~Can't Wait Wednesday~ The Emerald Sea (The Glittering Court #3)

                Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings.  Waiting on Wednesday has been don for some time so I am switching it up for now!  Basically books that are not yet out that we are dying to get our hands on.  This week’s pick is:

The EmeraldSea (The Glittering Court #3) by Richelle Mead

Out: 6/26 

From Goodreads:

                The dazzling conclusion to #1 New York Times bestselling author Richelle Mead’s The Glittering Court series.

                Meet Tamsin, the Glittering Court’s hard-angled emerald.  Her outsized aspirations make her a fierce competitor, rising to the top of the ranks.  But when the ship she boards for the New World is tragically lost at sea, she is quite literally thrown off-course.

Why I’m Waiting:

                Auto-buy author.  I have enjoyed this series and I know where the tale starts and where it ends but there are so many questions about what happened between points A and B that need to be answered!  Plus another series ender and I'm feeling really confident with those right now!!!

                What are you waiting on?  Tell me below what you think of this title and leave a link to your WoW as well so I can check it out.

Top Ten Tuesday: Books/series I could re-read forever!

                Hello everyone!  Top Ten Tuesday is just how it sounds, a topic is picked and we put our Top Ten for that in a post and share and check out everyone’s answers.  Top Ten Tuesday is now being hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl.

The top ten today is:  Series I could re-read forever!

Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling-duh do I need to explain this???

The Goddess Summoning series by P.C. Cast- I adore these books and have re-read some of them several times over. 

A Court Of Mist and Fury (ACOTAR #2) by Sarah J. Maas- Okay so I could re-read the whole series and her other series as well but this one in particular because it just blew me away so much and having gone back to re-read book one having swapped my views on things in book 2 I didn't enjoy book 1 as much as I did the first time because book 2 spoiled me!

Vampire Academy series and Dark Swan series by Richelle Mead because Rose and Eugenie are bad ass and Dimitri and Dorian are the best!  Both series has so many things filling its pages I just can't let it go.  Though having recently finished her Georgina Kincaid books I also want to add those but since I only just finished them I haven't re-read yet. 

The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvatter- This book is so beautifully written and just made me feel all the feels!

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell- This is such a cute fun book that it's impossible not to love it!  I should also include that I consider Carry On in this too as a package deal!

The Holders series by Julianna Scott- So only 2 books of this 4 books series came out there was an issue with the publisher closing and rights or something but even though it's been 4 years I am still just as eager for more since I pick up the first two books and re-read parts all the time!

Daughter of the Pirate King duology by Tricia Levenseller- So book 2 only comes out today but I had an ARC and I LOVED it plus the first book was re-read a couple of times and I already can't wait to re-read these again!  

Fifty Shades of Grey series by E.L. James- So I was shocked to see this on here myself but looking at the numbers I have re-read this series several times since I first gave it a go.  Until now I hadn't realized how many times I had read them but oh well I had fun!

                So what do you think?  I'm sure I missed several but yeah...Can you re-read any of these?  What are you go to re-reads?  Tell me what you think of my list in the comments below.  Also please link back to your Top Ten as well so I can check out your list and see what I missed!

Daughter of the Siren Queen (Daughter of the Pirate King #2)

                Hello happy readers!  Okay so today I am super excited to share my thoughts on one of my most anticipated reads of 2018 and an ARC I walked into a wall when I saw I got….should not check e-mail from NetGalley while walking.  That book is, Daughter of the Siren Queen (Daughter of the Pirate King #2) by Tricia Levenseller.  Now you may know I got the first book last year and it ended up being one of my favorite reads of 2017 so I was super excited for the sequel but you can check out my full review here.   Book two comes out tomorrow 2/27/18 but thanks to the publishers and NetGalley I was able to review it a bit early though my hardcover will be here this week!

Rating:  5 Stars

                When we left Alosa had one of the map pieces  but she set off after but she now had a more personal reason to find the final one and settle a score with the owner after his imprisonment of her forcing her to use her siren gift like a trick for him.  Riden is still recovering on her ship, because he's useful and not because she has undeniable feelings for him in the least, while his much lesser half of a brother is imprisoned at her father's keep.  Getting the final piece of the map is goal one and making sure Vordan pays is icing on the cake.  But when she is faced with Vordan again she is presented with a secret her father has kept from her for years.  A secret that puts Alosa and her crew at odds with the feared Pirate King himself.  With danger everywhere they know they have to reach the treasure first if they want to stand a chance against him.  After all, who better to sale to the island of sirens than a ship of women with the Siren Queens daughter as your captain?

                Book one was one of my favorite books I read last year.  I adored it.  I had this one on my most anticipated list for a long time because I needed more.  We made it a good chunk of the book before we even learned that Alosa is a siren she was just a kick-ass pirate with an awesome crew that ruled the seas and had devious plans using the fact that they were underestimated as females to their advantage.  A treasure hunt for the map piece with a cat and mouse between Alosa and Riden.  It was awesome and then you find out more and it's just mind blowing.  My favorite thing is that she didn't need her ability, she was top dog all on her own and that just made her even better.    So I was totally invested in her character and that of her crew from the start.  This merry band of females (and the occasional male) who hold their own and are just as any man and smarter.  Plus I was really wanting to see what would happen between Alosa and RIden given what was between them already.  Though they are both stubborn, Alosa even more so, so I knew it would be good.

                The action was there full of missions, chases, ship battles, sword fights, and more.  It was a fast fun read that really dived into the character and we got to see a softer side of Alosa we knew was there for her crew but being with them the whole time we see the depth of it.  There was the ups and downs that kept you entranced.  It’s a book about ruthless pirates and killer sirens so there is death and pain and some of it hurt my poor little heart.  There is a lot to be learned in this world still and I love how the siren aspect of things is explored.

                But most of all I loved Alosa and Riden.  They are on unsure footing and watching as they press each others buttons time and time again was amazing.  The sexual tension is so tough.  I wanted to shake them at times for being so pig headed but they were always fun to read and I was glued to the screen of my kindle when they were in the same scene!  I liked watching it play out and the development that went into it as they learned about one another and who they truly are.  It was a huge hit for me.  I can't wait to get my physical copy in the mail and convince my bestie she needs to read this next so I can discuss it in more detail with her.   This was by far one of my favorite books so far of 2018 and one of my favorite series I have read!  Highly recommend! 

                Until next time…

Reading Challenge Wrap-Up: February

                Hello happy readers!  The challenges are pretty self-explanatory but for full details on the challenges themselves please visit the challenge tab.  Also please share your yearly wrap-up / challenges as well I’d love to see how everyone else did! 

Goodreads Challenge:

Goal: 100

At: 13

2018 Debut Authors (#DebutAuthorChallenge):

Goal: 12

At: 1

What I’ve Read:

Everless by Sara Holland (review)

2018 Series Ender Challenge:

Goal: 15+

At: 4

What I’ve Read:

Succubus Revealed (Georgina Kincaid #6) by Richelle Mead

Our Dark Duet (Monsters of Verity #2) by Victoria Schwab (review)

The Midnight Star (The Young Elites #3) by Marie Lu

Daughter of the Siren Queen (Daughter of the Pirate King #1) by Tricia Levenseller

Mount TBR Reading Challenge 2018:

Goal: 48

At: 6

What I've Read:

Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid #5) by Richelle Mead

Succubus Revealed (Georgina Kincaid #6) by Richelle Mead

Our Dark Duet (Monsters of Verity #2) by Victoria Schwab

The Midnight Star (The Young Elites #3) by Marie Lu

2018 New Releases Challenge:

Goal: 31-60

At: 7

What I've Read:

DutyBound (Angelbound Origins # 0.5)by Christina Bauer

The Belles (The Belles #1) by Dhonielle (review)

Everless by Sara Holland

Daughter of the Siren Queen (Daughter of the Pirate King #1) by Tricia Levenseller

2018 Audiobook Challenge:

Goal: 30

At: 7

What I've Listened:

Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid #5) by Richelle Mead

Succubus Revealed (Georgina Kincaid #6) by Richelle Mead

Our Dark Duet (Monsters of Verity #2) by Victoria Schwab

Everless by Sara Holland

                That is my month in reading.  I made some great progress in Series Ender but I am still behind where I want to be in debuts.  Still all in all some amazing reads so I’m happy!  'd love to hear how you're doing so link back to your wrap up!

~Stacking the Shelves #43~

                Welcome to Stacking the Shelves was created by Tynga and the full details can be found on her page.  Basically you showcase the books you bought or received each week.  Little, or not so little, weekly book hauls.

E-Books Review:

Dimension Drift (Dimension Drift Worlds #1) by Christina Bauer

                So I did good and only have one book to share this week.  But my audible credit kicked in yesterday so now I just have to figure out which beauty I'm using it on...Share a link below with what goodies you got this week.  

Everless (Everless #1)

                Hello happy readers!  I hope everyone is excited for the weekend, I'm working so it's iffy lol.  I am hoping to get some reading done so that's a positive.  But first, I am happy to finally be adding a 2018 debut to my list/challenge board!  Today I am happy to share my thoughts on the new Everless (Everless #1) by Sara Holland.

Rating:  4.5 Stars

                In Sempera, time is currency. The rich can live for centuries and the poor die young.  The rich tax the poor and live on in splendor.  The Gerlings are one of those families and no one dislikes the family more than Jules.  She used to live at Everless, the Gerlings estate, with her father as a child but after an accident they fled from their comfortable middle class life for fear of their life.  Now her father is dying and they are behind in bills and going back to Everless to work is the fastest way to earn more time.  It's been years and she was young so she hopes to go unnoticed and unremembered.  But the danger at Everless is still there and Jules finds herself caught up in a mess of secrets and hidden truths. 

                So this book had a beautiful cover that drew me in and the summary kind of reminded me of a fantasy take on the movie In Time that I really liked so I was ready to give it a go.  I quickly fell into this world and it is clear from the start the danger from not just thieves but of giving up your time day by day to try and survive.  It's a very interesting system and like most the rich had all the power.  The history of how time came into the form as it did was rather interesting and I liked how it was woven into the story as a whole.  The world is beautiful and dark all at the same time.  The idea of the glitz and glam on one side and the possibility of anything to the darker side of the poorer struggling to make it from one day to the next.  There were some amazing lines and imagery I wish I had taken the time to pause and bookmark. 

                The characters are interesting in their own way.  There is lots happening as we work to uncover the mystery of the past and I liked that the characters had little things you would come to expect but that they could be unique in some way made it special.  There are little hints of romance but more childhood crushes coming back into your life.  I enjoyed the relationships being developed between the different characters (mostly platonic) and how they relate to one another and their lot in life. 

                There is danger and political intrigue as we navigate royalty but I will say there was a bit less action that I thought.  Though the world building more than made up for that because it has so much set up and the main parts of the mystery were uncovered so I have some high expectations for the next book and where the author will take up.     There are some tropes you expect to see and many things I didn't see coming.  I think this was a slam dunk for a debut and I can't wait for the sequel after what happens and the discoveries that are made in this one.  The world is full of stories and huge potential.  I look forward to more.

                Until next time…

~Can't Wait Wednesday~ Moonlight and Midtown (Fairy Tales of the Magicorum #1.5)

                Can't Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Wishful Endings.  Waiting on Wednesday has been don for some time so I am switching it up for now!  Basically books that are not yet out that we are dying to get our hands on.  This week’s pick is:

Moonlight and Midtown (Fairy Tales of the Magicorum #1.5) by Christina Bauer

Out:  5/27

From Goodreads:

                After battling werewolves and evil aunties, Bryar Rose is ready to enjoy her new life.  No more crazy aunties.  Her curse is toast.  And Bry’s new man, Knox, is literally a dream come true.  Best of all, Bry will soon attend a regular high school.  Forget those sketchy tutors!  To get ready, Bry is dedicating the rest of her summer to some serious back-to-school shopping with her best friend, Elle.  It’s a blast, except for one thing:

                Mysterious strangers are following Bry across Manhattan.

                All these stalkers have oddly familiar scents and an uncanny ability to slip into the shadows whenever Bry tries to confront them.  Even worse, their presence is making Knox act crazy with a capital C.

                But Bry’s having none of it. Enough of her life has already been ruined by secrets.  With Elle’s help, Bry plans to confront these strangers, find out what they want, and send them packing.  Trouble is, the truth about their identity won’t be so easy to manage, especially when Bry finds out how these stalkers could change her future with Knox…and not for the better.

Why I’m Waiting:

                I love this author.  Auto-buy right there alone.  But I really enjoyed book one of the series and look forward to seeing where these characters go. 

                What are you waiting on?  Tell me below what you think of this title and leave a link to your WoW as well so I can check it out.