April 2020 Favorites

Hey folksickles,

Alright, all the goodies I've been enjoying in the month of April :) To be honest I've been testing so many products this past month that nothing comes to mind as a certain favorite when it comes to products so instead I'll take this opportunity to tell you about shows and books I LOVED this month.

All my new homies 💖

1. Somali and the Forest Spirit: I have literally harassed multiple friends to watch this show and I promise it's absolutely worth it. If you remotely like the fantasy genre please consider adding this to your list. It's short, only 12 episodes at half an hour each, so it's quick to get through but the story is gripping. The characters are all written wonderfully and I love nearly each and every one of them. The world design is breathtaking. The story-line is heartwarming and will destroy your feels organ. It's just such a wonderful and, frankly, wholesome anime that you won't regret watching.

And my other new homies 😛

2. Toilet Bound Hanako-Kun: This one's a bit more lighthearted, a show reminiscent of things like Spirited Away, Yu-Gi-Oh, and Madoka Magica (at least in art-style at times) it follows and unlikely group of high school friends as they traverse the boundaries between the human and spirit world. Another one with beautiful character design and an interesting world to delve into, and again short, at 12 episodes.

3. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho: One of my favorite books of all time, a book that is inspirational and the moral of which is to follow your dreams. However, it's not merely about following your dreams, it highlights the importance of the journey as much as the destination; it highlights the importance of the people that are there for you when you want to give up. A beautiful story.

4. Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho: Another book that I genuinely love, despite its dark and heavy theme. I think this book explores the concept of what I can't call anything but "yolo" and taking life too seriously, the detrimental effects of being filled with bitterness. Overall a beautifully written and hopeful book.