It's definitely been a while since I've done one of these and I'm cheating because I'm actually writing this on a Thursday --- # ThursdayReads. Either way, its been a hecka long time since I read a book. Going into summers I'm always so pumped for all the time I will have and all the books I'll read but this summer has hit me in the face with stress, work, and reading slumps. Enough moping.


I'm currently 22% of the way through The Wrath and the Dawn , one of my most anticipated books of the year. Seeing as my ancestors probably lived in Khorasan this book is even more special. I love how YA is branching out to other cultures and settings.

As for the book itself, I had a rough start because of the jumping narratives. The story jumped from Khalid to Shahrzad to Irsa to Tariq all in the span of just a few pages which slowed down the reading process for me. However, now that I'm passed that stage I'm enjoying the book. I like Ahdieh's writing style and am interested in finding out the mystery behind the murdered wives. Also, I'm not usually a fan of reading anecdotal books, but the way Shahrzad spins her tales is captivating and Ahdieh's incorporation of Khalid/Shazi's interruptions really increases the enjoyment level for me. I have high hopes!

I know this is a popular twitter meme but I thought I would move it over to the blog and give it a go every now and then when I'm reading an interesting book.

It has been a while since I've done one of these and I got to say I'm kind of excited. 

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I stayed up late last night devouring the second half of ACOTAR. Today I read the final two percent during my bus ride. As expected by literally everyone: I thought it was amazing, especially the second half. Review to come.

I started to read The Winner's Crime by Marie Rutkoski, the sequel to one of my favourite 2014 books: The Winner's Curse. So far so good, I just wish my kobo would display the beautiful cover in colour. Alas, black and white is all I have :)

-MARI

Friday Reads is a popular twitter meme that I thought would be fun to convert into a post.

I've read almost everything Jennifer Echols has written at this point and I think it's safe to say she is one of my favourite contemporary romance authors. Biggest Flirt looks like a hilarious and fun book. I'm only about 20 pages into it and already I'm sensing some wild characters. Also gotta love that cover and all the colour!

Have you read anything by Jennifer Echols? What are you reading this friday?

-MARI

I know this is a popular twitter meme but I thought I would move it over to the blog and give it a go every now and then when I'm reading an interesting book.

Both books are for review so I can't wait to start making a dent though I will be quite busy all weekend.

I've been reading Before You for a week now and I'm not too sure about it. There are many things that have been catching my attention in a not too good way.

I recently received Let's Get Lost and it looks amazing. I love road trips and the first chapter was quite good!

What Are You Reading This Friday?

-MARI