Lately, I’ve been trying to think of ways to review more of the books I read on here. Quite honestly, I read too quickly to keep up by writing a review for each one. Though, I do review them Goodreads, if you follow me on there. But I got an idea yesterday for a new weekly blog post! Introducing Bite Size Reviews, where I’ll roundup my thoughts on the books I read each week, Saturday to Friday. Without further ado, reviews for the Week of 3/21!
I think this will be a better way to keep up with everything I read on my blog, as well as Instagram and Goodreads. It’ll make it easier to remember for wrap ups, too! I have done a few Bite Size Review posts before, for Jeff Zentner, the Illuminae Files, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and a miscellaneous post. Without further ado, welcome to my latest blog series!
Bite Size Reviews: Week of 3/21
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker (3/21)
This graphic novel, illustrated by Wendy Xu, follows the story of a young, deaf witch and a nonbinary werewolf who have to work together to fight a demon. And of course, fall in love. Adorable and the perfect escape for our current time, I would read a whole series about these two. It reminded me a bit of The Witch Boy, and the art was absolutely gorgeous! (4 stars)
Space Boy, V. 1 by Stephen McCranie (3/22)
A sci-fi high school drama about a girl from a deep space mining colony forced to go back to Earth. 30 years later. Though a bit slow moving at first, the characters and the art are worth the read. You’ll find yourself wishing that this Earth could exist instead–and maybe even space travel. (4 stars)
Space Boy, V. 2 by Stephen McCranie (3/22)
The second installment (I think there are currently 6 out?) that brings a little more mystery to the story. Unfortunately, the build up seems a bit slow, though that didn’t make me lose my interest. I still want to see what’s up with Oliver and what his deal is. Definitely will keep reading! (4 stars)
Harrow the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir (3/22)
Check out my full review of this one here! The second installment in the Locked Tomb trilogy, the first half of this book is incredibly difficult to follow. Harrow is an unreliable narrator, and the story is not told in a linear fashion. The ending makes it all worth it, leaving off on a cliffhanger that will make you want the next one immediately! (4.5 stars)
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, audiobook (3/24)
A re-read for me, for our work book club. It was a much needed re-read for me, though! This book doesn’t fail to make me smile, ending on such a hopeful note. There are plenty of crazy situations in the book as well. The narrator for the audiobook helps in bringing the characters to life, using fantastic accents and the like. (5 stars)
Dry by Neal Shusterman (3/24)
When the California drought leaves thousands of people without water, it becomes a mad free for all. This book follows what happens to a group of teenagers that go to find their parents. Not the greatest read for our present situation, but the whole book felt realistic and presented a rounded view of the drought problem. The ending felt too perfect, though. (4 stars)
Space Boy, V. 3 by Stephen McCranie (3/25)
The third installment in this comic series, furthering the mystery of Oliver. Now that a lot of the introductory stuff is over, we get to the meat of the characters, meaning that this is my favorite installment so far. Too bad I couldn’t get more from the library before it closed! (4 stars)
I Hope You Get This Message by Farah Naz Rishi (3/27)
After a message from a planet called Alma that humanity will be erased in seven days, everyone wants to make amends. Including Jesse, Adeem, and Cate, all searching for connection. I enjoyed the way that the characters end up being connected by the end, but the book itself ended a bit abruptly. Normally I don’t mind books without much resolution, but this felt much too quick. I needed more!
*Note: Not every week will have this many books. This week was just an incredible reading week for me! That’s it for the week of 3/21 🙂