Hello, hello and welcome back to another episode of WWW Wednesday, a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World of Words, which means I’ll be answering these questions:
- What did you read last?
- What are you currently reading?
- What will you read next?
Since last week, I managed to finish seven books. I’ve unexpectedly binged my way through a dark mafia romance series that wasn’t even on my radar until I randomly clicked on it while browsing on KU. More on that below but it wasn’t what I should’ve been reading though (sorry, to my ARCs and tour reads)!
(ARC) Runaway Groomsman by Meghan Quinn ★★★★☆
I had such a great time reading this! It’s a sweet, swoony slow-burn and I would recommend it if you’re looking for an entertaining small-town rom-com (that’s actually comedic)!
[CHECK OUT MY REVIEW]
(Audible) A Thief in the Night by K.J. Charles ★★★★☆
I didn’t expect my first romance audiobook would be a historical MM romance but here we are and I loved it! This novella was funny, mysterious and sexy, and I think both narrators did a great job capturing each character’s personality. I want more of Toby and Miles, please! 😍
(KU) Dark Verse Series by RuNyx ★★★½
The Predator (3★), The Reaper (3.5★), The Emperor (4★), The Finisher (3.5★), The Annihilator (3★)
I generally don’t read mafia romances so I don’t know why I picked this up cos I knew nothing about this author or series! It’s definitely binge-able but not great quality writing though it satisfied my need to read and not think too hard. I’ll do a mini-series review even though (annoyingly) the series isn’t finished yet. I highly recommend checking out the content/trigger warnings cos this book involves human sex trafficking, amongst other dark and disturbing topics!
I’m currently reading THREE books—one ARC and two buddy reads.
- The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair by Natasha Hastings → 45% → I’m a bit behind for my tour stop tomorrow but I think I can finish by tonight! 🙈
- Babel by R.F. Kuang → 35% → BR with a group of bloggers → Let’s just say, holy granola! 🤯
- Wolfsong by TJ Klune → 42% → BR with Leslie & Destiny → Still haven’t picked it back up again…
What’re you currently reading? Have you read any of these books or are they also on your TBR? Happy reading, friends! 😍
dinipandareads 
I think you stole all my reading mojo, Dini!! Seven books since last week!? That’s so impressive! If you liked that KJ Charles, try her A Charm of Magpies series — it’s excellent!
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Honestly, I don’t even know how seven books happened Jordyn cos for the past two months it’s been one or two books per week, if that! 😂 I’m definitely planning to read all of Charles’ books—I so enjoy her writing and characters and romance! 😍
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You have me intrigued about A Thief in the Night! Sounds like a good one. And I’ll definitely be picking up the new Meghan Quinn soon. Love her. 🙂
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I really enjoyed it but I’m a fan of this author’s writing and characters. Love that it’s always historical too! 😍 I hope you enjoy the new MQ! She’s always a good time.
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Wow! Seven books you reading beast.
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I don’t know how it happened! 😂
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I love you randomly clicked and ended up binging! That happened to me last week kind of too. I decided to click on Elsie Silver’s Heartless and now I’m on 5 from her. haha
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I saw that you’re reading Silver’s books! I definitely want to check out more of her books. I hope you’re enjoying them 😃
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Yep! Just binged all of them in a row. I adored them! If you liked the one you read of hers, you will probably like them all. I have my favorites, but they were all great!
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I liked Flawless enough to want to continue reading the series so I’m definitely looking forward to that 😃
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You’re going to LOVE it!
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You had an amazing reading week! I hope this week is just as good for you, Dini!
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Thanks, Julie! I hope you’re having a great reading week too 😃
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I hope you enjoy Babel! I started reading it but had to give it back to my library because there was a waitlist 🙈 I’m back to being on hold but excited to read it when it becomes available! 🙂
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Babel is incredible and I’m in awe of Kuang’s brain. I feel like I keep saying that but it’s true—this book is just mind blowing! I hope you don’t have to wait too long for the book to come back to you and I hope you enjoy it whenever you read it! 😃
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You finished SEVEN books?! Girl, that’s awesome!! I finished zero!!! haha. I finished reading the chapters for Babel this week and wow.. but also.. I feel a bit letdown. LOL. I can’t wait to discuss!!!
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Girl, I don’t even know how it happened. I didn’t even particularly *super love* these dark romance books but I just got on a roll with bingeing them and next thing I know… All five in the series were done 😂 Now I’m paying for it by not having the ARC I needed to get done read OR our Babel section done, lol. Welp!
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Lol… hey… sometimes that’s nice though! I definitely took on way too many arcs this year and I plan NOT to do that next year. I have mostly only read ARCS the last half of the year and that’s so sad.
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You are doing amazing this week! That is a whole lot of books!
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Haha, it is a whole lot of books. It surprised me too 😂
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I’ve been seeing more and more Runyx lately. I love when a series can suck me in like that.
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Oh, have you? I don’t think I know anyone who has read this author or this series. It’s defo out of my “comfort zone” but I do love a series binge! 😃
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Help I am in a slump. Pls send your reading mojo to me >_<
How is Babel so far? I read 25% of it and it put me in a slump lol
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Oh no! I’m so sorry to hear that Babel put you in a slump! 😞 It’s defo not light reading and honestly, I think I probably would’ve struggled without listening along to the audiobook and having other people to chat with about it. We broke it down in chunks spanning the whole of October so as not to get overwhelmed and it’s helped a lot! I think being in the right mood for a heavy “academic”-esque read that you have to “work at” is necessary though. Once you get through at least like 40% then things start to pick up faster and becomes more enjoyable! It’s definitely blowing my mind 😂
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Seven books in one week is amazing, Dini! 😍 Happy reading!
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