Thanks for the heads up on Sweet Sorrow via Netgalley, I grabbed my copy early, it was the only one I was interested in reading out of them all. I’m actually glad none of them called out to me (I might still enter raffles) because I can save up my points again for a book in the future!
I agree! I’m not interest in any of the books listed that I don’t already own. I own 2/4 books listed already. I’ll still read the First Impression and give my feedback but I won’t be entering any raffles this time around. That’s ok though, I’ve got plenty to read! I went a little nuts on NetGalley…
I have way too many NetGalley books XD I have a problem but hopefully this upcoming year I can get back on track and read them. I’ll get the points as well but won’t enter the raffles, I did that for almost two months this year because nothing called out to me. I don’t want any books on my TBR that I won’t read.
I just wanted to add that if you’re an Edelweiss+ reader, Sweet Sorrow, One Day You’ll Burn, and The Best Laid Plans are all available for request.
I do not like a single one of the covers. They all seem to have a similar theme, too. Lots of summery blues and yellows, flat two-dimensional imagery, and silhouettes.
I first heard about The Best Laid Plans through a Goodreads Giveaway. It sounds like a cute coming-of-age story. It’s not something I would typically read, though.
Honestly, none of them really spark much interest. I will still read the First Looks when they become available, because who knows, the books might surprise me! I thought I would not care for Followers AT ALL but after reading the First Look I was really impressed!
I always check NetGalley and Edelweiss+ for copies of the books featured by Bookish First. If I obtain a copy from one of those sites, I just turn in my First Impression for points, but I don’t enter the raffle. I come back later to share my review. (I like that Bookish First allows you to earn points for reviewing books even if you didn’t obtain a copy from their site.)
I don’t like any of the covers either and that can really put me off a book. I know I’m not supposed to judge a book by its cover but I definitely do. I can’t help it!
I just joined Edelweiss+ and asked you some questions about it on another thread. It’s a bit confusing! I’ve requested some books but I have no idea what to do to make sure I get approved.
I judge books by their covers, too. I really can’t help it. There are certain things about a cover that give away 1) the genre and 2) whether it was professionally edited. I am subscribed to several ARC review sites so I have to be selective. I was surprised by the list that Bookish First shared on Twitter of their favorite covers for 2019; I hated all of them.
And I responded to your Edelweiss+ query on the other thread
I think Sweet Sorrow sounds interesting and could be one I will hope to win (or claim). The Joseph Schneider detective story sounds like it could be a good story, even though it’s spooky subject matter. The other two I doubt will be for me; however, it is possible that the preview chapters for Wake Up, Wanda Wiley will change my mind. I really doubt I will want to read the Lund book. Once again, however, I am interested to read the preview chapters. Maybe the cover design makes the book less appealing than it is ???
Actually, I am not on NetGalley. Sometimes I have such a backlog of books or other non-reading projects pending that I haven’t gone looking for more. However, I must say - it is tempting!
I am so excited to see ‘The Sin in the Steel’ is up for grabs next week. I’ve been saving my points, waiting for a book I really wanted to read and to see this one has me super happy/excited. It has things I enjoy - tough female protagonist, pirates, fantasy… reminds me of The Liveship Trader trilogy by Robin Hobb, but not quite.
