FALL WRAP UP | September&October&November

TL;DR

Laminine discusses autumn reads, including mixed reviews on Allegiant and praises for Six of Crows.

Transcript

just another lovely day in autumn hello everybody it's me laminine today I'm going to be doing my autumn rep I'm reason I'm doing an awesome wrap up instead of just a regular November wrap up is because I haven't been reading much I'm kind of in this ridiculously huge fat reading slump it's actually such a bat reading slump that I decided to give i... Read More

Key Insights

• 🥺 University commitments led to a reading slump for Laminine during autumn.
• 😺 Mixed reviews were given for books like Allegiant, How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You, and The Wrath and the Dawn.
• 🌟 Six of Crows became Laminine's new favorite book with a glowing 5-star review.
• 😮 Diverse fantasy settings and characters, particularly in The Wrath and the Dawn and Crimson Bound, impressed Laminine.
• 🫠 Laminine found short stories and graphic novels to be go-to choices during reading slumps.
• 🍃 The Nightingale by Hans Christian Andersen left a magical message in just 10 pages.

Questions & Answers

Q: What was Laminine's overall experience with Allegiant by Veronica Roth?

Laminine gave Allegiant 2 stars, citing disappointment in the plot twist and new story direction, despite appreciating the brave ending choice.

Q: How did Laminine feel about How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You by Oatmeal?

Laminine gave the book 3 stars, finding it funny and relatable for cat owners, although some parts were funnier than others.

Q: What did Laminine enjoy most about The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh?

Laminine rated the book 4 stars, praising the book's Middle Eastern-inspired fantasy setting, intriguing characters, and well-done romance, though noting some issues with the insta-love element.

Q: Why did Laminine give Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo a 5-star rating?

Laminine adored Six of Crows, highlighting its action, unique morally gray characters, and captivating plot as reasons for the high rating.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Laminine shares autumn reads despite a reading slump due to university commitments.

• Reviews include Allegiant (2 stars), How to Tell If Your Cat Is Plotting to Kill You (3 stars), The Wrath and the Dawn (4 stars), Six of Crows (5 stars), and more.

• Expresses love for unique fantasy settings and characters, giving insights into each book's strengths and weaknesses.