August Wrap Up

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This past month I read eight books. I really liked all of them and didn't have any two or one-star books this reading month. 

3 Star: 

Inkheart by Cornelia Funke

Inkheart is the first book in a middle-grade series by Cornelia Funke. This book was actually initially published in German then translated to English. I have a review for this series already up on the blog if you are interested in more info about this book. However, I will say here that I gave it three stars because it was fairly slow, and after reading book two and three it just solidified for me that this rating was the right one to give to this book. 

Four Star:

Graceling by Kristin Cashore:

 

This book takes place in a world where people with two different coloured eyes are known as Gracelings. Gracelings have abilities known as Graces. In this book, we follow the main character of Katsa who has a very deadly Grace. Because of her ability, she is being used to dispatch people for her uncle who is the king. However, when Po, a prince from the neighbouring Kingdom comes she decides to use her power only for herself and go with him. I wish there was more description at some points in this book. Also, the end left me with some questions however since this is the first book in a series I have high hopes for the next one. 

Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer:

Midnight Sun by Stephanie Meyer is Twilight in Edwards perspective and in my opinion, this book was better than Twilight. Edwards perspective filled in some of the plot holes form Twilight like the reason why when the other vampires came they couldn't tell Bella was a human right away. In a way, I almost want to see the other books written from Edwards perspective as well. Because also with Edwards perspective you got to see through the minds of the other characters as well, and it was so interesting to see what some of the other characters were thinking about during the events of Twilight. 

Inkspell by Cornelia Funke:

 

Inkspell is the second book in the Inkheart series and instead of taking place in the real world for the most part it takes place in the Ink world. I loved seeing the world described in the first book come to life in this one. Also, I really enjoyed all the character development the characters underwent. I already have a review of this series on my blog so I will not go into to much detail in the wrap-up. 

Five Star reads (and 4.5) 

Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke:

 

I rated Inkdeath 4.5 out of five stars because in my opinion it was better than book two but it didn't deserve a five-star rating. However, since sites like Goodreads don't have half stars I typically bump up books I rate 4.5/5 stars to 5 stars. I have a review of this book and the rest of the series already on the blog. 

Chasing Cassandra by Lisa Kleypas:

 

I saw the cover of this book and instantly thought of Cinderella. I actually really enjoyed this historical romance and will definitely be reading more books from this author since this is the first Lisa Kleypas book I have ever read. This book follows Lady Cassandra Ravenel and Tom Severin. Tom is a man who was born poor and worked his way up to death, and Cassandra is a girl who was already born in a wealthy family and wants to marry for love. Due to things that happened in the past Tom doesn't believe in love and says he only has five emotions. However, that changes when he meets Cassandra. I rated this book 4.5/5 stars. It was so close to getting a five-star rating for me. However, this book also left me wanting more. 

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern: 

I absolutely loved this book. I believe I have a review up for this book already so I won't say to much about it other than the fact that in my opinion, this is a must-read book. I rated this book 5/5 stars and it is definitely one of my favourite books I have read so far this year. 

A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini:

I rated this book 5/5 stars. This book deals with two women who live in Afghanistan and end up being married to the same man. My initial experience with this book actually was seeing it performed as a stage play in Calgary. I really enjoyed it and afterwards added the book to my tbr. Now I have finally read the book and I can say with certainty that the play was an amazing adaptation of the novel. This book deals with abuse, violence against women, death, and many other topics. I can't imagine having to live in a situation like Laila and Mariam did. I highly recommend this book. (this is adult fiction.)

Those were the books I read last month and since I didn't finish any shows or anything this is the end. Thanks so much for reading. What did you read last month? Comment down below.