September Book Favourites
Well what do you know, I read a ton of books in September! As usual I read a big mix of genres, although horror had a much stronger presence than usual, since 'tis the season and all. Most of my reads were 3+ stars, but here are my favourite reads of the month.
A really lovely and emotional book, told from the pov of a 9-year-old biracial boy in foster care. A great example of show-don't-tell, since the 3rd-person narration rarely told us how Leon's thoughts, but I could still sense how he was feeling.
An epistolary indie novel set in an alternate Regency period, which is magical and queer-normative. They can marry whoever they want, and women aren't treated as possessions, but instead it's birth order that decides whether you'll get an inheritance or need a chaperone. It's a really clever way to make it a more inclusive and friendly world, while still making it feel like a Regency romance with all its rules and rigidity and properness. The story mainly revolves around Gavin, a second-born who is extremely private and introverted, and doesn't think too highly of himself. He's sent to London, and he intends to spend his days in the library and writing to his sister. But a new friend decides to take him under his wing and enjoy London together! The epistolary format worked extremely well, even if I doubted people would really relate conversations verbatim in letters. Regardless, this was utterly delightful, and I'm definitely interested in reading more in the universe.
This is definitely the longest book I've read this year, but I'm glad I finished it! It's an Arthurian story about what happens AFTER Camelot falls, and all that's left is a few leftover knights. There are lots of familiar names, but also some new characters that gave the story some needed diversity. Plus it helped make the story feel fresh!
The (based on a true) story of a monk being forced to join the heist of a saint's remains in the middle ages! It's not a perfect book, but it is weird and unlike anything I've ever read before, so I can't help but be very fond of it!
A really lovely and emotional book, told from the pov of a 9-year-old biracial boy in foster care. A great example of show-don't-tell, since the 3rd-person narration rarely told us how Leon's thoughts, but I could still sense how he was feeling.
An epistolary indie novel set in an alternate Regency period, which is magical and queer-normative. They can marry whoever they want, and women aren't treated as possessions, but instead it's birth order that decides whether you'll get an inheritance or need a chaperone. It's a really clever way to make it a more inclusive and friendly world, while still making it feel like a Regency romance with all its rules and rigidity and properness. The story mainly revolves around Gavin, a second-born who is extremely private and introverted, and doesn't think too highly of himself. He's sent to London, and he intends to spend his days in the library and writing to his sister. But a new friend decides to take him under his wing and enjoy London together! The epistolary format worked extremely well, even if I doubted people would really relate conversations verbatim in letters. Regardless, this was utterly delightful, and I'm definitely interested in reading more in the universe.
This is definitely the longest book I've read this year, but I'm glad I finished it! It's an Arthurian story about what happens AFTER Camelot falls, and all that's left is a few leftover knights. There are lots of familiar names, but also some new characters that gave the story some needed diversity. Plus it helped make the story feel fresh!
I do think it was unnecessarily long, and the last quarter felt like the end of Return of the King, where you think the story is wrapping up, but then there's always something else that needs to happen first. Still very enjoyable though, and with an epic feel while maintaining a light tone. Lots of adventures and sword fights!
The (based on a true) story of a monk being forced to join the heist of a saint's remains in the middle ages! It's not a perfect book, but it is weird and unlike anything I've ever read before, so I can't help but be very fond of it!
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