Weekly Check-in #53

 What I've Been Writing:

This week, I wrote nothing, sorry. No new words typed. I'm probably going to pivot and work on something new next week. But I've read two books and bought two books, so at least I have something shelfish to talk about!

What I've Been Reading:

Dire Bound - So last week, I was all like ooh, Tempest Blade was my favorite book of the year. Bla, bla, bla. And then, directly after that, I read Dire Bound, which was...wow. Then, double, triple, and quadruple wow. So now I'm confused. They were both just soooooo good. I'm pretty sure I'm dropping everything and reading Fury Bound as soon as I get my grabby hands on it after it releases next week.

When Life Happened - I actually loved this story, but I could also agree with people's arguments if they didn't like it. I mean, it kind of makes a case for cheaters, which is like bleh to me. But it's still such a good book. And that plot twist...most unexpected thing I think I have ever read in my life. I was sure it was a spoof and not real for the longest time, and I had to keep going back to the page where everything turned on its head to make sure I read it right, but nope...it really happened. I read it right. It was pure, crazy goodness.

What I've Been Putting on my Shelves:

This week, I got The Throne of Broken Gods: Book 2 in the Gods and Monsters Series. And then I got the special edition of It's in His Kiss: Book 7 of the Bridgerton series. I should complete my collection of special editions for the Bridgerton series next week. And yes, I was a fan of these books before the show came out. I was one of those people who had to wait a full year before the next book was released; I'm that old of a fan. Wait. I didn't say old. I'm not old. (Hush!)

Anyway, hope you have a great May. 

 

Weekly Check-in #52

 What I've Been Writing:

Defectors and Queens - Word count is at 110,000 words. And I have the first 36 chapters fleshed out. I feel as if we still have a ways to go to finish, so I'm still writing strong!

What I've Been Reading:

The Tempest Blade - This was my favorite book of the year so far, plus most anticipated book of the year. I loved it all the way through. I just wish I hadn't read it so fast; I should have savored the ride.

City of Iron and Ivy - Got this through my Allurial Book Box subscription, and I thought all the books sold there were supposed to be romantasy; this was not a romantasy. Not sure why it has been promoted as one, but aside from that, it was a good book. Just don't go in thinking any couple's going to come out with a hea/hfn ending (which is basically the only reason I read books, but I can deal), and you'll be fine. 

What I've Stacked on my Shelves:

You're never going to believe this, but I got no new books this week. I know! Something feels missing from my life. I may have to make up for this next week.

And...I just realized I didn't mention last week that I also got my Allurial Book Box Subscription last week. So add three more to last week's total: The Wicked Sea, City of Iron and Ivy, and (yes, another) Blood Bound!

Weekly Check-in #51

 What I've Been Writing:

Defectors and Queens - I've been so busy this week that I didn't think I'd get anything new written at all, but I finally snuck in some time and finished chapter 34. My favorite line I've written today is, "Never question why I love you again." (You may have to be in the thick of the scene to really feel it, though!) Word count: 104,000.

What I've Been Reading:

Guess what? I finally finished the entire Throne of Glass series with Kingdom of Ash! Woot. It was good. Empire of Storms was my favorite book in the series, but it's also nice to be free to read whatever I want now and not be stuck in a big commitment series. (Which is making me wonder if people hate me because I have a 10-book series and am five deep in a 7-book series. Except those are standalones that don't really rely on the other books to keep going if you want to wander off for a while, so maybe that makes them different, I'm not sure.) 

Anyway, I received The Tempest Blade - Book 6 in the Bridge Kingdom series - and I'm plowing my way through that right now. It was my very top, most anticipated read of the year, and it IS living up to my very high expectations. I am loving it and could read 20 books in this series, I think, and still want more. (Which makes me now wonder if it's just how invested a person is in the series that makes them feel tied and dragged down to it, or like they could continue it forever. Hmm...all interesting thoughts.)

What I've Been Stacking on my Shelves:

I got The Tempest Blade this week, since it released on Tuesday.  And then two books with 3D-decorated spines from the ACOTAR series came from the company AcryliPics that I'd ordered back in January.

And that's been my week. Happy Bat Appreciation Day to you. Hope you enjoy it.