I managed to read a total of eight books in the month of March. I pleased with that because I did find myself edging towards a reading slump, but somehow I managed to avoid it and still read quite a few books. Mostly I read book that were sent to me from publishers, so you can expect reviews for all them in the next couple of weeks. I enjoyed all the books I read this month, and I managed to read quite a few books from authors who I haven’t read anything by them before.
Below is my thoughts and ratings for all the books I read in March-
King’s Cage by Victoria Aveyard
After re-reading Red Queen and Glass Sword in February, I wanted to try and read King’s Cage in March while the story was still fresh in my mind. It had come to the last week of march and I was struggling to find time to read it, so instead I downloaded the audiobook and listened to it. I managed to listen to this in two sittings. It was brilliant and I think this could be my favourite book of the series. The only downside is now having to wait until next year for the next book.
Review coming soon
I rated this book 5/5 stars
The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel
This book was sent to me to review, and I was very excited to start this because I have seen it everywhere on Twitter, and everyone was saying how good it was. I have to say that it has to be one the most dark and disturbing books I have ever read, but it kept me glued to every page.
I rated this book 5/5 stars
Hekla’s Children by James Brogden
This was another dark and creepy book that I read this month, that was sent to me to review by the publisher. I started to read this at night and it did genuinely scare me a little while reading. I loved the story, it was something different from what I normally read and I didn’t find the plot boring or dull.
Review coming soon
I rated this book 4/5 stars
Phantom Limbs by Paula Garner
I was sent this book for review from the publisher, and I am so glad I did because it is such a great contemporary story. I didn’t know too much about the before starting, which I liked doing when I read contemporary books because I like to learn about the characters as I am reading. Once I started this book I found it very difficult to put down and I managed to finish it in a couple of days.
Review coming soon
I rated this book 4/5 stars
Gilded Cage by Vic James
This is the book I was most excited to read in March, and it took a lot of will power to not read it right at the beginning of the month. I have had this book on my self for a while and I was itching to start it. Now I have finished it, it was worth the wait, I loved it. It was exciting, gripping, full of magic and written beautifully. I cant wait to read the sequel.
Review coming soon
I rated this book 5/5 stars
Relics by Tim Lebbon
Again this was another book that had some dark and somewhat creepy elements to its story. I loved the concept of the story and the characters, I found myself reading for hours without evening knowing it. Thank you for the publisher for sending me a copy because I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Review coming soon
I rated this book 4/5 stars
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
After seeing the trailer for the Netflix series I was intrigued and wanted to read the book before bingeing on the series. I loved the format of the book and the way the story was told. I was hooked in the beginning, then towards the middle I did find myself getting a little bored, then at the end I was hooked again. I will still be giving the series a watch though because the trailer made this book look amazing.
Review coming soon
I rated this book 4/5 stars
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
I was kindly sent this book for review from the publisher, and as soon as it got delivered I started reading it. There has been a lot of hype surrounding this book and I was a little frightened that it wouldn’t live up to it, but it definitely does. I can see this book still being talked about many years from now because it is going to stick with many readers.
Review coming soon
I rated this book 5/5 stars
Book of the Month
The book of the month for March is a tough choice because there were quite a few to choose from, but in the end I decided to go with Gilded Cage by Vic James. From the very first page I loved this book. The story is different, exciting and very intriguing, which makes me think that this is going to be an amazing series. If you want to read a book that has a new and original take on magic, with interesting characters, that’s all beautifully written, then Gilded Cage is a must read.
Mike Reads 