September Wrap Up! (Biggest of the Year!)

TL;DR

Regan discusses her September reading, which includes a diverse range of books from various genres.

Transcript

hi everyone it's regan and welcome back to another video today i'm going to be going through my september wrap up which is of course me talking to you guys about all the books i read this september now for the month of september i actually read a lot more than i even realized as i was kind of gathering the books to film this i was like oh dang i re... Read More

Key Insights

• 👏 Regan praises the emotional journey and personal growth in "City of Miracles" by Robert Jackson Bennett, and highly recommends the series.
• 😮 "The Lies of Locke Lamora" by Scott Lynch impresses Regan with its witty dialogue, atmospheric Venetian setting, and entertaining heists.
• 🌍 Regan commends the world-building and lore in the Three Dark Crowns series by Kendare Blake, despite some emotionally challenging moments.

Questions & Answers

Q: What makes the Divine Cities trilogy by Robert Jackson Bennett so unique?

The trilogy combines elements of geopolitical thrillers and traditional fantasy, following multiple main characters over a span of several decades. The world-building and character development are exceptional, making it one of the most original fantasy series Regan has read.

Q: Why does Regan enjoy re-reading "The Lies of Locke Lamora" by Scott Lynch?

Regan finds the book laugh-out-loud funny and praises Scott Lynch's writing style, which creates a captivating Venetian fantasy setting. The intricate heists and witty dialogue make it an entertaining read.

Q: How would Regan describe the Three Dark Crowns series by Kendare Blake?

Regan describes the series as a dark YA fantasy set on an island ruled by a matriarchy. Each book focuses on triplets with different powers competing for the crown. The series has strong atmospheric elements, intricate sisterly bonds, and an intriguing history.

Q: What is the plot of "Serpent and Dove" by Shelby Mahurin?

"Serpent and Dove" is set in an alternate reality France and follows a witch in hiding and a witch hunter who are forced to get married. Their hate-to-love relationship creates a lot of entertaining and angst-filled moments.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Regan completed a total of six books in September, with one book left unfinished.

• She highly recommends "City of Miracles" by Robert Jackson Bennett, the final book in the Divine Cities trilogy, for its unique blend of geopolitical thriller and fantasy.

• Regan is enjoying her re-read of "The Lies of Locke Lamora" by Scott Lynch, a witty and entertaining heist novel set in a dark, Venetian fantasy world.

• She concludes the Three Dark Crowns series with "Five Dark Fates" by Kendare Blake, appreciating the strong sisterly bonds and intriguing lore in the dark YA fantasy series.