My Summer TBR // we all know this is subject to change, but I’m trying

I’m very bad at making TBR lists, but please accept this attempt at doing so. I’m trying my best. 😌

Normally, I do not make TBR lists because… well, I just read whatever is available to me. Part of the reason why I read a lot of backlist books is because I get most of my books from my online library through Libby, which lets me check out audiobooks and ebooks. But lately… they haven’t had most of the books I want to read, and if they plan on ever having them in stock, the library usually includes them about a year after the release date. 😦 

So despite this setback, I’m writing this TBR post as a list of books I might try to purchase (even through I’m supposed to be on a book ban 😅) or obtain in any other way. I also wanted to share this list because it’s particularly filled with books by Black, POC, and LGBTQ+ authors!  

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ARCs

Cinderella is Dead, by Kalynn Bayron
Goodreads

I’m currently reading this one, and I’m enjoying it so far! I love a twisted fairytale retelling, and I especially like the rep. 

And if I didn’t have an eARC already, I would have bought it for the cover alone! Maybe I will! 

Cemetery Boys, by Aiden Thomas
Goodreads

I was very overjoyed to receive this eARC from Netgalley recently! (It’s my second ownvoices Latinx ARC and that makes me very happy!) 

My Netgalley “wish” was granted by the publisher a few weeks ago. I’m ready to read it as soon as I finish Cinderella Is Dead!  

Most Likely

The Sound of Stars, by Alechia Dow
Goodreads

I read the description for this one, and it sounds so good?? Count me in.

I must purchase this book immediately. 

I’ve also heard a lot fo good things about it so far! 

The Wicker King, by K. Ancrum
Goodreads

I’ve had this one on my TBR for over a year, and I have not gotten any closer to buying it. 😅

Mostly because I must purchase it to read it, and I’m not sure if I’m ready for that kind of commitment. 

You Should See Me In A Crown, by Leah Johnson
Goodreads

Based on the description, this one sounds cute and fun, and that’s honestly very much what I need right now.

I have an audiobook for this one, so I should definitely be able to read this as soon as possible!

The Fever King, by Victoria Lee
Goodreads

This is another book I’ve had on my TBR for at least a year, but because I have to buy it, it’s been a bit difficult to obtain. It’s also always sold out whenever I try to buy it anywhere! 

Why is the internet doing this to me? Please let me buy this book in peace! 

The Lightning Thief (+ PJO/HoO) by Rick Riordan

So far, the only book I truly own on this list. 😌

I know I said I would start reading this over a month ago, but I haven’t picked it back up since. I just feel guilty about not reading all of the other books I said I would read! They deserve attention, too! 

I feel guilty about a lot of things relating to my absence on here. But mostly about my growing TBR. 

Hopefully 

The Weight of the Stars, by K. Ancrum 
Goodreads

A lot of other bloggers, whom I very much trust when it comes to recs, have recommended this book in several different places. 

I really want to give it a try! (The MC also has basically the same name as me, so how could I not support that?)

Beneath the Citadel, by Destiny Soria
Goodreads

Another book I’ve had my eye on for a while, ever since a few of my favorite reviewers gave it good reviews. 

Apparently, not a lot of people have read this one! Which is strange, because I know some of my favorite reviewers really liked it. So I’m very excited to read it, whenever I get the chance! 

The Henna Wars, by Adiba Jaigirdar 
Goodreads

I used to have an ebook copy from my library, but I wasn’t able to read it back then. 

Now, hopefully I have enough time to actually enjoy it! 

Maybe?

Vicious, by V.E. Schwab
Goodreads

I have never read a V.E. Schwab book (unless you want to count City of Ghosts and Tunnel of Bones) and I am determined to fix this immediately. 

Everyone has been telling me to read this book for yeas, and it has such a beautiful cover. I must purchase it, but I’m not sure if I’m ready to commit yet. Will I love it? I’ll only buy it if I can be sure I will love it! 

Artermis Fowl, by Eoin Colfer
Goodreads

Instead of posting about another MG fantasy series which I will not be referring to anymore for the foreseeable future (😒), I have decided to read the first Artemis Fowl book for the sole purpose of comparing it to the new Disney+ movie without a nostalgic bias. 

I don’t have to buy this one, since I might not read the rest of the series and I can get it from my library, so that’s good! Although the new series covers do look very nice. 

Nocturna, by Maya Motayne
Goodreads

I’ve been trying to read this one since January, and I have just not found the time at all. 

I’m looking forward to it, but its 500 pages are a bit intimating right now, haha! (And what would I, a small Latinx blogger, ever do with myself if I didn’t read this book? The Latinx Fantasy book of my dreams?)

The Storm Crow, by Kalyn Josephson
Goodreads

I bought this book a few months ago, and I’ve been hyping myself up for it ever since. I’m determined to read it before a whole years goes by since my purchase! 

I’m also very excited for this one, especially since there’s a sequel coming out soon! I’m terrible at keeping track of release dates, but I know it is coming soon.

Tarnished Are the Stars, by Rosiee Thor
Goodreads

Luckily, I found an audiobook from my library for this one, so I will not have to wait much longer to read it. 

This is another books I have been longing to read for about a year. Here’s to hoping I can get to it soon! 

The Poppy War, R.F. Kuang 
Goodreads

I have heard so many good things about The Poppy War, and I’m so ready to read it already. 

I’m prepared to get emotionally invested, which means I might have to read this series when I have time to read them back to back. Also, I have to wait until I can buy it, because these covers are gorgeous.

Siege and Storm, by Leigh Bardugo
Goodreads

I… already started to read this one, so I guess I’ll add it here at the last minute.

Last year, I bought the box set of the Shadow and Bone trilogy when I found out the there would be a Netflix adaptation, and because I want to be fully prepared when I start reading Six of Crows!

Yes, I am aware that I don’t need to read this series before SoC, but I already bought it. This is my punishment. No matter how much I do not want to, I must read these books because the money has already been foolishly spent, and I must meet Nikolai once and for all.

As someone who has only finished like 3 books since March, I am very nervous about this TBR. Although, I know if I read them, I will feel pretty accomplished!

In conclusion, I have felt nothing but stress by creating this TBR post. 😅 I better get back to reading. 

Have you read any of these books? What did you think? Are you planning on reading any of them soon? What are some of the books on your TBR right now?

Chat with me about it!

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Happy reading, everyone! Have a lovely day! Please stay safe and healthy!