Well this month just kind of flew by, didn’t it?!…
Happy Saturday, Fellow Book Lovers:
I think I might have mentioned this before a little while back, but I will be moving (again) come the beginning of August. With the addition of my darling little pup this past month, preparing to move and packing? I am beyond grateful I was able to stick to the reading schedule I made and consume all of the stories that I did this month. In addition to the list below, I also tackled Sorcerer To The Crown by: Zen Cho, Hammer Of Witches by Shana Mlawski and Dragon Charmer by J.C. Kang
Something new I also did this month was space out my reviews instead of waiting until the last week to post them all =) And you know what? It makes things a whole lot easier! Go-figure. I’m going to try to stick to this new method if time (and the puppy) allows me to. Also, with my tablet still out of commission, I will have to wrap up my #RockmyTBR pile challenge until I buy more books as the others I was hopping to read for that particular challenge are locked away on my tablet. It isn’t a complete lost, seeing as how I’ve just joined another reading challenge in June ^_^.
I think that just about covers for all of my updates. Now, on with the reading challenges review wrap-up.
Organized in the order I signed up for each challenge.
#2016TBRPile Challenge
Not a favorable review 
FrictionBy: Sandra Brown
Rating: 1 star not a favorable review
Genre: Suspense, Thriller, Mystery, Romantic Suspense
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Released Date: August 18th 2015
Synopsis:
A Texas Ranger, relegated to deskwork due to past recklessness, petitions to regain custody of his five-year-old daughter, and his case is assigned to a family court judge who is as attractive as she is ambitious. When a masked gunman barges in during the custody hearing with his sights on the judge, the Ranger reacts instinctually and goes after him. But authorities apprehend the wrong man, and the real gunman remains unknown, at large, and a threat. Will this take-charge lawman jeopardize his chances of custody by going after the would-be assassin? And will this unlikely pair be able to deny the forbidden attraction building between them?
For my Friction review, click here.
#Rockmytbr Challenge
Loved this book soo much! ^__^
Fading Amber (The Cambion Chronicles #3)By: Jamie Reed
Rating: 5 stars
Genre:Paranormal,Fantasy,Romance,YA Fiction
Publisher: K-Teen/Dafina
Released Date: December 24th 2012
Synopsis:
After falling for a Cambion and then turning into one herself, Samara never thought her senior year could get any more complicated. The gaps in her memory, the mysterious deaths and the constant danger that threaten her once quiet town have a common thread: Tobias, a demon with a lot of enemies. He’s also Samara’s other soul mate and he’s suddenly disappeared. But Samara isn’t the only one who wants to find Tobias. His enemies are getting closer and their plans for retribution could mean deadly consequences for Samara and her true soul mate, Caleb.
For my Fading Amber (The cambion Chronicles #3) review post, click HERE.
#2016audiobook Challenge
Meh. 😐
Six Of Crows (Six of Crows #1)Genre: YA, Fantasy, Paranormal, Urban Fiction
Goodreads | Amazon | Audible | B&N
Synopsis:
Ketterdam: a bustling hub of international trade where anything can be had for the right price—and no one knows that better than criminal prodigy Kaz Brekker. Kaz is offered a chance at a deadly heist that could make him rich beyond his wildest dreams. But he can’t pull it off alone…
A convict with a thirst for revenge.
A sharpshooter who can’t walk away from a wager.
A runaway with a privileged past.
A spy known as the Wraith.
A Heartrender using her magic to survive the slums.
A thief with a gift for unlikely escapes.
Six dangerous outcasts. One impossible heist. Kaz’s crew is the only thing that might stand between the world and destruction—if they don’t kill each other first.
For my six of crows (six of crows #1) audiobook review, click HERE.
#Readdiversebooks/#diversityontheshelf2016
Definitely one to remember.
If You Could Be Mine
Genre: YA, Romance, GLBTQ, Contemporary,Culture, Realistic Fiction
Synopsis:
Seventeen-year-old Sahar has been in love with her best friend, Nasrin, since they were six. They’ve shared stolen kisses and romantic promises. But Iran is a dangerous place for two girls in love—Sahar and Nasrin could be beaten, imprisoned, even executed if their relationship came to light.So they carry on in secret—until Nasrin’s parents announce that they’ve arranged for her marriage. Nasrin tries to persuade Sahar that they can go on as they have been, only now with new comforts provided by the decent, well-to-do doctor Nasrin will marry. But Sahar dreams of loving Nasrin exclusively—and openly.Then Sahar discovers what seems like the perfect solution. In Iran, homosexuality may be a crime, but to be a man trapped in a woman’s body is seen as nature’s mistake, and sex reassignment is legal and accessible. As a man, Sahar could be the one to marry Nasrin. Sahar will never be able to love the one she wants, in the body she wants to be loved in, without risking her life. Is saving her love worth sacrificing her true self?
For My If You Could Be Mine Review Post, Click Here.
BOOKS COMING UP:
For the month of Craziness, aka August, I need to buckle down and make a dent in my diverse book reading challenges, so I’ve picked three from my list:
Does My Head Look Big In This? by Randa Abdel-Fattah
For Today I Am a Boy by Kim Fu
& The Summer Prince by Alaya Dawn Johnson
for my #Readdiversebooksyearround & #Diversityontheshelf2016 reading challenges. I might also attempt to read:
Before I Shatter by Mandy Peterson & The Salarian Desert Game by J.A. McLachlan.
For my #2016Audiobook challenge this month, I’m really excited to listen to An Ember in the Ashes (Book #1) by Sabaa Tahir. And Hostile Takeover (John Lago Thriller #2) by Shane Kuhn for my #2016TBRpile. For the #DSFFBookClub this month, we’re reading The Ballad of Black Tom by Victor LaValle which I will be starting either tomorrow or first thing Monday.
Lastly, on top of this list, I have 7 book tours already scheduled to take part in through the end of the year. ( Some really exciting stuff) I plan on making another book run/buying spree at the end of August or at the beginning of September. I’m trying to organize my #2017TBR pile and not go over 60 books, but…if it happens, (which it will) it happens.
As always, thanks for reading. I appreciate you all stopping by to check out my reviews.
Until the next post,
Gia.
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