Book Review | Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Title: Heartless
Author: Marissa Meyer
Publication: November 8th 2016 by Feiwel & Friends
Series: Standalone
Pages: 449
Genre: Fantasy
Copy: Hardcover; Bought
Summary: Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland and a favorite of the unmarried King, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, she wants to open a shop and create delectable pastries. But for her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for a woman who could be a queen.
At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the King’s marriage proposal, she meets handsome and mysterious Jest. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into a secret courtship.
Cath is determined to choose her own destiny. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.

My Favorite Books of 2016

This year, I read a total of 62 books!  2016 was a pretty good year of reading for me; out of those 62 books, almost all of them were 4 or 5 stars.  However, out of the books I read this year, some stood out more than others.  So here are (in no particular order) my top 9 favorite books that I read in 2016!

1. An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir

This book had a lot of hype, but I daresay that it lived up to it.  I loved the characters, and the world, and everything else about this book.

2. This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab

This book can be described in one word: badass.  Not what I was expecting at all, but even better.  I definitely would recommend to anyone who is a big fantasy lover.

3. The Alchemists of Loom by Elise Kova

This was an ARC that I read (it comes out in January of 2017).  I love Elise's work, but this book surpassed my highest expectations!  Another great book for my fantasy lovers out there.  See my review.

Black Friday Mini Haul!

So apparently I thought I was going to make it the whole weekend without taking advantage of the Black Friday deals on books...Hahaha...Real funny Bryce...  That plan disintegrated the second my friend texted me saying, "Let's go to Half Price Books tomorrow."  I know.  I'm weak.

Anyway, I ended up getting three books that I really wanted, so I can justify them as an early birthday present to myself and call it good.

Holding up the Universe by Jennifer Niven

All the Bright Places literally caused me physical pain to read because it was so sad, but I'm willing to take the chance and offer up my heart to Jennifer one more time.  Please don't break it, Jennifer.













Heartless by Marissa Meyer

I've been wanting to read this book since I first heard about it at YallWest back in May.  They handed out ARCs, but sadly, I didn't get one.  Ever since then, I've been patiently waiting for another chance to have this book in my grasp, and that chance has finally arrived!  I hope to start this within the next week.

 The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

I absolutely loved Everything, Everything, so when I heard that Nicola was coming out with another book, I was stoked!  The synopsis looks super interesting, and I'm excited to dive right into this book!









So, did you score any good deals on Black Friday?  Or do you have more restraint than me... Let me know in the comments!

Waiting on Wednesday | November 2016 Releases

This upcoming November there's some exciting new releases!  I thought I'd share with you my top most anticipated reads in this "Waiting on Wednesday", a bookish meme created by Breaking the Spine.  So, here's my top most waited on books of November 2016!

1. Heartless by Marissa Meyer

Release Date:  November 8th 2016 by Feiwel & Friends

Why I'm Waiting: I've been waiting for this book ever since MARCH.  The Lunar Chronicles is one of my favorite series ever, and this synopsis just sounds too good to be true.

2. The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon

Release Date:  November 1st 2016 by Delacorte Press

Why I'm Waiting: Everything, Everything is one of my favorite contemporary reads, so I'm excited to see what else Nicola has in store for us.