The #FridayReads Review (10/16/20)

  

Welcome to The #FridayReads Review, a regular Friday segment where I share what I've been reading the past week, and what I'm planning to read next! Want to join the Friday fun? Post your own #FridayReads Review and leave the link in the Comments below, or just Comment with what you've been reading!

>> CURRENTLY READING <<

Snapdragon by Kat Leyh (PBK)

I've been excited by the surge in MG/YA graphic novels of late but haven't been keeping up with them as I should, so I only discovered Snapdragon last week. I just finished Part 1 of this diverse and currently contemporary story and am intrigued to find out in Part 2 if it's actually in fact magical realism...

>> JUST FINISHED <<

The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket (HBK)

3 Scribbles. Re-read. I was feeling nostalgic (as I do in the fall) and randomly thought of this series again, so I picked up the first book from the library and found myself reading the entire thing in less than 3 hours. It was both what I remembered and not, unsettling yet playful but also surprisingly really simple as it barely hints at all the layers of dark secrets to come. I vaguely recall that I got a bit bored with the later books in the series and distinctly recall that I hated the last with its depressing end, but I couldn't help but put the second book on library hold and will be curious to see how far I end up diving into this disturbing children's series now that I've begun anew. Review to come.

>> [POSSIBLY] READING NEXT <<

(subject to change with my ever-shifting reading whims)

Servamp vol. 2 by Tanaka Strike (PBK)

The first volume was surprisingly good (if a little gory) with a unique premise and engaging characters - I couldn't believe I'd never heard of the series before now! I've put the rest of the released volumes on library hold (there are currently 13, I believe?) for a serious binge very soon.

So what are you reading this week?

The #FridayReads Review (12/1/17)

Welcome to The #FridayReads Review, a regular Friday segment where I share what I've been reading the past week, and what I'm planning to read next! Want to join the Friday fun? Post your own #FridayReads Review and leave the link in the Comments below, or just Comment with what you've been reading!

>> CURRENTLY READING <<

Curtsies & Conspiracies by Gail Carriger (PBK)

Last month I was in such a reading slump but still itching to read something so I finally just started re-reading my favorite series! Thoroughly enjoyed the first book but I've never been much of a series binger so now in the midst of Book the Second I'm starting to get antsy for a different read. Not sure exactly what though, so in the meantime Sophronia's adventures continue.

>> JUST FINISHED <<

The Stone Heart by Faith Erin Hicks (PBK)

3 Stars. While the story is interesting, for such a big fantasy plot it reads rather subdued and simplistic. Still I enjoyed the very quick read and look forward to finishing the series with what I believe is the final volume next year.

Kiss Me at the Stroke of Midnight vol. 1 by Rin Mikimoto (PBK)
4 Stars. Almost didn't bring this home from the library and now so glad I did! Despite the boy's caboose fetish I really enjoyed the characters, humor and story - will definitely be picking up the next volume!

Yokai Rental Shop vol. 1 by Shin Mashiba (PBK)
3 Stars. Not quite as good as I'd been hoping but a little more interesting than I was expecting with both an unusual yet also rather familiar premise with intriguing characters and twists. Might give the second volume a try.

>> [POSSIBLY] READING NEXT <<

(subject to change with my ever-shifting reading whims)

Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian (ARC)

Still eyeing this after a month - time for fantasy?

So what are you reading this week?

The #FridayReads Review (4/1/16)

Welcome to The #FridayReads Review, a regular Friday segment where I share what I've been reading the past week, and what I'm planning to read next! Want to join the Friday fun? Post your own #FridayReads Review and leave the link in the Comments below, or just Comment with what you've been reading!

>> CURRENTLY READING <<

The Fill-In Boyfriend by Kasie West (ARC)
Although I have a stack of must-read titles I just couldn't settle on one so as the motto goes: when in doubt, read Kasie West! (That's always been my motto, anyway. ;) No surprise it is just as fun and engrossing as it was when I read it for the first time last year, and I look forward to finally writing a review!

>> JUST FINISHED <<

Railhead by Philip Reeve (ARC)
4 Stars. A diverse teen epic sci-fi with a choppy writing style but mind-blowing universe. Review to come.

The Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks (PBK)
3 Stars. It had a bit of a slow start but overall it was a fun and adventurous Middle Grade comic with relatable characters and an exotic setting. I look forward to reading the next volume.

>> READING NEXT <<

The Demon Prince of Momochi House vol. 4 by Aya Shouoto (PBK)

This is on its way as I type! *flails* After the explosive vol. 3 climax, I'm excited to see how the series expands!

So what are you reading this week?

Best of the Bunch: March 2016

Best of the Bunch is an end of the month blog hop hosted by A Cocoon of Books where you share which books you've read and reviewed and give that month's favorite read the Best of the Bunch award!


This month... I read some powerful and imaginative novels, discovered some great new comics, and reviewed two gorgeous covers!

READ

Raging Sea by Michael Buckley {2.5 Scribbles}
My Hero Academia vol. 3 by Kohei Horikoshi {3 Scribbles}
Platina vol. 1 by Yeon-Joo Kim {4 Scribbles}
Log Horizon: The West Wind Brigade vol. 1 by Mamare Touno {3 Scribbles}
Tell the Wind & Fire by Sarah Rees Brennan {3 Scribbles}
Pick of the Litter vols. 5-6 by Yuriko Suda {3 Scribbles}
Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones {5 Scribbles}
Railhead by Philip Reeve {4 Scribbles}
The Nameless City vol. 1 by Faith Erin Hicks {3 Scribbles}

REVIEWED

A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia  Gray (Review)

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (Review)

BEST OF THE BUNCH

Railhead by Philip Reeve

A diverse teen epic sci-fi with a choppy writing style but mind-blowing universe, this was a powerful and imaginative read that I highly recommend. Look for my review soon!

What was your Best of the Bunch this month?