Monthly Reading Wrap Up | August 2015

I thought I did quite well this month especially since I was ill a few times and got carried away with TV. A lot of my favourite shows have started back up, so I've been more bothered by them. This month I read some really good books as well as some horrid books!

Twisted Perfection by Abbi Glines // 5 Stars

Woods was my favourite male character in the 'Too Far' Series, so getting to see his story was so good. I loved every moment of this book, even the slow build up in the beginning. Honestly, Woods and Della are just so.....perfect!

Simple Perfection by Abbi Glines // 4.5 Stars

This was a fantastic sequel to Twisted Perfection, but I did find some things too over the top in here that it wasn't entirely believable. Still a great book though.

Take a Chance by Abbi Glines // 3 Stars

I've loved reading about Harlow and Grant, but reading from their perspectives was a horrible experience. Grant was too possessive and Harlow is a truly weak example of a woman. Their relationship still annoys me to this day.

One More Chance by Abbi Glines // 3 Stars

Abbi Glines rehashed the storyline where the girl leaves and comes back pregnant, and I stopped reading there. A left it a while and came back to finish it off. It was okay, not good or her best.

You Were Mine by Abbi Glines // 4 Stars

Oh, Bethy and Tripp. So, so beautiful. I was crying from the heartbreak in this book and I loved seeing what happened to Bethy and Tripp when they were teenagers. Although those teenager parts were incredibly slow I still enjoyed them.

When I'm Gone by Abbi Glines // 4.5 Stars

I'm getting myself a Mase Mannings because he is perfect to a 'T'. Him and Reese were a perfect couple and I really enjoyed the fact that there wasn't much sex in this book. It was laid back and I  found it to be perfect.

When You're Back by Abbi Glines // 2 Stars

YAWN! This book was an entire snooze fest. When I'm Gone should've been a standalone. The storyline turns up like 80% into the book and by that time I officially wanted to burn the book and pretend like Abbi didn't even write the book.

Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway // DNF'd

I read 68% of this book before deciding that I just didn't care about the characters to see what happened to them. The awkwardness between Emmy & Oliver was cute, and I loved them so much together but other than that this book was a hot mess.

 The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black // DNF'd

The beginning was eerie and I liked the characters but nothing was entirely going on. I was literally left yawning. I do hope to go back and pick it up again next month though.

Monster by CJ Skuse // 3 Stars

I have mixed thoughts on this one. I liked the characters and the story but I felt I may have read it at the wrong time.

All I Know Now by Carrie Hope Fletcher // 3 Stars

Not for me. I'm a 19 year old guy, not a 13 year old girl.

Kiro's Emily by Abbi Glines // 3 Stars

This was a quick, cute read but nothing else. Kiro was....obsessed though, literally.





What books did you read this month?

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A Random Book Haul

So, like many others I do like buying books. In fact I've bought quite a few over the past few months, however, I've decided to just show you guys to books I have bought and received from publishers recently. Ps, I would just like to say a massive THANK YOU to all the publishers that sent me books to review. I am forever grateful and so happy that you accepted me to be on your blogger's list.

 

 

These 4 books I received from the publishers to review. All of these books have been on my radar and I am super excited to read them (As of this time, Until Friday Night has already been read and the review written up).

 

All of the Above by James Dawson // Pre-order the book (Waterstones)

 

Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway // Buy the book (Waterstones)

 

Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines // Pre-order the book (Waterstones)

 

What We Left Behind by Robin Talley // Pre-order the book (Waterstones)

 

 

 

I bought all 3 books. I've been currently reading the Rosemary Beach series by Abbi Glines and it is so addicting, although the 7th and 8th book weren't all that good. Katie McGarry's newest release was also a must buy!

 

Take a Chance by Abbi Glines // Buy the book (Waterstones)

 

One More Chance by Abbi Glines // Buy the book (Waterstones)

 

Nowhere but Here by Katie McGarry // Buy the book (Waterstones)

 

 

 

This is my first ever Graphic Novel and I bought it all because of my friend Beth aka thebookishbunny. She's fabulous, so definitely check out her blog.

 

Nimona by Noelle Stevenson // Buy the Graphic Novel (Waterstones)

 

 

 

 

So what books have you bought/received recently?

Let me know in the comments.