Heartstopper: Volume Four by Alice Oseman || Book Review

January 16, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Beautifully heart-wrenching and aesthetically stunning. Another fantastic story in Oseman’s graphic novel series.

Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot by Mikki Kendall || Book Review

January 13, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Informative, moving, and at times uncomfortable, Kendall’s series of essays explores the vastness of feminism in the modern day. In particular, Kendall explores the difficulties and injustices women of colour are faced with.

Oh, hello! Where I’ve been, blogging & reading goals of 2023

January 11, 2023.Reading time 8 minutes.

Well, I feel like writing one of your first posts in almost 2 years is always going to be a little awkward and difficult. Firstly, hello! I hope you all have been well! It’s been QUITE a long time, I know … before the two recent book reviews post I just released, I haven’t posted anything since June of 2021, which is way longer than I originally thought.

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le || Book Review

January 11, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

As many other reviewers will tell you, do NOT read this book on an empty stomach (no … I definitely didn’t order pho while reading this novel …). The description of the food is too detailed and scrumptious sounding!

Namesake by Adrienne Young || Book Review

January 9, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

That writing of hers … Young has done it again. Her poetic writing style intertwined with her wonderful storytelling has kept me compelled once again.

Break Your Glass Slippers by Amanda Lovelace || Book Review

June 10, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s whimsical and thought-provoking, especially for those looking for guidance and emotional release. I’m very curious to read more of Lovelace’s poems.

Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert || Book Review

June 8, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

And here we are, the final book of Hibbert’s hilarious romcom Brown Sisters trilogy. I loved seeing all the sisters closing chapters in their lives and opening new ones, but it’s definitely sad to say goodbye to Hibbert’s amazing cast of characters.

The Paper & Hearts Society by Lucy Powrie || Book Review

May 29, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Tabby Brown is tired of trying to fit in. She doesn’t want to go to parties – in fact, she would much rather snuggle up on the sofa with her favourite book. It’s like she hasn’t found her people … Then Tabby joins a club that promises to celebrate books. What could go wrong? EVERYTHING […]

Daring To Take Up Space by Daniell Koepke || Book review

April 24, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

“Her poetry’s immensely therapeutic and cathartic … this was an inspiration collection that I can see many readers finding comfort in.” Read the full review on Daniell Koepke’s “Daring To Take Up Space”.

Don’t Call Us Dead by Danez Smith || Book Review

March 19, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Award-winning poet Danez Smith is a groundbreaking force, celebrated for deft lyrics, urgent subjects, and performative power. Don’t Call Us Dead opens with a heartrending sequence that imagines an afterlife for black men shot by police, a place where suspicion, violence, and grief are forgotten and replaced with the safety, love, and longevity they deserved […]