Morren Aconite

Some of these books were entertaining, but I’d generally describe my reading in June as underwhelming.

Shy Girl, Mia Ballard

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‘My life, meanwhile, has unraveled slowly, as though it wanted me to feel every thread loosen before it fell apart completely.’

An absolutely unhinged horror novel. I don’t even want to explain what it is about, not to spoil the level of this story’s insanity. Just read it if you like wild premises and fucked-up horror.

Vanishing World, Sayaka Murata

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‘Normality is the creepiest madness there is.’

A dystopian reality where humanity reproduces through artificial means and sex is obsolete. It was an interesting exploration of the concept, but I didn’t like this one as much as Murata’s previous books.

I Leave It Up To You, Jinwoo Chong

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A man wakes up from a two-year coma and has to build his new life from the ground up, re-evaluating his past choices and mistakes. The book is almost what I wanted, but not quite. Not going to lie, I mostly picked this up to read about the sushi restaurant, and I wish we’d spent more time there.

I thought the MC was quite funny at first; however, I grew tired of him as the story progressed due to his overall lack of personality.

Another Fine Mess, Lindy Ryan

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A second instalment in the series about several generations of women who run a mortuary and fight the undead in Texas. I loved the first part, yet found this one a little lacking. The southern vibes are still unparalleled, though.

Freakslaw, Jane Flett

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‘Sometimes the future gets bored of people who clutch too hard to their destinies. Sometimes it tries to fuck with them.’

A book that praises weirdos in the best way possible. I enjoyed the writing, and the characters were distinctive and quirky. The story has a magical vibe, so it was a good read.

You Belong To Me, Hayley Krischer

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A young adult thriller about a girl getting dragged into a wellness/beauty cult by her crush. This started off as mildly entertaining, but I completely lost interest midway through the book. The main character was as bland as oatmeal.