Show Us Your Books: November

This seemed like a really slow reading month, mostly because I kept slugging through Children of Blood and Bone. That's not to say it was a slow or bad story in anyway, I just have a hard time with books over 500 pages. For one thing I hate carrying them, and I read the most while commuting. For another, I got it from the library 3 times (2 e-copies, and 1 hardback) and it kept expiring before I finished, and then I had to wait for another copy to become available. I started it in October!  So yeah... it took me awhile! Here's what else I read this month.

One of Us Is Lying- Karen McManus: 4.5 Stars
library e-book

Man, oh MAN! Unlike many of you, I had no idea "who dun it," which I loved. I read the majority in one sitting because I just had to know what happened. Definitely a favorite of this year. And E! is already making it into a TV series! I can't wait! 

You find out who your real friends are when stuff like this happens. Turns out I didn’t have any, but I’m glad Cooper does. 

Some people are too toxic to live. They just are.

What If It's Us- Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera: 3.5 Stars
library e-book

This story was typical rom-com style YA between two guys. It gave me all the ooey gooey feels and made me melt but then left without any real resolution. Though I was not a fan of the ending, I really liked everything before that! 

“I like doing nothing with you.” “Me too.” And I do. I like it so fucking much. I always thought love was about the showstopper moments. No dialogue, no filler. But if the quiet parts are filler, maybe filler’s underrated." 

"You know how you open the door in some houses and a dog rocket-launches toward you with his whole trembling body? That’s Ben when he sees me. He flings his arms around me before I can say hello, and now he’s just standing here hugging me like a cobra." 

"But maybe this isn’t how life works. Maybe it’s all about people coming into your life for a little while and you take what they give you and use it on your next friendship or relationship. And if you’re lucky, maybe some people pop back in after you thought they were gone for good."

The Haunting of Hill House- Shirley Jackson: 2.5 Stars
library paperback

This was another one that was a struggle to finish, and I had to renew it several times, which is hard for even me to believe because it comes in at just 200 pages. The first half of the book nothing happens. Lots of wordy descriptions but no action. Some people like this, however I am not one of those people. It was written in an old timey style too, which was odd being that it was written in 1959, but that isn't my cup of tea either. The only reason I finished it was because I want to watch the Netflix series, and I just couldn't believe that I couldn't get through such a short book. And maybe because it took me so long to finish, but I don't really know what happened. It dealt with paranormal activity so I know that it's not supposed to make logical sense, but this one just wasn't working for me. I've heard the series was really creepy and great though, so it may be the case as is often not that the show might be better. I'll get back to you on that. 


Children of Blood and Bone- Toni Adeyemi: 4 Stars
library hardback and e-book

So yeah, it took me literally months to finish this but it was really, really good and I was able to jump right back in every time I picked it up again. I really liked the alternating narrations and it was beautifully written. However... I don't get the ending! I know that a lot of you in this link-up have already read it, so please, help me understand! 

"We are all children of blood and bone. All instruments of vengeance and virtue. This truth holds me close, rocking me like a child in a mother’s arms. It binds me in its love as death swallows me into its grasp."

What are you reading lately? 

Linking up with Steph and Jana!