Hello Book Folk!
It is that time again where I bore you with the books I have read this month and give one of them BOOK OF THE MONTH title! I actually like doing these posts because I can see how off my reading radar is. I always feel like I haven’t read barely anything and I end up having smashed through more books than I thought so that’s always nice and I get to bring a little attention back to those I loved!
So, yeah back to it…we are saying goodbye to October, this spooky season has gone by way to quickly in my opinion! Though, the year has, hasn’t it?
Mmmmmm hey November!
I don’t know about you guys but it is getting freaking cold here in the UK…
Bloody Nora! I have just checked my Goodreads and I think I read maybe 12 books this month. Mmmm, a few more I think…seen as though Goodreads be messing with my read books and not putting finished dates on them!
I have read mostly from my Immediate TBR but have gobbled up a few romances this month, because a girl needs a little romance from time to time, yanno? No, mehhh I like what I like!
On to it then…
WHAT HAVE I READ THIS MONTH?
THE THIEF WHO SPAT IN LUCK’S GOOD EYE BY Michael McClung
Book Type: Novella, I think? I mean it is only 202 pages.
Review Link: The Thief Who Spat in Luck’s Good Eye
My Thoughts:
This is such a good second book to Amra’s story, yes that is correct Michael McClung has done it again he has given us the utterly compelling, slightly prickly and remarkably honourable thief Amra! I really, enjoyed this book and I am excited to see the what the other instalments bring. I’m with Amra to the end guys, I will get through all of these books.
THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE BY V. E. SCHWAB
Book Type: Novel
Review Link: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
My Thoughts:
This book could have been great, could have been an absolute masterpiece but instead it lacked in its execution and sadly did not fulfil its potential.
THE HOBBIT BY J. R. R. TOLKIEN & NARRATED BY ANDY SERKIS
Book Type: Novel
Review Link: The Hobbit
My Thoughts:
This book has been one of my favourite books for a long time and will continue to be so. It probably, to many, doesn’t stand up to the modern day but this book will forever have a place in my bookish soul.
THE DOORS OF EDEN BY ADRIAN TCHAIKOVSKY
Book Type: Novel
Review Link: The Doors of Eden
My Thoughts:
I read this via audio and I can confirm it is easy listening, the story is told in a great way and it’s perfect for a newb to audiobooks. This book is a long and a very varied story with so many cool elements! All of it is done with great care and detail and the book is a bloody good book…with an AMAZING cover!
byBIOSPHERE: HAZARD BY B. W. COLE
Book Type: Short Story
Review Link: Biosphere: Hazard
My Thoughts:
Biosphere is a fast paced, action packed sci-fi short that is a page turning and thrilling read. While this is a short review this is a supper fun read, it is season appropriate and it genuinely is a crazy, fast paced and fun read!
THE RAGE OF DRAGONS BY EVAN WINTER
Book Type: Novel
Review Link: The Rage of Dragons
My Thoughts:
This book is a mind-blowing African inspired fantasy novel about injustice, love, revenge and so much more. It is one which has you completely absorbed immediately. This book will be one of the best books you read. Evan Winter is a superb writer, this book is a fast paced and action packed read, the battles and fight scenes in this book are incredible.
THE WAKING FIRE BY ANTHONY RYAN
Book Type: Novel
Review Link: The Waking Fire
My Thoughts:
I don’t even know what words to put down to describe Anthony’s writing. The Waking Fire tells such a story, with so much depth and creativity it is an utter thrill to read! It is a great quest narrative, which is why I say it has Indian Jones vibes.
THE GIRL AND THE STARS BY MARK LAWRENCE
Book Type: Novel
Review Link: RTC (HOPEFULLY TONIGHT AFTER WORK!)
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed listening to this audio! Im not going to lie it did have its negative, mainly it being more YA than I though and it kinda fell into a few YA traps but I enjoyed the story, the world and the magic so on the whole, the pros outweigh the cons on this. I shall explain further in my review though!
THESE ARE MY SNEAKY RE-READS…
I have read these books before, and loved them. This month I reread three romances, one was a thriller romance I guess you’d call it. It’s got murder, criminal gangs, drugs, dodgy politicians and obviously romance. The other is…mmm, I don’t know a girls get a second chance at making her career as an athlete but she has a past and a secret! I LOVE this book.
And yes, apparently romance hasn’t progressed much and insists on lame ass covers with a six pack on them, which in no way represents the actually bloody story! But mehh I guess it sells?
Ok, so the bit of the post you actually wanted to read…
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This months BOOK OF THE MONTH is going to the one that had everything I wanted and didn’t know I needed this month, and that is…
While I ADORED The Waking Fire which was so close to winning this month, ultimately The Rage of Dragons stole it because the audio narration was FAN-FREAKING-TASTIC!! Obviously the story is incredible too as you can tell by my review, but the narration was what tipped the scale today.
THE RAGE OF DRAGONS BY EVAN WINTER
Well that’s is fellow book friends! Thank you for reading, feel free to comment here or on Twitter if you have read and loved/hated any of my reads this month. Also, let me know what your favourite read was this month.
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