March Wrap Up

This wasn't a great reading month for me in terms of quality and I was in a slump in the beginning of the month but I did still manage to get a decent amount of reading done! :) Hopefully I will do better next month but it is nearing the end of my final semester so I am really not sure :/

Speaking of final semester, I only have 2 weeks of school left!!! It is really surreal and it feels like I just entered uni not too long ago. Now I feel like a real adult, having to think about jobs and moving out etc. I am really excited though, its a brand new chapter! :D Uni was fun while it lasted but I am ready to be out in the real world, I am ready for the challenge~

I am currently making good progress on my current Goodreads challenge so I decided to extend it from 50 books this year to 80! :) I've never read more than 50 books in a year before but I really want to try and push myself. This seems pretty doable at the rate that I am reading. Wish me luck!

I READ 7 BOOKS THIS MONTH

Total: 6 Full Length Novels & 1 Graphic Novel

In reading order:

      

Favourite book: Falling Kingdoms was amazing!! It exceeded my expectations.

Best Cover: All of the covers are actually pretty good! :)

Wish I did not Read: The Program was a real disappointment, I didn't like how depression was portrayed in it and it seemed to be using the interesting topic of mental illnesses just to increase it marketability. It is really just a typical YA dystopian with a focus on the romance.

Most Surprising: The Graveyard Book Volume 1 - I was expecting a dark and creepy story but it is so much more than that!! I loved this and savoured every page of amazing art and storytelling. Can't wait to get my hands on the sequel!

2015 CHALLENGES UPDATE

The goal is to track the number of pages you read and hit your goal for the year. (Hosted by: Avanti Ciera)
My goal: Multi-Diamond 10,001+ pages

March: 2,629 Pages

Total: 9, 557 Pages

The goal is to read a book of each letter of the alphabet. (Hosted by: Escape with Dolly Cass)

12/26 Complete!

Various points are awarded for reading and completing a series.
(Hosted by: Novel Heartbeat and Writer Grrl Reads)
My Goal: 50 points

March:

• Sequels: Ignite Me (2 points)
• Completing a series: Shatter Me Trilogy (10 points)

Grand total: 21 points

The goal is to read a certain number of fantasy books in 2015.

(Hosted by: Alexa Loves Books & Hello, Chelly)

My Goal: 40 fantasy books

March: 5

Current progress: 17/40

Do share your March Wrap Up links below, I love looking at what everyone managed to read this month! :)
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The Sunday Post #5 & February Wrap Up

The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted by Kimba @ Caffeinated Book Reviewer. It’s a chance to share News. A post to recap the past week, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up for the week on our blog.

You can read a little about my life update and take a look at my haul this week if you head over to my Stacking the Shelves post posted yesterday! :)

LAST WEEK ON THE BLOG

• Review: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
• Waiting on Wednesday #4
• Review: Saga #1
• Feature & Follow Friday #3: What would I save in a fire?
• Stacking the Shelves #8 (February 28th)

THIS WEEK ON THE BLOG

• Review: Unravel Me by Tahereh Mafi
• Top Ten Tuesday #3
• Waiting on Wednesday #5
• Review: Explorer: The Mystery Boxes by Kibuishi Kazu
• Feature & Follow Friday #4
• Stacking the Shelves #9 & The Sunday Post #6
• Review: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson

I READ 13 BOOKS THIS MONTH

Total: 5 Full Length Novels, 2 Novellas, 5 Graphic Novels, 1 DNF
In reading order:

Favourite book: Unravel Me, loved everything about it. Reviewing this next week! :)
Best Cover: The Final Empire, loved the art style and the minimal use of colours. It looks so classy and unlike the typical high fantasy covers :)
Wish I did not Read: Seeker! Yes this was my DNF of the month, I just did not have the patience to get through it. Check out my review here.
Most Surprising: Maus I & II, I did not expect to love it as much as I did and to learn so much about history and war through a graphic novel. Highly recommend this duology!
Giggles: Explorer: The Mystery Boxes, a few short stories in there got me giggling in the library :P The stories were genius, had beautiful art and entertaining!

2015 CHALLENGES UPDATE

The goal is to track the number of pages you read and hit your goal for the year. (Hosted by: Avanti Ciera)
My goal: Diamond 8,001-10,000 pages

January + February: 6,928 Pages

I actually read more this month! I will probably increase my goal next month if I continue reading at this rate :)

The goal is to read a book of each letter of the alphabet. (Hosted by: Escape with Dolly Cass)

10/26 Complete!

Various points are awarded for reading and completing a series.
(Hosted by: Novel Heartbeat and Writer Grrl Reads)
My Goal: 50 points

February:

• Novellas: Destroy Me, Fracture Me (2 points)
• Sequels: Unravel Me (2 points)

Grand total: 9 points

The goal is to read a certain number of fantasy books in 2015.
(Hosted by: Alexa Loves Books & Hello, Chelly)
My Goal: 20 fantasy books

February: 7
Current progress: 12/20

Probably going to increase this goal next month too!

MARCH TBR

The Walls Around Us: For review! The Well of Ascension: Really enjoyed The Final Empire and I can't wait to see how the story unfolds :) The Ocean at the End of the Lane: I need to read a Neil Gaiman book. Red Queen: So many people love this and I can't wait to check it out too!
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Monthly Roundup #1 (May)

One more day to June! This month passed in a whirl and here is a May Roundup post in case you missed anything. Also, I noticed that I am getting more followers! Thank you everyone for your support! :))) Its been an amazing 2 months of book blogging.

MAY REVIEWS

MAY STATISTICS

Books read: 12

Books reviewed: 9

CHALLENGE UPDATES 

I might extend my goal if I managed to hit the big 50 by the end of July! :)

I am left with 12 letters to complete this challenge!

I still have a long ways to go for this. I am only done with 1/10 books.

You can view the list of books for the Reading challenge and Recommendation Challenge here.

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