Top Ten Tuesday: TBR

April 17: Freebie (TBR)

Ashley: My TBR is ever growing. There are few back listed titles that

I really want to get to before the year is over. A few of them are series

enders from years ago.

Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor

Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier

Rise of Fire by Sophie Jordan

Ensnared by A.G. Howard

The Girl at The Center of the World by Austin Aslan

Michaela: The TBR is ever growing as more books are released. I haven’t

accomplished as much reading as I want to this year but the year isn't

even close to being over yet.

Current TBR:

Heart of Iron by Ashley Poston

Seige and Storm by Leigh Bardugo

Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo

Lost Crow Conspiracy by Rosalyn Eves

Mackenzie: I don’t  think that my TBR list will ever stop growing. There quite

a few books that I’ve wanted to read for a while now and haven’t gotten to yet

because of new releases from some of my favorite authors, or just not enough

time in the year. I unfortunately am ill equipped to read in the car for long

periods of time unlike both Ashley and Michaela so I don’t usually get as many

books read as they do.

Currently on my TBR that I plan on reading this year are:

The Girl with the Red Balloon by Katherine Locke

Strange the Dreamer- Laini Taylor

The Grisha Trilogy and Six of Crows Duology- Leigh Bardugo

Review: When Dimple Met Rishi

Title:When Dimple Met Rishi

Author:Sandhya Menon

Publisher: Simon Pulse

Pages:380

Synopsis:(from GoodReads)

Dimple Shah has it all figured out. With graduation behind her, she’s more

than ready for a break from her family, from Mamma’s inexplicable obsession with her

finding the “Ideal Indian Husband.” Ugh.

Rishi Patel is a hopeless romantic. So when his parents tell him that his future

wife will be attending the same summer program as him—wherein he’ll have to woo

her—he’s totally on board.

Rating: 5/5 stars

I definitely connected with Dimple in this book, I’m in my second semester of

my freshman year of college, I survive on way to much coffee, and am pursuing

a field where its tough being a girl but it is soo worth it. Dimple and Rishi have a

very adorable relationship in my opinion. I mean if my parents tried to pair me

with some guy I hadn't seen since i was a child, I’d be furious too but they set

all the angry feelings aside towards the end and I was smiling like a dork as I was

reading it. I love the influence of Celia and Rishi’s little brother, Ashish on their

relationship and the story of the book.  Also just in case an y’all are curious,

I WOULD NOT THROW MY COFFEE AT A BOY. (I like it to much)

~Michaela

Review: Obsidio

Authors: Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman

Published On: 3/13/18

Publisher: Knopf Books

Page Count: 615

Rating: 5/5

Synopsis: (Found on Goodreads)

Kady, Ezra, Hanna, and Nik narrowly escaped with their lives from the 

attacks on Heimdall station and now find themselves crammed with 2,000 refugees 

on the container ship, Mao. With the jump station destroyed and their resources scarce, 

the only option is to return to Kerenza—but who knows what they'll find seven 

months after the invasion? 

There needs to be a 6/5 star option on Goodreads. This book tore me to shreds.

I laughed, cried and felt my gut being torn in two. I went into this series

skeptical two years ago. Now that I`m at the end it has become one of

my favorite science fiction books.

Spoilers Ahead Since End of Series

Obsidio is the end to the Illuminae Files. It's where Kady, Ezra, Hannah and Nik

all meet Asha and Rhys. Asha is Kady`s cousin who was presumed dead during

the attack on Kerenza. She truly is the star of this novel on the ground while

Aidan is the wizard in the sky. Kerenza workers and their families have been

held captive by Beitech. Asha is on the side of the rebellion trying to prevent

Beitech from jumping away from Kerenza and destroying those left behind.

I love how Obsidio adds two new main characters while incorporating

characters from the previous books. When it comes time to add everyone

together the point of views can get a little much but having the chance to see

into everyone's thoughts makes it worth it.

Aidan is not someone or technically something I thought i would become

attached to but it..he truly is remarkable. He isn't supposed to have emotions

but the connection he has with Kady is incredible. His main goal is to protect

those onboard the ships he is programmed into however his side goal and most

important to him is that Kady stays safe. That her mission is complete and it doesn`t

matter who has to die for that to succeed.

This is an epic roller coaster of a finale that leaves every “chapter” a suspenseful

pause. It took me 6 hours to tear through this book and i can`t wait to do a series

reread with the girls. They haven't read any of the books so watching their

reactions will be worth it now that they can binge. Between Kady and Asha I can`t

choose who to love more.

~TTFN

Ashley

Review: Inkmistress

Title: Inkmistress

Author: Audrey Coulthurst

Publisher: Balzer + Bray

Pages: 400pgs

Synopsis: (from GoodReads)

Asra is a demigod with a dangerous gift: the ability to dictate the future

by writing with her blood. To keep her power secret, she leads a quiet

life as a healer on a remote mountain, content to help the people in her

care and spend time with Ina, the mortal girl she loves.

Rating: 3/ 5

When I picked up this book I still had mixed feelings, Of Fire and Stars has been

one of my favorite reads due to the fact I can relate to the equine references.

I was very surprised when I delved into the but in the end I liked it but not as

much as of Of Fire and Stars. Ina is desperate to find her manifest, an animal to

change into as passage to adulthood. Bandits threaten Ina’s village, Asra uses her

blood magic and their lives take a drastic turn. Ina turns very dark and Asra meets

another demigod, a son of the wind. Hal and Asra align themselves with the King.

Ina and Hal’s sister Nismae, seek revenge on the King. This story was intriguing

with the characters and the story, I recommend it if you haven't read Of Fire and

Stars, as that was what I was expecting, something similar but it tis not. Of course

you can read it after Of Fire and Stars but be prepared as it is completely different.

~Michaela

Review: The Traitor Prince

The Traitor Prince

Author: C J Redwine

Publisher: Harperteen

Published On:2/13/18

Rating: 4.5/5

Synopsis: (Found on Goodreads)

Javan`s story was a great addition to the Ravenspire series. I think I

might have liked a bit more of Sajda`s story or perspective. As well as Rahim.

I know Javan is the centre of the story but having more about the girl who risks

a lot to prove his case would have been nice.

Redwine does it again with her incredible fighting scenes beautifully

executed through the entire novel. Strong characters and a plot that keeps

thickening. Not all the characters are safe (which having read all of CJ`s books

I've come to learn this)

There is one scene in particular that had an impactful moment of pure

innocence and the corruption of that innocence. The scene is on where Sadja

takes Javan to a secret place- her own sanctuary- to see the stars and to be taught.

Here she reveals so much about her youth and how the Warden took all of that away

from her. This scene is one that I will recall for books to come. It was the quiet

before the real storm.

Overall the story of Javen regaining his title of Prince during his fight in

Maqbara adds to the entire Ravenspire series. I see Sajda maybe making a

reappearance in the next books a visit to Loch Talam or even Morcant perhaps.

~Ashley

Review: Sightwitch

Title: Sightwitch

Author: Susan Dennard

Publisher:  Tor Teen

Pages: 240

Synopsis:(from GoodReads)

Ryber Fortiza was a Sightwitch Sister at a secluded convent, waiting to be

called by her goddess into the depths of the mountain. There she would

receive the gift of foretelling. But when that call never comes, Ryber finds herself the

only Sister without the Sight.

Rating: 4/ 5

HIGHLY SUGGEST READING WINDWITCH AND TRUTHWITCH BEFORE

PICKING UP SIGHTWITCH! (otherwise there will be confusion and spoilers)

I was definitely excited for this book, though it is not what I had thought it to be.  

I devoured Sightwitch, it wasn’t quite the backstory of Ryber Fortiza and Kullen Ikray

I was looking for but it was still good. We got to see what Ryber came from and more

into who she is. Ryber is probably one of my favorite characters of The Witchlands

because she is so different compared to other characters and when she is first

mention in the series she reminded me of me. Ha my hair is almost always in

braids of some sort as is Rybers.

I hope to see more of the relationship of Ryber and Kullen in Bloodwitch or books 4 and 5 of The Witchlands.

~Michaela

Review: Gunslinger Girl

Gunslinger Girl
Lyndsay Ely
Published On: 1/2/18
Publisher: James Paterson, Little Brown
Audiobook: 11hr 37min (432 Pgs)
Narrator: Christie Moreau
Rating: 3.5/5

Serendipity Jones aka PIty our main character in this 2nd world war is a

seventeen year old sharpshooter. Pity escapes her old life in a commune from

an abusive father and arranged transfer marriage. What PIty didn`t expect to find

when leaving was a place called Cessation. A city of lust and wonder. Think Las Vagas

mixed with the Wild West. Pity joins a "theatre" performance of sorts where she meets Max.

A nice young fellow who she quickly crushes on.

A highly entertaining debut novel with corruption, love and adventures.

Strong supporting characters add depth to a story of Badass women .

The narrator adds another layer to this story in ways that reading the book

yourself wouldn`t give. Although the pacing is a little slow at times the build up is work it.

I hope to hear more of Pity Jones` adventures in the future but for now this is a Stand Alone.

~Ashley