books I read in july (CC)

TL;DR

The content provides a summary of the books the speaker read in the past month, ranging from romance to horror, with mixed ratings.

Transcript

hi guys welcome back to my channel my name is angel and i'm going to do a wrap-up for the month because it was kind of all over the place but i feel like i was pretty successful with reading so let's just jump into it have 12 books that i read this month and very excited to tell you about most of them the first book that i read this month was a tas... Read More

Key Insights

• 😱 The speaker had a successful reading month, covering a variety of genres ranging from romance to horror.
• 📞 Some books received mixed ratings, with certain aspects and pacing affecting the overall enjoyment.
• 📔 Recommendations were given for specific books like "Devolution" and a cave horror book, while warning readers about triggering content in "Ring."

Questions & Answers

Q: What is the main plot of the romance novel "A Taste of Sage"?

"A Taste of Sage" follows a Dominican woman who used to own her own restaurant but now works as a sous chef at a different restaurant. She forms a relationship with the new restaurant owner but feels that her ability to feel and know people's emotions through their cooking wasn't fully utilized in the story.

Q: How does the graphic novel "Nailbiter Returns" compare to the original series?

"Nailbiter Returns" is a continuation of the original series about a town with multiple serial killers. The speaker gave it a 4 out of 5 stars but wished for more action and felt that there were unanswered questions. They are excited to see if the series improves in future issues.

Q: What were the speaker's thoughts on the zombie book "Zone One"?

The speaker read "Zone One" for a book club and gave it a 3 out of 5 stars. They listened to it on audiobook and found it similar to "Severance" by Ling Ma, where the zombies were not what they expected. However, they wanted a book focused more on zombies like "World War Z" instead of a character-driven narrative.

Q: How would the speaker describe the "Heartstopper" series?

The speaker gave "Heartstopper Vol 3" a 5 out of 5 stars. They described it as a sweet and uplifting gay series with realistically portrayed emotions and some triggering life events. Despite the occasional downturn, the speaker finds the series overall enjoyable and heartwarming.

Q: What were the speaker's thoughts on "Hidden Bodies" as a sequel?

The speaker found the sequel to "You" disappointing, giving it a 2 out of 5 stars. They felt that around 300 pages in the middle of the book were slow and unnecessary, making it feel like a waste of time. While the manipulative sociopath behavior of the main character is still present, it lacked the interest and pacing of the first book.

Q: Why did the speaker highly recommend "Devolution"?

The speaker gave "Devolution" a 5 out of 5 stars, describing it as a fun and gory book. The story focuses on a woman's journal in a technologically advanced town on Mt. Rainier, where an eruption leads to strange events and sasquatch-like creatures attacking the town. The intense suspense, emotional journal entries, and well-crafted package make it a standout book.

Q: What was the speaker's experience reading "The Cabin at the End of the World"?

The speaker buddy-read "The Cabin at the End of the World" with someone else and gave it a 5 out of 5 stars. They listened to it as an audiobook and found it chilling and unsettling. The book revolves around a gay couple and their adopted daughter's vacation turning into a creepy encounter with a mysterious man who claims their lives will be affected.

Q: What disclaimer did the speaker give about the Japanese horror novel "Ring"?

The speaker cautioned readers about "Ring" due to its triggering content, including rape, sexual assault, suicide, harmful behavior and language towards intersex people, misogyny, and sexism. While some elements were interesting, the book's outdated portrayal of sexuality and gender made it difficult to enjoy, and the speaker questioned its relevance in 2020.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The speaker read 12 books in the month, including a romance novel about a Dominican woman who becomes a sous chef and a graphic novel continuation of a series about a town with numerous serial killers.

• They also read a zombie book that focused more on people than zombies, a heartwarming gay series, and a disappointing sequel to a previously enjoyed book.

• The speaker highly recommends a horror novel, a cave horror book, and advises caution for a Japanese horror novel due to triggering content.