Source: Audiobook, ebook

I basically took off the entire month of November from reading ARCs and writing formal reviews with a couple of exceptions. I’m super surprised by how many books I could read in one month. It was so much fun reading/listening to book after book with basically no pause. And, reading so many different genres was also a blast. Thought I’d post a quick rundown and the rating I gave each one.  Mostly I listened to audiobooks using the Overdrive app with a few ebooks mixed in. Maybe you will find a book or two to add to your TBR.

So, what books did I read?

 

Audiobooks:

• The McCabe Trilogy by Maya Banks (Historical Romance) – 4.5/5 STARS! Ignore the cheesy covers because this series was the bomb diggity. Each book in the trilogy is a different McCabe brother’s love story. These guys a hot Scottish alphas! The narrator did an amazing job voicing these books. She was exceptional  with the Scottish accent to my American ears. FYI- She also narrated Station Eleven, which is a 2015 favorite book.

• Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch (YA Fantasy) – 4.5/5 STARS! This was another fantastic book. I liked it nearly as much as I loved A Court of Thorns and Roses.

• The Distance Between Us by Kasie West – 3.5 STARS A cute and sweet little YA Romance.

• Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins (Mature YA Fantasy) – 5 STARS! Hot damn! I’m kicking myself for not reading this book sooner. I will probably write a series review when I finish the next two books. Top Recommendation!

• Brazen by Maya Banks (Erotica Romance) – 2 STARS This book was a dud and the audio narrator made it even worse. Her voice was robotic, monotone, and lacked emotion.

•  Confess by Colleen Hoover  (New Adult) – 4.5 STARS! A what an unique concept to turn real-life confessions as the main storyline of the novel.

• Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center (Women’s Fiction/Romance) – I gave this one 4 STARS! Erin wrote a full review and issued it 5 STARS.

• Rome by Jay Crownover (New Adult) – 3 STARS This was just an ok audiobook. Rowdy is my favorite so far of the Marked Men series.

• Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake (YA Horror) – 3 STARS This was a good read. However, I sorta lost interest towards the end.

• Covet by Tracey Garvis-Graves (Women’s Fiction) – 5 STARS! Such a real and honest look at the struggles of marriage. I loved it!

• The Shining by Stephen King (Horror/Suspense/Thriller) – 4.5 STARS! This was my first ever Stephen King novel and I wrote a full review.

Ebooks:

• Love Slave for Two: Reunions by Tymber Dalton (Menage Erotica Romance) – 3 STARS I have been taking my sweet time reading this series. It’s a M/F/M trio in a loving and committed relationship. It follows their lives together and the challenges they face.

• If You Dare by Alessandra Torre (erotic suspense) – 4 STARS! I’ve very much enjoyed the entire Deanna Madden series. Check out the full review for If You Dare.

 • Out of the Shadows by Tiffany Snow (Romantic Suspense) – 4 STARS! A good ending to a remarkable trilogy. My full review is coming December 15th.

• The Arrangement by Nora Blackstock (Erotica) – 3 STARS This was a series of 5 short novellas. They were fun reads.

• Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (YA Fantasy) – DNF @ 40%. I tried, I really did. Unfortunately, I was bored and not connecting with the characters.

• Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout (YA Sci-Fi Romance) – DNF I think it had been so long since I read the other books in the series that I simply lost interest in the story.

• Red Rising by Pierce Brown (YA Dystopia) – DNF around 25% I wanted to love this one because it is so popular, however, I couldn’t get down with the catalyst of the story. And, then the direction the plot turned I could tell this wasn’t the book for me.

I think that’s it… LOL! 🙂 What books did you read in November? Any recommendations?

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