Reading Reflections: October 2015

Books Read:

The Accident Season by Moïra Fowley-Doyle

Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

The Creeping by Alexandra Sirowy

Black Heart (Curse Workers #3) by Holly Black

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 5

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 55

Favorite Read:

A tie between:

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

Black Heart (Curse Workers #3) by Holly Black

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 2.5 

Overall Reflection:

I wanted to get in some scary reads for Halloween, which I was able to do, but I would have liked to get a few more in (always). The Accident Season and The Creeping were both somewhat of a letdown for me. I'm actually happy with the number of books I was able to get considering we went on our honeymoon and The Creeping put me in bit of a reading slump. I have high hopes for November!

Reading Reflections: September 2015

Books Read:

Model Misfit (Geek Girl #2) by Holly Smale

The Winner's Crime (The Winner's Trilogy #2) by Marie Rutkoski

Lair of Dreams (The Diviners #2) by Libba Bray

Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 4

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 49

Favorite Read:

Vengeance Road by Erin Bowman

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:

Well, I was hoping to get a book or two more in this month, but with the wedding, the showers, and the bachelorette party, I'm glad to have read what I did...including a 600+ page book. Our honeymoon is in October, and there are a few birthdays and such coming up, but I am hopeful to get at least 5 in! How did you do in the month of September?

Reading Reflection: August 2015

Books Read:

The Persuasion (The Heirs of Watson Island #2) by Martina BooneWrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly

Ink and Bone (The Great Library #1) by Rachel Caine

Going Rogue (Also Known As #2) by Robin Benway

A Court of Thorns and Roses (A Court of Thorns and Roses #1) by Sarah J. Maas

Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 6

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 45

Favorite Read:

These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:

I'm really happy with the amount and selection of books I read this month. Of course I would always love to read more, but I'm 2 books up from last month, which is great. Our wedding is in September, so we'll see how much reading I'll get done then!

Reading Reflections: July

Books Read:

Hollywood Witch Hunter by Valerie Tejeda

Song of Summer by Laura Lee Anderson

5 to 1 by Holly Bodger

The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 4

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 39

Favorite Read:

The Wrong Side of Right by Jenn Marie Thorne

Highest Rank: 4.5

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:

This month went by really quickly especially with wedding planing. Unfortunately, that means that I did not get a ton of reading done. I hoping to get more done in August. How did you do this past month?

Reading Reflections: June

Books Read:

Seriously Wicked by Tina Connolly

The Devil You Know by Trish Doller

Food Whore: A Novel of Dining and Deceit by Jessica Tom

THE BELIEF IN Angels by J. Dylan Yates

The Summer of Chasing Mermaids by Sarah Ockler

Withering Tights (The Misadventures of Tallulah Casey #1) by Louise Rennison

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 6

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 35

Favorite Read:

Seriously Wicked by Tina Connolly

Highest Rank: 4.5

Lowest Rank: 3.5

Overall Reflection:

Overall, it was an okay month of reading. Nothing stood out too much this month. Hoping for an upswing in July. How was your month?

Reading Reflections: May 2015

Books Read:

The Silver Witch by Paula Brackston

Made for You by Melissa Marr

The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters

This is What Happy Looks Like (This is What Happy Looks Like #1) by Jennifer E. Smith

The Wrath and the Dawn (The Wrath and the Dawn #1) by Renee Ahdieh

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 5

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 30

Favorite Read:

The Cure for Dreaming by Cat Winters

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 3.5

Overall Reflection:

Once again, this was a slower reading month due to home renovations and moving. Good news! We are almost fully moved in! All of my furniture and stuff has been unpacked. Now we just have to get John's stuff out of storage. Now that things are winding down at the house, I'm hoping to get more reading, reviewing, and blogging done! 

Reading Reflections: April 2015

Books Read:

Half Bad (The Half Bad Trilogy #1) by Sally Green

The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert

Miss Mayhem (Rebel Belle #2) by Rachel Hawkins

Any Way You Slice It by Kristine Carlson Asselin

Prudence (The Custard Protocol #1) by Gail Carriger 

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 5

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 24

Favorite Read:

The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. Reichert

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 4

Overall Reflection:

It's been a slower reading month due to spending so much time on house renovations. We're hoping to be able to move in by the end of the month, so keep your fingers crossed! I had a lot of "middle of the road" reads this month. So I am hoping for some more 5 star reads next month!

Reading Reflections: March 2015

Books Read:
The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
Ruin and Rising (The Grisha #3) by Leigh Bardugo
Hold Me Like a Breath (Once Upon a Crime Family #1) by Tiffany Schmidt
You Are Mine (Mine #1) by Janeal Falor
Alienated (Alienated #1) by Melissa Landers
Southern Fried Wiccan by S.P. Sipal
Flunked (Fairy Tale Reform School, #1) by Jen Calonita

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 7

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 19

Favorite Read:
Hold Me Like a Breath (Once Upon a Crime Family #1) by Tiffany Schmidt

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 3.5

Overall Reflection:
Overall, it's been a solid reading month. My NetGalley requests have been on point this month! I've really been enjoying the books I've been approved for. Here's to hoping that next month is just as good!

Reading Reflections: February 2015

Books Read:
Compulsion (The Heirs of Watson Island #1) by Martina Boone
Fairest: Levana's Story (The Lunar Chronicles 0.5) by Marissa Meyer
Geek Girl (Geek Girl #1) by Holly Smale
Forsaken (Daughters of the Sea #1) by Kristen Day
Love, Lies and Lemon Pies by Katy Cannon
Secrets, Schemes and Sewing Machines by Katy Cannon
The Body Electric by Beth Revis

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 7

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 12

Favorite Read:
A tie between Compulsion (The Heirs of Watson Island #1) by Martina Boone and Fairest: Levana's Story (The Lunar Chronicles 0.5) by Marissa Meyer

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 3.5

Overall Reflection:
The month started out with some strong stories. However, I had a lot of 4 star reviews this month, which means I really enjoyed the books I read, but didn't love them. My reading tapered off towards the end of the month due to a lingering head cold. I spent a lot of time resting/sleeping, even when I would try to read. Here's to another great month of reading!

Reading Reflections: January 2015

Books Read:
Viola in the Spotlight (Viola #2) by Adriana Trigiani
Hollow City (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children #2) by Ransom Riggs
Top Ten Clues You're Clueless by Liz Czukas
Gathering Darkness (Falling Kingdoms #3) by Morgan Rhodes
The Eye of Zoltar (Chronicles of Kazam #3) by Jasper Fforde

Total Number of Books Read This Month: 5

Total Number of Books Read This Year: 5

Favorite Read: Gathering Darkness (Falling Kingdoms #3) by Morgan Rhodes

Highest Rank: 5

Lowest Rank: 3

Overall Reflection:
Well this has been a good start to the reading year! I've read at least a book a week, which is a great start towards my goal of 50 books this year. While I was slightly disappointed wtih Hollow City (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children #2) by Ransom Riggs, Gathering Darkness (Falling Kingdoms #3) by Morgan Rhodes proved to be just as stellar as its predecessors. Here's to another great month of reading! :)