Angel Reads

25 Apr

Latest Books I’ve Read

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Today I thought I would share some of my latest reads. I’m in a little reading slump at the moment. Not for any reason really, I’m just not in the mood to really read. So my reading has been up and down recently, but I thought it would be fun to share some of my latest reads. There have been a fair few re-reads recently. But that is one of the things I like to do when I feel myself falling into a slump. Anyway, let’s get into it. Like always these are in no order.

Six of Crows (Six of Crows #1) by Leigh Bardugo: If you didn’t know already, I just finished reading Shadow and Bone last month and I wanted to do a re-read of Six of Crows duo before I pick of King of Scars. I knew I loved this series, but I seriously forgot how much. I just love it so much and it was a fantastic re-read.

Wed Him Before You Bed Him (School For Heiresses #6) by Sabrina Jeffries: This is the last book in the latest Sabrina series I’ve been making my way through. While this isn’t my favourite in the series. I thought it was a great way to finish it up. We got to see some old characters, some questions were answered and we got a fantastic second chance romance.

Blind Deception (Kings of Retribution MC Montana #1) by Sandy Alvarez and Crystal Daniels: This is the first book in what I assume is a new series for this writing duo. I’ve been reading books from this world for the past few years and have liked what I’ve read. They aren’t the best books out there, but they are an MC series that I keep on reading. The female protagonist is also blind – which I found very interesting. I obviously can’t talk too much about if the representation was right, but it was great to see.

Gravity #1-#3 by Sarina Bowen: So the first two books of this series were a re-read, while the 3rd book was new to me. I’ve been meaning to finish this series for a while. And I thought it was the perfect time to pick it up with all the cold weather. I had some ups and downs with this series but overall, I really did enjoy it.

And there we go, those are some of my recent reads. Have you read any of these books? What did you think o them? What have you picked up lately? Let’s chat!

22 Apr

Recommendations | My Favourite Retellings

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Today I thought I would have a little fun and share some of my favourite retellings. From mythology and fairy tales to genderbending and being an inspiration.

It’s one of my favourite sub-genres to read. Retellings are something that has always captured my attention when I’m looking for a new read and one that I will pick up right away. I also love all types of retellings, from being loosely based, to just smaller things changed here and there. So today I’m sharing some of my favourites. There is a mix of romance, young adult and fantasy. Like always these are in no order.

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer: I adore this so much. Each book has its own story that is a retelling and it just works. I’m not a massive fan of science fiction. I just don’t read it enjoy. But it works perfectly here for me. I think my favourite characters from this series are Cinder, Throne and Wolf. Oh, and of course Iko. I did a reread last year and I loved it just as much.

A Curse So Dark and Lonely (Cursebreakers #1) by Brigid Kemmerer: I don’t know what it is exactly about this one that I love. But I do. In saying that I do need to finish this series. I love the characters, the story, the romance. I do know some things that happen in the later books and I’m curious to see where it goes. But this beauty and the beast retelling is fantastic.

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin A. Craig: I didn’t think I was going to enjoy this book as much as I did. It’s a Twelve Dancing Princesses retelling that is dark and mysterious and I loved that. It’s an eerie novel that takes the reader on an adventure. Full Review

Romanov by Nadine Brandes: This is another one that I didn’t expect to love as much as I did. I picked it up because it sounded like something that I would enjoy – and I ended up really loving it. This is a historical retelling of what happened to Anastasia “Nastya” Romanov and the Romanov family. It’s intense, dark and addicting. Full Review.

The Guinevere Deception (Camelot Rising #1) by Kiersten White: I really enjoy the first book in this series and I’m nervous and excited to read the rest. This reimagining of the Arthurian legend is so good! I love anything to do with Arthur, Guinevere, Merlin and anything Camelot so this is my jam. Full Review.

The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller: So yer, this post wasn’t going to be written without this book appearing on my list. I adore this book so much. I read it back in 2018 and absolutely adored it. And now it’s getting this massive push – which I think is great because this retelling of Achilles and Patroclus is so damn good. Check out 5 reasons why I loved The Song of Achilles.

A Touch of Darkness (Hades & Persephone #1) by Scarlett St. Clair: This Hades and Persephone retelling is a new one on my list. I only read it a couple of months ago, but it jumped right on. It’s a fantastic romance retelling, that hits all the right spots. And managers to intertwine being a greek mythology retelling in a sort of modern world.

And I Darken (The Conqueror’s Saga #1) by Kiersten White: This one was another one that had to make it on my list. It’s been one of my favourite retellings I’ve ever read. This gender-bend Vlad the Impaler retelling is everything that I want and need. It has court intrigue, complicated romances, battle. And a protagonist that is not that easy to love. But it’s fantastic. Full Review.

Every Breath (Every #1) by Ellie Marney: This is one that I talk about here and there and I feel that I need to talk about it even more. This is one of my favourite YA series of all time. And it’s #LoveOzYA. This Sherlock Holmes inspired series is just brilliant and if you haven’t read it, please do!

An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons #3) by Julia Quinn: This one is inspired by Cinderella and it’s fantastic. While it isn’t my favourite from the series, it’s up there for me. I love this whole series so much, but this is a standout. The romance is fantastic. I love the pull and mystery and I mean it’s Julia Quinn, it’s a great read either way.

And there we go, there are some of my favourite retellings! What are some of your favourites? Have you read any of these? What did you think of them? Let’s Chat!

20 Apr

Colourful Book Covers On My TBR

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This week I’m sharing the books that colourful covers that are on my tbr. Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and Bookish and is hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

Today I’m sharing the books that are on my tbr that have gorgeous colourful covers. From a rainbow of colours to a few that just make the cover pop, here are the colours that I love. Like always these are in order.

The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton | May the Best Man Win by Z.R. Ellor | In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens | Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley

To Love and to Loathe (The Regency Vows #2) by Martha Waters | Last Chance Books by Kelsey Rodkey | 100 Days of Sunlight by Abbie Emmons | All Our Hidden Gifts (All Our Hidden Gifts #1) by Caroline O’Donoghue

Not So Pure and Simple by Lamar Giles | Sweethand (Island Bites #1) by N.G. Peltier

After doing this post, it’s come to my attention that I love soft colours on my covers. I like the pastel pinks and purples. With oranges and yellows. And then I like this pop of bright colours. But I also happen to like hard and moody covers.

And those are some of the colourful covers that I adore and that are on my tbr. Have you read any of these books? What did you think? What colourful covers made it to your post this week?