February Wrap-up (No Spoilers!!)
Can’t believe February is already over. Unfortunately I didn’t read all the books I wanted this month, but I was super busy with my school musical (Mamma Mia!). I rediscovered the wonders of the public library this month, and I found out that I hadn’t been since 2017. Now I keep wanting to go back (even tho I have 10 books checked out). Anyway, go to your library folks. Anyway here’s what I read this month:
1. The Female Persuasion by Meg Wolitzer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This book is about a college student who meets a legendary feminist leader, then tells her life from then on (as well as her partner and friends). This book did drag a bit in the middle, but other than that it was great! Despite sporting some feminist language that was a little outdated, it really gave an insight into another side of feminism I’m not as familiar with. However, I will warn you of the “girl boss feminism” in it, but I see it as a commentary of that.
2. What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is a retelling of Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher”. Fun fact, I had just read that story for English class, then picked up this book blindly. I was a little (only a little) annoyed when I found out it was connected to my class (even though I am a Poe fan). However this book was great, a great one or two day read. The only thing I was missing was the ambiguity of the original story.
3. Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I have never felt so seen by a book. This took me one sitting to get through, but I will never forget it. Kobabe shares eir story like I'm sitting in the room with em. The books pulls you into eir's world, I felt like I was sharing the joy, gender dysphoria and euphoria, and pain that e felt. Whether your under the trans umbrella or not, I highly recommend.
4. Paradais by Fernanda Melchor ⭐️⭐️
(CW: SEXUAL ASSAULT AND VIOLENCE) Don't get me wrong, I love dark literary fiction, but parts of this were unreadable. There were just gratuitous descriptions of what one of the character planned to do to this poor woman. The main claim of this book is that it is a commentary on economic disparity (specifically in Mexico), but it paints people in poverty as lowlifes, alcoholics, and criminals. I can't say much about her upbringing, but the book just feels out of touch.
5. A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway ⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don't know, it was just lackluster. I feel that Hemingway is so hyped up, so this novel disappointed me. I won't give up on Hemingway just yet (let me know your favorites by him).
6. Beach Read by Emily Henry ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Henry does it again. The characters are so much more complex than your typical romance novel. Yes, the guy is dark and brooding, but he also has a soul (I like it when guys have a soul). And the romance just made sense. (Minor spoiler: I loved how she added some history between the two). I will be reading People We Meet on Vacation, and I am so excited for her book that's releasing in April. (BTW my bday is in April and I feel she's releasing it just for me).
If you got through this post, I applaud your patience. Let me know what you read this month!
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