FEBRUARY READING WRAP UP 📚

TL;DR

In this reading wrap-up, Jesse discusses the 11 books she read in February, which included a graphic novel, a retelling, and a horror novel, among others.

Transcript

hey hi hello welcome back to my channel I'm Jesse and today we are doing a reading wrap-up for the month of February a very casual in bed reading wrapup I'm not currently home I'm currently in New York for a few weeks and so I'm just working with what I've got here and that just so happens to be a little bed situation so we're filming in bed today ... Read More

Key Insights

• 💪 "The Witch's Hand" graphic novel had strong character development and humorous dialogue but faltered in the execution of its magic element.
• 😕 "Dig" suffered from confusing storytelling and a slow pace, failing to deliver a satisfying story.
• ✍️ "Gilded" offered a fun and easy retelling of Rumplestiltskin, though the writing style didn't effectively convey the darkness.
• 😥 "Nothing But Blackened Teeth" disappointed with unlikable characters and a directionless plot.
• 🧚 Jesse appreciated the exploration of Fae in "Emily Wild's Encyclopedia of Fairies" but felt that the story veered into a less enjoyable direction.
• 🥰 "The Wishing Game" captured Jesse's heart with its charm and emotional depth, despite a forced romance.

Questions & Answers

Q: What stood out about "The Witch's Hand" graphic novel?

The character development and dialogue were top-notch, giving readers a strong sibling bond and a nostalgic vibe reminiscent of popular shows like Scooby-Doo and Supernatural. However, the magic element could have been incorporated more smoothly.

Q: What issues did Jesse have with the book "Dig"?

While she appreciated the author's exploration of important topics, she found the storytelling confusing and felt that the story took too long to progress, losing her interest along the way.

Q: What did Jesse enjoy about "Gilded" by Marissa Meyer?

Jesse appreciated the fun and easy-breezy feel of this Rumplestiltskin retelling. However, she felt that the writing style didn't effectively convey the darkness in the story, which affected her overall engagement.

Q: What did Jesse find problematic about "Nothing But Blackened Teeth"?

Jesse described this horror novel as a disaster, feeling frustrated with the unlikable characters and the direction of the plot. She highlighted that it didn't live up to the author's previous work in the horror genre.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Jesse read a total of 11 books in February, including a graphic novel duology, a retelling, and a horror novel.

• She particularly enjoyed "The Witch's Hand," a graphic novel with well-developed characters and brilliant dialogue, although the magic element felt a bit info-dumpy.

• On the other hand, "Dig" did not hit the mark for her, as the storytelling was confusing and took too long to get to the meat of the story.