skipped week two, but somehow i already have three bingos
the last couple of weeks filled a lot of squares:
almost kiss, donโt leave, memory wiped, you came back, that look againโฆ
only a few left now
trying sci-fi this month has been interesting. i think i love it more on screen than on the page, but iโm still hoping one of these books proves me wrong
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Hi guys! This year Iโm doing the 12 months, 12 books challenge because i really wanted to read more. ๐ซ
I figured the best way to better my writing (besides actually writing more ๐ ) is to read.
Different genres, recommendations, books i wouldnโt normally grab off the shelf...
Itโs August now and so far iโm doing great ๐ my best friend did this challenge last year and Iโm so glad he told me about it - itโs been such a fun way to stay consistent with reading!
I thought iโd share it with you guys ๐
January
๐ title: Snape: The Definitive Analysis of Hogwarts's Mysterious Potions Master. An Unofficial Exploration
โ๏ธ author: Lorrie Kim
๐ genre: literary analysis
โญ rating: โ โ โ โ โ (5/5)
๐ญ thoughts:
Iโm not the biggest Snape fan, but this was so interesting and detailed! I learned a lot & honestly recommend it to every hp fan โก๏ธ
๐ญ thoughts:
Read it after my boyfriend finished it ๐ thrillers arenโt usually my favorite genre, but this one was definitely anything but boring. And that plot twist?? Did not see it coming!
March
๐ title: Sunrise on the Reaping
โ๏ธ author: Suzanne Collins
๐ genre: dystopian / sci-fi
โญ rating: ๐๐๐๐๐๐ (6/5!)
๐ญ thoughts:
Favorite book of the year so far! Hands down. ๐ Suzanne Collins is simply the best in this genre. Iโve been a fan since the very first hunger games book and she still has me completely hooked. I had this one preordered and ended up reading it all in one sitting, deep into the night. absolutely amazing! ๐ค๐ฅ
April
๐ title: Fable (World of the Narrows)
โ๏ธ author: Adrienne Young
๐ genre: fantasy / adventure
โญ rating: โ โ โ โ โ (5/5)
๐ญ thoughts:
This one is for everyone who liked my pirate au ๐ดโโ ๏ธ it has that perfect pirate vibe that made me long for the secrets of the ocean ๐ a sweet love story is there too, but not the main focus, which i actually really liked. The second part of the series is gonna appear further down on the list as well!
May
๐ title: The Physicists
โ๏ธ author: Friedrich Dรผrrenmatt
๐ genre: classic / play / absurdist
โญ rating: โ โ โ โโ (3/5)
๐ญ thoughts:
I wanted at least one classic on this list and picked this one. it was a good read, short enough to finish in one sitting and absolutely absurd ๐ it even had me smirking a few times while reading.
๐ญ thoughts:
Something light for summer ๐ธ My mum recommended this one and it honestly felt exactly like the kind of book sheโd enjoy. Super lighthearted, funny look at family dynamics and of course a happy ending (this woman loves a good happy ending ๐). No big surprises along the way, but still a really sweet, easy summer read!
July
๐ title: Namesake (Fable, Part 2)
โ๏ธ author: Adrienne Young
๐ genre: fantasy / adventure
โญ rating: โ โ โ โ โ (4/5)
๐ญ thoughts:
Told you the second part of Fable would appear on this list ๐ not quite as strong as the first, but a really satisfying end to the series. Had me falling even more in love with West ๐๐
August
๐ title: Promise to love (sadly there is no English Version of this book)
โ๏ธ author: Carรจne Ponte
๐ genre: contemporary romance
โญ rating: โ โ โ โโ (3/5)
๐ญ thoughts:
Another recommendation from my mum ๐ธ didnโt enjoy this one quite as much as her first pick. it was okay for light beach reading - has a P.S. I Love You kind of vibe, so if youโre into that, youโll probably enjoy this one ๐
September
๐ title: King of Wrath
โ๏ธ author: Ana Huang
๐ genre: contemporary romance (add a little bit of spice)
โญ rating: โ โ โ โ โ (5/5)
๐ญ thoughts: I LOVE a good "arranged marriage" in a novel! And this one...damn! Read it within 24 hours because I simply couldn't stop. I love a good slow-burn and Dante definitely made it worth the wait ๐๐
๐ญ thoughts: Suuuper spicy and explicit! I really enjoyed the slow-burn and the chemistry between the characters โ it totally pulls you into the deep South vibe. The setting and personalities felt so real! I think I still liked King of Wrath a bit more though โ the language there was a little less dirty, which made it feel smoother overall ๐
November
๐ title: King of Pride
โ๏ธ author: Ana Huang
๐ genre: contemporary romance (add a little bit of spice)
โญ rating: โ โ โ โ โ (4/5)
๐ญ thoughts: Absolutely loved it! Not quite as much as the first part of the series, but still sooo good that I ended up ordering the remaining three parts that have been published yet ๐โจ I also really love how inclusive the stories are!
December
๐ title: Christmas Eve Love Story
โ๏ธ author: Ginny Baird
๐ genre: Christmas-themed romance
โญ rating: โ โ โ โโ (3/5)
๐ญ thoughts: It was fun for the holiday season and definitely got me into the Christmas spirit some more ๐๐ซ In comparison to the other 11 books I read this year, I just didnโt have quite as much fun with it as with the others, but it was still a cozy festive read โบ๏ธ
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I have not and will never play the game Bloodborne. It is a beautifully designed game with great world building. I have watched numerus playthroughs and know that I would never ever finish it. That being said, I love the game. The many, many interpretations that can be had, the characters and the story telling and world building make this such a good game. This comic series just expands on things that you learn about in the game. You can learn more about the Healing Church, the Hunters, the scourge of the beast and so much more. If you like the world of Bloodborne and the art, architecture or characters in the game you should check these out. I think there are two other graphic novels in the series that my library didnโt have at the time I read these, so I havenโt read them yet.
My deepest thanks to @TBSkyen / @ohnoitstbskyen on youtube for my favorite playthrough of Bloodborne and FromSoftware Inc. for this beautiful game.