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 →
Don’t be scared and read Mexican Gothic!
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 →
Cardan was always a terrible villain
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 →
Twice a Quinceañera is a perfect love letter to your thirties
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 →
2022 Latinx Tbr
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 →
Quick Reviews and Updates
Hi book lovers! Since starting Tiktok, I’ve been a mess at juggling this blog, Instagram, and creating videos. I am working on it! But for now, I wanted to review some recent reads. As usual, fantasy is my favorite escapism and has a hold on my life and my heart. I'm glad my mom died... Continue Reading →
Dragonblood ring
If you have not read Amparo Ortiz’s Blazewrath Games, I am insisting you add it to your Tbr (To be Read) pile right now. This young adult fantasy series takes readers to the Blazewrath Games and Dragonblood ring; and is one of diverse magic users, dragons, and friendship. This series also has a diverse cast... Continue Reading →
I finally read From Lukov with Love and am a happy gal
I am a casual figure skating fan but a year-round enemies to lover fan. So when From Lukov with Love caught my eyes on the socials (Instagram and TikTok), I immediately added it to my Tbr. However, I eventually discovered that I would either have to purchase a copy or read it with Kindle Unlimited.... Continue Reading →
Giving Victoria Aveyard another chance with Realm Breaker
Realm Breaker is a Young Adult High Fantasy adventure by Victoria Aveyard. Aveyard is best known for her YA Fantasy series Red Queen. I loved Red Queen but not so much its sequel. However, I decided to give Aveyard another chance with Realm breaker. Summary: Andry is a humble squire sent to war to battle... Continue Reading →
Salt and Sugar gives Romeo and Juliet a Brazilian twist
Two families alike in dignity, in fair Brazil, we set our scene. Salt and Sugar by Rebecca Caravalho is an up-and-coming young adult contemporary set to release this November. I received an advanced reader’s copy for this one, and let me tell you, it's a must read if you love R & J stories, enemies... Continue Reading →