Hey y'all, since I'm very busy on the 1st of April, I decided to just share all the books I've read in March today. Four books are actually so much more than I anticipated, so I'll stop here.
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
rating: 4/5
thoughts: This was a quick read for me because I found it very well paced and the writing was all too beautiful. Although, I wish Patroclus had not been so dependent, clingy, and was his own person. This really bothered in way I had not expected from the beginning when he was portrayed so weak. Other than that, I really enjoyed this and recommend if you're looking for a socially relevant romance fantasy.
Divergent by Veronica Roth
rating: 3/5
thoughts: Because of how much hate this series gets, I was a bit wary at first. However, I surprisingly enjoyed this and found a lot of nostalgia through it because I was obsessed with dystopia growing up. This genre sufferers from a lot of recyclable tropes so its become a guilty pleasure for me. Will I continue this series, no. I have heard enough criticisms and spoilers to just pass on it.
When Dimple met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
rating: 2/5
thoughts: This one was cute, but that's about it. It was rather difficult to get through and I honestly think this is one of those let's just diversify YA bit more books. Nothing was memorable.
Never Have I Ever by Isabela Yap
rating: 5/5
thoughts: I've never read anthologies from what I can remember and I'm glad this is my first because wow. These 13 urban fantasy stories were such an enthralling read, opening you to the the Filipino culture. They are such wondrous tales with themes of love and pain and despite my slow reading and short attention span, I managed to read it without getting distracted. There were also elements of horror mixed in with historical and futuristic, which was pleasantly surprising. I would love to erase this from my memory to reread it. Plus, that gorgeous cover really put the cherry on top.
Books I hope to read in April:
- No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
- Six of Crows series by Leigh Bardugo
- Shadow and Bone series by Leigh Bardugo
- When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi