Finally, a successful reading month (my most read books in a month this year!)

In order of reading…

1. Aforetime – Lina Ravenhill

A really lovely, action-packed fantasy adventure for teens/young adults. It’s clean and refreshing, and the world-building is wonderful. I lost myself in this fairy tale world and did not want to stop reading! This book is pure escapism. Highly recommend!

FUN FACT: I connected with the author after reading this book and later received an ARC of the sequel which is out on 4 May – my brief review of that is at the bottom of this list!

2. Sun, Sand and Second Chances – Aspen Hadley

Clean second-chance romance that is a shorter length but still manages to cram in all the feels. Perfect for an easy read when you don’t want to think too hard, but fancy something sweet. It’s a beautiful HEA.

3. There Goes the Groom – Esther Hatch

Silly historical romance built on miscommunication and misunderstanding. A really fun read that I recommend to all who enjoy a bit of Jane Austen or Bridgerton.

4. Not How I Saw That Going – Jenessa Fayeth

This is one of those books where you fall for the characters so hard you are personally hurt when someone tries to tear them apart. For a rom com, this is a gripping book! It’s also sweet and funny, and Crew is simply adorable. It’s a real feel-good romance.

5. Kiss and Kill: A Higgins and Stander Novel (No. 1) – Irene Hill

Fast-paced serial killer/crime novel with short chapters which make it hard to put down.

6. When Love Heals: A Novel (Fresh Start Series: Book 2) – S.J. Greene

This is a ‘book 2’ but it also works as a standalone. It tells the story of Jessica and Avery from their time at school together to Jessica’s marriage breakdown, to Avery’s passion against animal cruelty and even Jessica’s daughter’s condition. Every sensitive element was dealt with beautifully. We can all learn from this book to choose our own happiness, to love ourselves, and to love those who make us happy.

7. One Moment in Time – Shari Low (ARC)

This is another Shari classic. Vivid characters, heart-breaking moments as well as new love, lessons learnt, forgiveness granted, and an overarching feeling of hope. Available from 2 May.

8. Aforetime: Cursed City – Lina Ravenhill (ARC)

This sequel is another great fantasy adventure which had me worrying about the characters both in terms of their love for one another as well as for their lives in general. Much of the story is based in a city of vampires, where humans are slaves and witches are killed. Hadeon and Anna are truly challenged in this novel, which is a little darker than the previous book. Available 4 May.


My Book of the Month

The more books I read, the harder this is to choose! In fact, I don’t think I can this month, I started picking out a top three, then I added more, and I can’t narrow it down. I’m trying to push myself into picking one, trying to think which one is still on my mind the most, but I can’t narrow it down to just one, or even two! So, I’m sorry. There’s no book of the month this time, they’re all books of the month!!

See you next time!

Chloë

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