new adult books as a genre: should they exist?

May 21, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

Ah, new adult. A genre that isn’t a genre. A phrase that brings to mind romance books with scenes too explicit for the average YA reader, but too juvenile for the adult reader. However, I’m here today to present my defense of New Adult as a valid genre outside of the romance titles casually attributed to the label, and to actually encourage more people to start using it! so…what exactly is new adult? According to an article by Wikipedia, New Adult is “New adult fiction is a developing genre of fiction with protagonists in the 18–30 age bracket. St. Martin’s … Continue reading new adult books as a genre: should they exist?

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WWW Wednesday! // small town horror, a classic retelling, and dark academia!

May 18, 2022May 17, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

It’s Wednesday guys! And on Wednesdays, we wear pink (and occasionally do WWW Wednesday but that’s different). WWW Wednesday is hosted by Taking on a World of Words. what are you currently reading? I’m honestly obsessed with so many of Wednesday Books’s releases, and I’m excited for the opportunity to read Wake The Bones early. So far, I have no idea what’s going on! Yay me! From what I can tell, this follows a girl named Laurel Early who has a strange ability to discern the exact manner of death from bones. For example, if a mouse dies by getting eaten … Continue reading WWW Wednesday! // small town horror, a classic retelling, and dark academia!

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Tag Tuesday: Top 10 Books I Was SO EXCITED To Get But Still Haven’t Read…

May 17, 2022May 16, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

Every year, I make a goal to read the books that I own. And every year, I fail at completing that goal. It’s practically a tradition now. Anyways, let’s talk about my failures*! Top 10 Tuesday is hosted by That … Continue reading Tag Tuesday: Top 10 Books I Was SO EXCITED To Get But Still Haven’t Read…

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Once Upon A K-Prom ARC Review!

May 16, 2022May 15, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

I think that I might have found a new favorite trope in the world of YA contemporaries. What is that trope, you might ask? Two words: Kpop boy band*. *before you tell me that it’s three words, just ask yourself: … Continue reading Once Upon A K-Prom ARC Review!

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Spring Reading Recommendations!

May 14, 2022May 15, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

Since we’re at the height of allergy season, there’s no better time to stay indoors and read a good book! Just kidding. Kinda. If you’re a nonsensical mood reader most of the time like me, then seasonal reading recs aren’t … Continue reading Spring Reading Recommendations!

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Tag Tuesday: Top 5 (but really 3) Drinks I Enjoy While Reading!

May 10, 2022May 9, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

Usually, I don’t drink much while reading. But of course, there’s always exceptions! Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Meeghan @ Meeghan Reads. #1: Ice Water Boring, yes, I know, but have you ever had crystalline ice water??? ESPECIALLY when … Continue reading Tag Tuesday: Top 5 (but really 3) Drinks I Enjoy While Reading!

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the atlas six book review // WHEW CHILE did booktok lie?!

May 9, 2022May 7, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

IT’S TIME. This review is one of the hardest I’ve ever had to write for a multitude of reasons. It’s literally longer than essays I’ve had to write for school. It’s somehow both a tribute and a rant. So buckle … Continue reading the atlas six book review // WHEW CHILE did booktok lie?!

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KDRAMA: Vincenzo Review! // a mafia lawyer action comedy series!

May 7, 2022May 7, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

I know I said that I was trying to do some more reviews that aren’t just books but the last K-drama I watched was uh…Squid Game. But hey, I’m back with another K-drama review now! My fourth K-drama ever! And … Continue reading KDRAMA: Vincenzo Review! // a mafia lawyer action comedy series!

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a reading update/may tbr :)

May 5, 2022May 4, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

Today’s post is a reading update because I did not get a WWW Wednesday post out in time this week. And I’m so behind on reviews, I think it’s beneficial to at least mention some of what I’ve been reading! recently read: I just finished this YA contemporary story about a homeschooled math genius who goes to Shakespeare camp in order to fulfill a list…so her parents will let her go to her dream school. You wanna know what this book contains? Let me give you a list: SO MANY SHAKESPEARE QUOTES. Oh, to be in love with someone who … Continue reading a reading update/may tbr 🙂

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Tag Tuesday: One Sentence Reviews For The Last 10 Fiction Books I Read!

May 3, 2022May 2, 2022 Kaya @ afictionalbookworm

This topic just sounds like too much fun to pass up and I’m uh…behind on reviews so consider this a preview! I changed it to just fiction books because it’s quite hard to be succinct with non-fiction. Top 10 Tuesday … Continue reading Tag Tuesday: One Sentence Reviews For The Last 10 Fiction Books I Read!

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