What Are You Currently Reading? (5)

It's been a few weeks since I last made a post like this. Last time, I shared four books I was considering picking up next. Since then, I've read three of those four books! So now I feel like it's time to share what's next for me as we head into the weekend!

But first, my most recent read...

Crave by Tracy Wolff

My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is right about this place or the other students in it. Here I am, a mere mortal among gods…or monsters. I still can’t decide which of these warring factions I belong to, if I belong at all. I only know the one thing that unites them is their hatred of me.

Then there’s Jaxon Vega. A vampire with deadly secrets who hasn’t felt anything for a hundred years. But there’s something about him that calls to me, something broken in him that somehow fits with what’s broken in me.

Which could spell death for us all.

Because Jaxon walled himself off for a reason. And now someone wants to wake a sleeping monster, and I’m wondering if I was brought here intentionally—as the bait.

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How much I've read: 592 pages (the entire book)

Thoughts: THIS BOOK MADE ME SO HAPPY. I started it the day after the Midnight Sun announcement, and it did exactly what I wanted it to do--soothed the Twilight-shaped hole in my heart. It's definitely its own thing, but with enough nods to the series I love that I was on cloud 9. Plus. Man. That ending. I cannot wait for book 2!!


Now, next for me...

Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin

The hotly anticipated sequel to the New York Times and IndieBound bestseller Serpent & Dove—packed with even steamier romance and darker magic—is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.

After narrowly escaping death at the hands of the Dames Blanches, Lou, Reid, Coco, and Ansel are on the run from coven, kingdom, and church—fugitives with nowhere to hide.

To elude the scores of witches and throngs of chasseurs at their heels, Lou and Reid need allies. Strong ones. But protection comes at a price, and the group is forced to embark on separate quests to build their forces. As Lou and Reid try to close the widening rift between them, the dastardly Morgane baits them in a lethal game of cat and mouse that threatens to destroy something worth more than any coven.

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How many pages I've read: 0

Thoughts: I haven't officially started this yet, but I AM starting it this weekend. A few of my best friends who also were lucky enough to land e-ARCs and I are going to buddy read it, and I'm so excited! Serpent & Dove was one of my top favorite reads of last year (and also of all time, tbh), so I'm kind of bouncing off the walls looking forward to diving into this one and spending time with Reid and Lou and all the characters I love. Will it hurt me? Probably. BUT IT'LL BE SO WORTH IT I KNOW IT.

Now I want to know! What are you reading this weekend? What do you think of what I'll be picking up?? :)

What Are You Currently Reading? (4)

Hello, friends! I hope you're all doing well and staying healthy. I've been working a lot and writing a lot of fanfiction and *gaspgaspgasp* reading a whole bunch! I'm actually three books ahead on my Goodreads goal, which is a huge improvement over my however many books I was behind only a couple of weeks ago. This weekend I'm kind of at an impasse because I...have no idea what exactly I'm picking up next. 

But let me show you what I'm working with!

Lost Star by Rebecca Royce

Evander wants her…

Trapped in stasis, Sienna reaches out to her caretakers with her mind. Awakened to the war, she must confront not only why the remains of the distant corporation wants her but her own chances at survival with the viruses riddling her system. The new crew of the Artemis will do anything to keep her safe though they long to defeat the overlords who have wreaked so much havoc.

They will do anything to protect her…

Super Soldiers Blaze, Anders, Corbin, and Kellan tease her with their blunt attitudes and artless charm. Human doctor Wade figured out the solution to hold the viruses at bay and wake the siren whose voice sustains him. Trenton, the wickedly talented human pilot, will use every skill he has to keep Artemis in fighting form. The ancient ship has her work cut out for her when a seventh soul inserts himself into their crew, stealing Sienna and possibly her heart.

As the Wings of Artemis races to its epic conclusion, Sienna will have to trust her heart and these men to save the galaxy or die in the attempt.

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*Releases May 27th & will be available through KindleUnlimited!*

How much I've read: 255 pages (aka the entire book)

Thoughts: Okay, so I blew through this entire book last Sunday. It's the upcoming installment of one of my all-time favorite series, and once it landed in my inbox I really had no choice but to binge. So I did. And it was so freaking GOOD. It's reverse harem, and all the guys are amazing. I keep trying to pick a favorite and then change my mind...maybe someday I'll be able to definitively narrow it down. Only two chapters into it I was smiling my face off. It was everything I wanted. And if you enjoy reverse harem, I strongly recommend the Wings of Artemis series. 

After reading Lost Star, I read another reverse harem book called Jane's Team. It was entertaining but not amazing. After that, I re-read book 2 of the Veil Diaries series, which is also RH. I considered re-reading through book 5 so I could continue on to book 6 (which is where I left off back when I was reading this series in the first place) buuuut after looking at the sample of book 6 I'm not sure it's going to hit the spot the way I want it to and I'm terrified of being disappointed so I've shelved that idea for now.

Which leaves me here. I'm kind of in an RH mood but no RH books seem to be sticking out to me. Here's a few books I'm considering picking up next:

Angie's Gladiator: It is no secret I've been working my way through Ruby Dixon's books. First Bound to the Battle God, then Ice Planet Barbarians, then Sworn to the Shadow God, and now Icehome. While some of her books are better to me than others, all of them so far have been at least good. Most of them have been more than good. And the romance continues to be top notch. Especially Icehome--the first three books of the series were super strong. I think this is the highest contender for me because I know I'm going to get something that will warm my heart and it'll be a quick read that won't bog me down. Wins all around!

I Temporarily Do: This one was free so I grabbed it and it checks all my boxes. Fake relationship? Check. Fluff? Check. Humor? Check. I've read multiple reviews and I have high hopes that I'll enjoy this one. So I'm eyeing it up big time...but idk if it's exactly what I'm in the mood for at this moment. 

From Blood and Ash: I have this one in ebook and paperback and I keep looking at it and I kind of feel an urge to read it. And it's JLA so I KNOW it's going to be good. But. It's high fantasy. And high fantasy takes time to get into--because world building. Not sure I'm in a patient enough reading mindset quite yet. But hopefully soon? Or maybe I'll just take the plunge? We'll see, I suppose!

Crave: This has been compared to Twilight and that has me drooling. Literally the only reason I didn't read Crave the day I bought it was because I'm nervous to have to wait for the sequel. I'm here for vampires every day of my life, and I'm so here for something Twilight-esque. If the comparisons are even close, it'll be wonderful. But possible cliffhangers and waiting for sequels concern me, so we'll see how long I hold out before I just binge the f out of this beauty.

So that's what's going on for me, reading-wise. Now I'd love to know! What are you reading? And any guidance on the books I'm looking at to pick up next?? :)

Crush by Tracy Wolff ~ Cover Reveal

Jaxon and Grace’s story continues in New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff’s captivating sequel to Crave. 

I’m in the fight of my life. For my humanity. For Jaxon. And for the world I’ve only just begun to be a part of. I’m all in, even if saving the people I love means I risk losing myself forever.

Crave by Tracy Wolff ~ Review & Giveaway

Available April 7th from Entangled Teen

My whole world changed when I stepped inside the academy. Nothing is right about this place or the other students in it. Here I am, a mere mortal among gods…or monsters. I still can’t decide which of these warring factions I belong to, if I belong at all. I only know the one thing that unites them is their hatred of me.

Then there’s Jaxon Vega. A vampire with deadly secrets who hasn’t felt anything for a hundred years. But there’s something about him that calls to me, something broken in him that somehow fits with what’s broken in me.

Which could spell death for us all.

Because Jaxon walled himself off for a reason. And now someone wants to wake a sleeping monster, and I’m wondering if I was brought here intentionally—as the bait.

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I'm so grateful to Entangled Teen for sending me this book early.  I will admit that I love the cover but I wasn't sure I had time to read it.  One evening, I picked it up to just look a bit.  I wasn't intending to start reading it.  But... the best laid plans.

Yeah, the story pulled me in from the beginning with the humor, the mystery and the sexy guy who can't seem to leave Grace alone.  Who can resist a girl being forced to relocate to an Alaskan boarding school and meeting an incredible gorgeous guy who wants her to leave immediately.  Not this reader.  

The story is a bit of a mystery as Grace tries to figure out who's trying to kill her and why everyone hates her.  I could see the different monsters around her but she took a little longer to figure it out.  It may have been the altitude sickness or the failed attempts on her life clouding her mind.  Not to mention the massive castle where she lives.  Mostly, I think she had fallen for Jaxon.

I love both of these characters.  Grace has just lost her parents and her only family is in Alaska.  She's trying to adjust to the life altering lose and everything around her being strange.  Despite people being incredibly mean to her, she has a kind heart.  Even in her first meeting with Jaxon when he tried to throw her out of the castle, she found a way to make a connection with him.  I admired her spirit.  She stood up to people and didn't let them walk all over her.  She kept trying.  And something she says at the end of the book speaks to her character so much.  I won't spoil anything by telling you what it was.

As for Jaxon, I thought I hated him at first.  He was really mean to Grace.  Okay, she may not know it but he's got his feeling on lock down.  The problem was that she melted his ice.  From that first meeting, she makes a connection with him.  He's rocked by that.  It was so fun to watch him try to avoid her, try to ignore her.  Yeah, good luck with that.  In the end, I fell for Jaxon.  When I learned his story, I was so happy Grace was able to melt his ice.  They belong together.  

I'm completely in love with this world and cannot wait for more.  I adore magic that exists right in the middle of our normal world.   I enjoyed the many monsters that were at the school.  One in particular made me mad.  He seemed nice and all but he made poor life choices.  I would have been okay if Jaxon had removed the problem.   Another character, I saw through her happy smile but wasn't sure what she was planning.  I did not trust her though.  While I was figuring out a lot as we went along, I didn't see that ending coming at all.  Take about cliffhanger.  I need book two NOW.

I have something to say about the people who think this is a poor knockoff of Twilight.  No.  Just no.  People!  One or two small plot points are similar but that's where things end.  Jaxon is so not Edward and Grace is nothing like Bella - THANK GOODNESS.  Because as much as I may have loved Twilight, Crave is so much better.

Pre-order this book and schedule some time on release day to devour it.  You will be glad you did.  Then I won't be alone waiting for more.

                                             

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