I have never read a holiday-themed book before, not unless you count A Christmas Carol and Dr. Seuss’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas. So, this year, this season, I decided it was time for a change and ordered a queer holiday romcom from Book of the Month. After all, I love cheesey Hallmark romcom movies…… Continue reading Book Review: Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun (Atria)
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ARC Review: Wreckleaf by JD Steiner (Bow’s Bookshelf)
Many thanks to Anna Stileski, publisher at Bow’s Bookshelf, for inviting me to read and review the ARC of Wreckleaf by JD Steiner. Designed as a disposable novelty, Nerissa’s kind was believed to be eliminated years ago. But after a fatal act of self-defense exposes her, the local authorities offer Nerissa and her family a…… Continue reading ARC Review: Wreckleaf by JD Steiner (Bow’s Bookshelf)
Book Review: Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel (Hachette)
A while ago I received Kaiyeki by Vaishnavi Patel in a book box, and I finally got around to reading it! Vaishnavi Patel is a Chicago-based law student who enjoys writing about the intersectionality of feminism and Indian mythology. Her novel debut, Kaikeyi, explores the villain of the Ramayana myth. In the original myth, Kaikeyi…… Continue reading Book Review: Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel (Hachette)
Book Review: Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn (Simon & Schuster)
If I hadn’t screamed it from the rooftops yet, Legendborn by Tracy Deonn is such an amazing YA fantasy and was one of my favorite reads of 2021. Naturally, I had preordered the sequel and waited (im)patiently for a year and a half to get my hands on it. And it’s finally here! Bloodmarked by…… Continue reading Book Review: Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn (Simon & Schuster)
Book Review: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
After a month and a half of feeling like everything I read was just okay, I am so happy to have picked up this cute romance. It was what I needed. The Bride Test is technically the second in a romance series by Helen Hoang, but each book can be read as a standalone and…… Continue reading Book Review: The Bride Test by Helen Hoang
Book Review: City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
I know I’m behind on the times with The Mortal Instruments series. But better late than never right? Even if it’s fifteen years late. In case you don’t know, The Mortal Instruments starts with City of Bones and follows Clary Fray, as she learns about a whole magical world that she is actually part of.…… Continue reading Book Review: City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Book Review: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Walker Books)
I finally went on to continue my exploration of the Shadowhunter series! Nope, these are not rereads. I never read these books before, though I have no idea why, except for the fact I just didn’t hear about them. Don’t ask me how. Maybe I was just too caught up in Twilight and The Hunger…… Continue reading Book Review: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Walker Books)
ARC Review: The Threat Below by J.S. Latshaw (Fernweh Books)
Many thanks to Jason Latshaw, who reached out to me on Instagram wondering if I’d be interested in reading and reviewing his book. I said yes and I’m so glad I did. All thoughts, feelings, and ratings here are my own! Jason Latshaw grew up in Pennsylvania and worked for J.P. Morgan after college. But…… Continue reading ARC Review: The Threat Below by J.S. Latshaw (Fernweh Books)
How to Review Books
Though I have taken a little time off from proper book reviews here, I usually do a lot. I try to review every book I read. There isn’t perse a right or wrong way to review books; everyone finds different formulas that work for them. There are still some things I want to try; I’ve…… Continue reading How to Review Books
Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing (Corsair)
For the past couple of years, it seemed like everyone was raving about this book. Last year, I picked it up because it was on sale and I had heard of it, but not knowing what it was about I put it to the side to collect dust. But now the movie is out and…… Continue reading Book Review: Where the Crawdads Sing (Corsair)
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