Books for Each Faction

If you were part of the dystopian craze nearly a decade ago, like me, then you are familiar with all the factions from Divergent by Veronica Roth. The factions are Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the kind), Erudite (the intelligent), Abnegation (the selfless), and Candor (the honest). Here are some books that match each faction. Dauntless…… Continue reading Books for Each Faction

Book List: Family Secrets

Family is one of the most important things. Blood runs thicker than water, they say. But sometimes a secret can tear a family apart…. These Ghosts Are Family by Maisy Card Genre: Historical Fiction Average Goodreads Rating: 3.70 Stanford Solomon is actually Abel Paisley, a man who faked his own death and stole the identity…… Continue reading Book List: Family Secrets

Bookish Guide to Aesthetics

I think the idea of “the aesthetic” has really taken over in the last few years. There’s so many quizzes on the web asking “are you more dark academia or cottagecore?” What does that mean, and how do I apply that in terms of books? In my observations, the main aesthetics are: Cottagecore, Light Academia,…… Continue reading Bookish Guide to Aesthetics

Book Lists: Boarding Schools

I hope everyone has had/is having a wonderful holiday season! I bring you another book list full of books where the characters are at some sort of boarding school. Yes, magical schools are included. Dark Rooms by Lili Anolik Genre: Mystery Average Goodreads Rating: 3.11 When Nica Baker is murdered at a New England prep…… Continue reading Book Lists: Boarding Schools

Book List: Books With Black Protagonists

Representation is so important. It shows readers they are not alone and that they can be a hero. It can also show readers what it’s like not to be like them. It builds empathy and unity through our diversity. I’ve been seeing a lot more books out with POC main characters and I am loving…… Continue reading Book List: Books With Black Protagonists

Book Lists: Conspiracy Theories

There are so many odd conspiracy theories in our world: The Royal Family are lizards. The moon landing was faked. Avril Lavigne is dead. The Illuminati controls us all. We’re in a simulation. Regardless on whether or not you believe this, even if they are a bit outlandish to me, I think we can all…… Continue reading Book Lists: Conspiracy Theories