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Question;Do the levels reflect the number of books you’ve read?
Or do they reflect the number of categories your books include? Or a combination?
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Do the levels reflect the number of books you’ve read?
Or do they reflect the number of categories your books include? Or a combination?"
Great question! It reflects the number of books you have read!
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9. Read a book about space:
8. Read a dystopian:
6. Read a book revolving around a weapon:
Oh cool! I’m pretty excited for this!Like you said, I pretty much go by mood for my TBR list. But I have an idea of what next month holds.
Probably a book about George Washington and the battle of Yorktown that won the American Revolution
My toddler stole my phone and ran off with it lol. I didn’t mean to post that comment yet.. anyways the George Washington book fits with #5 And I’m also going to read a book about space.
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe #9
The Museum Of Extraordinary Things by Alice Hoffman, it’s jam packed with mythical creatures from what I can tell. So I’m excited.
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And I’m also going to read a book about space.
The Lon..."
Sounds great! Glad your excited!
Well, I'm not sure what books I'll be reading in November, except the ones I have to read for class (those count, right?).5. Read a book where someone goes on an epic quest or journey: The Princess Bride by William Goldman (I'll be finishing this at the beginning of November)
8. Read a dystopian: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
9. Read a book about space: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
As well as a book I got from the author that I promised I'd have a review of up by Thanksgiving (meaning I'll probably be frantically finishing reading it over Thanksgiving dinner)
10. Read a book about pirates: Tedenbarr of Have Lath by Esther T. Jones
Ooh, this looks fun! I'm not sure about the rest of the categories, but for a book with dragons, I'll be reading
. It's been on my to-read list long enough.
Could the book about a superhero be a graphic novel, or is this challenge prose only?
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Travis wrote: "Honesty, if you can make a book fit into the categories and it makes sense to you, then read whatever you like! Graphic Novels or Comic Books are completely acceptable :)"Thank you!
3. Read a book about a hero or superheroI'm going to reread
and read
(Technically, these aren't really about heroes/superheroes, but more about anti-heroes/villains, so I guess I'm expanding the category a little.)
And then I'll see what else strikes my fancy next month. I don't have any plans for what I want to read in November aside from these two.
Hi all, I'm a new member of the group, so this is my first challenge that I've ever participated in. I have decided to read the following in November: #10 a book about pirates - To Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra Christo.
#2 a book with mythical creatures - The Wicked Deep by Shea Earnshaw
#5 a book where someone goes on an epic journey - A Reaper at the Gates by Sabaa Tahir
I haven't been very successful with completing my reading challenges the last couple of months. But I must keep trying! Also I'm trying really hard to read what I have in my house before I purchase anything new. So I want to complete what I have started:
A Game of ThronesThis covers numbers 1 (eventually I think) 2 & 3. It is also epic in size.
The Earthsea Quartet This covers number 3, 4 &5. I just started the third story of this book.
Not sure how this month will go. My concentration is like a bumblebee right now.
A Game of ThronesThis covers numbers 1 (eventually I think) 2 & 3. It is also epic in size.
The Earthsea Quartet This covers number 3, 4 &5. I just started the third story of this book.Not sure how this month will go. My concentration is like a bumblebee right now.
2. Read a book with mythical creatures such as elves, gnomes, etcThis is going to be the amazing novel 'The Dreadful Tale of Prosper Redding',
which I will be reading along with my boyfriend. It's his first time reading it and I demanded he read it as well when he asked me for recommendations. 3. Read a book about a hero or superhero
I had to search my to-read shelf for this one. I didn't want to cut out another one without really looking, and I finally stumbled across 'Not Your Sidekick', which is perfect for this!
4. Read a book with a magic system
This one took a bit more thought, but I eventually decided on 'Nicholas St. North and the Battle of the Nightmare King'
5. Read a book where someone goes on an epic quest or journey
I picked some pretty thick books, so I wanted to choose something a little thinner so I don't overwhelm myself. So mainly for that reason, I chose 'The Iron Trial'!
Happy 1st of November everyone!! 🍂🦃I’m kicking this Challenge off with a book that falls into category #5 A book where someone goes on an epic quest or journey.
In my mind this is a perfect opportunity to read a Non-Fiction novel.
I’m only a few chapters in.. but this book is so EPIC.
In The Hurricane’s Eye The Genius Of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...
Synopsis;
In the fall of 1780, after five frustrating years of war, George Washington had come to realize that the only way to defeat the British Empire was with the help of the French navy. But as he had learned after two years of trying, coordinating his army's movements with those of a fleet of warships based thousands of miles away was next to impossible. And then, on September 5, 1781, the impossible happened. Recognized today as one of the most important naval engagements in the history of the world, the Battle of the Chesapeake--fought without a single American ship--made the subsequent victory of the Americans at Yorktown a virtual inevitability.
In a narrative that moves from Washington's headquarters on the Hudson River, to the wooded hillside in North Carolina where Nathanael Greene fought Lord Cornwallis to a vicious draw, to Lafayette's brilliant series of maneuvers across Tidewater Virginia, Philbrick details the epic and suspenseful year through to its triumphant conclusion. A riveting and wide-ranging story, full of dramatic, unexpected turns, In the Hurricane's Eye reveals that the fate of the American Revolution depended, in the end, on Washington and the sea.
George Washington’s journey through the American Revolution on his quest for independence from the British Empire.
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Finished #2, a book with mythical creatures!
If you are interested in the history of monsters, Medieval Europe, or art in general, this one is definitely an interesting read. Thorough but not technical, the author dissects how Medieval Europe's many depictions of monsters revealed the way they thought about the world. It's equally fascinating to think about how their legacy lingers to this day, both good and bad. Plus, some of the art itself is creeptastic.
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I’ve finished The Scorpio Races for Mythical Creatures and honestly I’m surprised with how much I liked this book because I didn’t like her raven boys series much But it started my November with a 5⭐️ read
My second read was Shadow of the fox it was pretty good but I feel like if I wasn’t into manga/anime it would have been really frustrating to read but it has mentions of dragons, mythical creatures, royalty, an epic quest for a magic scroll, with a character carrying a demon sword
I gave it 4⭐️ because I still thought the story was interesting even though the writing got frustrating at times
update: for a book where someone goes on an epic quest or journey, I've changed my selection to The Poe Estate by Polly Shulman
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4...Just finished my first book for November. It fits with category 5; a book where someone goes on an epic quest of journey. (Quest for America independence )
In the Hurricane’s Eye- The Genius Of George Washington and the Victory at Yorktown by Nathaniel Philbrick is a MUST READ for anyone who loves American Revolution History as well as anyone who just loves an epic story that is 100% true.
“ In the account that follows I hope to put the sea where it properly belongs: at the center of the story.” 🌊
Nathaniel Philbrick does EXACTLY that. Shinning emphasis of the vital importance of the French Alliance and America’s proximity to the sea.. “This is the story of how Washington’s unrelenting quest for naval superiority made possible the triumph at Yorktown.”
I was thrilled by the diagrams of real military maneuvers and the paintings of people mentioned who played vital roles during the American Revolution.. their inclusion enriched my reading experience sevenfold!! Perhaps the most notable figure I read about was Francisco Saavedra “the largely unheralded Spanish emissary who had provided the often impetuous Admiral de Grasse with the ships, money, and organizational principles needed to achieve victory on both the Chesapeake and at Yorktown” for such an important person.. I had never heard of him ONE TIME! Loved the author Nathaniel Philbrick, I need to read more from him ASAP!
🇺🇸🍂🌊🗺⚓️❤️
On to the next!! The second book I’m going to read this November falls into category 9; A book about Space
The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James 👩🏻🚀🚀💫👽🛸☄️
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
Synopsis; Can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met, never even spoken to – someone who is light years away?
Romy Silvers is the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship travelling to a new planet, on a mission to establish a second home for humanity amongst the stars. Alone in space, she is the loneliest girl in the universe until she hears about a new ship which has launched from Earth – with a single passenger on board. A boy called J.
Their only communication with each other is via email – and due to the distance between them, their messages take months to transmit across space. And yet Romy finds herself falling in love.
But what does Romy really know about J? And what do the mysterious messages which have started arriving from Earth really mean?
Sometimes, there’s something worse than being alone . . .
Just finished my second book, number 4 on the list (read a book with a magic system):
.Somehow, I never got around to reading this as a kid, and now it's probably my favorite book in the Chronicles of Narnia. The Wood Between Worlds alone is enough to stir the imagination. You want to see what other worlds are in the rest of the pools.
Finished my second book for November! Falling into category 9 a book about space.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
I finished this book tonight and I just had to hug it and scream. From start to finish I was 100% invested in the past, present, and future of Romy Silvers...the 16 year old who is also the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship traveling to a new planet that is supposed to sustain a prosperous future for humanity. Surprisingly deep, super fast paced, action packed,kinda spooky, seriously suspenseful, and genuine.. This young adult science fiction is a MUST READ.
👩🏻🚀🚀💫👽🛸☄️
PS) I’m super obsessed with the cover of this book. It’s so pretty. ✨
Synopsis:
Can you fall in love with someone you’ve never met, never even spoken to – someone who is light years away?
Romy Silvers is the only surviving crew-member of a spaceship travelling to a new planet, on a mission to establish a second home for humanity amongst the stars. Alone in space, she is the loneliest girl in the universe until she hears about a new ship which has launched from Earth – with a single passenger on board. A boy called J.
Their only communication with each other is via email – and due to the distance between them, their messages take months to transmit across space. And yet Romy finds herself falling in love.
But what does Romy really know about J? And what do the mysterious messages which have started arriving from Earth really mean?
Sometimes, there’s something worse than being alone . . .
Started my 3rd read of November this morning. 🚎🍂🌲🌨🥶I’m going To qualify it as a category 5 book because Christopher McCandless definitely went on a journey into the wilderness in 1992.. even if it ended sorta abruptly..
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. FOUR months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter......
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer📖
Jon Krakauer constructs a clarifying prism through which he reassembles the disquieting facts of McCandless's short life. Admitting an interst that borders on obsession, he searches for the clues to the dries and desires that propelled McCandless. Digging deeply, he takes an inherently compelling mystery and unravels the larger riddles it holds: the profound pull of the American wilderness on our imagination; the allure of high-risk activities to young men of a certain cast of mind; the complex, charged bond between fathers and sons.
When McCandless's innocent mistakes turn out to be irreversible and fatal, he becomes the stuff of tabloid headlines and is dismissed for his naiveté, pretensions, and hubris. He is said to have had a death wish but wanting to die is a very different thing from being compelled to look over the edge. Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity , and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding--and not an ounce of sentimentality. Mesmerizing, heartbreaking, Into the Wild is a tour de force. The power and luminosity of Jon Krakauer's stoytelling blaze through every page
So, I finished my 1st book of November, which was The Princess Bride by William Goldman. I listed it as #5, a book where someone goes on an epic quest or journey.I gave the book 3/5 stars, I enjoyed the satire, but I grew up watching the movie, which I love, and although I liked the book, the writing was awkward (it was entertaining, but hard to stay absorbed in the pages) and very long. I didn't hate it, and it brought up some things that weren't in the movie, but it wasn't as good as I thought it would be, considering the same person wrote the book and movie. (this is why I need to read a book before I watch the movie)
I completed the:
Earthsea Quartet! I finished right when I needed to leave to go to work. It's taken me four months to read this.Huzzah! I finished a thing!!
It was very well written and definitely a classic fantasy. It is borderline with whether I will keep it on my bookshelf. I respect the writing quality, themes, world building but I wasn't in love with any of the characters. I wouldn't re-read this omnibus. I think that is my answer. Since my bookshelf is such premium space if I don't love everything about the book and won't re-read it some day then I doesn't belong on my bookshelf.
I am at book hero! I'd like to be a hero in a book. I'm good with that although I would like to keep my promise to myself and...
Read Game of Thrones!
Earthsea Quartet! I finished right when I needed to leave to go to work. It's taken me four months to read this.Huzzah! I finished a thing!!It was very well written and definitely a classic fantasy. It is borderline with whether I will keep it on my bookshelf. I respect the writing quality, themes, world building but I wasn't in love with any of the characters. I wouldn't re-read this omnibus. I think that is my answer. Since my bookshelf is such premium space if I don't love everything about the book and won't re-read it some day then I doesn't belong on my bookshelf.
I am at book hero! I'd like to be a hero in a book. I'm good with that although I would like to keep my promise to myself and...
Read Game of Thrones!
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I already said I read Zenith, 4 stars, #10
Pilu of the Woods, 4 stars, #2
Talon, 5 stars, #1
Skyward, 5 stars, #9
Wires and Nerves, 4 stars, #7 (kinda)
So that puts me at Level 3: Wizard :)
Just finished my third book for this month, a dystopian.
If you like YA dystopians but hate the half-baked romances, this book is an excellent choice. The future world was well-drawn and utterly believable, and there wasn't a single love triangle in sight. Huzzah!
Okay, this Book Knight is off to read something else.
I’ve finished The Supervillain and me 4.5⭐️, for challenge 3 hero I knew who the super villain was pretty much the moment we met him, but occasionally I had my doubts
I felt like some parts of the story were thrown in there to be inclusive or something because the book would have been fine with out them
But overall the story was entertaining
I then read Red Queen it was alright I guess it didn’t suck me in as much as I wish it would have, but that might have been because I had the flu when I was reading it 🤷♀️
Challenges: dystopian, magic system,royalty
I have just finished Poison Tree which is the 8th book in the den of shadows series by Amelia Alwater-Rhodes
I love the vampire books in the series, but this one focuses more on shape shifters and a few humans, so it wasn’t one of my favorites
This book actually completed my goal/challenge of 110 books this year!
Brittany wrote: "I’ve finished The Supervillain and me 4.5⭐️, for challenge 3 hero I knew who the super villain was pretty much the moment we met him, but occasionally I had my doubts
I felt like some parts of th..."
110 books!?!?! That's amazing!!
Because I am reading Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer I decided to start Call of the Wild by Jack London as well. Christopher McCandless (the real man who died in 1992) was inspired by the 1903 novel so profoundly that he lost his life in the same Alaskan wilderness that the Call of the Wild Dog protagonist “ruffed” it in.
I’m only a few chapters in and it’s already pretty intense. 🐾🐶🐕
(This copy is from the 80s I borrowed it from my mother in law to be )
I think it’s a story about a hero. Also a dog who goes on a journey in Alaska!
Synopsis;
The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London published in 1903. The story is set in the Yukon during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush—a period in which strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel's central character is a dog named Buck, a domesticated dog living at a ranch in the Santa Clara Valley of California as the story opens. Stolen from his home and sold into service as sled dog in Alaska, he reverts to a wild state. Buck is forced to fight in order to dominate other dogs in a harsh climate. Eventually he sheds the veneer of civilization, relying on primordial instincts and learned experience to emerge as a leader in the wild. London lived for most of a year in the Yukon collecting material for the book. The story was serialized in the Saturday Evening Post in the summer of 1903; a month later it was released in book form. The novel’s great popularity and success made a reputation for London. Much of its appeal derives from the simplicity of this tale of survival. As early as 1908 the story was adapted to film and it has since seen several more cinematic adaptations.
I gave up on :
A Game of Thrones
I just DNF'd it. I'm now four books behind on my reading challenge and I didn't like this 900 page book enough to slog through and further get behind on my goal.
I've tried the show twice and the book once now. I really did try hard to get into this story and it's just not happening for me.
A Game of ThronesI just DNF'd it. I'm now four books behind on my reading challenge and I didn't like this 900 page book enough to slog through and further get behind on my goal.
I've tried the show twice and the book once now. I really did try hard to get into this story and it's just not happening for me.
My 3rd book of the month Category 5; he went on a journey into the Alaskan wilderness
As we are driving to the mountains for Thanksgiving.. I finished reading Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer 🚎🍂🌲🌨🥶
Chris McCandless has a story that isn’t unique. But that doesn’t make it any less devastating and frustrating to read. I’m glad I read this book. So many of my unanswered questions have been satisfied. Not only that but I learned so much about the Alaskan Wild. I want to visit, but I won’t be going out alone anytime soon. Also it directed me to my next read.. the book that had a hand in the inspiration Chris McCandless’s Alaskan Odyssey.. The Call of the Wild by Jack London published in 1903.
“In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity, abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. FOUR months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter......”
Synopsis;
Jon Krakauer constructs a clarifying prism through which he reassembles the disquieting facts of McCandless's short life. Admitting an interst that borders on obsession, he searches for the clues to the dries and desires that propelled McCandless. Digging deeply, he takes an inherently compelling mystery and unravels the larger riddles it holds: the profound pull of the American wilderness on our imagination; the allure of high-risk activities to young men of a certain cast of mind; the complex, charged bond between fathers and sons.
When McCandless's innocent mistakes turn out to be irreversible and fatal, he becomes the stuff of tabloid headlines and is dismissed for his naiveté, pretensions, and hubris. He is said to have had a death wish but wanting to die is a very different thing from being compelled to look over the edge. Krakauer brings McCandless's uncompromising pilgrimage out of the shadows, and the peril, adversity , and renunciation sought by this enigmatic young man are illuminated with a rare understanding--and not an ounce of sentimentality. Mesmerizing, heartbreaking, Into the Wild is a tour de force. The power and luminosity of Jon Krakauer's stoytelling blaze through every page
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...
Definitely thankful for this book this Thanksgiving! I couldn’t have asked for a better atmosphere to finish reading The Call of the Wild by Jack London other than Alaska itself. This morning at 7am I sat outside in the New Mexico mountains.. as I started the last chapter I was surrounded by dogs howling.. it was as if those dogs could hear the same wild call that Buck heard and eventually embraced.. This is a 5 star read!! I had so many emotions going through this book. But I truly didn’t want to say goodbye to Buck. He reminds me so much of all the dogs I’ve had in my life.. As different as they all are from each other, they all are connected by an ancient and wild bond.
🐾🐕❤️
This book could fall into a few categories..
Buck is a weapon lol..
Buck is a hero in my eyes..
and Buck definitely went on a journey..
Synopsis;
The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London published in 1903. The story is set in the Yukon during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush—a period in which strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel's central character is a dog named Buck, a domesticated dog living at a ranch in the Santa Clara Valley of California as the story opens. Stolen from his home and sold into service as sled dog in Alaska, he reverts to a wild state. Buck is forced to fight in order to dominate other dogs in a harsh climate. Eventually he sheds the veneer of civilization, relying on primordial instincts and learned experience to emerge as a leader in the wild. London lived for most of a year in the Yukon collecting material for the book. The story was serialized in the Saturday Evening Post in the summer of 1903; a month later it was released in book form. The novel’s great popularity and success made a reputation for London. Much of its appeal derives from the simplicity of this tale of survival. As early as 1908 the story was adapted to film and it has since seen several more cinematic adaptations.
I now hereby call myself Book Hero, after having read category 4: Read a book with a magic system :)I read The Last Wish, first book of The Witcher saga by Andrzej Sapwoski.
I finished reading 2 books so far this month, The Princess Bride by William Goldman and The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, both for an awesome English class I'm taking.I liked The Princess Bride, but it was hard to keep my focus on it. There is a chapter that is 2 pages long, and another chapter that is over 100 pages long. So, trying to find time to read in which I can get through 80-120 pages in one sitting while taking notes on what I'm reading (for class discussions), is difficult. I'd like to try and read it again sometime when I'm not in a time crunch.
I really liked The Handmaid's Tale. It's creepy and realistic and interesting. Honestly, this was my favorite book we've read in my sci-fi/fantasy class (and we read the first Harry Potter, of which I've been a fan since childhood). I'd really like to try this as an audiobook, though. It has a poetic flow that would be good to listen to, and considering the epilogue, it's almost meant to be listened to. Highly recommend!
We'll see if I can finish reading anything else this month, school is hectic. If any of you guys are also college students, hang in there, we're almost done with the semester!
I’m currently reading Little Women by Louisa May Alcott not sure if I’ll finish this month or not! But I’m enjoying it SOOOOO MUCH.
So far I’ve finished 4 books but I’ve got 80 pages left of Desert Flowers.. so I’ll be finishing 5 for sure.Making me a Book Wizard. Level 3!
Just finished book four for the challenge, a book about a hero or superhero:
Without giving away any spoilers, I actually found myself rooting for the Joker in this one, which is really odd, but in a good way. I was also glad Mr. Freeze had a pivotal role (only the Animated Series really seemed to know how to portray him effectively) and was pleased by the direction his arc took. This story was surprising in a number of ways, and despite the logical lapses and unnecessary sexual content (which I skipped), I loved it. 3.5 stars
I’m a book wizard!!! ⚡️✨https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3...
I just finished my fifth and final book of November. And boy was it a doozy. I cried and even gagged at some parts of Desert Flowers by Paul Pen. Originally written in Spanish, Simon Bruni translated it beautifully. They are one of my favorite literary duos of all time. I haven’t been disappointed yet. This book is a story of sisters unlike any other... as a mom my heart was broken a million times by the end.. and I’ll leave it at that. 🌵🌼👨👩👧👧☠️
Cheers to audiobooks for making my household duties more fun. 🎧📖
(Dishes, cooking, laundry, sweeping, poop scooping outside etc.) lol!!
Synopsis;
Rose and Elmer have created an idyllic sanctuary for themselves and their five daughters in Mexico’s Baja California desert. Out there in the middle of nowhere, blissfully cut off from the burdens of modern society, they’re free to raise their beautiful family…and preserve its secret..
And they’re never giving it up..
Idk how to reply on this (I’m on mobile so I don’t know if it’s even possible) but Thank You Nat! This month I also read
Illuminae 5⭐️ I’m glad I finally started this series the book was really good even though it made me cry a lot 😭😂, and covered the challenge for in space
Our Bloody Pearl was a high 4⭐️ read for me it has pirates but I don’t see them doing many pirate-y things in this book , I think it has some steam punk creations in it, two of the main side characters are a lesbian couple and they’re adorable, I think at the end the main male character says he’s ace, most of the book focuses on the pirates trying to help a disabled siren learn how to swim again using the steam punk creations
There is a lot of stuff in this book, and the chapters are kinda long but I still really enjoyed the story
I also read Stalking Jack the Ripper and 100% 5⭐️ I was in love with it before I even finished the first 50 pages 😂 I knew who it was before Audrey Rose and possibly even before Thomas did
I honestly didn’t think I would like this book because it’s published by James Patterson and I didn’t like the only book I’ve read by him and I was worried the writing would be too similar but it wasn’t
And I have just finished book 1 for Zombie Loan manga idk how to rate manga yet so I gave it 4⭐️ I liked it but I’m not in love with it yet
So that’s 9 books which would make me a queen I think
Okay so, overall I read 14 books this month but sadly I haven't really been able to stick to a TBR, for some reason I've had to put down quite a few books I tried to pick up for the challenge this month because I was in a weird mood or something. Don't really know whats going on there, but anyway, I did finish 7 challenges.2. Mythical Creatures: Daughter of the Siren Queen which I gave 3 stars. I didn't enjoy it as much as the first one because of all the interpersonal drama and some weaknesses in the plot and timing, but overall the dualogy was pretty fun.
5. Epic Journey: The Best We Could Do I might be cheating with this because it's actually about a vietnamese family fleeing to the US. I won't rate this book because I won't rate someones life (it's a memoir), but I did enjoy the art style and Thi Bui's honesty.
6. Weapon: Shadow of The Fox which I gave 3 stars as well. Overall the story was a lot of fun but there were soooo many clichés and the plot was actually pretty weak. I will probably pick up the sequel because it was an enjoyable read, just a little too expected.
7. Royalty: The Girl of Fire and Thorns Another 3 star read, though this one really had the potential to be better if it hadn't been so convenient and so bad body-image wise. The main character is fat and hates her body and only after becoming thin(ner) does she finally reach her potential and becomes the badass queen they all needed. I really didn't see the character growth that should have come with changing your personality so much (as in the beginning she stated pretty clearly what kind of a person she was and then she lost weight and was suddenly different). I don't necessarily have issues with someone being fat, being unhappy and then changing their body and growing into a different person, but I do want the character to do something about it. She just happened to become thin by circumstances, even though the first quarter to half of the book was spend with her complaining about her body but never doing anything about it. That was really my main issue, otherwise the plot and story was good enough.
8. Dystopian: The Living Which got a natural 5 stars as it was the last book in the Warm Bodies series which is one of my favorite of all time (let's ignore The Burning World..) I just love this series and Marion's writing with all my heart. It's literally the best version of a zombie dystopia ever and I really wish more people had read the series (and stuck around through The Burning World which really wasn't great, but the prequel and the first and third book are absolute gems). It's also full of brilliant societal criticism, which I'm literally always here for.
9. Space: The 100 Which I gave 3 stars, too (a very 3 star month...) I've literally stopped watching the show after the second season and have no plan to ever watch it again, but I've recently still been kind of curious and pathetically shipping two characters in this series I don't even watch... I know. Anyway, I decided to just pick up the books since I've read the first one before and kind of enjoyed it. Luckily for me the TV show and the books are distant cousins at best, but sadly this book series isn't really good either. The timing is just a nightmare and some characters (Luke) are actual scumbags but since the character's POV your in freaking worships him you just have to suffer in silence. I will finish the series (I'm already into book 3) and am curious to see where it goes, but this is definitely not especially well written or the kind of highly enjoyable trash I sometimes read (it's not bad enough to be a guilty pleasure read, you know?).
10. Pirates: Daughter of the Pirate King which I gave 4 stars and really enjoyed, simply because it's fun. It's not as good as To Kill a Kingdom though, which has a pretty similar premise but I just enjoyed the characters a lot more and I feel like there was also less sexism from the love interest that went unmentioned or unchallenged. DotPK is really just a quick, fun read which is all I wanted from it, so I'm happy with it.
Guess that makes me a Book Princess! *Bows down to you Queens and Kings* ;D
The Reading Frenzy
Books mentioned in this topic
The Best We Could Do (other topics)Daughter of the Siren Queen (other topics)
To Kill a Kingdom (other topics)
The Living (other topics)
The Girl of Fire and Thorns (other topics)
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Hello all who dare to journey on this quest of books. For this months challenge, you will be going on a epic quest through books!
1. Read a book with dragons
2. Read a book with mythical creatures such as elves, gnomes, etc
3. Read a book about a hero or superhero
4. Read a book with a magic system
5. Read a book where someone goes on an epic quest or journey
6. Read a book revolving around a weapon
7. Read a book about royalty
8. Read a dystopian
9. Read a book about space
10. Read a book about pirates
There is different levels to reach that goes along with the challenge:
Level 1: 1-2 Books Hero
Level 2: 3-4 Books Knight
Level 3: 5-6 Books Witch or Wizard
Level 4: 7-8 Prince or Princess
Level 5: 9+ King or Queen
Comment below what you will be reading or comment as you go, and let everyone know what you thought of them!
**Challenge starts November 1st and Ends December 1st**