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Friday, March 10, 2017

Friday 56! March 10, 2017

The Friday 56 is a weekly blog meme hosted by Freda’s Voice.

1. Grab a book, any book.

2. Turn to page 56 or 56% in your eReader.

3. Find any sentence, or few, just don't spoil it.

4. Post it.

"Do you know how much Gansey senior is worth? I wonder if he knows what his kid spends all his time on. Man sometimes these entitled little bastards make me want to slit my wrists."

From:The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvaterc

Have a great weekend :)

Wendy

Thursday, March 9, 2017

Wow it feels like I've been on a mini break for a lifetime! But I'm glad to be back and getting into my routines. IDK about you guys but March is a pretty busy month for me. Starting very early in the month I have my birthday and after that the birthdays just keep coming... too many to count. I'm also glad to see the weather warming up a bit and slowly transitioning into spring⚘. With so much going on I decided to do a T.M.I. post. (To Much Info).

My TMI of the week is that I'm facing some serious reading slump! I can't seem to shake it off and I'm finding it rather frustrating. So I decided to change that, I've had enough. Lol

So incase your in a reading slump, try these few tips.

1. Disconnect

From it all! Turn your TV off, your laptop, your ipod, and most importantly...your phone! My mind already runs 100 miles so trying to read while checking my likes on Instagram is a huge NO for me. + I get easily distracted. (I think I might have ADD + OCD...its complicated). So Just turn all devices off.

2. Explore Your Options

If you are not satisfied with what you are reading at the moment. PUT IT DOWN. I've made the mistake talking myself out of putting the book down and I just didn't like it once I finished it, not really giving the book a fair chance. So why not explore your bookshelf and find something that will make reading enjoyable again.

3. Change It Up

Maybe its my surroundings? I'm so use to reading in my bedroom, while winding down for bed that I end up falling asleep cuddling my book lol. (TMI?) So I decided to read during my 15min. breaks at work. A few options that I might consider is outside reading, library, and a coffee shop. Spice up your reading ;)

4. Enjoyable

Make sure you are enjoying yourself and the book. Remember reading is for your enjoyment. So ENJOY it.

5. Every step counts

Do whatever is needed to cast away the dark evil spells of reading slumps. Lol. Even if it is re-reading your favorite book of all times, watching booktubers on YouTube, checking others current reads on goodreads, and taking a mini break. Every step counts.

I hope these tips help anyone in a reading slump, and if you have any cool tips and tricks that helped you. Put them in the comments below so I can try them out for myself :) Help me help you, help you help me.

Happy Thrilly Thursday

Xo,

Wendy

Wednesday, March 8, 2017

"Waiting On" Wednesday #24: Hunted

"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted by Jill at Breaking The Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we're eagerly anticipating

Title: Hunted
Author: Meagan Spooner
Publisher: HarperTeen
Expected publication: March 14th
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

Beauty knows the Beast’s forest in her bones—and in her blood. Though she grew up with the city’s highest aristocrats, far from her father’s old lodge, she knows that the forest holds secrets and that her father is the only hunter who’s ever come close to discovering them.

So when her father loses his fortune and moves Yeva and her sisters back to the outskirts of town, Yeva is secretly relieved. Out in the wilderness, there’s no pressure to make idle chatter with vapid baronessas…or to submit to marrying a wealthy gentleman. But Yeva’s father’s misfortune may have cost him his mind, and when he goes missing in the woods, Yeva sets her sights on one prey: the creature he’d been obsessively tracking just before his disappearance.

Deaf to her sisters’ protests, Yeva hunts this strange Beast back into his own territory—a cursed valley, a ruined castle, and a world of creatures that Yeva’s only heard about in fairy tales. A world that can bring her ruin or salvation. Who will survive: the Beauty, or the Beast

What are you waiting for this Wednesday? Let us know in the comment section below.

-Shon

Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Tina Reviews: Blood for Blood

Blood for Blood written by Ryan Graudin
Published November 1st 2016 by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Genres: Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Alternate History, Young Adult

Page: 481
Rating: 5 of 5 stars
Review by: Tina

Synopsis

For the resistance in the Third Reich, the war may be over, but the fight has just begun. Death camp survivor Yael, who has the power to skinshift, is on the run: the world has just seen her shoot and kill Hitler. But the truth of what happened is far more complicated, and its consequences are deadly. Yael and her unlikely comrades dive into enemy territory to try to turn the tide against Hitler’s army, and there is no alternative but to see their mission through to the end, whatever the cost.

Review

Such an unbelievable conclusion to the Wolf by Wolf duology. The escape, the fight, the tragedies, I could not put the book down. The story is just as amazing as the first book. I would like to enjoy another book if the author is willing to write about Yael's life after the Resistance.

Monday, March 6, 2017

Manic Monday #11: YA Book I Dislike / Hate

This month I'm hope to get back into reading. But, before I fall in love with all the new books I got last month. Let me talk about some books I don't like.

Once again I was on YouTube and I saw that one of the booktubers I follow posted a new videos on YA books she dislike. Out of all the books she listed, I read one. So I did a search for a similar videos and I discover that I am not alone.

Disclaimer. The following list is my own opinion. These are books that I personally do not like. I'm sure you might see one of your favorite book on this list.

1. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
First book was good. The second book was so so. But this book! Why does this book even exist?

2. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
Bella Swan, could anyone be more annoying? Edward is one of the least impressive characters ever.

3. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (click here)

4. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkin (click here)

5. A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab (click here)

What are some book that you dislike / hate? Let us know in the comments down below.

Sunday, March 5, 2017

Sunday Post #6: Week in Review

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog. You can find more info here: Sunday Post Meme.

Sorry for the late post. Last week was not the best of week for us. Tina is the only one who did any reading last week. Wendy was celebrating her birthday and I was out of town.

The Valiant by Lesley Livingston

Long May She Reign by Rhiannon Thomas

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Ever the Hunted by Erin Summerill

King's Cage by Victoria Aveyard

LDK Vol. 6 (L♥DK #6) by Ayu Watanabe

Fate of Flames by Sarah Raughley

A Torch Against the Night by Sabaa Tahir

Last Week On The Blog:

Tina Reviews: Wolf by Wolf
Shon's February Reading Wrap Up & Book Haul
Shon March 2017 TBR & Most Anticipated Releases!!

HAPPY READING!!!

Saturday, March 4, 2017

Shon March 2017 TBR & Most Anticipated Releases!!

Hello Bookworms!!!

It's March already, where is the time going? New month, new books. And after not reading for the past two months, I've set my goal a little higher this month. There are so many books that I want to read. I'm 13 books behind on Goodreads reading challenge.

Here's my list so far!