Books I've Read in 2018 #32-36

 

Hey, everyone! It's been forever since I sat down a filmed a video talking about books. I missed it and I got to film a couple today. So, here's one of the ones that I was able to film today. I forgot how fun it was to just make videos and discuss books. I love the process of it so much!

THE BOOKS:

Pretty Girls by Karin Slaughter 5 stars This is dark, gritty, gruesome, and at times disgusting. I absolutely loved it and I think it may be all-time favorite suspense/psychological thriller. 

Blonde Hair, Blue Eyes by Karin Slaughter 3.25 stars This is the prequel novella to Pretty Girls and it's depressing because we follow the sister that ends up going missing from the novel. It's heartbreaking, but not as gripping as the novel it's tied to.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan 4 stars This is fun and I see why it's so beloved. I enjoyed it for what it is, but I don't think it's a groundbreaking novel. I did enjoy the Greek mythology and I think it's a well-done integration into the story.

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku by Fujita DNF @ page 53 (1 star) I wasn't a fan. The idea was cheesy and cute, but not cute enough or cheesy enough to win me over. Check out my review here.

God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater by Kurt Vonnegut 4.5 stars I haven't read a Vonnegut since high school, but this reminded me that I still love him. He's a satirist and this is hysterical dark comedy at its finest. I can't tell you what it's about because it would probably spoil everything. Just know it has Eliot Rosewater (yes, the one from Slaughterhouse-Five) and Kilgore Trout.

Recommend the Most:

Pretty Girls is the best of this bunch and it's one of the best novels I read this year. It is definitely more the reader who likes darker plots, characters, and can handle gory situations. Slaughter is one of my new favorite authors and I'm going to kindly shove this down your throat (which is not a pun, I promise).

STATS:

Books Reviewed: 1
Books Rated Over 4 stars: 2
New Favorites: 1
Books That Changed My Life: 1
Owned: 2

 

Have you read any of these books? Which ones are you most interested in? Are you a Karin Slaughter fan? Let me know down below in the comments!