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First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley – ARC Review! – Becky's Book Blog
In the near future, a civil servant is offered the salary of her dreams and is, shortly afterward, told what project she’ll be working on. A recently established government ministry is gathering “expats” from across history to establish whether time travel is feasible—for the body, but also for the fabric of space-time. She is tasked…
Waiting on Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!…
Monthly TBR – May 2024! – Becky's Book Blog
Hello, hello! I hope you've all had a brilliant month. We're finally on the last day of April, so I figured this would be the perfect time for me to share my monthly TBR for May. I've managed to keep my streak of slowing down on Netgalley/ARC requests, so only 5 of the below books…
A Crane Among Wolves by June Hur – ARC Review! – Becky's Book Blog
Hope is dangerous. Love is deadly. 1506, Joseon. The people suffer under the cruel reign of the tyrant King Yeonsan, powerless to stop him from commandeering their land for his recreational use, banning and burning books, and kidnapping and horrifically abusing women and girls as his personal playthings. Seventeen-year-old Iseul has lived a sheltered, privileged life…
First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Molly X. Chang – ARC Review! – Becky's Book Blog
She has power over death. He has power over her. When two enemies strike a dangerous bargain, will they end a war . . . or ignite one? Heroes die, cowards live. Daughter of a conquered world, Ruying hates the invaders who descended from the heavens long before she was born and defeated the magic…
Waiting on Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!…
Unread Books on my shelves I want to pick up soon – Top Ten Tuesday! – Becky's Book Blog
Hello, hello! This weeks prompt was 'unread books on my shelves I want to pick up soon' and I've decided to split this between my Netgalley and physical shelves. I feel like I've been on and on about how I want to start reading more backlist books, but 2024 seems like it might be my…
Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey – Book Review! – Becky's Book Blog
“That girl’s got more wrong notions than a barn owl’s got mean looks.” Esther is a stowaway. She’s hidden herself away in the Librarian’s book wagon in an attempt to escape the marriage her father has arranged for her—a marriage to the man who was previously engaged to her best friend. Her best friend who…
Midnights (Taylor’s Edition) – Book Tag! – Becky's Book Blog
Hello, hello! The lovely Leslie has tagged me in yet another amazing Taylor Swift based book tag & I loved the prompts for this one too much to pass it up. This tag was originally created by Star is All Booked Up! Lavender Haze // A book you will always love and defend I know…
First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
A Letter to the Luminous Deep by Sylvie Cathrall – ARC Review! – Becky's Book Blog
A beautiful discovery outside the window of her underwater home prompts the reclusive E. to begin a correspondence with renowned scholar Henerey Clel. The letters they share are filled with passion, at first for their mutual interests, and then, inevitably, for each other. Together, they uncover a mystery from the unknown depths, destined to transform…
WWW Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam over on Taking on a World of Words The idea is pretty simple, every week you dedicate a post to the three W’s: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What are you going to read next? I'm just under 50% through When…
Waiting on Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!…
TBR Tempting – May 2024! – Becky's Book Blog
Whew do I have another mega list of books to tempt you this month! May has a good mix of genres, and some truly epic sounding releases that I can't wait to get my hands on. I do seem to be getting significantly less traction on these posts than my previous 50 fantasy releases of...…
Lonely Castle in the Mirror by Mizuki Tsujimora – Book Review! – Becky's Book Blog
Seven students are avoiding going to school, hiding in their darkened bedrooms, unable to face their family and friends, until the moment they discover a portal into another world that offers temporary escape from their stressful lives. Passing through a glowing mirror, they gather in a magnificent castle which becomes their playground and refuge during…
1989 ( Taylor’s Version) – Book Tag! – Becky's Book Blog
I was tagged in this by the lovely, Leslie over at Books are the New Black (be sure to give her blog some love.)I love Taylor Swift so obviously couldn't resist giving this one a go. Leslie wasn't sure where the tag originated from, but if you do let me know so I can give…
First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
The Hemlock Queen by Hannah Whitten – ARC Review! – Becky's Book Blog
The corrupt king August is dead. Prince Bastian has seized the throne and raised Lore—a necromancer and former smuggler—to his right hand side. Together they plan to cut out the rot from the heart of the sainted court and help the people of Dellaire. But not everyone is happy with the changes. The nobles are…
WWW Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam over on Taking on a World of Words The idea is pretty simple, every week you dedicate a post to the three W’s: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What are you going to read next? This is my first June Hur…
Waiting on Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!…
Monthly Wrap-up – March 2024! – Becky's Book Blog
Hello, hello! I hope you're all having a great April so far. March ended up being a pretty great reading month for me, with only one book really letting me down. Out of the 10 books I read last month 7 were 4* or above so, even though I didn't rate anything 5*, I class…
The Butcher of the Forest by Premee Mohamed – Book Review! – Becky's Book Blog
At the northern edge of a land ruled by a monstrous, foreign tyrant lies the wild forest known as the Elmever. The villagers know better than to let their children go near—once someone goes in, they never come back out. No one knows the strange and terrifying traps of the Elmever better than Veris Thorn,…
First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. Lin – ARC Review! – Becky's Book Blog
Xue, a talented young musician, has no past and probably no future. Orphaned at a young age, her kindly poet uncle took her in and arranged for an apprenticeship at one of the most esteemed entertainment houses in the kingdom. She doesn’t remember much from before entering the House of Flowing Water, and when her…
WWW Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam over on Taking on a World of Words The idea is pretty simple, every week you dedicate a post to the three W’s: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What are you going to read next? I've been excited to read this…
Waiting on Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!…
Monthly TBR – April 2024! – Becky's Book Blog
Hello, hello! New month means new TBR and I've managed to continue my streak of slowing down on my NG/arc requests. I only have 5 arc's on my TBR this month, mostly fantasy but there is one sc-fi/romance book that I'm really excited for. I've felt so much better, and have enjoyed reading so much…
The Book of Thorns by Hester Fox – Blog Tour, Book Review! – Becky's Book Blog
The Book of Thorns Author: Hester Fox Publication Date: April 2, 2024 ISBN: 9781525812019 Publisher: Graydon House, Trade paperback original Price (US) $18.99 In the midst of the Napoleonic Wars and the rise of the floriography craze in Europe, two sisters separated at birth are bound together by a secret language of flowers passed down…
Reading Firsts: 2024 Edition – Book Tag! – Becky's Book Blog
I saw this over at Books are the new Black and just loved how quick and easy it seemed! BTW Leslie is a lovely human and a brilliant reviewer so you should definitely give her blog some love. I think this is my first tag for 2024, so I'm excited to give it a go!…
First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher – Book Review! – Becky's Book Blog
When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruravia. What they find there is a nightmare of fungal growths and possessed wildlife, surrounding a dark, pulsing lake. Madeline sleepwalks and speaks in strange…
Waiting on Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme that first originated at Breaking the Spine but has since linked up with “Can’t Wait Wednesday” at Wishful Endings now that the original creator is unable to host it anymore. Either way, this fun feature is a chance to showcase the upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on!…
WWW Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam over on Taking on a World of Words The idea is pretty simple, every week you dedicate a post to the three W’s: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What are you going to read next? I'm currently buddy reading this with…
TV shows / Movies that would make amazing books- Top Ten Tuesday – Becky's Book Blog
Hello, hello! How are you all doing on this fine Tuesday? This weeks #TTT prompt is 'Tv shows/Movies that I think would make great books,' and I had a lot of fun coming up with ideas for this one. I've managed to include a few different genre's, I apparently watch more widely than I read,…
Maya’s Laws of Love by Alina Khawaja – Blog Tour & Except! – Becky's Book Blog
Hello, hello! I have a treat for you all today, because I get to share the 1st chapter of the wonderful 'Maya's Laws of Love' by Alina Khawaja. Maya's Laws of Love : A Novel Alina Khawaja On Sale Date: March 26, 2024 9780778305248 Trade Paperback $17.99 USD 320 pages Maya Mirza’s unlucky-in-love past seems…
First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
Play of Shadows by Sebastien De Castell – ARC Review! – Becky's Book Blog
Damelas Shademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel. He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza and tricks his way into the company of actors. An archaic law…
WWW Wednesday! – Becky's Book Blog
WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Sam over on Taking on a World of Words The idea is pretty simple, every week you dedicate a post to the three W’s: What are you currently reading? What have you just finished reading? What are you going to read next? Susan and I are powering through…