If you’ve been tuned into the literary world since, oh, May of 2023, you may have heard of a little novel called Yellowface. It won several awards, including a Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fiction Book. It is in equal … Continue reading when does meta become TOO heavyhanded? // a reflection on r.f. kuang’s yellowface
I’ve officially given up on reviewing in any sort of linear timeline and have succumbed to the whims of my reviewing muse. And today, she wants to review one of 2023’s most popular thrillers, None of This Is True. So … Continue reading None of This is True Review! // what makes a psychological thriller so compelling?
Such a long title probably made you not want to read this post so I need to make this snappy*! This isn’t in technical “worst-to-best” favorites, but the last few books are definitely stronger favorites than the last few I’m … Continue reading what do fourth wing, love theoretically, and divine rivals have in common? // ft. my 15 faves of 2023
Unfortunately, I’ve read some terrible books this year. I’ve also read some disappointing books this year and although these two categories are different and thus could require separate posts…I’m lazy. Don’t worry, I’ll make it clear which ones I actively disliked and which ones I was just disappointed by! most disappointing! Five Survive by Holly Jackson had the unfortunate timing of being the follow-up to the absolutely incredible A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder series. This thriller follows a group of six friends whose RV gets shot out by a sniper, and they’re forced to confront each other with their … Continue reading most disappointing AND worst books of 2023 // ft. the good but not good enough and the just…bad
So…it’s been a while. The semester has (finally) ended, so my will to write has returned. Forgive me for pulling a Houdini on y’all, but I hope to deliver some great bookish content and read anything that y’all might want … Continue reading A Curse For True Love Review! // is this my most disappointing book of the year???
I’m just going to stop acknowledging that all of my reviews are desperately late because I really am sorry but I’m like 40 books behind now! Every review is a win at this point. But enough about me! Let’s talk … Continue reading When You Wish Upon A Lantern ARC Review! // we love lanterns in rom-coms!
I have read a ridiculous amount this month. As in, 16 books. So honestly, I think that calls for a tier ranking! Let me share the genres for this month: I also do keep track of my monthly stats using … Continue reading ranking every book i read in july by genre // mini-reviews of fourth wing, the love hypothesis, frieda mcfadden, and more
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood has been everywhere since it was released. In 2021. Yes, I am reading this book two years after its release because have you met me*? But in an effort to be more diverse in … Continue reading The Love Hypothesis Review! // late to the hype, as always
Hi friends! Recently, I’ve come to a bit of a humbling realization: I pretty much only read YA fantasy, some YA contemporary, and adult mystery/thrillers. So at the end of every year, when the Goodreads choice awards come around, I only vote in those categories (and sometimes just barely, given my lack of reading hyped books for each year). And I feel like I can only give good recommendations in those categories which is uh hilarious considering I pride myself on recommending good books*. *even though my success rate is the same as flipping a penny: 50/50. so what am … Continue reading my quest to overcome being a genre newbie ft. a loose tbr for the rest of the year
I have a confession to make. Up until now, I have been against mainstream booktok books. But I’ve recently realized the error of my ways! If I just ignore Colleen Hoover and the countless smut, then there are actually quite … Continue reading Divine Rivals Review! // Journalism, You’ve Got Mail, and a WWI/II Inspired Setting
A Fictional Bookworm 