May was a tough month. I barely got through these 2. #books

New books for June. Nervous about #EmpireofSilence. I heard amazing things about the book but some iffy things about the author. Also excited about #RemarkablyBrightCreatures #books

It suffers from being a first in a fantasy series in that the world building gets in the way. So much history, proper places and names, all feel thrown at you with little context. I still felt lost right at the last page. Also, the prose felt odd. 3.5⭐️ #books #TheBlackTongueThief

The premise was intriguing. But things fall apart toward the end in what I think was a convenient, maybe lazy end. It was also a bit too preachy about the ills of technology that made me roll my eyes. Was it worth reading? Honestly, no. 3.25/5⭐️ #books #ImStartingtoWorryAboutThisBlackBoxofDoom

If I had to choose a LGBT book about the complexities of being queer and having kids, this would be it. Funny. Deeply humanizing. And beautiful. 4.25/5⭐️ #TheGuncle #books #booksky

A great post apocalyptic novel. What hooked me was the mysteries of the silo - how it operated - how it got to be - why it was there to begin with. Add some social justice commentary and an exploration of ends justifying means and you got a read that will suck you in. 4.25/5⭐️ #Wool #booksky #books

I hate HATE the Apple TV covers. Ugh. Hopefully, this book is a banger. #Wool #booksky #books

Full of mysteries and twists and turns. Should have been a perfect book for me except the fact that all the characters were insufferable in some way. And I mean all of them. The cliffhanger ending also didn’t help. Still a fun read. 4/5⭐️ #booksky #books #TheRavenScholar

Simply one of the best heist stories I’ve ever read. Character development is top notch with smart writing that make you appreciate the subtleties of human emotion. The payoff? Immensely satisfying. 4.5/5 ⭐️ #CrookedKingdom #booksky #books

Book description: “…darkly humorous…” INSTABUY. SOLD. #books

A taxing read. Premise was promising: Jade gives certain people special abilities. Unfortunately, most of this book focused on a gang war with violent bickering back and forth. The personality of the book was also one note: simply dour. A truly flat experience. 3.5/5⭐️ #booksky #books #JadeCity

#ProjectHailMary the film was very good. It captured the essence of the book which was the friendship between Grace and Rocky. Beautifully shot. And I mean gorgeous. But yeah…the book was better lol.

I’m having a REALLY hard time getting through #JadeCity. It’s just not clicking. 😢 #booksky #books

Oooooh yay! Don’t you love these types of messages? #library #books #booksky #CrookedKingdom

You know sometimes picking a book from your TBR can feel overwhelming. Sometimes the simplest solution is the best. Like how this book cover is green, and it’s March 😅 I hope it’s good #booksky #books #JadeCity

The epitome of the genre, “found family.” I honestly can’t find a better example. If you don’t cry happy tears, might be good idea to check for a pulse. The writing was charming, warm, and brimming with child-like whimsy. 4.5/5⭐️ #TheHouseintheCeruleanSea #booksky #books #LGBT

The trilogy was exhausting. Much like the second book, #MorningStar was a constant roller coaster. My heart was beating fast through entirety of the ride - but then - at the end - peace and a warming sense of satisfaction. I got off the ride with a smile on my face. 4.75/5⭐️ #booksky #books

This book is going to make me cry, isn’t it? 😭 #HouseintheCeruleanSea #booksky #books

So excited to get #HouseontheCeruleanSea started. I’ve heard nothing but good things. I also even discovered the subreddit r/klunatics. This has to be good, right? #booksky #books

The second book almost gave me a heart attack 😅 I hope I don’t die from all the adrenaline in the final book lol. Wish me luck #MorningStar #PierceBrown #booksky #books

Feb was a solid month. A few favorites added to the list including my first LGBT book (and it was a banger) #booksky #monthlyreadingwrapup #books

#TheLastMurderatheEndoftheWorld mixes two of my favorite genres: post apocalyptic and murder mystery. Glued the entire ride and left with a smile at the end - a rarity when it comes to both genres. Great story, great pacing, great characters, and honestly a great heart-warming end. 4.5/5 ⭐️ #booksky

Part gay romantasy. Part whodunnit mystery. Every part beautiful. The lyrical prose, the mindful consideration of human frailty and inevitable triumph-it filled me with warmth, and I shed a light, joyful tear at the end. 4.5/5⭐️ #AStrangeandStubbornEndurance #booksky #LGBT

This is sincerely the WOKEST book I’ve ever read. Gay marriage, trans rights, MULTIPLE genders…I’m deeply upset. It’s criminal. That I haven’t read this gem earlier 😍 #AStrangeandStubbornEndurance #booksky #books #LGBT

Yall I can’t put this book down. It combines 2 tropes that I love: post-apocalyptic and murder mystery. Let me tell you, I’ve read a 3rd of the book in mere hours tearing through pages and can’t stop. Binge reading is a thing right? #TheLastMurderattheEndoftheWorld #booksky #books

Now you’re speaking my language.

Being a gay man, I’m a tad ashamed that I have not read a mlm/ LGBTQ themed novel yet. That is being rectified now. #AStrangeandStubbornEndurance asks what happens when a newly outed lord becomes betrothed to a…man? I can’t wait to read more. 😏🌈#booksky #books #lgbt

The reason why I love #DungeonCrawlerCarl 😂😂😂 #audiobooks #soundbooth #books

What’s your reading guilty pleasure? Mine is disaster movies. And books. #WorstCaseScenario asks what would happen if an airplane crashed into a nuclear power plant? It was fun, popcorny, and a great palate cleanser. 3.75/5⭐️ #booksky #books

I’ve never read a Viking epic, but I’m sure this would be exemplary of the genre. Brutal. Bloody. Heart pounding. Action sequences are some of the best articulated I’ve ever read. Worthwhile read. 4.25/5⭐️ #booksky #books #ShadowoftheGods

Sometimes it’s just gold.

This book is BRUTAL. And fun. The best part? It’s the women who are doing the brutality. Bad-assery has no gender. #booksky #books #ShadowoftheGods

Honestly, one the most hilarious parts of #DungeonCrawlerCarl is the fact that the AI has a foot fetish. And the voice acting when the AI is “gooning”? Absurd. And hilarious. Also if you haven’t listened to #Soundbooth recordings, you are missing out. soundbooth.app/dungeon-craw...

This was such a good read that it had me questioning what makes a good book. It made me feel smarter just by reading it. It was confident, cunning. Deftly crafted story and nearly flawless. 4.5/5⭐️ #Vicious #VESchwab #booksky #books

Writing was inelegant, often times clumsy. Ultimately, it fell flat at the end…like it was rushed. It felt like the author just didn’t know how to end the story. It felt like a thud as opposed to a soft, graceful landing in the end. Disappointing. 3/5 ⭐️ #MyBestFriendsExorcism #booksky #books

Thin mints are better at room temp. There. I said it. #GirlScoutCookies

January was such a great month. Also it was a record for me: 7 ebooks in a single month! ❤️ #booksky #books

Have you ever encountered a book so good that you questioned whether or not the other “good” books were actually, in fact, “good”? #Vicious is so damn good that I’m questioning my reading history #VESchwab may become one of my favorite authors. #booksky #books

“This book began with hot chocolate,” the author states. Apropos. Perfect start for one of the coziest books I’ve ever read. If you ever wanted a book to feel like a Disney/Pixar film, then this is it. 4.25/5⭐️ #TheSpellshop #booksky #books

Out of the first 4 books, #TheGateoftheFeralGods is - hands down - the most thrilling, funniest, page-turniest (yes, that is a real word I just made up). This was the funnest, literary rides I’ve ever been on. 4.5/5⭐️ #booksky #books #DungeonCrawlerCarl

So about the thing with Loita in #TheGateoftheFeralGods. That was DEEPLY satisfying. 🥰🥰🥰 #DungeonCrawlerCarl #booksky #books

A decently fun sci-fi, space opera. It doesn’t stray away from well-tread tropes, but, to its credit, it does them fairly well. Great pacing and a satisfying end albeit a cliff hanger. It’s enough for me to green light the second book in my tbr. 4/5⭐️ #TheImmortalityThief #booksky#books

Yall. For real. #TheSpellShop is the GOAT of cozy reads. I am legit filled with warmth and cozy-ass vibes. Just curl up in blanket with some cocoa and chill 🥰🥰🥰 #booksky #cozy

I got to the part of #TheGateoftheFeralGods where the gang encounter the bird. No not that bird. The other asshole bird. That was hilarious. 🤣 #DungeonCrawlerCarl #booksky

I really REALLY want to love #AdrianTchaikovsky. #ChildrenofTime was just ok. Too cold. Too scientific journal. I got 7% in #ShardsofEarth and got hopelessly lost. Had to DNF. 😑 #booksky

As far as cozy murder mysteries, this one hits the spot. However, a glaring plot hole keeps me from loving it - a small spoiler - no one would keep a journal and write it like a first person novel. It’s silly. But suspend disbelief and enjoy the ride. 3.75/5⭐️ #HowtoSolveYourOwnMurder #booksky

#TheTaintedCup was super fun. A fantasy take on Sherlock Holmes? Yes, please. It’s a promising start for this series. I can’t wait to read more. 4.25/5⭐️ #booksky

Does anyone else think murder mysteries are cozy? Cuz I do 🥰 btw #HowtoSolveYourOwnMurder is a banger. #booksky #books

Western-esque, fantasy take on “You’ve Got Mail.” Typical enemies to lovers trope. And a sweet, warming read that feels like a deep, comforting hug. One of the most cozy reads that I’ve ever read - and one that didn’t bore me. Wonderful, uplifting read. 4.25/5⭐️ #booksky #UndertakingofHartandMercy

The GOAT of sci-fi The GOAT of sci-fi. #booksky #GoldenSon youtu.be/6nUIh7tb8jQ