January was absolutely wild over here. I don't know where the month went, but I was busy for every minute of it! It simultaneously felt like the longest and shortest month ever. Did you get any good reading done for January? I, somehow, managed to read three books and they were all pretty good! I say somehow, because, seriously I was so busy. Busiest month I've had in a while, that's for sure. Without any more further ado, let's talk all about it!
"The Girl In Red" by Christina Henry
When the pandemic hit, Red knew exactly what they needed to do: get to Grandma's house. While the world was ripping itself apart, she knew her and her family would be safest the more secluded they got, but did her family wait too long? What starts as a simple flee to safety spirals into something much darker as Red and her family are not the only people wandering the woods in the dark.
I absolutely love Christina Henry and this book really delivered. It's a modern spin on the Little Red Riding Hood fairy tale and it really worked for me. At the beginning, this comes across as an apocalypse/survivalist type story, but the further in you get you start to realize it's something much darker (which is perfectly fitting for Henry). There was also some great representation here i.e. BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and our main character has a prosthetic leg. The twists in this book really threw me and I couldn't read it fast enough. Highly recommend.
"Grown" by Tiffany D. Jackson
Enchanted just wants to sing. That's all she's ever wanted, even though her parents want her to pursue something a little more stable. But when this seventeen year old gets a chance at a singing audition, she jumps with both feet at the opportunity. By some miracle, one of the best artists of the time sees her audition and asks her to come record with him. And what starts out as a once in a lifetime opportunity with a famous (much older) musician turns sinister quickly and soon, Enchanted finds out fame isn't as cracked up as she thought it was.
Tiffany Jackson is a master writer and you'll never change my mind. In the past her books have left off on horrible (unexplainable) cliffhangers, but she didn't break my heart this time with this book. She put the music industry under the microscope and also the acceptability of age gap dating when it pertains to minors. Jackson always writes amazing story lines packed full with POC and BIPOC issues and this one was no exception. This book really delivered for me and I highly recommend it.
"Learn My Lesson" by Katee Robert
This is book two in the Wicked Villains series, to see my review for book one, you can find that here. If you didn't know, the Wicked Villains series is all about Disney princesses, but instead of the hero getting the girl it's the villains turn to play. I'm not going to lie, these are smut books and they don't shy away from kink whatsoever. This book focuses on Hades, Meg, and Hercules as they rule the Underworld of Carver City. Book one (Desperate Measures with Jasmine and Jafar) was fine, but this book was amazing. I absolutely loved the dynamic between these three and the play scenes were delectable! If you're looking for strong plot and scene setting, this isn't for you. If you're looking for decent character arcs, lots of kink and sex, and new characters for upcoming books, this will deliver on that front. I had lots of fun reading this!
Well, that's all I managed to put away this month, but I was so happy with all of them! Did you read anything interesting in January? I'd love to hear all about what you've been reading. If you would like weekly content, don't forget to check out my YouTube channel. Thanks for stopping by and happy reading!
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