Kelsey's World of Books!

 Hey everyone!  I know with everything going on in the world, at least for me, doing things online can seem unnecessary. But as I stepped back I remembered why I started this blog. It was fun talking about books and sharing the things I love in the hope that others will enjoy a new read or remember the story. So, here's to getting back into the flow of book blogging!  I signed up for some new releases so those are on the way! I'll do a little catch up in this post!  Currently Reading/Finishing: Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson (Book three in The Stormlight Archive) Let's just say if you're interested in a deeeeeeeeep series with tons of story building and interconnected characters >>> Brandon's Cosmere stories are for you! Curious??? Check out his website for where to start!  Blurb for book one in The Stormlight Archive: From #1  New York Times  bestselling author Brandon Sanderson,  The Way of Kings , book one of The Stormlight Archive...

 I loved this series! I never wanted it to end! Rebecca Ross has an amazing writing style that pulls you into the story and won't let go. There's mystery which I love. I enjoy having something to figure out, and the author being able to keep the truth hidden until the end. Guessing is obviously my favorite, but I thoroughly enjoy being wrong at the end.  ;)  If you love fantasy and great storytelling, jump into this two book series! I can't wait to read more of her writing! The Queen's Rising When her seventeenth summer solstice arrives, Brienna desires only two things: to master her passion and to be chosen by a patron. Growing up in the southern kingdom of Valenia at the renowned Magnalia House should have prepared her. While some are born with a talent for one of the five passions—art, music, dramatics, wit, and knowledge—Brienna struggled to find hers until she chose knowledge. However, despite all her preparations, Brienna’s greatest fear comes true: she is left wi...

  Accidentally Perfect by Marissa Clarke Workaholic Lillian Mahoney has given everything to her job. The hugely popular lifestyle show she helped create monopolizes her time, energy, creativity, and anything remotely resembling a life. But all it takes is the show’s womanizing, egomaniac star throwing a massive hissy on live TV to utterly implode Lillian’s career in a New York minute. Now Lillian’s hiding out in the gorgeous and completely unknown seaside village of Blink, Maine. Out of gas. A stolen wallet. A broken heel. And worse, she’s somehow managed to completely piss off the town’s resident hunk, Caleb Wright. She’ll show that hot, grumpy single father exactly what she’s made of. But Blink isn’t quite what Lillian expects—and neither is Caleb...or his feisty teen daughter she can't help but love. And while her entire life and career are in shreds, Lillian might just discover what happens when she gives her bad first impression a second chance… Review:  Ugh. I truly love...

  Avery Flynn has revealed the cover for  Mama's Boy, Last Man Standing Book 1! Releasing June 21, 2021 He's exactly who you want to take home. Top three lies about mama's boys: 1. That we don't know what we want. That one is straight up BS. I know exactly what I want--to win this bet with my cousins by any means necessary even if it means finding the worst possible date in all of Harbor City and agreeing to whatever she asks in exchange for her pretending to fall for me.       2. That we are soft, little wimps. Yeah, you don't get to be CEO of a multibillion dollar company by letting other people take advantage of you. So as soon as I realize my date Fiona Hartigan isn't exactly who she appears to be, there's nothing that will stop me from figuring out the truth--no matter how many dates it takes to unravel that mystery.       3. That we don't know how to kiss. Oh yes we do. The only problem is...

Jump into this fantasy series filled with twists and turns and advanced storytelling. Brandon Sanderson does not disappoint in bringing all aspects of this world to life with great character development all around. I was introduced to this series from a co-worker and I'm glad I dove in to discover this vast universe. The best part of these novels is the story doesn't end here. At least for some characters. He has a large list of books within this universe where you may catch a glimpse of characters from the Mistborn trilogy. Sanderson has a reading order on his  website if you're interested in all the different aspects of these stories or you can dive into some others. I loved learning more and more as you got further into the storyline. Never giving too much but just enough to keep you wanting more. The ending was interesting. I just jumped into another trilogy by him, so I will keep you posted!  Links for The Mistborn Trilogy Amazon (Kindle) Amazon (Boxset) Barnes and ...

Review:  I'm going to review all of these together because well...I read them all back to back and loved each one. It's also been a minute since I binged them. BUT these were amazing and I'm so glad I finally pulled the first one off my shelf, quickly realizing that I was going to need the rest of the series and immediately ordered the set to my house. These are a bit darker, but that just adds to the intrigue. The darkness pulls you in, begging you to unlock all of the dirty secrets hidden within. From the first synopsis you know the last queen gets the crown. But, Kendare Blake puts you into the lives of each sister. Letting you get to know them, their friends, their personalities. It's hard to root for one queen knowing the others would have to die. It would be easy if you could just hate them all from page one or possibly have one you love the most, but she goes and gets you attached to all of them with her amazing writing. I didn't want the story to end. There ...

Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian Theodosia was six when her country was invaded and her mother, the Fire Queen, was murdered before her eyes. On that day, the Kaiser took Theodosia's family, her land, and her name. Theo was crowned Ash Princess--a title of shame to bear in her new life as a prisoner. For ten years Theo has been a captive in her own palace. She's endured the relentless abuse and ridicule of the Kaiser and his court. She is powerless, surviving in her new world only by burying the girl she was deep inside. Then, one night, the Kaiser forces her to do the unthinkable. With blood on her hands and all hope of reclaiming her throne lost, she realizes that surviving is no longer enough. But she does have a weapon: her mind is sharper than any sword. And power isn't always won on the battlefield. For ten years, the Ash Princess has seen her land pillaged and her people enslaved. That all ends here.   Audience: Teen+ Review:   This book has amazing detail on...