Spookathon 2018 Wrap-Up

So I stumbled upon this wonderful readathon, and got really excited to participate because I was and still am in the mood for spooky reads right now, so it's a challenge I thought I would be able to complete.

It was created by Lala, and I know this isn't the first year that it has occurred, but I don't know how long it has been going on. It happened from the 15th of October to the 21st, and there were five challenges to complete.

The challenges and the books I had planned to read for the challenges are as follows:

1. Read a Thriller: #Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil

2. Read a Book with Purple on the Cover: Olive and the Backstage Ghost by 

3. Read a Book Not Set in Our Time Period: Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco

4. Read a Book with a Spooky Word in the Title: City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

5. Read a Book with Pictures: Catacomb by Madeleine Roux

The only one that I completed was City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab, and I had started both Olive and the Backstage Ghost and Catacomb.

Review: Sadie by Courtney Summers

Sadie by Courtney Summers

Sadie hasn't had an easy life. Growing up on her own, she's been raising her sister Mattie in an isolated small town, trying her best to provide a normal life and keep their heads above water.

But when Mattie is found dead, Sadie's entire world crumbles. After a somewhat botched police investigation, Sadie is determined to bring her sister's killer to justice and hits the road following a few meagre clues to find him.

When West McCray—a radio personality working on a segment about small, forgotten towns in America—overhears Sadie's story at a local gas station, he becomes obsessed with finding the missing girl. He starts his own podcast as he tracks Sadie's journey, trying to figure out what happened, hoping to find her before it's too late.

Pages: 311

Format: Audiobook

Published By: Wednesday Books/MacMillan Audio

Narrators: Rebecca Soler, Fred Berman, Dan Bittner, Gabra Zackman, and Full Cast

Genre: YA - Mystery, Contemporary

Rating:

✮✮✮✮✮

Review:

I cannot even begin to express how amazing Sadie is. I would highly recommend that you listen to the Audiobook version because there is a full cast, and it's fantastic the way the book is written with a podcast because in the audiobook, it really sounds like real interviews and you will not get that experience when reading the book. It really brings the story to life.

Sadie is told in a dual POV, one which is Sadie's view and the other which is a podcast that happens after the events. Sadie's sister as murdered, and Sadie goes after the killer when justice isn't given for her sister. West McCray, the podcaster, hears about Sadie's story, and follows the story to try to find out what happened to her.

Courtney Summers has created characters that are very real, the world in which Sadie lives is a world in which people live in today. It makes the book easier to relate or just be drawn to. Sadie is filled with darker themes, so be wary of that when you pick up this book.

I will say this book does leave some unanswered questions, but it is very intentional with how the author ends the book, but it works because of how this book is set-up and told. I would highly recommend this book if you are a fan of YA in general, especially if you love Mysteries. I would also highly encourage picking up the audiobook.

Spookathon TBR

So I stumbled upon this wonderful readathon, and got really excited to participate because I'm in the mood for spooky reads right now, so it's a challenge I think I will be able to complete.

It was created by Lala, and I know this isn't the first year that it has occurred, but I don't know how long it has been going on. It is happening from the 15th of October to the 21st, and there are five challenges to complete.

The challenges and the books I am planning to read for the challenges are as follows:

1. Read a Thriller: #Murdertrending by Gretchen McNeil

2. Read a Book with Purple on the Cover: Olive and the Backstage Ghost by 

3. Read a Book Not Set in Our Time Period: Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco

4. Read a Book with a Spooky Word in the Title: City of Ghosts by Victoria Schwab

5. Read a Book with Pictures: Catacomb by Madeleine Roux

Where Have I Been?

For the past few months, I have been AWOL because I had a lot going on in my life. I got a new job in a second shift position which really disrupted my reading schedule, and I have also been dealing with personal health-related concerns in my own life and with my best friend.

So since the end of May/beginning of June, I haven’t read anything which has been very disappointing since reading is something I do to escape from the world and the worlds problems for a few hours to get a breather.

Yesterday, I was finally able to get back into reading, and hopefully will slowly become a little more active on my blog again to start with. This is mostly because I am only able to use my phone while I wait for my new laptop to arrive.

Just a quick little insight into what I plan to read or attempt to read during the month of October are some horror-filled or suspenseful thriller novels starting with Sadie by Courtney Summers. I also plan to finish a MG novel at some point during the month which is the book that got me back into reading.

October TBR

I have not read any books since June, so I have no wrap-up for the previous month.

In the month of October, I am going to try to tackle some of my most anticipated spooky/horror books that I want to read.

Here is a look at the few books that are on the top of my TBR for this month.