"2022 New Years Resolution" Book Tag

I haven't done a book tag in so long I thought this would be fun. I found this over on the Golden Books Girl book blog. You can see her answers here. So let's hop on into his tag.

An author you’d like to read that you’ve never read:

These are two authors and books that I really want to get to. I have seen so many things about each of these books. There is a lot of hype about them. I definitely want to see if they are worth it. 

A book you’d like to read:

Okay, I'll try and pick one out of my huge TBR list. Zodiac Academy is one that I recently added its also on Amazon Prime reading. I'd really like to read this one. 

A classic you’d like to read:

So I'm not much on reading "classics." But I think Dune is considered a classic in science fiction. So I would like to read it and really the series. I watch the new movie that came out on HBO and thought it was fascinating. I would really like to know more about this world so maybe eventually I'll pick this up. 

A book you’d like to re-read:

I am not much of a rereader but these two series have been on my reread list. I love the Lux series and really wanted to revisit it. It was what got me into book blogging. And of course Harry Potter. I read all these books back when I was in high school one summer so I definitely think they deserve a reread at this point. 

A book you’ve had for ages and want to read:

This book has been on the TBR for way too long I really need to read it. I know there is a lot of hype about it though so I hope when I do get to it, it is as good as everyone says it is. 

A big book you’d like to read:

Another one that I have had on the shelf for a while is Crescent City I would really like to get to the eventually too. It's also a pretty hefty book at 800 and some pages. 

An author you’ve previously read and would like to read more of:

This is impossible there are so many I have such a long TBR list. This is just one I really fell in love with this author when I read Neon Gods. Which was incredible so I definitely want to read more of her books.

A book you got for Christmas and would like to read:

I got Ready Player Two for Christmas. I loved ready Player One so much both the book and the movie even though they were completely different from each other. They were both amazing. Id' really like to get to it soon. 

A series you want to read from start to finish:

I think this cycle fits this question. I halfway started the first one on this series but haven't finished it yet so I would really like to get this series started and finished probably not this year but we'll see. 

A series you want to finish that you’ve already started:

I have been so scared to finish this series. I am on the third book and I just would hate for it to end. Both the first and the second book were so good. I loved them so maybe I'll eventually get the courage to finish this series. 

Do you set reading goals? If so, how many books do you want to read in 2020?

Yes, I set a loose goal on Goodreads to see if I can make it to 20ish 25 books. I would love to be able to read more and get a higher number of books read but there is just not enough time it seems. I think I set my goal for this year to be exactly 20 books so I'm hoping I can make that. 

What goals do you have for this year in reading? Let me know in the comments below. 

   As always,

                  Love you Lots BDancer<3


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Book Review: The Blackthorn Key

 Hi everyone,

I recently finished The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands. I gave this book 5 out of 5 stars on Goodreads. You can see more about what this book is about here before heading in to my review.  Another bookish thing you can check out is my August TBR 2020 and July wrap up on TikTok @brinadancer to see it and the other books I'm reading this month. I also have up a book haul of books I got before the lock down for COVID-19 you can check it out here. I'd love to know what your reading this month let me know either here in the comments or on my video. 

Hopping on in to the review. I'll try not to give to much away and keep this spoiler free. I literally just picked this up because of the book blurbs. It sounded so interesting because it said an "apprentices journey, hidden codes, puzzles and secret societies" and it came with a warning page. What more could you want! I was so shocked by this book it was so good, super easy and fast to read since its middle grade. I could not put it down I read the whole book in 3 days while on vacation.

I really liked the character of Christopher he is a super fun and rambunctious boy. I love that he's an apprentice to an apothecary and that his best friend helps to take care of him after things start going crazy. I also really liked the mystery aspect and the hidden codes and puzzles in the one. They were super entertaining. I think they were well woven in to the story. I also liked that every recipe that Christoper goes to make is an actual recipes from the 1600, it's totally crazy. Also, I appreciate Tom, the best friend, that goes along with pretty much everything Christopher does even if it gets him in trouble. I will say I think that he portrayal of how children were treated in this is accurate since most kids during this time period were expected to behave a certain way. So just a slight warning on that note.  

I would definitely recommend this one. Since I totally fell in love it with and can't wait to get the next books in the series. I really liked that it was so fast to read and super entertaining. It was a page turner for sure. 

Lastly, if your looking for other books I have reviews up for Arc of A Scythe Trilogy up, Marked, and the Lost Heroes of Olympus series: The Lost Hero, Son of Neptune and Mark of Athena. And  A Storm of Magic and many more through out my blog.

If you've read this book let me know what your thoughts are and what your reading right now in the comments.

Thanks for reading,  please don’t forget to like, comment, and follow for more of my posts. 

As always,

                Love you Lots BDancer<3

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Book Review: A Storm of Smoke and Flame

 Hi everyone,

I recently finished A Storm of Smoke and Flame by Marion Blackwood . I gave this book 4.6 out of 5 stars on Goodreads. You can see more about what this book is about here before heading in to my review.  Another bookish thing you can check out is my August TBR 2020 and July wrap up on TikTok @brinadancer to see it and the other books I'm reading this month. I also have up a book haul of books you can check it out here. With hopefully another haul coming soon. I'd love to know what your reading this month as week let me know either here in the comments or on my video.  Also, I received an ARC of this book from the author. So huge thank you to Marion Blackwood to sending me this book.  

Hopping on in to the review. Before reading this make sure you've read the first two books. I'd hate to spoil anything for you!  I was super excited to get this one and start it. I love Storm as a character and couldn't wait to see where this one went. I loved the way that this novel started since Storm and Shade have decided that it's time to go to the Pernulians and see there city. This was a great way to start off in to a new adventure. Let's just take a second to appreciate the sexual tension between Storm and Shade in this one. Like I think there is way more going on between those two than what Storm lets on.

Moving on lol! 

Once we got to the city of Pernula though I liked all the characters we were introduced to like Zania and her sister Norah but I definitely wanted a little more action. This was a little different of a turn from the past two books where there was way more action and killing. This one was more political intrigue and espionage in taking over the Pernulian government. I was totally not expecting that when I started this, I definitely would say this one keeps you on you toes since you never know what's going to happen next. I did like the ending. Again I want to see what happens to Storm and her friends in the next book.

Overall I would recommended this book especially if you love Storm and want an adventure. This also a fairly easy read so it's good to pick up and read almost all at once. I want to again say thank you to Marion Blackwood for sending me this book. It was great and I can't wait for the next one

Lastly, if your looking for other books I have reviews up for the other first book and second book in Marion;s series.  A Storm of Silver and Ash and A Storm of Shadows and Pearls 

Here are some other review I have up as well: Arc of A Scythe Trilogy up, Marked, and the Lost Heroes of Olympus series: The Lost Hero, Son of Neptune and Mark of Athena. And  A Storm of Magic.

If you've read this book let me know what your thoughts are and what your reading right now in the comments.

Thanks for reading,  please don’t forget to like, comment, and follow for more of my posts. 

As always,

                Love you Lots BDancer<3

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New Year Resolutions Book Tag

Hey everyone,
I haven't done a book tag in so long I figured this one would be prefect since we're at the beginning of the year still.  I got this tag from Kath Reads. You can check out  her post here. I know there are several others who have done this tag as well. I actually did a similar tag back when I first started blogging. This tag really made me think through all the books I still have left on my TBR all these years later.  Also, you can see more about each book by clicking on the pictures below.

Now lets get on in to this tag. 

1. An author you’d like to read (that you’ve never read before).

I definitely want to get in to some of P.C. Casts books. I have the first 5 books in the House of Night Series and Moon Chosen (Tales of the New World series) These have been on my TBR for a while and I've never read them. I think they look super interesting since their about Vampires and Warewolfs.  

2. A book you’d like to read.

I would really like to get to A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Swab. I heard great things about this series but I've never actually gotten to it. If you've read this book what did you think? 

3. A classic you’d like to read.

Would Lord of the Rings count for this? I'm going to say it does. Lol I've read the hobbit but I haven't ever gotten to the main series Lord of the Rings.

4. A book you’d like to re-read.

Possibly the Lux series by Jennifer L. Armentrout. I can't really decide though I have so many other books that I need to read its hard to re-read them.

5. A book you’ve had for ages and want to read.

I would really like to get in to the Sweep Series. I've literally had it on my shelf for years now. I definitely need to try and get to that series this year. 

6. A big book you’d like to read.

I definitaly need to get though A Court of Mist and Fury. I just haven't gotten to it since it is a really large book but I've been an a big book kick lately since I have been reading the heroes of olympus series. They are not small books most of them have over 400 pages which I was surprised about. So hopefully I'll get to ACOMAF this year. 

7. An author you’ve previously read and want to read more of.

I definitely want to read more Jeanine Frost. I totally fell in love with her Vampire Hunter series. It was so fantastic. I can wait to see where the whole series goes. I know it quite a few books but I think it will be worth it. 

8. A book you got for Christmas and would like to read.

I got Angel Fall by I would really like to get to this book since it has been on my TBR for a while and I just now did get a copy. 

9. A series you want to read from start to finish.

The Illuminate Files. I have yet to read these they look super interesting though and I've had the first one on my shelf for awhile. I would really like to get to the series to really see what it is all about. 

10. A series you want to finish that you’ve already started.

The Heroes of Olympus by Rick Riordan. I've actually already finished The Lost Hero, The Son of Neptune which I have reviews for and I'm almost through The Mark of Athena. I hope I can finish the last 2 pretty soon. 

11. Do you set reading goals? If so, how many books do you want to read in 2017?

 I do, you can join me on GoodReads in trying to reach a goal of 25 books this year. What are you reading resolutions for this year? Let me know below. 

Also, if you want you can  do this tag and link it below I'd love to see your answers.

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                          As always,

                  Love you Lots BDancer<3

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