May Wrap-up & June TBR

May Wrap-up

May was actually a good month. I had some free time, I read some amazing books and I pretty much followed my TBR for this month, so that’s a good sign! I also got already some books for my birthday next month, because we never know if orders will arrive in time… Might as well do it early, right?! So that got me extremely excited and I can’t wait to share it with you guys asap!

This month I read around 11 books, which is only my average, but since some were quite big, I’m happy with it!

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Review: The Circle by Dave Eggers

The Circle by Dave Eggers

Series: Standalone

Publisher: Penguin

First published October 8th, 2013

Genres: Sci-fi, Fiction, Dystopia

Pages: 528

Format: Audiobook (+ Paperback)

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When Mae is hired to work for the Circle, the world’s most powerful internet company, she feels she’s been given the opportunity of a lifetime. Run out of a sprawling California campus, the Circle links users’ personal emails, social media, and finances with their universal operating system, resulting in one online identity and a new age of transparency. Mae can’t believe her great fortune to work for them – even as life beyond the campus grows distant, even as a strange encounter with a colleague leaves her shaken, even as her role at the Circle becomes increasingly public … 

Review: The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan (spoiler free)

The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan

Series: The Trials of Apollo #2

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Published May 2nd, 2017

Genres: YA, Fantasy

Pages: 528

Format: Paperback

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Zeus has punished his son Apollo—god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more—by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo do anything about them without his powers?

After experiencing a series of dangerous—and frankly, humiliating—trials at Camp Half-Blood, Apollo must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. Fortunately, what he lacks in godly graces he’s gaining in new friendships—with heroes who will be very familiar to fans of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians and Heroes of Olympus series. Come along for what promises to be a harrowing, hilarious, and haiku-filled ride. . . .

Desert Island Discs Book Tag

 

Hey, guys!

I was nominated by the lovely Nadwa @ Painfully Fictional to do the Desert Island Discs Blog Tag! Thank you so much Nadwa!! Also, make sure you guys check out her answers to this tag here, especially because our musical tastes are extremely different!

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas

Series: A Court of Thorns and Roses #3

Publisher: Bloomsbury Children’s

Published May 2nd, 2017

Genres: Fantasy, New Adult, Romance

Pages: 699

Format: Paperback

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Looming war threatens all Feyre holds dear in the third volume of the #1 New York Times bestselling A Court of Thorns and Rosesseries.

Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin’s maneuverings and the invading king threatening to bring Prythian to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit-and one slip may spell doom not only for Feyre, but for her world as well.

As war bears down upon them all, Feyre must decide who to trust amongst the dazzling and lethal High Lords-and hunt for allies in unexpected places.

In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the earth will be painted red as mighty armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy them all.

Review: The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli (spoiler free)

The Upside of Unrequited by Becky Albertalli

Series: standalone

Publisher: Penguin

Published April 11th, 2017

Genres: Contemporary, YA, Romance

Pages: 336

Format: Paperback

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Seventeen-year-old Molly Peskin-Suso knows all about unrequited love—she’s lived through it twenty-six times. She crushes hard and crushes often, but always in secret. Because no matter how many times her twin sister, Cassie, tells her to woman up, Molly can’t stomach the idea of rejection. So she’s careful. Fat girls always have to be careful.

Then a cute new girl enters Cassie’s orbit, and for the first time ever, Molly’s cynical twin is a lovesick mess. Meanwhile, Molly’s totally not dying of loneliness—except for the part where she is.

Luckily, Cassie’s new girlfriend comes with a cute hipster-boy sidekick. Will is funny and flirtatious and just might be perfect crush material. Maybe more than crush material. And if Molly can win him over, she’ll get her first kiss and she’ll get her twin back.

There’s only one problem: Molly’s coworker Reid. He’s an awkward Tolkien superfan with a season pass to the Ren Faire, and there’s absolutely no way Molly could fall for him.

Right?

Review: City of Glass by Cassandra Care

City of Glass by Cassandra Clare

Series: The Mortal Instruments #3

Publisher: Walker

First published March 24th, 2009

Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, Romance

Pages: 496

Format: paperback

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To save her mother’s life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters – never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.

As Clary uncovers more about her family’s past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadowhunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadowhunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he’s willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her newfound powers to help save the Glass City – whatever the cost?

Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the third installment of the New York Times bestselling series The Mortal Instruments.

Review: Bad Little Girl by Frances Vick

Bad Little Girl by Frances Vick

Series: standalone

Publisher: Bookouture

First published February 20th, 2017

Genres: Mystery, Thriller

Pages: 325

Format: ARC

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* Received this copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you very much! This doesn’t affect the review in any way. My opinions are, as always, my own.*

‘I’m not safe – you have to help me…’

Little Lorna Bell is from a notorious family on a rundown estate. Everyone thinks she’s a nasty piece of work. The schoolchildren call her a thief. But Lorna’s hair is matted, her shoes pinch her feet and school teacher Claire Penny can’t help herself; some kids just need a bit more support, a bit more love, than the rest.

As the bond between teacher and pupil grows stronger, Claire sees Lorna’s bruises, and digs to uncover the disturbing tale behind them. Heartbroken, Claire knows she has to act. She must make Lorna safe. Just when Claire thinks she has protected Lorna, a chance encounter brings enigmatic stranger Marianne Cairns into their lives. Marianne seems generous and kind but there is something about her story that doesn’t quite add up. Why does she feel so at home, and why is Lorna suddenly so unsettled?

Claire has risked everything to save Lorna. But what can save Claire from the shocking truth?

An utterly unputdownable and darkly compelling read that will have fans of The Girl on the Train, The Sister, and Gone Girlabsolutely hooked.

What Cats Do Book TAG

I have been incredibly excited to do this tag ever since I was tagged by Mandy @ BookPrincessReviews! I absolutely love cats and joining cats and books together is just perfect! Also, I’ve been designing a new blog design for my blog with that theme, but it’s taking some time… So that’s how much I love it!

So, thank you so much Kate @ meltingpotsandothercalamities creating this amazing tag! And thank you so much, Mandy, for tagging me and showing your adorable Jasper!! Also, make sure you guys check out her answers for this tag here!

Review: The Enemy Within by Scott Burn (spoiler free)

The Enemy Within by Scott Burn

Series: Standalone

Published July 24th, 2016

Genres: Sci-fi, YA

Pages: 215

Format: ebook

Buy: Amazon

* Received this copy from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you very much! This doesn’t affect the review in any way. My opinions are, as always, my own.*

Seventeen-year-old Max has always felt like an outsider. When the agonizing apocalyptic visions begin, he decides suicide is his only escape. He soon finds himself in an institution under the guidance of a therapist who sees something exceptional in him. Just as he begins to leave the hallucinations behind, Max discovers the visions weren’t just in his head.

There are three others who have shared those same thoughts and they’ve been searching for Max. Like him, they are something more than human. Each of them possesses certain abilities, which they’re going to need when a covert military group begins hunting them down.

As the danger escalates, Max doesn’t know which side to trust. But in the end, his choice will decide the fate of both species.