📚What’s on My Bookshelf This Month- July Edition

⭐ My Recommendation:

A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray

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Book Cover of “A Thousand Pieces of You” by Claudia Gray

This YA sci-fi, multiverse romance novel is sure to have you riffling through the pages with its fast-paced action, slow-burning romance scenes, and captivating other worlds. This story features Marguerite, whose father, a genius physicist and inventor of a universe-hopping device, the Firebird, has been murdered. The main suspect: her parents’ star pupil, Paul Markov. Marguerite is now on a quest for vengeance, using the Firebird to chase Paul down through the multiverse. Along the way, Marguerite meets different versions of the people she knows and loves, and most surprisingly, different versions of herself. Marguerite’s quest for vengeance is not as straightforward as it seems, leading her to uncover a larger conspiracy than she could have imagined and a love she is not sure she can trust.

What I loved about this novel:

• Its relatable, imperfect heroine who evolves throughout the story.

• The slow-burning romance pays off well, providing some respite from the fast-paced action sequences.

• This story has a plot twist you didn’t see coming, even as you think you have figured it out along the way.

The air of mystery the book contained kept me racing to finish it, while the dynamic characters made me want to stay a little longer. Luckily, there is a sequel titled Ten Thousand Skies Above You, so the journey continues. Fans of sci-fi romance, multiverse stories, lovers of complex worldbuilding, and adventure seekers will love this novel. I give A Thousand Pieces of You a rating of:☕☕☕☕☕

📖 Currently Reading: A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

Cover of A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas

So far, I have completed 160 pages of ACOSF. What stands out to me about this installment of the ACOTAR series is how it features Nesta’s P.O.V. Fans of the series are divided over Nesta; some readers love her, while others love to hate her. In my opinion, Nesta’s P.O.V allows readers to witness firsthand her struggles with trauma, which we do not experience as intimately in the earlier novels. This could help readers better understand why Nesta acts so cold and rigid. Will the payoff be worth it? I will keep an open mind and reserve judgment until I finish the novel!

What I am currently enjoying the most about ACOSF is the romantic build-up between Nesta and Cassian. If anyone knows how to write slow-burns, it’s Sarah J. Maas. The push and pull between the pair that has been building throughout the series keeps me wanting to turn the next page. My hope for ACOSF is that a softer side of Nesta will emerge, and she will finally open herself up to Cassian.

For those of you who have finished ACOSF, how would you rate it against the rest of the series? Do you think the P.O.V. choice pays off?

🌙 Next Up on My TBR: Circe by Madeline Miller

Cover art for Circe by Madeline Miller

I picked up Circe while browsing at the bookstore, and the first thing that drew my attention to Circe was the unique cover art. It gives off major Greek mythological vibes. For those of you who know me, I love Greek mythology, and especially love fiction novels that rewrite it in new and exciting ways!

Some feedback I have read from readers about Madeline Miller's Circe is their praise for the feminist retelling of a character who is known in Greek mythology as a villain. Readers say they love the descriptive and immersive writing as well as the deep character development. However, some critics found the pacing slow and lacking in action. I can’t wait to dive in and see for myself.

For those of you who have read Circe, is it worth the hype?

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