Zoraida Córdova’s Incendiary holds a special place in my heart because she personally wanted to send advanced reader’s copies of this book to Latinx readers and reviewers. The catch, Córdova had one copy, so the chosen readers would have to take turns sharing. Ultimately, I was not chosen, but Zoriada did write me a letter... Continue Reading →
My favorite quotes from my current Reads
We are now in the second half of Latinx heritage month, and I’ve finished one book on tbr. I may have gotten sidetracked by reading the Venatrix Chronicles (review to come), which has lots of action and adventure that I abandoned my current reads. Blazewrath Games was amazing and immediately after I picked up Incendiary,... Continue Reading →
Let’s Jam Prime deceptions: sequel to Chilling effect
I read Chilling Effect last year and did not intend to continue the series. Although I loved that it was Latinx space adventure with a badass pilot. My issues with this sci-fi novel involved a slow-paced plot and not enough space cats. Recently, I found myself wondering about book two in this series and decided... Continue Reading →
You had me at Hola
I’ve been reading so much fantasy literature these past months that I decided to dig deep into my Tbr for a novel I’ve been neglecting. You had me at Hola by Alexis Daria is a romantic comedy told in a dual perspective and has a telenovela flare. This novel was not only funny but features... Continue Reading →
Graceling: Idiots to lovers who kick ass
Published in 2008, Graceling by Kristin Cashore is the first novel in a fantasy YA series. Yeah, it’s been a hot minute since this novel was published, but I think it deserves more attention. This novel has idiots to lovers, a hot prince, medieval fights, a toxic uncle, a killer heroine, and a soft prince... Continue Reading →
Tokyo and Jill are the real stars of this series: A review for My soul to Keep
My Soul to Keep is the latest novel in Rebekah Weatherspoon’s vampire sorority sister series. Previous novels in the series focused on a college student becoming a vampire queen, and two exes deciding to marry each other. I have reviewed the other two novels already. If you want to read my thoughts on Better off Read... Continue Reading →
Need a whimsical dystopian novel? Check out No ordinary Star
Hello book lovers! I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. For this week’s blog post, I wanted to share a book that isn’t super popular, No Ordinary Star- written by M.C Frank- a physicist turned author and editor in chief. This novel is written as a whimsical dystopian with dark and light moments and... Continue Reading →
Crazy Stupid Bromance takes toxic masculinity by the throat
Hello book lovers, I hope your reading this week is going great, or you found a new tv show or even a kdrama to binge. I’m currently reading the second novel in the Shadow and Bone trilogy. Today I wanted to review a recently released romance novel. I ended my year by reading Lyssa Kay... Continue Reading →
Clap When you land will tear your heart in two!
Elizabeth Acevedo is quickly becoming an auto read author for me. I loved reading The Poet X a few months ago so I knew I had to read Clap When you Land next! Clap when you land is a novel in verse written by slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo and tells the story of two sisters... Continue Reading →
You’re going to wish you read The Poet X Sooner
This book is written in a series of vignettes by renowned slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo and follows the life of a young Dominican American girl from Harlem. The Poet X is prefect for lovers of poetry and slam poets. “I only know that learning to believe in the power of my own words has been... Continue Reading →