August Wrap 2019 | HYPED BOOKS | JND

TL;DR

JD shares her thoughts on the books she read in August and September, including ratings and brief summaries.

Transcript

so this is the year where justjust falls apart hi everybody I'm just gonna call tigress an aka JD and welcome back to another video so in today's video I'm gonna do a wrap-up for everything that I read in August we're ready through to September but you know better late than never that's what I always say because I'm always late where's my phone oka... Read More

Key Insights

• 🤯 JD is becoming more critical of her book ratings, wanting to reserve 5 stars for books that truly blow her mind.
• 😮 "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer impressed JD with its quirkiness and well-developed main character.
• 🧍 "Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez stood out for its complex family dynamics and exploration of grief.
• 🫠 JD enjoyed reading "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" by Jenny Han, even though she had already seen the movie adaptation.
• ❓ "Black Enough" was a standout for JD due to its diverse stories and empowering themes.
• ❓ JD struggled to connect with the main characters in "The Astonishing Color of After" and "Internment".

Questions & Answers

Q: Which book did JD enjoy the most?

JD enjoyed "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer the most because of its quirky retelling of Alice in Wonderland and well-rounded main character.

Q: What was JD's least favorite book of the bunch?

JD's least favorite book was "The Astonishing Color of After" by Emily X.R. Pan because she felt disconnected from the main character and found the storytelling confusing at times.

Q: Did JD recommend any of the books for younger readers?

Yes, JD recommends "Black Enough" for younger readers as it contains diverse stories and themes that can be discussed and explored with friends.

Q: How did JD feel about the romance in "Four Dead Queens"?

JD found the romance in "Four Dead Queens" forced and not genuine, which slightly affected her enjoyment of the book.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• JD gives "Forest of a Thousand Lanterns" by Julie C. Dao a 4-star rating, enjoying the villain coming-of-age story but feeling disconnected from the main character.

• "Four Dead Queens" by Astrid Scholte receives a 3.5-star rating for its nifty writing and interesting world-building, although JD found the romance forced.

• "Heartless" by Marissa Meyer earns a 5-star rating for its quirky retelling of Alice in Wonderland, and JD appreciates the well-rounded main character.

• JD gives "Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez a solid 4-star rating for its complex family dynamics and the exploration of grief.

• "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" by Jenny Han receives a 4-star rating for its cute and wholesome romance, even though the plot is not complex.

• JD gives a 4-star rating to a manga she read, enjoying its funny and romantic storyline.

• "PS I Still Love You" by Jenny Han earns a 5-star rating for its great plot and tension, although JD prefers John Ambrose over Peter as a love interest.

• "The Astonishing Color of After" by Emily X.R. Pan receives a 3.5-star rating for its beautifully written storytelling but lack of connection with the main character.

• "Internment" by Samira Ahmed is given a 3.5-star rating for its interesting beginning and exploration of discrimination, although JD found some character development unbelievable.

• JD gives "Black Enough" a 4-star rating, enjoying the diverse stories and themes of empowerment, especially for LGBTQ+ individuals.

• The last book JD read, "Along the Ride" by Mimi Grace, receives a 5-star rating, but she plans to make a separate video about it.