Monthly Wrap-Up — September 2018

The books I've read in September:

To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han (Audiobook) — 3/5★

The Mummy by Anne Rice (Audiobook) — 3/5★

Edgar Allan Poe: A Life From Beginning to End by Hourly History —3/5★

Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas — 5/5★

The Witching Hour by Anne Rice (Audiobook) — 1/5★

A Plague of Zombies by Diana Gabaldon (Audiobook) — 3/5★

The Canterville Ghost and Other Stories by Oscar Wilde — 3/5★

Lord John and the Hellfire Club by Diana Gabaldon (Audiobook) — 3/5★

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas — 4/5★

Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire (Audiobook) — 3/5★

Doctor Who: The Silurian Gift by Mike Tucker — 3/5★

Son of the Dawn by Cassandra Clare & Sarah Rees Brennan (Audiobook) — 4/5★

Cast Long Shadows by Cassandra Clare & Sarah Rees Brennan (Audiobook) — 4/5★

The Sumerians: A History From Beginning to End by Hourly History — 3/5★

Every Exquisite Thing by Cassandra Clare & Maureen Johnson (Audobook) — 5/5★

Learn About Loss by Cassandra Clare & Kelly Link (Audiobook) — 4/5★

A Deeper Love by Cassandra Clare & Maureen Johnson (Audiobook) — 5/5★
The Wicked Ones by Cassandra Clare & Robin Wasserman (Audiobook) — 4/5★

The Whitechapel Fiend by Cassandra Clare & Maureen Johnson (Audiobook) — 4/5★

The Evolution of Man by Skye Warren — 4/5★ {My review}

Lost by Constance Roberts — 3/5★ {Review to come}

I'm not picking a favorite book of September because there were too many that I absolutely loved like Queen of Shadows, Empire of Storms, Every Exquisite Thing, A Deeper Love and The Evolution of Man. September was a really good reading month and I listened to a lot of audiobooks as well! My free month on Scribd ended so I doubt I'll listen to as many in October. I might re-subscribe in the future, though. :)

What was your favorite book of September?

Can't-Wait Wednesday: Athena's Champion by David Hair & Cath Mayo

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. It's based on Waiting On Wednesday hosted at Breaking the Spine.

Athena's Champion by David Hair & Cath Mayo
Expected publication: November 8th 2018 by Canelo

The first in a thrilling new historical fantasy series; Odysseus must embrace his secret heritage and outwit the vengeful Gods who would control or destroy him…

Prince Odysseus of Ithaca is about to have his world torn apart. He’s travelled to the oracle at Pytho to be anointed as heir to his island kingdom; but instead the Pythia reveals a terrible secret, one that tears down every pillar of his life, and marks him out for death.

Outcast by his family, hunted by the vengeful gods, Odysseus is offered sanctuary by Athena, goddess of wisdom, and thrust into the secret war between the Olympians for domination and survival. Only his wits, and his skill as a warrior, can keep him ahead of their power games – and alive.

When one of Athena’s schemes goes drastically wrong, and the young Helen of Sparta is kidnapped, Odysseus must journey past the gates of Hades to save her. Falling in love with a Trojan princess, a bewitching woman who poses a deadly threat to both his homeland and Athena, won’t make his task any easier…

Drawing from classic Greek mythology, Athena's Champion, first in the epic Olympus series, is perfect for fans of Madeline Miller and David Gemmell.

Look what book I stumbled upon yesterday! 😍
This is the first book in a new historical fantasy trilogy about Odysseus. Doesn't it sound absolutely perfect? I'd read anything that's derived from Greek mythology but I have a special place in my heart for Odysseus and anything related to the Trojan war so I'm really excited to read the book. The cover is freaking gorgeous as well. I love the owl on the cover because it clearly represents Athena. It's so beautiful.

Also, it's up for $2.99 for pre-order on Kindle so of course I 1-clicked it already! 

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What do you think of this book?

Blog Tour — Review: The Evolution of Man by Skye Warren

Title: The Evolution of Man
Author: Skye Warren
Series: Trust Fund Duet #2
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Purchase it on: Amazon | Amazon Worldwide | Barnes & Noble | iBooks | Kobo
Rating: 4/5★

Ambitious. Intense. Irresistible.

The Evolution of Man, the stunning conclusion to the Trust Fund Duet by New York Times bestselling author Skye Warren, is LIVE!

I never wanted to fall for man.

And definitely not two men.

They tear me apart until I don’t know how I’ll ever be whole again.

Until I’m not sure I want to be. How can I choose between two halves of myself?

THE EVOLUTION OF MAN is the second novel in the USA Today bestselling duet, which begins with Survival of the Richest.

Oh my gosh, I don't know how Skye Warren does it but she yet again managed to pull me into a story that didn't want to let me go. This book nearly destroyed me. But that's what I loved about it. Does that even make any sense?

I've always thought that the author's Stripped series was my favorite but this duology has definitely overshadowed it for me. Which is a pretty huge deal for me. The characters in the books Harper, Christopher and Sutton just did something to me. I loved reading about them and I definitely wouldn't mind more books about them, even if they're only secondary characters. I'm definitely not into love triangles these days but the whole thing between Harper, Christopher and Sutton was just so hot. Some of the sex scenes made even me blush, which is saying a lot. Just... damn.

So I know I said a lot of really possitive things about this book and I did love it so much. It was a really great read that I enjoyed so much. And to be honest, it would've been a five star rating from me if it wasn't for the ending. I know of myself that I'm weird when it comes to book ending. They have to be just right for me and I just thought this ending moved a little too fast for me. I just wanted to know what happened to Sutton because he was my favorite guy. My heart just ached for him but it was like he was suddenly gone. 

BUT I know there will be a bonus epilogue about him that I signed up for to receive but I won't get it until October. At least Skye knows what some of her readers want, right? I love that.

Start the series with Survival of the Richest 

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iBooks: https://apple.co/2w5R2L7 

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Kobo: https://bit.ly/2FACXom 

Google Play: https://tinyurl.com/yd8a7lz6

About Skye:

Skye Warren is the New York Times bestselling author of dangerous romance such as the Endgame trilogy. Her books have been featured in Jezebel, Buzzfeed, USA Today Happily Ever After, Glamour, and Elle Magazine. She makes her home in Texas with her loving family, sweet dogs, and evil cat.

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New Releases — October 2018

Ugh, October has some really amazing releases! I wish I could get them all right away. Shades of Wicked is the one I'm most highly anticipating. Finally a book featuring Ian! I've had it pre-ordered for months so I can't wait until the 30th when it releases. I'm also really looking forward to Someday, How the Dukes Stole Christmas, Doctor Who: Twelve Angels Weeping, Kingdom of Ash and The Darkest Star.

October 2, 2018 — Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan {Historical Fiction}

October 2, 2018 — The Witch of Willow Hall by Hester Fox {Historical Fiction}

October 2, 2018 — The Search for Atlantis: A History of Plato's Ideal State by Steve P. Kershaw {Nonfiction, Ancient History}

October 2, 2018 — Someday by David Levithan {Young Adult, Contemporary}

October 2, 2018 — Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand {Young Adult, Fantasy, Horror}

October 2, 2018 — The Kennedy Debutante by Kerri Maher {Historical Fiction}

October 2, 2018 — The Spellbook of Katrina Van Tassel by Alyssa Palombo {Historical Fiction}

October 2, 2018 — A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult {Adult, Contemporary fiction}

October 9, 2018 — The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gaynor {Historical Fiction}

October 9, 2018 — Blanca & Roja by Anna-Marie McLemore {Young Adult, Fantasy}
October 15, 2018 — How the Dukes Stole Christmas by Tessa Dare, Sarah MacLean, Sophie Jordan and Joanna Shupe {Historical Romance}

October 16, 2018 — A Very Large Expanse of Sea by Tahereh Mafi {Young Adult, Contemporary}

October 16, 2018 — Titans of History: The Giants Who Made Our World by Simon Sebag Montefiore {Nonfiction, History}

October 16, 2018 — Doctor Who: Twelve Angels Weeping by Dave Rudden {Anthology}

October 20, 2018 — Lost by Constance Roberts {Retelling, Fantasy}

October 23, 2018 — An Assassin's Guide to Love and Treason by Virginia Boecker {Young Adult, Historical Romance}

October 23, 2018 — Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas {Fantasy}

October 23, 2018 — House of Gold by Natasha Solomons {Historical Fiction}

October 30, 2018 — The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout {Young Adult, Paranormal}

October 30, 2018 — Shades of Wicked by Jeaniene Frost {Paranormal Romance}
October 11, 2018 — Player by Staci Hart {Contemporary Romance}

What new releases this month are you looking forward to?