Hi friends, it’s time for another monthly wrap up!
While I read more than I did in September, I feel like October was rougher book-wise for me. While I’m typing this post (10.30.19) I feel so slumpy and I hate it. If you notice, I read so many mangas this month and that’s because it’s the only thing that really held my attention. I’m happy to say that with all the manga I’ve read, the Manga Wrap up will be included here!
With that being said, I did read some books that I loved. Foul is Fair and The Female of the Species are books dedicated to rape culture and I think everyone should read them. I also found a new favorite manga series, Happy Marriage. It is mature so make sure you can handle that. Without further ado, let’s get into my wrap up of October!
Best Book Read
Foul is Fair by Hannah Capin
Least Favorite Book
War by Laura Thalassa
Now before we jump into books, let’s talk about music and TV.
Music
I had been anticipating the debut of SuperM for what feels like forever. So of course, I couldn’t help but listen to the mini album all month. While there are less than 10 songs here, they have become my third favorite band. SM Entertainment really knew what they were doing when they put all of these talented guys together in this group.
TV
I have been watching and obsessing over My ID is Gangnam Beauty. I have had this on my watchlist for quite some time and I’m so glad that I finally sat down to watch it. I’m only 5 episodes in (I forgot how long kdrama episodes are) but I can’t wait to see how this turns out.
Books
Now to the main reason of this post, the books! This month I’ve read 11 books, 15 erotic romance novellas, and 30 mangas.
Any title that has a * next to it means that it’s coming up in the next few weeks 🙂
5 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
My Gold by C.M. Steele
Happy Marriage Vol. 4
Ao Haru Ride Vol. 4
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 1
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 2
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 10
4 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Shadows by Kristen Proby | Review
The Deepest Root by Miranda Asebedo | Review
The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis | review
Foul is Fair by Hannah Capin *
The Major’s Welcome Home by Tessa Bailey |Review
Fake Date by Monica Murphy *
Knight by Kristen Ashley | Review
Sweet as Candy by Tory Baker
Trick or Treat by Haven Rose
Splash into Love by Nora Haley
Stone by C.M. Steele
Wearing Him Down by Jessa Kane
Possessive Boss Next Door by Flora Madison
Mars Vol. 1
Happy Marriage?! Vol. 1
Happy Marriage?! Vol. 3
Ao Haru Ride Vol. 1
Ao Haru Ride Vol. 2
Ao Haru Ride Vol. 3
Ao Haru Ride Vol. 5
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 3
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 5
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 6
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 7
Ao-Chan Can’t Study Vol. 3
3 Stars ⭐⭐⭐
Sexy Dare by Carly Phillips | Review
Kiss Me Tonight by Emma Hart
Leave Me Breathless by Jodi Ellen Malpas | review
Kaiju Girl Caramelise Vol. 1
Vampire Bait by Olivia T. Tucker
Daddy’s Sweet Girl by Laylah Roberts | Goodreads Review
His Type by Bella B. Wilde
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 4
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 8
Happy Marriage?! Vol. 2
Kaiju Girl Caramelise Vol. 1
Ao-Chan Can’t Study Vol. 1
Ao-Chan Can’t Study Vol. 2
Ao-Chan Can’t Study Vol. 4
Ao-Chan Can’t Study Vol. 5
Ao-Chan Can’t Study Vol. 6
Ao-Chan Can’t Study Vol. 7
Ao-Chan Can’t Study Vol. 8
2 Stars ⭐⭐
War by Laura Thalassa | Review
The Nanny Rules by Melynda Price | Goodreads Review
Falling for my Nemesis by Peyton Cross
Possessive Mountain Man by Flora Madison
One Lick by Jaye Diamond
Kimi ni Todoke Vol. 9
Manga Wrap Up
Happy Marriage?! by Maki Enjoji – If we are friends on Goodreads then you know that I have been obsessed with each volume of this series that I read. 4/10 VOLUMES
Ao Haru Ride by Io Sakisaka – My best friend Sarah loves this anime/series and I finally got around to reading them since they are translating the manga to English. I love these characters and they MUST be protected at all cost! 5/13 VOLUMES
Kimi ni Todoke by Karuho Shiina – This is another one of those series that I always heard about but never picked up. I’m pretty far into the series now and while I do like it, some things have gotten on my nerves. Especially the miscommunication! I heard that once they finally get together it goes downhill so I might read a few more volumes so I can determine that on my own. 10/30 VOLUMES
Kaiju Girl Caramelise by Spica Aoki – This was a series that I was looking forward to since I enjoyed the author’s work previously. While the artwork was cute, the story itself was just meh to me. I might pick the second volume when it releases next month but it’s not high on my list. 1/- VOLUMES (series is ongoing)
I don’t know what it was about October. I felt slumpy several times, too. I hope November is better reading wise for you.
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I agree. October seemed to be hard for a lot of bloggers. Maybe the time change?
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Maybe. Or maybe it’s the books that were released?
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I love the format for this wrap up! I’m sorry October was kind of skimpy for you. I read The Female of the Species in August and I loved it too. Hope November is better!
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Thank you so much, Merline! That means alot because you know I love your blog images and format.
The Female fo the Species really wowed me! I kind of want to pick up something else by the author
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Looks like you had a good month! I hope Novembe ris even better!
(www.evelynreads.com)
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Thank you! How was your October?
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I had an okay month 🙂 Quite some 2 stars, but also some new favourites!
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that’s awesome! I hope you find more new favorites this month!
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October was such a hard reading month for me too somehow! I love your wrap up though 🙂
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Thanks! I wonder what it was about October that made it so rough for so many people.
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Great wrap up, I hope you have a brilliant November 💜😀
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Thank you so much! I hope you have one as well!
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You’re welcome and thanks 💜😀
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Well Kayla it was far from a bad month!
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Thank you, Sophie!😊 How was yours?
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Oh wow, so much manga!! That’s awesome!! I’ve truly been wanting to read more, especially as it’s getting harder and harder to read full-length novels with school. I’m glad you had such a good month!! What’s your favorite song off of Super M’s album?
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I feel like I breathed manga in October lol! I can understand the hardness to read full length novels. It always happens to be this time of year.
How can you make pick one song on the SuperM album?! lol I would have to go with No Manners. What about you?
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Now I have some new ones to add to my TBR thanks to you lol!😂
True that! I think that No Manners is my favorite too, although I really like I Can’t Stand the Rain a lot as well!
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you will have to tell me what mangas you pick up!
I love Can’t Stand the Rain as well. Esepcially the beat of the song!
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I totally will!
And yes, super good. And for some reason it totally slipped my mind but I LOVE 2 Fast. Baekhyun’s vocals are everything.
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OMG yes! Now I to go listen to it! Baekhyun’s vocals are 🔥
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YES he’s my bias honestly!
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That’s awesome! I can see why. That voice!
Taeyong is my bias.
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That’s cool!! He’s amazing XD
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I love him so much. Maybe not his new haircut lol
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You had a great month! I am glad you liked Foul is Fair. It wasn’t for me.
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I really enjoyed it. I couldn’t stop reading about her getting on revenge on these guys.
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After your War review, I’m just ignoring it as it stares at me from kindle. I don’t want to be disappointed right now!
This is an awesome reading month though! It’s so cool to see how your love of manga has grown over the last year. Glad to see that you found something you really love!
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Haha, give a read! So many people have enjoyed it so you might as well.
And your comment about my love of manga made my day. I am so thankful that I fell in love with the genre.
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Wow, you’ve read so many mangas! I haven’t watched Gangnam Beauty yet but I’m glad you’re enjoying it! I’m currently watching Flower Crew Joseon Marriage Agency and so far, I’m really loving it.
Hope you have a great November! 🙂
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Mangas have been my saving grace this month. You must watch Gangnam Beauty. I have cried and smiled so far. I will have to look up Flower Crew on Viki and see what it’s about!
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There’s honestly something in the air because I had the SAME Feeling about October! I read a decent amount but larger felt meh and found it hard to focus. I am glad you were able to read a lot of manga, though! It’s still reading! It counts! I hope November is better to you, love!
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Manga has been my saving grace! I’m always so grateful to the genre.
And October was just slump city. I hope with all the christimas releases coming up that it will keep me excited to read.
I wish you a great reading month, Kaleena!
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You had such an amazing reading month! I think I’m going to look into some of these titles especially the manga ones!
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Do it! Especially Ao Haru Ride!
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Time to go top the manga webs!
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