Weekly Reading Update, 4/22 - 5/6 (Two-in-one edition)

So not so “weekly” this time around. Last week was insane with crazy thunderstorms and power outages, so I wasn’t able to get the post up and running. Luckily everything else was scheduled so they posted on their own. But - that just means you get two weeks worth at once!

I finished up my Betsy binge by reading Undead and Unpopular (Book 5). The books are starting to run together, so I decided now would be a good time to take a break. And the next book was checked out from my library’s eBook platform anyways.

I’ve also been on a rockstar kick lately - as evidenced by my next two reads. I finally got the chance to check out A Stone in the Sea by A.L. Jackson. I’ve been wanting to read this since it first came out, I just never had the chance, until now. I loved it. I knew I would, since I had read other books by A.L. Jackson and enjoyed them. But I wasn’t aware how emotional this book would be. As soon as I finished it, I had to instantly buy the next book for my kindle. And with that ending - I definitely need to read book 2, asap.

I also read The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle. I think this was a Goodreads suggestion, probably because of my previous rockstar reads. I can’t help myself. I love music, and therefore I love musicians. Sigh. But this book was a good one - and another book that made me want to instantly get the sequel. I’m holding off though, until I get some more stuff read. After the roller coaster that was The Mighty Storm, I need a bit of a break until I read the next one - to give my nerves a break.

I’m read through Real Vampires Have Curves by Gerry Bartlett. I read the first few books in this series years ago, around the same time I started the Betsy books. So I figured since I was taking a break from Betsy, I’d give Glory a re-read. And it’s been long enough that I’ve forgotten exactly what happens, so it’s practically a new read. And oh, to have some of Glory’s problems - like a protective sire who just happens to wear his kilt a lot.

A few weeks ago, I read Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker and LOVED it. So I finally got around to reading the second book, One Tiny Lie. And oh man, I think I liked it just as much, if not more, than the first book. These are definitely both going on my wish-list, because I need them on my keeper shelves. I can see why K.A. Tucker has such a following. I can’t wait to read book three!

I’m working my way through the Kate Daniels series, by Ilona Andrews. I read the first book for the library’s Positively Paranormal Book Club months ago, and I loved it. I now only have two and a half books left, and then I will be caught up. And I already read the short-stories, so I have nothing to tide me over until the next book releases! I went through Magic Slays, Gunmental Magic, and Magic Rises. I have the next two books at home (and I’m waiting on the novella to come in through the digital library), and then I have to wait like everyone else. Sigh!

I’d say that’s enough for now - catch you on the flip side!

Happy Reading
~!~ Amanda, Novel Addiction ~!~

Weekly Reading Update 4/17 - 4/21!

Another week, another obsessive amount of reading! Well, okay, maybe not obsessive, but definitely a fair amount. But hey, I just consider this practice for ALA’s Readathon on Saturday, May 21st. Let me know if you’re planning to participate! I definitely am.

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Continuing from last week’s Mediator series binge, I read the new novella The Proposal by Meg Cabot. I wanted to jump right into the last book in the series, Remembrance - but I couldn’t do it. I need to hold off a little bit longer. Spread out the joy, as it were. The Proposal was very cute, and really hit the spot. I wasn’t sure how Meg Cabot would be able to pack a full Mediator story into a novella - considering Suze’s ability to get things blown out of proportion, but she manages. And it was so wonderful to see Suze and Jesse a little older. I really can’t wait for Remembrance.

Continuing my obsessive nostalgia kick, I started rereading the Undead series by MaryJanice Davidson - Undead and Unwed (1), Undead and Unemployed (2), Undead and Unappreciated (3), Undead and Unreturnable (4), and Dead and Loving It (4.5). I really do love this series, it’s quirky and funny. And they are definitely fast reads, as evidenced by my reading so many of them so quickly. I’m currently reading number 5, Undead and Unpopular, but I think I might take a break after this one, just so they don’t start running together.

Next up was Midnight Heat by Cat Johnson, book three in the Midnight Cowboys series. I reviewed this one for Romance Reviews Today, so be sure to check out that website for my review, and for some other awesome content. This was a really good read. I think I liked it better than the previous books in the series. And I’m still holding out hope that Colton will get his own book, even though there’s no mention of it yet.

Last, but certainly not least (or maybe yes least) was Hot Pterodactyl Boyfriend by Alan Cumyn. This was a whole rollercoaster of weird. You may be asking what the author means by a pterodactyl boyfriend - just that. A guy that is a pterodactyl. And he becomes (sort of) her boyfriend. If you like weird stuff, and who doesn’t now and again, definitely check this one out. It’s… certainly something.

Happy Reading
~!~ Amanda, Novel Addiction ~!~