LONG WAY DOWNAuthor(s): Jason Reynolds Stand-alone or Series: stand-alone Rating: 5/5 stars After reading The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo, I realized I loved verse novels. So when I realized this book is written in verse? I just had to read it. And I'm so glad I did. This book was fantastic, to say the … Continue reading Review: Long Way Down
Summer Reading Challenge
Hi everyone and welcome to the intro post for a challenge I and a friend from bookstagram are hosting, @overlookingbookcovers! This July and August we are going to attempt to read and check off as many of the prompts as possible. The whole thing is very easy. Read a book for each prompt, and give … Continue reading Summer Reading Challenge
OMG That Song Book Tag
Hi everyone! I was tagged to the OMG That Song Book Tag by Luxe from Mind of Luxe, thank you so much! Sorry it took so long, but I couldn't get to it until now! My Jam: A song you still listen to no matter how many times you’ve heard it and a book that … Continue reading OMG That Song Book Tag
Review: Imagine Me
IMAGINE MEAuthor(s): Tahereh Mafi Stand-alone or Series: Book #6 in the Shatter Me series Rating: 3/5 stars SPOILERS BELOW To the world, she is formidable. To me? She is the world. Image from Goodreads Even though many people expressed their dislike for the second half of this series, I could not imagine the story ending … Continue reading Review: Imagine Me
Review: Finding Yvonne
FINDING YVONNEAuthor(s): Brandy Colbert Stand-alone or Series: stand-alone Rating: 4/5 stars MINOR SPOILERS BELOW I loved The Revolution of Birdie Randolph and so I decided to read the author's other books. I was a bit hesitant going into this at first but I'm glad I did. This was such a short read, and the stats … Continue reading Review: Finding Yvonne
Review: Ignite the Stars
IGNITE THE STARS Author(s): Maura Milan Stand-alone or Series: Book #1 in the Ignite the Stars series Rating: 4/5 stars He loved the idea of paper, how the ink would fade and the paper would age. So finite, he would explain, just like life. I stumbled upon this book by accident while browsing the public … Continue reading Review: Ignite the Stars
Review: I Love You So Mochi
I LOVE YOU SO MOCHIAuthor(s): Sarah Kuhn Stand-alone or Series: Stand-alone Rating: 3.5/5 stars I want to be around people who feel things that way. Who run toward their passions with so much commitment. I Love You So Mochi first captivated me by its unique title. I love a good play on words, and this … Continue reading Review: I Love You So Mochi
Review: Tweet Cute
Tweet CuteAuthor(s): Emma Lord Stand-alone or Series: Stand-alone Rating: 5/5 stars I’m a perfectionist, through and through, and even at five, I had no interest in embarrassing myself. Image from Goodreads I've been waiting for this book since it first got announced, a few years ago I think. I even followed the author and added … Continue reading Review: Tweet Cute
Review: Dear Haiti, Love Alaine
DEAR HAITI, LOVE ALAINEAuthor(s): Maika Moulite and Martiza Moulite Stand-alone or Series: Stand-alone Rating: 3/5 stars I was in Haiti. Ayiti. The Motherland. Would you believe me if I said that I instantly felt a connection to the people? I could feel the blood of my ancestors coursing powerfully through my veins. Intense pride swelled … Continue reading Review: Dear Haiti, Love Alaine
My Favourite 2019 Reads
Hi everyone! Long time, no see, I know. Oops. In my defence, life has been crazy. I've barely been able to keep reading, and it's been so hard to pick up a physical book to read. It's taking me weeks rather than days, and I've found a surprising comfort in e-books lately. Anyways, I'm back … Continue reading My Favourite 2019 Reads
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