June's favorites and July's plans!

Okay, so I missed May. But in my defense, May is always a hectic month because of school ending and final shows and whatnot. But here we are, at the end of June, and it's time for some favorites! I have two books, one song, and a miscellaneous item of the month. Here we go: 

Books

I read a big of four books this month, but two in particular stuck out to me. 

The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness is the second book of the Chaos Walking trilogy, and man was this a roller coaster. This is the first time you get a narrative in Viola's perspective, and I wasn't prepared for the first time of her appearance as narrator. It's riveting, and of course the pacing was phenomenal as always. One plot twist early on in the book had me stunned, but that's all I'm saying about it. 

The Dark Prophecy by Rick Riordan is the second book of the Trials of Apollo series. It picks right up after the second book, which I love. Apollo as the narrator is funny, witty, and very insightful. The first time I read the first book I wasn't thrilled, but I gave it a second chance. Boy, am I glad I did. I cannot wait for the third now. I absolutely adore Waystation, and the idea of the building being alive. And the return of my favorite character from the Seven. Yes. Thank you, Uncle Rick. 

Music

Flaws by Bastille has had me hooked for the past two weeks. I originally found this song from a Voltron Klance animatic (shut up), and ever since it's the go-to song when I first get in my car. It has an amazing electronic beat to it, and his voice is to die for. I highly recommend any of his music. 

Misc.

Being the curious person I am, I saw a small paper bundle at Hot Topic with My Neighbor Totoro all over it. Obviously, it was imported from Japan, since there was zero English on it. Also, it was expensive for a box about the size of my entire thumb. But I bought it anyways. Turns out, it was a small crystal cut into the shape of Totoro, and there's multiple colors and meanings behind them (but the meanings and whatnot were in Japanese so I have no clue). Will I go back and buy another? Probably. 

So that's my June Faves! Quickly, onto a few July plans:

TBR 

I plan to read six books this month! Crazy, I know, but I'm determined. What they are yet, I can't say. 

Music

I plan to listen to the entire soundtracks of The Great Comet and Come From Away. Yikes. Wish me luck.