Category: diversity

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan || Taiwanese Culture + Gorgeous Writing

The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan || Taiwanese Culture + Gorgeous Writing

I picked this up because I’d heard good things from so many people, but I thought meh … and guys, I WAS SO WRONG. I’ll admit, meh is probably not a good attitude to have going into a book, but I’m only human. Mostly. For now. I was totally not prepared for how much I […]

Wish Our Hearts Away by E.J. Phillips || Giveaway and Author Interview

Wish Our Hearts Away by E.J. Phillips || Giveaway and Author Interview

Wish Our Hearts Away is a coming-of-age book with a really unique twist on the age-old adage of “be careful what you wish for.” I’m not just saying that because I know the author, even though I do. Which you should know before I get into it, although it’s not influenced my review at all. […]

Book Review: Song of Blood & Stone by L. Penelope

Book Review: Song of Blood & Stone by L. Penelope

Rating: ★★★★☆ Genre: Fantasy, Romance Publisher: St. Martin’s Press Publication Date: May 1, 2018 Disclaimer: I received a free ARC copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. The dark-skinned Lagrimaris and light-skinned Elsirans have lived separately for centuries, with only a magical barrier keeping them apart; now, the barrier’s about to […]

Book Review: The Witch Stone by Jasmine Hong

Book Review: The Witch Stone by Jasmine Hong

Rating: ★★★★☆ Genre: Fantasy Publisher: NineStar Press Publication Date: March 12, 2018 Disclaimer: I received a free eARC copy of this from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. With the court brutally murdered and his ex-boyfriend the only survivor, Cal has to somehow deliver the lodestone to the new Lord while managing to survive […]