JANUARY 2O23 TBR!!!

TL;DR

Megan shares her January TBR, which includes a YA thriller, a desert fantasy, a gritty spin-off, an adult sci-fi, and a collection of poetry.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 😆 Megan's TBR includes a mix of genres, such as YA thriller, desert fantasy, gritty spin-off, adult sci-fi, and poetry.
• 📔 She prioritizes books that have unique concepts or covers that intrigue her.
• 🫠 Reading a summary before continuing a series helps Megan fully enjoy the story.
• 🫠 She appreciates the flexibility of Joe Abercrombie's books, allowing them to be read out of order.
• 🫠 Megan enjoys buddy reads and invites others to join her in reading "Empire of Silence."
• 💢 The collection of Percy Bysshe Shelley's poetry provides the opportunity to explore the complete works of an influential Romantic Era poet.

Questions & Answers

Q: What intrigued Megan about the book "Retro"?

Megan was intrigued by the bizarre and different concept of a lighthearted competition turning into a fight for survival without modern technology. She also found the cover contrasting the thriller genre.

Q: Why does Megan want to continue reading the "The Song of the Shattered Sands" series?

Megan enjoyed the first book and is invested in the story of Seda, a pit fighter who uncovers secrets about the 12 Kings. However, she plans to read a summary to refresh her memory before delving into the second book.

Q: What can readers expect from "The Heroes" by Joe Abercrombie?

"The Heroes" follows a typical Abercrombie-style story with a king, battles, violence, and gritty elements. It can be read independently from the author's other works.

Q: What made Megan interested in "Empire of Silence" by Christopher Ruocchio?

Megan was intrigued by the blend of traditional fantasy plotline in a sci-fi setting. She is curious to see how the author converges these two genres and is excited about morally gray protagonist Hadrian.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Megan plans to read "Retro," a YA thriller by Jared Schusterman and Sophia La Puente, which follows a lighthearted competition that turns into a fight for survival without modern technology.

• She also aims to continue reading the second book in the "The Song of the Shattered Sands" series by Bradley Beaulieu, a desert fantasy involving a girl named Seda who must infiltrate the ranks of the 12 Kings to unveil the secrets of her world.

• Megan intends to read "The Heroes" by Joe Abercrombie, the second book in the "First Law" spin-off series, featuring a king, battles, and gritty violence.

• She plans to buddy read "Empire of Silence" by Christopher Ruocchio, an adult sci-fi about Hadrian, a character facing the politics of a Backwater planet and being involved in a war.

• Lastly, Megan will dive into "The Complete Poetry Works of Percy Bysshe Shelley," a collection of poetry by one of the best-known poets of the Romantic Era.