Title: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Author(s): Shelby Van Pelt
Genre(s): Contemporary
Format(s): Hard Cover
Pages: 360
Source: Library
Reason(s): Book Club
Rating: Spice: 
My Thoughts
I absolutely adored this book REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES. As soon as I started reading it, I could tell it was going to suck me right in. I laughed, I cried, and I mostly smiled as I read this heart-warming story of love, loss, grief, and resilience. I adored Marcellus, the smart, snarky, a little bit cranky, delightful octopus narrator. I especially loved his friendship with Tova, the main human character.
January 2024 Wrap-Up
Books Read
Favorite: Remarkably Bright Creatures
Least Favorite: None
Stats
January
Books Read: 4
Rereads: 1
Pages Read: 1,734
Hours Listened: 15h 37m
Average Rating: 4.5
Average Pages Read Per Day: 56
Year-to-Date
Books Read: 4
Rereads: 1
Pages Read: 1,734
Hours Listened: 15h 37m
Average Rating: 4.5
Average Pages Read Per Day: 56
The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes
Author(s): Suzanne Collins
Series: The Hunger Games #4
Genre(s): Dystopian
Format(s): Audio
Pages: 517
Length: 16h 16m
Narrator(s): Santino Fontana
Source: Owned
Reason(s): None
Rating:
Spice:
My Thoughts
I thought THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES was really fascinating and a fantastic prequel to The Hunger Games trilogy. I especially loved learning about Panem after the first war between the Capitol and the districts. I thought it was interesting to see how the Hunger Games operated before they became what they were in the 74th Hunger Games. I also loved the characters, especially Lucy Gray. I really loved learning more about Tigris and I’m curious why and when she and Coriolanus had a falling out.
Watching Coriolanus Snow’s life unfold in THE BALLAD OF SONGBIRDS AND SNAKES is a lot like watching Anakin Skywalker become Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequels. You keep hoping it won’t happen, but know there’s no hope. I thought it was interesting to be in his head, to hear the conflict of remaining loyal to the Capitol, regaining his status and wealth, or siding with the districts and Lucy Gray.
Book Lovers
Author(s): Emily Henry
Genre(s): Romance
Format(s): Kindle
Pages: 377
Source: Library
Reason(s): Book Club
Rating:
Spice:
My Thoughts
BOOK LOVERS was a fantastic enemies-to-lovers spicy slow-burn romance with some of the best bantering I’ve ever read. I loved the sexual tension between Nora and Charlie. Not only is this a heart-warming romance, but it’s also a story with some meat to it. It explores complicated familial relationships, feelings of not fitting in, extreme anxiety, different types of love, loss, and healing.
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Author(s): Shelby Van Pelt
Genre(s): Contemporary
Format(s): Hard Cover
Pages: 360
Source: Library
Reason(s): Book Club
Rating:
Spice:
My Thoughts
I absolutely adored this book REMARKABLY BRIGHT CREATURES. As soon as I started reading it, I could tell it was going to suck me right in. I laughed, I cried, and I mostly smiled as I read this heart-warming story of love, loss, grief, and resilience. I adored Marcellus, the smart, snarky, a little bit cranky, delightful octopus narrator. I especially loved his friendship with Tova, the main human character.
2024 Goals
I had an abysmal reading year and didn’t accomplish any of my goals in 2023. This year, I’d like to read more and, hopefully, my goals will help me.
My goals for 2024 are:
I’ll keep track of my progress on my 2024 Goals & Tracking page.