❤️Book 2 spends more time in Wonderland. As the world, magic and politics gets described in depth, the characters seek to prove themselves &rescue their eachother, themselves &friends presumed lost.
Enjoyed that the love story didn‘t take the focus, it started to set up as a “love corner”, it never became a triangle -but it hypothetically could bc it‘s #LGBTQ friendly. Fairly tidy ending (book 1 was a cliffhanger) which is good bc 3 is out 2023.
Planned a Staycation to take some time off with my bf, go see Uncharted, and get a couple things done around the house… which turned into more things to get done around the house and getting a tooth extracted. I‘m trying to tell myself it‘s ok because I‘ll be able to read ACOMAF in my down time 🥲
The only current read that‘s really hooked me is A Dream So Dark. But we‘ll see.
They switched of perspectives AND narrators, which they didn‘t do in the first book …and I…. Don‘t know about this. Male narrators doing female voices, I have a hard time with. no matter what‘s happening they make it sound childish and hysterical. Which Courtney actually is, but still.
@Bookgoil Kristen we got each other the same socks! Lol. I love everything, thank you so much. The books look great and so does the tea and popcorn. The tote is fabulous, Agatha Christie is one if my favorite authors! Thank you thank you! Happy Fall!
#litsylovefallswap @rsteve388
This month … has gotten away from me so far. I currently have plenty of time to read, I just can‘t seem to concentrate, but I‘m not giving up yet! #bookspinbingo
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I loved that we got to see more of Wonderland in this book and was glad that some of the side characters were given more to do. However, the sudden switch from a singular narrator to three different ones was a bit jarring and took some getting used to. Now I just have to wait for the next book to come out!
Some nights I wish I slept as well as our little Ty. Being awake is great for finishing books, but my eyes won't close again because of ALL the thoughts. One way I deal us by running the scenarios - Bad/Good/Likely. You can read more about that exercise in my blog - https://labourgeois.biz/2021/01/22/run-your-scenarios/
On the other hand, what are your favorite reads to help you sleep? I'm reading the tagged book right now.
pickThis is a great continuation of the imaginative retelling of Alice in Wonderland. There were some new characters and adventures with new magical creatures that added to the fun if the story. The book keeps up a good pace and I was completely absorbed in the dynamics between the characters. I am glad the third book is already out.
2nd book read for #24B4Monday
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pickThis was a good second installment in the series. I like that the ending wrapped things up nicely but left it open for more.
I appreciate the diversity in this fantasy novel. Its always nice to see that kind of representation in one my favorite genres.
I had a great reading month in July - 38 books read. On this pile I really enjoyed Midnight Riot and Cinderella is Dead.
Breakdown:
* ARCs - 4
* Library - 23
* TBR - 11
* Graphic Novels - 6
* Audiobooks - 22
* Ebooks - 4
I‘ll be sharing all my audio and ereading later.
pickOh my goodness!!! This book has me in the feels! It was a great sequel. There is going to be a third in the series coming in 2021 — I am not sure if I can wait that long. The ending gave you a little bit of closure but opened you up for more to come. This adaptation of Alice in wonderland is fun, modern, & sweet. Between the battle scenes, friendships, & the love of Addison & Alice. Fun & Easy read! #woc #poc #diversity #fantasy #teamhatter
Audio book!!! This is second installment of the series! I am loving it!! I am not sure if I prefer the reading it or listening. I read the first one and listening to this one! Can‘t wait to give a review!!
Completing the series. I do like Nana Kingston. Edited: while the second book does have an ending to the major thread there are enough unfinished minor threads to indicate a third book is coming.
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A Dream So Dark is better than the 1st, but only by a little. I could tell the writing had gotten better but the development of the story did not. At first I enjoyed the Japanese and Anime references but it became cringeworthy when they were over used. Especially when it was used a lot during the first book. By the end of the book we didn't know who the bad girl was and we spent the whole book in confusion as to who she was in the first place.
I said I wouldn't read A Dream So Dark after Reading A Blade So Dark. The first installment was so so so bad, but I curious and maybe this one will be better.
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pickA really enjoyable follow up to A Blade So Black. There are three narrators for the audio for this one and while the narration was great, one narrator was using a far more Southern tone for the American characters. Amusing but not distracting from the story.
Bout of Books starts tomorrow! Love this readathon. These are the books I am hoping to read in the next week. Check out more on my blog ReadingSusan.com #boutofbooks #boutofbooks26 #bookstagram #books #reading #readathon
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