The Serpent and The Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent – An Action Packed Fantasy Romance
“Human or vampire, the rules of survival are the same: never trust, never yield, and always – always – guard your heart.“ Goodreads / Amazon Summary Oraya, the adopted daughter of the Nightborn vampire king Vincent, has carved her place in a world meant to kill her. The only chance for her to become something more than prey is to enter the Kejari. A legendary tournament held by Nyaxia, the goddess of death herself. Winning won’t be easy as Oraya competes with vicious warriors from all three of the vampire houses. To survive, she must make an unwanted alliance with a mysterious rival. Everything about her mysterious tournament partner, Raihn,…
Yellowface by R.F. Kuang – A Contemporary Satirical Thriller
Yellowface is unlike any of R.F. Kuang’s previous novels and it’s important for not only established fans to note this, but also new readers of R.F. Kuang’s to acknowledge. Where R.F. Kuang’s previous books are mainly known for their fantasy elements and intensity, Yellowface is a breath of contemporary air. With an incredibly easy writing style and a clear satirical take on modern conversations within the publishing world, privilege, and being a writer. This book takes us on a tour through the publishing world and points out every single one of its problems. All of the deeming problematic qualities within not just the publishing world, but communities of writers, editors,…
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Book Review
The first installment of the Harry Potter series brings an enthralling story full of rich magic and plenty of likable characters. If you’ve never read the books, please take this as your sign. While the movies stick closer to the books earlier on, the books are so consistently full of magic that the movies lack. Summary Harry Potter is the “boy who lived” and has no idea of the living legacy he is. This is mostly due to the fact that he is being raised by the Dursleys, his Aunt Petunia, and Uncle Vernon, who spoil their own son, Dudley rotten while providing Harry with the bare minimum. They would…
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July’s Reading Recap + Looking Ahead to August
Personally, I am relieved July is over. Another month has come and gone and I’m really enjoying taking a moment to reflect on the previous month while also gearing up for the month ahead. July was a really rough month, I had a short list of books I planned to read but despite my best intentions, I only managed to read one book. That was, “Daisy Jones & The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. (Which I recommend reading if you’ve been thinking about reading this one + review here.) At first, I felt really let down, but then I remembered that I really struggled with my mental health and had more…
Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid – The Most Unique Way to Tell a Story
A no-spoilers book review of “Daisy Jones & The Six” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Which feels a lot more like a Fleetwood Mac biopic and I’m here for it. This book is undoubtedly one of the first books by Taylor Jenkins Reid that caught my attention. A co-worker had a Book of The Month copy and was thrilled to be reading it in her book club. I on the other hand had decided to wait a bit, buy a copy that was loved by someone else first and then dive in. So let’s jump right in! Summary The first character we meet is Daisy Jones. Daisy Jones is born into…
5 Books I Read in June + At Least 5 Books I Want to Read in July
June was an exciting month as I dove back into reading for entertainment and enjoyment, rather than out of the necessity of being a student. Here are the 5 books I read in June + a list of hopefuls to read in July! Of the five books I’ve read so far, I have written reviews for four. I am still deciphering my thoughts on “The Maidens” by Alex Michaelides so there is no review for that book just yet. 1. “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid [Review Here] [Grab a copy here] I fall into the category of people who absolutely loved this book. It is…
Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – Definitely Read Before Watching the Movie!
A no spoilers book review of “Where The Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens. With the movie version now out in the world, I decided a quick reread before the movie hit theaters was in order. I first read this book back in January of 2020 and enjoyed the story. I think a small part of me also just wanted to revisit Kya at the marsh. This story follows two timelines, which slowly intertwine. The first timeline describes the life and adventures of a young girl named Kya as she grows up isolated in the marsh of North Carolina between 1952 and 1969. The second timeline follows an investigation into the…
Normal People by Sally Rooney
*No Spoilers Book Review* “Normal People” by Sally Rooney is a novel that follows the complex relationship between two teenagers, Connell and Marianne. They both attend the same secondary school as the story begins and later, both attend Trinity College in Dublin. This story is set during the post-2008 Irish economic downturn, which spanned 2011 to 2015. I have a feeling that everything I disliked about this book, is everything everyone who loves this book enjoyed. *There isn’t much to spoil in this book, so I have marked it as no spoilers* Let’s just jump right in. Starting with the things I disliked first. The lack of quotation marks within…
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid – This Book Broke My Heart & Put It Back Together
A no-spoilers book review of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The book that pulled me out of my book slump and back into a fictional world in which I laughed, cried, and fully felt immersed in. After reading academically for nearly four years, it was a delight to indulge in a work of fiction for the fun of it. This post focuses on my thoughts surrounding the novel “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins-Reid. Summary This novel follows the life story of the glamorous and complicated Evelyn Hugo. As well as the woman she seems to pick at random to write it,…
