Down the TBR Hole #4: Conquering my TBR

Down the TBR Hole is a weekly meme created and hosted by Lost in a Story.

How it works:

📚 Go to your goodreads to-read shelf.

📚 Order on ascending date added.

📚 Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books

📚 Read the synopses of the books

📚Decide: keep it or should it go?

The Books

Campfire by Shawn Sarles

I've tried getting into this book in both ebook and audiobook format and just couldn't. I don't know if it's the way it's written or the main character that I dislike but this one is a pass for me.

JUDGEMENT: Go

Men and Monsters by Elena May

I only added this book to my TBR because I entered a Goodreads for it but it's the second book in a series and I haven't read the first book so even though the blurb sounds good I think I'll try the first one first. 

JUDGEMENT: Go

The Ghosts of Dark Hollow by R. Saint Claire

This was another book I added because I entered a Goodreads giveaway and I didn't pay too close of attention since I like the cover. I'm kind of iffy about this one. Part of it sounds good, part sounds like something I'd DNF.

JUDGEMENT: Go

Time's Convert by Deborah Harkness

I love the All Souls Trilogy trilogy and I was surprised and excited when I found out about Time's Convert. I'm thrilled that Marcus is getting his own book!

JUDGEMENT: Stay

East by Edith Pattou

This book isn't what I thought it was going to be so I'm removing it from my TBR list. I love Charlie Bowater's beautiful cover art but that's not even enough to sway me. 

JUDGEMENT: Go

TBR Status:

Books Deleted: 4

TBR Count: 12

I'm done cutting my TBR list! All the books that remain are either preordered and I plan to read in the near future or are unreleased but I plan to read in the next year. 

Down the TBR Hole #3: Conquering my TBR

Down the TBR Hole is a weekly meme created and hosted by Lost in a Story.

How it works:

📚 Go to your goodreads to-read shelf.

📚 Order on ascending date added.

📚 Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books

📚 Read the synopses of the books

📚Decide: keep it or should it go?

The Books

Soul in Darkness by Wendy Higgins

As I mentioned last week I love Wendy Higgins's books and will probably read any genre she attempts so I'm definitely hanging onto this one. Plus a retelling of the Cupid/Psyche mythology?? Yes Please!!

JUDGEMENT: Stay

Watching You by Shannon Greenland

The blurb for this book sounded good when I first read it but I just read a little bit of the beginning of the book on Amazon and I couldn't really get into it.

JUDGEMENT: Go

Oh My Goth by Gena Showalter

I love Gena Showalter's contemporary romance but this book doesn't do it for me. I think I only added it because I entered a Goodreads giveaway. I do love the cover though! 

JUDGEMENT: Go

Scream All Night by Derek Milman

I added this book because it reminded me of A Midsummer Night's Scream by R.L. Stine. Again, I love the cover but I find the writing a bit offensive after reading a small excerpt on Amazon. I'll pass on this one.

JUDGEMENT: Go

Finale by Stephanie Garber

Yes, I will be keeping this book. End of story.

JUDGEMENT: Stay

Winterwood by Shea Ernshaw

I loved The Wicked Deep and I adore Shea's writing style and I can't wait to hear the full details of Winterwood. It sounds amazing already!!!

JUDGEMENT: Stay

Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas

I've preordered my copy, I've caught up on the TOG series, and I am oh-so-impatiently awaiting October 23!!!

JUDGEMENT: Stay

It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time by Kylie Scott

Seriously?!?! This book was on my TBR list TWICE? I just removed this book last week. 🤣

JUDGEMENT: Go 

Sawkill Girls by Claire Legrand

The blurb for this book sounds amazing and I put my preorder in last weekend. Definitely anticipating this one!

JUDGEMENT: Stay

Before She Ignites by Jodi Meadows

This book has been wobbling between maybe-and-maybe-not since it first came out. I like the cover but the blurb doesn't appeal to me and when I read an excerpt I didn't really want to read further so I'll let it go for now...

JUDGEMENT: Go

TBR Status:

Books Deleted: 5

TBR Count: 17

I'm really cutting this TBR down, soon I should be down to a list I can crack through by the end of the year (except in the cases of books that don't release until next fall).