First Line Friday 56 || The Rising of the Klan

First Line Friday 56 || The Rising of the Klan

It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep. Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps […]

Tristan Strong Destroys the World by Kwame Mbalia || Black Folklore and Healing Trauma

Tristan Strong Destroys the World by Kwame Mbalia || Black Folklore and Healing Trauma

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     #OwnVoices     Black Culture     Diversity     Folklore     Mythology     Trauma & Healing     Perfect for readers who want: Rick Riordan-esque action and adventure. Worlds filled with Black folklore come to life. Middle grade books dealing […]

WWW Wednesday (October 7, 2020)

WWW Wednesday (October 7, 2020)

Posted October 7, 2020 in #amreading, chat with me, www wednesday / 11 Comments

It’s time again to ask ourselves the three W’s:What if you fell into a lake that was rumored to house a lake monster?Would you explore the unknown?Would you risk being eaten? Wait, no, that’s not right. We ask these three W’s:What are you currently reading?What did you recently finish reading?What do you think you’ll read […]

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz || Quidditch Meets Dragons

Blazewrath Games by Amparo Ortiz || Quidditch Meets Dragons

Content Tags: Young Adult     Fantasy     LGBTQ+     Dragons     Diversity     Boricuan Pride     Biracial Protagonist     Perfect for readers who want: Quidditch-esque sport and team build Lots of LBTQ+ and diversity rep Books filled with Boricuan characters and pride DRAGONS! Different kinds of dragons, too. […]

September Book Haul || Don’t Judge Me …

September Book Haul || Don’t Judge Me …

Posted October 4, 2020 in book haul / 13 Comments

TBR Status: DON’T JUDGE ME! Hey! You! I can feel you judging me! I would just like to point out that this book haul is going to be ridiculous. I’m not even gonna lie. My father sent me money for my birthday and said, “I know you’re just going to spend it on books, so […]

September Recap || Cake May Have Been Involved

September Recap || Cake May Have Been Involved

Posted October 4, 2020 in monthly recap / 12 Comments

Autumn is my favorite season, and this month, it finally snapped cold and feels like autumn, and I’m very much enjoying it. I’m also snapping between the idea of wanting 2020 to be over already and not quite sure I’m ready for whatever 2021 brings. What if it’s worse? Can it get worse? No, don’t […]

First Line Friday 56 || Journey Through the Veil

First Line Friday 56 || Journey Through the Veil

It’s time to play “guess that book” and also watch our TBRs weep. Book Beginnings is hosted by Rose City Reader and is all about the first line of a current/upcoming read. Friday 56 is a meme hosted by Freda’s Voice, where you turn to page 56 (or 56%) in what you’re reading a find a snippet that jumps […]