An Intro to Romance With 40 Romance Recommendations

Hello friends! I'm a massive fan of the romance genre.. but that wasn't always the case. There was a time when I was scared to venture into the genre, which can seem pretty intimidating at first glance, as it is massive, with many authors and sub-genres, and can be hard to navigate. I've wanted to…

{Mini Reviews} Two Hollywood Romances

Hello friends! Vera here, and I've brought you two Hollywood romance novels I really enjoyed back in August. They gave me lots of comfort and made me happy as hell, which is why I wanted to share them with you today. I think we can all use a bit of those things right now. 💛…

My In-Depth Review of The Diviners by Libba Bray

I mean, who couldn't use a long, engrossing series to read right now? After about ten years, The Diviners came to an end this February, and finally, after rereading the first three books, I finished the series! And you guys, I'm pleased to say that it's now officially taken its place on my 'all time…

{Mini Reviews} The Fantasy Edition

Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson All sorcerers are evil. Elisabeth has known that as long as she has known anything. Raised as a foundling in one of Austermeer’s Great Libraries, Elisabeth has grown up among the tools of sorcery—magical grimoires that whisper on shelves and rattle beneath iron chains. If provoked, they transform into…

The Best & the Brightest: My Favorite 2019 Releases

Hello friends! If you're a part of the book-blogging community, and/or if you have a Goodreads account, I'm sure you've heard about the Goodreads Choice Awards, a yearly readers' choice (😂) award where we are supposed to be celebrating the best books of 2019. Of course, this could be a great thing, however, there have…

All the Marvels, Oddities and French Fries in Love From A to Z by S. K. Ali

BLURB A marvel: something you find amazing. Even ordinary-amazing. Like potatoes—because they make French fries happen. Like the perfect fries Adam and his mom used to make together.An oddity: whatever gives you pause. Like the fact that there are hateful people in the world. Like Zayneb’s teacher, who won’t stop reminding the class how “bad” Muslims are.But…

Getting Wordy: My Problem with Muslim Rep in YA – and Why I’m Hyped for Love from A to Z by S. K. Ali

If there was one recent book I wish I could make my teen self read, I'd say Saints and Misfits by S. K. Ali in a heartbeat. I don't think I've ever read a book that made me think so much about my identity as a Muslim as that book did. It was relatable in…