I’m very happy with the amount of books I read this month. A couple of months back I was in a reading slump, and for a while there I though I wouldn’t be able to finish my goodreads reading challenge for this year. Now I’m finally out of the reading slump and on track, yay. I have read 44 books of 50 so far this year. I focused on reading darker books this month, like thrillers or more creepy stuff. I also participated in the Spookathon, that helped a lot and was so much fun.
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Book 1 in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series
A great first book in a middle grade book series. The book is a quick read it didn’t take me long to finish. It has some great characters and the story is fun to read. I really like the Greek mythology theme in the story. It is both very creative and a great spin on mythology. The book is educational especially for children. Rating: 4.
Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar
I liked this book, it was interesting and a different read for me. I usually don’t read mystery or nonfiction. The author of the book is trying to find out the truth behind a famous Russian tragedy where 11 students mysteriously died on a hiking trip. Rating: 4
The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Book 1 in the Gentleman Bastard series
This book is so good. It is my new favorite book, maybe of all time. If you like fantasy and thieves read this book. A review of this book will be up in November. Rating: 5
The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison
The book was interesting and creepy. I found the setting very creative, and I wanted to know about the butterfly garden. I didn’t care for the characters and the character’s voice and I didn’t like the ending. I’m not sure I completely understood it? I don’t know. I also want to know why the Gardener did what he did. What is his backstory? Now I can’t look at a butterfly tattoo and think of anything else than this book. The book is very graphic when it comes to rape etc and also contains suicide, so trigger warning. Rating: 2
You by Caroline Kepnes
Book 1 in the You duology
This is a crazy romantic love story. Or ehm NOT if you are a normal person. But from Joe’s perspective it is. Joe is a crazy obsessive stalker. I really liked this book. I found the book suspenseful, and I couldn’t stop listening to the audiobook. I wanted to know what would happened next. It was different and interesting to be in Joe’s head. Rating: 4
A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness
I don’t like to read about people being sick, like Conor’s mom in this book. It’s just one thing I really don’t like to read about. This book is really sad, and I wanted with all of my heart for a happy ending. My favorite parts are when he is talking with the monster. I like the writing and the ending was beautifully written. I think a lot of other people would like this book more than me, only because I don’t like to read about illness. Rating: 3
Hollow city by Ransom Riggs
Book 2 in the Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series
The books aren’t bad. It’s just I don’t think they are for me. I can see why people like this series though. Rating: 3
I was not a fan of any of the Percy Jackson books. I would rather read real Greek Mythology than something dumbed down that takes the beauty out of original Greek Mythology.
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Yeah I would not read Percy Jackson to learn Greek Mythology as an adult. But for children it might be a fun way to learn a little bit and maybe spark an interest in it.
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Exactly, it really is better suited for children.
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My boyfriend comes from a Greek Heritage line and he really enjoys the series upon the fact that it’s a really good way to get people into Greek Mythology because so many people tend to not read the true fact and even then it’s hard to be accurate. Most Greek mythology is passed down through oral history and that’s how he learned about it. So I think it’s a good idea especially for younger readers.
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Yeah, I’m 25% Greek, it is great for younger kids to get them interested in learning about it, but as an adult I would rather read the classic Greek literature and classic Greek mythology. Some of which I learned about growing up.
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Good points. This is what I think too.
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I hope you continue on with the Percy Jackson series because it’s such a good series and really sets up well for the Heroes of Olympus series which is one of my favourite series.
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Yeah I will. I’m planning on reading book 2 in November 😀
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