I received all of these books from NetGalley at no cost! the whale tattoo by jon ransom This is a really weird book about and being a teenager and trying to grow up and being gay and about how maybe you are cursed forever, possibly by a whale. It’s magical realism and feels dreamlike to […]
I received a copy of this audiobook at no cost in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book of short stories! This is a book of YA short stories, and they’ve taken ten romantic tropes and transformed them in new ways. My favorites were Fake Dating, Stranded Together, Best Friend Love Epiphany, and […]
So I hated this book! We’re gonna talk about why. Also, I received this ARC at no cost in exchange for my honest opinion. One thing that was probably not this book’s fault: It takes place during a time when the pandemic is ’mostly over’ but the protagonist is still kind of wary about it […]
What is COYER? It’s a seasonal-ish challenge and it stands for Clean Out Your E-Reads! I’ve been consumed by e-books and I’d like to Actually Read more of them instead of just buying them (or borrowing them) and letting them Sit. COYER is hosted by Because Reading, Once Upon a Chapter, and Mom With A […]
I’m joining the Bookish Resolutions Challenge via Because Reading! I’ll be posting about it on Twitter via the hashtag #BookishRes2022 as well. Here are my resolutions: Keep an 80% or above percentage on NetGalley Complete the Maggie Stiefvater writing class I bought (& review it!) Finish a draft of my art heist novella (by June, […]
The Lucky Ones, Kiersten Modglin audiobook, 6ish hours book released January 9th, 2020, audio released January 11th, 2022 This book was provided to me at no cost in exchange for an honest review. This is not a well-constructed mystery and the dialogue is really awkward on top of it. Some of the clues are intriguing, […]
I’m joining the sixth annual Library Love Challenge, which is hosted by Angel’s Guilty Pleasures & Books of My Heart. I’m obviously a big fan of libraries! After I finish up my current degree, I intend to pursue an MLIS and become a librarian. The details ❤️ Runs January 1st, 2022 – December 31st, 2022 […]
A Narrow Door, Joanne HarrisE-audiobook, 12 hoursAudiobook released Jan 4th 2022, book released August 10th 2021 This audiobook was provided to me at no cost in exchange for an honest review. This book is dual POV, with one perspective from Rebecca’s (“Bex” for the most part), who is arguably the main character and also arguable […]
I’m joining the Cruisin’ Thru the Cozies Reading Challenge, hosted by Socrates’ Book Reviews! It’s the twelfth year that this challenge has been hosted, but my first time joining officially. There are two ways to participate in this challenge, and I’m aiming for option B for a little bit more variety! Option B is to […]
Hello everyone! It’s my first ever “What are you reading” post – long-time reader, first time blogger, etc etc etc. This book blog meme is hosted by The Book Date! I’m on break for the rest of the week, and surprisingly busy with all the things I need to do before the semester starts January […]