Recent, current, and future reads | WWW Wednesday [1-17-24]

Recent, current, and future reads | WWW Wednesday [1-17-24]

This is a tag hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words that asks us to answer the three Ws:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

Happy Wednesday! This has been a stressful week (hence the lack of posts), so I haven’t done a TON of reading since I last updated. I had an important work meeting that I was stressed about and I’ve also been preparing for my first professional conference this weekend! And on top of that, my old lady dog got a back injury 😦 so I’ve been spending a lot of time cuddling her and trying to help her feel better. But! I have been reading every day, so I feel pretty good about that despite everything else that has come up!

I’m still listening to I’m Glad My Mom Died! I’ve been working through it during my workouts, so I’m slowly but surely getting there. This is a tough read! I’ve also been reading Heir of Fire on my Kindle which is so amazing. It’s a little slower than Crown of Midnight, but still so amazing. I’m getting a lot more out of my read than I did the first time.

The last book I finished was Ruthless Vows! What an amazing duology this was. I cannot recommend it enough. I need to look into more of Rebecca Ross’s books–her writing is so gorgeous!

So I’m definitely going to keep moving through the TOG series with Queen of Shadows. Without a doubt. But, I’ve also been wanting to pick up an easy contemporary romance. I’ve been seeing a lot of Abby Jimenez recently, and I’ve only read one of her books which I liked enough. Should I try more of hers? I’m not sure!

What are you currently reading? Any cute contemporary romance suggestions?

Most anticipated book releases for the first half of 2024 | Top Ten Tuesday [1-9-24]

Most anticipated book releases for the first half of 2024 | Top Ten Tuesday [1-9-24]

Happy Tuesday! This week’s Top Ten Tuesday (hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl) is most anticipated releases for the first half of 2024! This is the first Top Ten Tuesday I’ve done since returning to book blogging, and I’m super excited about it. This is a good one for me because I’m just now throwing myself back into the bookish world after a long hiatus, so I need to catch myself up on everything releasing this year!

BRIDE BY ALI HAZELWOOD

Release date: February 6th

Oh my god. Ali Hazelwood and vampires???? When I learned about this one, I honest to god yelled. I have such high hopes for this one. Ali Hazelwood is my absolute favorite. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: I’ll read your grocery lists, Ali!!!

FUNNY STORY BY EMILY HENRY

Release date: April 23rd

Everyone knows by now that Emily Henry is the contemporary romance queen. I’ve read a lot of romance authors, tried to read their entire list of works, but no one has a portfolio as excellent as Emily Henry’s. Maybe Sarah Dessen, but Sarah Dessen is kind of a legend in that way. I digress. I have no doubts this book will be amazing.

A FRAGILE ENCHANTMENT BY ALLISON SAFT

Release date: January 2nd

This one is fortunately already out! I don’t know too much about it aside from what I’ve seen on others’ blogs, but give me a good fantasy romance and I’ll read it. I do not need to know anything else, thank you.

NOT IN LOVE BY ALI HAZELWOOD

Release date: June 11th

I don’t need to go on my Ali Hazelwood spiel again, but just know that this is coming out in June and when it comes out, I will be BUSY.

SO LET THEM BURN BY KAMILAH COLE

Release date: January 16th

I only learned about this one recently, but it’s a Jamaican-inspired queer fantasy with dragons. Guys. This sounds incredible. And that cover?? SO gorgeous.

FAEBOUND BY SAARA EL-ARIFI

Release date: January 18th

ANOTHER queer fantasy coming out!! I don’t know much about this one, but the vibes are there. And another sexy cover. Good work, team.

THE POISONS WE DRINK BY BETHANY BAPTISTE

Release date: March 5th

I haven’t read a good urban fantasy in a reeeeally long time. Witches and illegal love potions? Say less. I’m there.

AN EDUCATION IN MALICE BY S. T. GIBSON

Release date: February 13th

I’m not usually super into dark academia, but this one is lesbians in a Massachusetts college. It may as well be about my college experience, except just slightly more cult-y. This one sounds incredible.

A FATE INKED IN BLOOD BY DANIELLE L. JENSEN

Release date: February 27th

Forbidden fantasy romance. This one sounds so unbelievably hot. I don’t want to get my hopes up, but they’re already so high. Please don’t disappoint, Danielle!!

LORE OF THE WILDS BY ANALEIGH SBRANA

Release date: February 27th

I’m going to be honest, I saw the words romantasy, library, and fae in the synopsis for this one, and that was enough for me. It seems like it might also have a bit of enemies-to-lovers in it. I’m sold. I’m there.

What books are you looking forward to releasing in the first half of 2024?

WWW Wednesday | 2-2-22

WWW Wednesday | 2-2-22

This is a meme hosted by Sam at Taking on a World of Words that asks us to answer the three Ws:

  • What are you currently reading?
  • What did you recently finish reading?
  • What do you think you’ll read next?

Currently reading: The Moonstone Girls by Brooke Skipstone

For some reason, I don’t often find books that take place in the 60s-70s which really is tragic. When I saw this book had that setting and followed a queer girl, it was hard to turn down. I’m about 23% into this one, and I’m really enjoying the story so far, though the dialogue seems stilted at times. I’m looking forward to really getting into Tracy’s journey to Alaska. Hoping to finish this one up this week, for sure.

Recently finished: P.S. I Hate You by Sophie Ranald

This was a cute romance, but nothing to write home about. Getting ARC Romances from NetGalley can definitely be hit or miss. I prefer more smut and tension in my romances, but this is definitely solid for those who like less of that!

Reading next: Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerry Maniscalco

I originally started reading this one a few days ago, but put it on hold to read the ARC of The Moonstone Girls. What little I did read of it really captured my attention. I really loved the atmosphere. So, this one will be next. Along with the fact that I’ve had this checked out from the library for over two weeks now lol. Sorry for anyone waiting to read this after me!

What is everyone else reading on this snowy Wednesday?