Who doesn’t like closing out the year on a sad book? You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao is a debut young adult book about grief and letting go. So, naturally, this was the book I wanted to end my year with. I had also seen a TikTok about this book which convinced me that I needed to […]
Why We Fly by Kimberly Jones & Gilly Segal | Book Review
December 31, 2021
Why We Fly by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal was a book that was REALLY easy to sell me on reading. You see, when a book combines themes of sports and activism, I am absolutely on board to pick it up. And so, I was really excited to read Why We Fly and fall into the […]
5 Reviews Of Throwback YA Books
December 30, 2021
As we approach the new year, I am trying to enter unburdened. So, I am going through my spreadsheets, typing reviews, and posting drafts. I want to go into 2022 free and clear without leftover unwritten Netgalley/Edelweiss reviews hanging over my head. And so, similar to a photodump, here is a review dump of five […]
5 Realistic Young Adult Books
December 28, 2021
Although I love my young adult stories with a side of magic and fantasy — sometimes I am down for a realistic story. The following five young adult books contain realistic stories and were especially captivating reads. I truly enjoyed the characterization, settings, and even romances featured within these books. Give them a chance — […]
5 More Verse Books You Must Check Out
December 18, 2021
5 More Verse Books You MUST Check Out My reading life this year has really run the gamut of genres and story forms. I am so thankful that I’ve been able to pick up and read a sizable amount of verse books. Even better – the majority that I’ve read have been by marginalized authors […]
The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo | Audiobook Review
December 3, 2021
Why Did I Listen To The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo? The Holiday Switch by Tif Marcelo has such a cute cover. Also! I am just obsessed with the fact that the lead characters are not white. This is the first ever holiday book I’ve read featuring main characters who are Filipina and Filipino American. […]