Title: The Only Girl in Town
Author: Ally Condie
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 322
Length: 6h 36m
Narrator: Elena Rey
Rating:
My Thoughts
As always, Ally’s writing is a joy to read. She has such a poetic and lyrical way of expressing what she wants to write. I was very surprised by the actual story. I had trouble choosing a genre because of that. THE ONLY GIRL IN TOWN wasn’t what I was expecting at all. Despite my surprise, I soon found myself all in as I experienced July’s story and her effort to figure out what was going on around her. I found the story to be immersive and a beautiful take on how depression, loneliness, disappointment, and the inevitable changes in our relationships can affect our thinking and choices.
October 2023 Wrap-Up
Books Read
Stats
October
Books Read: 2
Rereads: 0
Pages Read: 644
Average Rating: 4.3
Year-to-Date
Books Read: 10
Rereads: 2
Pages Read: 3,949
Average Rating: 4.2
Meet Me At The Lake
Author: Carley Fortune
Genre: Romance
Format: Audio
Pages: 322
Length: 10h 2m
Narrator: A.J. Bridel
Rating:
My Thoughts
I adored Carley Fortune’s debut, EVERY SUMMER AFTER, so I was super excited to read MEET ME AT THE LAKE, and I wasn’t disappointed. I loved Fern and Will’s story. I loved the premise of them getting a second chance at love. Even though MEET ME AT THE LAKE is mostly fluff, there’s some meat to the story too thanks to the inclusion of how mental illness and the loss of a loved one can mess with our plans and intentions. It made the characters and story feel more real.
The Only Girl In Town
Author: Ally Condie
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult
Format: Audio
Pages: 322
Length: 6h 36m
Narrator: Elena Rey
Rating:
My Thoughts
As always, Ally’s writing is a joy to read. She has such a poetic and lyrical way of expressing what she wants to write. I was very surprised by the actual story. I had trouble choosing a genre because of that. THE ONLY GIRL IN TOWN wasn’t what I was expecting at all. Despite my surprise, I soon found myself all in as I experienced July’s story and her effort to figure out what was going on around her. I found the story to be immersive and a beautiful take on how depression, loneliness, disappointment, and the inevitable changes in our relationships can affect our thinking and choices.
September 2023 Wrap-Up
Books Read
Stats
October
Books Read: 2
Rereads: 1
Pages Read: 970
Average Rating: 4.5
Year-to-Date
Books Read: 8
Rereads: 2
Pages Read: 3,305
Average Rating: 4.1
Radical Love
Author: Zachary Levi
Genre: Memoir, Non-Fiction
Format: Audio
Pages: 202
Length: 6h 21m
Narrator: Zachary Levi
Rating:
My Thoughts
I’ve wanted to read Zachary Levi’s memoir, RADICAL LOVE, for a long time now. I’m so glad I decided to read it because it was amazing! I listened to the audiobook because Levi narrates and talks about his struggles with depression, suicidal ideation, and his feelings of worthlessness. The memoir was raw, emotional, uplifting, and hopeful. It helped remind me that none of us are alone and there’s always help when we need it. I’m glad he sought help during his darkest moments, started the healing process of managing his mental health and forgiving the abuse he suffered at the hands of his parents.