May TBR and reading plan

There are a few books I really want to get to in May. I also have some holiday coming up and potentially more time for reading. However, considering the saturation feels I had mid-month in April, I’m not risking it too much in May and only using this TBR as a guide and not set in stone.

I’ve set myself 5 books this month which I hope I’ll read without problems and an additional two if I feel like it. A few of these will be based on the Try A Chapter tag I did last week and got stuck with another 5 books to read, lol.

Again the link for each book title brings you to their GoodReads page where you can read the synopsis. Enjoy!

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From My ARC Shelf

All my ARCs are provided with thanks by NetGalley and their publishers. Thank you!

Runebinder by Alex R Kahler – I found this interesting firstly because of its Viking style dystopian setting, or something. Secondly, because the main character is gay and doesn’t explain himself, which I feel occurs a lot lately. If you are LGBT+, do you walk around explaining to yourself why you feel the way you do? Not very likely. So why do they have to do it in books? Anyway, I hope this will be a refreshing read. I will definitely do a review of this.

Mirage by Somaiya Daud – The main character is kidnapped to be the body double of a hated princess, that she also hates, set in space. I mean, DRAMA! Another review to come.

Bones and Bourbon by Dorian Graves – This sounds funny and I have already started it. A half-huldra Ritz is sharing his body with a bone-controlling spirit who likes to take him on joy rides (lol). His brother Jarrod tries to release him from this possession but ends up with a fairy curse as a paranormal investigator along with his boyfriend. They are both running from carnivorous unicorns, possessive spirits, parents, paranormal world, and hopefully make it out alive, or sober. I really hope this is funny! Definitely reviewing this!

The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang – Asian based fantasy with shamanism magic and old angry gods – and that is all I need *request ARC* 😁 I have also heard there is some LGBT+ stuff in here, not entirely sure what, who or to what extent, but bound to be interesting.

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From My Physical Shelf

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey – I borrowed this book from a friend over Christmas and I havent gotten to it yet. Now she is visiting at the end of May so I really need to read it before then so I can give it back.

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I Need To Finish Already!

None this month. I’m on top of things! Well done me!!

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Hoping To Get To

Thief’s Magic by Trudi Canavan – Part of the Try a Chapter Tag. I mean sorcerer-archaeologists! Do I need to say more?

The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima – Part of the Try a Chapter Tag. I got quite emotionally invested during that first chapter so I’m hoping I can get to this sometime this month.

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote – Part of the ReadHarder 2018 challenge in the category of True Crime.

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New releases this month I want to read

War Storm by Victoria Aveyard – 4th book in the Red Queen series. I’m very much looking forward to this release! I have pre-ordered it on audiobook and it will be available to download on the 15th May. Good thing I’m going on holiday on the 16th 😁

A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J Maas – I ordered the Illumicrate Starfall box with a paperback version! When I’m writing this I know the shipping will start on Wednesday the 2nd May. Fingers crossed it won’t be delayed 🤞 So if anyone is interested, I can do an unboxing blog of that when it arrives. Let me know.

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So that’s it guys! Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Have you read any of these before? What did you think? No spoilers, please!

Now you’ll excuse me but I have reading to do…