So, this month was really a bad reading month, not because I read bad books, but I barely read. I have no idea what has happened to me, but I have not been interested in a lot of the books on my shelf and more interested in other things I have been putting off for a long time. While I am very happy with exploring those parts of me, I miss reading and the adventurers. Anyway, here are the very limited books I read this month and my thoughts with a bonus of what I am currently reading.
It Would Be Night in Caracas by Karina Sainz Borgo
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I received a copy of this novel from BookCon 2019 for free from the publisher.
This was such a powerful read. It was raw, it was powerful, and it told a very important story. It is filled with heart breaking content, it was an emotional roller coaster. I was sad, angry, and outraged so many times while reading this. The story is really one that needs to be shared because so many people around the world live in these conditions, whether it would be one aspects of the story or all.
The writing goes back and forth through a timeline of a young girl living in Venezuela during very uneasy times. She is faced with that seems like impossible circumstances. I read this book in a single day because I needed to know how Adelaida’s story ended. I will say that this is not for every reader if you find human suffering, violence, and tense situations unbearable to read about.
Ogre Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
*Book given for review by Wunderkind PR*
View full review here: Book Review | Ogre Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
“Overall, I really have to say I enjoyed this book. I really like the twist on the fairytale of declined marriage proposal where someone turns into a monster. I also really like the writing style and the main character and her protrayed as an ogre. I feel like the author did an amazing job merging the idea of the ogre with such a dedicated, self assured character. In my eyes if you read and were interested by the description you should give this book a try. It is an interesting story in a really interesting world created by a talented writer.”
The Long Take by Robin Robertson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I have to say that this is one of the better books shortlisted for the Man Book Prize in 2018. I really enjoyed the format being utilized, it really set the feeling of the story for me. This book really talks about a very difficult topic that many have to deal with PTSD and having known someone who suffered with it first hand, I feel like the author did a great job portraying how it can affect some people. PTSD affects many, but can affect each person differently.
This book really had a feel to it that I think sticks to a reader, I feel like I will bee thinking about it for sometime. It is encompassing and consuming in a way. I also like how the author portrays the internal feelings struggles of the main character to the external society/city. It was veery interesting to read. There are many dark topics in this novel/poem, so if PTSD, drug use, and other dark themes are something that can bother you, I would stay away. If that is not the case it is a powerful read for sure.
Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore, so far I am really enjoying this historical fiction cute love story. I am currently at 43% and I can see this being a 4 or 5 stars at this point. I can see that the author knows about the time period and the writing style is wonderful.
The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon, since this is the 5th book in the series I am not going to say too much, but I am enjoying how I am just dropped right back into the world without missing a beat or too long of a reintroduction. I am only one chapter in, but since I have read this far, you can see that I enjoy the writing, even though it can be graphic at times.
Bury What We Cannot Take by Kirstin Chen, this I am not far in at all, 6% total, so I don’t have much of an option either way. I will say that I am excited to continue so that is a good sign. I will also say that I think this story is going to get dark, but I feel like it will be really powerful as well.
Assassin’s Apprentice by Robin Hobb, I am only 4% into this one. This is an ebook of mine so I wont be making my way through it too quickly, but from what I have read so far the author has really made an impression on me. The writing is beautiful and I am already kinda attached to the main character.
Current TBR: 34
Backlist TBR: 0
What was your favorite book you read this past month?
Did anything you read surprise you?
Bookish Luna 
I love the Fitz books by Robin Hobb. They ripped my heart out and crushed it into tiny pieces but I loved every minute of it, he he.
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Oh gosh, well I am here for the journey.
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Omg, you are starting the Farseer trilogy! I hope you enjoy them as much as I did!!! I mean, it is heart wrenching and you are grateful for it, weirdly enough. So, like Ron predicted, ‘You are gonna suffer…but you are gonna be happy about it.”
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😂 See now I am oddly more excited about it when I feel like I should be worried and have bought some tissues.
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I suppose that just means we are all suckers for heartache of the emotional kind.
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It really does.
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At least you really enjoyed the books you read!
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Yes, that is always a wonderful thing when that happens.
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