A detailed look at last week’s reading habits: The weekly wrap includes three books read and one DNF. I discovered a new favourite romance and discuss an anticipated TBR and upcoming eARC review.
Updates
| Last Week’s Blog Updates | Last Week’s Goodreads Reviews |
|---|---|
| 📖 Magnetic and Delicious: The Lie by Karla Sorensen 📖 The Weekly Wrap: September 6th to September 12th | 📚 Jacinth by T.L. Hamilton [DNF @ 79%] |
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Weekly Review
What I’ve Read This Week
Key: 🔁 re-read | ❌ DNF | 📜 from my Up Next shelf | 📲 eARC
- The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren ⭐️⭐️⭐️
- A Nordic King (Nordic Royals, #3) by Karina Halle ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Jacinth (Jewels Cafe, #1) by T.L. Hamilton ❌
My Reading Progress
While I didn’t read many books – by my standards – last week, the books I did read were great. In fact, I read one of my new favourite romances: The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood. It’s the most perfect grumpy-sunshine and fake dating romance, which is a feat considering it’s told strictly from the heroine’s POV. I also loved all the commentary on working in academia.
Of course, once I made a plan to post my August Wrap, I got swamped with school 😅. I am committed to catching up on my Monthly Wraps before mid-October. So, hopefully, the general deadline doesn’t jinx me.
Up Next Shelf Progress
A reminder: my Up Next Shelf is comprised of all the unread books I want to read and have purchased.
None last week, which is unfortunate considering I’m itching to do another book haul 🙈.
Want to Read Updates
You will like House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland if you appreciate:
✨ YA Urban Fantasy
✨ Horror
✨ Grimm Inspired
✨ Sisterhood
You will like The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne if you appreciate:
✨ High Fantasy
✨ Norse Inspired (based on Beowulf and Ragnarok)
✨ Character Driven
✨ Found Family
The Upcoming Week
To Be Read
Long Bright River by Liz Moore has been at the back of my mind for the past few weeks and I decided it’s time I actually read it! I love character-driven plots so I’m excited the book focuses on the main character’s relationship with her sister.
It’s been quite a while since I read a book that’s first a mystery/thriller. However, I think the introspective look at their relationship will ground the mystery and larger narrative on the opioid crisis.
To Look Forward To This Week
Get the Book: 🇨🇦
Releasing on Thursday (September 23rd) is Melanie Moreland’s Harvest of Love. The book is a continuation of her Insta-Spark series. And, since the romance borders on insta-love (hence the name of the series), it’s been rebranded with the pseudonym: M. Moreland. This creates a clear differentiation between her romance novels, allowing readers to set their expectations accordingly.
My review of Harvest of Love will be posted on Thursday as well. I love how Moreland was able to blend the instant connection and sweet romance with a more serious – and relevant in COVID – topic: burnout.
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