July Wrap-Up || 2016

TL;DR

Adriana shares her thoughts on several books she read in July, including queer literature, middle grade fantasy, sci-fi, and contemporary fiction.

Transcript

Bibliophiles of the internet, my name is Adriana and today I'm here to bring you a VERY belated July Wrap-Up! Obviously I meant to get this up sooner, but the past month has been extremely busy for me, what with the hiring process and starting a new job. So I figure...better late than never, right? Anyways, my theme for July was "Just-Released July... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥡 "Juliet Takes a Breath" is a book with invaluable queer Latinx representation and a relatable journey.
• ✊ "Some Kind of Happiness" emphasizes accepting one's disposition and the power of language while exploring mental health.
• 🖤 "This Savage Song" fell short for Adriana due to imbalanced pacing, lack of world-building, and cliché characters.
• 😆 "You Know Me Well" provided a great reading experience, and "Binti" is an exceptional sci-fi novella with themes of assimilation.
• 🥰 "The Haters" was funny but lacked believability, while "The Rose and the Dagger" had strong main characters and themes of redemption and love.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the main focus of Adriana's July Wrap-Up video?

Adriana focuses on sharing her thoughts on several books she read in July, with a focus on new releases and diverse reads.

Q: Which book does Adriana highly recommend for its queer Latinx representation?

Adriana highly recommends "Juliet Takes a Breath" for its invaluable representation and relatable journey.

Q: What themes does "Some Kind of Happiness" explore?

"Some Kind of Happiness" explores accepting one's disposition, the power of language, and the importance of asking for help.

Q: What were Adriana's mixed feelings about "This Savage Song"?

Adriana found "This Savage Song" to be middle-of-the-road, with imbalanced pacing, cliché character traits, and a lack of world-building.

Q: What does Adriana recommend in her review of "You Know Me Well"?

Adriana had a great reading experience with "You Know Me Well" and recommends it.

Q: What does "Binti" explore in relation to marginalized individuals?

"Binti" explores how marginalized individuals are expected to give up aspects of their identity to gain access to education and acceptance.

Q: What were Adriana's thoughts on "The Haters"?

Adriana found "The Haters" to be funny but lacking in believability and not particularly memorable.

Q: What did Adriana enjoy about "The Rose and the Dagger"?

Adriana enjoyed the strong main characters and themes of redemption, love, healing, and letting go of the past in "The Rose and the Dagger."

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Adriana's theme for July was "Just-Released July," focusing on new book releases.

• She highly recommends "Juliet Takes a Breath" for its invaluable queer Latinx representation and relatable journey.

• "Some Kind of Happiness" explores accepting one's disposition and the power of language, emphasizing asking for help when needed.

• "This Savage Song" was a middle-of-the-road read, with imbalanced pacing and cliché character traits.

• Adriana had a great reading experience with "You Know Me Well" and highly recommends it.

• "Binti" is an exceptional sci-fi novella that explores the assimilation of marginalized individuals in pursuit of education and acceptance.

• "The Haters" was funny but lacked believability and failed to leave a lasting impression.

• Adriana enjoyed the sequel "The Rose and the Dagger" for its strong main characters and themes of redemption and love.

• "Captive Prince" was a five-star read that Adriana re-read and found to be even better upon reflection.