DECEMBER WRAP UP | 2019 [CC]

TL;DR

Starlah reviews five books read in December, including fantasy, science fiction, and nostalgic comics.

Transcript

Hello and welcome my name is Starlah and today's video is going to be my December wrap-up. I had two coffees before filming this. And I never drink coffee like it's not for me. And I really only have like caffeinated teas on days that like I feel like I need it. Today, I was feeling perfectly fine but for some reason I had two cups of coffee and ... Read More

Key Insights

• 📙 Despite a busy month, Starlah managed to read five books, ranging from fantasy to science fiction.
• 🥰 The books she reviewed delved into themes of love, friendship, societal impact, and existential questions.
• ❤️‍🩹 Starlah praised the creativity and imaginative storytelling in "Death's End" and "The Burning White."

Questions & Answers

Q: Which book is described as a heavily poetic love story?

"This is How You Lose the Time War" by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone is described as a poetic love story between rival time-traveling operatives.

Q: What did Starlah find unnecessary in "W.i.t.c.h. part one The 12 Portals volume one"?

Starlah found the sexualized transformation scenes of 12-year-old girls in "W.i.t.c.h." unnecessary and uncomfortable.

Q: What critique did Starlah have about the romance in "The Toll"?

Starlah felt that the romance in "The Toll" was unnecessary and did not add to the overall plot or impact the story significantly.

Q: How did Starlah describe "Death's End" in terms of creativity and imagination?

Starlah described "Death's End" as incredibly creative and imaginative, praising the series for its smart and mind-bending storytelling.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Starlah reviews her December reading, which included "This is How You Lose the Time War," "The Burning White," "W.i.t.c.h. part one The 12 Portals volume one," "The Toll," and "Death's End."

• Despite a busy month with school, work, moving, and holidays, she managed to read five books.

• From time-traveling love stories to epic fantasy conclusions and thought-provoking science fiction, she shares her thoughts on each book.