WARNING: This blog post contains spoilers. Happy Pride Month! What better time to finally get around to reading Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston (a gay romance written by a queer, non-binary author) than the month of June? As I've mentioned previously on this blog, I had my reservations about this book, most … Continue reading Book Review: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
WARNING: This blog post contains spoilers. If you're following me on Instagram, you know it's taken me forever to complete this book, mainly due to my own laziness. Well, today is finally the day I announce that I've finished it -- and get around to sharing my thoughts! Of Curses and Kisses is a YA … Continue reading Book Review: Of Curses and Kisses by Sandhya Menon
Let me start by saying this: I am white. I will be the first to admit to you that I grew up with all the trimmings of white privilege. As a teenager, I got pulled over by a police officer for running a red light and not only was I not afraid, but I also … Continue reading Educating Yourself About Racism: 11 Must-Read Books for White Allies
As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers" -- but lately, it seems like all we've had is more showers! I can't wait for spring to come into bloom. Until then, however, I'm happy to stay curled up in a blanket with a cup of hot coffee in one hand and a good book … Continue reading May 2020 Book Purchases
WARNING: This blog post contains spoilers. My recent reading has taken me on a journey through time. I began in the Regency Era of Jane Austen with Dangerous Alliance, and now my adventure has landed me in the Victorian Era with Evie Dunmore's Bringing Down the Duke. Bringing Down the Duke is Evie Dunmore's debut … Continue reading Book Review: Bringing Down the Duke by Evie Dunmore
WARNING: This blog post contains spoilers. From my glowing review of Dangerous Alliance by Jennieke Coleman, it should come as little surprise to my readers that I adore the Regency Era. The balls, the marriage politics, the delicious scheming.... there's nothing quite like a romance constrained by courtly decorum! Jane Austen knew that well -- … Continue reading Playable Story Review: Regency Love
WARNING: This blog post contains spoilers. I sat down and binged Unpregnant in about two hours. It's a fluffy, lighthearted read that flows well. But is that really what you want out of a story about a teenaged girl who can't access an abortion? This book disappointed me, mostly because I was expecting something more … Continue reading Book Review: Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan
WARNING: This blog post contains spoilers. I chose Dangerous Alliance as my December 2019 Book of the Month, and never got around to reading it until this week. Well, despite what I'm about to say next, I loved it! As someone whose favorite movie is Bridget Jones' Diary, I'm a sucker for a good Jane … Continue reading Book Review: Dangerous Alliance by Jennieke Coleman
WARNING: this blog post contains spoilers. Always and Forever, Lara Jean is the third book in Jenny Han's To All The Boys I've Loved Before trilogy. Yes, I am starting with a review of (and will only be reviewing) the third book, for two reasons: I just finished this book last night, whereas I read … Continue reading Book Review: Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han
