The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer It’s a chance to share news, a post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received.
I hope you had a great week!
My son went back to school on Friday so the week was spent ordering school supplies, washing his uniform etc etc!
Also this week, I was so sick of staying in so I took a bus to a shopping centre. However, after about an hour, I regretted going out because I got a massive headache! It was probably from the fact that I can only see out of 1 eye and my brain/head was having none of it!
I had my 2nd hospital check-up on Friday as well, and I don’t need another op, but it could be another 10 weeks until I can see properly again!
🎧 The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
1794. Eleanor, former English maid, is a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel – and now a promising mage. With a vampire plot thwarted in Paris, the League’s next daring rescue is that of the Pimpernel’s beloved wife, Lady Marguerite, imprisoned in her London townhouse on unjust charges of treason and espionage.
But Lady Marguerite’s captivity is only the first threat from the League’s vampiric enemy. With the King known to be ill, possibly mad, England is not as it should be. Vampires conspire to take control over the whole country whilst challenging Eleanor and the League at every turn.
But then, using her growing magical powers, Eleanor uncovers a devastating, centuries-old secret. It is one so steeped in blood, that it will change not only England, but the entire vampire world, forever . . .
Back with Eleanor in 1794 and the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel. And the end of the series……
Vampires are hatching a plot to take over England, magic is real and the vamps have a secret…..and we have the return of Lady Sophie….
You can expect: ~ Clever writing with a fast-paced plot ~ Magic ~ Vampires ~ Eleanor’s character growth (again!) ~ Enemies to allies ~ Charles and Eleanor’s romance.
I really enjoyed this book and will be sad to say goodbye to the characters.
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or the library, review books, gifts and of course ebooks! And audiobooks. Don’t forget audiobooks!
In other words, if you can read it or if it can be read to you – no matter how you got it – it belongs in Stacking the Shelves.
The Stacking the Shelves meme was originally hosted at Team Tynga’s Reviews. It is currently hosted by Reading Reality.
Well…..so much for cutting down!!! (I secretly love it, but ssshh, don’t tell!!!)
Blackthorn Irresistible Urge Voidwalker Vengeful Accord Fallen and Kiss of Dusk
Books I Bought Irresistible Urge to Fall for your Enemy by Brigitte Knightley (Illumicrate) The Fallen and the Kiss of Dusk by Carissa Broadbent Nights Fall by Kristen Ashley Quicksilver by Callie Hart Voidwalker by SA MacLean (Illumicrate)
Advanced Reader Copies
Terms of Service by Ciel Pierlot The Executioners Three by Susan Dennard Blackthorn JT Geissinger A Rather Vengeful Accord by Danielle Knight
Top Ten Tuesday is featured by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Topic: Books With Occupations in the Title
So, as a mostly fantasy reader, I’ve had to pick occupations that are a stretch in the real world!
And there are only 8!
Half KingGentleman and Vowsmith Executioners 3Sorceress Comes to Call Captain of FatesKnight and Moth Hunters Gambit The Maid
The Half King The Gentleman and His Vowsmith The Executioners Three A Sorceress Comes to Call Captain of Fates The Knight and the Moth The Hunters Gambit The Maid
The Sunday Post is a blog news meme hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer It’s a chance to share news, a post to recap the past week on your blog and showcase books and things we have received.
I hope you had a great week!
Bank Holiday, son’s hospital appointment and rewatching The Avengers collection! This was basically my week!
I still can’t see out my eye and have another appointment on 5th September to find out if I need another op. That’s also my sons first day back to school, which he is not looking forward to!
🎧 Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros (reread) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🎧 Damned by Genevieve Cogman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
See my reviews soon!
Review – Warrior Princess Assassin by Brigid Kemmerer Review – Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu
Calendar – September Feature – Stacking the Shelves: August Review – Damned by Genevieve Cogman
In a world where no entities exist but the Stars, cruel and merciless gods that watch over the world, Elara has been cursed by fate. A prophecy that promises she will fall for a Star, and it will kill them both.
But when one descends to wreak havoc on Elara’s Kingdom, she is forced to flee into the arms of her enemy in the neighbouring country.
As she learns more about her own magic, and the depth of the Stars’ deceit, she also finds herself learning more about the country she is forced to take refuge in, and the enemy prince forced to train her into a weapon.
Something dark brews within her, a power made of night and shadows that begs to be broken free.
I heard so much about this book, so was excited to read!
Elara has lost everything, her parents and her kingdom, escaping from a horrible star who has wreaked havoc because of a prophecy. She is ‘captured’ by an enemy Kingdom who need her to help get rid of the stars and she starts training with Prince Lorenzo, aka Enzo.
~ Enemies to lovers ~ Who did this to you vibes ~ Strong leading lady ~ Absolutely charismatic leading man ~ Morally grey characters ~ Evil stars/gods ~ Banter ~ Twists and turns
I really liked Elara and Enzo together. They are completely honest with each other from the start, and I was here for that! Enzo cannot help but flirt with anyone, but he soon gets serious about Elara! I absolutely loved them and their romance.
I really did love the side characters, especially Leo and Merissa but the pacing did feel a bit all over the place in some parts and I did feel like the story could’ve been cut down a bit.
I did love the ending and can’t wait to see some vendetta’s unleashed in book 2!!!
WARRIOR. King Maddox Kyronan’s fire magic has earned him a ruthless reputation on the battlefield, but now his kingdom is slowly burning. Ky’s only chance to save his people is to enter a marriage alliance with the neighboring nation of Astranza, and hope that the royal family’s power to manipulate the weather will help his land flourish once more. He just needs to ensure no one finds out how the blaze began.
PRINCESS. With war looming on the horizon, Princess Jory’s home needs the protection of the fearsome warrior king, but she is hiding a dangerous secret: her family’s magic is fading. Tempting as it is to reject her duties and run away with her childhood friend, Asher, Jory knows that she is the kingdom’s last hope. When she meets her intended, Jory is surprised to discover that beneath Ky’s daunting exterior is a compassionate and sharp-witted man who sets her heart aflame. But what will he do when he realizes she’s deceiving him?
ASSASSIN. Asher’s done what he must to survive, even if that means getting his hands dirty. Once a young nobleman in Astranza’s palace, where he and Jory caused mischief together, now he’s part of the Hunter’s Guild, employing much darker skills. When a lucrative job comes his way, Asher can’t say no—until he discovers the targets. Someone wants Ky and Jory dead. With the Guild watching, Asher must decide what he’s willing to do to protect the woman he loves.
Book read in 1 sitting because I was so glued to it = complete.
‘Love is the fiercest weapon.’
Warrior – King Ky Princess – Jory Assassin – Asher
All thrown together with friendship, a betrothal and an assassination plot.
Political machinations, secrets, alliances, heartbreaking moments and anticipation/tension. Delish!
I started to realise something halfway through. OMG what. Can it be? The anticipation to see if I am right! I AM RIGHT AND WHEN IT HAPPENS IT WAS SO HOT! (Sorry, totally cryptic!)
Top Ten Tuesday is featured by That Artsy Reader Girl. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together.
Topic: Non-bookish Freebie
The number of stationery items I own!
And mostly don’t use, I hoard like a dragon! And yes, I did count them!
In my defence, I also use all of the below in my work life as well (I work mostly from home, so need to provide my own!)
Notebooks/pads – 45 Pens (writing) – 154 (I’m so sad) Pencils – 62 Tabs (sets of) – 32 Highlighters – 26 To do list pads – 16 Coloured pens – 74 Sticky notes – 15 (packs of 4!) Folders – 120 Recipe pads – 1 (!)
CJRTB Books 