Have you ever finished a book and just been completely confused as to why the piece of literature was even written? While this is a harsh statement, that is exactly how I felt after getting to the end of this novel. There are a lot of characters in this one which made reading the book confusing. I kept having to refer back to earlier chapters to remember who was who. In addition to the fact that there were way too many characters, I felt that there wasn't even a solid connection between them other than that they all lived in the same neighborhood. The friendships/relationships they did have with each other felt forced/superficial and really impacted my ability to enjoy the story. I do not recommend reading this one, but if you do, let me know what the point of this novel was because I literally have no idea.
(PUB DATE: 11/10/2020)
(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)

A Discovery of Witches is the first title in the All Souls Trilogy. I am hoping to get through all three novels this October (which will not be an easy feat because all of the books are 500+ pages). There is a lot of background information in this piece. Harkness, the author, really sets up the story well and takes her time to create the setting, introduce the characters, and explain the existence of witches, vampires, and daemons. Because of this, the story itself drags, but I am excited to read the next book in the series. I feel like there will be more action in that one since I now have all the background knowledge about the world in which the story takes place.

I absolutely loved this collection of lyrical short stories. Demi, the protagonist of this piece is unlike his peers in many ways. He is half-Grecian god and half-Nigerian mortal. Through vivid descriptions and conscientious storytelling, Ellams, the author, is able to blend ancient Greek mythology with a more modern plot set in Nigeria and the United States. While some poetry collections can feel disjointed or be too abstract and confuse readers, The Half-God of Rainfall was neither of those things. If you are someone who has not read much poetry, I would recommend this title as it is short in length and easy to comprehend.
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(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)

Sometimes you read a celebrity's memoir and you realize that they are not as cool as you once thought they were. This is not the case with Rachel Bloom's soon-to-be-published book, I Want To Be Where the Normal People Are. In fact, as much as I loved Rachel BEFORE reading this one, I think I love her even more after (if that is even possible). Bloom's wildly vulgar humor is in full force in each chapter of this book and she is not afraid to get personal (REALLY PERSONAL). If you are a Crazy Ex-Girlfriend fan, you will love this book. If you aren't a Crazy Ex-Girlfriend fan, go watch the series NOW because obviously, you haven't seen it yet (you can't have watched the series and not have become a fan). My favorite chapter from this memoir is the one where she talks about all the things she couldn't feature on the show because of network restrictions (and how she got around some of those restrictions). From a literary perspective, this is a solid memoir and if you are as big of a fan of Rachel Bloom as I am, it is imperative that you add this one to your reading list!
(PUB DATE: 11/17/2020)
(I received a digital copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed above are my own.)