My TBR Books

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“The person, be it gentleman or lady, who has not pleasure in a good novel, must be intolerably stupid” ~ Jane Austen

I was looking at my bookshelves the other day and I realised I have a quite a few unread books (I’m not going to lie, some of the books on my tbr are a little embarrassing). And it made me think, why don’t I show people my “I can’t believe I haven’t read these books yet shelf”. I will be talking about the books, but I don’t know how, so this post might be a bit messy, but that’s just like my brain which means this post will be very ‘Emma’, if that makes any sense (which it probably doesn’t).

S by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst
“A young woman picks up a book left behind by a stranger. Inside it are his margin notes, which reveal a reader entranced by the story and by its mysterious author. She responds with notes of her own, leaving the book for the stranger, and so begins an unlikely conversation that plunges them both into the unknown. – THE BOOK – Ship Of Theseus, the final novel by a prolific but enigmatic writer name V.M. Straka, in which a man with no past is shanghaied onto a strange ship with a monstrous crew and launched on a disorientating and perilous journey. – THE WRITER – Straka, the incendiary and secretive subject of one of the world’s greatest mysteries, a revolutionary about whom the world knows nothing apart from the words he wrote and the rumours that swirl around him. – THE READERS – Jennifer and Eric, a college senior and a disgraced grad student, both facing crucial decisions about who they are, who they might become, and how much they’re willing to trust another person with their passions, hurts and fears.”
I’ve had this book for almost a year now. One of my mams old client knew I love reading and she was giving a bunch away. If I’m being honest with you, I still don’t really understand what this is about, and I have no idea when I’ll get to it, but I know I will read it sometime in the future. I’m looking forward to reading it because it has cool stuff inside it that you can take out which helps make you part of the story, and I think that is amazing.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
“Orphaned as a child, Jane has felt an outcast her whole young life. Her courage is tested once again when she arrives at Thornfield Hall, where she has been hired by the brooding, proud Edward Rochester to care for his ward Adèle. Jane finds herself drawn to his troubled yet kind spirit. She falls in love. Hard. But there is a terrifying secret inside the gloomy, forbidding Thornfield Hall. Is Rochester hiding from Jane? Will Jane be left heartbroken and exiled once again?”
I got this is one of the two stories in one book (the other is Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, which I’ve read). I’ve wanted to read Jane Eyre for quite some time, but I never had a copy of it and I could never find it in the library. Now that I have it, it shouldn’t take me too long to pick it up once I’m in the mood for it (I’m very picky when it comes to when I want to read a classic). And if I enjoy this as much as I enjoyed Wuthering Heights, I know I’m going to love it for quite a while.
Desperation to read this: 4/5

King Of Ashes by Raymond E. Feist
“Garn once boasted five great kingdoms – until Ithrace was betrayed. It’s royal family, the flame-haired Firemanes, was not even saved by its affinity with fire: every one of them was executed by the King of Sandura. Now four kingdoms remain, out of balance and on the brink of war. But there are whispers that a newborn Ithraci heir may have been smuggled away… Terrified, the four kings place a bounty on the child’s head, lest the boy grow up with revenge in his heart. Declan is a gifted apprentice to a master blacksmith in a peaceful village learning an ancient craft – until slavers descend to capture men to press as soldiers for Sandura. forcing him to run for his life, carrying with him his priceless knowledge of the forging of jewel-steel. On the secret island of the Quelli Nascosti assassins, three young friends are being schooled in the arts of espionage and killing: Donte, son of a senior master: Hava, a fierce girl and gifted fighter: and Hatu, a strange, conflicted boy in whom fury and calm war constantly, whose hair is a bright and fiery shade of red…”
I have only recently bought King Of Ashes, so it’s not as embarrassing for me as some of the other books I’ll be telling you about. This is a biiig book, and depending on how much free time I have will determine how quickly I’ll read this, it seems like such a good book and I might even fly through it. I might even pick this up at the beginning of next month if I’m not already reading something.
Desperation to read this: 4/5

Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick
“Britt Pfeiffer has never been very adventurous, but that’s about to change. Wanting to impress her ex-boyfriend, Britt convinces her best friend, Korbie, to take a hiking trip with her. But when a freak storm leaves the girls stranded, they seek shelter in a secluded cabin- where they find two handsome rescuers. Or so they think. Britt realises that she and Korbie need to get off the mountain fast, and so begins a treacherous journey through the ice and snow. But is gorgeous, mysterious Mason an enemy – or an Ally?”
Black Ice comes in 2nd place for “been on my self the longest” category. The first thing that put me off reading it was that I heard a lot of negative reviews about Becca Fitzpatrick and it did put me off for a little bit. But then I thought to myself ‘I shouldn’t judge something because of what people say, I need my own opinion of it’…and yet I still haven’t read it. I don’t know why, but I’ve never been in a big mood for this. I might read it soon, it might even go to first place, I guess only time will tell.
Desperation to read this: 2/5

The Cousins War Series by Philippa Gregory
There are 6 books in this series and I own, 2, 3, 4 & 5

I have already read The White Princess thanks to Queen Lolo, and I really enjoyed it, so I know I’ll enjoy the rest. They weren’t books I was desperate to buy, but when I saw them for only $3 each, I lost all will power and I bought them. There can be two ways to read these book. The first order is publication date: The White Queen, The Red Queen, The Lady Of The Rivers, The Kingmaker’s Daughter, The White Princess, and The King’s Curse. The other way is in historical order, which is basically the same but I’d read The Lady Of The Rivers first. I might wait till I have The White Queen, but I don’t think I NEED to read that before I read The Red Queen.
The White Queen – “This tells the story of a woman of extraordinary beauty and ambition who, catching the eye of the newly crowned boy king, marries him in secret and ascends to royalty. While Elizabeth rises to the demands of her exalted position and fights for the success of her family, her two sons become central figures in a mystery that has confounded historians for centuries: the missing princes in the Tower of London whose fate is still unknown. From her uniquely qualified perspective, Philippa Gregory explores this most famous unsolved mystery of English history, informed by impeccable research and framed by her inimitable storytelling skills.”
The Red Queen – “Heiress to the red rose of Lancaster, Margaret Beaufort never surrenders her belief that her House is the true ruler of England and that she has a great destiny before her. Her ambitions are disappointed when her sainted cousin, Henry VI of England, fails to recognise her as a kindred spirit, and even more when he sinks into madness. Worst of all for Margaret is when she discovers her mother is sending her to a loveless marriage in remote Wales. Married to a man twice her age, and a mother at only fourteen, Margaret is determined to turn her lonely life into a triumph. She sets her heart on putting her son Henry on the throne of England regardless of the cost. Disregarding rival heirs and the overwhelming power of York dynasty, she sends Henry into exile and pledges him in marriage to the daughter of her enemy Elizabeth Woodville. She feigns loyalty to the usurper King Richard III, marries one of his faithful supporters and then masterminds one of the greatest rebellions of the time – all the while knowing that her son is growing to manhood, recruiting an army, his eyes on the greatest prize.”
The Lady Of The Rivers – “Descended from Melusina, the river goddess, Jacquetta has always had the gift of second sight. As a child visiting her uncle, she meets his prisoner, Joan of Arc, and sees her own power reflected in the young woman accused of witchcraft. Married to the Duke of Bedford, English Regent of France, Jacquetta is introduced by him to a mysterious world of learning and alchemy. Her only friend in the great household is the Duke’s squire, Richard Woodville, who is at her side when the Duke’s death leaves her a wealthy young widow. The two become lovers and marry in secret, returning to England to serve at the court of the young King Henry VI, where Jacquetta becomes a close and loyal friend to his new queen. The Woodvilles soon achieve a place at the very heart of the Lancaster court, though Jacquetta can sense the growing threat from the people of England and the danger of royal rivals. The king slides into a mysterious sleep; Margret, his queen, turns to untrustworthy favourites for help; and Richard Duke of York, threatens to overturn the whole kingdom for his rival dynasty of the House of York. Jacquetta fights for her king, her queen, and for her daughter Elizabeth Woodville, a young woman for whom Jacquetta can sense an extraordinary and unexpected future: a change of fortune, the throne of England, and the white rose of York.”
The Kingmaker’s Daughter – “Anne Neville and her sister Isabel are daughters of the most powerful magnate in the 15th-century England, the Earl of Warwick, nicknamed the ‘Kingmaker’. Ever ruthless, always plotting, in the absence of a son and heir, Warwick sets about using his daughters as pawns in his vicious political games. Anne grows from a delightful child, brought up at the court of Edward IV and his beautiful queen, Elizabeth Woodville, in intimacy and friendship with the family of Richard, Duke of Gloucester. Her life is overturned when her father turns on his former allies, escapes England and invades with an enemy army. Widowed at fourteen, fatherless, with her mother locked in sanctuary, and her sister a vengeful enemy, Anne faces the world alone. But fortune’s wheel turns once again. Anne plots her escape from her sister’s house, finds herself a husband in the handsome young Duke of Gloucester, and marries without permission, in secret. But danger still follows her. She finds that she has a mortal enemy in the most beautiful queen Of England. Anne has to protect herself and her precious only son from the treacherous royal court, the deadly royal rival, and even from the driving ambition of her husband – Richard III.”
The White Princess – “Somewhere beyond the shores of England, a pretender is mustering an army. He claims to be brother to the queen, and the true heir to the throne/ But is he the lost boy sent into the unknown by his mother, the White Queen? Or a counterfeit prince – a lowborn enemy to Henry Tudor and his York princess wife? When Henry Tudor picked up the crown of England from the mud of Bosworth Field he knew he would have o marry the princess of the rival house – Elizabeth of York – in an effort to unify a country divided by war for nearly two decades. But his bride was still in love with his enemy – and her mother and half of England still dreamed of a missing her and a triumphant return for the House of York. The new Queen Elizabeth has to decide if she can stand by a king whose support and courage are crumbling before her eyes. She has to choose between Tudor and York, between her new husband and the boy who claims to be her beloved lost brother: the rose of York come home at last.”
The Kings Curse – “Regarded as yet another threat to the volatile King Henry VII’s claim to the throne, Margaret Pole, cousin to Elizabeth of York (known as the White Princess) and daughter of George, Duke of Clarence, is married off to a steady and kind Lancaster supporter—Sir Richard Pole. For his loyalty, Sir Richard is entrusted with the governorship of Wales, but Margaret’s contented daily life is changed forever with the arrival of Arthur, the young Prince of Wales, and his beautiful bride, Katherine of Aragon. Margaret soon becomes a trusted adviser and friend to the honeymooning couple, hiding her own royal connections in service to the Tudors. After the sudden death of Prince Arthur, Katherine leaves for London a widow, and fulfills her deathbed promise to her husband by marrying his brother, Henry VIII. Margaret’s world is turned upside down by the surprising summons to court, where she becomes the chief lady-in-waiting to Queen Katherine. But this charmed life of the wealthiest and “holiest” woman in England lasts only until the rise of Anne Boleyn, and the dramatic deterioration of the Tudor court. Margaret has to choose whether her allegiance is to the increasingly tyrannical king, or to her beloved queen; to the religion she loves or the theology which serves the new masters. Caught between the old world and the new, Margaret Pole has to find her own way as she carries the knowledge of an old curse on all the Tudors.”
Desperation to read this: 3/5

31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan
“When the brutally stabbed and nearly decapitated body of a society dentist is found in his town house at 31 Bond Street in lower Manhattan, this is the question that grips America for months. All the evidence points to his elegant and mysterious lodger and housekeeper, Emma (*wink wink, nudge nudge*) Cunningham, who is immediately put under arrest and soon charged with murder. A conviction is sure to catapult flamboyant district attorney Abraham Oakey Hall into the mayor’s seat. But one formidable obstacle stands in his way: the defence attorney Henry Clinton who risks his whole career to help prove the vulnerable widow’s innocence.”
I am actually planning on reading this book this month ( go check out my Instagram 😉 ) and I’m looking forward to it! It seems like a really good book, and I’ve been into crimes set in the past lately, and there seems to be a lot of good ratings for this. Fingers crossed it’s as good as I hope it will be! Just thought that I’d mention tat this is set 4 years before the outbreak of the American Civil War, and is based on a true story.
Desperation to read this: 5/5

Tales Of Suspense by Edgar Allen Poe
I really like Edgar Allen Poe, I think his writing is great. My favourite piece he’s done is (this is going to be a typical answer I think) The Raven, there’s something enticing about it and I know I won’t get bored of it no matter how many times I’ll read it. When I do finally open this I’ll read one part at a time, I don’t think it’d be a great idea to read all of these in one go.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Crave The Mark by Veronica Roth
“CRYA is the sister of the brutal tyrant who rules the Shotet people. Cyra’s currentgift gift gives her pain and power – something her brother exploits, using her to torture his enemies. But Cyra is much more than just a blade in her brother’s hand: she is resilient, quick on her feet and smarter than he knows. AKOS is the son of a farmer and an oracle from the frozen nation-planet of Thuvhe. Protected by his unusual currentgift, Akos is generous in spirit, and his loyalty to his family is limitless. Once Akos and his brother are captured by enemy Shotet soldiers, Akos is desperate to get his brother out alive – matter what the cost. Then Akos is thrust into Cyra’s world, and the enmity between their countries and families seems insurmountable. Will they help each other to survive, or will they destroy one another?”
I’m honesty not too sure why I haven’t read this book yet, it seems like something I’d enjoy. I guess when I’m looking for something to read from my shelf Crave The Mark isn’t the first thing that pops into mind. At least now when I do read it, the sequel is out so I won’t have to wait forever for it.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Star Wars Revenge Of The Sith by Matthew Stover
Yep, you read that right, I own Star Wars Episode III as a book. This is 1st place on for “been on my self the longest” category. I was going to read this on Star Wars day and I don’t know why I didn’t. I’m not desperate to read this, this is on my “eh” self. I’m not bothered if I read it or if I don’t, and I don’t normally feel that way towards books.
Desperation to read this: 1/5

The Looking Glass Wars by Frank Beddor
“Murder. Bloodshed. War. The true story of Wonderland… Alyss was destined to become Wonderland’s beloved Queen. Until her life was shattered. Seeing her parents killed she seeks refuge in our world. Years later she returns. Her evil aunt now rules the land. Shrieking Seekers command the air. And deep in the darkness something far more frightening is watching. And waiting. Purring with anticipating…”
I really want to get into this book soon, but it’s part of a series and I have a feeling that I’ll go insane if I don’t read the second one after it. From what I’m getting from the synopsis, I can tell I’m going to enjoy it. Let’s hope I actually pick this book up soon.
Desperation to read this: 4/5

Sense And Sensibility by Jane Austen
“Marianne Dashwood wears her heart on her sleeve, and when she falls in love with the dashing but unsuitable John Willoughby she ignores her sister Elinor’s warning that her impulsive behaviour leaves her open to gossip and innuendo. Meanwhile Elinor, always sensitive to social convention, is struggling to conceal her own romantic disappointment, even from those closest to her. Through their parallel experience of love—and its threatened loss—the sisters learn that sense must mix with sensibility if they are to find personal happiness in a society where status and money govern the rules of love.”
If I enjoy this as much as I enjoy Pride And Prejudice, I know I’m going to fly though this. I’ve been in a very classic reads lately, so it probably won’t be too long till I pick this book up. And I’m just throwing this out there, how gorgeous is this cover? I have three of these World Cloud Classic books (this, Little Women, and The Jungle Book) and this one is my favourite. I this the pink writing looks great against the black.
Desperation to read this: 4/5

Six Of Crows and Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo

Six Of Crows – “Criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker has been offered wealth beyond his wildest dreams. But to claim it, he’ll have to pull off a seemingly impossible heist: Break into the Ice Court (a military stronghold that has never been breached), retrieve a hostage (who could unleash magical havoc on the world), survive long enough to collect hiss reward (and spend it). Kaz needs a crew desperate enough to take on this suicide mission and dangerous enough to get the job done – and he knows exactly who: six of the deadliest outcasts the city has to offer. Together, they just might be unstoppable – if they don’t kill each other first.”
Crooked Kingdom – I’m not going to talk about this one in case it has spoilers 🙂
Please don’t hate me for not reading these yet. I’ve had them for a little while now, but I’ve never picked them up yet, and I don’t know why. If my plans this month go well (which I don’t think they will), I will have Six Of Crows read by the end of June. I really hope that happens because every month I don’t read them, I hate myself a little more.
Desperation to read this: 5/5

Three Dark Crowns and One Dark Throne Kendare Blake

Three Dark Crowns – “In every generation on the Island of Fennbirn a set of triplets is born: Three queens, all equal heirs to the crown, all possessed of a coveted magic. MIRABELLA, a fierce elemental, can spark hungry flames with the click of a finger. KATHARINE, a poisoner, is known to be resistant to the deadliest of snake bites. ARSINOE, a naturalist, is rumoured to have the ability to bloom the reddest of roses. But becoming the Queen Crowned is not just a matter of royal birth. These three sisters must fight to the death for the throne, and on the night they turn sixteen the battle begins. Only one queen can inherit the crown.”
One Dark Throne – I’m not going to talk about this one in case it has spoilers 🙂
I’ve owned Three Dark Crowns since the beginning of 2017, and I honestly don’t know why I haven’t read it yet. I know I’m going to like it, and yet I haven’t opened it. Luckily I own One Dark Throne so if there is a big cliff hanger, I can go straight into that.
Desperation to read this: 4/5

The Name Of This Book Is Secret by Pseudonymous Bosch
“Two extraordinary adventures… a missing magician’s diary… a symphony of smells… and a deadly secret.”
I have a bit of a petty story as to why I haven’t read this yet. The fist thing you’ve got to know is that during this story my English class had a different teacher (who was horrible) on Wednesdays just for reading (the teacher was so bad she actually checked your eyes to see if they were moving so she would know if you were really reading). I got The Name Of This Book Is Secret in year 8 for free (I would have been 12) but I was already reading a book at the time, so obviously I wasn’t about to stop halfway through the first book. Now fast forward about 2 months, the teacher decided to check what books we were reading to see if they were appropriate for us. So, it was time for her to check my book (which was this one), and when I look up I see her face has morphed into a confused and angry look, then she says “Is this one of them free books?” (all I could do was nod) “How are you still reading this? I’ am appalled that it has taken this long for you only to get half way!”. And I tell her I only just started it, but she was having none o it, “I don’t want to hear excuses, this is disgusting!”. Two people tried to stand up for me but EVERYONE was scared of her. So after that lesson I was thinking “She wants me to read it, so I won’t!” because 12 year old me thought that was a pretty mean thing to do to a scary teacher… and every time I look at the book I get the horrible flash back of that day and it keeps me away. I think that’s also why the cover is a mess, because I wanted extreme pettiness. I should probably read it soon though.
Desperation to read this: 2/5

Books 2-6 in the Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
(I only own the first 3 books)

I’m not going to write what they’re about because you can never be too careful with spoilers 🙂
I haven’t owned these books for long, and I read City Of Bones about 2 months ago which I enjoyed so it probably won’t be long till I read the next one. I’m not in a really big rush to read City Of Ashes just yet so it might be in the next month or two when I read it. And I have no idea when I’ll read City Of Glass. The editions I have are the ones that make a picture with the spines, so I’m looking forward to getting the rest to make it complete.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
“Who are you? What have we done to each other? These are the questions Nick Dunne finds himself asking on the morning of his fifth wedding anniversary, when his wife Amy suddenly disappears. The police suspect Nick. Amy’s friends reveal that she was afraid of him, that she kept secrets from him. He swears it isn’t true. A police examination of his computer shows strange searches. He says they weren’t made by him. And then there are the persistent calls on his mobile phone. So what did happen to Nick’s beautiful wife?”
I have no excuse for not reading Gone Girl yet. I’m disappointed in myself, but that the same time I don’t really care. I don’t know when I’ll read it, I just know I will at some point in my life. As you can tell I have mixed feelings about this book being on my TBR, at the moment I’m not fussed that I haven’t read it but that’ll probably change next month. I know it’s a good book because of how many people have said it, so I know I’ll most likely enjoy it.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

According To YES by Dawn French
“Manhattan’s wealthy Upper East Side has its own rigid code of behaviour. One strictly adhered to by the Wilder-Bingham family. Emotional displays – unacceptable. Unruly behaviour – definitely not welcome. Fun – no thanks. So when Rosie Kitto, an eccentric primary school teacher from England, bounces into this fortress of restraint with a heart as big as the city, the family quickly discovers that she hasn’t read the rule book. After a lifetime of saying no, what happens when everyone starts saying…yes?”
I LOVE Dawn French, so I’m really upset with myself that I haven’t read this yet but I also can’t seem to pick it up and I don’t know why. I must admit that I don’t really read books like this so that might be it, or it could be my brain being mean to me saying that I don’t want to read it, when I really do. You’re probably thinking (probably not) why I bought it if I don’t like that type of book, well dear people… I cover and author bought before I even read what the book was about.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
“In Depression-era America, everyone’s running away from something. Some people join the circus to escape. Jacob Jankowski hitches a ride on a freight train and in an instant his life changes. By morning, he’s landed a job with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. By nightfall, he’s in love.”
This book was on my ‘Need To Buy’ shelf for quite some time, and the thing that pushed me to buy it was the movie soundtrack. My UK Spotify had a Reading Playlist, on that was a bunch of movie scores and a lot of the music from Water For Elephants were on the playlist and I loved them. When I bought it I read 80 pages of it (and I really enjoyed then 80 pages), but then I had to start revising for exams and reading was a big distraction for me. Then when my exams finished I ended up reading different books and I have unfortunately not picked this up again, but I mean to do so very soon!
Desperation to read this: 4/5

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
“Since birth, Nyx has been betrothed to the evil ruler of her Kingdom – all because of a reckless bargain her father struck. And since birth, she has been training to kill him. Betrayed by her family yet bound to obey, Nyx rails against her fate. Still, on her seventeenth birthday, she abandons everything to marry the all-powerful, immortal Ignifex. Her plan? Seduce him, disarm him, and break the centuries-old curse he put on her people. But Ignifex is not what Nyx expected. The strangely charming lord beguiles her, and his castle – a shifting maze of magical rooms – enthrals her. As Nyx tries to free her homeland by uncovering Ignifex’s secrets, she finds herself unwillingly drawn to him. But even if she could bring herself to lover her sworn enemy, could she refuse her duty to kill him?”
I am a sucker for fairy tale retellings, as soon as I find one I really want to read it. So when I found out about Cruel Beauty I really wanted it, but it always slipped my mind because I never saw it almost everyday like I do with a lot of books, but when I saw this on sale at my local bookshop I didn’t hesitate to buy it. Reading it is a different matter though, I haven’t owned it for very long but I haven’t been in the mood to read it yet, but that day will come soon enough. I will also want to read (once I’ve bought it) Crimson Bound because I’ve always liked the story of Little Red Riding Hood.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Everless by Sara Holland
“In the land of Sempra, the rich control everything – even time. Ever since the age of alchemy and sorcery, hours, day and years have been extracted from blood and bound to iron coins. The rich live for centuries; the poor bleed themselves dry. Jules and her father are behind on their rent and low on hours. To stop him from draining himself to clear their debts., Jules takes a job at Everless, the grand estate of the cruel Gerling family. There, Jules encounters danger and temptation in the guise of the Gerling heir, Roan, who is soon to be married. But the web of secrets at Everless stretches beyond her desire, and the truths she must uncover will change her life for ever… and possibly the future of time itself.”
I bought this on a whim at the airport when I was going to Sydney in February because it reminded me of Caraval by Stephanie Garber, (if you don’t know I am IN LOVE with Caraval and Legendary (Finale needs to be out already!)) so I was obviously going to but this book! It seems like it has a really cool concept. I ended up reading the 1st chapter on the plane (I know it’s not a lot but I was asleep for the majority of the ride) and if the rest of the book is written like that, then I know I’m going to enjoy it!
Desperation to read this: 4/5

The Line Of Beauty by Alan Hollinghurst
“It is the summer of 1983, and young Nick Guest, an innocent in matters of politics and money, has moved into an attic room in the Notting Hill home of the Feddens: Gerald, an ambitious new Tory MP, his wealthy wife Rachel, and their children Toby and Catherine. As the boom years of the mid-80s unfold, Nick becomes caught up in the Feddens’ world, while pursuing his own private obsession, with beauty – a prize as compelling to him as power and riches are to his friends. An early affair with a young black council worker gives him his first experience of romance; but it is a later affair. with a beautiful millionaire, that brings into question the larger fantasies of a ruthless decade.”
I’m not going to lie, I cover bought this book but can you blame me? It’s beautiful! Then when I got back home I read what it was about, and it seems pretty good. Maybe not one that I would buy straight away if there was a lot of other books stood out to me, but I have my fingers crossed for it to be a good book.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Claire De Lune by Christine Johnson
“Hanover Falls hasn’t had a werewolf problem in over one hundred years, but when people suddenly start dying in Claire Benoit’s town, panic spreads fast. The gruesome killings are all anyone can talk about at Claire’s sixteenth birthday party, though the only thing on Claire’s mind is gorgeous Matthew Engle chatting and flirting with her as if she’s the only girl there. But that night, Claire discovers something that takes away all sense of normality: she’s a werewolf. Claire knows she must keep her changing identity a secret, especially from Matthew , whose father is leading the werewolf hunt. But then a rouge werewolf threatens to put everyone she knows in danger. Struggling to feel comfortable in either skin, and with her lupine loyalty at odds with her human heart, Claire is forced to make a choice that will change her forever.”
My mam picked this book out for me because she knows I like fantasy animals like werewolves, but to me it sounds like it’s going to be a very cheesy story and I’m not overly fond of them. I will probably read it eventually because I could be wrong but there’s a very high chance that I’m not.
Desperation to read this: 2/5

The Last Days Of Pompeii by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
I’ve wanted to go to Italy for so long, and Pompeii is the first place I want to go to, so when I saw The Last Days Of Pompeii in the shop I knew I had to get it. I’m looking forward to reading this because each chapter is written about different people who lived there, which I think will be interesting to read.
Desperation to read this: 4/5

A Song Only I Can Hear by Barry Johnsberg
“Introducing Rob Fitzgerald: thirteen years old and determined to impress the new girl at school. But it’s a difficult task for a super-shy kid who is prone to panic attacks that include vomiting, difficulty breathing and genuine terror that can last all day. An anonymous texter is sending Rob challenges and they might just help. Or not.”
I haven’t owned this book for very long but it seems like a very good book so I doubt it’ll take me long to pick it up. I think the concept of it seems really cool, I haven’t read anything like this (at least I don’t think I have) and I have a feeling I’m going to enjoy this. I’m not too sure where the song part comes in but I guess I’ll find out soon.
Desperation to read this: 5/5

Full Dark. No Stars by Stephen King
“For a Nebraska farmer, the turning point comes when his wife threatens to sell off the family homestead. A cosy mystery writer plots a savage revenge after a brutal encounter with a stranger. Harry Steerter gets the chance to cure himself from illness – if he agrees to impose misery on an old rival. And Darcy Anderson discovers a box containing her husband’s dark and terrifying secrets – he’s not just the man who keeps his nails short and collects coins. And now he’s heading home…”
I got this as a present two Christmas’s ago and I can never keep the synopsis in my head, which is bad because while writing it there, it seems pretty good. Because it’s a Stephen King book I might wait to read this till October, set the mood a bit. The books I normally get as gifts I usually end up liking because my friends have great taste, so I’m not too worried about not liking this but I’m not building up my hopes for it.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Heartless by Marissa Meyer
“Long before Alice fell down the rabbit hole… And before the roses were panted red… The Queen of Hearts was just a girl, in love for the first time.”
I’ve already read 100 pages of Heartless, but then after these pages I got into a major reading slump so I couldn’t get myself to finish the book. I don’t really know why I haven’t picked it up again because I love Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland and The Queen Of Hearts is one of my favourite villains. So the sooner I read this the better I’ll feel.
Desperation to read this: 5/5

Holding Up The Universe by Jennifer Niven
“Everyone thinks they know Libby Strout, but no one’s ever looked past her weight to see who she really is. Since her mum’s death, Libby’s been hiding, but now she’s read for high school ‘I want to be the girl who can do anything’. Everyone thinks they know Jack Masselin too – sexy, aloof and too cool for school. But Jack’s swaggering confidence is hiding a secret he must keep at all costs ‘Be charming. Be hilarious. Don’t get too close to anyone’. Then Jack meets Libby. And their worlds change Because sometimes when you meet someone, the whole universe just comes into focus.”
This is another book that was gifted to me (great words Emma). I’m not particularly bothered that I haven’t read this yet, I will eventually but it’s not on my ‘Oh My God read this NOW’ list. Plot lines like this don’t scream out at me but I’m willing to give it a go eventually (I’m acting like it’s did me some great injustice in the past lmao). I don’t really know what else to say about this…. The cover is nice though.
Desperation to read this: 2/5

Girl Online Going Solo by Zoe Sugg
I’m not going to talk about this one in case it has spoilers 🙂
I’ve read Girl Online and Girl Online On Tour just not this one (duhh). I don’t feel like I need to rush to pick this book up, I’ll get to it when I get to it. I’m looking forward to finding out how the trilogy ends, I’m presuming that there’s no more books, the friend who got me into these books (shout out to Lolo) has never mentioned there being a fourth book. I like Penny so I’m hoping that everything works out for her!
Desperation to read this: 3/5

The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens
“Three children. Two worlds. One prophecy. They were snatched from their beds in the dead of night, when the world was covered in snow. Ten years on, Kate, Michael and Emma have grown up in a string of miserable orphanages, and all memories of their parents have faded. Arriving in the eerily silent Cambridge Falls, the children quickly realise there is something strange going on… With the discovery of an old leather book, an ancient magical prophecy is set in motion which will take them on the adventure of several lifetimes, to worlds outside their own. Only they have the power to save the town – and their own future.”
This is on my ‘I got this book when I thought I really liked reading but I was just kidding myself’ shelf. I did have a phase where I was so sure I enjoyed reading so I would buy a few book, start them, put them down and never pick them up again. This is definitely one of them books. It seems cool, there’s an Emma so it must be 😉 but I know its part of a longish series and I know that if I don’t like The Emerald Atlas I’m still going to want the next books and I don’t want to lose money over something I don’t like, so I’m taking my time in picking it up.
Desperation to read this: 2/5

All The Things We Didn’t Say by Sara Shepard
“Tragedy came one summer’s night: a teenage party, emotions running high, followed by a horrific car crash. A girl is left dead and a boy is forced to leave his home town, bearing a secret that he will carry forever Years later, Summer grows up believing that our genes define who we are. Her teenage years are marked by absence: her beautiful, aloof mother abandons the family without a trace and her father descends into mental illness, haunted by a lifelong burning secret.”
I bought this book thinking it was something else, and I’m not sure if I’m actually going to read this. I’ll probably give it a try, but I’ll probably just give it away if I don’t like it. I don’t normally do that with books (for some unknown reason) but I don’t feel any bookworm connection with this book (if that makes any sense…)
Desperation to read this: 1/5

The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey
I’m not going to talk about this one in case it has spoilers 🙂
I have read the first chapter of this, but I started reading it straight after I finished The 5th Wave and I think at that that point I just needed a break from that book, so I didn’t read any more of it. Although, I am going to be picking it up again soon because I watched the movie the other day so it got me in the mood for it. I don’t own The Last Star though, which will be a problem if The Infinite Sea ends on a cliff hanger.
Desperation to read this: 5/5

Above The Fold by Peter Yeldham
“Luke Elliott and Claudia Marsden have fallen in love at a perilous time. The Second World War is raging in the Pacific, barbed wire and gun emplacements are strung along the northern beaches in preparation for invasion. As the war moves closer, their ‘sextet’ of loyal school friends is splintering as individual career dreams are pursued. Luke yearns to be a journalist but a start in newspapers is proving challenging. The war’s end unexpectedly provides Luke’s big break, but the pursuit of his dream will keep him away from Australia and Claudia, with surprising consequences for them both.”
I think Above The Fold has a good concept to it. I’m a sucker for Historical Fiction so I’m looking forward to reading this. It’s not high on my ‘Oh My God read this NOW’ list, but it’s not very low either so I honestly have no idea when I’m going to read this.
Desperation to read this: 3/5

Hey Diddle Diddle, The Corpse And The Fiddle by Fran Rizer
“Mortuary cosmetologist Callie Parrish is thrilled to pack up her banjo and take off with her best friend, Jane, for a bluegrass festival on Surcie Island. A whole weekend of her favourite kind of music, Gullah food, and fun in the sun is just what Callie needs to erase the memory of being locked in a casket last fall. But somehow, she just can’t seem to leave her work behind her… Little Fiddlin’ Fred might be tiny in stature, but he’s huge in the bluegrass world. When his dead body tumbles out of a bass case onstage, the festival erupts in chaos. Local cops advise Callie not to get involved, but when Jane discovers a second corpse – and then disappears – Callie has no choice. Her sleuthing leads her to a widow too busy flirting to mourn, another fiddler awfully eager to fill in, and a water witch convinces he can find whatever treasures might be hiding under the sand – but Callie will also learn that on an island, you tend to keep going in circles.”
I bought this book because I thought it’ll be like the Stephen And Mephisto Mystery books (which I absolutely love). Lately I have been into historic crime even when they aren’t based on true crimes, I love feeling the suspense and mystery of it all and I hoping Hey Diddle Diddle makes me feel that. I’m hoping it makes me shocked when I find out who the killer is.
Desperation to read this: 4/5

And that is my list of tbr books. I must admit it took longer to write this than I thought it was, but I finished it eventually. I know I said this on my last post, but I will be posting more now. I have no idea what is coming next but I’ll get to that eventually.

Till next time
Byeeeeeeeee

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