February Reading Roundup and March TBR

TL;DR

Book reviewer discusses her favorite reads from February and her to-be-read list for March.

Transcript

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Key Insights

• 🧑 The reviewer's favorite book from February was The Madman's Daughter due to its gothic mystery and period setting, despite it being categorized as young adult.
• ✋ She finds it difficult to read books set in high school since she is no longer in high school, but enjoys period and fantasy books more.
• 👋 The reviewer recommends Xenophon of Ephesus as a good example of a Greek ancient novel, despite not being her favorite.
• 👏 She praises Euripides for his cleverness and interesting interpretations of well-known myths.
• 🫠 The reviewer is currently reading Carpe Jugular by Terry Pratchett and a children's book from The Last Dragon Chronicles series.
• 🫠 She is enjoying reading multiple books simultaneously as a way to relax from the stress of university.
• 🫠 The reviewer is also reading Clash of Kings on her Kindle and is enjoying it more than the first book in the series due to her familiarity with the characters.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was the reviewer's favorite book from February?

The reviewer's favorite book from February was The Madman's Daughter. She loved its gothic mystery, period setting, and the fact that it wasn't focused on high school.

Q: What genre does the reviewer find difficult to read?

The reviewer finds it difficult to read books about high school since she is no longer in high school. She prefers fantasy or period books that are more removed from her own experience.

Q: What other books did the reviewer read in February?

The reviewer also read Xenophon of Ephesus, two tragic plays by Euripides (Helen and Electra), Carpe Jugular by Terry Pratchett, and a children's book called The Last Dragon Chronicles.

Q: What is the reviewer's opinion on Euripides' plays?

The reviewer enjoyed both plays by Euripides, finding them to be interesting takes on well-known myths and stories. She thinks that Euripides is a clever playwright and her favorite among the classical tragic playwrights.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The reviewer discusses her favorite book from February, The Madman's Daughter, and praises its gothic mystery and period setting.

• She also reviews Xenophon of Ephesus and two tragic plays by Euripides, enjoying both but preferring Euripides' works.

• She shares her current reads, including Carpe Jugular by Terry Pratchett and a children's book called The Last Dragon Chronicles.