To be honest I have literally no idea how I was able to read so many books this month. I especially felt like I was slacking at the end of March because I wasn’t reading any audiobook. And yet. I was somehow able to read 13 whole freaking books! I’m probably a little too proud of myself lol. I’m going to consider this reading month a success. I read some new favorite books along with some that were just alright. The majority of the below books are 2019 releases, so if you’re looking for some new book inspo, this is the right place.
Girls of Paper and Fire | Natasha Ngan
★★★★☆
Things I liked:
- own-voices Asian fantasy
- really sick demons with animal features
- Slow burn f/f romance
The Past and Other Things That Should Stay Buried | Shaun David Hutchinson
★★★★☆
Things I liked:
- The undead
- Ex-best friends
- Unlikeable characters
- Magical realism
Two Can Keep a Secret | Karen McManus
★★★☆☆
Things I liked:
- Creepy murder theme park
- Twist I was not expecting
- Cold case
- True crime loving mc
The Art of Escaping | Erin Callahan
★★★★☆
Things I liked:
- Escapology
- Mentor/mentee relationship
- Interesting friendships
The Poppy War | R.F. Kuang
★★★★★
Things I liked:
- Violent af
- Ruthless characters
- Asian-inspired fantasy
- Religion + magic
Again, but Better | Christine Riccio
★★☆☆☆
Things I liked:
- Study abroad setting
- College-aged main characters
- Magical realism
- Pop culture references
Wildcard | Marie Lu
★★★☆☆
Things I liked:
- Twist I did not see coming
- Morally grey characters
- #hackerlife
- Sci-fi thriller
Wicked Saints | Emily A. Duncan
★★★★★
Things I liked:
- Religion + magic
- Blood mages
- Dark, gothic fantasy
- Enemies to lovers
The Death of Mrs. Westaway | Ruth Ware
★★★☆☆
Things I liked:
- Spooky, gothic house
- Twists on twists
- So so atmospheric
Daisy Jones & The Six | Taylor Jenkins Reid
★★★★★
Things I liked:
- 70s rock vibes
- Superb audiobook
- Reads like nonfiction
Descendant of the Crane | Joan He
★★★★★
Things I liked:
- Chinese fantasy
- Political intrigue
- Untrustworthy characters
- Twisty thriller
The Devouring Gray | Christine Lynn Herman
★★★★☆
Things I liked:
- Spooky trees
- Founding families story
- Fun friend group
- A big bad
The Meaning of Birds | Robin Jane Brown
★★★☆☆
Things I liked:
- Accurate grief portrayal
- Diverse set of characters
- Artistic mc
- f/f romance
