Sometimes, you read a book at the wrong time in your life. Other times, you read it at the right time. And still other times you read a book and it quite literally changes the course of your life*. And … Continue reading Begin Again ARC Review! // now THIS hit on a personal level
After reading some mediocre fantasy by white authors last month, I was more than ready to jump into a story told by a POC. And I really enjoyed it! Also, I buddy-read this with the amazing Rachel!! đź“– Retelling of … Continue reading Strike The Zither ARC Review! // Is This Joan He’s Best Book Yet???
Gothic horror is the genre of my heart*. So since Spooktober is coming up (already?) I’m excited to share my review of a book that falls into that genre! *well besides magic schools but that’s a trope. oh also fairytale … Continue reading Little Eve ARC Review! // a gothic Scottish castle, and a family with secrets
If you know me, then you know that I firmly believe that A Good Girl’s Guide To Murder is one of the best mysteries in the YA genre. This trilogy has far and away been one of my favorites…but I … Continue reading as good as dead book review // when i tell y’all that this was the most INSANE conclusion i’ve ever read-
Everyone, this is not a normal introduction. This is a cry for help. PLEASE TELL ME YOUR FAVORITE K-DRAMAS!!! I’m currently watching Vincenzo but when I finish that, there’s too many random ones to watch on Netflix. And what if … Continue reading The Noh Family ARC Review! // a chaebol k-drama book debut
I have arrived at the conclusion that carnival-esque books were written for me, and solely me. Call me selfish…and you’d be right. Thank you Penguin for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review! rep: bi love interest, wlw side … Continue reading hotel magnifique arc review! // magical hotels meet caraval and the night circus…?
Who knew that someone like me, who absolutely adores YA fantasy, is more likely to read adult thrillers than adult fantasy? A huge thank you to the publisher for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review! The Resting Place … Continue reading the resting place arc review!
You know, I think it would be beneficial to all of us if I actually read the original Romeo and Juliet at some point because all I know “Wherefore art thou Romeo” and that’s not okay. Anyways, we’re talking about an absolutely fantastic retelling today, so let’s get on with it! I also had an absolutely amazing time buddy-reading this with Andge from Down The Rabbit Hole, and you can go read her review today as well! These Violent Delights follows a few characters but mainly a girl named Juliette Cai and Roma Montagov. They’re the heirs of the two … Continue reading these violent delights review! // hellooo 1920s shanghai romeo and juliet retelling with gangsters
I started reading Ghosts of the Shadow Market in January, but then couldn’t actually finish out the collection because I hadn’t finished Queen of Air and Darkness at that point. No matter! It’s time for me to put my Dory memory in overdrive and try to form coherent thoughts on each story! My final rating for this collection as a whole will be based on individual ratings. This collection of short stories follows Jem Carstairs and others throughout the years, and throughout the Shadow Markets. Cast Long Shadows | Goodness. I’m both excited and terrified to read The Last Hours … Continue reading ghosts of the shadow market review // please stand by as i try to remember these short stories
You know those titles that give you chills after you finish the book and know the context behind it? Yeah, this is one of those books. Editor’s Note: I wrote this review before Simone Biles’s exit from the Olympics. However, … Continue reading They’ll Never Catch Us ARC Review! // a feminist thriller(!)
A Fictional Bookworm 