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willreadforbooze · 6 years ago

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Hello fellow boozie readers!

Sam’s Update:

It’s Magical Readathon!! Working hard to be a Metal Charmer, and we basically cut out TV so that I can get my 9 books and an Outstanding….. cause I’m Type A.

What Sam finished this week:

Charms: A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay: This was such an interesting story. Told in multiple POVs all surrounding this one character and only this one time in his history. I never really knew what the book was about until the end really. I plan on doing a full drunk review of this, so look for my thoughts there before it comes out on May 14th.

Potions: Tongues of Serpents by Naomi Novik: This is the next installment of Temeraire. This one was set in Australia and it was a lot of “we’re walking… and then we’re walking… and then we’re walking”… well more flying but you get my point. My least favorite so far.

Ancient Runes: A Curse so Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer: This is a Beauty and the Beast retelling and for once I didn’t hate it? I dislike that it’s going to be a series, cause I’m not really sure where it’s going to go and seemed like a forced sequel but hey. I’ll definitely be reading it.

What Sam’s reading now:

It’s O.W.L.s Magical Readathon bitches!!

Defense Against the Dark Arts: Reign the Earth by A. C. Gaughen: I’ve been meaning to read this since it’s been on my shelf since it came out. But hadn’t gotten around to it. Our main squeeze Shalia has her marriage arranged to the King of a neighboring kingdom to stop a war. Turns out he’s a raging asshole. I hope he dies.

Transfiguration: Mirage by Somaiya Daud: I’m about half way through this book. It’s a eastern inspired sci-fi with our main lady Amani, taken from her home to serve as a body double for the crown princess, who is literally the worst. I get the feeling she’s gonna fall in lurve, but I am really REALLY enjoying it so far.

Ginny’s Update:

It was a big reading weekend! Let me know if you’ve read any of these, or have thoughts!

Currently Reading:

An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole: Hell Yeah Alyssa Cole! This is set during the civil war and Elle is a badass spy who is undercover in the deep south as a slave. Malcolm is also a spy who is located in the same place but as a guest for Elle’s slaveowners. They’re also super attracted to each other and Elle HATES that that is the case. So far this is kind of awesome.

Into the Drowning Deep by Mira Grant: I read the quasi-standalone story that precedes this a few years ago and I am so here for killer mermaids. Victoria is going to go on a search to try and find out what actually killed her sister on the (conspiracy fueling) mystery aboard [insert ship name here – sorry it’s been so long since I read the first book and I straight up don’t remember]. Gonna be a book filled with murder and vengeance.

Completed this week:

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Mr. Hotshot CEO by Jackie Lau: So the writing does feel less stilted as you get further into the book, or maybe I got used to it. This ended up being a pretty fun story about realizing that you can be accepted for the parts of you that aren’t fun and pretty and easy to talk about. I did enjoy that, and the personal growth in both characters about the weight they felt they needed to pull around in the world. 3.5/5

Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay: Welp, this is for book club and considering Sam hasn’t read this one yet I’m going to say little here and possibly write a review instead. There’s a whole lot of machinations and chess pieces.

How Long ‘Til Black Future Month by N.K. Jemisin: I put this one back on my to-read shelf. I can have a hard time with short-stories and I was reading this as an audiobook. It takes me longer to get in tune with a story when I’m listening instead of reading and I decided this one would be worth purchasing in a hard-copy format so I’ll definitely be bringing this one back around.

Runaways: Far From Home Trade 1 by Rainbow Rowell: I’m going to be honest I found this a bit disappointing. Some of that is on me. I don’t exactly know much about the Runaways (I watched maybe three episodes of the show) so I came into it knowing nothing. And watching a team come back together while knowing nothing about them was probably not the best way to do it. But I still didn’t connect with any of the characters and I feel no need to keep up with the series 2/5

Once Upon A Marquess by Courtney Milan: Yet another book club book. Judith has been betrayed by Christian, who did the research that branded her brother and father traitors and lead to their subsequent deaths. Years later, Judith needs Christian’s help. Christian is what people in the day would have termed as “Odd,” I get the feeling he’s probably on the autism spectrum (as is Judith’s youngest sister) which was really nice to see in a romance novel. I did have a hard time getting into the book, I’m not sure if it had something to do with the betrayal, or the fact that I wasn’t familiar with the language the Judith and Christian spoke to with each other (think lots of metaphors and stories and characters and stuff), but once the book got going it was just a good read. 3.8/5

Minda’s Update:

Going into O.W.Ls Magical Readathon week 2! Completed my Herbology exam and hoping to finish my Ancient Ruins and Defense Against the Dark Arts this week. Or at least one of them.

What Minda finished this week:

These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch – Herbology – After reading Snow Like Ashes series, I knew the author was brilliant at creating a layered world that kept me engaged throughout. And she did it again with this book, too. 4/5 shots, review pending. Herbology ✅

What Minda is reading this week:

Uprooted by Naomi Novik – Ancient Ruins – A little over 50% through and I am LOVING it so far. The heroine frustrated me at first, but now I’m totally here for it.

Linz’s Update:

Linz was working until an ungodly hour because reasons. She’ll catch us up next week.

Until next time, we remain forever drunkenly yours,

Sam, Melinda, Linz, and Ginny

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willreadforbooze · 6 years ago

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Hello fellow boozie readers!

Sam’s Update:

This week was pretty decent. I was trying so hard to finish some books for the start of Magical Readathon!! Which starts this week. Working hard to be a Metal Charmer.

What Sam finished this week:

The Defiant Heir by Melissa Caruso: I really enjoy this series and I’m so sad it doesn’t get any hype. I thought that it was a duology and that I’d be checking this series off my list, but alas, there’s a third book. Fortunately, it comes out this month! I’ll be drunk reviewing this so I don’t want to write too much here. Review for The Tethered Mage here.

Victory of Eagles by Naomi Novik: I adored this installment of Temeraire. We get to see a POV from Temeraire himself, and we get to see him grow and achieve his goals and WOW I just. And Lawrence, he had some baggage to work through and I think Novik did a fantastic job wit hit.

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: So this is the book that Ginny and I listened to on our way to and from Mama’s. This book is about a human girl who was raised in Fairyland with the Fae. She just wants to fit in but she’s constantly underestimated and bullied because she’s mortal. Political machinations and spycraft and other things happen, she’s just trying to live her life. Man. The ending to this book… I’m still like… she is so. dumb. SO DUMB.

What Sam’s reading now:

It’s O.W.L.s Magical Readathon bitches!!

Charms: A Brightness Long Ago by Guy Gavriel Kay: I am barely in to this one, but from what I can tell it’s a story about a coup. We began with the assassination of the brutal governor by a neighboring rival. I don’t think I’ve quite mastered the writing style yet, but I can tell you that I’m enjoying it. I’m also not sure who the main characters are so… more information to come.

Potions: Tongues of Serpents by Naomi Novik: This is the next installment of Temeraire. Do you see the pattern here? I am LOVING these. This book takes place in Australia. I’m audio-ing this one as I have with all the others and it’s good so far. Not as good as the previous but good.

Ginny’s Update:

Hi Everyone, hope you’re doing well. I was sick last week (but still went to work because colds suck but not enough to take time off- especially once you’re passed the contagious stage) so I ended up canceling a bunch of plans and watching a lot of dumb tv… Hope you had a good week!

Currently Reading:

Mr. Hotshot CEO by Jackie Lau: Yeah, it’s another romance novel. Look, I know what I’m about. Julian Fong is being forced to take a vacation by his family, and needs help having fun. Enter Courtney, who has never necessarily been considered the life of the party but knows how to enjoy the small things in life. Julian asks Courtney to help him enjoy life and boy does she… The writing can be a little bit stilted at times (though that might just be the way the characters think/talk) but boy is it still fun.

Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay: This is a book club book. I’ve technically started reading but haven’t exactly gotten too far into it. This book is a literal brick. It is pretty big and more weight than I feel like carrying around (at least on the metro) so I’m gonna need some solid time at home to knock out some chunks of it.

How Long ‘Til Black Future Month by N.K. Jemisin: I got this as an audiobook, and I can’t do short story audiobooks. I’ve heard the first two stories and they’re captivating, but I think I’m going to need to get a physical copy of this.

Completed this week:

Switch: How to Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip and Dan Heath: This was kinda great. It was mostly a study in case studies, looking at why certain ideas are successful… and yeah I’ve definitely decided to use a few of these tips in my day to day life. Still, if anyone is looking into making some life changes or just wants to feel a little bit hopeful about how change is possible this is a pretty good option. 4/5

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: I still hate some of the tropes in this book, but I very much enjoyed some of the twist and turns. I’m not sure I’d end up continuing the series (there was a lot of telling rather than showing, and god was the main character dumb sometimes) but I would definitely want to get the sparknotes version. 3/5

The Year of the Crocodile by Courtney Milan: This was a really short extra story to go with the Trade Me book I read the other week. Blake Reynolds and Tina Chen’s parents haven’t met yet because Blake’s dad is basically the founder of Apple and Tina’s parents were tortured by the Chinese regime. This ended up being absolutely hysterical. Adam Reynolds is certainly a character and his thought process is so well mapped out that it is easy to understand why he thinks the way he does. The verbal sparring between Tina’s Mom and Blake’s Dad was charming in the most asshole-way possible. 5/5

Minda’s Update:

Let’s go for Magical Readathon! Taking my O.W.Ls for my magical career path as a Librarian & I am so pumped.

What Minda is reading this week:

These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch – This fills the Herbology O.W.L exam, which is not actually needed for my career but helps me earn an “Exceeds Expectations.” Risky move, but it’s the first due back to the library.

Uprooted by Naomi Novik – This has been on my tbr since reading Spinning Silver for book club and fulfills the Ancient Runes requirement. This was on a few lists as an awesome fairytale/retelling so sounds super promising.

Linz’s Update:

If you didn’t see our IG account, I was fostering a six week-old pupper all week, which is NOT conducive to getting my reading list done. I also hit a few books that I just couldn’t finish.

What Linz took a stab at but DNF:

The Resolutions by Mia Garcia – Four teen besties write each others’ New Year’s resolutions and try to follow them for a year. I dunno, this just wasn’t doing it for me. I felt like it took WAY too long to establish that all the characters are Latinx, it was REALLY hard trying to keep track of what time of year it was, the perfectionist’s storyline was super predictable, and there’s a character who works like, way too much in her mom’s restaurant and you’re telling me no one was dinging CPS at any point in her youth?

For a Muse of Fire by Heidi Heilig – A girl has powers over souls and also lives in a country with a lot of political and military turmoil. I actually tried reading The Girl From Everywhere before this, and I just couldn’t get into either book. I didn’t like how the worlds were built and couldn’t sink into them.

Black Wings Beating by Alex London – So, I’m an idiot because I definitely read the description about these bird-centric religious groups, and didn’t process it. I really liked where the book was going and like London’s writing, but I really really really do not like birds, and it was more bird-y than I could handle.

What Linz is reading:

Vita Nostra by Marina and Sergey Dyachenko – Sort of The Magicians but in Russia, and also Quentin is played by Sasha (a less intense Alice). It’s a weird book because it’s translated, so some stuff doesn’t quite work, and Sasha’s constant dread and confusion is a little heavy because the reader only gets as much knowledge as Sasha, but I’m gonna try to stick with it.

On The Come Up by Angie Thomas – Do I need to summarize? I was just sure if you hadn’t been waitlisted for it, you’d already gotten a copy. The Hate U Give was a little heavy-handed but necessary, still relatable, and very readable, and I’m feeling things for this sophomore effort. (BTW my god if I’d only known of true heavy-handedness before I read The Hate U Give.)

Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay – Honestly I have no idea what this is about, because I kept trying to read it between the puppy’s naps, so I have to restart reading it this week.

Until next time, we remain forever drunkenly yours,

Sam, Melinda, Linz, and Ginny

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