Hey there, everyone! I can’t believe that it is already April. I had really hoped I would reach 10 books this month, but I ended up being two books shy. This past couple of weeks, however, have been incredibly productive. Not only do I have more family time, but I’m also making more time for my reading and writing as well. I’m very happy about that. Anyway, here’s a quick look at what I read this week. Did anyone meet any reading goals this month?

A Dreadful Splendor

This was such a delightful novel. It surprised me in more ways than one. It had excellent development and an unpredictable ending that I didn’t see coming. All in all, a pretty decent book.

A House with Good Bones

I love Kingfisher. This is the third novel by her that makes me look over my shoulder and also makes me laugh. A House With Good Bones is both creepy and hilarious and taught me more about bugs than I ever thought possible in a strange and wonderful way. Honestly, such a good book.

Twelve Hours in Manhattan

Typically I avoid romance like the plague. However, this was such a delightful read that I have no regrets about reading it. It may be a romance, but it also focuses on building up the characterization and focuses on the character taking the time to love herself and grow. That was key there and made everything so realistic. Absolutely wonderful book.

Chain of Gold

I’m so happy I’m finally reading this book! I love Chain of Gold, I love the Shadowhunters universe. This book was not a disappointment in the least, bringing back characters from the Infernal Devices and creating a wonderful plot beyond them. So excited to see what comes next.

The Society For Soulless Girls

Ugh, I wanted so much more from this. A supernatural and feminist take on Jekyll and Hyde, the story follows Lottie and Alice at a college haunted by its own secrets. While the narrative explores the ways women are often vilified for speaking their minds, defending themselves, or even showing anger, it falls a little short overall.

She Is a Haunting

Such a good book that touches upon colonialization and identity. Jade struggles with her fractured family, her father who left and is now bribing her into allowing him back into their lives. In a haunted house built by french colonizers, she is haunted by her past mistakes, her anger at her father, and the ghosts of the previous owners. There is so much to say, I can’t wait to write my review on this novel.

Bindle Punk Bruja

This was a tough one. In the end, I ended up really liking it, but, my god, the firsts 3/4’s of the novel were so unbelievably boring. I kept waiting for something to happen and for Luna to come into her magic. Thankfully she does in the last quarter. So it did more than redeem the novel.

I Will Leave You Never

This book was sooooo boring. It is supposed to be about an arsonist attacking near Zoe. Then it becomes about her struggle to deal with her husband’s cancer diagnosis. Zoe was not a likable person, to be honest. I didn’t like how she treated Roy and vilified him. I wasn’t a fan of her treatment of her husband at times. She just could not deal, and her personality sucked. Honestly, I wanted to know about this arsonist. But the way it is wrapped up was terrible. Such a disappointing waste of my time.

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