Goodreads Monday/TBR Monday is hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog and invites you to post about what books are on your Goodreads “to read” lists or TBR lists, the progress you have made on your current books and reading challenges, and any other bookish news!

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My next book on my never-ending TBR is Crown of Shadows: Magiford Supernatural City by K.M. Shea.

“It features fae, werewolves, vampires, and wizards! This trilogy is packed with humor, adventure, and a sweet, slow burn romance between a reluctant fae queen and the assassin who tried to kill her.” (part of synopsis)

It sounds like an amazing urban fantasy to me!

Synopsis

The fae of the Night Court are desperately searching for a new monarch to crown before the Court collapses.

I couldn’t care less.

I’ve done everything I can to bury my fae blood and embrace my human half. That changes when some fae nobles show up on my doorstep and announce that I’m the next Queen of the Night Court.

Becoming an unwilling fae queen? Check. Inheriting a terrible mess? Double check.

The Court is almost bankrupt, my citizens’ favorite hobby is backstabbing one another, and I don’t know who I can trust since someone keeps trying to assassinate me.

Speaking of assassins, I get introduced to the best in the business—a fae lord nicknamed the Wraith. His deadly profession means he fears no one. The only reason he doesn’t kill me on the spot is he’s also a member of the Night Court and the Court’s magic protects me. But that doesn’t prevent him from trading verbal barbs with me whenever we meet.

And if cat herding all these uncooperative fae and chatting with assassins wasn’t enough, I’m required to get married as part of some archaic Court law. This “queen” gig is the worst!

Supposedly I can choose anyone to marry, but with all the infighting I need someone who is neutral and won’t provoke more political power struggles.

So, why do I keep thinking of a certain assassin?

Updates

I am currently attempting to get through two eBooks and an audiobook.

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion (volume 4) by Beth Brower is my quick and lighthearted read. I am currently 34% of the way through and am enjoying it as expected lol.

The Time Trials by Dayna and Jon McConnell is my NetGalley eBook. I am currently around 10% of the way through. So far, the story is already pulling me in with an interesting concept of a potentially time traveling historical club at a prestigious boarding school. Quite imaginative! This is a longer read of about 400 pages so it may take me a bit longer to get through.

My audiobook I am choosing is Heir of Uncertain Magic by Charlie N. Holmberg. I chose this because I am trying to cut down on some of the series I have active and this is the sequel in the Whimbrel House series. So far, I am enjoying jumping back into this world. The humor, magic, romance and intrigue are already quite prevalent. I am about 15% through already.

I dropped Reich to Israel by Avi Strauss for now. Honestly, I am debating about dropping it due to some pretty problematic material right off the bat, but I may end up sticking with it. I am not sure yet.

I got approved for 5 whole NetGalley books this morning, all of which publish in September so I am trying to plan that whole schedule out a bit lol.

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The StoryGraph’s Onboarding 2026 Challenge

2/5 (40%)

TBR Wheel Reading Challenge

3/108 (3%)

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What is in your TBR and how are you doing with your reading challenges?