Hi friends! I’m almost settled into my new apartment, so be prepared for more consistent posting starting next week! Hopefully I can get the rest of my stuff unpacked tomorrow and feel completely settled. Anyway, moving has meant my reading is slightly down from what it usually is. For the Week of 7/31, I only read 5 books. I know! You’re probably like, that’s still a lot. But it’s not up to my usual standard.
Bite Size Reviews: Week of 7/31
The Darkness Outside Us by Eliot Schrefer (8/3)
Ambrose wakes up on the ship Coordinated Endeavor with no memory of take off. As he checks out the ship, he realizes there are a lot of things that aren’t quite right. Including another passenger who doesn’t want to communicate with him. As the two work toward their mission, there’s a more going on than they realize. Holy cow, this book! So many twists and turns, I didn’t want to put it down. I almost read the entire thing in one sitting. Seriously, if you love LGBTQ sci-fi, I definitely recommend this book! (4.5 stars).
A Sitting in St. James by Rita Williams-Garcia (8/4)
It’s 1860 in Lousiana, and Sylvie Guilbert has decided to sit for a portrait. Even if her family doesn’t think it’s needed. Outside of the sitting for the painting, there are plenty of other stories happening at Le Petit Cottage. Stories worth telling. This was such a unique glimpse into the slavery era in the United States. I definitely recommend the audiobook, because the size of the book is intimidating. Also definitely listen to the author’s note, because her journey to this book is fascinating (4 stars).
Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things by Margie Fuston (8/5)
I already wrote a review for this this week, so just a few thoughts here! The way that Fuston uses vampires as a sort of analogy for working through your grief is one of the best things about this book. It’s really engaging and brings out a lot in the characters (4 stars).
I Hear the Sunspot: Theory of Happiness by Yuki Fumino (8/6)
A hearing disability means that Kohei spends most of his time alone. However, meeting Taichi has helped to break him out of his shell. Taichi is one of the most enthusiastic people he has ever met. The characters in this are absolutely my favorite. The way they interact and their slow burning romance is just adorable. This volume was a little on the long side for me, but I still really enjoyed it! (4.5 stars).
I Hear the Sunspot: Limit 1 by Yuki Fumino (8/6)
The next volume in the story mentioned above! This one wasn’t my favorite volume so far. There wasn’t that much interaction between Taichi and Kohei, and I wanted more of that. We do get snippets of it, like what Taichi stays at Kohei’s place, and it’s so adorably awkward. I loved that particular scene. We’ll see what’s in store for the last volume! (4 stars).
Glad you´re feeling settled! Looks like you did some good reading 🙂
Thank you! And yes! Thanks to audiobooks and manga. 🙂