November Monthly Wrap Up!

Hello little snowflakes!!  I hope everyone who celebrated had a wonderful Thanksgiving!  I for one am completely still stuffed and plan to never look at turkey again...well until next year ;)  

This month was another amazing one for us filled with super fun blog tours and quite a few awesome books!  Here's how our month broke down...

For the month of November, I didn't tackle as many books as I thought I would. I added 9 completed reads to my bookshelf, but I did get a head start on my holiday reading! Here's my round-up!
Highest rated book -
Soundless by Richelle Mead. Amazing novel!
Lowest rated book -
Underneath Everything by Marcy Beller Paul. Not what I expected. :(
Special feature (most anticipated book, movie or trailer you're excited about) -
December marks the month I re-watch all of the Harry Potter movies, AND I'll be visiting the theme park in the beginning of the month. So, I'm really excited to dive into my annual tradition of Potter-fest!
What's on your tbr for next month-
For the month of December I plan to read more holiday novels and possibly get started on the second installment of Outlander. I can't wait for the next TV season to start!

Highest rated book-
Falling Kingdoms & Rebel Spring by Morgan Rhodes...AMAZING series!!!!
Lowest rated book- 
Calling Maggie May by Anonymous 
Special feature- 
This month I am just excited to spend time with my family and bake, bake, bake!!  
What's on my TBR for next month-
After the Woods by Kim Savage, Gathering Darkness by Morgan Rhodes & Shallow Graves by Kali Wallace!

Highest rated book-
Though November wasn't the best reading month for me because of essays, thesis plans etc., I managed to read a couple of pretty amazing books. During November, I gave five star reviews to HIM by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy (HOT HOCKEY GUYS ALERT!) and AFTER THE WOODS by Kim Savage.
Lowest rated book-
The Weight of Water by Sarah Crossan. It still got three stars though, so not bad at all!
Special feature-
Christmas is quickly coming, which means my favorite time of the year is upon us - THE HALLMARK COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS original movie marathon. I know I am supposed to be this serious film student, but there is just something about these films that I absolutely love. From the films released so far, ONCE UPON A HOLIDAY has been my favorite - it has a runaway princess, cute romance and an extremely handsome leading man.
And now that I have mentioned Hallmark, it is only fitting to mention a new TV show obsession I have, which is Hallmark Channel's original show WHEN CALLS THE HEART. I have been studying North American history this semester, and I love how the setting of this show kind of fits into what I've learned. The budding romance between the leads is to DIE FOR! And the male lead, Daniel Lissing, looks so good in a Mountie uniform.
What's on my TBR for next month-
I don't really know yet about my TBR for the month. All I know is that I at least want to read something Christmas related. So if you know any good Christmas books, leave me a recommendation! I also have THE GIRL FROM EVERYWHERE by Heidi Heilig still waiting on my Kindle and I am hoping to get into that one at some point in December.

Highest rated book-
Carry On by Rainbow Rowell - 5 Stars- So so so good!!
Lowest rated book-
MiNRS by Kevin Sylvester- 3.5 stars- Entertaining and fun!
Special feature-
Star Wars 7 baby!!!
What's on my TBR for next month-
Oblivion by Jennifer L. Armentrout and Untamed by A.G Howard- Gimme Gimme!!

Looks like next month will be filled with Christmas reviews LOL!  I hope everyone had a wonderful month as well and I can't wait to see how our December ends up!

 

October Monthly Wrap Up!

This month was INSANE for us!  We had so many amazing authors dropping by for interviews and some of our favorite guest posts ever!  We are truly exhausted, but wouldn't have traded this past month for anything in the world!  Not even books!  Yes we love our authors that much!  Even with all the Haunting Month excitement we still managed to squeeze in a few good reads this month so here's how October shaked down for us...

Highest Rated Book: 
There’s a tie for this one so I’m listing both.
Nameless by Jennifer Jenkins and The Book of Ivy by Amy Engel
Lowest Rated Book:
I’ve been lucky this month. They’ve all been good.
Special Feature: 
Movie: Love the Coopers (November 2015) I’m ready for some good family comedy. Something light and fun.
Youtube Official Trailer #1:
When four generations of the Cooper clan come together for their annual Christmas Eve celebration, a series of unexpected visitors and unlikely events turn the night upside down, leading them all toward a surprising rediscovery of family bonds and the spirit of the holiday.
My November TBR:
Unforgiven (Fallen #5) by Lauren Kate
The Revolution of Ivy (The Book of Ivy #2) by Amy Engel
Fearless (Avena #3) by Marianne Curley

October was a pretty average month. I didn’t have any standout books that rocked my shelf or any major disappointments. I’ll be finishing the month with about 12 read books, so here’s my recap.
Highest rated book:
From a pool of 4 star books, I’d say Ana of California by Andi Teran was closest to the top. I really enjoyed that one.
Lowest rated book:
My lowest rating was a few 3 star books, but since they weren’t major disappointments, I won’t call out any of them out.
Special feature:
I doubt I’m the only one anticipating the final movie installment for Mockingjay in November. I can’t wait to see it. I wonder what next YA series will capture the attention of the movie industry now that Hunger Games and Divergent are coming to a close.
My November TBR:
For November, I plan to dive into some early holiday reads. Nothing in particular just anything festive and fun.

Highest Rated:
I had a couple of 4 stars this month, but the two that stand out the most are A Madness so Discreet by Mindy McGinnis and Slasher Girls & Monster Boys by April Genevieve Tucholke & authors
Lowest Rated:
My lowest was Calling Maggie May by Anonymous.  I ended up giving this one 0 stars unfortunately. If anyone has read this and wants to explain it please help!
Special Feature:
I am most excited for The Last Witch Hunter with Vin Diesel!  Yes I am a Diesel fan and this movie looks all kinds of spectacular!
My November TBR: 
I hope to read Falling Kingdoms & Rebel Spring by Morgan Rhodes.  I've already started Falling Kingdoms and it is amazing!  I also want to read Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin.

Highest rated book: 
I gave 5 stars to both UNDERWATER by Marisa Reichardt and BLACKHEARTS by Nicole Castroman
Lowest rated book:
Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally
Special feature:
I am obviously very excited about the Star Wars trailer that was released a while ago! I am also dying to see the last Hunger Games film. I have actually been saving Mockingjay part 1 so I can watch them close to each other (yes, I still haven't seen Mockingjay pt.1). I am not a huge fan of this trend of dividing adapted books into two different movies and always when possible I save the first film to be watched close to the release of the second film.
My November TBR:
Winter by Marissa Meyer (OBVIOUSLY!) and Carry On by Rainbow Rowell

Highest rated book:
5 stars for The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa! This was an exciting and amazing finale to a much loved series. It will be missed.
Lowest rated book:
3 stars for Life and Death-Twilight Reimagined. This was an entertaining version, but I still think Bella and Edward had the better story.
Special feature:
I can't wait for The Hunger Games- Mockingjay part 2 to hit theatres next month. It's gonna be epic!
My November TBR:
Up next I'm excited to get my grabby hand on: November 9 by Colleen Hoover and Soundless by Richelle Mead

One more thing before we go.  We want to thank all the amazing authors and publicist that made our Haunting Month a HUGE success.  Our month was totally made and I can't express how thankful we are to each and every one of you.  You are why we blog and why we spend countless hours on our computers reviewing, creating, drafting, begging, pleading, and book chatting for hours with other bloggers, publicists, and friends.  I don't think we could ever truly show how thankful we are so please know that you rocked our October and we are forever grateful to each and every one of you.  

That's a wrap for us! What were your highest rated or lowest rated books? What's on your tbr for next month?? Leave a comment and let us know!

September Monthly Wrap Up!

Hello snowflakes!  We've had quite a few new things happening on our bloggie home like TTT posts, Milka being amazing and taking over our social media (check out our new FaceBook fanpage!) and this is another new addition!  Every month we are going to wrap up our reading and discuss what's up next for us.  Let's get started!

Highest rated

Shadow Queen by Sarah J Mass

Lowest rated

It's a toss up. I'm not sure

Upcoming reads:

Nameless by Jennifer Jenkins

The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa

Jane Unwrapped by Leah and Kate Rooper

I did pretty good for the month of September. I was lucky enough to read two of my most anticipated sequels and will finish the month with about 11 read titles added to my shelf. Here’s how it all stacked up for me.

Highest rated

The Revolution of Ivy by Amy Engel (my review will post later in October – Stay tuned!) – 5 Snowflakes

After You by JoJo Moyes – 5 Snowflakes

Lowest rated

Sweet Ache by K. Bromberg (Adult title) – 2 Snowflakes

Special feature

My special feature for the month is an upcoming release. Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff will be releasing on October 20, 2015. I had the opportunity to read and review this YA SciFi and it was fantastic! Well the exciting news is that the authors will be doing a book tour and one of the stops is in my hometown, so I’m keeping my fingers crossed that I can make the author signing and get to bring back a signed copy for my bookshelf. To see if the Illuminae book tour is coming to your town, here the dates and locations HERE.

Upcoming reads

In the spirit of Halloween, I plan to dive into some creepy reads for the month of October including:

Daughters Unto Devils by Amy Lukavics

Forbidden by Eve Bunting

Highest rated

Ash & Bramble by Sarah Prineas - 4 snowflakes

Lowest rated

Dreamland by Robert L. Anderson - 2 snowflakes

Special Feature:

Very excited to finally get to watch Cinderella! Just watched Mad Max Fury Road and was blown away by how much I enjoyed it!  I'm also looking forward to Halloween & my son's first school parade!

Upcoming reads:

Queen of Shadows  by Sarah J. Mass - finally!!

A Thousand Nights by E.K. Johnson

Velvet Undercover by Teri Brown!

This month I read a few reads outside of my norm and really ended up loving them. I even had a blizzard read!  Here's how my month ended up..

Highest rated: 

These Shallow Graves by Jennifer Donnelly--blizzard read

Lowest rated: 

Nightmares! by Kirsten Miller & Jason Segel--4 snowflakes Not a low rating but the lowest I had =)

Special feature: 

I have to share with you an amazing signing coming up in my hometown!  If you live in Austin you will not want to miss YA Halloween Horror! GENA SHOWALTER, AMY LUKAVICS & KADY CROSS at BookPeople on October 28th at 7 PM!  I know I am definitely going to this creeptastic event!

Upcoming reads:

Traffick by Ellen Hopkins

The Unquiet by Mikaela Evertt

Highest rated:
The Love that Split the World by Emily Henry
Lowest rated:
Man in the Dark by Paul Auster
Special feature: 
The upcoming Supergirl (trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh8MYFadTmQ)
Upcoming reads:
Tonight the Streets are Ours by Leila Sales
Future Perfect by Jen Larsen
Truest by Jackie Lea Sommers

Highest rated:
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas ( 5 stars)
Lowest rated:
The Here and Now by Ann Brashares (3 stars)
Special feature:
Stars Wars 7 movie!!!
Upcoming reads:
The Iron Warrior by Julie Kagawa
The Sword of Summer by Rick Riordan

That's a wrap for us!  What were your highest rated or lowest rated books?  What's on your tbr for next month??  Leave a comment and let us know!