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’ve managed to finish five books and DNF one. Sadly, there were no 5-star reads this week but I read two very emotionally charged and impactful books!
Into Their Woods (The Eerie #1) by Ivy Asher, Ann Denton ★★★¼
This was a random “by accident” find while on KU searching for “there/their/they’re” titles, but I’m not mad about it. I enjoyed this even if there could’ve been much more world-building! I’m excited to read the next book to see what happens next with the den.
There There by Tommy Orange ★★★½
This was so hard to review but it packed a powerful punch. The writing style wasn’t 100% for me but I loved the way Orange wove a brilliant tapestry. Check out my review!
The Lost Sentinel #1 & #2 by Ivy Asher ★★★☆☆ & ★★½
This didn’t really work for me. The first book somehow read like a filler but I enjoyed it enough and was curious to see if book two would make it worth continuing. Though I enjoyed finally learning more about the world and magic system, it went bonkers very quickly and it just wasn’t for me! 🤭
The Places I’ve Cried in Public by Holly Bourne ★★★¾
This was an absolutely gutting read. I felt so helpless watching Amelie lose herself. It’s a heartbreaking but important YA contemporary that examines healthy and unhealthy relationships.
Forged by Magic ⇢ 30%
This has made it on several possibility piles since last year but after waffling on what to read next for a day or two, I decided to stick with this and I’m quite enjoying it. It’s shaping up to be a fun enemies-to-lovers cosy-ish fantasy romance and I’m keen to see where it goes!
Plus, this cover? J’adore! 😍
I’m going to start a buddy read for Divine Rivals soon but as for the rest, it’ll be entirely dependent on my mood!
What are you currently reading? Have you read any of these books or are they also on your TBR? Happy reading, friends!
dinipandareads 
Enjoy your current read! I really loved Divine Rivals, but the Ruthless Vows kind of left me wanting more. It ended up being a 3-3.5 star read. I’m really sad about that lol.
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I’m so bummed to hear that you didn’t enjoy Ruthless Vows as much. I just finished Divine Rivals today and about to start Ruthless Vows so I’m a bit worried by the mixed reviews and also for the angst?! (I’m assuming it will be v. angsty but maybe I’m wrong, lol). DR was AMAZING though!
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You had a pretty solid reading week. I hope it gets even better now.
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I had a 5-star this week, WOO! 😍 I hope you had a great reading week too, Deanna!
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Interesting choice! Haven’t heard about any of them. Have fun reading them!
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Thank you!
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You had an awesome week, even if you had a DNF and no 5 star reads! I think your current read looks so cozy! I am so excited to start Divine Rivals!! I can’t wait to see what all this hype is about. Ready when you are!! ❤ Have a wonderful week, Dini!
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Well, we had a 5-star this week, didn’t we!? I’m so glad we read it together and I’m excited but equally terrified of starting the second book 😂
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Yes!! I’m so happy that it lived up to the hype!!! haha. I was so nervous and I’m also scared to start book two!! Glad we are reading it together though!
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Forged by Magic looks so cute! I loved Divine Rivals, I hope you love it too! Happy reading, Dini. 😀
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Forged by Magic was cute! I’m glad I finally picked it up cos I kept seeing it everywhere, lol. And Divine Rivals!!! Holy granola, Andie. My feelings!! 😭 I loved it so much!
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Not a great week, but I have a good feeling about your current read, and I won’t stop pushing Lenni and Margot
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My current read was fun 🙂 It went a bit bonkers for me at the end but I still enjoyed it a lot! I’m definitely looking forward to reading Lenni and Margot!
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Too bad your reading week was just okay, Dini. I loved Lenni and Margot and hope you do as well, when you get to it.
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I’ve heard a lot of great things about Lenni and Margot. I’m excited to read it 🙂 I hope you’ve had a great week, Carla!
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I hope you enjoy Divine Rivals. It’s a but slowish in the beginning but that ending is just 😮. I haven’t gotten to Ruthless Vows yet by 🤞
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I loved Divine Rivals. Just finished it this morning (it’s Sunday now) and OH MY FEELINGS. So many feelings. I’m about to start Ruthless Vows although I’m wondering if I should read a romance or something to bolster my mood cos I have a feeling it’s gonna be a heartbreaking and angsty read 😂 I can’t wait to get to it though!
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Divine Rivals is on my upcoming list, too. Hope we both love it!
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I finished it this morning Ali and holy granola, MY FEELINGS. Have you started it? I hope you’re enjoying it!
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Can’t wait to see your review for Forged by Magic, I keep seeing it pop up on my TL, but not sure if it’s going to be for me. Hope you enjoy all your reading, Dini 🙂
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It was cute! Went a little bonkers for me at the end but still very cute and definitely cosy-ish. I would recommend it if you’re looking for something light and fun and a little sexy (and have KU or can get it from the library)!
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