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 2 books. I’ve been reading quite slowly this past week as work has been extra busy and I’ve been extra tired.
Live Love Lasso by Hazel Mack, A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim
Live Love Lasso (Pine Gulch Ever After #1) by Hazel Mack ★★★☆☆
I’ve been looking forward to this new monster romance for a while so I’m genuinely sad to say that I didn’t love this. I liked exploring Pine Gulch, learning more about its monster residents, and how unique they are for not having a Keeper. I also liked our MCs and other characters well enough for the most part, but I didn’t fall in love with them the way I thought I would. I wasn’t entirely sold on their ‘fated mates’ romance because I didn’t feel their chemistry or connection. I also think I expected more depth and I didn’t find it here. 😩 I’m still gonna read the next book since I’m curious about the couple, but I just hope I enjoy it more!
A Forgery of Fate by Elizabeth Lim ★★★¾
This was an enjoyable buddy read with Anna! I admittedly have a soft spot for Lim’s stories. Her writing is always a pleasure to read, her world-building is whimsical and magical, and her characters are endearing and easy to root for. I enjoyed reading about the underwater dragon realm, Ai’long, and following our MC, Tru, as she teams up with an unlikely ally to break a curse and save her family. That said, while I enjoyed it overall, I don’t think it has really left a big impression on me. Part of it is that I wanted much more depth from the story and characters, but I think I might really just be outgrowing YA now. I would still recommend it though, especially for those who love YA, who are looking for a ‘starter fantasy’ that’s lite on the fantasy but still whimsical enough to take you away from reality!
10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World by Elif Shafak, Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan
- 10 Minutes 38 Seconds in this Strange World⇢ 67% ⇢ I’m making slow progress with this. Its been a pretty tough and emotional read so I feel like I don’t want to read it on the train in case I cry, which is highly likely, especially at the point that I’ve reached in the book. This is really such a beautiful but heartbreaking story. I might save the rest of this for a weekend binge!
- Voyage of the Basilisk ⇢ 55% ⇢ Charlotte, Leslie, Veros, and I are continuing our group read of the Lady Trent series and I’m enjoying this a lot! It’s every bit as academic/research-minded as the previous books, but I love the addition of Isabella’s son, Jake, joining her journey. There are also some other new characters that I like—one in particular is a standout 👀 and I can’t wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds!
I’m starting a buddy read with Chris on Friday but not sure what we’re reading next! I’m throwing in some options for some of my reading challenges, but also other reads that I’m keen to pick up asap.
What are you currently reading? I hope you’re enjoying whatever book you’ve picked up, friends!
dinipandareads 
I’m currently reading The Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Anne Krentz.
In the last week I read 🥁
1 Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor
2 Star Shipped by Cat Sebastian
3 Recruiting Libra by Eve Langlais
4 Canyon Killer by Cindi Myers
Not sure what next. Probably the new Jordan L Hawk which should arrive in my in box on Friday
Gill
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I really, really need to try out Elif Shafak’s work! I feel like I would really enjoy them. I’m super happy to see you’re still enjoying Lady Trent! (I dressed up as her for world book day last week haha!)
I just said in my reply to you on my blog, but I have definitely outgrown most ya now myself. I am a little sad about it, but also it means I don’t feel the pressure anymore to read a lot of new stuff I know I might not enjoy!
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