Life lately
It already feels like summer and I am 100% here for it! It's also starting to feel like normalcy is slowly returning. I say slowly because that's how I'm approaching it even though the CDC is all "no more masks indoors if you're fully vaccinated!" I am not ready for that nor do I trust people to be honest about their vaccination status. For me, the biggest change now that I am fully vaccinated is I can go inside my dad's home and hang out with the rest of my small family pandemic pod unmasked. And honestly, that small change has meant the world to me. Being able to hug my dad without worry and hold my nephew (who finally can see my face) has been amazing.
But aside from that, I've been hanging out with friends outdoors a bit more often which has been lovely and my job has decided that we're going back to the office. Even though it's sooner than I expected, I'm glad I have a couple months to get used to the idea since I'll be a part of the third phase in July. Plus I'll still be working from home at least 2x a week so this hybrid model is actually my ideal. I just feel like lots will be happening in the upcoming months!
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These are books (physical + ebooks) from my TBR or the library aka the non-review books.
- Betty by Tiffany McDaniel (⭐⭐⭐⭐): While the writing and imagery was undeniably great, the amount of heartbreak and tragedy in one family made this a very hard read at times and there was something about it that I couldn't 100% connect with.
- Girl of Fire and Thorns Trilogy by Rae Carson (⭐⭐⭐⭐💫): I reread this series for the first time since 2012 and it most definitely held up!
- The Crown of Gilded Bones by Jennifer L. Armentrout (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐): The latest installment of Blood and Ash continues to deliver all the action, feels, and swoons.
- All Roads Lead to You by Jennifer Probst (⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐): This is the equestrian romance novel I've been looking for!
- My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell (⭐⭐⭐⭐): A thought-provoking novel about the dynamics of power and consent, this book stayed with me after I finished it.
- Nana series by Ai Yazawa (⭐⭐⭐⭐): This 21 volume unfinished manga series far-exceeded my expectations and I won't ever stop hoping the author returns to these characters.
- North of Beautiful by Justina Chen (⭐⭐⭐): This YA novel used to be a favorite of mine and while I still liked it, it didn't hold up all that well for me on re-read.
- The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway (⭐⭐): I finally read my dad's favorite book and I can't say I'm surprised to say I wasn't a fan, lol.
- Blood & Honey by Shelby Mahurin (⭐⭐⭐⭐): I'm continuing to enjoy this series but I do think I enjoyed Serpent & Dove more.
- Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid (⭐⭐⭐): I liked this book but I just didn't really connect with any of the characters and I thought too many POVs were introduced. (Thanks Kristin for letting me borrow your ARC!)
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