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Monthly Wrap Up: December 2013

 
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I can’t believe it’s almost 2014 already! Where did all the time go?

Anyways, I managed to read a grand total of 18 books in December, which is a lot, especially since with all the finals and the holidays this month.

As you can see below, I read a ton of historical romances this month. Finals can do that to you.

Books I Read In December
1. The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
2. The Boy Next Door by Meg Cabot (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
3. Slated by Teri Terry (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
4. Fateful by Claudia Gray (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
5. All the Queen’s Men by Linda Howard (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
6. Now You See Her by Linda Howard (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
7. Cover of Night by Linda Howard (Rating: 3.5/5.0)
8. Any Duchess Will Do by Tessa Dare (Rating: 2.0/5.0)
9. Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood (Rating: 3.0/5.0)
10. Cry No More by Linda Howard (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
11. The Dead and the Buried by Kim Harrington (Rating: 2.5/5.0)
12. Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
13. Dying to Please by Linda Howard (Rating: 4.0/5.0)
14. The Dead and the Buried by Kim Harrington (Rating: 2.5/5.0)
15. Shadowland by Meg Cabot (Rating: 2.5/5.0)
16. The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn (Rating: 3.0/5.0)
17. Killing Time by Linda Howard (Rating: 2.5/5.0)
18. Angel Creek by Linda Howard (Rating: 3.0/5.0)
Average Book Rating: 3.25/5.0

Favorite Book Read In December

steelheart

Anyone that follows me on twitters knows that I’ve been strongly urging (okay, more like trying to force) people to read Steelheart. It is everything you can ever want in a book: action, romance, betrayal, and a killer cliffhanger. Read this one NOW.

 
 
 
Which books were your favorite this month? Which ones did you not enjoy as much as you thought you would? I want to know!

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-Kelly

Posted by Kelly on 12-31-13 · 12 Comments
Categories: monthly wrap up

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  1. Satty says

    12-31-13 at 9:45 AM

    Well yeah that’s truly a lot of Historical Romances. Thanks for suggesting this great read. I’ll surely read Steelheart very soon. :-D
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  2. Mel@thedailyprophecy says

    12-31-13 at 10:07 AM

    That is a lot of books, great job Kelly! :D I can’t wait to read Steelheart, I really like the sound of it.
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  3. Renu says

    12-31-13 at 10:12 AM

    Wow, 18 books! I don’t even think I read half that, haha. xD
    Steelheart is among one of my faves of this month, too. :)
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  4. Leigh @ Little Book Star says

    12-31-13 at 1:22 PM

    Dang girl, 18 books? That’s really amazing. Okay I’m definitely going to read Steelheart. It sounds super awesome and you ranted it on Twitter so it must be a great read. I find it amazing that you read a lot of historical romances. That’s my least favorite out of all the genre. Idk, it just bores me lol. I’m more of a contemporary and sci-fi gal. Well, I hope you have a great New Year’s!

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  5. Somia says

    12-31-13 at 3:03 PM

    18 books!!! Wow! I’ve only finished 3 books and I’m 1/3 or half way through 4 other books. My favourite read this month was Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy #3). I know you’ve read VA #1 and liked it that’s why you definitely should read the other volumes. This series it just gets better and better.
    I haven’t heard about Steelheart before but I might try it since you liked it that much :)

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  6. Missie says

    12-31-13 at 3:04 PM

    18 books a month, that is awesome! A I totally need to read Steelheart – I’ve heard great things
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  7. Ashley @The Quiet Concert says

    12-31-13 at 3:38 PM

    Nicole really loved Steelheart. I bought it when it was a kindle daily deal so I do plan to read it soon! Glad to hear Nicole has some backing on this one :)
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  8. Adele says

    12-31-13 at 8:19 PM

    Wow, nineteen books in a month! That’s something! I think my favourite book of month December would be Haze by Paula Weston. I love books about angels and this one was definitely awesome! xo
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  9. Rochelle Sharpe says

    1-01-14 at 12:18 AM

    Wow, you have read a huge amount of books in December, I average about four a month. I got Steelheart for Christmas and can’t wait to read it! I hope I love it just as much as you do.
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  10. Cait D says

    1-01-14 at 4:35 AM

    I love the sounds of Steelheart! I was turned off, originally, by some reviews that said it was horrible…but I’m such a superhero fan, I think I’ll try it anyway. ;) Congrats on reading so many books this month! And surviving finals. *shudders* I’m glad I don’t have them anymore.
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  11. Pili says

    1-01-14 at 7:55 AM

    Steelheart is there on the TBR pile, waiting till I finally make time to read it! Hopefully soon!
    Kudos on the 18 books read this month!
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  12. Miranda @ Tempest Books says

    1-02-14 at 8:36 AM

    I definitely want to check out Steelheart soon! I’ve heard so many great things about it. I already bought it for my Kindle :) Great job reading 18 books!
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