WWW WEDNESDAYS is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World Of Words and is all about answering the three questions below.
- WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING?
Together with Nicki @ Secret Library Book Blog, we are buddy reading We Begin At The End by Chris Whitaker… So many call this book their 2020 favorite, so I can’t wait to see how we will react to it! I’ve also started one of my final 2020 ARCs: Shadow Sands by Robert Bryndza. I always enjoy his writing, and I’ve been looking forward to return to this series.
- WHAT DID YOU RECENTLY FINISH READING?
1. The Book Of Two Ways by Jodi Picoult (2/5 stars) REVIEW 25/10
Well, well, well, what do we have here? I guess it’s unpopular opinion time again… Sigh. I have loved Jodi Picoult‘s recent books without fail, so I was fully expecting a repeat experience with The Book Of Two Ways. But fate had different plans in store, and somehow I ended up having a completely different reading experience instead. I’m not sure if this was just the wrong time for me to pick up this story, but the fact is that I struggled considerably with The Book Of Two Ways. More in my review…
2. The Waiting Rooms by Eve Smith (4,5/5 stars) REVIEW 23/10
I actually won an e-copy in a giveaway back in March, but with the whole COVID-19 situation I haven’t been in the mood to read it until now… I’m glad I waited, because this story might just have been too much for me back then. Why? The Waiting Rooms is a compelling and terrifying thriller set in a dystopian world that feels a little too realistic to be comfortable… The current state of the world gives this story an even bigger impact and makes the dystopian world seem like a logical possible next step. Most terrifying indeed! If your nerves can stomach it, this story is absolutely brilliant though.
3. Art And Soul by Claire Huston (4/5 stars) REVIEW 26/10
I’ve been looking forward to pick up this contemporary romance story written by fellow book blogger Claire, and it turned out to be such a wonderful and uplifting story! Just what I was craving… I love that this is a slowburn romance built on friendship, the many mentions of cake made me want to bake and Becky and Charlie make for a brilliant pair of characters. Fans of the genre should definitely give this story a go.
4. The Chalet by Catherine Cooper (4/5 stars) REVIEW 30/10
There was just something about the blurb of The Chalet that made it impossible to resist the invitation to read this debut… It might have been the setting in the French Alps, it might have been the mystery around the missing man and the promise of secrets and a potential killer… But my instincts told me I was most likely going to enjoy my time with this story. And my instincts didn’t fail me! The Chalet turned out to be a multi-layered and entertaining thriller with a setting that makes for the perfect backdrop for this story. Fans of the genre will have a great time with this one.
5. Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (4/5 stars) 03/11
There has been so much hype around this title, and now I’ve finally gotten the chance to read it I absolutely understand the love for Mexican Gothic. This story is dark, this story is eerie, this story is gothic horror at its best… It’s simply glorious! The ominous atmosphere of the setting simply spot on and this was the perfect story for Halloween month. I can’t deny that the pace is considerably slow in points though… But overall the exquisite writing mostly made up for that. I can’t wait to read more of her work now!
- WHAT DO YOU THINK YOU’LL READ NEXT?
I will most likely pick up The Invisible Life Of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab next as she is one of my absolute favorite authors and I won’t be able to resist much longer. Afterwards it’s probably The Girl In The Tower by Katherine Arden as I want to continue the series ASAP… And then it’s an #Orentober binge with We Were The Salt Of The Sea by Roxanne Bouchard in preparation for the blog tour next month and Maria In The Moon by Louise Beech. She is another of my absolute favorite authors and this is one of the final titles I still have pending.
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Sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with the new Jodi. Glad all your other reads were a win though.
Enjoy your books this week, Yvo. Happy reading.
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I’m still surprised I wasn’t able to enjoy the new Picoult more to be honest… But at least the other titles were a win for me I guess. Happy reading! xx
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I keep saying I’m going to pick up Addie Larue next and keep putting it off due to fear of it not living up to expectations. Mexican Gothic is definitely on my want to read list so am very happy to hear you enjoyed it. Have also been tempted by The Waiting Room but not sure I can read it mid pandemic. The real world is scary enough.
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Oh yes in a way I’m a bit afraid to pick up Addie LaRue as I love her other books and expectations are high… But I also don’t want to run into spoilers, so I’m giving in anyway. I hope Mexican Gothic is a good one for you! And yes, The Waiting Rooms is definitely book you need to be the mood for as its scaringly realistic. xx
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Ooh I’ve got that Jodi Picoult book as well I wonder what I’ll think of it? I loved small Great Things but not A Spark of Light it didn’t work for me at all! xx
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Oh that is interesting! I did enjoy both of those myself, but this one just wasn’t for me? I guess it depends on how you react to the Egyptian culture and history infodumps I guess… I hope you will enjoy it better than me! xx
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Oh I hope you guys love We Begin at the End!
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I can’t wait to continue our buddy read! So far I’m intrigued. xx
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Art & Soul sounds so good! Glad you enjoyed most of your reads!
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It’s such a wonderful and uplifting story! Just the dose of romance I needed. xx
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I’m glad to see you’re reading We Begin at the End. Hope you’re enjoying it!
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It seemed like the perfect buddy read as so many people seem to love it… So far I’m definitely enjoying it! xx
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Yay for Claire’s book! I need to check that one out. I keep seeing her promoting it and thinking I should read it. You’re the first person I follow who has done that, so it’s good to hear it was good. 🙂
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It took me longer than expected to do so, but Art And Soul is such a wonderful story! Just the dose of uplifting romance I was craving and the characters are brilliant. xx
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Thank you so much! 🙂 I’m so pleased you enjoyed Art and Soul.
You’re going to get to Addie Larue before me because I can’t see me making time for it before Christmas now… but at least it’s something to look forward to because I’ve only heard good things and I haven’t disliked anything she’d written yet 🙂 I’m looking forward to hearing what you think x
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Thank you for trusting me with your story! I had a wonderful time with Becky and Charlie. ❤
And I have other books I should read first, but I just can't resist a new Schwab for long… I've loved every book I've tried so far, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed this one will be a good one as well. Happy reading! xx
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I’m glad Mexican Gothic worked out well for you!
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I definitely get why it didn’t work out for you though… The story itself was superslow and if you are not into the supernatural and gothic horror, the writing just doesn’t make up for it.
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Exactly!
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I’m so happy you enjoyed Mexican Gothic! I’m curious to hear what you think about Addie LaRue as well. I think it’s one I want to read but I might wait a bit to pick it up. Happy reading!
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I’ve started Addie LaRue today and so far I’m loving it, but then again I love anything Schwab writes so I’m a bit biased. xD Happy reading! xx
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I’ll be reading Shadow Sands very soon too! xxx
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Oh yay! I finished it last night and absolutely loved it, but then again Robert Bryndza is another author with the heart eye glasses status. 😉 I hope it will be a good one for you as well! xx
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