Writer Thursday: 5 Books I'm Excited About Reading in May

Writer Thursday: 5 May Releases I'm Excited to Read

This Writer Thursday I'm discussing five books I'm excited to read that will be releasing next month...

1.Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

I loved the first book in this series and I've enjoyed reacquainting myself with the characters during the reread so I'm excited to see what Squad 312 gets up to next.

2. The Betrothed by Kiera Cass 

I loved the first book in the Selection series when I read it years ago (the rest of the series not so much) but I'm excited to read this book which gives me definite Selection vibes.

3. The Notorious Virtues by Alwyn Hamilton

I loved Alwyn Hamilton's Rebel of the Sands trilogy and when I heard about this new series it was an automatic add to my TBR list.

4. Of Literature and Lattes by Katherine Reay

This isn't the sort of book I usually read but I've been in such a slump lately it sounds like the perfect quick, easy read for me.

5.Ghosting by Tase Skilton

This book sounds hilarious and I can't wait to pick it up. 

What May releases are you looking forward to? Let me know in the comments!

Happy Reading Bookdragons!

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).