🌼 June Reviews ☀️
June 1st-30th
June was another great month of books, where I found some new favorites.
Book 52: Roswell Johnson Saves the World!
By Chris Colfer
Read June 4th-June 5th
Pages: 464
Release Year: 2024
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Another great novel from Chris, this time a science fiction adventure traveling all throughout the galaxy. I have been hoping he would write a sci-fi book for years and Roswell Johnson Saves the World definitely didn't disappoint.
Roswell's journey was an enjoyable ride with so many dynamic characters. Each came alive throughout the pages. I loved the alien friends Roswell made and the team they built. It was fun traveling to their worlds and learning about each of their civilization's cultures. They worked together very well and brought so much to the story.
This had Chris's signature sense of humor which fills each of his novels. Along with the humor, it focuses on many hard-hitting and thought provoking topics. Parents, teachers, and students can start many important conversations with this book. It's a great mix of silly and serious. A perfect book for middle-grade readers and those young at heart. I know I always have a wonderful time whenever I visit one of his worlds.
Roswell stands out as the protagonist. His personality shines through even with so many eccentric characters, such as a talking alien which looks like a dog. Roswell is a character readers will relate to on many levels and is a great one for kids to read about. I look forward to seeing what Chris will write after this book. Hopefully, a sequel so we can see what will happen with Roswell, Nerp, Bleep, Rob, Mank, Cassi, and Stella.
Cannot wait for my preordered copy to arrive today. I highly recommend this book (especially the audiobook) for lovers of middle-grade books.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.*
Roswell's journey was an enjoyable ride with so many dynamic characters. Each came alive throughout the pages. I loved the alien friends Roswell made and the team they built. It was fun traveling to their worlds and learning about each of their civilization's cultures. They worked together very well and brought so much to the story.
This had Chris's signature sense of humor which fills each of his novels. Along with the humor, it focuses on many hard-hitting and thought provoking topics. Parents, teachers, and students can start many important conversations with this book. It's a great mix of silly and serious. A perfect book for middle-grade readers and those young at heart. I know I always have a wonderful time whenever I visit one of his worlds.
Roswell stands out as the protagonist. His personality shines through even with so many eccentric characters, such as a talking alien which looks like a dog. Roswell is a character readers will relate to on many levels and is a great one for kids to read about. I look forward to seeing what Chris will write after this book. Hopefully, a sequel so we can see what will happen with Roswell, Nerp, Bleep, Rob, Mank, Cassi, and Stella.
Cannot wait for my preordered copy to arrive today. I highly recommend this book (especially the audiobook) for lovers of middle-grade books.
*Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.*
Book 53: The Four Loves
By C. S. Lewis
Read June 6th
Pages: 192
Release Year: 1960
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The audiobook is the only professionally done recording of his voice and it adds so much to what he is discussing. I'm glad I was able to hear him for the first time and I enjoyed listening to his discussion. This is from a different time period and many of our opinions on the topic are quite different. It is also a Christian look at love, like Lewis's many works.
I enjoy how C.S. Lewis draws on the past to give his ideas about the four types of love. He gives examples from literature, mythology, and history. I don't agree with all he says, but I am glad I listened to this piece. Makes me wish I could have heard his lessons at Oxford. C.S. Lewis was considered to be the most well-read of his time period and you can tell that from the way he talks.
Book 54: And the Ocean Was Our Sky
By Patrick Ness
Read June 12th
Pages: 160
Release Year: 2018
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Patrick Ness writes such stunning books. It took me way too long to pick up another of his books and I definitely will be picking up more soon. This was such a thought-provoking piece that had me not wanting to stop reading. An interesting twisted retelling of Moby Dick where the whales hunt the humans too.
Book 55: Game of Stars
By Sayantani DasGupta
Read June 12th-14th
Pages: 374
Release Year: 2019
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I love this series. There is a great mix of humor, Bengali stories, riddles, folktales, and science. I adore how family and friendships are the heart of Kiranmala's story along with the silly humor and the zany adventures. The Kingdom Beyond is such a beautifully descriptive world.
Game of Stars was so much better than the first, especially with the game show aspect. The riddles are enjoyable to figure out, and it is just a joy to follow along with Kiran as she tries to win the game show and save Neel.
One of the best parts of the book is how Kiran learns a lot about prejudice. There are many important scenes for young readers to read and learn from. Kiran sees how important it is not to judge others before you get to know them. I also loved the riddle with the witches, which reminded me of one of my favorite scenes from the movie Labryinth. This is such a great series to read, and I cannot wait to finish the third book and see what happens next.
The Night Librarian’s comp titles are The Land of Stories series and The Night at the Museum movies and that is definitely true. It also reminded me of the movie The Pagemaster. I highly recommend it to lovers of those stories and lovers of the written word. It is great for younger readers but older readers would enjoy it also. I know I did and I’m in my 30s. I’m always a sucker for a story where characters go in and out of books.
*Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for my copy of this book. All opinions are my own.*
I absolutely understand the hype with Brandon Sanderson’s books, now. This is one of the best fantasy novels I have ever read. Oftentimes when I read a 1000 page book (even the ones I love), there are parts that feel like filler. Nothing felt like that at all in this novel.
It was interesting how Brandon chose to intersperse scenes from Kal’s childhood throughout the book, along with the present day scenes. Kal is probably my favorite of the main perspectives, but I did enjoy the others almost as much. I was surprised by how invested I was in the storyline with the bridge crew. They grew on me from the beginning and I love their familial dynamic.
My favorite character is definitely Wit. He’s the type of character I am always drawn to and I cannot wait to see more of him.
The Cosmere is an intriguing fantasy universe, that I want to get as much of as possible. Cannot wait to see what happens in the rest of the series and I’ll definitely be picking up all of Brandon’s other works. It took me too long to pick up this book or any of his books, but I will definitely be changing that during the rest of the year.
This is an incredibly written tale that is intricately woven together.
One of the best parts of the book is how Kiran learns a lot about prejudice. There are many important scenes for young readers to read and learn from. Kiran sees how important it is not to judge others before you get to know them. I also loved the riddle with the witches, which reminded me of one of my favorite scenes from the movie Labryinth. This is such a great series to read, and I cannot wait to finish the third book and see what happens next.
Book 56: The Chaos Curse
By Sayantani DasGupta
Read June 15th-17th
Pages: 387
Release Year: 2020
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An absolutely wonderful conclusion to the series. There so many clever references to books, movies, and other pieces of media that were cleverly woven into the plot of this book. They were a lot of fun to catch.
Kiranmala has grown quite a lot from the beginning of The Serpent’s Secret and I enjoyed watching her journey. I believe young readers will get a lot out of reading her story. Sayantani has made me want to read more Bengali stories, especially after reading the author’s note at the end of this book. So interesting!
Kiranmala has grown quite a lot from the beginning of The Serpent’s Secret and I enjoyed watching her journey. I believe young readers will get a lot out of reading her story. Sayantani has made me want to read more Bengali stories, especially after reading the author’s note at the end of this book. So interesting!
Book 57: The Night Librarian
By Christopher Lincoln
Read June 18th
Pages: 256
Release Year: 2024
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This is the second magical book I have read that takes place in the New York Public Library. I love when books show the power of reading to younger readers. Also, how they make the library seem like a magical place, even when magical events are not occurring.
Christopher Lincoln’s illustrations are beautiful and I love how each page was stylized. Often times the illustrations continue out of the panels and onto the page, it made it a very interesting experience to look at along with reading. Christopher has written a story that I loved ever minute of.
Christopher Lincoln’s illustrations are beautiful and I love how each page was stylized. Often times the illustrations continue out of the panels and onto the page, it made it a very interesting experience to look at along with reading. Christopher has written a story that I loved ever minute of.
The Night Librarian’s comp titles are The Land of Stories series and The Night at the Museum movies and that is definitely true. It also reminded me of the movie The Pagemaster. I highly recommend it to lovers of those stories and lovers of the written word. It is great for younger readers but older readers would enjoy it also. I know I did and I’m in my 30s. I’m always a sucker for a story where characters go in and out of books.
*Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for my copy of this book. All opinions are my own.*
Book 58: The Way of Kings
By Brandon Sanderson
Read June 19th-24th
Pages: 1007
Release Year: 2010
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It was interesting how Brandon chose to intersperse scenes from Kal’s childhood throughout the book, along with the present day scenes. Kal is probably my favorite of the main perspectives, but I did enjoy the others almost as much. I was surprised by how invested I was in the storyline with the bridge crew. They grew on me from the beginning and I love their familial dynamic.
My favorite character is definitely Wit. He’s the type of character I am always drawn to and I cannot wait to see more of him.
The Cosmere is an intriguing fantasy universe, that I want to get as much of as possible. Cannot wait to see what happens in the rest of the series and I’ll definitely be picking up all of Brandon’s other works. It took me too long to pick up this book or any of his books, but I will definitely be changing that during the rest of the year.
This is an incredibly written tale that is intricately woven together.
Book 59: Twistwood Tales
By A. C. Macdonald
Read June 30th
Pages: 160
Release Year: 2023
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Reread June 30th, 2024:
Had a great time rereading this book. So much fun! I hope there will be more adventures in Twistwood sometime soon. I will definitely pick up anything that comes from this world.
January 2023 Read:
I loved this strange little book of comics so much. Many different little stories take place in Twistwood and show the different characters that live there. The illustrations of the woodland creatures were absolutely adorable, and I loved seeing the adventures that each of the characters got into throughout.
Many lessons are shown in the book, along with wonderfully witty jokes. The snarky jokes and characters stood out quite a bit, making this an even more enjoyable read. Also, there are overall arcs focusing on characters, such as Bucket Boy's journey to find his usefulness and value in his friendships. I had so much fun reading this and hope there will be more from Twistwood.
Had a great time rereading this book. So much fun! I hope there will be more adventures in Twistwood sometime soon. I will definitely pick up anything that comes from this world.
January 2023 Read:
I loved this strange little book of comics so much. Many different little stories take place in Twistwood and show the different characters that live there. The illustrations of the woodland creatures were absolutely adorable, and I loved seeing the adventures that each of the characters got into throughout.
Many lessons are shown in the book, along with wonderfully witty jokes. The snarky jokes and characters stood out quite a bit, making this an even more enjoyable read. Also, there are overall arcs focusing on characters, such as Bucket Boy's journey to find his usefulness and value in his friendships. I had so much fun reading this and hope there will be more from Twistwood.
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