May was about grieving for me and my family. My husband had lost his aunt to COVID-19 in the last week of April and her funeral was in the first week of May. And yes there was Mother’s Day, my sister’s birthday, my husband’s birthday – some happy moments and then again…grief, watching George Floyd’s life snuffed out on video. I don’t even remember what I read for May…it’s been chaos.
We were social distancing and locked down and now in Hawaii we are almost fully open (only tourism is closed) so before Memorial Day, I was feeling less anxiety. Then we started June with protests, anger, rage, grief, tears, and now…change. I see the change and it gives me hope. I love seeing the activism in young people so I will cling to that hope.
With that May update…(it’s been crazy right?)…here is what I read in May:
The 3 book series were so short, it could have been combine to make a duology so I read those fast. Two of the books in the list also were read months ago but posted nearer to their publication dates. But yeah, not bad for a rough month. At least I got to escape for a little bit. How did you do in May?
Past Midnight Book Reviews & More 
I read Girl, Serpent, Thorn too! I really liked it! I have a copy of The Fiery Crown that I’m excited for and I’d really like to get my hands on a copy of The Shadow Wand ASAP bc I’m obsessed with that series.
I read the arc for The Shadow Wand because I love that series too – took me awhile to get into the first part but the second part was like…whoa…😳 – let me know what you think of it when you read it!
I think I’m gonna buy it because I didnt get an ARC. I am pretty happy that the series doesnt end there though because I’m not ready 😭