| ANIMES I WATCHED IN 2019 |

I managed to finish 10 animes this year, though I did start more than that. I don't know if I will be able to complete all my unfinished anime next year, but I sure hope so.

1. Kuzu no Honkai (7/10)
• This anime was not my cup of tea. It showed a darker side of romance, and it was a bit hard to swallow. However, I appreciate what it was trying to show. Also, the animation was pleasing to the eyes.
2. Mob Psycho 100 (8/10)
• I enjoyed watching this anime. It was quite fun. Seeing Mob's epic power get unleashed was very entertaining to watch. I like seeing Mob try to develop relationships with others. 
3. Usagi Drop (8/10)
• This was such an adorable story about a father-daughter bond. I love seeing their relationship grow each episode. It was simple and refreshing to watch. Just do not try to find out what happens in the manga.
4. Barakamon (10/10)
• I loved watching this. Seeing Handa develop bonds with the children of the village was so fun to watch. He was able to connect to others the way he wasn't able to before. He learned to appreciate life and the simple things that make each day happy. 
5. Mob Psycho 100 II (7.8/10)
• I enjoyed the first season better. It had a more fast-paced story. However, I liked seeing Mob's character development in here. He was able to realize more the bonds he had developed and to not be afraid of himself. He was able to somewhat gain more controls of his powers.
6. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (8.25/10)
• I honestly enjoyed watching this anime. It had a slow world-building, but seeing Rimuru develop bonds with other people and discover how strong he is, was quite fun. I can't wait for future seasons where we can see more of the stronger enemies. 
7. Handa-Kun (5/10)
• LEAST FAVORITE ANIME
• This was such a disappointment. I enjoyed Barakamon a lot, so I hated that watching Handa-Kun made me feel a little stupid. Most of the interactions of Handa's fans club were annoying. There were no character developments, only foolish moments. 
8. Persona 5 (6/10)
• I love the Persona stories so I was disappointed by this. Most of the story was confusing and uninteresting. I did not care for any of the characters at all. I don't remember much of what happened throughout the series. I would probably appreciate it better if I had played the game.
9. Kimetsu no Yaiba (10/10)
• MOST FAVORITE ANIME
• I honestly loved watching this anime. I like the story and the development of each character. I love the brother-sister bond that the anime has shown. Although the anime had slower pacing than what I would have liked, it showed great build-up for the story.
• I love watching the fight scenes between the different demons and demon slayers. The effects were very beautiful to see. 
• I enjoyed watching this so much that I read the manga afterward. I'm updated with the events of the manga, and I can't wait for it to be turned into an anime (I wonder how long will that take).
10. Dan Machi Season 2 (7.5/10)
• I got somewhat annoyed with what the second season gave because nothing much happened. Most of the events felt more like a filler than an actual part of the story. Don't get me wrong, it's still fun, but if you had been waiting for a sequel to the adventures, you'll get disappointed.

| BOOKS I READ IN 2019 |

I almost didn't finish my Goodreads reading challenge this year, but I'm glad I was able to! It was a difficult year, and I was always not in the mood to read books, so finishing 15 was a lot for me. Almost half of the fifteen books were re-reads, but it still counts for me.

I read 4,296 pages across 14 books (I don't know why the last one was not counted on Goodreads' statistics)

SHORTEST BOOK: Homecoming by Richelle Mead (24 pages)
LONGEST BOOK: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead (594 pages)
AVERAGE LENGTH OF BOOKS: 306 pages
MY AVERAGE RATING FOR 2019: 4.5/5

NOTE: Titles with the color blue means that they have individual reviews.

1. The Red Scrolls of Magic by Cassandra Clare (4/5)
• It was nice seeing more of Malec and all of the other characters we know and love from the Shadowhunters series. However, the main story was a bit lacking. It didn't feel as original as her other stories, and some of the events were kind of predictable.
2. Best I've Ever Had by Abbi Glines (3.5/5)
• It was better than the other books in the Sea Breeze and Rosemary Beach crossover. I enjoyed reading it, but the story felt a little rushed. Also, the way the main couple got together felt a little off for me because the foundation of their relationship is purely physical. 
3. Verity by Colleen Hoover (5/5)
• This is my favorite book of the year. I enjoyed reading it a lot. It's full of mystery and twists and turns. It kept me on the edge of my seat, and I sacrificed sleep to finish it. 
4. In An Absent Dream by Seanan McGuire (4.5/5)
• The Goblin Market was such an intriguing world to read about. Lundy was such a complicated, and heartbreaking character to read from. This had similar vibes to the first book, Every Heart a Doorway which made me enjoy it a lot.
5. The Lost World by Cassandra Clare (4/5)
• It was very interesting to know what happened to Ty and Livvy after the events of Queen of Air and Darkness. I'm a bit scared of Livvy and what she can do, but I'm interested to see what would happen next given their current circumstance. 
6. Forever Fallen by Cassandra Clare (4.5/5)
• Reading about the Jace from Thule broke my heart. He went through such a hard time, but it still doesn't excuse what he will do in the future. I'm interested to see how his appearance outside Thule would affect the main characters. 
7. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (4/5)
8. Frostbite by Richelle Mead (5/5)
9. Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead (5/5)
10. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead (5/5)
11. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead (5/5)
12. Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead (5/5)
13. Homecoming by Richelle Mead (4/5)
• For the review about the whole Vampire Academy series, just refer here.
• I loved re-reading about Rose and Lissa's adventures. They could have been more honest with each other and relied on each other better, but I still love their bond. 
• I love the version of the vampires that Richelle Mead has created in this book. They were quite interesting to read about, especially since they have elemental powers. I just wish that their powers could have been used more.
• Rose was such a strong and independent character. Although she can be a bitch at times, you will still love her loyalty and love for others. I loved seeing her romance with Dimitri develop. 
• Adrian is hands-down one of my favorite characters of all time. He was such a precious character, even though he had vices, you can still see how caring he was under neat all his crap. I want to re-read Bloodlines just to see more of him.
14. The Tyrant's Tomb by Rick Riordan (4/5)
• I enjoyed reading this because it had a lot of adventures. It panned out much simpler than what I liked, but it was still a fun read. However, it lacked the emotional impact the previous had, and I did not care for the main villain that much.
15. Regretting You by Colleen Hoover (4/5)
• I liked the mother-daughter bond that this book showed. I was a bit annoyed that their relationship went through such a rough patch only because Morgan wasn't that honest with Clara. I'm sure it was for the story, but it made me want to rip my hair off. I enjoyed reading about their respective relationships. 

FAVORITE BOOK THIS YEAR: Verity by Colleen Hoover