I’m refraining from writing a review of Avengers: Endgame, so I’m doing a check-in for the Avengers Readathon instead! I’ve almost made my way through my first assignment (Spider-Man), so I’m excited to start on Captain Marvel! There are more prompts for that one, but I’m ready.
Also, I will be writing about Endgame at some point, I just want to wait until more people have been able to see the movie. I think I need to see it again to fully process it. And maybe another time after that. 😂 What can I say, I’m a Marvel fanatic and I’m not ashamed of it.
For those that forgot, Noura @ The Perks of Being Noura created the #AvengersReatathon to celebrate the release of Endgame. She made a bunch of assignments relating to the heroes, and it’s been fun! I’ve liked finding books to fit the prompts. Here’s what I’ve read so far, and some mini reviews to go along with them!
Avengers Readathon Check-in
Assignment: Spider-Man
The Amazing Spider-Man: Graphic Novel or Comic
For this prompt, I read The Handmaid’s Tale: Graphic Novel by Margaret Atwood and Renee Nault. This adaption of The Handmaid’s Tale was gorgeous from every standpoint. I thoroughly enjoyed that the show hadn’t tainted the artist’s interpretation, either. It was completely it’s own.
Oscorp: Revisit a Favorite Book
In honor of being able to meet Jeff Zentner, I chose The Serpent King. This book never ceases to make me feel all the things. This is the second time I’ve read this book, and at the core, it’s a beautiful story about hope in the light of tragedy. If you haven’t read Jeff Zentner, what are you waiting for?
Spider-Man: Character with a Secret Identity
Black Widow: Red Vengeance by Margaret Stohl is actually a sequel, which I didn’t know at the time. I also didn’t know I owned the sequel and not the first book. Due to that, I was confused for a large portion of this book, even with my background in comics. You really need Natasha’s beginnings to get what’s going on in this book.
Peter Parker: Young Adult Book
I maybe cheated a bit and put a book I had to review as well. Brief Chronicle of Another Stupid Heartbreak by Adi Alsaid was adorable, but the plot fizzled out about halfway through the book. You can read more about my thoughts in my full review from last week.
Iron Man 3: Mental Health
Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson is a beautiful poetry memoir that’s filled with Anderson’s story for writing Speak. I think her memoir will help a lot of teens feel like they aren’t alone, and the story itself is an important one. Don’t let trauma silence your voice. Seek help.
Shuri: Black/African Female Main Character
I’m currently listening to the audiobook of The Obelisk Gate by N.K. Jemisin. I’m about halfway through, so I fully expect to be able to finish it this week. But, it’s great so far! I love that it picks up immediately after The Fifth Season.