I've been doing pretty well with my challenges this year, which is a nice surprise! I haven't done an update post in awhile but because of that I'm just going to focus on September, which was a good reading month for me. Reread a favorite trilogy and some other excellent books- everything was 4 stars … Continue reading September Reading Challenge Recap
Tag: contemporary romance reading challenge
Mini Review Monday: Contemporary Romance
Technically, You Started It by Lana Wood Johnson Published By: Scholastic Press Pub Date: June 25, 2019 Pages: 384 Format: hardcover | Source: purchased Genres: young adult, contemporary, LGBT+ Rating: When a guy named Martin Nathaniel Munroe II texts you, it should be obvious who you're talking to. Except there's two of them (it's a long story), and Haley thinks … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: Contemporary Romance
Mini Review Monday: The Catch-Up Edition
I Wanna Be Where You Are by Kristina Forest Published by: Roaring Brook Press Pub Date: June 4, 2019 Pages: 272 Format: arc | Source: publisher Genres: young adult, contemporary Rating: When Chloe Pierce’s mom forbids her to apply for a spot at the dance conservatory of her dreams, she devises a secret plan to drive two hundred miles to the nearest … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: The Catch-Up Edition
Mini Review Monday: If I’m Being Honest
If I'm Being Honest by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka Published by: Viking Books for Young Readers Pub Date: April 23, 2019 Pages: 362 Format: hardcover | Source: library Genres: young adult, contemporary Rating: High school senior Cameron Bright’s reputation can be summed up in one word: bitch. It’s no surprise she’s queen bee at her private L.A. high school—she’s beautiful, talented, … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: If I’m Being Honest
Review: Red, White & Royal Blue
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Published by: St. Martin's Griffin Pub Date: May 14, 2019 Pages: 432 Format: e-arc | Source: NetGalley Genres: New Adult, contemporary romance, LGBTQ+ Rating: A big-hearted romantic comedy in which First Son Alex falls in love with Prince Henry of Wales after an incident of international proportions forces them to pretend to be best … Continue reading Review: Red, White & Royal Blue
March/April Reading Challenge Update
Soooo if you haven't noticed my blog has been a tad on the quiet side. Just a little haha. The main reason is that we moved in February and I started a new job at the beginning of March! I really love it but adjusting back to full time work has been a physical drain … Continue reading March/April Reading Challenge Update
Mini Review Monday: Serious Moonlight
Serious Moonlight by Jenn Bennett Published by: Simon Pulse Pub Date: April 16, 2019 Pages: 432 Format: arc | Source: publisher Genres: young adult, contemporary Rating: After an awkward first encounter, Birdie and Daniel are forced to work together in a Seattle hotel where a famous author leads a mysterious and secluded life in this romantic contemporary novel from the author of Alex, … Continue reading Mini Review Monday: Serious Moonlight
Blog Tour: Small Town Hearts
Thank you to Mana for designing this gorgeous blog tour banner! Be sure to check out her portfolio. Small Town Hearts by Lillie Vale Published by: Swoon Reads Pub Date: March 19, 2019 Pages: 336 Format: e-arc | Source: blog tour/author Genres: young adult, contemporary romance Rating: Rule #1 - Never fall for a summer boy. Fresh out of high school, Babe Vogel should be … Continue reading Blog Tour: Small Town Hearts
January/February Reading Challenge Update
Another year, another set of reading challenges! I'll probably write these updates monthly going forward, but January got away from me (what a surprise) so Jan and Feb are going together. I also think this was one of my best Bookish Bingos ever!! Beat The Backlist (6 books) #BeatTheBacklist Hunted by Meagan Spooner- Ash by … Continue reading January/February Reading Challenge Update
Review: The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls
The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls by Jessica Spotswood Published by: Sourcebooks Fire Pub Date: June 5, 2018 Pages: 320 Format: paperback | Source: purchased Genres: young adult, contemporary Rating: One summer will challenge everything the Garrett sisters thought they knew about themselves—and each other. Kat lands the lead in the community theater’s summer play, but the drama spills offstage when her ex and … Continue reading Review: The Last Summer of the Garrett Girls