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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
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... Continue Reading →
Marissa Meyer’s Cinder is a science fiction Cinderella retelling with a sprinkle of sailor moon. Yes, that’s correct Sailor Moon! Cinder is more on the Young Adult side plot and character wise, but the sci fi element and the world of this novel is incredible! Summary: Cinder Linh, an excellent mechanic and a cyborg, living... Continue Reading →
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. ... Continue Reading →
I got to read the The Inheritance of OrquĂdea Divina just before latine heritage month end! And honestly it was the perfect book to finish out the month of celebration. The Inheritance of OrquĂdea Divina revolves around family and healing family trauma. And this novel's also written in the style of magical realism. Summary: OrquĂdea... 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. NoemĂ's father sends her to check in... 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 MĂ©ndez Twice a Quinceañera. Twice a Quinceañera is a... Continue Reading →
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