Tag: Book Reviews

Dungeons and Drama a silly and nerdy YA romance makes the perfect weekend read

I picked up Dungeons and Drama for two reasons: first, I am a crushing on a Dnd player, and second, I want to learn to play Dnd (my interest predates the crush :P). That said Dungeons and Drama is a cute high school romance with some fake dating. If you’re a fan of To All the boys I’ve loved before, Dungeons and Drama will have you kicking your feet and giggling.

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Bite-sized Reviews: July

Hello book lovers! Since returning to this blog I’ve wanted to switch things up and one thing I’ve decided to do is post mini reviews for books I’ve read that month. So first let me start with a song I have been listening on repeat for a month and that is… Naked in Manhattan by the lovely and talented Chappell Roan.

The books I read this month are a mix! In total I read four novels, and I managed to squeeze a classic but as you’ll see I was persuaded by a handsome actor who narrates the audio of this classic.

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Death is my Bff is the perfect spooky read this fall

In high school we all had our own corner of the internet we called home. Whether that corner was social media, fanfiction websites, or Wattpad, it altered some brain chemistry and shaped us into the person we are today. Wattpad was my corner of the internet. When I stumbled upon this website, I was drawn in. Not only was I reading stories for free, but a good chunk of them we’re written by other teenagers my age.

Are these stories unhinged with wild plot twists and random rabbit holes? Yes. These stories were written for the sake of writing. That said there were some great stories on that site that later led to publishing deals, one of the most notable Wattpad Story-The Kissing Booth.

But Death is my Bff by Katarina E. Tonks is one of my personal standouts. This story was fresh and unique and told the story of Faith Williams, a young woman, and Death, the Grim Reaper she fell in love with. 

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Aquicorn Cove’s a great graphic novel for summer!

Today I am reviewing a graphic novel because not only was I in a silly goofy mood but because I was in the mood for a little palate cleanser. And the cover for Aquicorn Cove is gorgeous so I knew this novel was what I needed.

Katie O’Neill (they/them) is a self-taught illustrator and an icon with several graphic novels and comics! Katie or Kay, as they also go by online, hails from gorgeous New Zealand. You may be familiar with Kay’s beautiful Tea Dragon Society series, which I adored. But what I really love about Kay’s illustrations is how cute and imaginative they are.

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I loved Kiss me, Catalina more than West Side Love Story

Hey booklovers, I interrupt our Lunar Chronicles review for some contemporary romance reviews just in time for Valentine’s Day. But not to worry, I will return to my review of Cress and Winter in March.

Priscella Olvieras has done it again! The queen of latine rom com has released the sequel to West Side love story, a mariachi Romeo and Juliet retelling. Kiss me, Catalina, the sequel, is just as explosive, but this time Oliveras has taken inspiration from Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” 

But don’t write this one off if you hated that particular Shakespeare play, Kiss Me, Catalina is a loser interpretation.

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My Top Ten Reads of 2022

2022 has been quite a year. There have been moments of utter bliss as complete sadness. But I am grateful that this year has brought me. Now onto the books. At the end of each year, I love to look back at all the books I’ve read and share my favorite reads of the year. 

This year I’ve read a little out of my comfort zone and dipped my toes into horror! And I’ve also decided that the friends-to-lovers trope isn’t so bad.

Please note some of the novels on this list are published by Harper Collins and their employees have been on strike since November 10. As a book reviewer I fully support the strike, but they’ve asked readers not to review any books published by HarperCollins at this time. Although I’ve reviewed some of these books before the strike, I will not be restating my thoughts now. You can read more about the union’s efforts to secure fair wages and donate to the strike fund or follow their Instagram page.

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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 on her cousin after receiving a distressing letter from her. Catalina takes on an older sister role, so Noemí fights for both their lives. I have a similar relationship with my cousin, and I too would set a house on fire to save our lives.

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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 contemporary romance novel featuring the ultimate revenge and self-love journey. Told through dual pov of both Nadia and Marcus, this story is a great weekend read.

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