This is five more relatively hyped books from varying genres that I have heard enough about that I want to pick them up at some point this year!
Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas
Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire
I think I am on the cusp of a reading slump!! It’s already the 10th July and so far I have only completed 3 books, one of which was a novella … usually at this time of the month I’ve already read around 6-8 books and am itching to continue on and read something else but I’m just not in the mood at the moment. Coming off that fantastic reading month I had in June I had high hopes to ride that wave into July but no such luck. I started reading the long way to a small angry planet on Monday and as of today I am still only 100 pages in. I am actually really enjoying the storyline so far but I don’t have that drive to pick the book up and actually finish. I don’t know if I should just start something else that’s maybe a little more fast paced or try to push through? I’ve had this kind of situation happen before and I ended up not reading anything for close to a month and I definitely don’t want that to happen again! There’s just too many books on my TBR that I’ve been looking forward to reading, I don’t have time for a reading slump.. I think I might try some of my other options that I have on hand and try to kick start my reading drive again!
Happy Reading 📚
I’ve still been regularly perusing my local library, checking whats available and what’s new. Since my last update I have already returned all of the books and have loaned out these new ones. I had to give up on Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson, I just kept putting off reading it and having to renew it until I just thought you know what I’ll just return it and when I’m actually motivated to read it I will just borrow it again. I didn’t want to prevent someone else from reading it while it just sat in my possession. I have already read Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng and loved it and I am currently in the middle of the long way to a small angry planet by Becky Chambers and I am really enjoying it so far!
Happy Reading📚
I’ve always loved Pokémon! Every time a new game comes out I have to buy it. My nephew just recently got very invested in Pokémon cards which I was low-key proud of, and I took him to watch Detective Pikachu which is now his favourite movie EVER! So when I saw this tag I knew I had to give it a go!
Favourite Contemporary
Eliza and her Monsters by Francesca Zappia
a hot fire romance
Fix Her Up by Tessa Gray
a flowing, easy to read book
Prince Charming by Rachel Hawkins
a book that kept you buzzing long after finishing
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
your favourite first book in a series
There’s too many …. from my recent reads I would have to say
Red Sister by Mark Lawrence
cold as ice character(s) Continue reading “Pokemon Book Tag (Gotta Read Em All)”
Cute!
This was my second foray into Christina Lauren’s work and I was pleasantly surprised. Because I had loved The Unhoneymooners so much I tried not to set my expectations too high because I didn’t want to be disappointed but I really loved this read!
Hazel and Josh went to college together and though they never dated Josh sure got an eyeful of Hazel when he walked in on her with one of his room-mates. She also puked on his shoes and wrote him a confession via email when she was high on medication after having her wisdom teeth out. Ten years later life throws them back together and they try their absolute best to not end up with each other!
I really vibed with Hazel’s character. I loved her spontaneous nature and her willingness to just be herself and not care what other people think. But at the same time she was aware of the fact that maybe some people might not be able to understand her or tolerate her behaviour without being embarrassed. Her arc was subtle but still important in the context of the story. She distanced herself from potential partners for so long because of her personality, especially when she reunited with Tyler; she reverted back to how she was making excuses for his remarks and dimming herself. I loved when she finally just told him to go f*ck himself, and decided that she was enough and wouldn’t change herself to be with someone else.
I think Josh contrasted perfectly with Hazel. Their banter especially was super entertaining to read. He came across as quite rigid and reserved at the start of the book. He’s very organised whereas Hazel is like a tornado ripping through everything. I liked how we see him gradually get more comfortable around Hazel especially when they are thrown together so much and he is kind of forced to deal with her. It’s definitely cute to see him try to be standoffish with her but she still worms her way into his life whether he likes it or not.
The book was very fast paced and engaging, I finished it in like one sitting. I liked the diversity in the characters and I think they came across as quite relatable. I don’t think the premise was really all that unique but the execution of the plot was just right for me. I think the ending was a little too perfect in a way, but I was invested enough that I was happy with the outcome!
⭐️5/5 stars I cringed, I laughed, I swooned, all the feels!
Amy Leigh Reads 