You guys!
Do you remember a few weeks back, I wrote about how lucky I was that I’ve won a competition held by Jo @Online Blanket Fort? If not, you can read about it here: Weekly update – week 31. Anyway, the other day Jo PM’d me on Twitter to ask which book I wanted. I was being completely cheeky and said, that my biggest book wish is Circe by Madeline Miller, but as its quite expensive, I’d love any paranormal romance she’d send my way.
Jo then ordered something, and I asked her not to tell me what it was, even though, I was dying to find out. A few days later this beauty was delivered to me:
Can you believe it? I’m so amazed and floored by Jo’s kindness!
To tell you the truth, this is both good and bad. I do really want to read this book, because the previous book written by Ms. Miller, The Song of Achilles, is one of my all time favourite reads.
In the spirit of honesty, I must admit that the fact that I’ve been studying and been living on a tight budget, was also posing as an excuse to not buy this book. Why would I need an excuse to not read a book I’m so excited about? Well because I’m also a little bit scared to read it!
I loved the first book so much and I know myself well enough to know, I won’t be able to help keeping this one to the same standards. Even though, they’re both standalones so aside from the Greek Mythology theme and same author, they have nothing in common. But sometimes rational arguements and thinking, doesn’t
In spite of that, I know that I expect a lot from Circe, and a little part of me is afraid of being letdown. But while I work through my growing “has to read” list, Circe will look so incredibly good on my shelf (that I finally received). And hopefully, when the time comes, I’ll have the courage to pick up and read this book!
Have you ever won one of those blogger give-aways? Have you ever been “afraid” or nervous to read a book, because you knew there was a possibility your own expectations might ruin it for you?
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Ooof that was so nice of her! And I still haven’t read Circe yet (I still can’t decide between the UK or the US cover) but I’ve heard it’s less romance-oriented than Song of Achilles and more feminist, so I’m looking forward to see how that pans out. 🙂
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It’s SO nice of her, and personally I’m loving the UK cover the most. But I might buy the US at some point too, if I love it 🙂
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I’m reading Circe at the moment, about a quarter through. It’s really different from anything I’ve read before – recommend it so far!
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Sounds good 🙂 every review I’ve seen has been positive too, so I keep my fingers crossed it lives up to the hype 🤞
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Still reading it – actually my opinion is a little more mixed now but I will definitely review it next week.
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Oh no…. I still haven’t started mine, and don’t think I’ll get around to starting it until September or October. But I’ll be looking forward to your review 🙂
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That is so gorgeous!! I really like Circe but I haven’t read the first book by her yet!
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Oh I can’t recommend the first one enough! 👍
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I am planning to get to it! 🙂
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Cool 🙂 let me know how you like it, when you get to it.
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I will!
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😀
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I won my first and only blog giveaway about few weeks ago! I can’t wait to get it.
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Uhh how exciting 🤩 Do you know what you won?
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yes. i got to choose a book and i asked for wicked deep because it’s something i don’t think i would’ve bought for myself since it doesn’t really have romance.
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Cool! I hope you get it soon 🤞
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That’s awesome!!!
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Yep 🙂
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Congratulations on winning the giveaway plus how lovely is Jo, the blogging community is full of great people. I really worried about reading Sophie Kinsella’s books when I found out she writes under the name Madeline Wickham. I love Sophie’s books and worried that the others would not be to my liking but they were great and I now own the full set of Kinsella and Wickham books.
Kate x
http://www.katesbeautyhome.com
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Aww that’s so great! I love when something you’re not sure about, turns great like that. And yes, Jo is absolutely ace
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Aww! You’re so welcome. It is a BEAUTIFUL cover as well. Hope you enjoy it (and it lives up to expectations!) xx
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Yes, that cover is so gorgeous! If I had my very own book den, I’d probably but an extra to use for decorating purposes ☺
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I don’t win things. I have a horrible luck haha. But I have been apprehensive to read something too because I’m afraid that I’ve hyped it up too much and will be disappointed as a result. I just need to lower my expectations sometimes.
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The struggle is real! I’ve previously hyped a book up too much in my head, leaving me to feel underwhelmed, which is never good.
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The book* sorry the previous comment just got sent
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Haha I do that all the time. 10 thumbs and all that 😆
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😂😂💜
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Congratulations… I am so glad you liked
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