The weather finally turned nice, so I’ve been spending much more time outside, than I have lying on the sofa reading, so only nine books this month.

And I’m okay with that.

YA Fantasy

One re-read here, as a reminder of the world of The Talent Chronicles. All of these books are excellent, and I highly recommend them.

Impulse Control (2011) Susan Bischoff (9/10) The Talent Chronicles
Heroes ‘Til Curfew (2011) Susan Bischoff (9.5/10) The Talent Chronicles
Reborn (2014) CC Hunter (8/10) Shadow Falls: After Dark

Supernatural Fantasy

Ups and downs here–some really good stuff and some stuff I didn’t much like. I have got to read more Kelly Armstrong. And ML Brennan has been quite good.

Iron Night (2014) M.L. Brennan (8.5/10) Generation V
Tales of the Otherworld (2010) Kelley Armstrong (8/10) Otherworld Anthology
Gooseberry Bluff Community College of Magic: The Thirteenth Rib (2013) David J. Schwartz (7/10)
Dead Spots (2012) Melissa F. Olson (7/10)
Trail of Dead (2013) Melissa F. Olson (4/10)

Mystery

Only one mystery, and this in a series that I either love the story or can hardly finish the story. This was a love.

The Indian Bride (2001/2005) Karin Fossum translated by Charlotte Barslund (8/10) Inspector Sejer

Everything I read was an eBook. Which I no longer find surprising, although I still have a few paper books on pre-order (primarily comics/graphic novels which I don’t like reading on an eReader).

Mostly fantasy (specifically supernatural fantasy), but some stories dabbled in multiple genres.

Fantasy: 8
Mystery: 2
Romance: 2
YA: 3
Anthology: 1

I read primarily female authors this month, including on female writing under initials.

Male: 1
Female: 7
Initials: 1

Here’s where I am for the year:
Male: 42%
Female: 34%
Joint + Anthology: 11%
Initials: 11%
Male Pseudonym: 3%

That comes out to 47% female authors and 42% male authors, which is more in line with how I usually read–a relatively close split weighted just a bit towards female authors.

Again, if you’re looking for something new to read, I highly recommend YA. And you can always go over to my book blog and browse the categories for 8, 9, & 10 rated books, to see what I really loved.