all the books I read in september (9 book reading wrap up)

TL;DR

Reagan discusses her September reading wrap-up, including books like "Red Rising," "The Guest," and "Mexican Gothic."

Transcript

hi guys it's Reagan and welcome back to another video today's video is going to be my September wrapup now for the month of September I completed nine books and I also read a lot of pages I also was doing really good with following my TBR until I absolutely was not and hyperfixated way too close to the Sun with one specific fantasy series that I co... Read More

Key Insights

• ✍️ "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown had an engaging plot but a lackluster main character and a repetitive writing style.
• 🫠 "The Guest" by Emma Klein was a gripping and anxiety-inducing read, exploring themes of wealth and societal control.
• 🌍 "A Fire Endless" by Rebecca Ross, the sequel to "A River Enchanted," expanded upon the magical world and featured compelling romantic plotlines.
• 😫 "White Hot" by Ilona Andrews was a fun and steamy fantasy romance set in a world where magic is deeply entrenched in society.
• 😱 "My Best Friend's Exorcism" by Grady Hendrik fell short in terms of horror elements but captured the vibe of '80s horror flicks.
• 😱 "Mexican Gothic" by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia offered a fresh take on gothic horror, incorporating disturbing plot elements and addressing themes of colonialism.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was Reagan's opinion of "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown?

Reagan found the plot engaging and enjoyed the fast-paced nature of the story. However, she found the main character, Darrow, to be bland and struggled with the grandiose writing style. She plans to continue reading the series based on its popularity.

Q: What is "The Guest" by Emma Klein about?

"The Guest" follows the main character, Alex, as she tries to escape her life as a sex worker by pursuing a relationship with a rich man. However, when everything goes wrong, she navigates the wealthy world of the Hamptons, making one horrifying decision after another.

Q: How does "A Fire Endless" by Rebecca Ross compare to the first book in the series?

Reagan loved "A Fire Endless" even more than the first book in the series, "A River Enchanted." It expanded upon the world, history, and magical elements, and she particularly enjoyed the emotional journey of the characters and the varied romantic relationships.

Q: What genre is "White Hot" by Ilona Andrews, and did Reagan enjoy it?

"White Hot" is the second book in the Hidden Legacy series, which combines fantasy, romance, and mystery. Reagan found it to be a fun and steamy read, enjoying the world-building and the likable main character, Nevada.

Q: How did Reagan feel about "My Best Friend's Exorcism" by Grady Hendrik?

Reagan found "My Best Friend's Exorcism" to be an average read. While it captured the vibe of an '80s horror flick and explored societal issues of the time, she felt that the horror elements could have been pushed further. She rated it 3.5 stars.

Q: What did Reagan think of "Mexican Gothic" by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia?

Reagan highly recommends "Mexican Gothic" for fans of gothic horror. She appreciated the author's fresh take on the genre, incorporating disturbing plot elements and exploring themes of colonialism. Reagan gave it 4 out of 5 stars.

Q: Why was Reagan addicted to the "Faithful in the Fallen" series by John Gwen?

Reagan fell headfirst into the series, reading all three books in a week and a half. She loved the multi-POV storytelling, the complex political dynamics, and the intense combat elements. She praised the character development and the twist-filled plot, rating the series highly.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Reagan completed nine books in September and read a significant number of pages.

• She enjoyed reading "Red Rising" but found the main character, Darrow, somewhat bland and struggled with the writing style.

• "The Guest" by Emma Klein was a gripping and anxiety-inducing read about a woman trying to escape her past and navigate the wealthy world of the Hamptons.

• "A Fire Endless" by Rebecca Ross, the sequel to "A River Enchanted," was even better than the first book and explored the complex history and magical elements of a mysterious island.

• Reagan also recommends "White Hot" by Ilona Andrews, the second book in the Hidden Legacy series, for a fun and steamy fantasy romance.

• She found "My Best Friend's Exorcism" by Grady Hendrik to be an average read, with successful elements of an '80s horror flick but a plot that fell flat at times.

• Reagan highly recommends "Mexican Gothic" by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia for fans of gothic horror and appreciated the author's addition of new and disturbing plot elements.

• She was obsessed and addicted to the "Faithful in the Fallen" series by John Gwen, completing books one to three in a week and a half.