April Wrap Up

April Wrap Up
I had an interesting reading month in April. I read lots over Spring Break, but the rest of my month was mostly booked up with tests. One thing I started this month was the Katies Abounding Books instagram (@katiesaboundingbooks). I have lots of pictures already up, so go ahead and check it out! I read a total of 5 books in April, which isn’t too bad. I am 19 books into my 50 book goal for 2017, which is about 3 books ahead of schedule! How are you doing on your reading challenge? Please comment below, I would love to hear from you!
  1. The first book I read was The Rose and the Dagger by Renee Ahdieh. It is the second book to The Wrath and the Dawn Duology. I wrote a spoiler-free review on this blog and I would recommend checking it out if you are interested in this series (find it here). I absolutely loved this book! I gave it 5/5 stars.
  2. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas is the first book in a high fantasy series following an assassin. I loved this book! The concept of the assassin competition is fascinating and Celena is such a great leading character! This book had me gripped from the very first to the last page. There is so much mystery surrounding the world and I simply had to know what is coming next. There was also a lovely romance in this one, per usual for Sarah J. Maas. I gave this novel 5/5 stars and cannot wait to continue on with this series!
  3. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas is the next book in the Throne of Glass series. It also follows Celena and her life as an assassin. There is a huge mystery that is revealed in this story and it kept me on the edge of my seat! I also gave this one 5/5 stars.
  4. Shadow Kissed by Richelle Mead is the third book in the Vampire Academy series. I have slowly been working my way through this series, but I have enjoyed it so far. There is always a lot of drama and adventure. One thing I love about these books is the character development, I feel like I am actually friends with them. This book was a really good “palate cleanser” after being immersed in a high fantasy world. I gave it 4/5 stars. I enjoyed it, there was a lot going on and was an exciting read!
  5. The last book I read this month was Assassin's Blade by Sarah J. Maas, the prequel novella bind-up for the Throne of Glass Series. I really enjoyed these, but I had trouble getting into some of them because I knew how they ended. There were some that were fun to read because they had been hinted at for so long, but some just hurt to read because I now understood her pain. I fell in love with some characters that I knew I should not have, with my knowledge of their betrayal or death. Overall, this book was fascinating and gripping, a wonderful addition to the series. I gave it 4/5 stars.
What books did you read in April? Please comment below. I would love to hear from you!

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