i read 17 books | JUNE WRAP UP | 2020

TL;DR

In this video, Starla shares her thoughts on the 17 books she read in June, including a queer lit read-a-thon, The Witcher series, mystery thrillers, and manga.

Transcript

hello and welcome my name is Starla today's video is going to be my June wrap-up I read 17 books so let's jump right into it now these oh my god are you okay oh my gosh cat sirs cats are crazy now the first seven books that I read this month I read any first two seven days of the month and they were for the queer lit read-a-thon I do have a video w... Read More

Key Insights

• 📙 Starla read a diverse range of books in June, including queer literature, fantasy, mystery thrillers, and manga.
• 🫠 The Witcher series was found to be slow-paced and redundant for Starla, but she still plans to continue reading it.
• 💍 "The Black Flamingo" and "The Guest List" were among her favorites of the month, with powerful storytelling and engaging plots.
• 🫠 Starla is excited to read more from authors Rory Power and Dean Atta in the future.

Questions & Answers

Q: Did Starla enjoy reading The Witcher series after playing the video games and watching the TV show?

Starla found The Witcher series to be slow-paced and redundant due to her prior knowledge from other mediums, but still found enjoyment in it.

Q: What can readers expect from "The Black Flamingo"?

"The Black Flamingo" is a powerful verse novel about a mixed-race gay teen discovering drag. Starla highly recommends it for its emotional and realistic portrayal of identity and self-discovery.

Q: How did Starla feel about "Wilder Girls"?

Starla found "Wilder Girls" to be average, with predictable characters and plotline, despite enjoying the elements of body horror in the story.

Q: What is the overall rating of "The Guest List"?

Starla gave "The Guest List" four stars and describes it as a solid murder-mystery story with multiple points of view and a well-developed timeline.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Starla read 17 books in June, including those from a queer lit read-a-thon and The Witcher series.

• She found The Witcher series to be slow-paced and redundant due to her prior experience with TV shows and video games based on the series.

• Starla highly recommends "The Black Flamingo" for its powerful story about a mixed-race gay teen discovering drag, but found "Wilder Girls" to be predictable and not particularly interesting.