Hello fellow reader, this is the second month of my monthly reads!
Hope everything is safe and healthy even amidst this pandemic! Staying safe is the most important thing now more than ever. Though this pandemic is not helping to motivate oneself to be productive it doesn’t mean we should not do anything at all.
So, this month – I am proud of myself for finally uploading a new type of video after going back and forth about doing it. If you are interested in watching the video, visit my YouTube channel! Also, I have posted a few of my artworks for purchase as digital prints – available on my Ko-fi page <3
On the other hand, this month I have read more than I have planned! Although, reading was kinda of slow for a few books as It got boring but here’s this month’s reads with a mini summary and short review:
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd
Categories: Historical Fiction and Cultural.
‘Sarah Grimke is the middle daughter. The one her mother calls 'difficult’ and her father calls 'remarkable’. On Sarah’s eleventh birthday, Hetty 'Handful’ Grimke is taken from the slave quarters she shares with her mother, wrapped in lavender ribbons, and presented to Sarah as a gift. Sarah knows that what she does next will unleash a world of trouble. She also knows that she cannot accept control over another human’s life as a birthday gift. And so, indeed, the trouble begins.’
A novel inspired by real events took place in the early 19th century. It was intensely inspiring and devastating to read what those women went through. Simply an unforgettable read! It is a must-read and I highly recommend you to do so. However, this novel might be unsettling for some readers. (Readers discretion is advised)
⭐3.5/5; the novel spoke about a topic that is not widely talked about here where I live.
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What we see in the stars by Kelsey Oseid
Categories: Science, Art, and Astronomy.
'Combining art, mythology, and science, What We See in the Stars gives readers a tour of the night sky through more than 100 magical pieces of original art, all accompanied by text that weaves related legends and lore with scientific facts. ’
A semi-picture book about what we see in the stars and what is commonly explained about them. It is a beautifully illustrated artwork with informative origins and mythologies. A book I honestly bought solely for the artworks but after reading it – it was actually an intersecting book!
⭐5/5
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The Girl from the Other Side: Siuil A Run (とつくにの少女 / Totsukuni no shōjo Series #4-6) by Nagabe and Translated by Adrienne Beck
Categories: Manga, Young Adult, Fiction, and Mystery.
My only review for this series is Mysteriously Interesting. a⭐5/5 series!
I have previously reviewed the girl from the other side volume one to three.
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Juni Taisen: Zodiac War #1 by Akira Akatsuki, Hikaru Nakamura, and NisiOisiN
Categories: Manga, Horror, and Fantasy.
'Every 12 years, 12 fighters take the form of the Chinese zodiac and engage in a battle royale. With their strength and mysterious powers, they fight to the death, and the sole survivor is granted the ultimate prize—any wish.’
This manga was interesting though I’ve read only the first volume - it got me hooked! the artwork and the characters were all on point (it did not disappoint me). Can’t wait to read the rest (when I get my hands on them).
⭐5/5
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To conclude, this month brought many news and unexpected things but alhamdulillah (thank god), we all got through it and we are all in this together! plus, I have more books left on my TBR list, so let’s get our read on!
Thank you for reading and please stay safe, readers!
-Hessa <3
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