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January Wrap Up!




I cannot believe that January is over and that it is February! It is simply mind boggling. But anyway, this month I finished one novel, read three novels, and read two graphic novels! (I also put up multiple reviews this month! So check them out if you are interested. Also for easier access, I have added an index of sorts that has the links to all the reviews I have written.)

5271066I started the year off by finishing the Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink. I gave this novel a four out of five stars. I personally liked this novel, but there is a range of feelings on this novel. Some don't like it and some really like it like my mother! :D I personally thought it was really good, but it did have some flaws. I liked the plot line and the characters, but I actually hate a character named Leah because she is evil and ugh. My mom and I had a huge discussion on her character and about a big thing she does in the novel. :)
Average Rating: 3.57 Stars
My Rating: 4/5 Stars
Pages: 343

18363243Next I read Going Down in Flames, which is the first novel in the Going Down in Flames series, by Chris Cannon. I got this book because I was offered an eARC of the second book in the series called Bridges Burned. I gave this book a four out of five stars on Goodreads, but I really would give it a four point five out of five stars. I really liked the world and the dragon shape-shifters! It was really cool. I really love Cannon's writing and characters.
Average Rating: 4.10 Stars
23867175My Rating: 4.5/5 Stars
Pages: 407

Then I read Bridges Burned by Chris Cannon as previously mentioned. I gave this a five out of five stars! I really loved this book. It was fast paced and the plot was very entertaining. I also once again loved the world and the characters. For a more in depth review check out my blog post for the Release Day Blitz!
Average Rating: 4.20 Stars
My Rating: 5/5 Stars
Pages: 312

19505837Next I read another book for review and I loved it! In the Light of Madness by Hemmie Martin was really good! I gave it a four out of five stars on Goodreads. I love her writing, story lines, and characters. I will leave the link for the review below.
Average Rating: 4 Stars
My Rating:4/5 Stars
Pages: 306

1713186919358975Lastly, I read volumes two and three of Saga by Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples! FIVE OUT OF FIVE STARS! I absolutely love this series! I was so happy when I finally found the second volume at my local Barnes and Noble and I read both of them one right after the other. I cannot wait to go out and buy the fourth installment!
Average Rating: 4.59 Stars
My Rating: 5/5 Stars
Pages:144

So that was my reading month! I hope everyone got to read some good books and I hope you get to read some more this February!
  -Ashley <3

p.s I am leaving links for the books, the authors, and the reviews below!



Prophecy of the Sisters: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5271066-prophecy-of-the-sisters
Michelle Zink: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2232265.Michelle_Zink
Saga Vol.2: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17131869-saga-volume-2
Sage Vol.3: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19358975-saga-volume-3
Brian K. Vaughan: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/24514.Brian_K_Vaughan
Fiona Staples: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/304633.Fiona_Staples
In the Light of Madness: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19505837-in-the-light-of-madness
Hemmie Martin: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6422428.Hemmie_Martin
Going Down in Flames: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18363243-going-down-in-flames
Bridges Burned: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23867175-bridges-burned
Chris Cannon: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8285334.Chris_Cannon
Bridges Burned Review: http://perksofbeingalatenightreader.blogspot.com/2015/01/release-day-blitz-bridges-burned-by.html
In the Light of Madness Review: http://perksofbeingalatenightreader.blogspot.com/2015/01/in-light-of-madness-by-hemmie-martin.html


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