My Reading Log

they/them or e/em/es 2026 Reading Goal: 32 Books

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About Me

Hi, my name is Elis. People online may know me better as Star. They/them or e/em/es pronouns.

I recently graduated with a BA in English Literature and am on a journey to rekindle my love for reading separate from schoolwork. Queer and feminist fantasy and sci-fi is my main focus right now, though I have an eclectic taste. I would love recommendations.

My 2026 reading goal is 32 books (though I expect to crush that goal)

Books read in 2026: 10

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April Reading Wrap-Up

It's been a busy month, so I haven't had much time to read or even listen to books. In April 2026 I read 3 books, all in audiobook form. I again accessed everything I read this month through Libby. This brings my 2026 total to 11 books out of my goal to read 32 books this year.

This month I read:

Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V. E. Schwab

I still need to finish writing my review of Bury Our Bones. I am trying to be more specific and detailed with my reviews. I loved listening to it though. April was definitely a month of stelar reads.

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Theo & Kit 🩵💛

from The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

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Book Review - The Pairing by Casey McQuiston

This is the first novel I have read by Casey McQuiston. I've rated it 4/5 stars.

This book was a tough read personally because of how much I could relate to different aspects of the leads, Theo and Kit, and their complex friends to lovers to exes to friends to lovers plot line. I loved it though. This book is so wildly entertaining.

I think my favorite part about this novel is getting to see representation of myself in a stereotypical cheesy romcom. So often it seems like romcoms that require a certain level of suspended disbelief are reserved for straight couples. This novel allows queerness to be present in a story that is unrealistic, hilarious, and so so sweet.

Also, shoutout to the audiobook narrators, Emma Galvin and Max Meyers. They both did an amazing job bring the characters to life.

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Book Review

I'm a little late to the party, but I just finished reading the Hunger Games series for the first time. I rated Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 3/5 stars.

The story is not my favorite, though I fully understand the choices made by Collins. The lack of agency from the female protagonist, Katniss, could be read as problematic. However, I fully believe Katniss' lack of agency is intentional commentary on how teen girls are often not in control of their own lives and/or bodies. Even in the epilogue Collins shows that when young girl become woman, they don't earn freedom, control simply transfers to their husbands and the expectation to have children.

While I would not read this work/series simply for entertainment, it is an amazing work of literature that is easy to read and analyze. This series is perfect for younger audiences learning to read between the lines.

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I'm so impatient waiting for my holds on Libby. I guess I should start tackling my physical tbr.

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March Wrap-Up

In March 2026 I read 7 books (6 audiobooks and 1 e-book). I accessed all of them through Libby. I plan on creating a spreadsheet to further explore the data related to what I read.

Books I Read:

Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Companion by E. E. Ottoman

The Long Game by Rachel Reid

Game Changer by Rachel Reid

Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Harriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag Queen

My Goal for April is to read at least three books. I will likely have less time for reading this month. My overall 2026 goal is 32 books.