With the stress I have been putting up for straight 5 days I was looking for a simple weekend hike with kids. It was a best way to unwind myself and spend some quality time. Mandaragiri Hill or locally known as Basadi Betta is a lesser-known destination near Bengaluru. Its photos were mesmerizing. I wanted… Continue reading Day Outings from Bengaluru to Mandaragiri Hills
Author: meander23
I m an avid reader, blogger, trekker and traveller. Meander in my book shelf or around India and few other places along with me.
A day Trip to Ramadevara Betta & Kanva Reservoir
We wanted our kids to explore more of outdoors. During one of those spontaneous meets with my friends, we decided to take our kids to a small half a day hike. With kids you see everything through their eyes and experience things you wouldn’t when traveling without them. First thing that came to my mind… Continue reading A day Trip to Ramadevara Betta & Kanva Reservoir
The Drowned Girls (Angie Pallorino #1) by Loreth Anne White
Title: The Drowned Girls (Angie Pallorino #1) Author: Loreth Anne White My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 Type: Series – Book 3 Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, crime Primary Characters: Angie and Maddocks Narration: Multiple POV This was my first Loreth Anne white book. I saw this in kindle recommendation and read the blurb. It was interesting so I picked up without much thoughts and preamble. I… Continue reading The Drowned Girls (Angie Pallorino #1) by Loreth Anne White
At Grave’s End(Night Huntress Universe #3) by Jeaniene Frost
Title: At Grave's End(Night Huntress Universe #3) Author: Jeaniene Frost My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 Type: Series – Book 3 Genre: Urban Fantasy, Magical World, Vampire World, Paranormal Primary Characters: Catherine (Cat), Bones Narration: Single POV At Grave's End, the 3rd book in the Night Huntress Series, was action packed and a thriller read. It had been years when I had read first two… Continue reading At Grave’s End(Night Huntress Universe #3) by Jeaniene Frost
Fallen by Mia Sheridan
Title: Fallen Author: Mia Sheridan My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 Type: Standalone Genre: Thriller, Suspense, Dark Mystery Primary Characters: Scarlett, Haddie, Kandance, Camden Narration: multiple third POV Couple of months back, I had read some of Mia Sheridan Thrillers and I had loved it. So, when I read this blurb as per my kindle unlimited subscription I was intrigued. This book kept me… Continue reading Fallen by Mia Sheridan
Fourth Wing(The Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros
Title: Fourth Wing(The Empyrean #1) Author: Rebecca Yarros My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 Type: Series – Book 1 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult fantasy, Magical World, Dragons, Dragon riders Primary Characters: Violet, Xanden, Liam, Rhiannon, Imogen Narration: Limited third party multiple POV The Fourth Wing is a very promising debut in Empyrean series. This is one book where the… Continue reading Fourth Wing(The Empyrean #1) by Rebecca Yarros
Lady of the Drowned Empire (Drowned Empire #3) by Frankie Diane Mallis
Title: Lady of the Drowned Empire (Drowned Empire #3) Author: Frankie Diane Mallis My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Type: Series – Book 3 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult fantasy, Magical World Primary Characters: Lyr, Rhyan, Trsitan, Ameon, Morgana Meera Narration: Dual POV I was so happy to receive the ARC of this book. I just couldn’t wait to… Continue reading Lady of the Drowned Empire (Drowned Empire #3) by Frankie Diane Mallis
Guardian of the Drowned Empire (Drowned Empire #2) by Frankie Diane Mallis
Title: Guardian of the Drowned Empire (Drowned Empire #2) Author: Frankie Diane Mallis My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Type: Series – Book 2 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult fantasy, Magical World Primary Characters: Lyr, Rhyan, Trsitan Narration: Single POV Ending of book 1 felt like I stopped in the mid book. I picked up the next one as soon… Continue reading Guardian of the Drowned Empire (Drowned Empire #2) by Frankie Diane Mallis
Daughter of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
Title: Daughter of the Drowned Empire (Drowned Empire #1) Author: Frankie Diane Mallis My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Type: Series – Book 1 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult fantasy, Magical World Primary Characters: Lyr, Rhyan, Trsitan Narration: Single POV I was planning to read part 2 of Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart when I stumbled upon the… Continue reading Daughter of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
The Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire #1)
Title: The Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire #1) Author: Andrea Stewart My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2 Type: Series – Book 1 Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult fantasy, Magical World Primary Characters: Lin, Jovis, Ranami, Phalue,Sand, Narration: Limited third party multiple POV The Bone Shard Daughter is a very promising debut in Drowning Empire series. When I read the… Continue reading The Bone Shard Daughter (The Drowning Empire #1)
LockTheBox in Bengaluru: A Book fair more like a Literary Festival
With the dawn of an early winter already upon it, Bengaluru braces itself for festivities that will extend beyond the New Year celebrations. The garden city which has proudly boasted everything for everyone’s taste will be host to a 17-day-long literary festival in LockTheBox–Reloaded, from the 16th of December 2022 to the 1st of January,… Continue reading LockTheBox in Bengaluru: A Book fair more like a Literary Festival
Say Yes to the Boss (New York Billionaires #3) by Olivia Hayle
Title: Say Yes to the Boss New York Billionaires #3 Author: Olivia Hayle My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟1/2 Type: Can be read as standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance, Office romance, Marriage of convenience. Primary Characters: Victoria, Cecilia Myers Narration: Dual POV With me still struggling to pick up heavy books, I was looking for some light entertaining read.… Continue reading Say Yes to the Boss (New York Billionaires #3) by Olivia Hayle
Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark
Title: Brutal Prince Author: Sophie Lark My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟3/4 Type: Can be read as standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance, Mafia romance Primary Characters: Callum, Aida Narration: Dual POV I picked this up based on an entirely random kindle recommendation. I was intrigued with blurb. I enjoyed the banter and bullying on each other more than I… Continue reading Brutal Prince by Sophie Lark
Bones (Dark Kingdom #5) by Shantel Tessier
Title: Bones- Dark Kingdom #5 Author: Shantel Tessier My Rating: 🌟🌟1/2 Type: Can be read as standalone Genre: Contemporary Romance, Mafia romance Primary Characters: Mia, Bones, Luca, Cross, Grave, Titan Narration: Dual POV This was one of the most anticipated read from the time I met Bones in “Code of Silence”. With each book in series… Continue reading Bones (Dark Kingdom #5) by Shantel Tessier
Lord of Embers(The Demon Queen Trials #2) by C.N.Crawford
Title: Lord of Embers(The Demon Queen Trials #2) Author: C.N. Crawford My Rating: 🌟1/2 Type: Series – Book 2 Genre: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy world, Magical world, Paranormal series Primary Characters: Rowen, Orion Narration: Dual POV I was intrigued enough to pick the book 2. I was almost on verge of giving up on this several times.… Continue reading Lord of Embers(The Demon Queen Trials #2) by C.N.Crawford
City of Thorns (The Demon Queen Trials #1) by C.N.Crawford
Title: City of Thorns (The Demon Queen Trials #1) Author: C.N. Crawford My Rating: 🌟🌟1/2 Type: Series – Book 1 Genre: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy world, Magical world, Paranormal series Primary Characters: Rowen, Orion Narration: Dual POV I m not a fan of urban fantasy but this blurb intrigued me. I wanted to see how magical world… Continue reading City of Thorns (The Demon Queen Trials #1) by C.N.Crawford
The Calm Before the Storm (The Bridge Kingdom #3.5) by Danielle L Jensen
Title: The Calm Before the Storm (The Bridge Kingdom #3.5) Author: Danielle L. Jensen My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Type: Series – A short sequel (epilogue) set in bridge kingdom world Genre: Historical Fantasy, Fantasy world Primary Characters: Aren, Lara Narration: Dual POV I was eager to know how Lara coped up after “Traitor Queen”. I wanted… Continue reading The Calm Before the Storm (The Bridge Kingdom #3.5) by Danielle L Jensen
Graceling (Graceling Realm #1) by Kistin Cashore
Title: Graceling (Graceling Realm #1) Author: Kristin Cashore My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Type: Standalone Genre: Historical Fantasy, Fantasy world, Magical world, Young Adult Fantasy Primary Characters: Po, Kasta, Secondary Characters: Randa, Giddon, Raffin, Bitterblue, Lark, Ror, Tealiff, oll, Bann Narration: Dual POV This is my first Kristin Cashore read. I picked this book randomly. It was… Continue reading Graceling (Graceling Realm #1) by Kistin Cashore
Meet The Author – Anya Wylde
Helloooo I m back with “Meet the Author” series. Today I had great pleasure in knowing the thoughts of Anya Wylde, author of “Penelope”. She invites you into her world. She writes on varies genres from romantic comedy to fantasy. She holds a degree in English literature and adores reading and writing. I got a… Continue reading Meet The Author – Anya Wylde
Legendborn (Legendborn #1) by Tracy Deonn
Title: Legendborn (Legendborn #1) Author: Tracy Deonn My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 Type: Series – Book1 (Only 1 book is released so far) Genre: Urban Fantasy, Fantasy world, Young Adult Fantasy, Magical World Primary Characters: Bree Matthews, Nick, Sel Narration: Single POV Legend Born is the first book in a fantasy series that I have read of author Tracy… Continue reading Legendborn (Legendborn #1) by Tracy Deonn
Meander - Read & Roam 