onto the books though! most were 5 stars this month, surprisingly! 4 were mystery/thriller/horror, 3 had queer main characters, and 4 could have scrumptious feminist/gender analyses done to them if I had time. A Minor Revolution is in a league of its own, I think it's going to be my best "serious" book this summer. last summer it was May Contain Lies about keeping biases in check. if you're looking for recommendations, I'd say all the 5-star reads are worth your while :) reviews below!
π5 star books:
πNothing Tastes As Good (Luke Dumas) - I'd honestly give this more stars if I could!! I'm already dying to reread it. Truly a horror novel set in the modern day: Emmett has struggled with his weight his whole life and a miracle weight-loss drug trial starts to turn everything around for him. But what happens when his appetite turns to human flesh? This book was beautifully written, and left me with so much to think about. Full review here.
Are You Sara? (S. C. Lalli) - A very unique premise for a thriller novel that hooked me right away. Once the plot has unfolded, it leads the way for a more serious conversation about violence against women, and the intersection between race and gender. Good if you're not looking for a heart-pounding, blood-chilling thriller. Longer review here.
πThe Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo (Taylor Jenkins Reid) - My first reread after several years. I'd forgotten most of the little details, but I loved it just as much the second time around. Very interesting to read after Are You Sara? as both books feature women who are headstrong in taking what they want from life.
A Minor Revolution (Adam Benforado) - It seems like common sense that we should put the needs and rights of children first, but we don't. Benforado uses real-life examples and empirical evidence to explain 6 fundamental rights that should be extended to children as they grow up, and how that would benefit everyone in society. This is a very important read for anyone interested in social justice reform, children's welfare, and how to make an impact in their community. Full review here.
β¨ 3 star books:
Three Perfect Liars (Heidi Perk) - A well-written whodunit that had me engaged right up until the end! It was unfortunately anticlimactic for me, but I appreciated that the three main characters were morally complex women. It gave a lot of opportunities to consider the ways in which women have to navigate careers, home life, and social lives. Full review here.
π 1 star books:
πOur Wives Under the Sea (Julia Armfield) - I wanted to DNF this so many times π I only stuck with it because my curiosity got the better of me. Such long descriptions of nothing happening. I did not connect with Miri's grief at all, she seemed so disconnected the whole time, as if what was happening to Leah was just one big inconvenience. Leah was more compelling because things actually happened to her. I think the atmosphere of the writing was supposed to convey tragedy, impending doom, and shivers-up-your-spine eeriness, but it just felt so flat to me. Nothing about this novel really worked for me.
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Healing Burns After waking from the sleeping curse Henry has suffered burns during his dreams. Emma and Neal take him to Rumple to find a cure for this. A Room With Fiery Walls While under the sleeping curse Henry meets Princess Aurora who tries to explain the curse to him. Mina cooks a dinner and invites Jefferson and Grace over to join them Like Counting Stars Henry spends time with Emma working on his homework and learning to be a mom and son team. Simple Moments Henry meets Cyrus in the park and talks to him about his story book and the people in his family who were cursed. Beware Birds Of Prey While playing with Neal in the Park Henry meets a strange girl called Kanara. Approaching The Beast Henry spends some time with Grandpa Rumple Family Matters Henry meets his auntie Flynn and learns coffee is a form of magic.
