Reading Reflections: August 2013

Books Read:
The Theory of Everything by Kari Luna
Fade Away (Myron Bolitar #3) by Harlan Coben

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 2

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 30

Favorite Read: This is a first, but no favorite this month

Highest Rank: 3.5

Lowest Rank: 3.5

Overall Reflection:
Ok, so this was not my best month of reading. I've already finished my first book for September, so hopefully things are already looking up! :)

Reading Reflections: July 2013

Books Read:
Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt
Paper Valentine by Brenna Yovanoff
The Social Code (The Start-Up #1) by Sadie Hayes
In Too Deep by Coert Voorhees

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 4

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 28

Favorite Read: The Social Code (The Start-Up #1) by Sadie Hayes

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:
Well, I'm finally starting to pick my pace up a bit. We'll see how the month of August goes...I'm supposed to be moving...however that is dependent on a construction timeline. Going Vintage and In Too Deep were both great summer reads. Paper Valentine had some dark and ominous tones, and was a little bit of a let down coming from Yovanoff, in comparison to her other works. The Social Code proved to be engrossing and gripping tale. Can't wait for the sequel. All in all, a great month of reading.

Reading Reflections: June 2013

Books Read: 
The Summer I Became a Nerd by Leah Rae Miller
Siege and Storm (The Grisha #2) by Leigh Bardugo

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 2

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 24

Favorite Read: The Summer I Became a Nerd by Leah Rae Miller

Highest Rank: 4

Lowest Rank: 3.5

Overall Reflection:
Well, another slow month in reading terms. I had a bit of a tough time transitioning out of school mode. I also had a large list of things to tackle...things I kept putting off to finish my final weeks of school. Surprisingly, Siege and Storm really put me in a reading funk. It was one of my highest anticipated books of 2013, and I was rather disappointed in it. The Summer I Became A Nerd was a light and fun read. I anticipate more reading and reviews for the month of July. Hope you all are enjoying the summer!

Reading Reflections: May 2013

Books Read:
Chosen at Nightfall by C.C. Hunter
The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 2

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 22

Favorite Read: The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls

Highest Rank: 4

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:
Sorry for the lack of reviews and overall absence this month. I was busy finishing up my final project for school. Things should pick back up in June. Thanks for hanging in there!

Reading Reflections: April 2013

Books Read:
Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School #1) by Gail Carriger
Immortal Eclipse by Sherry Soule
The Eternity Cure (Blood of Eden #2) by Julie Kagawa

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 3

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 20

Most Anticipated: Etiquette & Espionage (Finishing School #1) by Gail Carriger

Biggest Let Down: None!

Favorite Read: The Eternity Cure (Blood of Eden #2) by Julie Kagawa

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:
It's been another busy month with school, hence the low reading number. However, all 3 of these books were great! Be sure to check out my giveaway of Immortal Eclipse! My review is here. Check out my review of The Eternity Cure here. Overall, 3 great books! Hopefully the month of April was kind to you as well! :)

Reading Reflections: March 2013

Books Read: 

Sketchy (Bea Catcher Chronicles #1) by Olivia Samms
The Nightmare Affair (The Arkwell Academy #1) by Mindee Arnett
The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test #3) by Aimee Carter
Falling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms #1) by Morgan Rhodes

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 4

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 17

Most Anticipated: The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test #3) by Aimee Carter

Biggest Let Down: None!

Favorite Read: A tie between: The Goddess Inheritance (Goddess Test #3) by Aimee Carter andFalling Kingdoms (Falling Kingdoms #1) by Morgan Rhodes

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 4.5

Overall Reflection:

The month started out strong, but alas, school has taken over my life. On a positive note, all of the books I read (and finished) were amazing. I couldn't have asked for a better mix of books. Stick with me. The next two months are going to be even more brutal! Hopefully I'll be able to sneak a few books in. :)

Reading Reflections: February 2013

Books Read:
The Fire Horse Girl by Kay Honeyman
Temping Is Hell (Necessary Evil #1) by Cathy Yardley
Also Known As by Robin Benway
The Archived (The Archived #1) by Victoria Schwab
The Reece Malcolm List by Amy Spalding
Keeping Secrets in Seattle by Brooke Moss
The Holders (Holders #1) by Julianna Scott

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 7

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 13

Most Anticipated: The Archived (The Archived #1) by Victoria Schwab

Biggest Let Down: None!

Favorite Read: The Archived (The Archived #1) by Victoria Schwab

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:
Wow! Despite a heavy school load and working full time, I managed to squeeze in 7 books! Woo Hoo!!! It's really been a fabulous reading month! Each book was different and unique in its own right. I'd have to say the weakest of the bunch was The Fire Horse Girl by Kay Honeyman, though still enjoyable! My favorite was The Archived (The Archived #1) by Victoria Schwab, but I honestly enjoyed the entire list of books! Here's to another great month of reading ahead!

Reading Reflections: January 2013

Books Read:
Pantomime by Laura Lam
Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill
The Dead and Buried by Kim Harrington
The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds #1) by Alexandra Bracken
Shades of Earth (Across the Universe #3) by Beth Revis
Vintage Veronica by Erica S. Perl

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 6

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 6

Most Anticipated: Shades of Earth (Across the Universe #3)

Biggest Let Down: None!

Favorite Read: Shades of Earth (Across the Universe #3)

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:
Not a shabby way to start 2013! I started this month (and year) out with an ARC of Pantomime by Laura Lam, which was a surprising jem of a book! Meant to Be by Lauren Morrill was a fun, romantic coming-of-age tale. The Dead and Buried by Kim Harrington had spooky undertones which gave me goosebumps. The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds #1) by Alexandra Bracken was a seriously dark dystopian novel that stuck with me for days. Shades of Earth (Across the Universe #3) by Beth Revis proved to be a satisfying finale to the Universe series. While I was hoping for a more whimsical tale, Vintage Veronica by Erica S. Perl proved to be a more serious coming-of-age tale. Overall, a great start to 2013!