Hello readers! Back in September and October I set out to read Sia Martinez and the Moonlit Beginning of everything during Latinx heritage month. After reading many other books, enjoying halloween, and starting the Raven Boys series, I finally finished this novel. This novel is written so poetically you'll want to reread passages over and... Continue Reading →
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 →
Hello readers! Today I’ll be sharing my review for the highly anticipated book Cemetery Boys! Cemetery Boys by Aiden Thomas has made its way onto the New York Times Bestseller list shortly after its release. But more importantly, this paranormal romance is also an Own Voices read and stars a transgender protagonist. *Disclaimer: This post... Continue Reading →
Hey book lovers! It’s that time of year again when the weather cools down, sweaters come out, and leaves begin to fall. But with the start of Autumn also comes the start of Latinx Heritage Month! In case you didn't know, Latinx Heritage Month spans from September 15 to October 15 and if you need... Continue Reading →
I Wanna Be Where You Are is an Own Voices YA novel written by Kristina Forest starring a Black ballerina, a stinky dog, a bad boy, and a road trip! Add it to your Tbr now! https://open.spotify.com/track/3mnVgyzn5HC7Sqkn3B5zHs Click here for some ambience. Summary: Seventeen-year-old Chole Peirce has big dreams of making Ballet her career, and... Continue Reading →
The Sun is Also a Star is an #ownvoices novel the author, Nicola Yoon, grew up in Jamaican and Brooklyn, and falls under the YA romance genre. This book is not a quick read, but if you're up for it, check it out. Summary: Natasha Kinsley is a Jamaican American teen about to be deported, and... Continue Reading →
“I scored a 1560 and a 34 on my SATs and ACTs respectively, and despite growing up in a “bad” area (not too far from your old stomping grounds), I have a future ahead of me that will likely include an Ivy League education, an eventual law degree, and a career in public policy. Sadly... Continue Reading →
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