Author: Dearna_Mulvaney

Dearna is a Melbourne writer and reviewer. bookworm//inked girl//music fanatic//history nerd

2024 Reading Challenges & Goals

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Hello,

Thank god it is finally the end of 2023! This year has been madness! I have no idea how I’ve made it our the other end of the year while trying — and mostly failing — to balance work, study and chronic pain. I didn’t do all the well at sticking to my goals — in particular not buying books — but since it was an overall stressful year so I’m not being too hard on myself.

So, since it’s only fitting, I thought I’d share with you my goals and challenges for 2024.

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Best and Worst Series of 2023

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Hello!

I cannot believe we are already at the end of December — where has this year gone? And so begins the end of year content. As we all know I am a series reader so I thought I would do the Best and Worst series tag to get the chance to talk about some books that might miss out of my best book lists.

This tag was originally created by booktuber, Mara from Books Like Woah.

So without further ado, lets get onto the questions!

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Shadowed Obsession

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Author: Penelope Black

First Published: 14 December 2023

Series: Rosewood

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

“I let you walk away one. I won’t make that same mistake again.”  

I will start by saying that I was given an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank so much Penelope Black and the team over at Valentine PR for sending a copy my way!

This is a sequel; I will try and keep my review as spoiler free as possible but just be wary if you haven’t read first book, Moonlit Temptation.

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When She Loves

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Author: Gabrielle Sands

First Published: 15 December 2023

Series: The Fallen

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“Cleo, when I look at you, I see the entire universe.” 

I will start by saying that I was given an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. These opinions are my own. Thank you so much to Gabrielle for sending a copy my way!

Also, this is a sequel; I will try and keep my review as spoiler free as possible but just be wary if you haven’t read the first three books of The Fallen Series.

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24 Books to Read in 2024

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Hello!

I am Dearna and I have a book buying addiction. To help me tackle my physical TBR — which is slowly taking over my living room despite the extra bookcase I bought this year — I have created a new challenge for myself. I handed over my Library catalogue to my partner, Hayden. He has picked 24 books for me to read next year. The trick being if I do not read these book by 31st of December 2024, I must unhaul them.

I will add all the titles to a spinny wheel and will spin the wheel twice a month to keep on top of this challenge.

So without further ado, lets see which books Hayden has picked for me!

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Gilded Wings

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Author: Jaymin Eve

Series: Fallen Fae Gods

First Published: 03 November 2023

Rating: 4.5 out of 5.

“If there was a walking read flag in a book. That was my man. Apparently, the same went for real life. Typical.”  

I will start by saying that I was given an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank so much Jaymin and the team over Peachy Keen for sending a copy my way!

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Knot for a Moment

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Author: Devyn Sinclair

Series: Slate City Omegaverse

First Published: 26 October 2023

Rating: 5 out of 5.

“You could glitter bomb my entire life, and I wouldn’t care.”

I will start by saying that I was given an ARC copy in exchange for an honest review. Thank so much Devyn and the team over Chaotic Creatives for sending a copy my way!

This is a sequel but can be read as a standalone. I would recommend reading the other books in this series because they are also fantastic!

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