#WinterRespite Read-A-Thon TBR

The Winter Respite Read-A-Thon is coming up, and I have once again planned a TBR, that I will most likely stray from almost immediately. The Read-A-Thon will go from January 26th until February 1st. There aren't any challenges or anything.

Commence the TBR

1.) Prayers For The Stolen ; Jennifer Clement

2.) Post Office ; Charles Bukowski

3.) Shadow and Bone ; Leigh Bardugo

4.) Fables Volume 1 ; Bill Willingham and A conglomerate of other people.

If I manage all that (let's be honest I won't) I will commence the rest of the Grisha Trilogy by Leigh Bardugo.

Very Exciting, if you're also participating let me know, so I can follow your posts!

Golden Son by Pierce Brown Review.

   I've already ditched my more formal review system for this book. BEWARE SPOILERS AHEAD;

     If you're unfamiliar, Golden Son is the sequel to Red Rising. The third book in the trilogy, Morning Star is probably to release next year. And I bloodydamn can't wait that long. I was surprised by how much I liked Red Rising, and I liked Golden Son even more. 

       Don't be turned off if you're not accustomed to or don't like more sci-fi books. I've never been one for sci-fi. It reads more like an adventure for sure. There are so many characters in this book and they are all real, with flaws. Darrow is no exception. And while I didn't always connect with Darrow, I could understand why he was doing the things he was doing. 

     I'm going to try to keep this review brief, although I have a lot to say. 

This book picks up two years after the Institute. Nothing was really missed however, like you so often get with time jumps. Pretty much from the get-go everything is action packed. 

       The world that Pierce Brown made is so vast, I have no idea how he kept it all clear in his head. There are so many players in this game. Darrows relationship with Mustang was interesting, and I understand why she left, and why nearer the beginning he didn't ask her to stay. I am very curious what she's doing right about now. 

    Sevro is arguably my favourite character. I love myself some Sevro. I loved seeing all the sides of him as well. And finding out he's half Red, like woah. And his father, yes Fitchner is (was?) Ares? That's crazy. 

        The relationships Pierce Brown created in Golden Son made me absolutely envious, as creating relationships is something I struggle with when writing. There were three relationships I found slightly more compelling than the rest. Darrows relationships with Roque (That went well), Tactus (Also went great), and Ragnar (No sarcasm this time). I don't want to get to much into the plot, I've already given a lot away, but I HAD TO TALK ABOUT THIS BOOK. 

     

If you haven't read this series yet pick it up, I gave Red Rising four stars, and Golden Son five stars. It's an impressive world with an equally impressive cast of characters in an action packed plot of war, trust, and rebellion. 

2015 Reading Resolutions

   I might have already typed all this up once before my internet shut down. So pardon any subliminal anger.
   To reiterate, 2014 was not a great reading year, but considering some of the stuff that occured I'm not that upset. 2015 however, I'd like to really tackle some of this reading. So here are two reading related resolutions.

   This first image I found through Facebook and I think will help broaden my reading in 2015.

In addition to that hefty challenge I'd like to attempt the Classics Challenge. One classic a month to help tackle my ever growing classics shelf. 

Expect to hear more from me!

 Happy New Years everyone!