January 2021 Wrap-Up
Hi friends! Welcome to my January 2021 Wrap-Up! January was a good reading month for me so I am excited to share some stats with you. Let’s get into it!
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Ring Shout
Author: P. Djeli Clark
Date Finished: January 3rd
Format: Audiobook
Series/Standalone: Standalone
Thoughts: I really enjoyed this novella from P. Djeli Clark. I started listening to his novellas last year and just fell in love with his writing. Ring Shout follows Maryse, a Klu Klux hunter, as she tries to stop the demonic Klu Klux Klan from taking over the world. This book was weird, but also wonderful. If you’re looking for a book that’s trippy, this is it.
Hold Back the Tide
Author: Melinda Salisbury
Date Finished: January 6th
Format: eARC
Series/Standalone: Standalone
Thoughts: I won’t go into too much detail for this one, since I wrote a review about it. I will say that Melinda Salisbury is a genius and she is most definitely one of my favourite authors. This YA horror is perfect for anyone who wants to dive into horror. It’s not that scary (although I didn’t read it at night) and the story is very addictive.
Across the Green Grass Fields
Author: Seanan McGuire
Date Finished: January 19th
Format: Audiobook
Series/Standalone: Series (Wayward Children #6)
Thoughts: It’s no secret that I absolutely love this series. Across the Green Grass Fields doesn’t have much of a plot though, and the ending felt a little rushed. I did enjoy it, but I hope the next book in the series returns to the school.
Perfect on Paper
Author: Sophie Gonzales
Date Finished: January 21st
Format: eARC
Series/Standalone: Standalone
Thoughts: I don’t want to say too much about this one since my review is still to come (look out for it closer to the publication date), but I loved this book. It was light and fluffy while also dealing with some heavy topics. I highly recommend it.
The Dragon Republic
Author: R.F. Kuang
Date Finished: January 24th
Format: Paperback
Series/Standalone: Series
Thoughts: I have many thoughts about this book. While I really enjoyed it, the middle dragged a bit and there wasn’t much character development from Rin, but the story is just so good. No one in this book is a good guy or a bad guy (depending on your perspective) and I love grey characters.
Empress of Salt and Fortune 
Author: Nghi Vo
Date Finished: January 30th
Format: Audiobook
Series/Standalone: Series
Thoughts: I read this one the recommendation of a friend and I really enjoyed it. It was hard to get into at first, the names confused me and I wasn’t sure where we were. Once I got into it I really started to enjoy the story, and the ending really surprised me. I’m definitely reading more from this author.
A Universe of Wishes by Dhonielle Clayton (ed)
Author: Dhonielle Clayton (ed)
Date Finished: January 31st
Format: eARC
Series/Standalone: Standalone
Thoughts: This anthology is filled with diverse short stories that made me laugh and cry. My review will come a bit later this month, so keep an eye out. If you’re looking for good short stories, this book has them.
There you have it, my January 2021 Wrap Up! How did your reading month go?
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Some really great sounding reads here. Looks like you had a good start to your reading year.
You read some fab books that all had great covers. Here’s hoping that February is as good.
I am so happy you enjoyed your reads. A Universe Of Wishes is on my TBR and I can’t wait to get to it. Happy reading!! <3
Quite a few on this list grabbed my attention and I was pleased to see your positive thoughts on them!
Looks like you had a fabulous wedding month. January went very well for me after a difficult November and December.
You had a great reading month. I didn’t do so bad myself. Hope February will be just as good.
Happy reading!
Great wrap up! I have A Universe of Wishes on my TBR and I’m glad to see you enjoyed it!