two friends and too many books
**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of Manga Classics: Sense and Sensibility by Stacy King through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.
Manga Classics: Sense and Sensibility by Stacy King is a manga adaptation of the classic novel Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen. I rated it four stars on Goodreads. It was published on August 9, 2016.
**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of The Hideaway by Pam Smy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.
The Hideaway by Pam Smy is an illustrated contemporary fantasy novel. It’s mostly based in reality with some supernatural elements. The story is about a young boy who runs away from home because his mother is in an abusive relationship and he can’t handle it anymore. I rated it 5 stars on Goodreads. It is set to publish on September 2nd, 2021.
**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of Manga Classics Romeo and Juliet by Stacy King through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this opportunity.
Manga Classics Romeo and Juliet by Stacy King is a graphic novel adaptation of William Shakespeare’s classic play Romeo and Juliet. It tells the story of two young star crossed lovers from feuding families. It was published on May 25th, 2018. I rated it five stars on GoodReads.
**Disclaimer: I received a free copy of The Count of Monte Cristo by Stacy King through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for this opportunity.
Manga Classics: The Count of Monte Cristo by Stacy King is a graphic novel adaptation of the classic novel The Count of Monte Cristo. It tells the story of a young man who is badly wronged by people who want what he has and consequently he swears his revenge. It was published on April 1st, 2017. I rated it 4 stars on GoodReads.
**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Astra by Cedar Bowers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.
Astra by Cedar Bowers is an adult debut contemporary/literary fiction novel. It tells the story of a woman named Astra but not through her perspective but from the perspective of the people around her who play a significant role in her life. I rated it five stars on Goodreads. It was published on June 1st, 2021.
**Disclaimer: I received a free advanced reader’s copy of Star Beasts by Stephanie Young through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this opportunity.
Star Beasts by Stephanie Young is a children’s/middle grade science fiction graphic novel. It features a cast of animal characters whose task is to protect the Earth from dangerous interstellar threats. It is set to be published on August 17th, 2021. I rated it 4 stars on Goodreads.
**Disclaimer: I received a free early access copy of Cheer Up by Crystal Fraser and Val Wise through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to them and to the publisher for this opportunity.
Cheer Up by Crystal Fraser and Val Wise is a YA contemporary graphic novel. It’s about Bebe and Annie who are former friends but reconnect when Annie joins the cheerleading squad. It deals with some serious issues, but also features a very sweet romance. It is set to be published on August 10th, 2021. I rated it 5 stars on Goodreads.
In July I read 23 books. I felt a little bit slumpy this month, but it’s still a pretty good amount of books read. I read some pretty good books too so I can’t complain. You’ll find everything I read and hauled this month below the cut.