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… Continue reading An Intro to Romance With 40 Romance Recommendations
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{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. đ… Continue reading {Mini Reviews} Two Hollywood Romances
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… Continue reading My In-Depth Review of The Diviners by Libba Bray
{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 Austermeerâs Great Libraries, Elisabeth has grown up among the tools of sorceryâmagical grimoires that whisper on shelves and rattle beneath iron chains. If provoked, they transform into… Continue reading {Mini Reviews} The Fantasy Edition
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 (đ) award where we are supposed to be celebrating the best books of 2019. Of course, this could be a great thing, however, there have… Continue reading The Best & the Brightest: My Favorite 2019 Releases
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 potatoesâbecause 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 Zaynebâs teacher, who wonât stop reminding the class how âbadâ Muslims are.But… Continue reading All the Marvels, Oddities and French Fries in Love From A to Z by S. K. Ali
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… Continue reading Getting Wordy: My Problem with Muslim Rep in YA – and Why I’m Hyped for Love from A to Z by S. K. Ali