Tag: Star Wars

WWW Wednesday – June 12th, 2019

elcome to WWW Wednesday which is currently being hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words. It’s really just a place to do little update on what all you’ve been reading lately. Anyone is welcome to join, just leave a link to your post in the comments and be sure to give the appropriate credit to Sam!

The Three W’s are:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

  • Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham – audiobook
  • Middlemarch by George Eliot – physical book
  • Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson – physical book
  • Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal – audiobook

I’m going to be taking my time with Middlemarch and so I’m only like 60 pages into the book so far. It’s been very engaging, even though not much has happened yet. I’m really enjoying all of the characters.

After loving An Enchantment of Ravens, I pretty much knew that Rogerson would be an author that I’m going to love anything she writes. Well, being about 100 pages into Sorcery of Thorns, I can already tell that this will completely the case. This book is so exciting and I’m loving the dynamic between the characters. Also, SO MUCH SARCASM. Yes, Thorn is awesome.

I haven’t listened to much of Dreamland Burning this week, due to the heavy content putting me in a bad head space at the moment. I do plan to finish the story, but I just needed to take a little bit of a break.

Which has lead me to starting Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows. I’m only a couple of chapters into this book so far, but I’m still enjoying it. This definitely seems like the lighthearted read that I needed and I can’t wait to continue with the story.

What did you recently finish reading?

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  • Freeks by Amanda Hocking – physical book

This book didn’t quite live up to my expectations. It was definitely the most average story that I’ve read. It wasn’t the worst book that I’ve ever read, I just feel that there was so much more room for Hocking to expand on the supernatural side of the story. I think the world-building was just really lacking.

What do you think you’ll read next?

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  • Romanov by Nadine Brandes – audiobook
  • Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno – physical book
  • Winterspell by Claire Legrand – physical book
  • The Gallery by Laura Marx-Fitzgerald – physical book

What are you currently reading? What books did you finish this week? What are you planning on reading next? Have you read any of the books on my list? If so, what did you think of them? Leave a link to your WWW Wednesday post in the comments below!

My June TBR

I really plan to dive into my reading this month so I’ve gone with a bit of an ambitious TBR… I’ve totally got this. HA!

June TBR

 

  • Neverworld Wake by Marisha Pessl – physical book
  • The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough – physical book
  • Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson – physical book, currently reading
  • The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw – physical book
  • Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal – audiobook, currently reading
  • The Candle and the Flame by Nafiza Azad – audiobook
  • Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham – audiobook, currently reading
  • Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno – physical book
  • Middlemarch by George Eliot – physical book, currently reading
  • Romanov by Nadine Brandes – audiobook
  • The Gallery by Laura Marx-Fitzgerald – physical book
  • The Summer Before the War by Helen Simonson – physical book

What do you plan to read during June? Have you read any of the books on my list? If so, what did you think about them?

WWW Wednesday – June 5th, 2019

Welcome to WWW Wednesday which is currently being hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words. It’s really just a place to do little update on what all you’ve been reading lately. Anyone is welcome to join, just leave a link to your post in the comments and be sure to give the appropriate credit to Sam!

The Three W’s are:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

  • Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham – audiobook
  • Freeks by Amanda Hocking – physical book
  • Middlemarch by George Eliot – physical book

I should be finishing Dreamland Burning today and I’m both nervous and excited to see how it’s going to end. I just know it’s going to be a seriously bittersweet ending. I even have a box of tissues at my desk for it.

I haven’t read much of Freeks this past week, but I do plan on making some progress tonight. I hope to finish it by this weekend so I can move on to something else that might grab my attention more.

I decided to go ahead and start on Middlemarch, as it’s such a long book and I plan to take my time with it. I’m about 60 pages into the story and while not a lot has happened, I find myself really engrossed in the story. It’s been so long since I’ve read a classic, I’m really excited about it!

What did you recently finish reading?

Nothing at all. It’s been a slow reading week for me.

What do you think you’ll read next?

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  • Winterspell by Claire Legrand – physical book
  • Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno – physical book
  • Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson – physical book

What are you currently reading? What books did you finish this week? What are you planning on reading next? Have you read any of the books on my list? If so, what did you think of them? Leave a link to your WWW Wednesday post in the comments below!

WWW Wednesday – May 29th, 2019

Welcome to WWW Wednesday which is currently being hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words. It’s really just a place to do little update on what all you’ve been reading lately. Anyone is welcome to join, just leave a link to your post in the comments and be sure to give the appropriate credit to Sam!

The Three W’s are:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

  • Dreamland Burning by Jennifer Latham – audiobook
  • Freeks by Amanda Hocking – physical book

I’m about halfway through Freeks and it’s been alright. I was hoping for something a little scarier, but so far it’s been much tamer than what I was expecting. Maybe it’ll get scarier as the story goes on… hopefully.

I haven’t really started Dreamland Burning, but I hope to later today when I get some free time. It sounds like such an amazing story and I’m excited to really jump into it. Gimme that historical fiction!

What did you recently finish reading?

  • Finale (Caraval, #3) by Stephanie Garber – physical book
  • Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin, #1) by Robin LaFevers – audiobook

Of course, I enjoyed Finale! I thought it was a really good ending to the trilogy, even if the ending was a little rushed. And as much as I love me some Legend, I really think Jacks stole my heart in this one. Y’all, I am a sucker for the bad boy. That’s right, walking cliche right here!

Grave Mercy was a decent historical fiction. It wasn’t quite as “exciting” as I thought it was going to be but I still plan to finish the series.. At least I think I am. We will see.

What do you think you’ll read next?

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  • Middlemarch by George Eliot – physical book
  • Winterspell by Claire Legrand – physical book
  • Catalyst: A Rogue One Novel by James Luceno – physical book

What are you currently reading? What books did you finish this week? What are you planning on reading next? Have you read any of the books on my list? If so, what did you think of them? Leave a link to your WWW Wednesday post in the comments below!

WWW Wednesday – June 13th, 2018

Welcome to WWW Wednesday which is currently being hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words. It’s really just a place to do little update on what all you’ve been reading lately. Anyone is welcome to join, just leave a link to your post in the comments and be sure to give the appropriate credit to Sam!

The Three W’s are:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

  • A Reaper at the Gates (An Ember in the Ashes, #3) by Sabaa Tahir – physical book
  • The Diviners (The Diviners, #1) by Libba Bray – audiobook

I didn’t have time to read as much Reaper as I wanted to last night. However, even though I’m only 50 pages into it, I’m already hooked. I think the biggest problem for me right now is that I hardly remember a thing about what happened in the previous book. Bits and pieces are coming back to me but I probably should look up a complete synopsis before I pick it up again tonight. This is why I need authors to write their complete series first and then release them every 6 months, so I don’t have to continue to struggle with a terrible memory! Apparently Michael J. Sullivan does that and basically he’s my hero for it.

This is actually a reread of The Diviners. I first read it back when it was first released and so now that there are multiple sequels out, I thought it was a good time for a reread and than move forward with the series. I’m sooooooo glad I decided to do the audiobook this time around, because y’all, it’s AMAZING. The narrator is so darn good with giving a distinctive voice for each character and just creating the perfect atmosphere. I highly recommend the audiobook version if you’re interested in reading this series! Also, I remember being obsessed when I first read this and this reread has brought all of those feelings back. I love, love, love this story!

What did you recently finish reading?

  • Ahsoka (A Star Wars Novel) by E.K. Johnston – physical book, 4/5 stars
  • Ace of Shades (The Shadow Game, #1) by Amanda Foody – physical book, 5/5 stars, review to come

I’m so glad I decided to get back to reading my Star Wars novels regularly again and started with Ahsoka. She’s my favorite character and I thought that Johnston did a great job bringing her to life in this book. I really enjoyed finding out what happened to her after The Clone Wars.

I don’t think I’ll ever stop gushing over Ace of Shades. This book was just so damn good, y’all! It was dark, brutal, and deliciously sinful. It was like if you set Six of Crows in Las Vegas and made them lose all inhibitions. I loved how twisted the story was and cannot wait to find out what will happen next. I need the sequel immediately!!!

What do you think you’ll read next?

  • Trail of Lightning (The Sixth World, #1) by Rebecca Roanhorse – physical book
  • Defy the Worlds (Constellation, #2) by Claudia Gray – physical book

I’m really excited to dive into Trail of Lightning. The synopsis sounds like so much fun and I haven’t read any urban fantasy in a long time. Plus, it’s an own voices novel following a Native American girl who hunts monsters. I mean, that’s just awesome!

Also, I’ve been waiting for Defy the Worlds ever since I read the first book and I can’t put off picking it up any longer. Abel, my sweetheart, I’m coming for you!

What are you currently reading? What books did you finish this week? What are you planning on reading next? Have you read any of the books on my list? If so, what did you think of them? Leave a link to your WWW Wednesday post in the comments below!

WWW Wednesday – March 7th, 2018

Welcome to WWW Wednesday which is currently being hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words. It’s really just a place to do little update on what all you’ve been reading lately. Anyone is welcome to join, just leave a link to your post in the comments and be sure to give the appropriate credit to Sam!

The Three W’s are:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

  • Jackaby (Jackaby, #1) by William Ritter – physical book
  • Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View by Ben Acker – physical book
  • The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy – audiobook

I’m not really sure it’s still counts as currently reading since I haven’t picked up Star Wars in a couple of weeks, but eh, whatevs. I do plan on slowly making my way through it. Maybe I should read one short story after finishing two chapters in my main read? Now there’s an idea…

I let my blogging bestie Britt from Geronimo Reads pick my next read after finishing Honor Among Thieves, from among the TBR books that I’ve owned the longest. I had a feeling that she’d pick Jackaby and I was right! I’m only a few chapters into it so far, but I’m enjoying the writing style. I can tell this will be a quick and entertaining read.

Seriously, I plan to finish The Disappearances by Friday… EVEN IF IT KILLS ME!

What did you recently finish reading?

  • Wandering Star (Zodiac, #2) by Romina Russell – physical book, 5/5 stars
  • Honor Among Thieves (The Honors, #1) by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre – physical ARC, 4/5 stars

I finished Wandering Star and am now dying to pick up the next book in the series. However, I’m going to stay strong and try not gobble up the rest of the series quickly, but try and savor it. My goal is to hold off a couple of weeks at least before moving on to Black Moon. We’ll see how that turns out though.

I also finished Honor Among Thieves, thanks to Lilly from Lair of Books for sending me her copy of the ARC because she knew that I’d love it… and she was right!!! This book was so awesome and I loved it. The characters are all really interesting, especially Nadim. He’s basically an alien version of Abel from Defy the Stars (except with more emotion and less unintentional humor) and I’m so here for it.

What do you think you’ll read next?

  • The Shadow Hour (The Girl at Midnight, #2) by Melissa Grey
  • Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3) by Marissa Meyer
  • Fuse (Pure, #2) by Julianna Baggott

Seriously, my goal this year is to try and complete/catch up on all of the series that I’ve already started. It’s going to happen! So plan on lots of series popping up on my TBR for a while.

What are you currently reading? Did you finish any good books this past week? Not so good books? What do you plan on reading next? Leave a link to your WWW Wednesday post in the comments below!

WWW Wednesday – February 28th, 2018

Welcome to WWW Wednesday which is currently being hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words. It’s really just a place to do little update on what all you’ve been reading lately. Anyone is welcome to join, just leave a link to your post in the comments and be sure to give the appropriate credit to Sam!

The Three W’s are:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

  • Wandering Star (Zodiac, #2) by Romina Russell – physical book
  • Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View by Ben Acker – physical book
  • The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy – audiobook

I have 2 hours left to listen to on The Disappearances. My goal is to try and finish it today but we’ll see how that goes.

I haven’t made any progress on From a Certain Point of View as I ended up going out of town this past weekend. However, I have no plans this coming weekend and hope to get through more of it then. I just wish I felt more invested in these stories but I think my connection is with our beloved characters and less than 15 pages isn’t enough time for me to really connect with all of these new ones. I’m thinking that short stories just aren’t really my thing.

Oh man, I’m so glad I decided to jump back into the world of Zodiac with Wandering Star. There have been so many twists and turns in this second book that I’m just blow away. The world-building continues to be even more spectacular as well. I really wish more people would pick up this series and give it a try. It’s one hell of a ride!

What did you recently finish reading?

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  • The Belles (The Belles, #1) by Dhonielle Clayton – physical book, REVIEW

I really enjoyed this one! I was worried that all of the hype was going to build it up to much, but luckily the hype was all true! The story is incredibly engrossing and the world-building is just beautiful. However, I think the characters were a little too one dimensional but I think there’s room for growth as the series progresses.

What do you think you’ll read next?

  • Honor Among Thieves (The Honors, #1) by Rachel Caine & Ann Aguirre – physical ARC
  • Gathering Darkness (Falling Kingdoms, #3) by Morgan Rhodes – physical book
  • The Shadow Hour (The Girl at Midnight, #2) by Melissa Grey – physical book

Other than picking up Honor Among Thieves, I still want to stick with my plan to catch up on series that I’ve already started. With the final book in the Falling Kingdoms series having just been released, I can finally check another series off as soon I catch up (YAYYYYYY!). The Girl at Midnight trilogy is also fully released so make that two series that I can complete really soon. I’ll feel so accomplished when that happens, hahaha!

What books have you finished recently? What are you currently reading? What do you plan on reading next? Have you read any of the books on my list? If so, what did you think of them? Leave a link to your WWW Wednesday post in the comments below!

WWW Wednesday – February 21st, 2018

Welcome to WWW Wednesday which is currently being hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words. It’s really just a place to do little update on what all you’ve been reading lately. Anyone is welcome to join, just leave a link to your post in the comments and be sure to give the appropriate credit to Sam!

The Three W’s are:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

  • The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murpy – audiobook
  • The Belles (The Belles, #1) by Dhonielle Clayton – physical book
  • Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View by Ben Acker – physical book

I’m finally on the home stretch of The Disappearances. Things are FINALLY starting to get interesting and so I’m ready to finish this one up and find out what the hell is actually going on.

I’m almost halfway through The Belles and I’m really enjoying it so far. In the beginning, I was worried it was going to be nothing but petty drama between a bunch of girls. However, things have really started to heat up and there’s so much more going on then that and I can’t wait to find out what happens next. Also, all of the mentions of food in this book makes me super hungry… You’ve been warned!

I haven’t really picked up From A Certain Point of View since last week but since it’s expected to storm nonstop through this weekend, I plan to try and finish it up soon!

What did you recently finish reading?

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  • I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo – physical book, 3.5/5 stars, REVIEW

This was a cute contemporary read with a fun premise. However, I do think that the MC got a little carried away with her plan and I was uncomfortable by a couple of situations that she cooked up. But this book did turn me onto Korean dramas, so I count it as a win! 😉

What do you think you’ll read next?

  • Wandering Star (Zodiac, #2) by Romina Russell
  • The Shadow Hour (The Girl at Midnight, #2) by Melissa Grey
  • Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3) by Marissa Meyer

As you can see, I really want to make some progress on a few series that I’m in the middle of. I’ve been doing a really good job lately of finishing up or continuing series and that was one of my reading goals for this year. I’d like to pat myself on the back for keeping up the good work, haha!

What are you currently reading? What do you plan on reading next? Did you read any good/bad books this week? Have you read any of the books on my list? If so, what did you think of them? Leave a link to your WWW Wednesday post in the comments below!

WWW Wednesday – February 14th, 2018

Welcome to WWW Wednesday which is currently being hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words. It’s really just a place to do little update on what all you’ve been reading lately. Anyone is welcome to join, just leave a link to your post in the comments and be sure to give the appropriate credit to Sam!

The Three W’s are:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

What are you currently reading?

  • The Disappearances by Emily Bain Murphy – audiobook
  • I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo – physical book
  • Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View by Ben Acker – physical book

Still working my way through The Disappearances and From a Certain Point of View. I actually made some progress today with my audiobook, so I’m hoping that I’ve finally turned a point in this story where I actually WANT to listen to it. I also decided to pick up another book to break up all of the short stories in From a Certain Point of View. I’m enjoying I Believe in a Thing Called Love so far. It’s cute, if a tad bit silly. It did turn me onto finally trying out a k-drama, so I guess there’s that! 🙂

What did you recently finish reading?

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Rebel Spring (Falling Kingdoms, #2) by Morgan Rhodes – physical book, 5/5 stars

Ummm, can we talk about how much better this book was than the first book? I mean, I was soooo invested in this story! I even enjoyed reading from all of the different characters POVS. Also, why am I really starting to ship Magnus and Cleo? Oh, that’s right, it’s because I’m a sucker for the enemies-to-lovers trope. Yeah, I’m totally shipping those two.

What do you think you’ll read next?

  • The Belles (The Belles, #1) by Dhonielle Clayton
  • The Queen of the Tearling (The Queen of the Tearling, #1) by Erika Johansen

Next I’ll be buddy reading these two with Britt. I’ve had The Queen of the Tearling on my TBR for far too long and I can’t believe that I’m just now getting to it. I have a feeling that it’s going to be a book that I really enjoy! Also, I don’t even have to explain how excited I am to start The Belles! I’ve only been hearing good things about this book and I’m ready to dive in!

What are you currently reading? Have you finished any good books this week? What do you plan on reading next? Leave a link to your WWW Wednesday post in the comments below!

My February TBR!

Someone explain to me how it can already be February? Because I just don’t understand how it was just December yesterday and now February is tomorrow. HOW?!?!?!

Also, if some of these look similar to my January TBR, then it’s obviously because I didn’t get to them. I didn’t do the best job sticking with my original TBR, alright? I’m only human… Jeeze.

  • The Cruel Prince (The Folk of the Air, #1) by Holly Black
  • I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo
  • Rebel Spring (Falling Kingdoms, #2) by Morgan Rhodes
  • The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue (Guide, #1) by Mackenzi Lee
  • Wandering Star (Zodiac, #2) by Romina Russell
  • The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
  • Cress (The Lunar Chronicles, #3) by Marissa Meyer
  • The Belles (The Belles, #1) by Dhonielle Clayton – Hype or Like Friday BOTM
  • Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View by Ben Acker
  • The Shadow Hour (The Girl at Midnight, #1) by Melissa Grey
  • The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher
  • Tower of Dawn (Throne of Glass, #6) by Sarah J. Maas

Let’s be honest here, I’m also a mood reader so we’ll see if I actually get to all of these or decide to switch it up like I did in January. I’m just really cool that way. 😉

What do plan on reading in February? Have you read any of the books on my TBR? If so, what did you think of them?