📚 april reads
got into the biggest slump in april because i couldn’t find any reads to get into. turned to manga (discovered obscuredslimepages) & finished the demon slayer series.
reads:
✦ the truth about ruby cooper (3⭐️) by liz nugent
✦ the fourth monkey (4⭐️) by j.d. barker
✦ little secrets (4.5⭐️) by jennifer hillier
✦ darling girls (4.5⭐️) by sally hepworth
✦ every last secret (3⭐️) by a.r. torre
✦ the crash (2⭐️) by freida mcfadden
✦ a flicker in the dark (3⭐️) by stacy willingham
✦ you shouldn’t have come here (3⭐️) by jeneva rose (technically finished on may 1st but fit this in for the 4x2 layout 🫢)
dnf:
✦ all her fault by andrea mara
✦ appetite for innocence by lucinda berry
✦ on a quiet street by seraphina nova glass
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During my reading slump in April, I realized how important it is to diversify my reading choices. Manga like Demon Slayer offered a refreshing break from novels and kept me engaged with its unique storytelling and artwork. I highly recommend exploring manga if you find yourself stuck or uninspired by traditional books. Additionally, while selecting books, I found that reading reviews and star ratings helped balance my expectations. For example, 'The Fourth Monkey' and 'Darling Girls' stood out with high ratings and kept me hooked, while others like 'The Crash' didn’t quite meet my expectations. Learning to identify what grips you personally is key to overcoming a reading slump. If you’re experiencing a slump, try setting smaller reading goals and mixing genres. Personal favorites can come from unexpected places, just like I discovered during April. Sharing with a community, like the #lemon8bookclub, also motivated me to keep up the reading streak. It turned reading into a fun and social experience that reignited my passion.