March Wrap-Up || 2020

TL;DR

Adriana shares her thoughts on several books she read in March, including YA fantasy, middle-grade, contemporary fiction, and horror.

Transcript

Bibliophiles of the internet, my name’s Adriana and today Bibliophiles of the internet, my name’s Adriana and today I’m here to bring you my March Wrap-Up. March was the longest decade of all our lives, and despite everything, I did read quite a few things. I tried to catch up with my ARCs especially this month. So let’s just start talking about th... Read More

Key Insights

• 🪄 "Incendiary" and "Cemetery Boys" are compelling YA fantasies that explore magic, rebellion, and personal identity.
• ⌛ "The Space Between Lost and Found" offers a sensitive portrayal of a girl dealing with her mother's Alzheimer's Disease and the importance of making the most of the time you have with loved ones.
• 🍄 "The Life and (Medieval) Times" "of Kit Sweetly" is a fun and empowering feminist YA story that challenges gender stereotypes and highlights the importance of representation.
• 👯 "The Glass Hotel" weaves together various narratives and explores the consequences of choices and the connections between people.
• 👻 "Interior Chinatown" explores themes of identity and the limited roles society allows for marginalized individuals.
• 😱 "The Only Good Indians" is a haunting horror story that delves into intergenerational trauma and the destructive consequences of cyclical violence.
• 🥰 "The House in the Cerulean Sea" is a heartwarming and charming queer fantasy that celebrates self-acceptance, love, and the power of being true to oneself.

Questions & Answers

Q: What is "Incendiary" by Zoraida Córdova about?

"Incendiary" is a YA fantasy set in a world where magic is hunted down by the royal family, and the main character, Ren, is a spy who can steal memories and is part of a group trying to kill the prince.

Q: What is "Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas about?

"Cemetery Boys" is a queer Latinx contemporary fantasy about a transgender boy named Yadriel who accidentally summons the wrong spirit while trying to summon his cousin's spirit.

Q: What is "The Space Between Lost and Found" by Sandy Stark-McGinnis about?

"The Space Between Lost and Found" is a middle-grade story about a girl named Cassie whose mother has Alzheimer's Disease, and she tries to have one last adventure with her before her mom's condition worsens.

Q: What is "The Life and (Medieval) Times" "of Kit Sweetly" by Jamie Pacton about?

"The Life and (Medieval) Times" "of Kit Sweetly" is a feminist contemporary YA story about a girl named Kit who works at a medieval-themed restaurant as a waitress but dreams of becoming a knight to support her mom's financial needs.

Q: What is "The Glass Hotel" by Emily St. John Mandel about?

"The Glass Hotel" is a realistic fiction novel about various characters whose lives intersect at a glamorous hotel, and it explores the consequences of their choices and the connections between them.

Q: What is "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu about?

"Interior Chinatown" is a blend of contemporary and speculative fiction that satirizes Hollywood and follows the story of Willis Wu, who dreams of becoming the protagonist in his own life, particularly as the "Kung Fu Guy."

Q: What is "The Only Good Indians" by Stephen Graham Jones about?

"The Only Good Indians" is an Indigenous horror story about four Blackfeet men who face the revenge of a half-Elk, half-woman creature due to a disturbing hunting incident from their past.

Q: What is "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by T.J. Klune about?

"The House in the Cerulean Sea" is a heartwarming queer fantasy story about a case worker named Linus who is assigned to investigate a magical orphanage and forms a deep connection with the children and their enigmatic headmaster.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Adriana reads and reviews "Incendiary" by Zoraida Córdova, a YA fantasy set in a world where magic is hunted down by the royal family.

• She also reads "Cemetery Boys" by Aiden Thomas, a queer Latinx contemporary fantasy about a transgender boy and his dealings with spirits.

• Adriana discusses "The Space Between Lost and Found" by Sandy Stark-McGinnis, a middle-grade story about a girl dealing with her mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis.

• She shares her thoughts on "The Life and (Medieval) Times" "of Kit Sweetly" by Jamie Pacton, a feminist contemporary YA story about a girl fighting to become a knight at a medieval-themed restaurant.

• Adriana reviews "The Glass Hotel" by Emily St. John Mandel, a realistic fiction novel about intersecting lives at a glamorous hotel.

• She talks about "Interior Chinatown" by Charles Yu, a blend of contemporary and speculative fiction that satirizes Hollywood and explores identity.

• Adriana shares her thoughts on "The Only Good Indians" by Stephen Graham Jones, an Indigenous horror story about four friends facing a vengeful entity.

• She reviews "The House in the Cerulean Sea" by T.J. Klune, a heartwarming queer fantasy story about an ordinary case worker investigating a magical orphanage.