June Month in Review // July Preview

June is already gone and now we're well on the way into summer!
My birthday is coming up later this month, too, and my friend from Canada is coming to the US to visit family, and we're getting together and meeting up with a third mutual friend. It's going to be the most epic hangout ever. I am so, so excited. Best birthday ever, coming up!!!

I did a lot of "soul recovery" in June after the flurry of BEA and jammed-together blog tours. This week, I've been reading largely for me again, and it's so nice! 

Also, Emily from Oh, Magic Hour and I have an announcement!

We're postponing Splash into Summer. ;_; It will now take place from August 10th ~ 24th. I haven't had a chance to make banner grabs, but look for them soon. In the meantime, here's one you can grab now:

In the meantime while you wait, why not check out Emily's event beginning tomorrow, Swashbuckling Summer? I'm sure one or two pirate books will have a mermaid or two!
(And psst, expect a guest post from me! ^.~)

And now, what you've all been waiting for...!

Here's a look at everything that's been going on recently and everything still to come!

ONGOING GIVEAWAYS:

*BREAKING THE REINS by Juliana Haygert (7/19)
*PERFECTED by Kate Birch (7/28)

Check out the July Blog Tour Schedule for more upcoming giveaways!

JULY BLOG TOUR SCHEDULE
(Most blog tour stops feature giveaways as well!)



*BREAKING FENCES by Juliana Haygert {7/5; review}
*STRANGE EVER AFTER by Susan Dennard {7/18; interview}
*BREATHE, ANNIE, BREATHE by Miranda Kenneally {7/19 review}

*THE KISS OF DECEPTION by Mary E. Pearson {Interview! Not for a tour, so no specific date!}

READING NOW:
{All links to Goodreads!}

*BEHIND THE SCENES by Dahlia Adler (New Adult)

PLANNING TO READ IN JULY:

*THE PERILOUS SEA by Sherry Thomas (YA)
*THE STORYSPINNER by Becky Wallace (YA)
*GATES OF THREAD AND STONE by Lori M. Lee (YA)
*DELIVERANCE by CJ Redwine (YA)
*STEEL by Carrie Vaughn (YA)
*THE MAP TO EVERYWHERE by Carrie Ryan (MG)
*BREATHE, ANNIE, BREATHE by Miranda Kenneally (YA)

***I'd also like to read some mermaid novels for my Splash into Summer event next month!

[link to my GoodReads account so you can see my blurb feed as I read]

READ IN JUNE:
{All links to Goodreads!}

TOTAL: 13 Books


*MY LAST KISS by Bethany Neal {YA}
*WE WERE LIARS by E. Lockhart {YA}  
*DARK METROPOLIS by Jaclyn Dolamore {YA}
*HEIR OF FIRE by Sarah J. Maas {YA}
*THREATS OF SKY AND SEA by Jennifer Ellison {YA}
*RUIN AND RISING by Leigh Bardugo {YA}
*SINCE YOU'VE BEEN GONE by Morgan Matson {YA}
*THE RING AND THE CROWN by Melissa de la Cruz {YA}
*HIDDEN by Megg Jensen {New Adult}
*RED AT NIGHT by Katie McGarry {YA}
*TANDEM by Anna Jarzab {YA}
*TETHER by Anna Jarzab {YA}
*THE REBEL PRINCESS by Janice Sperry {MG}

REVIEWED IN JUNE:
{All links to my review!}


*MY LAST KISS by Bethany Neal {YA}
*DARK METROPOLIS by Jaclyn Dolamore {YA}
*THREATS OF SKY AND SEA by Jennifer Ellison {YA}
*THE RING AND THE CROWN by Melissa de la Cruz {YA}
*THE REBEL PRINCESS by Janice Sperry {MG}

*THE KISS OF DECEPTION by Mary E. Pearson

FEATURES IN MARCH:

*BEA 2014 Highlights, Day Three
*Happy FAULT IN OUR STARS Day!
*Most Exciting Titles Found at BEA!
*May Month in Review // June Preview

*{Cover Reveal} IGNITE by Sara B. Larson
*{Waiting on Wednesday} GATES OF THREAD AND STONE by Lori M. Lee
*{Guest Post} The Writing Process Behind the Historical Fairy Tale CINDERELLA'S DRESS by Shonna Slayton
*Celebrate Father's Day with a Free, Printable Book About Dad!
*{Guest Post} Top Ten Things to Know About Elementals and the Elements by Jennifer Ellision, Author of THREATS OF SKY AND SEA
*Top Ten 2014 Summer TBR Titles
*Exploring Mirrors in Fiction, and Revealing the Cover for THE ORPHAN QUEEN by Jodi Meadows
*{Waiting on Wednesday+Cover Reveal} KING by Ellen Oh
*Reflecting on FAIREST by Marissa Meyer
*Guest Post with FAN ART Author Sarah Tregay
*{Cover Reveal} A COLD LEGACY by Megan Shepherd
*{Waiting on Wednesday} RITES OF PASSAGE by Joy N. Hensley 
*Bloomsbury Spark’s Six-Month Sparkiversary!