Most Anticipated 2021 Book Releases | Blogmas Day 12

Happy Christmas Eve!
Welcome to day 12 of blogmas and the final day for me!

Today I’m going to share some books I’m excited to be released in 2021!

In order of release:

Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore

Release date:19/01/2021

I can’t believe we’re getting another Graceling book!!
It was the first series I read after discovering Booktube and Bookstagram and I adored it! I’m so very happy to be returning to that world.

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Beneath the Keep by Erika Johansen

Release date: 11/02/2021

Another series I read ages ago gets a sequel!!
I couldn’t be more excited to learn more about this world and characters. I loved the originally trilogy, despite that ending.

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A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth

Release date:23/02/2021

I’m pretty sure this is about fae… anything with fae and I am SOLD! It’s also LGBT and I believe WLW.
That cover too! Simply stunning.

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Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

Release date: 16/03/2021

I was kindly gifted an ARC of this and it sounds so good, I cannot wait to pick it up!

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Way of the Argosi by Sebastien de Castell

Release date: 22/04/2021

Super excited to learn more about one of my favourite characters of all time! This is a prequel to the Spellslinger series, which I highly recommend if you haven’t read it already!

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Sisters of the Snake by Sasha & Sarena Nanua

Release date: 15/06/2021

I don’t know much about this one but I saw it on twitter and immediately added it to my tbr. Look at that cover!!

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A Dance with the Fae Rogue by Elise Kova

Release date: 03/11/2021

After reading A Deal with the Elf King in November, I am so exciting to read this companion novel. It’s a fantasy romance with fae, need I say more?!

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Merry Christmas + Happy Holidays!

That is blogmas concluded for another year!
Here are all my blogmas post from 2020:

Day 1: November Wrap Up
Day 2: December TBR
Day 3: Book Review: The Switch
Day 4: 12 Days of Christmas Book Tag
Day 5: Alternatives to Audible
Day 6: 21 Books I Want to Read in 2021
Day 7: Book Review: Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert
Day 8: Disappointing Reads 2020
Day 9: Christmas Song Book Tag
Day 10: Book Review: King of Elfhame by Holly Black
Day 11: Fantasy/Sci-fi Romance Recs

21 Books I Want to Read in 2021 | Blogmas Day 6

Happy Saturday and welcome to day 6 of blogmas!
It’s that time of year where every starts thinking about next year’s reading goals and plans…
So, here I am listing some books I want to read next year! These are all older books (no 2021 releases) or books that have been on my tbr forever!

Let’s start with the Adult books:

The Burning White by Brent Weeks

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab

Traitor’s Blade by Sebastien de Castell

Words of Radiance by Brandon Sanderson

Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson

Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson

Dark Matter by Blake Crouch

YA Books:

Oh my Gods by Alexandra Sheppard

Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater

The Secret Commonwealth by Philip Pullman

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski

Queen of the Conquered by Kacen Callender

Daughters of Nri by Reni K. Amayo

Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett

With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo

The Raven and the Dove by Kaitlyn Davis

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What books do you want to get to in 2021?

December TBR | Blogmas Day 2

Welcome to Blogmas Day 2!

Today I’m doing my TBR for the month… I never do TBRs because I can never stick to them. Let’s hope I actually can this time. There’s quite a few books I want to squeeze in before the end of the year, but unfortunately, I have deadlines in January so I won’t be able to read tons. I’ll try and make this TBR realistic haha.

Wrapped Up in You by Talia Hibbert

I love Talia Hibbert and I’ve wanted to read a festive book literally every year and I never get around to it. I’m finally doing! PLUS, I’m actually reading it for Maddy’s (MissMaddyChats) Book Club; BookyChats! I will also be reviewing it once I finish, so look out for that.

How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black

This book is so stunning. It’s actually my current read but I thought I’d mention it anyway!

The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab

I have seen nothing but amazing things about this, I need to pick it up. I have been meaning to read more Schwab for ages now, I’m starting with this!

Dance of Thieves by Mary E Pearson

I’ve been wanting to read this for like a year now. I’m going to finally pick it up this month. I loved The Remnant Chronicles and cannot wait to be back in that world!

…If I read anything more than this, that would be amazing, but I don’t want to set myself up for failure so this is all I am anticipating reading!

What’s on your TBR this month? Are you trying to cram in as many reads as possible?

The End of the Year Book Tag 2020

Hey guys!
Hope you’re all doing well!
Today I’m doing The End of the Year Book Tag, I’ve seen this flying about and thought I’d do it too.

Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?

I always finish books I start within a month, so I don’t really have any.

Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?

I feel like The Invisible Life of Addie Larue would be a great transition book!

Is there a new release you’re still waiting for?

I don’t think so… I haven’t been keeping up with new releases.
Let me know if there are any December releases I should look out for!

What are three books you want to read before the end of the year?

The Burning White by Brent Weeks
How the King of Elfhame Learned to Hate Stories by Holly Black
Dance of Thieves by Mary E Pearson.

Is there a book you think could still shock you and become your favorite book of the year?

Possibly Addie Larue?
I’ve heard some mixed things about it. People either seem to really love it or really hate it. I like everything I’ve read by Schwab so far, so I’m hopeful!

Have you already started making reading plans for 2021?
Kind of. But not really for the first half of 2021.
I’m in my final year of university and so I’ll be crazy busy until I finish in May/June. I cannot wait to be done and completely free to read whatever I want!!

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What book do you want to read before the year ends?

Leave a link if you’ve done this tag too!
Also let me know your thoughts on any of the books I’ve mentioned.

Recent/Upcoming Fantasy/Sci-fi Books by Black Authors on My TBR

Hey guys!
I’m trying to diversify my TBR and in light of the BLM I have been exposed to so many books I hadn’t previously heard about! Some of these have been on my TBR a while and some are new additions.

 

Queen of the Conquered by Kacen Callender

I have the audiobook for this and I’m excited to get to it soon! I have so many audiobooks this month, I think it’s going to have to wait until July/August.

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The Rage of Dragons by Evan Winter

I have been meaning to read this since it came out. I wanted to wait for the paperback, as it would be cheaper but then I ended up liking the cover for the hardback better… Now it’s out of stock. *sigh*

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The City We Became by N.K Jemisin

I have yet to read a Jemisin book… I know shame on me. I own two of her books already so I will be reading them soon. I really like the sound of this one! All her books sound so unique and cool, cannot wait to get to them!

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The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow

I love sci-fi yet I don’t read enough of it. I especially don’t read much diverse sci-fi, which I definitely need to amend that! The premise sounds interesting, so I’m hopeful!
Side note – the cover is gorgeous!

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Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron

I got rejected for the NetGalley arc so I’ll have to wait for this to be released. [sad face]
I love retellings!! I need more retellings in my life, always. Cinderella is not as retold often, so I’m eager to see this version!

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Here’s two audiobooks I listened to recently, I recommend giving them a listen.
Both are fantasy-ish but have really important themes and messages in them. They’re must reads, in my opinion.

*Black Girl Unlimited by Echo Brown

Review here!

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*The Deep by Rivers Soloman

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Have you read any of these? / What SFF books by black authors are you excited for?

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UK Charities to Donate to for #BlackLivesMatter

May Wrap Up & Mostly Black June TBR 2020

Hi guys!
Happy June!

May wasn’t the best reading month for me, I had finals and my mental health was suffering. I didn’t manage to read as much as I wanted but I still read a few. I’ll keep the wrap up portion pretty short, I won’t discuss each book in this post, I will link my reviews if you wish to know my thoughts!

Firstly, I listened to the audiobook of Sofia Khan is Not Obliged by Ayisha Malik

Rating: 3 Stars
Review here 

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Next, I finished The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg

Rating: 3 Stars
Review here

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Lastly, I finished  *Beach Read by Emily Henry

Rating: 5 Stars
Review here

Here’s hoping I finally get out of my reading slump in June.
I will be posting my TBR soon, keep an eye out for that!

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Currently reading: 
House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas – After having to put this down for over a week I want to get back into this and finish it.

June TBR

With everything going on with the #BlackLivesMatter movement, I’ve decided to prioritise Black authors this month so I can promote their books as much as possible. I have loads of books by Black authors I haven’t read so I will be trying to get through as many as possible this month!

Definite reads:

Let Me Hear a Rhyme by Tiffany D. Jackson

(Audiobook)

I’d never heard of this book before seeing it on my library’s app; it was available right away so I borrowed it. The premise sounds intriguing and it is by a Black author, so perfect!

 

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Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo

Another audiobook from my library. I requested this when it first came out last month and I’m still waiting for it to be available but it estimates June 24th, so hopefully, I’ll manage to finish it before June ends!

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*Take a Hint, Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert

Sequel to Get a Life, Chloe Brown.

 I am blessed that I have a NetGalley arc of this! I LOVED the first one (which I kinda wanna reread it before this?!) I cannot wait to read this one! This is one of my highly anticipated reads of 2020. I know it’s going to be a goodie!
(Plus, hello faking dating trope!)

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Full Disclosure by Camryn Garrett

This is LGBT+ – perfect for pride month!
It features a HIV positive character, which I’ve never read about before, I’m looking forward to learning more about it.

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Some other Black authored books I own that are potential reads:

The Fifth Season by N.K Jemisin
Queenie by Candice Carty-Williams
The Good Luck Girls by Charlotte Nicole Davis
With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo
Slay by Brittney Morris
The Book of Phoenix by Nnedi Okorafor
Queen of the Conquered by Kacen Callender (Audiobook)
Daughters of Nri by Reni K. Amayo (Audiobook)
The Killing Moon by N.K. Jemisin

Would love to know your thoughts on any of these if you’ve read them!

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Check out my previous post for a list of UK charities to support Black people & equality in the UK.

Star Wars TBR | May the 4th

Happy Star Wars Day!

As a huge Star Wars fan I, of course, had to celebrate May the 4th with a Star Wars-themed post. I have already done the Star Wars Book Tag, so I thought I’d change it up this year. Today I’m going to be sharing the books I want to read from the new canon!

 

Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray

You cannot go wrong with Claudia Gray. Out of the few books I’ve read from the new canon, hers have by far been the best. I’m not normally a prequel fan, the films are memes, let’s be real but I’m willing to read anything Claudia writes in the SW universe.

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Star Wars: Resistance Reborn by Rebecca Roanhorse

I think all the books I’ve read in the SW canon have been set before the new trilogy, so I definitely need to remedy that! I love these characters and I’m interested to see what this will add to the films.

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Queen’s Shadow by E. K. Johnston

Yes, I did just say I didn’t really like the prequels but I do like Padme. I’m definitely interested in getting more background and characterisation from this book. Plus, that cover! So pretty.

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Princess Leia by Mark Waid

This has been on my TBR forever! I only got into graphic novels last year, so now I feel like it’s finally time to read it. I was put off before as I’d never really enjoyed graphic novels but after reading Saga last year I am now a fan.

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Star Wars the High Republic: Into the Dark by Claudia Gray 

Another Claudia Gray…
I actually don’t know much about this one, I like Claudia Gray and I like Jedi’s so that’s good enough for me.

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Currently Reading/ April TBR

Hello everyone!
Thought I’d do a little reading update today, I don’t usually set tbrs but there are some books I really want to get to this month. Plus I thought I’d talk about what I’m currently reading etc…

Currently reading:

 Goddess of the Hunt by Shelby EileenThis is a poetry collection, I’ve seen it around Instagram and since I love Greek Myth I thought I’d give it ago. I’m not usually a poetry person but I’ve been wanting to try it more and read out of my comfort zone. So far, it’s okay, I’m not hugely in love with it but it’s an enjoyable read.

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TBR

Knock Three Times by Cressida Cowell

I have been waiting SO long for this to come into my library’s catalogue, I listened to the first two on audio and wanted to continue in the format.
The narrator is David Tennant. Need I say more?
He is INCREDIBLE. These books are so much fun, I cannot wait to finally listen to this!

The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg

Someone from twitter kindly sent me this from my Amazon wishlist back in December and I have been dying to read it ever since. I will finally be reading it this month!

House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas

This is maybe… I really, really want to read this but I know it will take over my life and I have essays to write. I also want to enjoy it as much as possible and don’t want my essay stress to hinder my enjoyment. I hope to at least start this, this month.

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Have you read any of these? Let me know your thoughts!

Books I Wish I Read in 2019 | Blogmas Day 10

Welcome to Day 10 of Blogmas!
Today I’m going to talk about the books I wish (should’ve) I read in 2019. Hopefully, this will inspire me to actually pick up these books. I’ve had some on my tbr for ages or some were anticipated releases I just haven’t read yet.

 

Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor

I literally preordered this book and it came out in 2018 and I still haven’t read it. I reallllllllly need to get to this in 2020. I enjoyed the first book and yet still haven’t picked this one up. *Facepalm*

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The Burning White by Brent Weeks

I planned to read this in December but life got way too busy and I didn’t want the enjoyment to be affected by my stress. I will definitely be reading this in January when I’m done with my finals!

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Call Down the Hawk by Maggie Stiefvater

Another book that I just don’t have time to enjoy. I want to love this book so reading it while I’m stressing over finals would probably kill that enjoyment. Hopefully, I’ll get around to it ASAP!

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The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

I really wanted to finish this trilogy but alas I don’t even own the book. I’ve read the first two, had an arc of The Cruel Prince, really enjoyed it. I got The Wicked King when it came out… didn’t like it. Very unpopular opinion but it was boring as hell. I’m not sure why I’m continuing but I feel like I might as well finish the series now.

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What book do you really need to get to in 2020?

A Very Austen WWW Wednesday | 9/10/2019

Happy Wednesday!

This week’s post is very Austen centred. I have been mainly Jay Kristoff focused in the last god knows how many WWW Wednesday’s I’m glad to be featuring something else!
I started my second year of university last week and this semester I’m doing a whole module on Jane Austen. There’s going to be an abundance of her appearing over the next month as I read most of her books.

If you didn’t know already, WWW Wednesday is hosted on Taking on a World of Words. It’s a super simple meme, you just answered the three W questions.

The Three Ws are:

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading

What do you think you’ll read next?

Recently Finished:

Teenage Writings by Jane Austen

This was odd. It was quite a drag to read but it was for uni so I had to read it to be able to study it. It’s not something I ever would’ve picked up for fun.

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Currently Reading:

Darkdawn by Jay Kristoff (still)

Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

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Reading Next:

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

This will be a reread for me, I read this last year, I think. I’m excited to revist this book and study it in detail!

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I am also want to pick up: Saga Vol 3 by Brian K. Vaughan + Fiona Staples

I have a loooot of reading for class, hence why I haven’t finished Darkdawn yet, so I thought a graphic novel would be a good idea to pick up next. It’s quick and easy to read and I have been dying to continue this series: It’s incredible!
The first two are on *Kindle Unlimited, worth signing up for a trial purely for them!
*Affiliate link

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What’s your current read?

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