April started off as a really good reading month, but ended up not being so great towards the end because that's when I went into a reading slump that I couldn't really get out of it. I spent this month trying to catch up to my Goodreads goal so I read a lot of shorter books. It would've worked out if I kept it up but unfortunately, life had other plans. But, reviews! Reviews Bossman by Vi Keeland I don't know what it was about this book that didn't do it for me. I really thought this was going to be another one of those steamy books I love, but for the most part, it was okay. I think the past vs. present story line wasn't something I really enjoyed. While I get that the author was trying to show the tragic past of the male protagonist, I felt like it was dragged on too long. It could've been told as a prologue and then I would've felt more attachment seeing his side of the story as well. I found this to be a little predictable and overall meh in the sex...
March was a good reading month for me and I actually finished 9 books, but am only reviewing 8 here. I spent the month trying to get rid of all those 'Currently Reading' books on my Goodreads shelf and did a pretty good job. I also got through quite a few audiobooks which always helps increase my reading stats for the month. Onto the reviews, which are short and sweet since I am playing catch up and just adding whatever quick thought I had on Goodreads.
Reviews
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugoby Taylor Jenkins Reid
What a story! I can't believe I didn't think the hype would live up to this book, but it certainly did. This book follows a fictional actress who rose to fame in the 1950's, but she felt so real that I couldn't believe this wasn't someone's actual life story. I was captivated from the start, and couldn't stop listening to it once I really got into the story. This is definitely a new favorite and I am looking forward to reading more by TJR soon.
Rating: ★★★★★
by Your Sumino
I was really excited to read this one because it was my first standalone manga and the story sounded really heartbreaking (my fave). I was a little let down and ultimately found this to be just okay. This was cute, but not really as heart wrenching as I was hoping. The ending was a little surprising, but not in a good way. I enjoyed the art work, and am glad I read this but it was mostly just whatever.
Rating: ★★★
by Leigh Bardugo
Ugh, this was one was okay. It felt like we went in a giant circle in the story and basically ended up where we were trying to get out of in the first book. Okay, so the story picks up right after book one ends and then is nonstop for our protagonist Alina. But like I said, and not to spoil things here, but she goes through so much and were back at square one by the end of the book. Its made me not want to pick up book 3 right away.
Rating: ★★★
The Year We Turned Forty
by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke
I'm going to be honest, this book drags. I struggled to get through this one, not because it was bad but because it wasn't very interesting. The ladies go back in time 10 years to change their lives, and once they get their old lives back I kind of felt the book got a little dull. I kept taking breaks from it, and finally pushed through. The ending was lackluster, but it wasn't a bad book. It was okay for what it was, but not really something I'm glad I picked up.
Rating: ★★
Defy the Worlds
by Claudia Gray
I loved the first book because of the relationship between the two main characters. Was a little disappointed they didn't spend much time together in this book, and while it was fast-paced and entertaining, I wasn't as interested in the story as I was during the first book. I am looking forward to the next book (and hopefully conclusion) and will be checking it out as soon as it's available on audiobook.
Rating: ★★★
Not That Bad: Dispatches from Rape Culture
by Roxane Gay
An important book that I think everyone needs to read to gain some understanding on how rape (and rape culture) affects people. I only knocked a star down for this one because the stories did not flow well together, and I think that could've been edited better.The Year We Turned Fortyby Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke
I'm going to be honest, this book drags. I struggled to get through this one, not because it was bad but because it wasn't very interesting. The ladies go back in time 10 years to change their lives, and once they get their old lives back I kind of felt the book got a little dull. I kept taking breaks from it, and finally pushed through. The ending was lackluster, but it wasn't a bad book. It was okay for what it was, but not really something I'm glad I picked up.
Rating: ★★
by Claudia Gray
I loved the first book because of the relationship between the two main characters. Was a little disappointed they didn't spend much time together in this book, and while it was fast-paced and entertaining, I wasn't as interested in the story as I was during the first book. I am looking forward to the next book (and hopefully conclusion) and will be checking it out as soon as it's available on audiobook.
Rating: ★★★
by Roxane Gay
Rating: ★★★★
by Erin McCarthy
This was mostly okay for me. Forgettable, in my opinion, seeing as I can't remember much about it a little more than a month after finishing it. It was a quick read and I am glad I gave McCarthy another shot, but I don't think this author is for me.
Rating: ★★
by Katie Henry
I was expecting to really enjoy this, but this was just an okay read for me. I liked it, yes, but it is also a very forgettable story and I think the book is a little over-hyped for no particular reason. It's a quick, fun read with a nice group of friends but there wasn't much substance to the story and I really don't know why I picked this up.
Rating: ★★★
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