding him of his best bits in town that is making life a little difficult. It’s also Georgie, his buddy’s little sister, who is definitely not a kid anymore. Travis just wants to get on with this life. But somehow Georgie makes him feel whole again. 

Letters to Molly (Maysen Jar #2) by Devney Perry: I read the first book in this series last year and really enjoyed it, so this was a quick addition to my TBR. And I was fascinated by Molly and Finn Alcott, and now we get their story. Molly and Finn seemed to have the perfect marriage, but then it all falls apart. And when the news of their divorce starts to spread, Molly has to find comfort with her kids and try and find a new perfect. But then a letter shows up. A letter Finn wrote after their first date. Week after week more letters appear, and slowly Molly starts to heal. It would be perfect if Finn was the one sending them. 

Held Against You by Season Vining: I don’t even know how this one ended up on my TBR, it just sounded interesting. While getting mixed reviews, I think I need to read this one myself. Kat is on the run. Accused of a horrible crime, Kat moves from town to town with only the clothes on her back. And then he catches her. This bounty hunter never fails to capture his prey. But then there is someone about Kat that stops him in his tracks. Now they are driving across the country together and they can’t deny the spark. 

A Heart So Fierce and Broken (A Curse So Dark and Lonely #2) by Brigid Kemmerer: Yes, yes, yes. A Curse So Dark and Lonely has to be one of my favourite reads so far this year. So you can bet that this one was added right to my TBR. I don’t know how I am going to wait the year for this one, I really don’t. Especially with how the first book finished. Holy. 

The Great Unknowable End by Kathryn Ormsbee: When everything falls apart, Stella has to pick up the pieces. Galliard has always lived his life with the Red Sun. They accept him for his tics and everything that comes with it. But then he is denied the resident artist role and for the first time starts to think of his life out of the compound. When Stella and Galliard met, what follows is something very strange. Red rain, storms out of nowhere and a countdown clock. But no one knows what will happen when the clock hits zero. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that includes a protagonist that has Tourette’s and that makes me so so excited. 

Rafe: A Buff Male Nanny by Rebekah Weatherspoon: This just sounds like a fun read. And sometimes I need that, so adding it to my TBR was easy. When Dr Sloan Copeland live in nanny bails without any notices, Sloan needs to find someone to watch her twin girls fast. And Rafe Whitcomb comes in for the rescue. Not only does he win over Sloan’s daughter, but also Sloan herself. And it doesn’t take long for the Copelands to invite Rafe into their home. 

And this is it! Those are the last 10 books I’ve added to my TBR. From fantasy to romance, this list really shows the range of books that I love to read. What are the books that you’ve last added to your TBR? Have you added any more now? Let’s Chat! 

Book To Movie/TV Adapations That I Want To Watch in 2019

Book To Movie/TV Adapations That I Want To Watch in 2019

Jan 23, 2019

I love watching movies.  Seriously one of my favourite things to do is go to the cinema and watch something. So today I thought I would share some of my most anticipated books to movie or TV adaptations in 2019. I’ve got a mix of YA and adult books here. As well as some that I have read and some that I haven’t. But here we go, like always these aren’t in any order. 

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: You may be thinking, what is this doing on your list? Well, it doesn’t come out in Australian until the end of January. But you bet that I will be seeing it more than once when it does come out. I adored reading THUG and I recommend it as much as I can. Plus I haven’t heard anything bad about the movie as of yet. I think I will be there opening night. 

Ashes of Snow based on Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys: Set during WWII, this movie will follow 15-year-old Lina as her life is turned upside town when Soviet officers barge into her home. Separated from her father, Lina, her mother and brother are sent to a work camp in Siberia. And while in this horrible place, Lina takes comfort in her art, and puts pencil to paper. I have yet to read this one, but I can tell you that I’ll be reading it in the couple months. I adored Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys, so I can’t wait to watch this one. 

Chaos Walking based on The Choas Walking series by Patrick Ness: This is another series that I haven’t picked up yet but can’t wait to read. While I have yet to see a trailer for this one, the stills look pretty cool. Todd is the only boy in a town full of men, where they can hear each other’s voices. Just shy of a month before Todd turns into a man, he knows the town is hiding something. So he runs. And then that’s when he meets a girl. This one is starring Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland, so yes, please! 

The Sun is Also a Star by Nicole Yoon: I wasn’t a massive fan of Nicole’s first book that became a movie, but this one seems more up my alley. This one looks like it’s going to be heartbreaking, but also breathtaking all at the same time. This one follows Natasha who is facing deportation along with her family as she falls in love with Daniel, who tries to live up to his family’s expectations.  

The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook: This one follows Rachael Morgan as she is reunited with her husband after WWII in Hamburg. Where she will be sharing her new house now only with her husband, but with the previous owner and his daughter. This one, I am either going to love or hate. Let’s just wait and see. 

The Umbrella Academy by Gerard Way: While this may be a graphic novel, I still thought I would share it here. I had never heard about this one until I came upon the trailer a couple of weeks ago and now I can’t wait to see this one. This one follows seven kids who were adopted by a millionaire who creates an academy to save the world. Later then come together when their adoptive father dies. 

And that is it for this post? What are some of the adaptations that you can’t wait to see? Are any of them the same as mine? What are some of your favourite book to movie or TV adaptations? Let’s chat! 

 

Wishing You A Happy New Year

Wishing You A Happy New Year

Jan 1, 2019

I thought I would quickly come on and wish you all a very happy new year. Let’s hope that 2019 is better than last year, and we can all rock this world. I hope that 2019 brings you lots of books, joy, and happiness. 

I would also like to thank you for sticking around this year. It’s been hard, tough and a little slow at times, but we got there. I hope that I can bring new and exciting things to Angel Reads in 2019 and you join me on my journey through my 9th year of blogging. 

Thank you again for a pretty good year and bring on 2019! 

– Angel 

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April was a very good reading month for me, especi April was a very good reading month for me, especially after last month. I had some really fantastic reads in April. I did do a lot of re-reading this month but I had such blast. I re-read Caught Up and Play Along and the first 4 books in the Ironside Academy series. 📚

I read some books that I’ve been waiting for including the new book from Kels and Denise Stone, as well as the new Tessa Hale. ✨

Overall it was such a good month, lots of binge reading series and starting on some new authors. I’m so excited to see what May brings. 🖤

What was your favourite book that you read in April? 

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IT’S RACE WEEK! 🏎️ If you didn’t know al IT’S RACE WEEK! 🏎️

If you didn’t know already I love F1, have ever since I was younger and decided that this year it would be fun to combined my love for F1 and reading together. 📚

After a week off we are back at it. We are in Miami this week’s and things are only just heating up. This week I’m reading Falling Off the Cliff  Kanitha P.

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Formula 1 legend in the making and rising star Thiago Valencia is chasing redemption as well as his second World Champion title. With a tarnished reputation and an undetermined future in F1 that hangs by a terribly loose thread, he can’t afford to lose his seat. Thiago is ready to do anything to redeem himself and erase his past mistakes. When a mysterious woman intrudes on his private party in Monte Carlo, he is certain the universe has brought his polar opposite into his life as salvation. He is sunshine, she is moonlight; he is a bright star and she is a moonbeam.

Destiny takes the wheel, steering Kamari into Thiago’s orbit, but her open disdain and closely guarded heart warn her to stay away. Enchanted by her charms, Thiago is intent on melting her freezing barriers and tearing down the walls shielding her heart.

When Kamari agrees to help him save his future by being his fake girlfriend, the unexpected happens, triggered by a game of lies, secrets and desire.

As they plunge towards the finish line, the race veers offtrack and neither of them are ready to fall off the cliff.
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How Race Week Reads Will Work 

On Monday of race week I’ll announce the book I’ll be reading for the week, then throughout the week I’ll be posting stories and my thoughts. And then on Sunday, race day my review and final thoughts will go up.

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A little late but I am finally getting to share Ra A little late but I am finally getting to share Race 5’s Race Week Reads review. This week I read, Downforce (Pit Lane #1) by Hannah Lily.

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I had so much fun reading this book. I knew I was in for a ride as soon as I started Downforce. It was entertaining, fun, and I just had a good time reading it. And while it does explore some heavy topics, I don’t think it took away from the fun nature of the book.

Right from the start, we can see the tension between F1 Presenter, Olivia Fraser and F1 Driver, Jonah Scott. And while silly at times, it was fun seeing them interact together. Both really didn’t like each other. They both had said things about and to one another that sometimes it caused chaos. And I was here for it.

I did find that at times, just silly things happened. I am not a massive rom-com reader, and there was a lot of falling into one another, and arguments stemmed from nothing. This is honestly just because I don’t like these types of scenes, but it didn’t really make me dislike the book at all.

I loved the whole road trip aspect of the book, it’s different from other F1 books I’ve read so far this year and just made for some interesting banter and lust. I do wish that the road trip was a little longer than it was because I did feel like the romance moved pretty quickly here, but again, it didn’t really affect how much I was enjoying the book.

The romance was this combination of being slow burn and full of angst right at the start, to the road trip happening and then bam. But I loved it, though. The banter between Olivia and Jonah was fantastic. I loved seeing them grow not only with one another but with themselves as well.

Overall, I had a great time reading Downforce and will be continuing the series for sure when the other books come out. The romance was angsty and just felt right. The found family aspect really worked well here, and the F1 aspects were pretty okay. Not the best I’ve seen, but not the worst either. If you are looking for a fun read that has a great romance and a little rom-comy, then pick this one up.
I’ve already had a pretty amazing reading year. I’ve already had a pretty amazing reading year. There have been so many books that I have enjoyed but there are some that I have just loved. 🖤

I didn’t realise before I put this post together that all of these books are from authors I’ve read and loved before. There hasn’t been a Rebecca Yarros book that I haven’t rated under 4 Stars. Elsie Silver is just making me love everything that she writes. Wild and Wrangled may be my favourite in the series. 📖

Three rereads also made it to this list. Binding 13 still makes me gasp and smile all at the same time. And Caught Up and Play Along just hit every time. 📚

I’ve honestly had a great year so far and since making this post a few more books I’ve read I’ve ended up loving. It’s going to be hard to pick my favourites at the end of the year that is for sure. ✨

What books have you loved reading this year? Are any books that made my list on yours? Let me know! 

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