The Winds of Winter by George R.R. Martin

Hahahaha… oh. This book. I mean, if it every actually comes out, I will be the first to pounce on it. Of course it gets to stay. But, at the same time, I’m beginning to lose hope that this will ever see the light of day. Fingers crossed, though! I loved all the other books in the series (some more than others) and I really would like to see the end. Probably because I’m hoping and praying it’s different from how the HBO series ended…

Verdict: Keep

End of Watch by Stephen King

I own this book, so it automatically gets to stick around. But, more than that, I’ve already read the first two books in this series and I am invested. Don’t ask my why it’s taken me so long to get to this one… I really enjoyed the other two and this one is promising to be a tad creepier. I’ll get to it eventually, though!

Verdict: Keep

The Fireman by Joe Hill

This is one of a few books by this author on my Want to Read shelf. I will fully admit that I originally added them based solely on the fact that Joe Hill is one of Stephen King’s sons. But there’s another Joe Hill book I want to read more. Until I’ve read his writing and decided whether he’s for me or not, I think I’ll whittle it down to just that one. And this ain’t it.

Verdict: Remove

Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill

This isn’t it, either! Though this sounds intriguing (a ghost coming to get revenge on an aged rocker), I still think I’m more intrigued by NOS4A2. I’m really hoping I love his writing and his style, though. If I do, this will be making a reappearance on the TBR!

Verdict: Remove

Fire Boy by Sami Shah

I thought I had gotten past the point of books I added but had no recollection of adding. Apparently, I was wrong 😅 Having read the synopsis, though, I can see why I added it! It’s an urban fantasy that follows a D&D-loving young man living in Pakistan… who happens to be able to see djinn and a variety of otherworldly spirits. Sounds like there are high stakes and adventure and I’m in!

Verdict: Keep

Not Another Superhero by Tara Lynn

On the other hand, this is a book I forgot I added and, after reading the synopsis, I’m not entirely sad about it. Not that it sounds terrible, mind you. It’s billed as a mystery romance in which our snarky heroine is trying to figure out who is trying to kill her. But it also sounds pretty boring, in my opinion 😬 Just one of those “not for me” situations.

Verdict: Remove

Losing It by Emma Rathbone

Okay, this one I remember adding, but now I don’t remember why, lol. It’s an adult contemporary which isn’t usually my jam. And when the synopsis describes virginity as an “appalling condition”, I’m not sure I really want to read it. I mean, it is from the main character’s POV, but I’m not feeling it. It also has an average rating of 2.50 which is… yikes…

Verdict: Remove

Enchanted Islands by Allison Amend

Though historical fiction is not usually my jam, either, this one sounds intriguing. It’s about a woman who works for Naval Intelligence during WWII. As part of an undercover operation, she ends up marrying a guy she barely knows and moving to the Galápagos Islands. It’s sounds like it would have a lot of secrets to unravel and a pretty lush background… so I’m in!

Verdict: Keep

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard

This is another one I own, so it gets a free pass. On top of that, though, it’s one of the classics of YA fantasy! I’ve always wanted to give this series a go. It may end up not being to my liking, especially since I’m not in the target demographic anymore, but I still want to give it a shot.

Verdict: Keep

This Savage Song by Victoria Schwab

This one is, of course, staying. A YA novel about monsters and music by one of my favorite authors? Yes, please! I love Schwab’s writing and I’ve always been intrigued by the premise of this series. Now I just need to, ya know, actually pick up the books and read them!

Verdict: Keep