all the books i read in august✨🌧️ ignoring my tbr, moody gothic vibes, new favs 📚

TL;DR

Reagan shares her August wrap-up, discussing her mood reading period and the six books she enjoyed, including atmospheric Gothic thrillers and a vampire tale.

Transcript

guys it's Reagan and welcome back to another video today's video is going to be my August wrap up now for the month of August I don't think I ignored my TBR more this month that I have like in any other month possibly since I started booktube I think I've read one book that was on my TBR for the month so good job Reagan that being said though I rea... Read More

Key Insights

• 🫠 Reagan embraced a mood reading period in August, focusing on spooky, atmospheric Gothic reads and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
• 😫 The author, Adrian Young, did an excellent job of creating a moody and angsty small town setting in "Spells for Forgetting," which Reagan found entertaining.
• 😱 T. Kingfisher's "A House with Good Bones" successfully balanced horror elements with heartwarming characters, creating a cozy horror vibe.
• 👨‍🏫 Naomi Novik's "A Deadly Education" and its sequel, "The Last Graduate," captivated Reagan with their dangerous magic school setting and likable protagonist.
• 😮 "Vampires of El Norte" by Isabel Cabezón impressed Reagan with its historical setting, exploration of privilege, and combination of Gothic horror and romance.
• 😱 "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield provided an unsettling and dark Gothic horror story, although the ending felt a bit too sweet for Reagan's taste.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was Reagan's favorite book of the month?

Reagan's favorite book of the month was "Vampires of El Norte" due to its incredible setting, concept, and Gothic melodrama. She gave it a 5 out of 5 stars rating.

Q: Which book had the best character development?

Reagan found "A Deadly Education" and its sequel, "The Last Graduate," to have the best character development. She enjoyed watching the protagonist, El, open herself up to connections and confront the privileged atmosphere of the school.

Q: Were any of the books a disappointment?

None of the books Reagan read in August were major disappointments. However, she mentioned that "The Thirteenth Tale" ended a bit too sweetly for her taste, considering the dark and disturbing nature of the majority of the story.

Q: Did Reagan enjoy the spooky and Gothic elements in the books she read?

Yes, Reagan thoroughly enjoyed the spooky and Gothic elements in the books, as she has a fondness for creepy old houses, weird characters, and Victorian horror tropes.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Reagan admits that she ignored her TBR for August but ended up enjoying six books, focusing on spooky, atmospheric Gothic stories.

• She first discusses "Spells for Forgetting" by Adrian Young, a book set in a small town with witchcraft and a fated romance, filled with drama and mystery.

• Next, she reviews "A House with Good Bones" by T. Kingfisher, a haunted house tale that balances horror with heartwarming characters and moments of humor.

• Reagan then talks about "A Deadly Education" by Naomi Novik, a dangerous magic school story with a unique concept and likable, funny protagonist.

• She also shares her thoughts on its sequel, "The Last Graduate," which further explores the characters and themes in an intriguing and entertaining way.

• Reagan moves on to "Vampires of El Norte" by Isabel Cabezón, a Gothic vampire romance set in the 1840s, tackling themes of privilege, class, and land ownership.

• Finally, she reviews "The Thirteenth Tale" by Diane Setterfield, a dark and unsettling Gothic horror story centered around a reclusive author's life.