More Mini-Reviews!

Because what better to do when you're procrastinating on finals than update a blog you haven't touched since July! But hey, I'm a college student now, it's what we do.

Here's a list of the books I'm reviewing in this post:

• City of Thieves by David Benioff
• The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
• If I Stay by Gayle Forman
• Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor

4.5 stars. This is a book that should be labeled as a modern classic (though I'd be surprised if it isn't already). The beginning was a bit slow, but it did get better. I didn't find myself caring for the main character too much, but I did find I cared for Kolya more than I'd anticipated. Do not pick up this book expecting a light, easy read. If you want to fully enjoy this book, you have to work for it. Definitely worth reading if you're up for the challenge, though. Also, Ron Perlman is the god of audiobook narrators. 

EDIT: I originally posted this review on my goodreads account (see here) when I first read it at the end of July. Now, at the beginning of December, i am remembering just how good this book actually was. I think now that I've had some time to think about it, 've formed a more concrete opinion and that opinion is that if you are looking for a book that will make you think, what are you waiting for go check it out of the library or buy it from your local bookseller right frikkin' now. 

(Minor spoilers? Maybe?)

5 stars. I read this book at the perfect moment. I was starting college soon, and so I related extremely well with Patrick and Sam, but also with Charlie because I was also (about to be) a freshman. This book was a godsend - it helped me freak out a little less about college. (edit: haha haha hah)

I think my favorite thing about this book, besides how ridiculously well-written and relatable it is, is that the thing about Aunt Helen at the end was not the point of the book. It was just another (albeit awful) thing that happened. Personally, I think it would have been much harder to enjoy the book if that had had a stronger presence throughout the book.

3.5 stars. I got pretty much exactly what I expected from this book. It was a very good read, but it didn't completely wow me. The plot was pretty straightforward, but at the same time well-crafted to suit the story. I don't think this is one of those stories that's going to stay with me forever, but it was still worth the read. Also, it definitely takes an emotional toll, especially if you're a college freshman trying to get over homesickness. 

EDIT: I read this book in early September, if you couldn't tell by me lamenting about homesickness. I was right. This book did not stick with me at all. 

First of all, this cover. Can we just - can we just. Second, I can't really say much about this book because it's the third book in a trilogy but I wanted to mention it on account of how much I frikkin' love it.

So that's it for now. I'll be posting more mini-reviews in a few days, along with a full review of an amazing book that I just finished (TBA) and quotes from that book.