Saturday, November 30, 2019

October & November Wrap Up || A recap of all my reading happenings over the past two months!!

 Hey guys!! How are you all holding out now that the holiday madness has officially begun?? I know thanksgiving and black friday were both a whirlwind in which I somehow managed to get some reading done?!? (bless thanksgiving break!!!)

What I Read:

 October: 




5 stars: n/a
4 stars: The Princess Plan by Julia London REVIEW HERE 
3 stars: n/a

Didn’t get as much reading done here as I wanted... blame school for that lol! 

November: 

       



4 starsThe Traitors Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen REVIEW HERE  - This one surprised me. I picked it up on a whim at the library and loooved it! Super fun, super witty, like ahh love love love!

The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black - cant believe one of my all time fav series has come to a close *queue endless crying* this book was a good way to end it! Not my fav of the series but a solid read none of the less.

In The Unlikely Event by LJ Shen REVIEW HERE

3 stars: The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein by Kiersten White

Reading picked up in November thankfully! I forgot how much I love to read! Wish I had more time *cries* hopefully this winter break will give me another good chunk of time to get my read on. 

On the blog:

October:


November:


Post I loved from the blogosphere:
Thats all for today readers! Wish I was able to read more but I should have a couple more reviews posted soon! What are you all reading right now? Anything holidays related? lmk in the comments below!
-BubblyBooks


Saturday, November 23, 2019

Book Review: The Traitors Game by Jennifer A. Nielsen

The Traitors Game

by Jennifer A. Nielsen

Rating: 4/5 stars

 Summary: Nothing is as it seems in the kingdom of Antora. Kestra Dallisor has spent three years in exile in the Lava Fields, but that won't stop her from being drawn back into her father's palace politics. He's the right hand man of the cruel king, Lord Endrick, which makes Kestra a valuable bargaining chip. A group of rebels knows this all too well - and they snatch Kestra from her carriage as she reluctantly travels home.The kidnappers want her to retrieve the lost Olden Blade, the only object that can destroy the immortal king, but Kestra is not the obedient captive they expected. Simon, one of her kidnappers, will have his hands full as Kestra tries to foil their plot, by force, cunning, or any means necessary. As motives shift and secrets emerge, both will have to decide what - and who - it is they're fighting for.

My Review: 

Omg this book was a bunch of SPICEY enchiladas all rolled up into one. Straight fire. Undeniable heat. Spicy, spicy, spice.

 Like seriously ya’ll.... the plot twists.... *mouth drops open* *in shock* like it was like BODAA BOOM BADA BING BADDA BANG like did not know what was happening. There was me over in a corner mouth covered with my hand because I really did not know what was going on. Like the plot twist were mini explosions of creative genius in my mind.

“All right,” I said. “We’ll agree to trust each other.” It was a lie.” 

 I will admit this book is flooded with some very popular and common YA tropes. Such as the “chosen one”, a tinsey little love triangle (although I personally think there is nothing to worry about here w basil boy), and some other trope like scenarios. HOWEVER I personally don't think it took away from the book. There was a couple scenes in the first 100 or so pages that had me rolling my eyes but than smiling and melting into a puddle of cheese because I was INTO ALL THE JAZZ HAPPENING HERE.

  Ok so if you have not read this book yet let me give you a lil recap of what happening. Kestra is the main character, a girl with major daddy issues, and also a soft spot for guys named Simon. She’s very kickass and stubborn and WITTY (The sass levels was breaking all the charts here) (*sassy sass*). She’s basically told she has to return from the Lava Lands to see her dear old dad once again but runs into a little trouble along the way... and ends up getting kidnapped (who doesn’t love that?)

“One to Vanquish One to Rule One to Fall But All to Fool” 

 Enter Simon, the co narrater of this lovely book. He just happens to be involved in Kestra's kidnapping (so already were like wtf is up w simon, kidnapping = not cool) but than some wires gets crossed between Kestra and Simon (I'm not gonna elaborate because... spoilers) but they both end up being connected in universally destined ways. Together they have to navigate a crazy plan revolving around a destined dagger... and that about sums up the major premise. On to more book thoughts:

  Guys this book was so much fun. Seriously the level of wit and sass and comebacks in the first 100 pages had me laughing so hard. Like the levels are snark and on point comebacks (just lets take a moment of silence here to appreciate this level of genuineness). Also the plot is very fast moving but in a way were I felt like every moment was still intriguing and good. I didn’t feel like the plot was rushed or taken away from by any means. I devoured this book in a matter of days and it is safe to say I am now questioning my life existence... like what do I do know? What is my purpose in life now that this book has come to a close? How will I know when to time my snack breaks in between chapters? My eating schedule will be forever altered?

“If this was a sample of what it would be like to work with Trina, I would soon die from prolonged exposure to idiocy.” 


 Also LOVE LOVED the characters!! while they weren’t the most in depth YA fantasy characters I had ever read they made you love them with their soft little hearts and comebacks and endless cuteness!! (except for trina and tengder they can go die in a whole) (*see to pit located in cell numero 4*)

“I’d always looked down on the world through diamond-studded windows. She’d looked up at the world through salt glass. Despite those differences, we were both looking in from the outside.” 

 The romance in this book was very cute and I was obviously routing and swooning for them at all the appropriate times. At first I wasn’t sure if I would really love it but than they pleasantly surprised me and I am now heads over heels HERE FOR IT. SHIP HAS SAILED.... CATCH ME OVER HERE SHIPPIN IT!!

“My attention had already turned to Simon. When I knelt beside him, he mumbled, “You … are frightening.” “You have no idea.” 

Overall such an action packed read filled with threats of life ending marriages, constant threats against characters lives, people getting hit on the head, people making true accusations and false accusations, lieing, scheming, queue more lieing and scheming. HIGHLY recommend this to lovers of YA especially fantasy!!

So what do y'all think? Gonna give this one a read? already read it? Plz hit me up in the comments with your thoughts so we can gush!!
-BubblyBooks 



Thursday, November 21, 2019

ARC Review || In The Unlikely Event by LJ Shen

In the Unlikely Event

by LJ Shen

Rating: 5/5 stars

Summary: Sometimes you meet people who are out of this world, so you make them a part of yours. 

A one-night stand born from vengeance in a foreign land. 
An explosive chemistry neither of us could deny. 
We signed a contract on the back of a Boar’s Head Pub napkin that said if we ever met again, we would drop everything and be together. 
Eight years and thousands of miles later, he’s here. 
In New York. 
And he’s America’s music obsession. 
The intangible Irish poet who brings record executives to their knees. 
The blizzard in my perfect, unshaken snow globe. 
Last time we spoke, he was a beggar with no intention of becoming a king. 
But a king he became, and now I’m his servant. 
I’m not the same broken princess Malachy Doherty put back together with his callused hands. 
I have a career I love. 
A boyfriend I adore. 
An apartment, a roommate, a life. 
I changed. He changed, too. 
But Mal kept the napkin. 
Question is, will I keep my word? 

My review:

  LJ Shen has done it again! This book was heart wrenching and heartbreaking... and yet still stood on its own compared to other LJ Shen’s books!

  The shocking events made my heart burn and ache but this book still had all the qualities I love about LJ Shen’s writing. Love interests I am DEEPLY invested in, angst, heart shattering events and plot twists. Almost to the point where they step tooo much over the line and yet I route for them endlessly.

  The sexual tension was there. The premise of when they met all those years ago. The cute moment where they met again after all that time... love!!

 Since this was a contemporary it was nice reading a different storyline (even though I absolutely adore Vicious and Pretty Reckless) this one just continues to show how I cant not love anything from this author! Her stories just take over your mind with a love that attacks all of your senses in an all consuming way!! A must read for romance lovers and readers alike!

So what do you all think? Willing to give this a read? Please do! Especially if you have not read LJ Shen before than I highly recommend! 
-BubblyBooks

 

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Release Blitz || In the Unlikely Event by LJ Shen

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“The perfect blend of soul crushing angst, laugh out loud wit and heart melting romance.”--Helena Hunting, New York Times bestselling author

From USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author L.J. Shen comes a new, contemporary romance with heart-wrenching twists and laugh-out-loud moments. This standalone is like no other by this author. In The Unlikely Event is available now!

"Romance masterpiece" - Kylie Scott, New York Times bestselling author

In the Unlikely Event AMAZON
Sometimes you meet people who are out of this world, so you make them a part of yours.
A one-night stand born from vengeance in a foreign land.
An explosive chemistry neither of us could deny.
We signed a contract on the back of a Boar’s Head Pub napkin that said if we ever met again, we would drop everything and be together.
Eight years and thousands of miles later, he’s here.
In New York.
And he’s America’s music obsession.
The intangible Irish poet who brings record executives to their knees.
The blizzard in my perfect, unshaken snow globe.
Last time we spoke, he was a beggar with no intention of becoming a king.
But a king he became, and now I’m his servant.
I’m not the same broken princess Malachy Doherty put back together with his callused hands.
I have a career I love.
A boyfriend I adore.
An apartment, a roommate, a life.
I changed. He changed, too.
But Mal kept the napkin.
Question is, will I keep my word?
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About LJ Shen
L.J. Shen is a USA Today, Washington Post and Amazon #1 best-selling author of contemporary, New Adult and YA romance. Her books have been sold to nineteen different countries.
She lives in California with her husband, son, cat and eccentric fashion choices, and enjoys good wine, bad reality TV shows and catching sun rays with her lazy cat.
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Tuesday, November 12, 2019

Blog Tour + Review || The Princess Plan by Julia London (A cute soft historical romance that is perfect for fall reading!)


The Princess Plan 
London, Julia 
FICTION/Romance/Historical/Victorian 
Mass Market | HQN Books | A Royal Wedding 
On Sale: 11/19/2019  
9781335041531
$7.99
$10.99 CAN



SUMMARY:

Princes have pomp and glory—not murdered secretaries and crushes on commoners
Nothing gets London's high society's tongues wagging like a good scandal. And when the personal secretary of the visiting Prince Sebastian of Alucia is found murdered, it's all anyone can talk about, including Eliza Tricklebank. Her unapologetic gossip gazette has benefitted from an anonymous tip about the crime, prompting Sebastian to take an interest in playing detective—and an even greater one in Eliza.
With a trade deal on the line and mounting pressure to secure a noble bride, there's nothing more salacious than a prince dallying with a commoner. Sebastian finds Eliza's contrary manner as frustrating as it is seductive, but they'll have to work together if they're going to catch the culprit. And when things heat up behind closed doors, it's the prince who'll have to decide what comes first—his country or his heart.
My Review:
**Thanks so much Harlequin and Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book! All thoughts and opinions are my own!**

The Princess Plan was a very enjoyable light read. Characters that are easily lovable in their light heartedness regardless of their predictability. This is the type of book you sandwich in between two really heavy INTENSE fantasy books because you just need some mush without having to worry about your characters life hanging in the balance every two seconds (THE AGONY)!

This was my first historical romance read and overall I liked it!! 

I thought the plot was very fun. Loved the masquerades. The carriage rides. The gloved hand kisses. The mystery prince. These are all tropes I find myself very very familiar with and I loved them in this book with the kind of ease one loves a good hot coffee in the morning. 

Cant say theres anything really that shocking in this one. The plot was quite unsurprising in that regard however that for me was part of its charm. A classic little poor, society shamed girl, catches the eye of the ever so unattainable foreign prince... DAMNN I’m done for. Recommend this book to lovers of romance and happy endings alike!

AUTHOR BIO:
Julia London is a NYT, USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of historical and contemporary romance. She is a six-time finalist for the RITA Award of excellence in romantic fiction, and the recipient of RT Bookclub's Best Historical Novel.

SOCIAL LINKS:
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What do you guys think? Willing to give this one a read? LMK in the comments below!
-BubblyBooks



Friday, November 8, 2019

COVER REVEAL || In the Unlikely Event by LJ Shen (one of my fav authors is back at it again with another upcoming release!)

Hey y’all so excited to be sharing the cover reveal for one of my favorite authors LJ Shen! If you have not read her books than I highly recommend you give them a read! Some of my all time favorites of hers include Midnight Blue and Vicious!

   Her latest release is a contemporary which I am so excited for and hope all y’all get the chance to read and tell me what you think!


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Sometimes you meet people who are out of this world, so you make them a part of yours.

In the Unlikely Event, an all-new must-read contemporary romance from USA Today bestselling author L.J. Shen, is coming November 19th and we have the gorgeous cover!

In the Unlikely Event AMAZON
A one-night stand born from vengeance in a foreign land.
An explosive chemistry neither of us could deny.
We signed a contract on the back of a Boar’s Head Pub napkin that said if we ever met again, we would drop everything and be together.
Eight years and thousands of miles later, he’s here.
In New York.
And he’s America’s music obsession.
The intangible Irish poet who brings record executives to their knees.
The blizzard in my perfect, unshaken snow globe.
Last time we spoke, he was a beggar with no intention of becoming a king.
But a king he became, and now I’m his servant.
I’m not the same broken princess Malachy Doherty put back together with his callused hands.
I have a career I love.
A boyfriend I adore.
An apartment, a roommate, a life.
I changed. He changed, too.
But Mal kept the napkin.
Question is, will I keep my word?
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Be notified FIRST when In the Unlikely Event goes live: http://bit.ly/2umcYPg
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About LJ Shen
L.J. Shen is a USA Today, Washington Post and Amazon #1 best-selling author of contemporary, New Adult and YA romance. Her books have been sold to nineteen different countries.
She lives in California with her husband, son, cat and eccentric fashion choices, and enjoys good wine, bad reality TV shows and catching sun rays with her lazy cat.
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