WWW Wednesday is a tag currently hosted at Taking on A World of Words. The three W’s are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
Last week I ended up reading so many books. I also think this will be a trend for this month (fingers crossed!) for the number of new releases I want to read soon. Here’s all my updates for this week!
Currently Reading:
Girl, Serpent, Thorn by Melissa Bashardoust
Girl, Serpent, Thorn is a recently released YA fantasy novel. Based on Persian mythology, this story follows Soraya, a princess who carries a curse – she poisons others with her touch. On the surface, there is a man who is unafraid of her power. And below the surface, there is a demon that may know how to lift her curse. As the day of her brother’s wedding approaches, she must decide whether to step out in the open for the first time – and the choices she makes leads to consequences she would have never imagined.
I was not expecting to get a copy this early, so I’m very happy to be reading this now! I think I will finish this book very soon (if not today).
Recently Read:
Edge of Tempest – Ledgers of A Dark Mage #3 by N.K. Leem
Edge of Tempest is the third book in a fantasy series by N.K. Leem. It has been several months after Thaleon’s return from Taliehin, and exciting times are coming for him. Dawyn is now officially a wehr and he is finally getting a break. But war is brewing on the horizon, and destruction is imminent.
The author of this series reached out to me to review this book, and I already can say I can’t wait for book 4. This was probably my favorite book in the series so far, and each book has been so consistent with writing and story elements that made keep reading.
You can read my full review on my blog here.
Emma by Jane Austen
This is a classic novel that follows the always-meddling Emma and her tendency to play matchmaker for the people in her village – even if its exactly what gets her into trouble.
Jane Austen just might not be for me. I’ll give it another chance eventually, but I think in the coming months I’ll be focusing on other classics.
Normal People by Sally Rooney
Normal People follows Connell and Mariane, two seemingly very different people who one day connect more than one would think. Their story continues throughout high school and college and features the complexity and winding nature of their relationship with one another.
I liked the way Connell and Mariane’s relationship was explored, but other than that, this book was just okay. There were several technical aspects of the writing that didn’t fit the story’s narrative for me, and I can see why some people love this book and others don’t. Regardless, I would still like to see the adaptation for this someday.
You can read my full review on my blog here.
Up Next:
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Mexican Gothic follows Noemí, who is sent a mysterious letter from her newly wed cousin that she is in danger. This letter summons her to High Place, a mysterious and distant house in the Mexican countryside – and Noemí finds herself in an unfamilar place that will be difficult to leave behind.
I can’t even begin to emphasize how excited I am to read this book. Gothic horror is right up my alley and this sounds like everything I’ve ever wanted and more. I anticipate that I will have this book in my hands soon and I will be reading it asap!
That’s all for this week’s WWW Wednesday. Leave a comment if you participated this week too so I can read your post – or let me know what you’re currently reading below!
-Julie Anna
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Mexican Gothic looks so good! Enjoy, and thanks for sharing. Thanks for visiting my blog.
Of course! 🙂 I’m looking forward to reading it.
Oh I LOVED Mexican Gothic, you’re in for a treat!
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I am beyond excited to read it! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it!
Girl, Serpent, Thorn sounds so good and the cover is gorgeous! And, I have heard only good things about Mexican Gothic. Hope you enjoy it!
I hope you enjoy Girl, Serpent, Thorn – a book I’m looking forward to myself. Happy reading!
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I hope you enjoy it as well! 🙂
I think it’s neat that you reached for Emma and gave her a try, even if it wasn’t an altogether successful experience. During my in-home quarantine, I reread The Diary of Anne Frank. I think, when we look back on this period in our lives, we’ll be glad we used the time to look back.
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Agreed! For me personally, quarantine is still happening a bit (although we’re slowly returning) but I definitely feel like I read quite a bit during this time and was able to learn quite a bit as well.
I definitely want to read Mexican Gothic this month. I get it recently and am so excited!
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I’m glad yo hear that! I hope you enjoy it 🙂
Julie Anna, I have been hearing good things about Mexican Gothic, so I hope you enjoy that one. Happy reading! 😃
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Thank you! I can’t wait to finally get started on it.
I’m excited to hear more about Mexican Gothic. I hope you enjoy it! Congrats on finally being able to move on from Emma as well. I’m always relieved when I finish a book I’ve been dragging my feet with. Have a great week!
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Thank you! I’m looking forward to getting started with it as soon as I can.
I’m excited to read Mexican Gothic too! Or I would be, if I hadn’t had to send it back to Amazon because my copy arrived all crumpled and odd. I’m going to read it as soon as it arrives though 🙂
Oh no! I hope you’re able to get a new copy soon!