Treat Yo Shelf: July 2019 Recap

July 2019: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

     

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A huge thank you to Lauren and Simon Pulse for sending a free copy The Lady Rogue by Jenn Bennett to read. I adore Jenn’s books and this one was also amazing. I should have a review up soon. 

Uppercase’s July Box

Sadly, Uppercase Box will not longer be sending out subscription boxes, so this is my last Uppercase unboxing *hysterically cries into hands*.

July Bookhaul

How did you treat your shelves in July?

Treat Yo Shelf: June 2019 Recap

June 2019: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

   

Reviews of both books are linked below.

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I will be reviewing Hello Girls for a blog tour in August. 

Ahhh…The Map from Here to There is one of my most anticipated sequels. I LOOOOOVED The Start of Me and You, and I still cannot believe that the sequel is in my hands. A huge thank you to Emery Lord for gifting me a copy. 

I received a copy of All the Bad Apples through a book trade on Facebook. I love Moïra Fowley-Doyle’s books and I cannot wait to read this one.

Uppercase’s June Box

June Bookhaul

How did you treat your shelves in June?

Treat Yo Shelf: April & May 2019 Recap

April & May 2019: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

I mainly read a lot of contemporary romances through my Kindle Unlimited subscription during the month of April and May. You can check out the books I read on my Goodreads challenge linked here.

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• Have a Little Faith in Me by Sonia Hartl from Page Street Kids Publishing
• Into the Crooked Place by Alexandra Christo from Fierce Reads
• Light it Up by Kekla Magoon from Fierce Reads
• Life is Short and then You Die (Edited by Kelley Armstrong) from Fierce Reads

April’s Uppercase Box

May’s Uppercase Box

APRIL & MAY BOOKHAUL

Finale Collection: US edition, Owlcrate edition, Barnes & Noble edition, Goldsboro edition, UK edition, Fairyloot edition, and Waterstone’s edition.

How did you treat your shelves in April and May?

Treat Yo Shelf: March 2019 Recap

March 2019: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

With a Kindle Unlimited subscription, I once again binge read a lot of contemporary romance this month. But here are a few of my favorite books I read in March.

★★★★★
Gah! This story was perfection. I was swooning so hard over Rory and Nash’s relationship. I loved their banter and their chemistry was so sweet and steamy. Just thinking about Rory’s fierceness and Nash’s foul mouth makes me want to fall in love with their relationship all over again!

★★★
Check out my full review here.

★★★★★
This was a reread for me. I adore Jenn Bennett’s books, and I wanted to fall in love with this story all over again. Check out my full review here.

★★★★
This is the last book of a series (a series I have not fully read yet…oops…I’m reading books out of order, lol). But the synopsis caught my eye and I was told I could read the books out of order or even just as stand-alone. The love story is very cute and I enjoyed all the cute banter.

★★★★
Check out my full review here.

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Thank you to Sarah Barley and Flatiron Books for sending me Finale by Stephanie Garber along with some amazing manuscripts to read and review.

Thank you to Imprint Books and Fierce Reads for sending me a review copy of Symptoms of a Heart Break. I look forward to reading and reviewing it.
I’m always down for a good rom-com. 

March’s Uppercase Box

Fox and Wit’s The Priory of the Orange Tree Box

March’s #YAWRC2019 Book Pick

As a partner and a #YAWRC2019 Ambassador, I received the March pick, The Tesla Legacy, from BookSparks. 

MARCH BOOKHAUL WRAPUP

How did you treat your shelves in March?

Treat Yo Shelf: February 2019 Recap

February 2019: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

You guys, I binge read so many adult/NA contemporary romances this month and it was amazing. I cannot believe I read 20 books this month. Below is a picture of all the books I read in February. Feel free to click on the photo to be linked to my Goodreads challenge and there you can select each book for their synopsis.

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Thank you to Fierce Reads for the 2019 Spring Seasonal Blogger package.

Thank you to Wednesday books for inviting me on The Dystasters blog tour and sending me an early copy of the book to read. 

February’s Uppercase Box

February’s #YAWRC2019 Book Pick

As a partner and a #YAWRC2019 Ambassador, I received the February pick, Black Coats, from BookSparks. It’s definitely being added to my March TBR.

How did you treat your shelves in February?

Treat Yo Shelf: January 2019 Recap

January 2019: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

★★★
Check out my review here. 

★★★
Check out my full review here!  

★★★
Check out my full review here.

★★★
I should have a review up soon. This book was such a cute contemporary.

★★★★
Gah! I loved this book. I’m still on the fence between a 4 to 5-star read, but you guys, the SWOONS, and the PIE, and realistic relationship awkwardness was just perfect. I will be posting a full review at the end of February.

 

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As a lot of you may know, I am a huge fan of Jenn Bennett and her contemporary books. A few weeks ago, a publicist at Simon Pulse emailed me regarding an early copy of Serious Moonlight and I freaked out and immediately said “yes, please.” You guys, I devoured this book and I cannot wait to share my thoughts soon. 

Books for Trade on Twitter came to the rescue again. I adored Margaret Rogerson’s An Enchantment of Ravens, so I was so excited when someone offered to trade their ARC of Sorcery of Thorns through the hashtag. I cannot wait to read it.

January Book Haul

January’s Uppercase Box

January’s #YAWRC2019 Book Pick

As an #YAWRC2019 Ambassador,I received the January pick, The Gilded Wolves, from BookSparks . I am slowly savoring this book, so a review will hopefully be up before the end of the month. 

How did you treat your shelves in January?

Treat Yo Shelf: December 2018 Recap

December 2018: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

★★★★
Check out my review here. 

★★★
Check out my full review here!  

★★★
This is a very cute and charming holiday story. I loved that the authors carry us through the wonders of New York City and a very famous bookstore as two strangers build a relationship based on dares, happenstances, and a notebook of clues.

★★
I just recently finished this book and I’m processing all my thoughts, so look forward to a full review soon.

★★★★★
This is a reread of The Cruel Prince for Miss Print’s readalong, and you guys I love this book/series so much. The betrayal and the angst…GAH!

   

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I received When the Sky Fell on Splendor, one of my most anticipated 2019 books, from one of my favorite bloggers, Miss Print. Thank you so much, Emma. I wanted to read this book once I received it, but I’m going to wait for the new year before diving into it.

I won a copy of Enchantée from TheBumbleGirl on Instagram. Thank you, Margie. I cannot wait to buddy read it with you.

I received a copy of Sherwood by Meagan Spooner through a books for trade on Twitter. I cannot wait to read it. 

ANNOUNCEMENT: I was selected to be a 3-month Rep for Uppercase Box. As more details roll in, I will keep you updated on an news, deals, and discount codes from Uppercase. I am blown away with all the support and congratulations from everyone. I have been an Uppercase subscriber since early 2015, and I cannot believe I get to rep for them. AHHH!

December’s Uppercase Box

December’s Owlcrate Box

Alchemy and Ink’s December’s Mini-Box

I was selected to be a #YAWRC2019 Ambassador. I’m so excited to share all the love and raves of Young Adult books coming out in the winter of 2019. And a huge thank you to BookSparks for this opportunity. 

How did you treat your shelves in December?

Treat Yo Shelf: November 2018 Recap

November 2018: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

★★★★
I finished The Raven King, which completed my binge reading of the Raven Cycle series. And you guys, it was so good. I don’t know why I put it off for so long. I loved all the characters and their development throughout the books. And of course, the supernatural elements had me hooked. 

★★★★
When I found out there was going to be a novella for the Hidden Legacy series, I dropped everything and read it. I love Ilona Andrew’s writing and the paranormal worlds they create are so flippin’ fantastic. Of course, this novella was filled with mystery and swoony romance, but most of all, it provided me with the greatest news of all: THERE’S GOING TO BE A SPIN-OFF LINKED TO THE SERIES…AHHH!  

★★★
So I didn’t read any of the comfort books that I planned to read in my November TBR. November is a hard month for me process for personal reasons, and I decided to delve into some happy romance books. Clipped was short, sweet, and entertaining.

   

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I took a hiatus from reviewing books during the month of November for personal reasons. However, I did read three books and gave them a short review, which you can read above.

November’s Uppercase Box

How did you treat your shelves in November?

Treat Yo Shelf: October 2018 Recap

October 2018: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

★★★★
Link to review below.

★★★★★
This is my second time reading The Raven Boys, and I loved it even more this time around. I love the friendships that are created in this book. And ahhh…the magic, the history, the setting, and even the side characters are perfect. 

★★★★
This is my second time reading The Dream Thieves and once again this series keeps blowing me away. I enjoyed diving back into story and the lore. I wasn’t crazy about Ronan at first, but now he’s one of my favorite characters.

★★★★★
I have finally read Blue Lily, Lily Blue (it’s taken me years), but WHOA! Maggie is such a an amazing and atmospheric writer. Her characters are so real and drive this these books with so much force. 

★★
Link to review below.

★★★★
I really enjoy Paranormal Romance books and this one did not disappoint. The characters are funny and strong-headed, and the romance is so swoony.

   

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Physical Books and ARCs

Thank you to Jimmy Patterson Books for an early copy of Once & Future.

Synopisis: 
I’ve been chased my whole life. As an illegal immigrant in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I’ve always had to hide who I am. Until I found Excalibur.

Now I’m done hiding.

My name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start.

When Ari crash-lands on Old Earth and pulls a magic sword from its ancient resting place, she is revealed to be the newest reincarnation of King Arthur. Then she meets Merlin, who has aged backward over the centuries into a teenager, and together they must break the curse that keeps Arthur coming back. Their quest? Defeat the cruel, oppressive government and bring peace and equality to all humankind.

No pressure.

Thank you to Delacorte for an early copy of The Waking Forest.

Synopsis:
The waking forest has secrets. To Rhea, it appears like a mirage, dark and dense, at the very edge of her backyard. But when she reaches out to touch it, the forest vanishes. She’s desperate to know more—until she finds a peculiar boy who offers to reveal its secrets. If she plays a game.

To the Witch, the forest is her home, where she sits on her throne of carved bone, waiting for dreaming children to beg her to grant their wishes. One night, a mysterious visitor arrives and asks her what she wishes for, but the Witch sends him away. And then the uninvited guest returns.

The strangers are just the beginning. Something is stirring in the forest, and when Rhea’s and the Witch’s paths collide, a truth more treacherous and deadly than either could ever imagine surfaces. But how much are they willing to risk to survive?

Thank you to Fierce Reads for sending me a finished
copy of Anna and the Apocalypse to review.

Synopsis:
School’s out for the end of the world.

Anna and the Apocalypse is a horror comedy about a teenager who faces down a zombie apocalypse with a little help from her friends.

Anna Shepherd is a straight-A student with a lot going on under the surface: she’s struggling with her mom’s death, total friend drama, and the fallout from wasting her time on a very attractive boy. She’s looking forward to skipping town after graduation–but then a zombie apocalypse majorly disrupts the holidays season. It’s going to be very hard to graduate high school without a brain.

To save the day, Anna, her friends, and her frenemies will have to journey straight to the heart of one of the most dangerous places ever known, a place famous for its horror, terror, and pain…high school.

This novel is inspired by the musical feature film, Anna and the Apocalypse.

NETGALLEY (e-ARCs/galleys)

White Stag by Kara Barbieri

Bloodleaf by Crystal Smith

Romanov by Nadine Brandes

Warrior of the Wild by Tricia Levenseller

October’s Uppercase Box

October’s OwlCrate Box

October’s ShelfLoveCrate

October’s Whimsify

October’s Fox and Wit Box

Octobers’s Fairyloot

How did you treat your shelves in October?

Treat Yo Shelf: September 2018 Recap

September 2018: Monthly Recap

Welcome to my monthly recap post, in which I highlight the books I read in the last month, bookish items I acquired, book events I attended, bookish news, and/or subscription boxes I received this month.

      

      

   

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I received this galley from Henry Holt publishing company in exchange for a review. Look out for my review before the end of the year (closer to publishing day).

I won this ARC from the author Lori Lee on Twitter. It sounds like the perfect fall read. 

September’s Uppercase Box

September’s OwlCrate Box

September’s ShelfLoveCrate

How did you treat your shelves in September?