O.W.L.s Magical Readathon - Hogwarts Librarian Career Path (TBR) - April 2019

O.W.L.s Magical Readathon - Hogwarts Librarian Career Path (TBR) - April 2019

G over at BookRoast is hosting round 2 of the O.W.L.s Magical Readathon. This time she has come up with a career path for us to choose to follow. This is an excellent idea and I am living for it. I am was stuck between being a Professor or a Librarian but the thought of being a Hogwarts Librarian won out this time around. I love that the readathon is a whole month and had some much fun putting together my TBR. I am an over achiever so this time I am hoping to complete all twelve OWLS but we will see how I get on. I reach my career goals I need the following subjects - Ancient Runes, Arithmancy, Defence Against the Dark Arts, History of Magic and Transfiguration. 

My April TBR

• History of Magic - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
• Muggle Studies - Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan
• Transfiguration - Simon vs The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becki Albertalli
• Potions - The School for Good & Evil - Quests For Glory by Soman Chainani
• Ancient Runes - Princess and the Fangirl by Ashley Poston
• Astronomy - Star Wars - Return of the Padawan by Jeffery Brown
• Care of Magical Creatures - The Clockwork Scarab
• Herbology -  A Curse So Dark & Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer
• Charms - Wrong to Need You by Alisa Rai
• Divination - Obsidio by Ami Kaufman and Jay Kristoff
• Defence Against the Dark Arts - Red Rising by Pierce Brown
• Arithmancy - Dating You / Hating You by Christina Lauren

The Last Ever After (The School for Good and Evil #3) by Soman Chainani

The Last Ever After - 4.25 Stars

Synopsis

This is an alternate cover edition for 9780007502868

In the epic conclusion to Soman Chainani’s New York Times bestselling series, The School for Good and Evil, everything old is new again as Sophie and Agatha fight the past as well as the present to find the perfect end to their story.

As A World Without Princes closed, the end was written and former best friends Sophie and Agatha went their separate ways. Agatha was whisked back to Gavaldon with Tedros and Sophie stayed behind with the beautiful young School Master.

But as they settle into their new lives, their story begs to be re-written, and this time, theirs isn’t the only one. With the girls apart, Evil has taken over and the villains of the past have come back to change their tales and turn the world of Good and Evil upside down.

Readers around the world are eagerly awaiting the third book in The School for Good and Evil series, The Last Ever After. This extraordinary conclusion delivers more action, adventure, laughter, romance and fairy tale twists and turns than you could ever dream of!

Review

Wow what a conclusion. Loved the continuation of the story of Agatha and Sophie. Was also glad that some questions, that I had were finally tied up. Cannot wait to start the Camelot years.

A World Without Princes (The School for Good and Evil #2) by Soman Chainani

A World Without Princes - 4.25 Stars

Synopsis

After saving themselves and their fellow students from a life pitched against one another, Sophie and Agatha are back home again, living happily ever after. But life isn't exactly a fairytale. When Agatha secretly wishes she'd chosen a different happy ending with Prince Tedros, the gates to the School for Good and Evil open once again. But Good and Evil are no longer enemies and Princes and Princesses may not be what they seem, as new bonds form and old ones shatter.

Review

I was happy to back in this world again. I read book 1 a few years back and never got back around to reading this series. I am so glad that I did. I loved the tale of Agatha and Sophie. This was interesting new take on the school for good and evil. Once again I loved the writing style and the way the authors makes you cry and laugh at times. Highly recommend this series.

Twice Magic (The Wizards of Once #2) by Cressida Cowell

Twice Magic - 5 Stars

Synopsis

This was once the story of a young boy Wizard and a young girl Warrior who had been taught since birth to hate each other like poison.

But now, the boy Wizard and girl Warrior have been brought together in the Badwoods and they have witnessed the shocking consequences of the Stone That Takes Away Magic. They will need to cast aside their differences once more--for an Evil Spell has broken free.

It's up to Xar and Wish to find the ingredients. But it means entering dangerous territory unannounced...

Cressida Cowell brings her trademark wit to this spellbinding sequel, along with the stunning artwork and heartfelt adventure that has made her beloved around the world, weaving a story that is sure to transport readers to a world that will enchant and bewitch them.

Review

Twice magic indeed. These stories are divine. I loved listening to the audiobook, once again narrated by David Tennant. I highly recommend this series. Cannot wait for book 3.

A Duke by Default (Reluctant Royals #2) by Alyssa Cole

A Duke by Default - 4 Stars

Synopsis

Award-winning author Alyssa Cole’s Reluctant Royals series continues with a woman on a quest to be the heroine of her own story and the duke in shining armor she rescues along the way

New York City socialite and perpetual hot mess Portia Hobbs is tired of disappointing her family, friends, and—most importantly—herself. An apprenticeship with a struggling swordmaker in Scotland is a chance to use her expertise and discover what she’s capable of. Turns out she excels at aggravating her gruff silver fox boss…when she’s not having inappropriate fantasies about his sexy Scottish burr.

Tavish McKenzie doesn’t need a rich, spoiled American telling him how to run his armory…even if she is infuriatingly good at it. Tav tries to rebuff his apprentice, and his attraction to her, but when Portia accidentally discovers that he’s the secret son of a duke, rough-around-the-edges Tav becomes her newest makeover project.

Forging metal into weapons and armor is one thing, but when desire burns out of control and the media spotlight gets too hot to bear, can a commoner turned duke and his posh apprentice find lasting love? 

Review

This was another adorable story from Alyssa Cole. This story featured Portia, who was a side character in the previous novel within this series. I liked the chemistry between Portia and Tavish. I have only one wish, that at the end of the series we get epilogues for all of the characters and romances in this series.

Hate to Want You (Forbidden Hearts #1) by Alisha Rai

Hate to Want You - 4 Stars

Synopsis

One night. No one will know.

That was the deal. Every year, Livvy Kane and Nicholas Chandler would share one perfect night of illicit pleasure. The forbidden hours let them forget the tragedy that haunted their pasts—and the last names that made them enemies.

Until the night she didn’t show up.

Now Nicholas has an empire to run. He doesn’t have time for distractions and Livvy’s sudden reappearance in town is a major distraction. She’s the one woman he shouldn’t want . . . so why can’t he forget how right she feels in his bed?

Livvy didn’t come home for Nicholas, but fate seems determined to remind her of his presence—and their past. Although the passion between them might have once run hot and deep, not even love can overcome the scandal that divided their families.

Being together might be against all the rules . . . but being apart is impossible.

Review

I had seen this mentioned several times on Booktube and I finally caved and picked up this book. And I am so glad that I did, this was sexy a love to hate and to love again novel. This is my 1st Alisha Rai book and will not be my last. I loved the romance between Livvy and Nicholas. Also the family drama was so engrossing. Highly recommend this sexy romance novel.

Bared to You (Crossfire #1) by Sylvia Day

Bared to You - 3.75 Stars

Synopsis

Our journey began in fire...
Gideon Cross came into my life like lightning in the darkness - beautiful and brilliant, jagged and white hot. I was drawn to him as I'd never been to anything or anyone in my life. I craved his touch like a drug, even knowing it would weaken me. I was flawed and damaged, and he opened those cracks in me so easily...

Gideon knew. He had demons of his own. And we would become the mirrors that reflected each other's most private wounds...and desires.

The bonds of love transformed me, even as I prayed that the torment of our pasts didn't tear us apart...

Review

This was a re-read for myself. This was not as good upon re-read. I think it's the constant arguing between Eva and Gideon. I still like the series and will continue on with the rest.

The Guy Next Door (Boy #1) by Meg Cabot

The Guy Next Door - 5 Stars

Synopsis

Gossip columnist and single New York City girl Mel lives in the most exciting place in the world, yet she's bored with her lovelife. But things get interesting fast when the old lady next door is nearly murdered.
Mel starts paying closer attention to her neighbors—what exactly is going on with the cute boy next door?
Has Mel found the love of her life—or a killer? 

Review

OMG this brought back so many nostalgic feels. I love this new adult romance by the amazing Meg Cabot. This is told in entirely by emails between all the characters. This is funny and so romantic. Would highly recommend. 

Dragons Can't Swim (Knight in Training #1) by Vivian French & David Melling (Illustrator)

Dragons Can't Swim (Knight in Training #1) - 4 Stars

Synopsis

Sam J. Butterbiggins' only ambition is to be a Very Noble Knight, but he has a problem - he's been packed off to the castle next door to stay with his aunt and uncle while his parents are away. Not only does he have to put up with his annoying cousin Prune, there's also the weird creatures his aunt looks after in her Luxury Accommodation for Dragons, Griffins and other Regal Beasts to contend with!

But when Godfrey the dragon gets stuck down a well, Sam and Prune have to work together to come to the rescue. Inside the well they make an incredible discovery - a scroll giving instructions on the six quests to be completed in order to become the perfect knight! Sam's ambition seems close at hand - if only Prune would stop getting in the way...

Review

This was cute and adorable. I had picked up the whole series in The Works for £5.00 and glad that I did. I have always had a soft spot for Dragons and Knights. 

The Bronze Key (Magisterium #3) by Holly Black & Cassandra Clare

The Bronze Key - 3.5 Stars

Synopsis

The third, powerful instalment in the Magisterium sequence. The mysteries of the magic school like no other deepen and widen, as best-selling authors Holly Black and Cassandra Clare take readers on an extraordinary journey through one boy’s conflict -and a whole world’s fate. 

Review

The ending had me crying but this book was not as good as the 1st two.

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief - 5 Stars

Synopsis

HERE IS A SMALL FACT:
YOU ARE GOING TO DIE.
1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier.

Liesel, a nine-year-old girl, is living with her foster family on Himmel Street. Her parents have been taken away to a concentration camp. Liesel steals books. This is her story and the story of the inhabitants of her street when the bombs begin to fall.

SOME MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
THIS NOVEL IS NARRATED BY DEATH.

It's a small story, about:
a girl
an accordionist
some fanatical Germans
a Jewish fist fighter
and quite a lot of thievery.

ANOTHER THING YOU SHOULD KNOW:
DEATH WILL VISIT THE BOOK THIEF THREE TIMES.

Review

OMG that ending my heart is broken into a thousand pieces. I can see why this is a beloved book. The concept of the book being read by death was brilliant. I am in love with this book.