Back in March, I read Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston, and it is quite probably my favorite read of the year. Not long after, I went to the bookstore and picked up One Last Stop, because I needed to read more McQuiston, and I finally got around to reading it. If you…… Continue reading Book Review: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston (St. Martins)
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Characters I’d Name My Children After
It’s probably a bad idea to name your kids after fictional characters, but it’s also something I would totally do. I say that now because I don’t have kids, of course. But if I did, and didn’t want them to be bullied, but wanted them to be named after some badass characters…I think these would…… Continue reading Characters I’d Name My Children After
Book Review: On the Come Up by Angie Thomas (Balzer + Bray)
A few years ago I read The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas and was absolutley blown away. So, back in January when I went to Myopic Books in Chicago and found a used copy of On the Come Up, I knew it was fate telling me to read it. I finally got around to…… Continue reading Book Review: On the Come Up by Angie Thomas (Balzer + Bray)
Book List: Refugee Stories
Diversity matters. Representation matters. Part of the reason we read is to build empathy and understanding. We try to see what it’s like to be in someone else’s shoes. But we also love seeing when someone like us is in the books we love. Here are some books about refugees and their stories. The Girl…… Continue reading Book List: Refugee Stories
Book Review: The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Orbit)
The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdulla (published by Orbit) was my June Book of the Month choice and it seems I’m on a bit of a Persian mythology kick this month. Chelsea Abdulla is an American-Kuwaiti writier who grew up in Kuwait, and thus very familiar with the desert creatures and mythology she writes about.…… Continue reading Book Review: The Stardust Thief by Chelsea Abdullah (Orbit)
Book List: Small Town Romance
Because who can resist a love story in a little town? It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey Genre: Romance Average Goodreads Rating: 4.09 Piper is rich, influential, and a known wild child. After her rooftop party gets out of control, her stepfather decides enough is enough and sends Piper and her sister to run…… Continue reading Book List: Small Town Romance
Book Review: This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi (Harper)
I received This Woven Kingdom in LitJoy Crate, and this edition is absolutley beautiful. Like the last book I read, there is a dust jacket with character art inside, and the book itself had golden edges. I love it so much. But onto the actual story. The best way I can have of describing This…… Continue reading Book Review: This Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafi (Harper)
Book List: Frog Prince Retellings
As you might know by now, my favorite subgenre is fairytale retellings. But you know what? I’ve just realized I’ve never read a retelling of the Frog Prince. So pucker up: here are some books you might like if you want an amphibian royal. The Frog Princess by E. D. Baker Genre: Fantasy Average Goodreads…… Continue reading Book List: Frog Prince Retellings
Best Fictional Careers
The idea of a 9-5 job is kind of blah, at least in this world. But have you ever wanted a job in a fantasy world? Just imagine being one of these…. An Auror from Harry Potter. Bacially a wizarding bounty hunter. Though potentially a really dangerous job.A Gamemaker from Hunger Games. You get to…… Continue reading Best Fictional Careers
Book Review: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li (Coronet)
I’m back here with anohter book review of a book I meant to finish in June. I started it in June if that counts for anything. A month or so ago, I ordered the April Illumicrate “Nothing But Thieves” box and got the most beautiful edition of Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li,…… Continue reading Book Review: Portrait of a Thief by Grace D. Li (Coronet)
Living For Literature 