MAY WRAP UP | 2020 [cc]

TL;DR

Starlah shares her thoughts on 13 books she read in May, including a fantasy manga, high fantasy novels, and contemporary favorites, discussing their plots, characters, and ratings.

Transcript

Hello and welcome! My name is Starlah, and today's video is going to be my May Wrap Up. Before I get into it, in the description there is a link to a Google Doc that I created that has a bunch of resources and ways for you to participate in the Black Lives Matter movement. Ways that you, especially my white and non-black POC friends, can help to fi... Read More

Key Insights

• 💨 Starlah provides resources and ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement, emphasizing the importance of education and action.
• 😨 She discusses the challenges of balancing activism and self-care during difficult times.
• 💭 Starlah shares her thoughts on various books, including manga, high fantasy novels, and contemporary favorites, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.
• 😑 She expresses her enthusiasm for "Upon a Burning Throne" by Ashok K. Banker, considering it a new favorite book.
• 📖 Starlah encourages her viewers to engage in open discussion about the books she read in May and to share their own favorite books from the month.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the plot of the manga "Black Butler" by Yana Toboso?

"Black Butler" follows a young boy named Ciel Phantomhive who sells his soul to a demon named Sebastian to seek revenge on those who destroyed what he loved. Sebastian poses as Ciel's butler, and once Ciel's vengeance is fulfilled, Sebastian will consume his soul.

Q: What did Starlah think of "The Unspoken Name" by A.K. Larkwood?

Starlah found "The Unspoken Name" to be a bit disappointing, as the story felt aimless and lacked a clear direction. However, she enjoyed the characters and the female/female romance. She gave it a rating of 3 stars.

Q: What is the premise of "Clap When You Land" by Elizabeth Acevedo?

"Clap When You Land" tells the story of two girls, Camino and Yahaira, who are unaware of each other's existence until their father dies in a plane crash. The novel explores their grief, discoveries about their father, and the complex emotions that arise. It is written in verse and addresses heavy topics such as grief and sexual harassment.

Q: How did Starlah feel about "Upon a Burning Throne" by Ashok K. Banker?

Starlah absolutely loved "Upon a Burning Throne" and considers it one of her new favorite books. She praises the writing, pacing, plot, characters, and political intrigue. She highly recommends it and gives it a rating of 5 stars.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Starlah provides a comprehensive list of resources and ways to support the Black Lives Matter movement, emphasizing the importance of education and awareness.

• She talks about her personal struggles with balancing activism and self-care during this challenging time.

• Starlah reviews 13 books she read in May, including a fantasy manga, high fantasy novels, and contemporary favorites, sharing her thoughts on their storylines, characters, and ratings.