Progress on the Reading Challenge

Well, so far I have finished 2 books - both over 250 pages I might add:

1. Affair - Amanda Quick
2. Mystique - Amanda Quick

They are both (trashy) romance but I haven't been up to anything "heavier" since I finally managed to finish Game of Thrones after 6 months of erratic reading.

Affair was quite charming, in my opinion. I really liked the female protagonist straight from the start. For a historical romance it wasn't too anachronistic/confused with regard to the flora and fauna of Blighty (taken with a pinch of salt just like watching movies or period dramas). The secret society and "mesmerism" aspects were really quite interesting and I actually laughed out loud at the more humorous parts of the book - eliciting bemused looks from my husband. I liked it enough that I'll most likely read it again and bought myself a copy of the ebook. 

Mystique was a little less enjoyable. I found it difficult to get into the first few pages, although I grew to like the characters and the storyline and in the end I put down the book (well, the ereader) with a contented sigh, pleased at the outcome. I think that these books are somewhat formulaic but then I actually find it refreshing to read something that goes in the direction you expect it to follow so you don't end up disappointed. I'm not sure if I would purchase Mystique, but I'd probably check it out of the library again in the future.

As you can see, I don't feel the need to hide my guilty pleasures. I've been told I wear my heart on my sleeve but I think that really that's just a polite way of saying I over-share all the details of my life with anyone and everyone. In that vein I shall continue listing even the most ridiculous of books I read this year and what I think of them - at least until I forget or give up.