What I Read in April 2020.
This was an odd reading month for me! Quarantine makes things weird and it’s hard to concentrate. I read a book that took me forever to get through (and probably should have just quit it) and then liked two books so much that I had a hard time finding something to read after. I’m reading two books at once right now which is usually a huge NO for me, but I’m rolling with it!
While I’m keeping my reviews here on the blog, remember that you can follow my goodreads account with what I’m reading, so you can see what I read in real time.
You can find my reading lists here and previous What I Read posts here. I’d love to hear below what you read this month!
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What I Read in April 2020
Matchmaking for Beginners – 3.5 stars
I didn’t know what to read after finishing Oona last month, so I went with this on the recommendation of many of you! I really liked it. It is a cute story of a girl who meets her fiancé’s aunt that is a matchmaker… and she realizes they have a lot in common. It was a little slow for me in spots and I felt like the ending came somewhat abruptly. And I reeeeallly didn’t like the fiancé and what happened in the house with that situation. But overall, I did like the story a lot!
Love and Other Words – 4 stars
I really loved this one. Someone recommenced this to me on an instagram live and I am so glad I read it. I love a good blast-from-the-past romance trope! The story alternates between past and present. It follows a girl who loses her mother (not a spoiler, this is on the jacket summary!) and how she meets her best friend turned first love. It’s a story of reconnection and I just loved it!
All I Ask – 3 stars
I liked this book. Shocker – it’s another romance troupe where old (almost) loves reconnect. Clearly I have a thing for these. The story follows both characters who were high school friends, in other relationships and ended up having daughters around the same time. I didn’t love how the parent/child drama played out in this, especially with some of the bullying. But I did find it to be an easy read and in general, liked it.
You Deserve Each Other – 2.5 stars
I was so sure I would love this book. The story follows a couple who is engaged to be married but they actually sort of… hate each other? It’s odd. The writing is so funny and sarcastic, but it was almost a little too over the top and hard for me to follow. The characters were just SO UNLIKEABLE that I could barely get through it! I almost put this book down multiple times. The last quarter of the book redeemed itself slightly, hence the 2.5 stars, but I just didn’t enjoy this as much as I thought I would.
The Happy Ever After Playlist – 5 stars
LOVED LOVED LOVED. I loved this book so much. The story follows a girl (actually a character from the Friend Zone, the author’s novel from last summer, but you don’t have to have read that one) who is trying to get over the death of her fiancé. One day, she rescues a dog from the middle of the street and starts texting and calling the dog’s owner and the story goes from there. It is so cute. I actually haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since I finished! Loved it so much. I’ve had a hard time finding something else to read that sucks me in since.
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6 Comments on “What I Read in April 2020.”
Have you read The Thousandth Floor trilogy? It’s a little YAish but it’s like futuristic Gossip Girl. I devoured the series and I think you’ll like it too, I mean life in 2120?? Insane!
“Love and Other Words” was so good — I’ve read it twice. And it led me to all of the authors’ other books. I like them because they’re easy to read and have that romantic element, but also are well-written, have interesting characters and tell a good story. I loved “My Favorite Half-Night Stand” too (I think that’s what it’s called — when I read on my Kindle, I can never remember the title!) Thanks for the recs!
OMG, I BOUGHT “You deserve each other” after reading great reviews, and I couldn’t agree more – they’re not likeable, they’re not fully fleshed out as characters, and their redemption arc doesn’t make sense – what motivates it? Couldn’t agree. more.
SO excited for your book club!
Omg yay! I’m so glad you read and loved Love and Other Words. I’m the one who recommended it and I couldn’t have loved it more myself :)
Thanks for reviewing!
Kitchen Utensils
OK, thank you so much for sharing these lists. I think I mentioned, but I come back like 100 times and read your lists, and always silently nod my head in agreement! Can’t wait to read!