The Diary of a Mood Reader

This month has been a pretty slow month in terms of reading & blogging. I've been super busy with work (blah) and I've been exhausted by the time the weekend rolls around. That being said I still managed to read four full-length books and one novella. I'm pretty proud of myself! What I read in May: So how many books did you manage to read for the month of May?

I'm pretty sure there are readers out there who hate novellas. I am on the opposite end of the spectrum when it comes to this matter, I LOVE reading novellas! Especially if it's in between a series or it's a prequel novella. For me the best time to read a novella is right after I finish a full length, rather lengthy book. I have trouble jumping right into a full size novel if I've just finished one. Novellas keep me intrigued without feeling too overwhelmed or committed to a story. Let's face it, as readers we all know there's so many fantastic books out there but so little time! Another way I enjoy novellas is if they are prequels to a series. This way I can get a peek at the story and see if I like it before I completely invest in the series. (Not to mention, novellas are usually pretty cheap compared to a full length book!)  So let me break down all the reasons I love novellas.  Great for book hangovers, they are quick reads no need to ...

Series: Curses of VIII  #.05 Also in the Series: Inherited Source: Kindle Store Format: eBook Pages: 29 Rating: 3.5 Stars Publisher: OfTomes Publishing Release: May 2nd 2016 Author's Website  |  Amazon  Before the Wilted Rose, the pirates who sailed upon it, or even a curse, there was a young faery who lived amongst the dense trees of the forest....a princess among a tribe of fantastical creatures. On the day of Ravenzara’s coronation as leader of the fae, her sister bestowed upon her two things :- A rose and a curse “ No good shall come if you should give your heart away “ Perhaps she thought her sisters’ words were a warning, but when her beloved pirate beau, Gaspard, arrives injured along with his crew, the bitter phrase begins to sound a little more sinister. Risking detection Ravenzara heals her love and his friends and banishes their enemy. In turn, Gaspard begs Ravenzara to leave her kingdom and sail away to places unknown...