April Reading Wrap-Up
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- Опубликовано: 30 апр 2023
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Did I ever think I would hear Kayla saying she thought a book would be better with steam? No, but I am here for it😂
You should definitely continue in Shades of Magic. The first book is all set up. Books 2 and 3 are SO much fun.
Since you loved The Writing Retreat, I highly recommend The Plot and Who is Maud Dixon? for more fun writerly shenanigans! Also The Villa kinda fits that vibe and it was really fun
So excited for you to read the rest of the darker shade of magic series! The second one has a magical competition if you’re interested :). The last one is definitely my fave because of Holland but honestly I haven’t read it in a few years so you have reminded me to reread it this summer thank you!
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone Is my top book so far this year. Absolutely loved everything about it.
"Love you... as a friend" made me giggle <3 I loved Half a Soul! My Cozy Fantasy/Sci-fi Book Club read it in February and it hit so many soft, tender spots for me. I'm so glad you loved it too! Can't wait to look up some of these books. Oof, I wanted to read A God in the Shed because I love cosmic horror and I feel like there really aren't a lot out there 🥲 It was good to hear your review!
The day has come when we fully agree on a book outside of both of our wheelhouses lol. Half a Soul was just a freaking delight <3
I understand completely what you are saying about romances that feel like they are just about the main character's journey, rather than as a romance between two characters. I think the reason this trend is happening is because romance is having a moment as such a mainstream genre and publishers are capitalizing on this trend. I read two "romances" this month that felt very much as if they were only about the main character, Kiss Her Once for Me by Allison Cochrun and If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy. As a side note, I'm hoping you find more romance you like as I like hearing you talk about them! Quite a while ago I read The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle which takes place in British Columbia. It's about a school teacher that falls in love with a bodyguard for Meghan and Harry-type royals that are camped out in B.C. away from the press. It was pretty fun if I recall and thought you might enjoy the B.C. setting. I also want you to read a Jasmine Guillory, not necessarily because I feel like you would like it, but I want to hear your thoughts! They are typically low plot, relaxing contemporary romances (not really rom-coms) and I wonder if you've tried out the low plot, just vibes romances and what you have thought about them. Thanks for your videos! I've recently read several of your recommendations that I wouldn't have picked up otherwise and I have not been disappointed!
I LOVED Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone. If you liked that one, you might like This Body's Not Big Enough for Both of Us by Edgar Cantero. It's similar to the writing style and a mystery the writer turns on its head. Just a fun roller coaster of entertainment and silliness.
I Loved the writing retreat SO MUCH! Probably my fav book I've read this year
Thank you for sharing your April reading wrap up with us! Your passion for books is truly infectious, and I always come away from your videos feeling inspired to read more. Your review of 'Half a Soul' by Olivia Atwater was particularly compelling - I had never heard of the book before, but after hearing your thoughts on it, I immediately added it to my to-read list. Your insights into the characters and themes were spot on, and I can't wait for your next video! 🥰✨
I love seeing your tbrs and wrap ups as they help me plot my own tbrs of books that I hadn't gotten to yet. 🥰
my favorite part of every month 🥳
None of the sequels to "Hitchikers..." are nearly as good as the first one.
“….and they kiss a lot”. Lol - best comment about a book ever. At least you owned that you chose to read it. 😂❤
Seeing a new video upload from you always makes my day! ❤
I'm so glad you loved Indian Horse :) one of the most impactful books I've ever read. I bawled at the end. I'd definitely recommend Medicine Walk too if you haven't read that one before. I'm slowly making my way through all of his books, but taking my time because we only have so many published.
I've also only read the first book in the Shades of Magic series, glad to know I'm not the only one with these thoughts!
This way of organizing the books was so fun! Loved the video, as usal 🥰
Yay, another one of kayla's legendary wrap ups!!