So finally, the month is coming to an end, and I'm proud of myself this time, to be honest. Unlike last month, I managed to finish four books this time! Which means that I've finished half of my reading challenge for this year! Let me tell you about what I've read.
Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson
I read this book when I was admitted in the hospital (don't worry, just an endoscopy). Honestly, I bought this book because I found a new kind of love for Colin Firth (refer to Kingsman) and I was thinking of watching the movie, but I found the book in one of my trips to the bookstore. Honestly, I didn't really except anything to wow me, but it sorta did. I mean, while I saw the plot twist coming, I didn't expect it to be presented that way. It's a good pass-time book. I suggest you read it if you like mystery and suspense (though I guess it isn't much in this book. Haha!)
The Hidden Light of Objects by Mai Al-Nakib
A collection of short stories set in Kuwait or about Kuwaities. I borrowed a copy of this book from my German professor since he had a mini-library in his office and I was very excited about it. The book is simply beautiful. It's brutally honest and beautifully written. There were stories where I was so shocked from the content, but then I realized that it's okay to have this in a book about Kuwait. I mean, seriously, someone has to say it someday. Where am I going with this? Well, I recommend this book to people who want a boost of creativity.
Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles #1) by Marissa Meyer
Yet another YA dystopian series. *sighs* If this is what's making money nowadays, I should probably write a YA series and rebel against the government. Anyway, sorry, about Cinder; it's a futuristic take on Cinderella, in which she's a cyborg mechanic in New Beijing (I know, it's cool) and Prince Kai who's going to ascend to the throne. What I like about this book is how the romance is not really forced on you. I like Cinder, she's not annoying like other YA protagonists. The story flows nicely and doesn't stall with necessary over-the-top descriptions. If you like YA series, The Lunar Chronicles so far are three books, the fourth coming out this year. All of them have fairy tale characters (Scarlet has Red Riding Hood, Cress has Rapunzel, and it's obvious who Winter has.)
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenez
Warning: this book contains homosexual content, so if you're sensitive to the subject, I suggest you don't read. Also maybe some spoilers.
About 15-year-old Aristotle who meets 15-year-old Dante at the public pool, where the latter suggested he would teach him how to swim. Then blooms a beautiful friendship. While reading the first 100 pages, I was asking myself "are they gay?" and "they have to be gay". I asked the girl who got me the book and she said "Dante is". I got the book thinking that it was about friendship, and it is, but I wasn't expecting the relationship. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind such content, really. It was actually very cute, I have to admit. I have a love/hate relationship with the way this book was written, though. On the one hand, it's very straightforward and not too deep, but on the other, the dialogue bothers me a little. But that didn't stop me from finishing the book in three days! It's a very adorable and short.
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