december and january reads

 Hey readers!

One of my goals for 2021 is to read 40 books this year. It's definitely gonna be hard considering the fact that I can only buy 3 books a month. But then, it gives me an opportunity to read the books that I've already bought, so I guess it's a win-win.

I read 3 books in December and 4 books in January and all of them were amazing! In this post, I'm gonna be reviewing and rating those books. Most of them are YA contemporary, so if you love the genre, keep reading this post!

December-

1. A Cuban Girl's guide to tea and tomorrow- Laura Taylor Namey (4/5)

This book is one of the cutest reads ever! Perfect for when you need a light-hearted and fun story. I loved it a lot and would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a comfort book. It is the story of a Cuban girl who goes on a vacation to London after she has many setbacks in her life back in Miami.

2. Piglettes- Clementine Beauvais (4.5/5)

This book has a very unique and adventurous plot which I found extremely intriguing. Set in France, the book follows the story of three high school girls who were bullied at school because of the way they look. The way the protagonist handles all the mean comments hurled at her is extremely inspiring and the book makes the reader feel good instantly. 

3. The Sky Is Everywhere- Jandy Nelson (3/5)

This is the second Jandy Nelson book I've read and let's just say I set the bar pretty high. The story is about a girl who finds herself and her mind extremely scattered after losing her sister. My favorite part was definitely the snippets of poetry included between the chapters. Although the story is really nice, I found myself not feeling the same level of satisfaction as I felt when I completed I'll Give you the sun. Regardless, I would definitely recommend this book, especially if you are a fan of poetry. 

January-

1. Peril at the end house- Agatha Christie- (4/5)

    This book was quite a familiar one to me because when I was younger, I remember playing the video game based on this book. The story was pretty much revealed in the video game, but my six-year-old brain was more interested in finding the listed objects than following a crime story. So, reading this book was sort of nostalgic for me. Like any other Agatha Christie book, this one too did not fail to leave me amazed and stumped at the end.

2. where'd you go, Bernadette?-  Maria Semple (5/5)

This fast-paced and quirky book is unlike any other I've ever read. The storyline is unpredictable and witty in so many different ways. It made me laugh and smile innumerable times! The story is about a girl called Bee, her unorthodox and notorious mother, and a highly awaited trip to Antarctica. If you want an adventurous and funny read, this book is for you.

3. Mosquitoland- David Arnold (5/5)

Where do I even begin? This book stole my heart. Off-topic, but I am a sucker for pretty book covers and right from the second I saw this book on Pinterest, I just knew I had to read it. This book is about a girl who takes a trip on a bus to find her mom. I'm not gonna say anything more, you're just gonna have to trust my opinion and read the book. Here's stuff you'll find in the book: crazy adventures, painful incidents, heart-melting moments, and scenes that make you smile and laugh like you're crazy.

4. Down and across- Arvin Ahmadi (3.5/5)

I don't know if you've noticed, but I mostly read books narrated by girls, but this book is one of the few boy narrated books that I really liked! It's a story about a boy who doesn't have any grit and feels like a failure because of it. But, he takes a trip and meets some people and realizes some deep stuff about life. Also, it's pretty evident from the title, but if you're a cruciverbalist, chances are you'll like this book.

I just had late self-realization that most of the books I read are adventurous :O Let me know in the comments if you have any book suggestions for me. I hope that you read these books and love them as much as I did. Thank you so much for reading and stay tuned for more!