This was very slow going for me but in the end I did enjoy it. The world building alone (magic carpet rides!) was enough to keep me coming back to this book. I hope the rest of the trilogy expands the world but also brings a bit more excitement as I didn't feel like much happened in these 500+ pages. There was a great deal of focus on racial tensions and politics which added to the depth of the world but I would have liked more adventures.

I've officially finished all the stories of the Bridgerton siblings! Anthony and Benedict's were my favourites. Eloise and Gregory's are the ones I cared for the least. I found the series declined a bit once Whistledown was exposed. And the parts that involved the family being together were by far the most entertaining.

This was fantastic. Such an impressive and honest memoir. I went into this with no expectations, I'm not even a big fan, but this made me have a greater appreciation for how hard he worked for his accomplishments. I want to go back and rewatch all of his movies. I can't think of a single slow moment or any point where my interest waned. Stunning cover! I recommend watching the video on how the cover was made.

My hold didn't come in on time to read for Halloween but still excited to start this one!

Starting this one this morning. I've never read Jane Eyre but I was completely lured in by the beautiful cover.

All my library holds came in on the same day! I don't know where to start. #librarybookhaul

I didn't love this as much as I thought I would. I kept comparing it to The Poppy War which I don't think helped my opinion. I enjoyed the eunuchs storyline but I never became attached to the monks. She didn't have much of a personality, she used everyone and I never believed in her motivations. Unsure if I'll continue this series.

For 2022 after seeing everyone else's lists, I want to try some of the reading challenges. I've never really planned out my reading year before but I thought it might be an interesting goal. I'll probably try the #pop22 and then either the #booked2022 , #bookedreadingchallenge or #52booksin52weeks. My added goal is going to be to see if I can do most of the prompts with my existing tbr on my shelves. Excited to make my lists! #bookshelves

I really can't decide how I feel about this one. I had really high hopes that this would be a book I loved and maybe that's part of the problem. The plot was awesome but I found Juliette hard to like, Roma didn't have much of a personality and 1920s Shanghai didn't have enough worldbuilding. And they spend the majority of the book hating each other. I'll finish off this series because the book did improve near the end.

Perfect. This book made me so happy.

While I'm disappointed there won't be more mythology stories, Riordan can do no wrong. It still feels like a typical Riordan adventure book which I'm happy about. Since I had read the Verne books as well I felt like it added to the experience. I can't wait to read future under water adventures and see what he comes up with next.

Well I finished it and I have to say I don't understand the popularity. Yes I thought the world was unique and well done but the characters were not overly likeable and nothing really happened. I still want to see the movie cause it looks amazing but the book I just found boring.

Two of the books I've been most excited for all year! #bookhaul

This book is a slow burn in a really interesting setting. The mystery was complex and I will definitely pick up the next one to see where it goes. The only thing I struggled with was that this book was very dark and none of the characters were overly likeable. Bardugo is likely going for the idea that there's no such thing as a perfect hero but at times it I found it hard to read. A very original mystery.

This didn't work for me. I found it longer than it needed to be and rather boring. I enjoyed the heroine but no one else stood out to me. This didn't have the magical feel that I normally get from a Beauty and the Beast retelling. I likely won't be continuing this series as reviews seem to say this was the best book of the trilogy. I am a sucker for a pretty cover though.

I loved this! I read the first book but never picked up the second. This has renewed my interest and I'm looking forward to seeing what she does with these characters in the future.

I needed a break from all the dark October reads and this was the perfect book. It was witty and clever and I loved everything about it including the gorgeous cover! I can't wait for the next one and I agree with the group that this would make a fantastic movie.

I loved the magic and descriptions in this novel. The author created a unique magical world in modern day that was refreshing. I did this as an audiobook which was fine but I think I would have followed it better reading because there are lots of characters and time jumps to keep track of. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

This was so much fun! Dragons have been 'tamed' and are used as modes of transportation. Abel finds himself caught between his siblings and rival gangs and must enter a dragon battle to save his family and win the dragons back their freedom. The world is fantastic, I loved the dragon lessons and all of the neat little details. Can't wait for the next one! It was marketed as Fast and the Furious with dragons which it lives up to.

I took the first of these books out of the library after seeing this ad for the new show on hbo max. I'm so glad I did! This is a fun series about a girl who lives in a museum and sees curses on ancient Egyptian artifacts. She meets a secret brotherhood and must convince her parent to travel to Egypt so she can save Britain. I'm super excited for the show now and will definitely be reading the rest of her adventures.

His books were one of the first that fueled my love of reading and stories that I will always remember. I couldn't even guess how many times I read Hatchet growing up.

I don't even know what to say about this book. It was amazing, I completely get the hype now, I was emmersed in the bloody worldbuilding, and anxiety ridden in the battles. I can't remember the last time I was so lost in a story that I completely lost track of time. The pacing was perfect, and writing this story Interview with a Vampire style was genius. This will be my favorite read of 2021 and one of my favorites of all time. #mustread

I really dislike the cover of this book but I absolutely loved the story. This is for anyone who loves the idea of My Lady Jane in Camelot. I'm really interested to see where these books go and I hope there is more Gawain in the future.

Starting this one today! Perfect read for October. I can't decide if I love the foiled hardback or the sleeve more.

All caught up on my Marissa Meyer's books and ready for the release of Gilded. The second book in this trilogy was my favourite but I love all the characters. I also thought Meyer did an amazing job of writing from both sides (heroes and villians) showing how one can never be defined by one ideal but a complicated mix. Really fun!

#bookmail I'm excited for this gothic story and the cover is stunning.

Rambo decided he needed to be amongst the books so he got his own shelf. #catsoflitsy #readingbuddy #rambo #shelfie #bookshelves

I wanted to love this book but I found it a little boring. I think this could have been amazing but it was lacking in several areas. I don't think the world building was great, Kallia was the same person throughout, she didn't have an arc and nothing was really explained until the end in the cliffhanger which I'm not sure it was enough for me to read the next one. Also some background into her life may have helped. But such a beautiful cover!

I really enjoyed this one. I like the authors world, the story was unique and I absolutely loved Takkan. Can't wait to see what happens next.

Perfect Sunday morning. I'm loving this one, reminds me a bit of Rebecca and The House on Haunted Hill.

This was great fun! The best way I can describe it would be if the Titanic was a spacecruiser that crashed and Rose and Jack had to survive on a unknown planet. I will definitely be continuing this trilogy.

Kate Quinn called this author the next Madeline Miller and I had my doubts. But this Camelot retelling was incredible and I understand the comparison to Circe. Following Elaine of Shalott was fascinating, I had never heard of her. I was completely immersed in this world and never wanted it to end. A beautiful retelling that will stay with me for a long time. #mustread #highlyrecommend #bestof2021

This is one of those books where I can't decide if I really liked it but also can't figure out why. The magic system was interesting, I think I just didn't care about the main character and the romances felt forced. Pretty book though.

Loving this book, I never want it to end!

This was the funniest one since My Lady Jane. I loved every moment of it. A great start to the trilogy of Marys.

This was a fairyloot book for me and one I had never heard of. I'm so glad to have gotten this book, I absolutely loved the idea of dragons in modern day. The characters and their friendships were refreshing. I wish it was a series. And I just had to show the hidden image on the hardback.

I think Emily Henry has become a must read for me I can't decide if I liked this more than Beach Read but both are excellent. I'm impressed with the authors ability to write such funny banter. Really fun!

Rainy day reading buddies. #catsoflitsy #readingbuddies #rambo #alice #aliceinwonderland

We have had so much smoke from the forest fires I can't remember the last time I saw blue sky. Going to take full advantage and spend the day reading in the sun.

It has taken me awhile to continue this series because I found Heir of Fire to be rather boring. This book made me much more excited to be back in this world. While Aelin and Rowan I still find to be quite boring, all of the secondary characters and storyline make up for it.

Weekend reading plans!

This book made me so happy, it was pure joy to read. The food descriptions and sense of place in Korea were so well done. I loved the characters and I loved Jenny's self confidence.

I am absolutely loving this k-pop romance! And the hard back is gorgeous.

#bookhaul Stephen King kinda stands out in this group. Lol

I love the cover and the villain of the woods but that was about it. I think I was disappointed from the start when I learned there wasn't a real dragon. I also didn't understand the romantic relationship, they barely liked each other. The characters were not likeable. I think what bothered me most was the magic system. For a girl who didn't know she was a witch for 17 years she became powerful very suddenly. And it was just so boring.

A satisfying conclusion to a series I love. It wasn't my favourite book of the series, but I love this world, the magic system and the characters.

This book entirely deserves all the praise and hype it has received. Atmospheric and a great character driven story. Cosby has become a must read author for me. And the narration on the audio is perfect.