January is typically a great reading month for me, but that was certainly not the case this year. Unfortunately, my reading is off to a bad start in 2020. I only completed two books last month, mainly due to me getting sick for the last week and a half of January. Nonetheless, I wanted to share what I did read with you so that I can chronicle my reading as part of the #MyYearofRereading Project. While I may not have read much, I absolutely adore the two books I was able to complete.
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The two books I read in the month of January are The Eternity Cure and The Forever Song, both by Julie Kagawa. These are the second and third books in the Blood of Eden trilogy. I first read this series back in 2014, and I was due for a reread. If you enjoy young adult dystopian novels, I highly recommend this series. Julie Kagawa puts a spin on the typical dystopian plot by adding vampires to the mix. Our protagonist is Allie, a poor teenager who grew up in the Fringe of a vampire city. One night, Allie is attacked by a group of Rabids. A vampire named Kanin happens to be nearby, and he gives her a choice: either die by the Rabids or become a vampire herself. Even though Allie has always hated vampires, she decides to become one herself. What follows is an epic adventure filled with everything from a sweet romance to bloody scenes right out of a horror movie.
I’m so glad I finally made the time to reread this series. I will say that I wasn’t in love with the writing style this second time around. It did feel a bit young to me, and a bit cheesy as well. That being said, I love the Blood of Eden trilogy because of the characters and the adventure aspect. Kagawa is able to cover so much ground in three books. It’s amazing to see how much each of the characters develop over time, and I especially love the evolution of my favorite villain, Jackal. His snarky comments and bad boy attitude are hilarious!
In the end, while I am disappointed I did not read more in January, I’m happy that I got to reread a favorite series of mine. I was able to read two books for the #MyYearofRereading Project to kickstart the year, and I haven’t added any new books to my collection. I hope that in February I can read a bit more, and try to catch up on my Goodreads goal.