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Showing posts with label 2017. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2017. Show all posts

December 28, 2017

Top Ten Books I Read In 2017 & Plans (Sort Of) For 2018!


I know it's been so long since I have been here on my blog. Let me see if I can remember how to do everything. (Seriously. It took me ten minutes to remember how to add a link on here. LOL!)

As most of you know this has been a crazy year for me. A lot of bad, a lot of good as well, but mostly my entire life has changed completely. That can be tough to deal with and therefore I know I haven't been keeping up with blogging, my Bookstagram, or even reading that much really. But enough about all of that!

Anyway, I have managed to read a decent amount of books this year somehow and I wanted to share with you my top ten books I read in 2017!!

In no particular order, here they are! 


I also wanted to share my biggest disappointment of 2017. This is not my lowest rated book of the year, but one that I really expected to love and I was extremely let down.

Sleeping Beauties



To be honest I don't think Sleeping Beauties is a BAD book. The issue I had is that there is too much social commentary in the book and not enough entertainment. I'm all for books having something important to say, but for me at the end of the day a book needs to entertain me. Particularly if it's a fictional novel.


As for 2018 my plan for the year is to not have a plan! Okay, sort of. I have a few things I want to do in 2018. I would like to get back to my blog more, I would like to do more mini reviews so I don't stress too much, I would like to make more of an effort to be consistent with my bookstagram again, and I would like to read more of the books I own and books that I have borrowed from people. I have also considered revamping my blog a bit and changing some things. I have no clue what 2018 will bring, but I'll do the best I can to meet any goals I set for myself!

So, how was your 2017?!?!

 What are some of the best/worst books you read? Biggest disappointments?

Also, for 2018 what are your plans/goals/challenges/etc?




December 13, 2016

Top Ten Tuesday- Books I MUST Read In 2017!!

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly feature/meme hosted here at The Broke and the Bookish. This week's topic is Top Ten Books I'm Looking Forward To For The First Half Of 2017! 

I can't wait for 2017, especially as far as books go! There are so many books coming out that I can't wait to read. I think it will be a great year reading wise. I had a hard time narrowing it down for this list so I included some extras! 

*Click on images to view on Goodreads.*

1. Little Heaven By: Nick Cutter 

Expected Publication Date: 1/10/17


2. Beautiful Broken Girls By: Kim Savage 

Expected Publication Date: 2/21/17


3. Strange the Dreamer By: Laini Taylor 

Expected Publication Date: 3/28/17


4. Now I Rise By: Kiersten White 

Expected Publication Date: 6/27/17


5. Caraval By: Stephanie Garber

Expected Publication Date: 1/31/17


6. Flame in the Mist By: Renee Ahdieh 

Expected Publication Date: 5/2/17


7. A Crown of Wishes By: Roshani Chokshi

Expected Publication Date: 3/28/17


8. Frostblood By: Elly Blake

Expected Publication Date: 1/10/17


9. The Crown's Fate By: Evelyn Skye 

Expected Publication Date: 5/16/17


10. Alone By: Scott Sigler 

Expected Publication Date: 3/7/17



Notable Mentions:

Blood Rose Rebellion By: Rosalyn Eves

Expected Publication Date: 3/28/17


Lifeblood By: Gena Showalter

Expected Publication Date: 2/28/17


Empress of A Thousand Skies By: Rhoda Belleza

Expected Publication Date: 2/7/17


The Chosen By: JR Ward

Expected Publication Date: 4/4/17


Wintersong By: S. Jae-Jones

Expected Publication Date: 2/7/17


The Bone Witch By: Rin Chupeco 

Expected Publication Date: 3/7/17


So that's it for my Top Ten (and then some) Books I'm Looking Forward To For The First Half Of 2017! I hope all of these will be as great as I'm hoping. Also, is it just me or are most of the book covers for 2017 insanely GORGEOUS?!! What books are you looking forward to for the first half of 2017? Are you looking forward to any of these as well? 





May 4, 2016

Waiting on Wednesday- Caraval By: Stephanie Garber

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly meme/feature hosted here at Breaking the Spine. The idea behind it is to share upcoming releases that we can't wait to get our hands on!

My pick this week is Caraval By: Stephanie Garber. Guys, this one sounds REALLY good!! I want to know everything about Caraval!! Is it really only a game? I think this one will have a lot of atmosphere and intrigue. It sure does seem like one that will have some great fantasy elements and hopefully a few twists and turns too! I can't wait to see what happens with Scarlett and her sister Tella. Sorry to post about this one so soon since it's not coming out till 2017, but I'm looking forward to this one A LOT. 

Expected Publication Date: January 10, 2017

Gosh, I just LOVE that cover. It's so gorgeous. Is anyone else excited to read Caraval? What are you waiting on this Wednesday?