Hello, world! I am actually on top of things and posting my May Wrap-Up on June 1st!!! What is going on???
May was a very stressful month, so I didn't get through many books. There has been a lot of change in my world, but I'm doing my best. In May I suddenly and unexpectedly lost my dog (whose pictures you'll see on here) and also got an amazing new job. So to say it's been a rollercoaster is an understatement. But enough about me! Hopefully I can get through more books this June! For now, here's my May 2022 Wrap-Up! 1. Squire by Sara Alfageeh 4 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed this graphic novel. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is great. PArt of me feels like everything wrapped up too quickly, but the other part of me loved that it’s a standalone. But overall, it’s a great read. 2. The Hand on the Wall by Maureen Johnson 3 out of 5 stars I love Maureen Johnson. And I wanted to love this series. But I just??? I don’t know. The mystery was okay, but the way it’s resolved just wasn’t very satisfying to me. There also seemed to be other plot points that I just don’t understand how they fit into the overall story. And don’t get me started on David– I didn’t like him from the beginning and I don’t feel like he ever redeemed himself. I didn’t dislike the books and I wanted to finish, but I’m left feeling meh. I’ll still probably read the other books though. 3. Arden Grey by Ray Stoeve 4 out of 5 stars Content Warning: aphobia, abusive relationships, self-harm, mentions of suicide Once again, I must say AHHHHHH ACE REP!!!! (I am LIVING for the number of ace books I’ve read recently!!!) I really liked how this book explored Arden’s asexuality and her trying to understand if she was aromantic as well. These are confusing feelings to work out, and with the other hardships she was facing, it was even more difficult. I appreciated how it explored different facets of abusive relationships and how abuse can take on many different forms. I won’t go into too much detail (no spoilers), but I think it’s handled well. Finally, I don’t know what it is with all the YA photography books right now, but it’s making me want to dig out my camera! 4. Ophelia After All by Racquel Marie 4 out of 5 stars A huge part of Ophelia's identity is that she's "boy crazy." That's what her friends and family expect of her. She's always known exactly who she is. But then she starts having feelings for a girl and she worries that she will no longer be "Ophelia." I really liked the way the book explored Ophelia and her identity/sexuality. Some of the characters were infuriating, but overall, I thought this was a great "finding your queer identity" book. 5. Fine: A Comic About Gender by Rhea Ewing 5 out of 5 stars I really enjoyed reading other people's takes on gender. Gender is weird and means different things to different people. It's confusing and fascinating. 6. Batter Royale by Leisl Adams 4 out of 5 stars This graphic novel is adorable. I loved the cooking competition and that there are recipes included throughout. 7. How to Be a Difficult Bitch: Claim Your Power, Ditch the Haters, and Feel Good Doing It by Halley Bondy, et.al. 5 out of 5 stars I love everything about this book. I love the message. I love the delivery. I can see teens (and adults!) being drawn to it. Yes, the language may be an issue for some people, and that's fine. This book won't be for everyone. But to me the message outweighs any potential complaints about the language. I'm going to do my best to be the best Difficult Bitch I can be. 8. Queer as All Get Out: 10 People Who've Inspired Me by Shelby Criswell 4 out of 5 stars I always enjoy learning about lesser known historical figures. I had never heard of any of the people in this book, and I enjoyed reading their stories. 9. A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong 4 out of 5 stars See full review here.
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