Happy May, friends 🌻
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Monthly Reading Wrap-Up
April has been a slower reading month, for many reasons, I guess. I’ve been busier, I’ve been tired and just, in a slight reading slump, I’d say, to go perfectly with my shitty mental health lately? Anyway, I don’t want to dwell on that (in case you haven’t noticed the “in real life section disappearing here for a bit). So let me share what I read this past month!
THE BLACKWOODS ☂️ I’ve been meaning to read this book for a while, because rich Hollywood families is my thing. I had a lot of fun with this, even if I kind of expected there to be a little more drama, in some way? Still, a really entertaining read overall! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
PANDEMONIUM☂️ Continuing with my re-read of the Delirium series and I just love it so much. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
REQUIEM ☂️ The last one in the Delirium series! I adore this trilogy and highly recommend it if you’re looking for a unique YA dystopian story. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Goodreads challenge: 14/45 books
Still on track so far, so I’m not doing so bad!
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Well, needless to say, I’ve been in the biggest blogging slump of my almost 10-year career. It doesn’t feel thrilling to admit it, but well. Between life and my writing projects, I haven’t taken the time to blog as much as I used to.
Let’s also say it: I haven’t felt inspired or that little spark, to pay too much attention to it, either.
I love this little platform too much to give it all up, though. I maybe just need a bit of time to properly get back to it and get that little spark, back. In the meantime, I still wanted to write this little wrap-up to let you all know about my silence, to keep you updated about my reads and my writing journey, for those of you who are interested.
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I’m sorry to hear you’re still feeling low, Marie! Let’s hope that you’ll start feeling better as the sun will be more present now! (or should be.. hopefully) – it would make absolute sens you’re not feeling like blogging. Just rest & take care of yourself! xx
Thank you so much Kristina, that means so much <3 <3 I hope that May will be kind to you, sending you so much love!! x
I also had a slow reading month, must be something in the air!
Definitely! I hope May will be better for both of us! <3
I wish I could give you inspiration to get you out of your slump, but I fear I’ve fallen into one, too. ☹️ I’ve been thinking about taking a mini hiatus for the month of May to keep the pressure off because I have 0 content. Life has gotten super busy and slightly stressful lately that I’m barely even reading, it hurts.
BUT I do look forward to all your book related content, I’m so happy for you!! 💜 I hope you have a beautiful May, Marie!
Oh no, I’m so sorry to hear that 🙁 I hope that May will slow down and I’m sending you all the positive vibes. You got this! <3 <3
Thank you! I hope so, too, but I’m sure it’s going to be just as busy! 💜
I just got a nonce error, going to try to comment here. I read the Delirium books back in the day. I liked them, but remember being a little disappointed with the ending. Good luck with your book and I hope you have a fantastic month!
Oh that is weird! I’m getting this comment, thank you, Sam! <3 I have such fond memories of Delirium, I think that plays a lot in my enjoyment, as well.
Thank you so much! I hope May treats you well <3
I had slow reading month but it was a busy month in life. Now that my kid’s summer vacation started I have even less hope to read more in May. I hope you can get out of slump pretty soon. Wish you a great May.
Ohh but yay for some lovely time with your kid, I hope that May will be bright and lovely for you both! Thanks so much!! <3
I’m so sorry you’re having a tough time right now, Marie, between life struggles and blogging slump. I think something that’s helped me when I’m slumping is giving myself permission to post less, post differently or change my standards because life is different from when we started blogging a decade ago. I hope you’re able to find some kindness, too!
Also, I am so excited for your author newsletter!!! 😍
Thank you so much, Nicole, appreciate it so much. I hope that May will be kind to you, and thank you for all of your support!! <3
You as well, Marie!! You’re amazing! 🖤
Sending lots of love your way Marie (and to Nyx). Hope things pick up soon xx
Thank you so much, this means the world <3 <3
Ahh I’m sad you’re in a blogging slump but I think it’s only natural when you’re busy with author stuff. I can’t wait to check out the author site and see all the upcoming updates <3
Take care, Marie!
Thank you so much, this means the world! I hope May will be kind to you, sending you so much love <3
Marie, I was SO STOKED to receive your newsletter in my inbox! (I forgot to reply to the email so whoops, I guess I’m sharing my thoughts here!) I saw the trailer and am sooo excited. I remember having a romantic-travel phase and am so excited to get back into that. 💖
So sorry about the slump though! I had a 6-year-long reading slump and I discussed on my blog how I got over it, though our situations may be a biiiit different. 🥲 Are the rereads not working for your slump? 🥺 Anyways, no worries if you’re not feeling up to it or blogging! There’s definitely a lot going on in your life right now, and that’s okay. 😭
Ahhh thank you so much, you’re too kind Aimee! This means so much 🥺
Re-reads have been wonderful for my slight reading slump, hoping to do that a bit more this year, actually. It feels so comforting to get back to old favorites! I haven’t found that comforting, back to-it feeling with blogging, yet, unfortunately, but I hope I will soon. Thank you so much for your kind words! And I hope May will be wonderful to you!! <3
Sorry to hear that you haven’t had the best month, I feel you! I hope May has better things in store for us ❤️
So excited for your book trailer!! I’m already looking forward to this Fall 😊 I think it’s understandable that blogging might be a bit slower now that you’re focusing on your novel – I wish you all the best luck 💕
Thank you so much, Caro, I hope that May has been kinder to you so far, sending you so much love <3 <3
Aww I’m sorry your mental health has been shitty; definitely can relate. 😔 But you did read three books, and that’s definitely a win!
It feels super weird seeing the Delirium colors in their new versions and not the original ones with a face staring at me. 😂
Sorry you’re also getting with the biggest blogging slump; I personally find it’s related to my mental health so I usually dial back on posting to the absolute bare minimum, which is usually just wrap-ups. Sometimes I do a wrap-up every two months instead of every month depending on how I’m feeling, and sometimes I even do it every three months – definitely don’t force yourself to blog if you don’t have the energy, though!
I will say, mine was more related to work-related burnout and that snowballing with the rest of my life, so the moment I got laid off in February, it was basically a “Get out of Jail” card for me in a way (or at least the beginnings of one). So yours might be different!
(I don’t do a hiatus post though; I don’t know, I feel like if I do that then I’m just going to drop the blog completely and forget about it, you know? And I know full well I don’t want to give it up either.)
Here’s to hoping May will be better for you, both in reading and in mental health! <3
I’m so sorry you can relate to this 🙁 I hope that May has started out nicely for you, I’m sending you all the good vibes and always here if you need to chat 💖
Ugh I’m so sorry to hear about work and I really hope things will get better as you go. It’s a little bit of everything for me, but I’m just like you, I don’t want to announce a hiatus because I don’t want to drop this little place, either? So I relate a lot to what you’re saying, here. But we got this and I hope the upcoming weeks and months will be kinder to us both. Sending you so much love! 💖
Have a great May reading month.
Thank you so much!! 🙂
Sorry you had a rough month! I hope you are having a better one now! I think it’s perfectly normal to have blogging slumps- I’ve had so many over the years- especially when you’ve got a lot on! Don’t worry, it’s normal for it to ebb and flow. And I’m glad you’re enjoying rereading the delirium series- I reread it last year and really enjoyed it ☺️💖
Thank you so much! <3 SO happy you enjoyed re-reading it, as well, such a great series! <3