It's Monday! What Are You Reading? - 22 August, 2022

#IMWAYR is a weekly meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at The Book Date.

Hey Bookdragons! It's been a busy couple weeks both at home and at work. I decided to DNF one of the books I mentioned last week while I savored another fantasy novel. Then I was surprised with book mail from Entangled Teen and it sounded to good I had to start it right away. Here's what I've been reading... 

What I Read Last Week:

Gallant by V.E. Schwab

I keep trying with this author's books but I think I'm at the point where I've tried and failed to get through 4 books by her (A Darker Shade of Magic, City of Ghosts, The Invisible Life of Addie Larue, and now Gallant) so I'm giving up and writing V.E. Schwab off as an author whose books I just don't enjoy. It's not that the writing was bad, that's not at all what I'm saying. It's just that the story didn't hold me. It was predictable and a bit too young for my reading tastes. 

DNF @ Page 153

Fire Heart by Emma Hamm

I've been wanting to read this author's books for a while now and when I saw a The Bookish Box exclusive edition of it come up on PangoBooks I decided to get it since I had some PangoBucks and a credit from selling. I loved this book so much! I definitely will check out more by this author and I can't wait to read the next book.

Currently Reading: 

Fate Touched by Becky Moynihan

I started Fate Touched at work on Thursday and although I didn't have a ton of reading time, it was so easy to fall back into this series. Becky is a master storyteller and if you haven't discovered the A Touch of Vampire series yet, what are you waiting for?

The Liar's Crown by Abigail Owen

Entangled Teen surprised me with a book box for this book and it looked so good I put it at the top of my TBR list. I just finished Fire Heart last night so I'll be starting this one sometime today.  

 

Next Read

The Kiss Curse by Erin Sterling

I've been trying to make myself wait to read this one until closer to the beginning of September but I can't wait any longer! The ARC has been sitting on my shelf begging to be read. 

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 What are you reading this week? Have you read any of my recent reads?

{Book Review} SHADOW TOUCHED by Becky Moynihan

 

Shadow Touched

A Touch of Vampire Book 1

Becky Moynihan

YA/NA Paranormal Romance

305 Pages

Blurb:

Some truths are best kept in the shadows...

At nearly eighteen, I’m months away from escaping my aunt’s secrets and lies. Except, I’m harboring a big secret of my own.

A red-eyed man cloaked in shadow has been stalking me at night.

I wanted Rosewood, Maine to be my final destination before college. My chance at normalcy. But strange, unexplainable things are threatening to derail my plans.

The red-eyed man followed me here, and he’s not the only one. Two hot guys transfer to my new high school right after I do. They track my every move, especially the aloof and mysterious Lochlan D’angelo.

As I’m sucked into a dangerous world embroiled in secrets, I start to question everything I’ve ever known. Including who I am.

Fans of Twilight, Vampire Diaries, and modern Beauty & the Beast retellings, sink your teeth into a world of dark mystery and forbidden desire.

SHADOW TOUCHED is the thrilling first installment in a steamy upper YA/NA paranormal vampire romance series. If you like enemies-to-lovers and fated mates, heartrending twists, a tough heroine, and a sexy antihero, this book is for you.

My Review:

Let me start of by saying that Becky is a talented author. I've read and enjoyed her Elite Trials books and her cowritten series with Tyffany Hackett but Shadow Touched is my new favorite!

Vampires are coming back to popularity in books lately and this is the first one I've really enjoyed recently. This has all the elements to love - vampires, werewolves, witches, secrets, swoon-worthy boys, great friendships, and steamy chemistry between the main character and her love interest.

McKenna is a strong female lead. I liked her personality and her sense of style. After her Aunt Tess moves her (yet again, this time t0 ->) Rosewood, Maine she makes friends (possibly for the first time ever) with a feisty girl named Isla and her friends Peyton and Hailey. Isla was a great secondary character and I liked how fast and easy their friendship was. Then there are the boys - Reid, Kade, and *sighs* Lochlan. I was kind of iffy about Reid throughout the book and I'm still not sure if I liked him or not. Kade was hilarious and he lit up the page in every scene he appeared in. But Lochlan? *Fans self* Me likey the Loch! The chemistry between Lochlan and McKenna is off the charts, which considering they couldn't really touch and I'm still swooning over the steamy scenes is saying something. 

I can't wait to see where things are headed in book 2. I definitely recommend this books to anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers, broody boys, and a great cast of characters. There are some steamy scenes, which I am all in favor of!, but may not be suitable for younger readers. 

My Rating:

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

5 of 5 Stars!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? 26 April 2021

#IMWAYR is a weekly meme started on J Kaye’s blog and then was hosted by Sheila from Book Journey. Sheila then passed it on to Kathryn at The Book Date.

Happy Monday Bookdragons! Last week I started several books that are now in various states of being read. I'm not in much of a reading mood lately since I've gotten back into writing more. Then Saturday my mom and I and a friend took a girl's day and headed down to Milwaukee for a little shopping. It felt nice to get out and do something normal again. 

What I Read Last Week: 

Started reading my current reads ↓

Currently Reading:

Rule by Jay Crownover

This is a re-read for me. I've been wanting to reread this one for a while because I love this series. I'm enjoying it the second time around but like I mentioned, I haven't been in a big reading mood lately. 

A Wicked and Beautiful Garden by Katie McGarry 

I was picked for Katie McGarry's review team and I've been gobbling up this book. As of last night I'm halfway through and hoping to finish it in the next day or so. It's Katie's Adult Fantasy Romance debut and it has my favorite trope: second chance romance! It's so good and I definitely recommend it!

Next Read

Shadow Touched by Becky Moynihan

My signed copy arrived on Saturday! I read the first chapter and it grabbed me but I have enough books going right now that I'm making myself wait. I'm going to start it immediately after I finish reading A Wicked and Beautiful Garden. 

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 What are you reading this week? 

I Can't Wait For... SHADOW TOUCHED!

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released.

I met Becky through Bookstagram and I love her books. I really can't wait for her upcoming release...

Shadow Touched

A Touch of Vampire Book 1
by Becky Moynihan
Paranormal Romance
eBook, Paperback
May 11, 2021 by Broken Books

Blurb:

Perfect for fans of Twilight, Vampire Diaries, and modern Beauty & the Beast retellings. Sink your teeth into a world of dark mystery and forbidden desire.

Some truths are best kept in the shadows . . .

At nearly eighteen, I'm months away from escaping my aunt's secrets and lies. Except, I'm harboring a big secret of my own.

A red-eyed man cloaked in shadow has been stalking me at night.

I wanted Rosewood, Maine to be my final destination before college. My chance at normalcy. But strange, unexplainable things are threatening to derail my plans.

The red-eyed man followed me here, and he's not the only one. Two hot guys transfer to my new high school right after I do. They track my every move, especially the aloof and mysterious Lochlan D'angelo.

As I'm sucked into a dangerous world embroiled in secrets, I start to question everything I've ever known. Including who I am.

SHADOW TOUCHED is the thrilling first installment in a steamy upper YA/NA paranormal vampire romance series. If you like enemies-to-lovers and fated mates, heartrending twists, a tough heroine, and a sexy antihero, this book is for you.

Get ready for a fresh take on vampires, werewolves, and witches by one-clicking today!

*This book is part of a series and ends in a cliffhanger. Best suited for ages 16+ due to sexual situations.

Add to Goodreads | Amazon | Sneak Peak (Chapters 1-3 and Prologue)

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Will you be checking this book out? 

[Cover Reveal ] DAWN TILL DUSK by Tyffany Hackett and Becky Moynihan

Today I’m helping out two of my author friends - who both have amazing series individually - reveal the cover of the first book in their collaborative project the Genesis Crystal Saga...
Dawn Till DuskGenesis Crystal Saga Book 1Tyffany Hackett and Becky MoynihanMay 26, 2020New Adult, Urban Fantasy, Andventure, Romance
Blurb:

Discover Nathra City’s darkest secret.

Pain and hatred consume Tarik, the hot-headed Fae whose addiction to fighting shifters could be the death of him. Stuck in a city ruled by dragons, seeking vengeance is his only mission.

As a shifter, and the city’s Night Enforcer, Reagan’s job is to stop him. She quickly learns that trouble follows him at every turn, and keeping him alive leads her to make decisions that may have deadly consequences.

When a disastrous event forces these long-standing enemies to unravel a sinister plot, prejudice must be pushed aside. And lurking beneath the hatred is something neither of them are prepared for.
Preorder Incentive
Anyone who preorders a signed paperback or submits proof of an ebook preorder will be sent a swag pack! The pack includes two bookmarks—one for Reagan and one for Tarik—each featuring character line-art by Carrow Brown (@carrowbrown on Instagram) and also a print of Tarik and Reagan done by Gabriella Bujdosó (@gabriellabujdoso on Instagram)