I reviewed Ninth House a few years ago (you can read my thoughts here) but decided to reread the novel last fall. It was such an immersive experience! However, while reviewing my previous post, I realized that I made a grievous error. In my previous review, I mentioned that Darlington is “the nerdy gentleman of... Continue Reading →
Picture this a runaway vampire with roots tracing as far back as the Aztec empire and a teenage trash collector are on the run in a futuristic Mexico City. This is the world Sylvia Moreno Garcia creates in Certain Dark Things and it's as entertaining as you think it is. Summary: After a rival vampire... Continue Reading →
Hello Book lovers, and Happy spooky season. If you’re not a big fan of all things spooky- but you enjoy fantasy and perhaps paranormal romances, then I have a treat for you today. After reading Rebekah Weatherspoon’s Better Off Red and its sequels in 2021, I was blown away by all the diverse vampires in... Continue Reading →
Hey book lovers, it’s that time of year when trees shake off their leaves and litter the sidewalks with red, brown, and gold. This means it’s also time for me to share my Fall favorites of 2022! This year I have some great recommendations, but if you want to check out my 2021 and 2020... Continue Reading →
Mexican Gothic is a New York Times Bestseller: It's another Silvia Moreno classic! Despite my love for Silvia Moreno Garcia's writing, I hesitated to read this novel despite adding it to my tbr every year since its publication. But the open chapter convinced me to continue this story. Noemí's father sends her to check in... Continue Reading →
In my previous reviews of The Folk of the Air novels, I roasted Cardan and Jude. And today is no different! How the King of Elfhame learned to Hate Stories is another novella in the Folk of the Air series. This novella takes place after Queen of Nothing, the last novel, and it features some... Continue Reading →
Hello Readers! Latinx/e heritage month is upon us! And while I have many great recommendations from years past, I’ve also had the pleasure of reading some newly released romance novels with Latina authors this year. And the one I want to highlight first is Yamile Saied Méndez Twice a Quinceañera. Twice a Quinceañera is a... Continue Reading →
Every year I share novels I want to read during Latinx heritage month (also known as Hispanic Heritage Month) even though I read novels by Latine authors year-round, I often save some for this month-long celebration. You might have noticed my previous Latinx tbr for the past two years always feature Mexican Gothic by Silvia... Continue Reading →
A Proposal They Can’t Refuse is Natalie Caña's debut novel; and it's phenomenal. This novel perfectly blends Irish and Puerto Rican cultures in a novel about friendship, scheming grandfathers, and falling in love. It also features the perfect oh no, they were roommates and bed-sharing trope! Summary: Kamilah Vega dreams of modernizing her family’s restaurant... Continue Reading →
Hi, Book Lovers, I hope you have your library cards or wallet at the ready because today I’m reviewing Love Times Infinity. Love times Infinity is Lane Clarke’s debut novel and consider adding this to your tbr because it just became one of my favorites. Summary: Mitchie dreams of attending Brown University but she struggles... Continue Reading →
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