Books, Reading, and everything in between
I was so excited to read a book with Filipino representation! It feels like I'm always on the hunt for books from marginalized voices and Filipino was one I haven't heard in a while (or at all). And for the first book with Filipino rep, it definitely delivers a fantastic story that's unafraid to be [...]
When I first picked up this book, I thought I was picking up a romance. I think being published by Berkley always has that reflex of assuming the novel is a romance. While it's not entirely a romance with two protagonists that fall in love, it is a book about love. It's about the love [...]
I'm so happy to start off Pride month with a Pride book and truly blessed I got to read Casey McQuiston's Red, White, and Royal Blue! The story starts with young Alex heading off to England with his sister to attend a royal wedding. He finds out that Prince Henry of Wales will be there, [...]
Alright, I'm going to do my best reviewing this book because thing 1) I'm not Afro-Puerto Rican so I don't know that life and thing 2) I don't have any children. Not to say you need either to read this book. I'm just saying this perspective won't be as nuanced as someone who may #ownvoices [...]
Side note: I'm really loving this book club. I mean, it's my own book club, but I love that it's opening me up to so many amazing books. This month's is no different. Also, read this on audio. The narrator does an amazing job with bringing this book to life. He does accents and voices. [...]
Reading diverse novels is such a rewarding way to get to know other people's culture without opening a textbook. However, it can be a pretty daunting genre if you don't know how to get into it. Luckily, there's a ton of Young Adult novels centered around diverse issues. In my opinion, I think these help [...]
I had the crazy opportunity to watch Love, Simon a few weeks ago on a plane trip across the country. The movie didn't disappoint, but I hadn't read the book. I felt like I should read the book as well and that's exactly what I did. LOL. Here's more about the book Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay [...]
When the world seems like it's falling apart everywhere we turn, it's always good to know that younger generations of people are gaining the same knowledge and understanding of the world. We may not be able to protect our young people from the prejudice and stereotypes and hate that surrounds them, but if we open [...]
According to the Internet, an "incendiary" is either someone who starts fires (in a military context) or someone who stirs up conflict. Probably both of these definitions makes sense for this novel. Before I get into anything, I'm about to tell you now that this post will have spoilers. I just can't talk about this [...]
I love fantasy stories. I love when there's someone risking everything they have and love for the better of a group or nation of people. I love people who fight against adversity and maybe they don't always win, but they don't quit. And while stories like this one aren't fantasy, it's the heroism and strength [...]
