Monthly Wrap-Up | April 2019 – Siobhan's Novelties

Morning, everyone!

Who else struggled with April? I honestly wanted to read more books and to buy them too. But I didn’t care if I did either. And since I had to dodge Avengers spoilers, I took some time away from my blog and my social media accounts. You don’t know how good it felt for not dealing with a self-imposed deadline.

Let me tell you that I cried, and I still feel hollowed out after watching that movie. But I’ve never been so proud to be a part of this franchise and family. #ILoveYou3000

Not let’s get back to blogging. This post is short (somewhat) and sweet (I hope). I hope you love it!

Yes, you see this section properly. I read only two books in the entire month. Okay, I started Gilded Wolves, and I’ve fallen for it. But last month, I tripped right into a reading slump. And I simply couldn’t get into many books.

Sadie by Courtney Summers

DNF

Even though I’ve put down the book, I know I’ll finish it soon. You have to be in the right frame of mind in order to tackle it. And at the time, I wasn’t. But I loved the writing and the storytelling. The topic is just too much for me.

The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

⭐️⭐️⭐️

For such a long time, I’ve been wanting to read this novel. And while I enjoyed how the story started off, it fell flat. And I wonder how the book received so many four- and five-star reviews. Now I’m not critiquing the story itself. But I am with the writing though.

I had all intentions of making this list larger. But when I look at my TBR pile, I feel a bit intimidated now and just walk out of my room, then forget my problems. 😅 Thankfully though, I’ve snagged several anticipated reads, and I can’t wait to crack them open.

Please, someone bug me to read Ace of Shades. I keep forgetting to read the first book of the sequel I’ve recently purchased. Stop doing that, Sibby.

The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare
The Gilded Wolves by Roshani Chokshi
King of Fools by Amanda Foody

You bloggers have been killing it lately. Every time I read your posts, I get all giddy with, I don’t know, pride. And I love how each and every one of you is growing. Here are my favourite posts of April:

Ally from Ally Writes Things talks about the cancel culture and the book community. She brings up an important topic that many bloggers should read.
Sara from Bibliophagist discusses proper interactions on social media. You know, the discussion post may be long. However, it’s a fascinating read. What I love the most is how Sara not defended a fellow reader but also stood up against an author.
Kayla from Books and Blends talks about the book community using E. L. James as a punching bag. I have to admit that she has a point. Even though I don’t like James’ writing, the book community has become a bit toxic.
Vanessa from The Wolf and Books explains why she struggles with YA fantasy.