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IMWAYR-21/08/2017

Hey guys! I'm linking up with Kathryn @ Book Date once again to update you all on my week. I had quite a good reading week. I finished two review books and started a third one (the last one that's been approved). I also finished a light read in between. Hopefully next week I'll have time to pick up The Dream Thieves, the second book in the Raven Cycle Trilogy

I finished "Blood and Ink" by Stephen Davies.  It was quite an interesting take on radicalism and terrorism in Africa.


I also finished reading "The 12 Dares of Christa" by Marissa Burt. I loved it so much- it's a great middle grade book.

I devoured Allie Carter's Heist Society in one or two sittings. It was the perfect, light-hearted book to separate the two review books. 


I'm currently reading "Far From the Tree" by Robin Benway. This is the last of a series of review books that were approved for me. I'm looking forward to picking up some books I've had on my TBR for a while.

Let me know all about your week in the comment section below! 
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  1. Kathy MartinAugust 21, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    I like Robin Benway and will have to look for that book. I also love Ally Carter's books. Come see my week here. Happy reading!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsAugust 22, 2017 at 5:43 PM

      This is the first book of hers that I'm reading. Enjoy your week Kathy!

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  2. Kathryn TAugust 22, 2017 at 1:07 AM

    How nice to shelve as read all those review books and get on to some of your own reading. Always a dream so at the moment I am staying away from NetGalley and hoping to land in the same place as yourself!

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    1. Vedika @ Poems and PoetsAugust 22, 2017 at 5:44 PM

      I actually don't use NetGalley. I use Edelweiss- but I understand exactly what you mean!

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  3. UnknownAugust 22, 2017 at 10:42 PM

    think I'll check out the 12 Dares of Christa!

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