WWW Wednesday is a tag currently hosted at Taking on A World of Words. The three W’s are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
So I meant for this weekend to be a really heavy reading weekend, right? Well…it looks like that didn’t happen because I decided to re-do my blog. Because…well…I don’t know. But I’m liking it! And then I found a bug with my builder and that took hours to fix and I’m still working on a workaround for the rest of my posts, oops. So pardon the construction, please! 😅
Anyway, since I had a bit of a reading fail it looks like I have some catching up to do if I want to finish my TBR this month. But here’s everything that I’ve been reading lately and what’s up next!
Currently Reading:
Seven Devils by Laura Lam and Elizabeth May
Seven Devils is the first in a science-fiction duology. It follows seven resistance fighters and their mission to free the galaxy from the empire – and the roadblocks they face on the way there.
I’m really liking the story so far, but I am struggling a bit with the many perspectives and time jumps here. I am enjoying it though, and I think I’m going to finish it soon! (Also, while looking at the cover I just had a ‘ahaha I get it’ moment. Guess that’s what happens when you read on Kindle and don’t see the cover as much!)
Hurricane Season by Fernanda Melchor
When a small town outcast known as “The Witch” is found dead, speculation runs loose and investigations begin. Hurricane Season explores this small Mexican town and its villagers.
I’m amazed by the writing of this novel, and it has me curious about the translation of works like these and how they convey the same tones and indirect messages. It’s hard to describe where I’m currently at in this book without saying too much, but I’m looking foward to sharing my final thoughts.
Recently Read:
Where Dreams Descend by Janella Angeles
Where Dreams Descend is the first book in a duology. It follows a group of magicians facing off to determine who the next headliner of the Conquering Circus will be. Little do they know there is the threat of danger waiting for them.
I enjoyed this one! It was definitely nice and atmospheric. It was on the slower-paced side, so just a word of warning on that if you prefer fast-paced, plot-driven stories. But it was nice to read another story about a circus – it’s been too long!
Up Next:
White Oleander by Janet Finch
White Oleander follows Ingrid, who was imprisoned for murder, and her daughter Astrid, who lives between many Los Angeles foster homes. As Astrid moves from one foster home to another, each one unique in its own challenges, she finds herself on a path to self-discovery.
White Oleander has been on my physical TBR for quite some time now, and I think it’s the perfect time to finally read it. With all the new releases out this year I’ve put less of a focus on reducing my physical TBR. But now, I really want to start making a habit of prioritizing these books again – starting with White Oleander!
That’s all for this week’s WWW Wednesday. Leave a comment if you participated this week too so I can read your post – or let me know what you’re currently reading below!
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WWW Wednesday: 3/31/21
WWW Wednesday is a tag currently hosted at Taking on A World of Words. The three W’s are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
WWW Wednesday: 3/24/21
WWW Wednesday is a tag currently hosted at Taking on A World of Words. The three W’s are:
What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
WWW Wednesday: 3/17/21
WWW Wednesday is a tag currently hosted at Taking on A World of Words. The three W's are: What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read next? Happy Wednesday, everyone! This week has been a bit of a diversion from...
Hurricane season looks intriguing, and I keep seeing Where Dreams Descend so they’re both added to my TBR pile. Here’s my eclectic WWW: https://bargainsleuth2010.wordpress.com/2020/09/23/www-wednesday-september-twenty-third/
I hope you enjoy them both! Happy reading!
I LOVED White Oleander…the movie, too. It is one of those movies that my granddaughter and I used to curl up with on a Sunday. My experience as a social worker in a very broken foster care system could really relate to many of the events.
Enjoy! Thanks for sharing…and for visiting my blog.
I’ve heard incredible things about the book and the movie – it looks like I’ll need to watch it after reading! It sounds like your experiences with the system match well with the portrayals in the book/film, and I’m glad that it’s an accurate portrayal because hopefully this book/film brought a lot of awareness to the system.
Hurricane Season does look good! I hope you enjoy White Oleander. I’ve heard many good things. Happy reading!
Thank you! I’ve heard many good things as well so I’m looking forward to going into it!
I love the sound of Hurricane Season! I hope it will be a good one for you. Happy reading! Here’s my WWW.
Thank you! I can’t wait to read more tonight. Happy reading!
Love your branch seperators. This is our WWW Wednesday https://mybookjar.com/blog/www-wednesday-48/
Thank you! I just made the change and I was really excited about it 😅
Hurricane Season sounds really interesting, and I really love the cover design. Have a great week!
https://musewithmeblog.com/2020/09/23/www-wednesday-september-23-2020/
Great selections! Hurricane Season sounds really interesting! Here’s my WWW: https://shoshireads.weebly.com/home/www-wednesday6823938
Thank you! I just finished it and there’s definitely a lot to unpack.
Hurricane Season looks so cool! Great WWW. Happy reading!
Thank you! I just finished the book and it’s definitely one that’s definitely sitting with me for a while!
I honestly have the same thoughts about Where Dreams Descend. I still haven’t finished it though I started it 2 months ago. It was very slow for me. Maybe I’ll pick it up again one of these days. My friend and I have a plan of buddy reading it so hopefully, I’ll be able to finish it soon. Enjoy your current and next reads, happy reading!
A buddy read sounds fun! But yeah, I try not to let my books last longer than a certain amount of time but I do think I would have finished this one in fewer sittings if it wasn’t at a slower pace. I like those kinds of books, but it did also impact my reading at the same time. Happy reading!
I haven’t read Seven Devils yet, and now I’m staring at the cover trying to get it. xD I suppose I’ll just have to pick up the book and figure it out for myself. *sigh* I love it when there’s little surprises like that (I had the same reaction with the cover of Raybearer). I usually read on Kindle, so I’m used to never actually seeing covers lol. Enjoy your reading!
Here’s my WWW post.
Ahh but it’s a spoiler! I get a lot of library books on Kindle as well so that’s why I had that a-ha moment so late.
I love those “aha” moments! Whether it is the cover or the title, love that moment when it just makes complete sense 😂
Yes! Either than or when the title is referenced somewhere in the book. Roll credits! 😂