Mid Year Freak Out 2019

TL;DR

Booktuber Megan reviews and recommends her favorite reads so far in 2019, including fantasy, historical fiction, and sci-fi novels.

Transcript

hey there my name is Megan and welcome back to my booktube channel so it has been a hot minute since I have posted a video but I've had a lot of extra time on my hands lately I'm a teacher if you didn't know and right now I am on summer vacation so I thought it would be a good time to kind of catch up on my tube channel so today I'm going to be doi... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤳 "Hunted" by Meagan Spooner is a standout book for Megan due to its focus on self-discovery and the theme of wanderlust.
• 😮 The Sweet Far Thing" by Libba Bray impresses Megan with its setting in Victorian London and the growth of its main characters.
• ❓ Megan is excited about "Recursion" by Blake Crouch as it explores the intriguing concept of false memories.
• ❓ Megan highly recommends the Lightbringer series by Brett Weeks, with "The Burning White" being her most anticipated release for the second half of 2019.
• 😥 Megan was disappointed by "The Light over London" by Julia Kelly due to excessive romance and a lack of focus on the historical aspects she was expecting.
• 🫠 Skyward" by Brandon Sanderson surprised Megan, as she wasn't planning to read it but ended up enjoying it immensely.
• 😮 Megan praises Adrian Young as her new favorite author, impressed by her ability to convey deep emotions with few words.
• 😍 Will Herondale from "A Gathering of Shadows" by Victoria Schwab is Megan's newest fictional crush.
• ❓ Megan is intrigued by the character of Alucard from "A Gathering of Shadows" for his mystery and depth.
• 🫠 While Megan doesn't often cry while reading, "Mem" by Bethany C. Morrow had a profound impact on her with its exploration of memories and identity.
• 😀 "Aurora Rising" by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff made Megan happy with its space adventure and humorous dialogue.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is Megan's favorite book of 2019 so far?

Megan's favorite book is "Hunted" by Meagan Spooner due to its emphasis on self-discovery and wanderlust in a Beauty and the Beast retelling.

Q: What is Megan's recommendation for a sequel read in 2019?

Megan highly recommends "The Sweet Far Thing" by Libba Bray as the best sequel she has read this year. She praises the setting in Victorian London and the dynamic growth of the main characters.

Q: What is a new release Megan is excited to read?

Megan is excited to read "Recursion" by Blake Crouch, an adult sci-fi thriller that explores the concept of false memories and poses ethical dilemmas.

Q: What is Megan's most anticipated release for the second half of 2019?

Megan is eagerly looking forward to "The Burning White" by Brett Weeks, the final book in the Lightbringer series, which she is currently reading and loving.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Megan shares her favorite book of 2019, "Hunted" by Meagan Spooner, for its focus on self-discovery and a slow-burn romance in a Beauty and the Beast retelling.

• She highly recommends "The Sweet Far Thing" by Libba Bray, the final book in the Great and Terrible Beauty series, for its setting in Victorian London and dynamic character growth.

• Megan anticipates reading "Recursion" by Blake Crouch, an adult sci-fi thriller exploring ethical dilemmas and false memories.