I am a sucker for books that contain just a little bit of magical or scientific phenomenon that is never explained. I don't know what it is about not getting an explanation, but I think it's that I can focus on the what instead of the why. I think it comes from my deep love … Continue reading Everything I Thought I Knew Review: inexplicable magic/science (the best kind)
Another book of verse! These are a great way to go if you're looking to complete your reading goal before the end of the year! *Hint*Hint*. This book explored grief and how well we actually know our family members. I thought that was a really interesting way to explore the ripple effects of death. It's … Continue reading Turtle Under Ice Review: grief, sisterhood, and change
So sisterhood has been a running theme in the book I've been reading recently and I am not upset about it one bit. I think that the sisters in this book are the true stars of the plot. Nishat and her sister's relationship is so authentic and relatable. They're also so loving toward each other … Continue reading The Henna Wars Review: competition, romance, and sisterhood
Unpopular opinion: this book did not live up to the expectations people had given me. Of course it's an interesting book with a beautiful concept and engaging characters, but I found the ending to be predictable and... not tragic enough? I know. I know. I'm a monster, but hear me out. I might have just … Continue reading Night Circus Review & Unpopular opinions
The book is marketed as like a YA Game of Thrones. I've never read or really watched Game of Thrones, but I'm not sure that this book is a that much like it. I say that because the stakes weren't high enough for me. It felt like Hunger Games in a way because these teens' … Continue reading House of Dragons: YA Game of Thrones??
Woohoo! I finished this book just in time for my library due date and I'm incredibly proud of myself. It's the small things truly. https://videopress.com/v/wdXY5bte?preloadContent=metadata I picked this book up because I'm trying to read more fantasy by Black authors. SO if you have more recommendations PLEASE leave them in the comments below! I'd also … Continue reading Song of Wraiths and Ruin
I took my time returning to this series this summer because I needed time to process the last book. I also saw that this book happened a year later, and I wanted to at least attempt to create the feeling of a year's worth of time even though I maybe took a month to read … Continue reading The Case For Jamie
Grace can read adult fiction? I can indeed! I did read this for class, so I didn't pick it for myself, but that's part of what I love about being an English major. Although Dominicana is not a book I would have picked for myself, I found myself really enjoying reading from a different genre … Continue reading Dominicana
As I said about having reading Throne of Glass before; I also read this one before I stopped reading the series. It's a rough one, isn't it? It can't just be me who thinks this book is heartbreaking. This contains spoilers, so beware if you have not read this book! Three Stars This is a hard … Continue reading Throne of Glass Marathon Day 2: Crown of Midnight
I listened to this book, and I don't normally do that. I think that might have had some influence on my thoughts on this book. I didn't have as much agency over the tone, pacing, or even the accent of the characters. THREE STARS I like the concept of this book. I like the … Continue reading Daughter of the Pirate King
