I should really do this with some of the unread books that have been staring at me for what feels like 12 years... lol

Oooooh Judas Blossom... !!! Heads up that the fantasy/magical element doesn't come in until the end, but then book two FULLY has the fantasy elements!

I had no idea you were native, that is so interesting to learn! Anyway, I am sooo with you on Tigana hahah, it's one of my original TBR veterans lol. And The Ivory Key sounds quite good, I am curious to hear your thoughts!

Feels on the not loving “funny” in books 😂 I have had Tigana forever and keep putting it off too 😅 best of luck if/when you pick it up!

GGK makes me nervous toooo. When I was first getting out of my massive massive slump I tried Tigana and it just read way too dense for my brain fog at the time and had to put it aside. I might be more able to take it on now but I'm scared. Also I dunno where I put it xD Honestly really starting to think our reading tastes DO mostly align... you know... aside from my love of CHONKS and questing fantasy. 😂

I have The Steel Remains and A Crown for Cold Silver on my shelf too, really looking forward to reading them. Currently making my way through a few horror books atm but want to get back to Grimdark soon

Yesyes, horror makes me happy. Was my first love too, so glad to be back enjoying it these days. And erm... body hopping, you say? 👀

Oh I love that you specifically picked books that wouldn't already be obviously on your TBR anyway. Sounds like you have a really exciting year coming up, can't wait to hear your thoughts on all of these!! The Ruin of Kings is exceptional, I think you'd love it. And The Book of Witching is also incredible, but it's more historical fiction with mystery and magical realism than horror or anything, so adjust your expectations hahahah. And dang I also really need to get to The Councillor! Happy reading friend 🥰

First of all, welcome back! ❤ I cackled when you said when it went nowhere, that's what got me (about First Law) 😂 I'm so curious to see how you end up getting on with so many of these, definitely potential for me to add several to my TBR if you enjoy them! The Lost War is giving me all the good vibes too, here's hoping we both end up loving it! Also maybe a potential buddy read for us?

I've been told that The Cage A God also has a (small) heist. That's what made me pick it up!

Sounds like a fun year! There are so many on your list also on my crumbling TBR 😅 I adored The Blood Stones! It may be up there with my book of the year. Interested to see what you think. I really need to try some Megan E. O’Keefe! Happy reading for 2025!

Such a good haul! I hope it's filled with five star reads :D

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Have a great month.

The Daughter of the Pirate King is pretty YA, so you might want to check out the sample to see if you'll like it.

Heeeeck yes for All the Hidden Paths, that is such a beautiful continuation of Vel and Cae's story!! And I am super curious to hear your thoughts on Godblind, hope it lives up to your expectations. Happy reading ;))

Just found you channel, love the game! Also, I love your shirt. Carissa Boradbent is a favorite author. The War of Lost Hearts is my favorite of her series, but Six Scorched Roses is probably my favorite of the books. I hope your reads go well.

As an Alastair, Fenris, and Cullen lover, it makes me happy to hear about Dragon Age. It’s one of my favourite franchises. I should reply the second game and romance Anders, I’ve never been down his romance path before 👀

I really hope you'll enjoy A Dress to Kill For! Please don't disown me from your friend group if you don't xD It's a big stack but also a potential few quick DNFs. Might be good depending on how you look at it.

Sorry to hear that there were so many duds last month, I hope September treats you better!! Definitely curious about the Jonathan Maberry series though, he seems to be up my alley!

I've only read about five chapters. So far I like it a lot, it might be Ryan's best book since Blood Song

You're keeping it real by showing the good and the bad! I'm sorry you had such a bad month, but it can't get any worse now? xD

Great job!

Oooh I will never get enough of enemies to lovers, so this list is GOLD!! Love the tiers you made here. I think the Hart and Mercy vibe is often my personal fave, but I just gobble up any type of tension and banter lol. Definitely going to have to check out Kingdom of the Wicked and Bride Kingdom, they have been on my TBR for wayyyy too long oops

Added so many of these to my want to read, thanks for all the recs! <3

I’ve reread Malice several times and I always cry 😂 there are 2 characters who I still think are the same person in Malice so at this point I say eff it and make stuff up in my head. Absolutely Loved the Founders Trilogy….Clef was a delight. Kip kinda killed the Black Prism for me and for whatever reason the magic system made me think of different colors of jello 😂

True enemies to lovers- immortal dark!

I'm very curious how you'll like the God and The Gumiho :D Brb, adding more books to my tbr

Oh no :( so sorry that those books didnt work out for you. But at least you have some space in your shelves now??? That’s great 🤣 book shopping?

love a good game! horror store is a ton of fun I hope you get to it this season

So excited for the board!!

Oof. It happens, as I’m coming to realize. Just had my first DNF and it felt very odd but it’s beneficial I’m sure

I had mixed feelings about Night Film, but it was such a fun read! I've been really interested in the Vivian Shaw books but I have not heard very many people talk about them. From your description, I may have to move them up my tbr.

The Crystal Cave was such a disappointment, I read it like 3 months ago and had similar issues as you. It bothers me more because it’s hailed as one of the best retellings so I had such high expectations but it was so boring.

I HATE when I dislike or hate a book someone either recommended to me or gifted me. I’m always in denial for the first part of the book and then accept it once I can’t do it anymore 😂

John dies at the end didn’t work for me either and I tried book three lol too

I love that half of the book you haul I've never heard of, and all of them sound so interesting :D

Short stories are awesome

I always enjoy seeing you enjoy new books 🎉

I love Cassidy's creativity, this challenge is so fun!! Your Blood and Bones is an exceptional novella, I have no doubts you will enjoy it. And Bury Your Gays is one of my new fave horrors, hope you like it just as much. Happy reading!!

So many interesting books. I wish my reading wasn't so bad right now otherwise I'd try to finish the challenge as well.

I am sorry. I am trying not to comment on videos until I watch them in their entirety. Today I failed. I LOVED NIGHT FILM!!!! ♥

My brain also rejects thing I tell myself I have to do. Oooh. I read that LaRocca book, but I am not into body horror. I wasn't a huge fan, but also... Haven't been able to stop thinking about it and always get a little happy when I see something by LaRocca? Doesn't make sense, I know.

I have been meaning to get to Down Below Beyond and No Land For Heroes! I absolutely agree on PHM as well, maybe I'll just re-listen to that worst case lol

Cullen, my baby <3

I ordered the seven Kennings from Blackwells! Free international shipping for UK editions

Love a book haul!

Always love a good vlog!! I'd never heard of the first and last book, but they sound interesting. And Tremblay has been so hit or miss for me... I am nervous to pick that book up lol. Excited for more of these chill videos!!

Hope life is calming down for you my friend! I look forward to seeing more of these in the future