Welcome to the first week of December and the last month of 2021! I know my blogging has been a bit sporadic in the last couple of months, but now that I’m getting back into a new routine, that will change starting in January! Hoping to get back to my regularly scheduled posts. And having more posts than just reviews. We’ll get there! Anyway, it’s time for my Bite Size Reviews for the Week of 11/27. My reading has been down this week as well, as I only finished 4 books this week. I chalk it up to being busy at work and not listening to audiobooks as much!
Bite Size Reviews: Week of 11/27
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig (11/28)
After overdosing on pills, Nora finds herself in the Midnight Library, the place between life and death. It’s here that Nora gets to see the infinite ways that her life could have played out. And maybe get the chance to change her story altogether. While I appreciated what this novel was doing, some of the messages about mental health didn’t quite sit right with me. Specifically, it seemed like Nora could just “happy” her way out of having depression? Maybe I’m reading too much into it, but I definitely see why so many people have related to this. It just didn’t quite live up to the hype for me (3.5 stars).
Fruits Basket, Vol. 4 by Natsuki Takaya (11/29)
We continue to learn more about the Sohma clan in this book, with a bit more backstory on some characters we’re already met. Maybe not my favorite volume so far, but I’m liking the expanded world we’re getting. It’s really adding dimension to the characters, though I know I’m about to be in for an emotional roller coaster. Reading and watching the anime at the same time has also been really helpful! I might have to try that with Haikyu!! as well (4 stars).
Tonight We Rule the World by Zack Smedley (12/2)
Lily was one of Owen’s first friends, and their relationship has evolved over the years to something more romantic. However, when Owen is assaulted at a school outing, he doesn’t know how to tell Lily. Not only does this book have great rep that we don’t see, as Owen has autism, but it isn’t afraid to flinch away from difficult topics. Especially when it comes to emotions and relationship abuse. One that’s flown under the radar, but deserves all the praise (4.5 stars).
Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood (12/3)
Andromeda is a debtera, someone who is hired to exorcise the Evil Eye out of houses. Hired by Magnus Rochester to help with the Evil Eye curse in his house, Andromeda quickly realizes that she might be in over her head. This is an addition to YA horror that everyone needs. As you read, the book gets darker and darker, with spooky manifestations at every turn. Once you get into the book, it is definitely difficult to put down! (4 stars).