Amanda Reads – August 2017

Happy Labor Day, US residents! And happy Monday to the rest of the world! I read a whole bunch of books last month, so I’m going to keep this intro short so I can dive right in. A reminder of the rating scale (with puppy pictures!):

0 Dogs Petted: DNF, I couldn’t get through this book. It’s not a good day.

1 Dog Petted: It was an okay day. I mean, I got to pet a dog. But it could have been better.

2 Dogs Petted: A solid effort. May recommend.

3 Dogs Petted: A really good day, tbh. Would recommend willingly to friends and family.

4 Dogs Petted: Best day. Will be recommending to all the people.

4+ Dogs Petted: A unicorn of a day! Pet all the dogs! Read this book!

Let’s go!

Compromised in Paradise by Samanthe Beck

Sexy vacation romp – read my full review here!

Rating: 3 dogs petted

Before Everything by Victoria Redel

DNF – read my full review here.

Rating: 0 dogs petted

Ms. Marvel by G. Willow Wilson and Adrian Alphona

What started as a DNF cleanse turned into one of my new favorite things! I can’t wait to read the rest of the series, and will review once I’ve done that!

Rating: 4+ dogs petted

Sovereign by April Daniels

LOVED THIS SEQUEL TO DREADNOUGHT! Read my full review here.

Rating: 4 dogs petted

Make Me Want by Rebecca Brooks

My new favorite contemporary romance book! Read my full review here.

Rating: 4 dogs petted

In Cold Blood by Truman Capote

I know this is a classic, but I was bored to tears. I’ll review this at some point, but right now, I still need some space.

Rating: 2 dogs petted

The Nerd’s Guide to Being Confident by Mark Manson

This was supposed to be funny, I think, but I found it to be arrogant, ableist, and entitled. Will likely never review.

Rating: 1 dog petted

Beasts Made of Night by Tochi Onyebuchi

THIS WORLD! Oh my goodness, I get all gushy just thinking about it. I want more! I want so many more books set here! Read my full review here.

Rating: 4 dogs petted

Wonder Woman Vol. 1: The Lies (Rebirth) by Greg Rucka et al

I’m new to comic books, but it was recommended that I start with this rebirth series for Wonder Woman, and I’m in love. I’ll be reviewing in the next week or two!

Rating: 4 dogs petted

Wonder Woman Vol. 2: Year One (Rebirth) by Greg Rucka et al

My heart is full. I’ll be reviewing all of these together in the next week or two.

Rating: 4 dogs petted

Wonder Woman Vol. 3: The Truth (Rebirth) by Greg Rucka et al

Be still, my heart. Steve Trevor isn’t going anywhere… there’s still another volume on the way.

Rating: 4 dogs petted

Starfish by Akemi Dawn Bowman

I’ll be writing this review this week, but I’m not sure how I’m going to do it. I am still achy in all of my gooey places. I wish this book had existed when I was in high school and college.

Rating: 4+ dogs petted

It was a big month! What did you think of the books I read?

Happy reading, and happy September!

-A.