21 of Vera’s Most Anticipated Book Releases of 2021

Hello friends! Originally, I didn't want to share my most awaited book releases of 2021, as I felt like I didn't have a lot to share. However, when I considered my goodreads to-read list I realized that actually, I have quite a lot of 2021 releases I'm looking forward to. Today, I brought you 21…

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…

Short Books on My Winter TBR

This post is based on today's Top Ten Tuesday topic, hosted at That Artsy Reader Girl. Hello friends! The end of the year, as per usual, is shaping up to be overwhelming as hell. The holidays, the exam period, trying to finish our reading challenges, and just the general feeling that a decade is ending…

{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…

Discussing The Bride Test by Helen Hoang

BLURB Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but not big, important emotions—like grief. And love. He thinks he’s defective. His family knows better—that his autism means he just processes emotions differently. When he steadfastly avoids relationships, his mother…

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…