WHAT HAPPENED IN JUNE
- Is it just me or did June seem to pass in the blink of an eye?
- I was over the moon when the St. Louis Blues went all the way to game seven to win the 2019 Stanley Cup. If someone told me a year ago that I would be a total hockey fan I would have thought they were crazy. But around the first of the year I got caught up in the excitement and here we are... with me already excited for the next season! :)
- Between car maintenance and the master bedroom makeover I felt as if we were hemorrhaging money throughout June.
- June 23rd marked one year since the loss of my father. Had a rough few days.
- The heat continues. It was so bad for a week or two period (daily temps hovering at close to 100 degrees) that I am actually thankful right now that it's only 91. How pitiful is that? Is it too soon to be totally over summer??
WHAT I READ IN JUNE
I read/listened to eight books in June which is about my average. Two books per week - reading one and listening to one. No 5-star ratings in June but still plenty of good reads!
Hook Shot* by Kennedy Ryan | 4.25/5 stars
I Wish You All the Best* by Mason Deaver | 4.25/5 stars
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston | 4.25/5 stars
Superfan by Sarina Bowen | 4/5 stars
Birthday by Meredith Russo | 4.25/5 stars
Fumbled by Alexa Martin | 4.25/5 stars
Getting Played* by Emma Chase | 4/5 stars
Raze by Roan Parrish | 3.75/5 stars
* denotes audiobook
FORMATS
Total Read: 8
3 physical books
2 e-books
3 audio books
2 ARCs
TOP OF THE HEAP
Fumbled | Red, White & Royal Blue
For the sheer enjoyment factor, these two were total stand-outs.
THE ONE THAT MADE ME SAD
Birthday
While it did end on a hopeful note, it was a hard time getting there. Morgan, in particular, suffered so much and following his journey over the 5-6 years the book covered was often painful. This one seriously hurt my heart.
THE ONE WITH THE CINNAMON ROLL
Raze
I had no idea what to expect with this one. I requested it on a whim, having zero knowledge of the author or the series. But I flew through the story of Felix and Dane as they faced their own issues and found strength and acceptance in each other. And Felix was The Most Precious Character. So vulnerable and yet so willing to ask for the love he craved. Loved him!
THE ONE WITH ALL THE FEELS
Hook Shot
I loved getting Lotus and Kenan's story in Hook Shot. Kennedy Ryan writes with such emotion and I was pulled right in to their fledgling relationship. So much happens, they go through so much - both together and separately - and my emotions ran the gamut. I laughed, I cried, I was angry, I swooned...Hook Shot delivered it all.
WHAT HAPPENED ON THE BLOG
I had 18 blog posts in June which included 4 reviews: Storm and Fury, Mrs. Everything, I Wish You All the Best, and Superfan. I really need to step up my review game (and yes I'm aware I say that every month). I also shared my new favorite authors, the best books I read in the spring, and did the Mid-Year Book Freak Out tag.
WHAT I'M CURRENTLY READING
WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE READ IN JUNE?
