I have finally fought my way to the end of Medieval-a-thon. I got out of prison, equipped myself with weapons and animal companions, and eventually clothes, and I worked my way up from Prisoner to Princess. And I think I did really well, considering I started nine days late and read a fair few books that I couldn't shoe-horn into the prompts.
Check out a full list of prompts and my original Medieval-A-Thon TBR.
Wrap Up
I think I did OK with this readathon. I probably could have made it to Empress if I didn't get distracted by so many romances that I couldn't make fit the prompts, but right now I really need romance in my life. And I did have a bit of a mishap with one of the books I was most eager to read. But life happens, and I had fun regardless.
So these are the prompts I complete and the books I read, in the order that I read them:
- A Romance
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I loved this book, I read it at exactly the right time for me. It got me a bow and arrow and out of prison.
- Orange on the Dust Jacket
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This book was fascinating and delightfully angry. I loved the exploration of propaganda and rare contemporary sources.
- A Book High on Your Shelf
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I first read this book back in high school, so it's been gathering dust on top of my bookcase for YEARS. With the new adaptation news I knew I had to reread it.
- Start or Finish a Duology
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I was supposed to be reading Song of Sorrow by Melinda Salisbury but the pages started falling as I was reading so I had to switch. Luckily I had Grace & Fury on my bookshelf, which I got from a Fairyloot box years ago.
- A Book with You Favourite Colour on the Spine
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I was supposed to read The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite for this prompt, but by the end of the month I needed something sweet and funny and uplifting, and I know that the Waiting for Callback books would do that. Plus, it's red.
I honestly had such excellent fun, and I really enjoyed the sense of community on Twitter with everyone taking part. It was wonderful and I will absolutely join in again next year! I know that I deviated quite a bit from my initial TBR, but it was worth it.
And just look at my character! Franki did an amazing job and I love her so much.
What did you read in May?
Aaaaah I still need to read The Runaway Bride! Sounds like you had a fab time :)
ReplyDeleteIt was so much fun!
DeleteIt looks like you had a lovely reading time!
ReplyDeleteI did, it was a really fun readathon :)
DeleteSo glad you enjoyed this readathon! I am still mad I didn't know about it in time lol!
ReplyDeleteYay you got out of prison! Glad you enjoyed the readathon!
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