February Wrap Up + March TBR List!

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Mar 4, 2021
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Hello, fellow readers! Welcome to the That Weird Writer Blog… Today I wanted to discuss the books I read this past month. I also wanted to give you an idea of what I’ll be reading in March. I have big plans for this month. Let’s get right into it!

February Reads

Sadly, I only got through two books in February, but I still wanted to share them with you. They were enjoyable reads.

Morning Star by Pierce Brown

If you’ve been following me on Instagram or Goodreads, you’ll know I’ve been reading the Red Rising series. Morning Star is the final book in the original trilogy. This book was my favorite one in the series. The character arcs in this trilogy are phenomenal, especially in this final book. Morning Star has the same witty dialogue, unpredictable plot, problematic world, and fan-favorite characters I fell in love with in the first two books.

The overarching plot line of the series was wrapped up beautifully. I could not have imagined a better ending to this original trilogy, and I plan to read the sequels sometime this spring. If you want to hear more of my thoughts on this series, the review will be located at the bottom of this post. Please note that the review contains spoilers.

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

I read this book for my literature class and it pleasantly surprised me. I’m not a huge Shakespeare fan. A lot of his plays are repetitive and the language always gives me trouble. His comedies always make me smile though and Much Ado About Nothing was not an exception. (Small warning: I will be spoiling a few things, so if you’re going to read this play, skip to my March TBR.)

My two favorite things about this play were: 1. Benedick and Beatrice and 2. The tragic undertones the story possesses. Benedick and Beatrice were a modern couple in my mind. They weren’t overly infatuated with each other as a majority of the characters involved in Shakespeare’s other romances tend to be. I found their banter truly entertaining. The development of their relationship gave the reader something to root for and added some humor to what was otherwise a serious and tragic storyline.

Much Ado About Nothing is not your classic Shakespearean comedy. It has some characteristics of a tragedy. These characteristics are most noticeable when you examine the darker themes the play explores: deceit, grief, vengeance, and public shaming. The humorous dialogue, combined with the tragic themes, makes the play a brilliant combination of comedy and utter misfortune.

March TBR List

The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde

I’ve already started this book, and I’m enjoying it so far. I just hit a momentous turning point in the story. I think Dorian’s “second personality” is about to be unleashed. I look forward to sharing my thoughts in next month’s wrap up.

A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens

A Tale of Two Cities is a classic I’ve been meaning to read for the longest time. I adore stories set during the French Revolution (someday I’m going to force myself to read Les Miserables with its intimidating size). The characters in this story are super intriguing. I could see this book becoming a new favorite classic of mine.

King of Scars by Leigh Bardugo

I haven’t read a fantasy book since last year, which is uncommon based on my reading tastes. Leigh Bardugo is one of my favorite authors of all time. I’ve read all of her books except for King of Scars. This story is set in the Grishaverse. From my understanding, the book jumps between three main point of view characters: Zoya, Nikolai, and Nina. (These three were secondary characters in her other series.) The sequel to this book comes out later this month, so I have to finish it before Rule of Wolves is released.

1984 by George Orwell

This is another classic I plan to read in March. I’ve been told certain elements in this book are coming true. I look forward to reading 1984 so I can judge the story, and its similarities to present times, for myself.

A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins

Lastly, A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. There are a lot of mixed reviews on this story. I’m intrigued by the idea of the book. President Snow was not an incredibly developed character in the original trilogy, but I look forward to learning more about him in this novel.

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It’s been a pleasure writing for you, and until next time—stay weird and stay writing. - Lexi