☕️ Hi guys, I hope you’re having a wonderful day!. here I am with a new WWW Wednesday (originally hosted by A Daily Rhythm, and revived by Taking on a World of Words, where I’ll share with you the books that I’ve finished, my current and upcoming readings, and so chat a little about them ☕️
This meme tries to answer the following three questions:
What are you currently reading?
What did you finish recently reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?
Each of Us a Desert by Mark Oshiro
From the award-winning author Mark Oshiro comes a powerful fantasy novel about finding home and falling in love amidst the dangers of a desert where stories come to life.
Xochital is destined to wander the desert alone, speaking her troubled village’s stories into its arid winds. Her only companions are the blessed stars above and enimagic lines of poetry magically strewn across dusty dunes.
Her one desire: to share her heart with a kindred spirit.
One night, Xo’s wish is granted—in the form of Emilia, the cold and beautiful daughter of the town’s murderous mayor. But when the two set out on a magical journey across the desert, they find their hearts could be a match… if only they can survive the nightmare-like terrors that arise when the sun goes down.
Fresh off of Anger Is a Gift’s smashing success, Oshiro branches out into a fantastical direction with their new YA novel, The Stars Around Us.
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Well, this is certainly a super unexpected read for this month, but I couldn’t resist the promise. Tor Teen’s publicity manager contacted me because they’re sending copies of this ARC for Latina readers/bloggers/influencers, so that we can all read and talk about Each of Us a Desert, an own-voices story. It’s an immense pleasure and honor to be able to be part of this initiative, so I couldn’t refuse and I simply adore being able to support more Latino authors with their projects, so it’s a pleasure.
I go like more than 100 pages in this beautiful book, I’m enjoying it SO SO much, although I know it sounds very original, I didn’t think that I would be this hooked with the plot itself. It’s one of the most unique books I’ve read this year and it’s already a fact.
To summarize a little in the book we follow a girl named Xochitl, who lives in a little town in the desert and she’s what they call a “cuentista” who would be a storyteller. This means that all those people who carry a big burden on them and want to feel relieved and be forgiven by Solís, who’s like a god, I really don’t know yet, they tell their stories to Xochitl and so she has the ability to give them to the desert itself. If these people don’t tell their stories to Xochitl, then they’re chased and tormented by a kind of dark beings. It’s a VERY incredible concept and I’m very excited to continue reading and then bring you my full thoughts. The books come out on September 15th, if you’re curious, but I’ll bring you EVERYTHING you need to know about next week. I’m very excited to share it with you!
Soul of the Sword (Shadow of the Fox #2) by Julie Kagawa
One thousand years ago, a wish was made to the Harbinger of Change and a sword of rage and lightning was forged. Kamigoroshi. The Godslayer. It had one task: to seal away the powerful demon Hakaimono.
Now he has broken free.
Kitsune shapeshifter Yumeko has one task: to take her piece of the ancient and powerful scroll to the Steel Feather temple in order to prevent the summoning of the Harbinger of Change, the great Kami Dragon who will grant one wish to whomever holds the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. But she has a new enemy now. The demon Hakaimono, who for centuries was trapped in a cursed sword, has escaped and possessed the boy she thought would protect her, Kage Tatsumi of the Shadow Clan.
Hakaimono has done the unthinkable and joined forces with the Master of Demons in order to break the curse of the sword and set himself free. To overthrow the empire and cover the land in darkness, they need one thing: the Scroll of a Thousand Prayers. As the paths of Yumeko and the possessed Tatsumi cross once again, the entire empire will be thrown into chaos.
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I’m already creating a bond with the characters and I love that, I adore each one of them, but especially Okame, he’s my absolute favorite! In this sequel, although I enjoyed it a lot, I felt that it took me a bit of work to go through it, and even when I was interested in the plot the fact that there’s a lot of travel from one place to another makes it quite descriptive and slow. Keeping that aside, it’s a great book, I enjoyed the fight scenes and I liked having this new point of view so dark and intense, I think it gives a deeper depth to the plot and also gives it a creepy vibe. Above all, and what I enjoyed the most were two aspects, and I’ll speak more in-depth in my review very soon, but in summary, I LOVE to know more and more about Japanese mythology & culture, I think they creatures I saw here are the most creepy beings EVER, but it’s a factor that I really enjoyed and on the other hand, there’s a romance happening in this book that has ALL my attention, I just loved it, and you know that is difficult for me, so I feel super happy with it.
I really liked the ending, it left me quite worried and expectant, so I can’t wait to grab the third book as soon as I can, to find out how this story ends!
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1) by Suzanne Collins
WINNING MEANS FAME AND FORTUNE.
LOSING MEANS CERTAIN DEATH.
THE HUNGER GAMES HAVE BEGUN. . . .
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and once girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.
Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister’s place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before—and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weight survival against humanity and life against love.
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The time has come, guys! I’ve already said this a thousand times but I will repeat it because it’s real, lol, I’m SUPER EXCITED!! I think this will be a super interesting experience to live with you, I’m excited to share my thoughts and to chat about it. As some of you already know, I’ve seen the movies and I like them a lot, so I have some idea about how the books are, but obviously and as everyone knows, the movies leave a lot out, so I’m excited to get into the characters’ heads and know how they think and know them more deeply, and I’m also excited about the idea of knowing a plot that’s so loved and well known.
I hope you’re also excited for me and for discussing our thoughts in my post where I’ll be uploading each one of my reviews and my conclusion on the entire series.
Wish me luck & I hope I love it as much as everyone else did!
Each of us a desert sounds kinda intriguing but also kinda terrifiying? I don’t know, I love the idea of the desert but it also sounds like there is a lot of metaphores in this.
Oh, to read the Hunger Games for the first time again. It’s definitely different, you just can’t put every little detail from a book into a movie but I always like to list the Hunger Games as THE movies that stayed pretty close to the books. Although I think the books convey a little more feeling. I’m really curious what you will think of it. 🙂
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Yes, totally! It’s definitetly creepy and quite graphic to my surprise. Still, I’m enjoying it a lot, we’ll see how it ends.😊
I’m glad you enjoy the movies too! I can’t wait to finally start the trilogy, I think it will be a lot of fun 🥰👏🏻
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I’m currently reading scythe and I am liking it so far. I’ve read the hunger games and I remember really liking the first 2 book in the trilogy
Have a great day 💕
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I’m SO glad you’re enjoying Scythe, it’s an amazing book. I can’t wait to hear your last thoughts once you’re done. 😊
I’m glad to know you’ve enjoyed some books of The Hunger Games, I’m very curious to finally read them myself. Thank you, lovely, Happy reading to you as well ❤️✨
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Scythe is gonna be epic and I’m so happy to be reading it!
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The first time I finished Hunger Games, I immediately started reading it again I loved it so much. Hope you enjoy it just as much, Sofii!
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I’m SO glad to know that!! I can’t wait to read it, it’s going to be a lot of fun being my first experience *fingers crossed* ❤️✨
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Ooo Each of Us a Desert sounds really intriguing! I haven’t heard of it, but I’ll definitely have to check it out 🙂 Your current reading plans look great!!
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So far I’m loving it, it’s darker than I thought it would be, but it’s super unique, we’ll see what happens.😊
Happy Reading, lovely ❤️✨
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I’m so glad you enjoyed Soul of the sword! I hope you enjoy Night of the Dragon too! I loved that book!
I’m currently reading Bind the soul by Annette Marie.
Happy reading!
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I’ll be reading Nigh Of The Dragon as soon as I can!! I love the story, so I’m excited to know how it will end! I hope you’re enjoying your current reading, honey & that you’re having a great month ❤️🥰
Happy Reading for you as well ✨
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Each of Us is a Desert sounds so interesting and unique! I’ve also been debating a reread of The Hunger Games along with Twilight for nostalgia purposes
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So far it’s one of the most unique I’ve read in the year, I’m enjoying it a lot, but we’ll see what happens! 😊
I think it’s the perfect time for a re-reading of both series as new books will be released 🥰
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Each of Us A Desert sounds incredible! I’ll will definitely be looking for that come September:)
MY WWW: https://moonlitbooks.home.blog/2020/05/13/wwwwednesday130520/
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I’m SO glad to know that!! ❤️ I’m enjoying it a lot!
I’ll check your post out, honey 😊
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Enjoy The Hunger Games! Then I WILL be the only person who hasn’t read it 😂
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Oh, NOOO! 😅 I swear I thought I was the only one! it’s never too late to join the party, though 💪🏻
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Very interested to see what you think about the Hunger Games. I read the first book a couple of years ago and felt like I still loved the movie more 😀
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That is so interesting! I’d never heard someone say that they liked the movie better, but I’m glad! I love the movies, so it will be fun to see what I think about the books *fingers crossed* 😄😄
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I didn’t know that Mark Oshiro had another book coming out! I adore him, I’ve been- I guess I could call myself a fan 😂for years. Way back in the day he did a series called Mark Reads Twilight and it was the best thing ever. I’m very excited to read his new book, I also read his book Anger is a Gift last month and I really enjoyed it! 😀
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It makes me happy that you found out about his new book cause of me! It’s such an honor, and so far… I’m loving it! 😍✨ & WOW, that sounds so cool, I’ve never heard of that. I’m glad you enjoyed Anger is a Gift! I’ll add it to my TBR ❤️❤️❤️
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I’m so glad your loving his new book! 😀 I can’t wait to buy it! ❤️
I definitely recommend both Anger is a Gift and Mark Reads Twilight, they are both really good… obviously they are two very different topics but both equally amazing! 😀
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AHHH I JUST STARTED READING THE SHADOW OF THE FOX. I LOVE YUMEKO SO FREAKING MUCH. AND THE DEMONSLAYER. THEY’RE SO WONDERFUL. I hope enjoy the hunger games if you do read it next 😀
-Amber
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OMG, YAY!!! So happy you’re liking it *getting excited* 😍✨
Yumeko is the sweetest EVER, I love her too and especially Okame-san 🥺
I hope you end up enjoying it very much & thanks, darling! Happy Reading ❤️
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Each of Us a Desert sounds incredibly unique and wondrous. I’ll be adding that to the TBR. Especially since you are enjoying it so much! I have yet to dip into the Shadow Fox series yet even though I love Julie Kagawas. I hope to get to it sometime this year or the next haha. And yay! Can’t wait to hear your thought on The Hunger Games. I’ll be re-reading it soon. Just gotta reread Red Rising first LOL.
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And I continue to enjoy it so much, so I’m happy! 😍 and it makes me more happy that you added it to your TBR, it’s really 100% unique! ❤️
I think you’ll love Shadow Of The Fox, so I can’t wait for you to read it and know your thoughts. 😊
I hope you’re enjoying your re-reading and then also of Hunger Games
Happy Reading, love ✨✨✨
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Rereading the first HG was amazing. SUCH a good book. If you’re reading it now, then I can’t wait to see what you think of it. I’m on Mockingjay now! 😀
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I requested Each of uS a desert from Netgalley and hopefully, they grant me a copy. i really wanna read it.
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Sending you all the best energy to be an approved ARC for you!! ❤️ I really die for more people to read it, so far I think it’s one of the most unique stories I’ve read this year 😍✨
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I was approved for four books in the past two days and one of them is Each of Us a Desert. So yay!!!
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I love the Hunger Games. My daughter can finish that book in 2 days. Great story.
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That’s SO amazing!! It makes me happy that she enjoyed them so much, I can’t wait!! 😍😍😍
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I struggled through the second Shadow of the Fox book as well. I’m just starting the third one, and I’m already enjoying it more than the second one!
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Mere, you’re the best! That was all I needed to know, I’m super excited for the third book. 😍 I hope I can read it soon. I hope you end up loving it! ❤️✨
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Each of Us a Desert sounds so good! Happy to hear that you’ve been enjoying it. I am also happy that you enjoyed Soul of the Sword. Okame is my favorite too. I can’t wait to read the third book, hopefully soon!
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I ended up loving Each Of Us to Desert, it’s such a powerful read! 😍 & YAY! #TeamOkame, I can’t wait for the third book, I hope we both LOVE it! ❤️✨
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