Greetings! June was a slow reading month for me due to starting The Zodiac Academy series so we only finished 26 books. BUT we hit number 200 for the year!!
Up first: Leather and Lark! This is the much anticipated second book in the Ruinous Love series (Butcher and Blackbird is number one). The book follows Solane's bestie Lark and Rowen's brother Lachlan and their journey of finding love and acceptance. As usual, read those trigger warnings! This is another book about "serial deleters" finding love and features various creative ways to unalive and dismember people. I loved it! Also, if you don't love Keanu Reeves then maybe skip this book. And then maybe reevaluate your life because Keanu is life.
The Zodiac Academy series shares many many similarities with Harry Potter but with more mature themes. There are endless plot twists and different points of view from the approximately seven main characters. All of the characters feature a lot of personal hangups that create endless drama which can honestly be a bit frustrating as they keep the story from progressing very quickly. However, there is endless action which will keep you on your toes! Just keep in mind that this series will take a pretty significant time commitment so if you are like me and are used to blasting through a book a day you will be slowed down a bit.
Fate of the Sun King is the third book in the Artefacts of Ouranos series and it honestly doesn't progress the story much. However, the author finally gives some much needed relief from the slow burn romance at long last! Book number four comes out in November 2024.
I completed the Claimed by Gargoyles series which is three books and starts with Wicked Awakening. I really enjoyed this series and went through it pretty quickly. It is a RH paranormal fantasy and has a lot of good humor and spice.
Lastly, Queen of Roses is the first book in the Blood of a Fae series. This series is a quasi gender bend take on the story of King Arthur featuring humans and fae. The MFC Morgan must go on a quest to find the legendary Excalibur which, of course, turns into a journey to find herself and her true destiny. I am on book four currently but am loving it!
June Reading List In reading order:
Zodiac Academy books 1-7 by Caroline Peckham
Double Pucked by Lauren Blakely. This is a reread because it makes me happy.
Leather and Lark by Brynne Weaver
Lords of Pain by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue - Reread 3# for this series.
Lords of Wrath by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue
Salt by Ben Dawn - Recommend reading but the series is incomplete
Lords of Mercy by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue
Fate of the Sun King by Nisha J Tuli
Prey Tell by Amanda Richardson
Corrupted Heart by Jagger Cole
Devil May Care by Angel Lawson
Dukes of Ruin by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue - Reread #3
A Deal with the Devil by Angel Lawson
Wicked Conjuring by Sarah Piper
Wicked Awakening by Sarah Piper
Wicked Devouring by Sarah Piper
Wicked Ascending by Sarah Piper
Dukes of Madness by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue
Queen of Roses by Briar Boleyn
Court of Claws by Briar Boleyn
Dukes of Peril by Angel Lawson and Samantha Rue
Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn