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
Category: YA Fiction
Educating Yourself About Racism: 11 Must-Read Books for White Allies
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
May 2020 Book Purchases
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
Book Review: Unpregnant by Jenni Hendriks and Ted Caplan
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
Book Review: Dangerous Alliance by Jennieke Coleman
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
Book Review: Always and Forever, Lara Jean by Jenny Han
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