Hi, friends! Another month has flown by and we're on our way to summer! Overall May was a very successful reading month for me! I'm very excited to share my stats and top reads with you. Keep reading to get the run down ๐
Tag: Fantasy
Review: “Sourdough” by Robin Sloan + Magical Realism vs Urban Fantasy๐ฅ
"It would have been nutritive gel for dinner, same as always, if I had not discovered stuck to my apartmentโs front door a paper menu advertising the newly expanded delivery service of a neighborhood restaurant." - Ch1 opening
Renee’s Recent Reads 6/2/22 ๐
Photo by S O C I A L . C U T on Unsplash Hi, friends! Hope you had a wonderful long weekend if you're in the United States and celebrated Memorial Day this past Monday. Recently I've been reading Cytonic by Brandon Sanderson, which is book three of the Skyward series. At this point … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 6/2/22 ๐
Review: “Under the Whispering Door” by T.J. Klune
"Patricia was crying" -ch1 opening
Renee’s Recent Reads 5/18/22 โ
Hi, friends! A very quick check in this Wednesday to let you know what I've been up to. Because the weather has still been pretty terrible for May there hasn't been much going on aside from work, reading, and typical day-to-day activities. Recently I finished Ben Galley's epic fantasy story The Forever King. Check out … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 5/18/22 โ
April 2022 Wrap-up โ
We're ONE-THIRD through 2022, everyone. Did that jar you? It stunned me! Four months down, eight remaining of 2022. But on the bright side I'd argue the months we've got left are the better group - more sun, longer days for summer, then leading in to cool, brisk fall nights and holidays. I won't miss … Continue reading April 2022 Wrap-up โ
Renee’s Recent Reads 5/4/22 ๐ท
Hi, friends, and happy May! I had a great weekend to close out April - a fun 30 year celebration tasting at a winery near us, independent bookstore day, and a full day playing volleyball with friends. One of the busiest weekends in a while! Recently I've been reading The Forever King by Ben Galley, … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 5/4/22 ๐ท
March 2022 Wrap-up ๐
Happy April, everyone! I'm a little bit behind on wrap ups but finally got around to making the March one. Below are my stats and top reads for last month. Enjoy!!! ๐ Moods In total through March I read 8 books and 3,075 pages, putting me at a current 2022 year's total of 23 books … Continue reading March 2022 Wrap-up ๐
Happy Release Day to Memories of Blood and Shadow!
๐ฅณ Congrats to Aaron S. Jones on the launch of his book Memories of Blood and Shadow!!! ๐ฅณ Read my review here, check out more info on his website https://aaronsjones.com/, or jump right in and pick up your copy on Amazon! Cover from Amazon page Guilt cuts deeper than the deadliest of blades.Tavar Farwan lives … Continue reading Happy Release Day to Memories of Blood and Shadow!
ARC Review: “Memories of Blood and Shadow” by Aaron S. Jones
"Darkness cloaked the land of Alfara as a chill wind swept through the fields of wheat. Tavar felt an energy shimmer in the air. The threat of change. Of violence." - ch1
Renee’s Recent Reads 3/23/22๐ฃ
Hi, friends! It's finally officially ๐ฃSPRING๐ฃ time! It's still been a bit rainy and cold here so I'm definitely looking forward to some sunnier, warmer weather in our area soon. In the mean time I've been keeping very busy. We've been sending some more wedding thank-you's, and it's been the perfect excuse to use the … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 3/23/22๐ฃ
Blog Tour & Review: “Beneath Cruel Fathoms” by Anela Deen
"The Failock Sea spoke gently." - ch1 opening
Renee’s Recent Reads 2/14/22
Happy Valentine's Day, friends! Hope you all had a relaxing weekend and enjoyed the Super Bowl if you watched. I had a pretty productive weekend, and took some time to wrap some more of my hardcover books! As for recent reads, I started and am half way through Sanderson's Skyward series. It's been really good … Continue reading Renee’s Recent Reads 2/14/22
ONE YEAR of Book of the Month: An Update
My thoughts 1 YEAR in to Book of the Month subscription service
January 2022 Wrap Up
Happy February, friends! Today I bring you a brief recap of my January reads. On whole it was a decent month of sporadic reading. Due to COVID and work scheduling I had significantly slower reading at the start and end of month, but I still managed to finish 8 books. ๐ Below are some stats … Continue reading January 2022 Wrap Up