It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #465: Catching Up

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Sunday Post #501: Readathon Weekend

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Relax & Read-athon: April 2026

It's time for another Relax & Readthon! Yay! And I actually really need it this month because I have not read a single book on my TBR this month 😬 I mean, I've been reading, just nothing on my TBR 😅😂 So I'm hoping this readathon will help me catch up because the month is almost over. Lol. This readathon was created and hosted by the Reading Nymph (Here is the announcement video.)

Review: A Blacksmith's Guide to Dragon-Rearing (Dragons of Safe Haven #2) by Julia Huni

Title: A Blacksmith's Guide to Dragon-Rearing

Series: Dragons of Safe Haven #2

Previous book in this series: A Dragon Rider's Guide to Retirement

Author: Julia Huni

Genre: Adult, cozy fantasy

Publication date: March 31st, 2026

Published by: IPH Media

Source: eARC for review of author

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Synopsis: Raising dragons is easier than raising a five-year-old. Probably.

Nevan never planned on becoming a dragon rider. He was perfectly content swinging a hammer in the forge—until an injured dragon rider retired to Safe Haven. Now he’s supposed to help train the island’s brand new sea dragon fire brigade. That means long days, soaked clothing, and a growing suspicion that dragons like to play matchmaker.

Franisa has her hands full keeping her bakery--and her daughter--in one piece, but she still manages to keep an eye on Nevan. After all, she’s known him since childhood—and maybe, just maybe, she’s starting to see the dragon rider in a new light.

But when sparks fly—literally and figuratively—the whole village gets involved. Between curious dragons, nosy neighbors, and one busy little girl, Nevan and Franisa might have to decide if their friendship is ready to turn into something more.

Dragons, fresh bread, and a magical island town—welcome back to Safe Haven.

My rating: ★★★★⯪

This book was just like a warm hug. I loved it!

Review: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Title: Project Hail Mary

Author: Andy Weir

Genre: Adult, sci-fi

Publication date: May 2021

Published by: Ballantine Books

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission – and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn't know that. He can't even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.

All he knows is that he's been asleep for a very, very long time. And he's just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realises that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it's up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.

And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he's got to do it all alone. Or does he?

My rating: ★★★★⯪

I liked this book a whole lot more than I was expecting. Like, I heard it was good, but DAMN.

Review: Spy x Family (Vol. 1) by Tatsuya Endo

Title: Spy x Family: Volume 1

Series: Spy x Family # 1

Author: Tatsuya Endo

Genre: YA, adventure, humor

Publication date: July 2019

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Master spy Twilight is the best at what he does when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions in the name of a better world. But when he receives the ultimate impossible assignment—get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!

Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn’t know is that the wife he’s chosen is an assassin and the child he’s adopted is a telepath!

My rating: ★★★★★

I love the anime adaptation of the series so much! Around the time I started watching it, I was also wanting to get into more manga, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to start the manga of this series. And unsurprisingly, I loved it!

Review: All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries #1) by Martha Wells

Title: All Systems Red

Series: The Murderbot Diaries #1

Author: Martha Wells

Genre: Adult, sci-fi

Publication date: May 2017

Published by: Tordotcom

Source: Purchased paperback

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Synopsis: "As a heartless killing machine, I was a complete failure."

In a corporate-dominated space-faring future, planetary missions must be approved and supplied by the Company. For their own safety, exploratory teams are accompanied by Company-supplied security androids. But in a society where contracts are awarded to the lowest bidder, safety isn't a primary concern.

On a distant planet, a team of scientists is conducting surface tests, shadowed by their Company-supplied 'droid—a self-aware SecUnit that has hacked its own governor module and refers to itself (though never out loud) as “Murderbot.” Scornful of humans, Murderbot wants is to be left alone long enough to figure out who it is, but when a neighboring mission goes dark, it's up to the scientists and Murderbot to get to the truth.

My rating: ★★★★☆

This book has been on my radar for quite some time, but I decided to finally read it because of the TV adaptation it just got. And I really enjoyed this book, which is unsurprising. Lol.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #464: Quick Read Sort of Month

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Sunday Post #500: Murderbot Weekend

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The Flower Market Reading Challenge

Another Spring reading challenge! 😍 You guys know I'm a sucker for a reading challenge. Lol. This one was created by one of my favorite bloggers, Jane at All She Wrote. Guys, she is so talented! She drew all of the flowers and images herself! 😭 I could never. Lol. Anyway, the challenge is centered around flowers. Each flower corresponds to a specific prompt, and the best part is that there are only 6! The challenge runs until the end of Spring, June 21st, so it's totally doable! Thank you, Jane! 😆

Review: The Haunted Bookstore - Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Vol. 1) by Shinobumaru

Title: The Haunted Bookstore - Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Light Novel Vol. 1)

Series: The Haunted Bookstore - Gateway to a Parallel Universe Light Novel #1

Author: Shinobumaru

Genre: YA, light novel, fantasy

Publication date: June 2019

Published by: Seven Seas

Source: Purchased paperback

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Synopsis: An atmospheric fantasy series for bibliophiles and fans of Japanese ghost stories! (And don’t miss the manga adaptation, also from Seven Seas.)

Kaori lives in an otherworldly bookstore with her adoptive father. Together, they provide books to the strange denizens of the spirit realm. But Kaori's peaceful days come to an end when she rescues an injured boy from the streets--a human, like her, from the mortal realm. The boy's name is Suimei, and he's an exorcist, the natural enemy of all spirits. Can Kaori convince Suimei that the line between human and spirit is far hazier than he thinks? A touching supernatural tale where humanity and Japanese folklore intertwine!

My rating: ★★★⯪☆

“Welcome to the haunted bookstore!" I declared. "It's old, run-down, and a bit cramped, but please make yourself at home.”

This was my first light novel, and tbh, I didn’t really know what to expect. There was something about the writing that I found strange, but I can’t quite place my finger on what exactly it was. It didn’t read like a normal novel, which I guess it shouldn’t because it’s not. Lol. But I did like this! I liked the premise and I could definitely imagine an anime playing in my head as I read.

Review: Sakamoto Days (Vol. 6) by Yuto Suzuki

Title: Sakamoto Days: Vol. 6

Series: Sakamoto Days #6

Previous books in this series: Sakamoto Days #1 | Sakamoto Days #2 | Sakamoto Days #3 | Sakamoto Days #4 | Sakamoto Days #5

Author: Yuto Suzuki

Genre: YA, manga, adventure

Publication date: March 2022

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!

Dangerous serial killers clash with the Order and Sakamoto’s crew clash! As the battles rage on, Sakamoto undergoes an unexpected transformation. Meanwhile, the evil mastermind X reveals his true intent, which sends shock waves through the assassin world!

My rating: ★★★⯪☆

I am obviously still enjoying this series. Lol. It's really fun, has a ton of action, and I just really love the characters. The banter between Lu and Shin, in particular, cracks me up. I love it! 😆

Review: Monsters and Men (Five Ghosts Vol. 3) by Frank J. Barbiere

Title: Monsters and Men

Series: Five Ghosts Vol. 3

Previous book in this series: The Haunting of Fabian Gray (#1) | Lost Coastlines (#2)

Author: Frank J. Barbiere

Illustrator: Chris Mooneyham

Genre: Adult, comic book, fantasy

Publication date: August 2015

Published by: Image Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: The critically acclaimed literary pulp adventure continues! Fabian Gray journeys to Eastern Europe on a quest to save his closest ally while battling his own inner-demons.

My rating: ★★★★☆

This volume was so stressful! So many bad things happened to both Fabian and Sebastian, and I was not okay 😭 And on top of it all, they still haven't gotten Silvia back.

Review: The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer

Title: The Caretaker

Author: Marcus Kliewer

Genre: Adult, horror

Publication date: April 21st 2026

Published by: Atria/Emily Bestler Books/12:01 Books

Source: eARC from publishers via Netgalley

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Synopsis: Follow the Rites...

Nothing less than the survival of humanity is at stake.

From Marcus Kliewer, a new “titan of the macabre and unsettling” (Erin A. Craig, #1 New York Times bestselling author), comes a supernatural horror about a young woman who accepts a caretaking job from Craigslist, only to discover the position has consequences far greater—and more dangerous—than she ever could have imagined.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITY:
Caretaker urgently needed. Three days of work. Competitive pay. Serious applicants ONLY.

Macy Mullins can’t say why the job posting grabbed her attention—it had the pull of a fisherman’s lure, barbed hook and all—vaguely ominous. But after an endless string of failed job interviews, she's not exactly in the position to be picky. She has rent to pay, groceries to buy, and a younger sister to provide for.

Besides, it’s only three days’ work…

Three days, cooped up in a stranger’s house, surrounded by Oregon Coast wilderness.

What starts as a peculiar side gig soon becomes a waking nightmare. An incomprehensible evil may dwell on this property—and Macy Mullins might just be the only thing standing between it, and the rest of humanity.

Follow the Rites...

Follow the Rites...

Follow the Rites...

..--- / ..... / ---..

My rating: ★★★★☆

This book had me hooked right from the beginning because that opening was SUPER creepy. I loved it!

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #463: It Was SO Cute, I Can't Get Over It

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Sunday Post #499: Nothing But Superheroes and Zombies

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Review: Predatory Natures by Amy Goldsmith

Title: Predatory Natures

Author: Amy Goldsmith

Genre: YA, horror

Publication date: July 2025

Published by: Delacorte Press

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: A teen girl’s dream job aboard a luxury train derails when she discovers the strange cargo being transported—a mysterious and beautiful greenhouse—but its flowering façade may hide deadly thorns beneath, in this atmospheric and lush novel from the author of Those We Drown.

When Lara Williams gets a summer job aboard the luxury train the Banebury, she thinks she’s landed a five-star escape from her past. Even after she learns that her ex-friend Rhys, who she definitely did not have feelings for before their relationship imploded, is one of her coworkers, she’s determined to make things work.

But on the first day of their journey, the trip takes a strange turn. Two mysterious carriages filled with an array of beautiful and rare plants are attached to the Banebury in the middle of the night.

And with them comes a pair of siblings. Wealthy, mysterious, and charismatic, Gwen and Gwydion claim the plants they’re transporting are for research, but Lara can’t shake the feeling that there’s something . . . otherworldly about the strange blooms. Something that will stop at nothing to ensure the Banebury never reaches its destination.

Soon Lara will learn: You can’t outrun your troubles. You have to grab them by their roots. And if she can’t unearth the secrets of the Banebury, they might drag her down for good. . . .

My rating: ★★★★☆

I really enjoyed this book! One of the first things that caught my attention was the setting of the book: on a train! That’s so fun! I hardly read books set on trains! That, plus the fact that there was a potentially killer garden onboard? I was IN!

Review: Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades #1) by Mai Corland

Title: Five Broken Blades

Series: The Broken Blades #1

Author: Mai Corland

Genre: Adult, high fantasy

Publication date: May 2024

Published by: Entangled: Red Tower Books

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: It’s the season
for treason…

The king of Yusan must die.

The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the God King Joon.

He has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined…or sold.

And now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness―from the hired hitman seeking atonement, a lovely assassin who seeks freedom, or even the prince banished for his cruel crimes. None can resist the sweet, icy lure of vengeance.

They can agree on murder.

They can agree on treachery.

But for these five killers―each versed in deception, lies, and betrayal―it’s not enough to forge an alliance. To survive, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other…but only one can take the crown.

Let the best liar win.

My rating: ★★★★☆

I really loved the concept of this book! Just a group of characters with different characters coming together to achieve a mutual goal: kill the king. I’m such a sucker for that sort of stuff!

Review: Lost Coastlines (Five Ghosts Vol. 2) by Frank J. Barbiere

Title: Lost Coastlines

Series: Five Ghosts Vol. 2

Previous book in this series: The Haunting of Fabian Gray

Author: Frank J. Barbiere

Illustrator: Chris Mooneyham

Genre: Adult, comic book, fantasy

Publication date: July 2014

Published by: Image Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: In 'Lost Coastlines', Fabian joins his old flame Jezebel on a trip across the sea to Japan and the mythical Island of Dreams. On their perilous journey they'll encounter pirates and a dark shadow from Fabian's past.

My rating: ★★★☆☆

In this volume, Fabian and Sebastian continue trying to find a way to bring back Silvia. Specifically, they head to an island in search of dreamstone, because that might be the key to bringing her back.

Review: We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer

Title: We Used to Live Here

Author: Marcus Kliewer

Genre: Adult, horror

Publication date: June 2024

Published by: Atria/Emily Bestler Books

Source: Borrwed from library

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Synopsis: As a young, queer couple who flip houses, Charlie and Eve can’t believe the killer deal they’ve just gotten on an old house in a picturesque neighborhood. As they’re working in the house one day, there’s a knock on the door. A man stands there with his family, claiming to have lived there years before and asking if it would be alright if he showed his kids around. People pleaser to a fault, Eve lets them in.

As soon as the strangers enter their home, inexplicable things start happening, including the family’s youngest child going missing and a ghostly presence materializing in the basement. Even more weird, the family can’t seem to take the hint that their visit should be over. And when Charlie suddenly vanishes, Eve slowly loses her grip on reality. Something is terribly wrong with the house and with the visiting family—or is Eve just imagining things?

My rating: ★★★★☆

Almost everything about the house, from its origin to its chain of ownership, was a mystery.

This book was weird but in the best way possible. Lol.

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #462: I Did It

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Sunday Post #498: The Hyperfixation Continues

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Quarterly Update: 2026 Reading Challenges

I have not done a quarterly update before, at least when it comes to reading challenges. But I feel like I'm doing really well this year and I wanted to take a look. Lol.

2026 Quarter Year Crisis Book Tag

It's time to check in and see how I'm doing on all things reading. This tag was created by Rosin’s Reading.

April 2026 TBR

Guys, I almost didn't complete my March TBR because I was so locked into playing Resident Evil Requiem 😅 But I did it! I really focused on reading these last couple of days, and I read everything! (I also just finished RER a couple of minutes ago, and I am not okay 😭 I don't think a video game has ever given me a hangover before 😢 I loved it though!)

Monthly Wrap-Up: March 2026

This month I read 9 books and a total of 2683 pages, that about 400 pages less than the previous month. But it's fine because last month was the odd month where I read incessantly 😅 I was also very distracted by the new Resident Evil game this month 🤭

• 6 were full-length novels, 2 manga, and 1 anthology
• 4 were part of a series, and 5 were standalones
• I started 1 series, caught up on 1, and abandoned 1
• 8 were finished copies and 1 ARC
• 7 were physical books, and 2 were ebooks
• 1 was 5 stars, 4 were 4.5 stars, 3 were 4 stars, and 1was 3.5 stars
• All 9 were traditionally published
• 5 were by authors I've previously read, and 4 were new to me
• 6 were adult books, and 3 were YA books
• All 9 were fiction
• 2 were action, 6 horror, and 1 paranormal romance

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #461: Some Sacrifices...

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Sunday Post #497: He Has Taken Over My Life... And I'm Okay With That

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The ‘I Should Have Read That Book’ Tag

For some reason, my picks for this tag ended up being mostly throwbacks 😅 Which is appropriate because this tag is also quite old. Lol. Anyway, it was fun! I found this tag at a GREAT read, and it was created by Beth at BooksNest.

Review: Dead Fake (Bleak Haven #1) by Vincent Ralph

Title: Dead Fake

Series: Bleak Haven #1

Author: Vincent Ralph

Genre: YA, horror, mystery thriller

Publication date: January 2026

Published by: Wednesday Books

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Would you Swipe to Die?

When the new craze takes over Bleak Haven High, Ava Wilson refuses to join in. As the niece of an infamous murderer, it’s the last thing she needs.

The mysterious website allows people to view their own ‘death’ – an AI generated version of their final slasher-movie-moments. But, when some of her classmates’ deepfakes are replicated in real life, Ava can either catch the killer... or be the next victim.

My rating: ★★★★⯪

I freaking loved this book! And the main reason why is because it gave me modern Fear Street vibes! You guys know I LOVE Fear Street!

Review: Sakamoto Days (Vol. 5) by Yuto Suzuki

Title: Sakamoto Days: Vol. 5

Series: Sakamoto Days #5

Previous books in this series: Sakamoto Days #1 | Sakamoto Days #2 | Sakamoto Days #3 | Sakamoto Days #4

Author: Yuto Suzuki

Genre: YA, manga, adventure

Publication date: January 2022

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!

The situation is fraught during the casino battle between Sakamoto’s staff and the Chinese triad. Can they protect Lu and get info on the bounty?! To make matters worse, the very worst assassins from overseas are gunning for Sakamoto!

My rating: ★★★★☆

In the last volume, we saw the arrival of Wutang, who worked for the Triad and came to take Lu back. Thus ensued some fun shenanigans that would determine Lu's fate. Spoiler alert:

The Triad turned on Wutang and now he's ALSO working in Sakamoto's store 🤣

Review: The Haunting of Fabian Gray (Five Ghosts Vol. 1) by Frank J. Barbiere

Title: The Haunting of Fabian Gray

Series: Five Ghosts Vol. 1

Author: Frank J. Barbiere

Illustrator: Chris Mooneyham

Genre: Adult, comic book, fantasy

Publication date: September 2013

Published by: Image Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: After a tragic encounter with an artifact known as "The Dreamstone," infamous treasure hunter Fabian Gray was possessed by five literary ghosts and has been granted access to their unique abilities.

My rating: ★★★★☆

I have had this comic book on my TBR for YEARS, but I'm glad that I finally got around to it because I really enjoyed it!

Review: All Shall Mourn (None Shall Sleep #3) by Ellie Marney

Title: All Shall Mourn

Series: None Shall Sleep #3

Previous books in this series: None Shall Sleep (#1) | Some Shall Break (#2)

Author: Ellie Marney

Genre: YA, mystery thriller

Publication date: February 2025

Published by: Black Hand Press

Source: Purchased with gift card

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Synopsis: The third and final book in the None Shall Sleep Sequence.

Simon Gutmunsson is on the loose... Since the disastrous events of the College Killer case, the FBI is coming to terms with the fact that while catching one sociopath, they've released another. Chillingly manipulative, frighteningly intelligent, and wholly insane, Simon Gutmunsson is the worst of the worst. Now he's free, and on the run with his twin sister Kristin, and nobody in the FBI is smart enough to keep up...

Travis Bell's last investigation for FBI Behavioral Science nearly killed him. Supported by family and his partner Emma Lewis, now Travis just needs to get back on his feet. But Emma has been recruited to help the FBI hunt the ultimate sociopath, Simon Gutmunsson, and there's no way Travis is letting her go into this battle alone...

Emma Lewis has gained some perspective on life, and as her emotional walls come down, she realizes that only by working as a perfect team will she and Travis have any chance of beating the Gutmunsson twins at their own terrifying game. So in a journey that will take them from Moroccan souks to Mexican Day of the Dead celebrations, the stage is set for Simon and Kristin and Emma and Travis to meet up in an epic final showdown.

My rating: ★★★⯪☆

What in the Flowers in the Attic was this book?

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #460: So, That Didn't Go According to Plan...

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Sunday Post #496: Project Hail Mary Weekend

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Review: Sakamoto Days (Vol. 4) by Yuto Suzuki

Title: Sakamoto Days: Vol. 4

Series: Sakamoto Days #4

Previous books in this series: Sakamoto Days #1 | Sakamoto Days #2 | Sakamoto Days #3

Author: Yuto Suzuki

Genre: YA, manga, adventure

Publication date: November 2010

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!

The race to rescue Lu takes Sakamoto and Shin deep into an underground lab. However, they’re not the only ones there on a mission—the legendary members of the ORDER are there as well to investigate the mysterious X!

My rating: ★★★★☆

This volume wraps up the story from the last one, where Sakamoto and Shin go rescue Lu after she was mistakenly thought to be Shin.. Somehow? Lol. That entire story and the fight sequences in that lab were so good! I really enjoyed it! There was this one guy with the stitches and the weapons... absolutely horrific! 😰 I loved it!

Review- Camp Half-Blood Confidential: Your Real Guide to the Demigod Training Camp by Rick Riordan

Title: Camp Half-Blood Confidential: Your Real Guide to the Demigod Training Camp

Series: Camp Half-Blood Chronicles | Percy Jackson and the Olympians | Heroes of Olympus

Author: Rick Riordan

Genre: Middle Grade, Greek mythology

Publication date: May 2017

Published by: Disney Hyperion

Source: Purchased hardcover

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Synopsis: In response to an awful camp orientation video created by the god Apollo, Percy Jackson and other residents of Camp Half-Blood answer such questions as “What is this place?” and “Do I get to keep the T-shirt?” Newbies can check out the section on the Divine Cabins, read up on Magical Landmarks, and consult the chapter of Training Arenas. But Camp Half-Blood Confidential explores much more than just the buildings and grounds. It includes info that can only be learned from those who live there.

For instance, campers do not always co-exist in peace and harmony. The camp is not run with superior efficiency. Prophecies do not flow forth with great regularity. Sprinkled throughout are stories from heroes who have called Camp Half-Blood home or just passed through on their way to places unknown. Chiron himself introduces the book with a brief history of training based on his millennia of experience. And, of course, there are divine words of wisdom from the god Apollo himself, because . . . well, because the demigod authors would prefer not to be struck down, thank you very much.

My rating: ★★★★☆

You hold in your hands the definitive guide to life here at our beloved Greek demigod training facility. It's written for demigods by demigods, which means you get the inside, behind-the-scenes scoop on just about everything.

This was a fun book! And it was funny because before this book, Apollo had done an orientation video for new campers to watch, and apparently, it was quite... something 😂

It's Monday! What Are You Reading? #459: Rites, Killers, and Possible Hauntings

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Sunday Post #495: Stressing and Destressing

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Library Springtime Reading Challenge

I went to my library last week, as I do most weeks 😆 and I saw that they had a Spring reading challenge! I was so excited! They always have reading challenges in the Summer, but I believe this is the first time they have one in the springtime. So I obviously had to join because I don't have nearly enough challenges going on right now (lie lol).

Review: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson

Title: Warbreaker

Series: Cosmere #5 (can be read as a standalone)

Author: Brandon Sanderson

Genre: Adult, high fantasy

Publication date: June 2009

Published by: Tor

Source: Freebie from author's website

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Synopsis: From #1 New York Times bestselling author Brandon Sanderson, Warbreaker is the story of two sisters, who happen to be princesses, the God King one of them has to marry, the lesser god who doesn't like his job, and the immortal who's still trying to undo the mistakes he made hundreds of years ago.

Their world is one in which those who die in glory return as gods to live confined to a pantheon in Hallandren's capital city and where a power known as BioChromatic magic is based on an essence known as breath that can only be collected one unit at a time from individual people.

By using breath and drawing upon the color in everyday objects, all manner of miracles and mischief can be accomplished. It will take considerable quantities of each to resolve all the challenges facing Vivenna and Siri, princesses of Idris; Susebron the God King; Lightsong, reluctant god of bravery, and mysterious Vasher, the Warbreaker.

My rating: ★★★★⯪

Brandon Sanderson has done it again with the amazing world-building and cool magic system.