I've decided to double up on some prompts because I think reading 7 books in a week might be a bit ambitious for me - so i'm aiming to read 4 books for this readathon!

Without further ado lets get into the prompts! 

Read a book with a cover that matches the colour of your birth stone: 

You Should See Me In a Crown - Leah Johnson

I recently purchased the eBook of this one and i've been really excited about it! I've heard so many people talking about it on bookstagram recently so I think this readathon is the perfect opportunity to read it! 

About the Book: 

Lara has only one thought for her husband on their wedding day: I will bring your kingdom to its knees. A princess trained from childhood to be a lethal spy, Lara knows that the Bridge Kingdom represents both legendary evil - and legendary promise. The only route through a storm-ravaged world, the Bridge Kingdom controls all trade and travel between lands, allowing its ruler to enrich himself and deprive his enemies, including Lara's homeland. So when she is sent as a bride under the guise of fulfilling a treaty of peace, Lara is prepared to do whatever it takes to fracture the defenses of the impenetrable Bridge Kingdom.
But as she infiltrates her new home - a lush paradise surrounded by tempest seas - and comes to know her new husband, Aren, Lara begins to question where the true evil resides. Around her, she sees a kingdom fighting for survival, and in Aren, a man fiercely protective of his people. As her mission drives her to deeper understanding of the fight to possess the bridge, Lara finds the simmering attraction between her and Aren impossible to ignore. Her goal nearly within reach, Lara will have to decide her own fate: Will she be the destroyer of a king or the savior of her people?

Read a book that inspired a movie that you've already seen: 

Ruby Red - Kerstin Gier

Okay so i am cheating a little bit on this prompt because I haven't actually seen the movie of Ruby Red but I've been wanting to read for so long and I think this could be the perfect opportunity! If i like the book, i'll probably watch the movie during the reading rush as well. 

About the Book: 

Sixteen-year-old Gwen lives with her extended - and rather eccentric - family in an exclusive London neighborhood. In spite of her ancestors' peculiar history, she's had a relatively normal life so far. The time-traveling gene that runs like a secret thread through the female half of the family is supposed to have skipped over Gwen, so she hasn't been introduced to "the mysteries," and can spend her time hanging out with her best friend, Lesley. It comes as an unwelcome surprise when she starts taking sudden, uncontrolled leaps into the past.

She's totally unprepared for time travel, not to mention all that comes with it: fancy clothes, archaic manners, a mysterious secret society, and Gideon, her time-traveling counterpart. He's obnoxious, a know-it-all, and possibly the best-looking guy she's seen in any century..

Read the First Book you Touch: 

Obsidian - Jennifer L. Armentrout

So I had a pile of books that I haven't read yet that I was debating getting rid of. So I thought it would be fun to line them all up and touch one at random and give it a go during the reading rush. So the book I got was Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout. 

I'm actually really excited about reading this one because I haven't read a paranormal romance in sooo long and i'm really in the mood for one 

About the Book: 

When we moved to West Virginia right before my senior year, I’d pretty much resigned myself to thick accents, dodgy internet access, and a whole lot of boring… until I spotted my hot neighbor, with his looming height and eerie green eyes. Things were looking up.
And then he opened his mouth.
Daemon is infuriating. Arrogant. Stab-worthy. We do not get along. At all. But when a stranger attacks me and Daemon literally freezes time with a wave of his hand, well, something… unexpected happens.
The hot alien living next door marks me.
You heard me. Alien. Turns out Daemon and his sister have a galaxy of enemies wanting to steal their abilities, and Daemon’s touch has me lit up like the Vegas Strip. The only way I’m getting out of this alive is by sticking close to Daemon until my alien mojo fades.
If I don’t kill him first, that is.

Read a book completely outside your house: 

I feel like this is a prompt I'll probably end up skipping. I really love to read inside and the weather is so unpredictable at the moment haha. But i'll give it a go with one of the books i've previously mentioned. 

Read a book in a genre that you've always wanted to read more of: 

Ruby Red - Kerstin Geir 

I love it when a book surprises you.
When you've heard mixed reviews and you end up being one of the few who loved it.
Or when a book really doesn't sound like your cup of tea but it blows you away! 

So in this blog post I thought I would share some books that I really did not expect to love. I'm going to talk about why I didn't expect to love them and what it was about them that just hooked me in! 

Another reason I was hesitant about this one was that I had previously read a couple of Holly Black's books and really not enjoyed them. However, those books hadn't contained faeries and after reading this book I really think that faeries are what Holly Black does best! 

Whilst reading the cruel prince I was a little intrigued. I definitely didn't hate it but I really couldn't tell where it was going. Then the book hit the halfway mark and i became obsessed. And there really wasn't any going back from there. 

I devoured the rest of the book and couldn't read anything else until my copy of the wicked king came through the post. Then the AGONISING wait for Queen of Nothing to be released. 

I ended up loving every single book in this series. The characters were wonderfully complex and the world building was impeccable. I just loved it so much. 

I definitely don't think this book is for everyone but I think if it's something that sounds somewhat interesting to you, you should give it a go and see for yourself. 

Full Review | Goodreads | Book Depository



Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo

This was a recent read for me and I absolutely ADORED it. I have previously tried to read Six of Crows three times and have never got past chapter two. That second chapter is SO hard to read and just dumps a load of names on you. Honestly, I still hate it. But anyone who feels the same way as me you absolutely MUST push through because this book is amazing.

Not only had I failed to finish this one before, but I'm really not a big fan of heist books. I always find them kind of boring so i really didn't have high hopes for this one.. However six of crows had enough variety and drama and i found it really entertaining.
It was told from plenty of points of view which I liked because every character was so different it was fantastic to hear from them all. Also, Leigh Bardugo through in lots of flashback scenes where we learn about the characters pasts and what led them to them becoming who they are. I really liked this because it broke up the action sequences a bit and made for a really intriguing read.

Goodreads | Book Depository



One of Us is Lying - Karen McManus

I expected to enjoy One of Us is Lying but not half as much as I did. I often find that two things happen for me when i'm reading a murder mystery:
(a) the characters aren't interesting
(b) the solution is way too far fetched

So I was a little hesitant to start this one.
But neither of these things happened in this book. I found all the characters to be engaging and interesting and I really cared about them by the end of the book. The solution was plausible and could be worked out from the clues (i didn't work it out at the time though). I found that i just could not stop reading this one!

Another worry I had with this book was that it has four, first person P.OV'S! (I really hate book with more than two first person P.O.V's). However, this book is the exception to the rule. Point of view was utilised really well in this one. Each character had a distinct voice and I definitely think it was necessary to hear from the P.O.V of all four characters.

This one is definitely a fantastic mystery that really surprised me! (I also loved book two btw - so if you've read this one and haven't read book two then go read it!!)

Goodreads | Book Depository



Vicious - V.E. Schwab 

There were a few things that made me initially hesitant to read this one.

First of all, there was NO ROMANCE. I absolutely love romance in books, it's one of the things that gets me invested in a book very quickly. One of the reasons I wanted to pick this up is because I wanted to try and read a little out of my comfort zone and go for something that didn't have romance. I'm really glad I did because this book definitely didn't need romance to get me invested. I was pretty much hooked from the first page and the platonic character dynamics in this one are absolutely fantastic.

Secondly, this was another book with morally grey characters and I was pretty sure it was gonna be a lot darker than the cruel prince. I was absolutely right about that one but I think it really added to my enjoyment of this book as well. Neither of the main characters in this book were morally clean, but they both had their reasons for what they did and both of them thought that what they were doing was right.
I think that aspect of the book really made for an interesting read because it was definitely up to the reader to decide for themselves who the "villian" of the story was.

Unfortunately I was a little disappointed with the sequel of this one because I really expected to love it as much as Vicious but it was a little bit slow for my liking.

Full Review | Goodreads | Book Depository



Come talk to me! Have you read any books that you really didn't expect to like?
I think for me it just goes to show that sometimes its good to go outside of my reading comfort zone <3

Due to current events, lots of books that were due to be published in may have been delayed to later months.

Therefore, i think it's extra extra important to support the books that are still coming out in May! 

There are still many exciting books coming out this month (new the hunger games!!) so without further a-due, here is my list<3. 

Aurora Burning - Amie Kaufman & Jay Kristoff

First, the bad news: an ancient evil—you know, your standard consume-all-life-in-the-galaxy deal—is about to be unleashed. The good news? Squad 312 is standing by to save the day. They’ve just got to take care of a few small distractions first.
Like the clan of gremps who’d like to rearrange their favorite faces.
And the cadre of illegit GIA agents with creepy flowers where their eyes used to be, who’ll stop at nothing to get their hands on Auri.
Then there’s Kal’s long-lost sister, who’s not exactly happy to see her baby brother, and has a Syldrathi army at her back. With half the known galaxy on their tails, Squad 312 has never felt so wanted.

When they learn the Hadfield has been found, it’s time to come out of hiding. Two centuries ago, the colony ship vanished, leaving Auri as its sole survivor. Now, its black box might be what saves them. But time is short, and if Auri can’t learn to master her powers as a Trigger, the squad and all their admirers are going to be deader than the Great Ultrasaur of Abraaxis IV.

Shocking revelations, bank heists, mysterious gifts, inappropriately tight bodysuits, and an epic firefight will determine the fate of the Aurora Legion’s most unforgettable heroes—and maybe the rest of the galaxy as well.

Release Date May 5th

By the Book - Amanda Sellet

As a devotee of classic novels, Mary Porter-Malcolm knows all about Mistakes That Have Been Made, especially by impressionable young women. So when a girl at her new high school nearly succumbs to the wiles of a notorious cad, Mary starts compiling the Scoundrel Survival Guide, a rundown of literary types to be avoided at all costs.

Unfortunately, Mary is better at dishing out advice than taking it—and the number one bad boy on her list is terribly debonair. As her best intentions go up in flames, Mary discovers life doesn’t follow the same rules as fiction. If she wants a happy ending IRL, she’ll have to write it herself.

Release Date: May 12th

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - Suzanne Collins

It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the 10th annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to out charm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute.

The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined - every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute... and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.

Release Date: May 19th





Date Me, Bryson Keller - Kevin van Whye 

Everyone knows about the dare: Each week, Bryson Keller must date someone new--the first person to ask him out on Monday morning. Few think Bryson can do it. He may be the king of Fairvale Academy, but he's never really dated before.

Until a boy asks him out, and everything changes.

Kai Sheridan didn't expect Bryson to say yes. So when Bryson agrees to secretly go out with him, Kai is thrown for a loop. But as the days go by, he discovers there's more to Bryson beneath the surface, and dating him begins to feel less like an act and more like the real thing. Kai knows how the story of a gay boy liking someone straight ends. With his heart on the line, he's awkwardly trying to navigate senior year at school, at home, and in the closet, all while grappling with the fact that this "relationship" will last only five days. After all, Bryson Keller is popular, good-looking, and straight . . . right?

Release Date: May 19th

Read with Pride - Lucy Powrie 

Olivia Santos is excited for her last year at secondary school. But when a parent complains about LGBTQ+ content in one of the books, the library implements a new policy for withdrawing books. Olivia is distraught - she's demisexual and knows how important it is for all readers to see themselves represented.

Luckily, she's the mastermind behind The Paper & Hearts Society book club, and she knows exactly what to do: start a new club, find ways of evading the system, and change the policy for good!

With two book clubs to run, exams to prepare for, and a girlfriend, just how long will it be before Olivia burns out? After all, creating a book club and trying to get the #ReadWithPride hashtag to get noticed is going to take a lot of energy.

Sometimes, when you're in too deep, it's up to your friends to look out for you 

Release date: May 28th 

What May releases are you looking forward to?<3 

Let me know in the comments

Ok so if you've spent anytime following me you probably know that i absolutely LOVE the enemies to lovers trope. I love the drama it creates, the tension and then finally the pay off when the characters get together! 

So i thought i'd make a little list on here of some fantasy books i've read that feature an enemies-to-lovers romance. 

Some of these are stand alone's and some are series. Where there are series i have just included the first book

The Cruel Prince - Holly Black

Jude was seven when her parents were murdered and she and her two sisters were stolen away to live in the treacherous High Court of Faerie. Ten years later, Jude wants nothing more than to belong there, despite her mortality. But many of the fey despise humans. Especially Prince Cardan, the youngest and wickedest son of the High King.

To win a place at the Court, she must defy him–and face the consequences.

As Jude becomes more deeply embroiled in palace intrigues and deceptions, she discovers her own capacity for trickery and bloodshed. But as betrayal threatens to drown the Courts of Faerie in violence, Jude will need to risk her life in a dangerous alliance to save her sisters, and Faerie itself.

Serpent & Dove - Shelby Mahurin

Two years ago, Louise le Blanc fled her coven and took shelter in the city of Cesarine, forsaking all magic and living off whatever she could steal. There, witches like Lou are hunted. They are feared. And they are burned.

Sworn to the Church as a Chasseur, Reid Diggory has lived his life by one principle: thou shalt not suffer a witch to live. His path was never meant to cross with Lou's, but a wicked stunt forces them into an impossible union—holy matrimony.

The war between witches and Church is an ancient one, and Lou's most dangerous enemies bring a fate worse than fire. Unable to ignore her growing feelings, yet powerless to change what she is, a choice must be made.

And love makes fools of us all.

Bloodlines - Richelle Mead 

Sydney's blood is special. That's because she's an alchemist - one of a group of humans who dabble in magic and serve to bridge the worlds of humans and vampires. They protect vampire secrets - and human lives. But the last encounter Sydney had with vampires got her in deep trouble with the other alchemists. And now with her allegiences in question, her future is on the line.

When Sydney is torn from her bed in the middle of the night, at first she thinks she's still being punished for her complicated alliance with dhampir Rose Hathaway. But what unfolds is far worse. Jill Dragomir - the sister of Moroi Queen Lissa Dragomir - is in mortal danger, and the Moroi must send her into hiding. To avoid a civil war, Sydney is called upon to act as Jill's guardian and protector, posing as her roommate in the unlikeliest of places: a human boarding school in Palm Springs, California. The last thing Sydney wants is to be accused of sympathizing with vampires. And now she has to live with one.

The Moroi court believe Jill and Sydney will be safe at Amberwood Prep, but threats, distractions, and forbidden romance lurk both outside - and within - the school grounds. Now that they're in hiding, the drama is only just beginning.

The Winners Curse - Marie Rutkoski 

As a general’s daughter in a vast empire that revels in war and enslaves those it conquers, seventeen-year-old Kestrel has two choices: she can join the military or get married. But Kestrel has other intentions.

One day, she is startled to find a kindred spirit in a young slave up for auction. Arin’s eyes seem to defy everything and everyone. Following her instinct, Kestrel buys him—with unexpected consequences. It’s not long before she has to hide her growing love for Arin.

But he, too, has a secret, and Kestrel quickly learns that the price she paid for a fellow human is much higher than she ever could have imagined.

Set in a richly imagined new world, The Winner’s Curse by Marie Rutkoski is a story of deadly games where everything is at stake, and the gamble is whether you will keep your head or lose your heart.

The Shadows Between Us - Tricia Levenseller 

Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power:

1) Woo the Shadow King.
2) Marry him.
3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.

No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it.

But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen—all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen?

Demons at the Doorstep - Rachael Bell-Irving

Jessica has better things to do than run for her life, but that is the least of her worries. Powerful magic is being unleashed in her city, causing unnatural northern lights to coat the sky. As a Beata, a balance keeper of magic, it is Jessica’s duty to uncover the potential threat. Standing in her way is the band of witch hunters. 

Led by Connor Crowe and his brother Damien, the group is determined to purge all magic from reality. When mutated demons begin to rise from the shadows and witch hunters start disappearing, Jessica is threatened with her greatest challenge. She must destroy the nearly indestructible monsters and unmask the summoner, all while controlling the immense power at her fingertips. What she did not anticipate was being forced to team up with her most dangerous enemy to do it.

A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas

Feyre's survival rests upon her ability to hunt and kill – the forest where she lives is a cold, bleak place in the long winter months. So when she spots a deer in the forest being pursued by a wolf, she cannot resist fighting it for the flesh. But to do so, she must kill the predator and killing something so precious comes at a price ...

Dragged to a magical kingdom for the murder of a faerie, Feyre discovers that her captor, his face obscured by a jewelled mask, is hiding far more than his piercing green eyes would suggest. Feyre's presence at the court is closely guarded, and as she begins to learn why, her feelings for him turn from hostility to passion and the faerie lands become an even more dangerous place. Feyre must fight to break an ancient curse, or she will lose him forever.

Do you like reading enemies-to-lovers romance? if so which are your favourites?

Let me know in the comments<3