Avi's 2021 challenge

[Aviâja]

My reading goal is at 15, since I think I can manage at least one book a month in 2021.

My first finished reading of 2021 was the short story, Pop-art by Joe Hill. I am not sure if this counts as a read, but I highly recommend it. It's a sweet story about childhood, life and friendships.

I just finished The Other Side of the Sky, which is a very sweet and exciting fantasy about two people from different worlds meeting with their own struggles and how they go about it. There is a nice mix of magic and technology. It's the first book of a series and I am looking forward to October where I can hopefully pick up the second book.

The next book that I also finished was Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron . It was a fun read, and if you like fantasy, sticking it to the patriarchy and women loving women, then I highly recommend it.

I read The Shining by Stephen King. If you know horror, you've probably heard of the movie and the story. It was a bit triggering for me, due to the alcohol abuse and domestic violence. It was done quite well though. My faves were definitely Danny and Dick.

After The Shining, and the wonderful triggering, I needed something sweet and LGBTQ+. This is where You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson. Very sweet, and just what I needed.

Depending on how I am doing this year, I might go over 15 books.

The Other Side of the Sky
Cinderella Is Dead
The Shining
You Should See Me in a Crown
Doctor Sleep

[David]

I'm currently reading "The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry" which has a lot in common with "Cinderella is Dead".

I got to hear Joe Hill do a reading of "Horns" in Toronto.

[Aviâja]

David wrote: "I'm currently reading "The Ruthless Lady's Guide to Wizardry" which has a lot in common with "Cinderella is Dead".

I got to hear Joe Hill do a reading of "Horns" in Toronto."

I've added that to my list!

And you are lucky to get to hear Joe Hill. He is an awesome man.

[Ilona]

Best of luck with your challenge, Aviâja! :)

[Aviâja]

I needed to know what is going to happen with Danny Torrance, so I am currently reading Doctor Sleep.

[Aviâja]

Just finished Doctor Sleep. 2/5 stars.

Did not catch me the same way that the Shining did. King captured the struggles of abuse very well once again, as well as the importance of support from friends and loved ones. That was, in my opinion, the best part. With how overpowered our main characters are, I never got a proper sense of urgency. The villains had more at risk than them.