Hiiii guys , the start of the year is over. And the smollest month is reaching to us.
Books read
- Descendant of the crane
Tyrants cut out hearts. Rulers sacrifice their own.
Princess Hesina of Yan has always been eager to shirk the responsibilities of the crown, dreaming of an unremarkable life. But when her beloved father is found dead, she’s thrust into power, suddenly the queen of a surprisingly unstable kingdom. What’s more, Hesina believes that her father was murdered—and that the killer is someone close to her.
I was reading this e-ARC from December end and read through new year. And then finished it in jan 1st. Seriously people , preorder this book if you can because everyone should read this gem.
- Missing of Clairdelune
When our heroine Ophelia is promoted to Vice-storyteller by Farouk, the ancestral Spirit of Pole, she finds herself unexpectedly thrust into the public spotlight and her special gift is revealed to all. Ophelia knows how to read the secret history of objects and there could be no greater threat to the nefarious denizens of her icy adopted home than this. Beneath the golden rafters of Pole’s capitol, Citaceleste, she discovers that the only person she may be able to trust is Thorn, her enigmatic fiancé.
As promised the cover.was released soon and I updated it in my jan tbr post. This was a mysterious and complex read even more than A winter’s promise which I didn’t think possible.
- Ruin and Rising
Deep in an ancient network of tunnels and caverns, a weakened Alina must submit to the dubious protection of the Apparat and the zealots who worship her as a Saint. Yet her plans lie elsewhere, with the hunt for the elusive firebird and the hope that an outlaw prince still survives.
Alina will have to forge new alliances and put aside old rivalries as she and Mal race to find the last of Morozova’s amplifiers. But as she begins to unravel the Darkling’s secrets, she reveals a past that will forever alter her understanding of the bond they share and the power she wields. The firebird is the one thing that stands between Ravka and destruction—and claiming it could cost Alina the very future she’s fighting for.
This was a reread for me and it was as magical it was at first. I read it and summarised it for Previously on Grisha post with Esmee.
- The Mannamong -Volume 1
Set in a fictional version of earth with its own lists of mythos, the mannamong is a common topic of ancient folktale discussing Mother Nature as a deity, the world’s natural order, and the conditioning of the soul. While interpreted as a myth to the common man, our main lead Kali Teal learns they are indeed real after being cured by them of an intense unexplainable illness that has plagued her for a long time. The source itself came from a mannamong gone rogue with his own mysterious incentives from getting captured by his own kind. An unsettling relationship unfolds between Kali and her tormentor while she experiences a new awareness of the spiritual realm unseen by mankind. What’s one little girl suppose to do? Trust the mannamong or not?
This was my first English Graphic novel read and it was totally cool. But it had more concept to be a novel so it sounded more like a novel with cool pictures but meh..
- Tangled in time – Portal
- Breaking up is hard to do but you could’ve done better
It was funny , adorkable and amazing
- Whatmakes girls sick and tired
What Makes Girls Sick and Tired is a feminist manifesto that denounces the discrimination against and unfairness felt by women from childhood to adulthood. The graphic novel, illustrated in a strikingly minimalist style with images of girls with varied body types and personalities, invites teenagers to question the sexism that surrounds us, in ways that are obvious and hidden, simple and complex.
This book was also smol and cute. And really amazing.
- Wicked deep
I just got to this book finally and I wasn’t impressed. It was only 2 star read. It was boring and slow burn romance which didn’t make a lot of sense. The link to my spoiler review is here.
- Cinderella liberator
A literal retelling of cinderella with a few changes made in the ending .
- Daughters of salem
This was a comic and its like the first part of a series i guess. Anyway I didn’t like it much.
- Running with the wolves
This one was a 4 star read for me . It was really interesting. Check my review below
Blogging
Blogging wise , January was really awesome. I had the highest stats since i started blogging!!! And I reached 200+ followers!
And I received a physical ARC for review which really meant a loot to me. And I was in a review program and sent 2 physical Indian written books too.
Posts
Previously on grisha
Noticeable events
Paperfury released the cover of her second book the boy who steals houses which was sooo gorgeous.
I loved clo’s “Why I’m scheduling like its going out of fashion” post.
And 50 ways to be a better blogger by art of blogging was awesome. Follow then if you don’t already.
I won my very first giveaway hosted by Dini @ unputdownable books for her 2nd blogoversary.
February TBR
Like I said for January , I don’t have a big list of tbr which I’m exactly gonna follow. These will be the books on priority .
I received this book for reviewing thru bookgenie and almost gonna finish it.
This book is also for reviewing and the summary was really intriguing . Looking forward to reading this one too.
I’m really hoping the order will come thru and gonna ask in the post office. Wish me luck.
I didn’t read this one in January. But I’m reading with dini for stars and sorcery book club. I really hope to get thru and love this one.
I’m taking part in a blog tour for this book so I’ll be reading this book too.
Anticipated releases
I know this post won’t be fulsilled if it wasn’t adding some books to your tbr. So brace yourself.
That’s it for now . I’ll see you soon with another post soon.
This was a lengthy post than i expected. But bear with me and I’ll make my February much more bearable. How was January for you guys? Are any of these books in your tbr?? Let’s talk.
P.S : I’m nearing 250 followers and got 230+ followers. If you like my content give me a follow .
Happy living
Aaah thank you so much for sharing my post Dany! And wooo to all the good books you read in January!
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Thanks Clo!!! And it was a really awesome post which nudged me enough to make thru scheduled hassle free February! Thanks clo
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Awesome post!! ❤ I seriously need to read my eARC of Descendant of the Crane soon! I've heard such wonderful things about it!
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Yeah it’s so awesome!!! The release date is still 1 or 2 months away. But I couldn’t wait to read it and I finished it😅. Thanks for reading my post Kelly!
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Great post, sounds like you had a productive month!
Good luck this month’s reads 🙂
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Thank you so much!!!! Sending you all luck for February too❤
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Congrats on a good reading month and your follows! Hope you read some good ones this month 😊
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Thanks bee!!!! I’m honestly kinda surprised tho😅
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Amazing Post! I remember reading Ruin & Rising and loving it, and I am planning on re-reading it soon. I haven’t really heard about many of the books in this post but I will probably be adding some to my TBR. CAN’T WAIT FOR THE GILDED WOLVES TO COME OUT! Lovely post and have a great day 🙂
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Thanks Alexa! Yeah the reread is even better. And the Gilded wolves released in January and you should totally check it out! Thanks for reading my post❤
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Last of Her Name looks SOOOO good! I just added it to my TBR! Thanks for sharing a great post 🙂
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Isn’t it???? The cover is absolutely gorgeous and its a great sci-fi plot. I feel like I fulfilled my destiny . Thanks for reading my post Alex
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I am so intrigued by this Mirror series. I’ve never heard of it before! I’m definitely going to check it out soon.
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Mirror visitor series is a french bestseller translation and its sooo good if you love slow burn , political thriller and epic fantasy!!! You should check it out!!!!
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There are so many great recs on here. I had to stop and switch to my TBR pile so I could add the titles of the books. I’ll have to reach out to you once I get my hands on Girls of Paper and Fire. The cover is just grand and so beautiful!
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I just can’t say how proud I am to read this😭 . Thanks. And yeah Girls of paper and fire cover is to die for . Thank you so much for making my day Alyssa❤
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It’s seems like you had a great January! So many books read too. I am excited to read the sequel to A Winter’s Promise and I’m even more excited now that you said that it’s even more complex.
Have a great February, Dany! xx
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Thank you so much rain!!!! And missing of clairdelune is really awesome and you’ll definitely love it❤. Have a great February rain😊
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Nice post! I got the Daughters of Salem comic/graphic novel too and it was….meh. lol.
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It was meh for me too 😂😂. Since I’m new to graphic novels and stuff I wasn’t disappointed or anything
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Running With The Wolves has such a beautiful cover, so does Ruin And Rising. Great post!
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Yeah. The covers are always gorgeous and when we finish the book and the cover makes sense😂
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Great post! You have so many amazing books in your Wrap-up and on your TBR! I absolutely have to start reading the Grisha Trilogy. I’ve only read the SoC Duology for now. Good luck with your TBR this month 🙂
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Thanks Phannie!!! Yeah Jan was a pretty good month ! I haven’t read SoC yet and reading it rn😂
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Looks like you had a really good January and your February TBR looks even better. Goodluck!
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Thank you so much esmee!! All the best for your February!!!
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Thank you ^^
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im love girls of paper and fire so muxc hso i rly hope ur copy shows up soon\!!
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Thanks Lauren!!! I’ve heard so many good reviews and stuff. I so hope it will get soon. I’m tired of sending emails to them😔
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omg congrats on hitting 200 followers, that’s amazing!! I also can’t wait for Priory of the Orange Tree, I’m so excited to read it!
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Thank you so much Cailin!! I’m hyped for priory too!! The cover and the dragons are just😍😍😍
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I’m so excited for Descendant of the Crane!! Happy reading this month!
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Thanks Cindy ❤
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Thanks Phannie!!!!!! I’ve only finished Grisha and reading SoC rn😂
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Thank you so much esmee!! All the best for your February!!!
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Congrats on reaching 200 followers, I am glad to be counted among them 😀
I love the look of your Feb TBR pile, I have seen the Gilded wolves around and I really must buy it.
Happy reading!
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Thank you so much Jules!!!!! And gilded wolves has got so many good reviews and I’m gonna read it with a Twitter bookclub!!!!! You should read it too!!!!!
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