January Wrap Up

 I read a total of 23 books this month.

And starting this year, I will also report on all the books I DNF (did not finish). I DNF 16 books. 

Since this is a long list, I have decided to instead list the books based on their rankings. And I split the DNF pile into two based on why I DNF'd them. 

I put links to full reviews when applicable and if you're interested.

Books I gave 5 stars to:

  1. The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo-full review here.
  2. The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles by Julie Andrews-full review here.
  3. Avatar the Last Airbender: The Bounty Hunter and Tea Brewer by Faith Erin Hicks
  4. Ferris by Kate DiCamillo-full review here. 
  5. My Salty Mary by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows-full review here.
  6. Call the Name of the Night Volume 4 by Tama Mitsuboshi
  7. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volume 3 by Saka Mikami
  8. I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver-full review here
  9. Yotsuba&! Volumes 9 and 10 by Kiyohiko Azuma
Books I gave 4.5 stars to:
  1. The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Volume 2 by Saka Mikami
  2. A Sign of Affection Volume 7 by Suu Morishita
  3. Sakura Saku Volume 4 by Io Sakasaki
  4. Yotsuba&! Volumes 11 and 12 by Kiyohiko Azuma
Books I gave 4 stars to:
  1. Pat of Silver Bush by LM Montgomery. Full review here. 
  2. Courtney Crumrin and the Night Things by Ted Nafieh. Full review here.
  3. The Stolen Key by Margaret Peterson Haddix
  4. Turtle Bread by Kim Joy. Full review here.
  5. Creepy Cat Volumes 1-4 by Cotton Valent. Full review here. 
Books I DNF because I found them boring:
  1. Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith
  2. Honey Lemon Soda by Mayu Murata
  3. Act Cool by Tobly McSmith
  4. Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
  5. The Boy on the Porch by Sharon Creech
  6. Save the Date by Morgan Matson
  7. A Girl who Circumnavigated Fairyland by Cathrynne Valiente
  8. Princess Academy by Shannon Hale
Books I DNF because I wasn't liking the story:
  1. The Henna Wars by Adiba Jaigirdar
  2. Mitch and Amy by Beverly Cleary
  3. One Time by Sharon Creech
  4. One of Our Kind by Nicola Yoon
  5. Forget Me Not by Alyson Derrick
  6. Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me
  7. Hold Still by Nina LaCour
  8. Mao Volume 1 by Rumiko Takahashi

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