Well, there’s no hiding it or denying it. I’ve been absolutely horrible at my own reading challenge. My one saving grace? The year’s not over yet. Can I get, oh, about nine historicals read by the end of the year? It sounds easy, but only time will tell.
The book I had hoped to get read for this month’s YotH here at Lurv was Lady Lazarus by Michele Lang. It’s set just on the cusp of World War II, and it’s a fantasy with vamps and SS werewolves and an angel! I thought it’d be a win for me for sure. Once the two main characters came together, though, I felt so disappointed. The book became awkward and just..not enjoyable anymore. I’m afraid it became a DNF for me.
I started this challenge as a way to encourage myself to not give up on historical fiction, namely the romances I’ve loved reading so much more of in the past. I dunno, though. I’ve committed myself again to reviewing ARCs, and I feel I should put those at the front of the line, but they’re starting to form the entire line, too. That’s why I’d hoped Lady Lazarus would work out; I picked up the ARC for it at BEA back in May.
But enough excuses. There’s still time. Time, hopefully, for some historical reading before December 31st.
And now on to yalls reviews, and hopefully my lack of play here historical-wise hasn’t damped enthusiasm for the challenge. I’ve seen some folks who’ve said this isn’t really a challenge for them at their blogs, and that’s great! I’d love to be in that position! I’m glad somebody’s getting their challenge books read.
Feel free to share your review links, and thanks for taking up the challenge.
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I’m sorry you’re getting burned out with this challenge. :( It sounds like you’re just having rotten luck with books! I hope you find some for this challenge that you’re able to love.
I’m getting burned out on historical romances too, but only because I feel like that’s ALL I’m reading. So, in an attempt to take a break, I’m reading some contemporaries and paranormals in my TBR.
I’ve loved the challenge though! Thanks for hosting!!
Thank you, I’m glad you’ve enjoyed the challenge! I AM reading an alternate history right now, so I think I’ll have a review to post for the challenge this month. Yay!! It’s a twist on the American Civil War, supposed to be steampunk, actually, but so far it’s very light on that aspect. I think I must have gotten burned out on romance in general, but I did pick up a scifi romance this week and feel back in the game with it. :) Thank goodness.
I remembered to add my link this month! Go me!
Woohoo! Almost time for me to post the September post. :D Let’s cross fingers I remember to do THAT lol.