I'm back - sort of! Hey everyone! I deeply apologize for not being able to post new content since June, and I'm hoping that maybe I could be back in the book blogging world in these upcoming months. So here's a quick rundown of why I have been away recently. Clerkship Year: My last year … Continue reading Weekly Updates #4: Back from Hiatus? + Online Clerkship Year (Not Again)
June has been a whirlwind month for me. I haven't gotten to read as many books I wanted to because I've been busy preparing for my upcoming return to medical school for my final year. My slightly busy schedule was also coupled with starting the month off with less than stellar books, which aggravated my … Continue reading June Wrap-Up & The Mid Year Book Freakout Tag
Single mom Jess Davis is a data and statistics wizard, but no amount of number crunching can convince her to step back into the dating world. Raised by her grandparents--who now help raise her seven-year-old daughter, Juno--Jess has been left behind too often to feel comfortable letting anyone in. After all, her father's never been … Continue reading Review: The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
Fantasy has played a huge role in my reading life, as it's the genre I gravitate to the most. This amazing book tag game is a great way to make my own fantasy story including my most favorite characters. I was tagged to do this by my dear friend Spens from Sphynx Reads over on … Continue reading Choose Your Own Fantasy Adventure Book Tag
A god will returnWhen the earth and sky convergeUnder the black sun In the holy city of Tova, the winter solstice is usually a time for celebration and renewal, but this year it coincides with a solar eclipse, a rare celestial event proscribed by the Sun Priest as an unbalancing of the world. Meanwhile, a … Continue reading Review: Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse
Cure Bound by M.L. Philpitt "Forever came sooner than either of us thought. But fate has given me a new forever. Content warnings: kidnapping and abduction, sexual assault, Stockholm Syndrome Cure Bound had that promising potential to appeal to my love for dark, sultry romance novels, and even the addition of a forbidden love between … Continue reading Rapid Review: Netgalley Picks – Cure Bound & Birds of Paradise
New York Times bestseller and Hugo, British Fantasy, Romantic Times, and Eisner award-winning author of the graphic novel, Monstress, Marjorie Liu leads you deep into the heart of the tangled woods. In her long-awaited debut story collection, dark, lush, and spellbinding short fiction you will find unexpected detours, dangerous magic, and even more dangerous women. … Continue reading ARC Review: The Tangleroot Palace by Marjorie Liu
It's been a while since I did one of these, so I guess it's time to do a new one! It's also my chance to update everyone what's been going on my life recently. Another Lockdown Birthday If there was one thing that I was already sure would happen, it's that I would be celebrating … Continue reading Weekly Updates #3: What’s Going On With Me + Lockdown Birthday Part 2
Eve Brown is a certified hot mess. No matter how hard she strives to do right, her life always goes horribly wrong—so she’s given up trying. But when her personal brand of chaos ruins an expensive wedding (someone had to liberate those poor doves), her parents draw the line. It's time for Eve to grow up … Continue reading Review: Act Your Age, Eve Brown by Talia Hibbert
Hooray for more book tag games! I was tagged by Maria @ The Character Study to do both of these tags, so thank you so much, darling! The Last 10 Books Tag Last Book I Bought Chain of Iron by Cassandra Clare I've actually been on a book buying ban since the year started, but … Continue reading The Last 10 books Tag + The Vincent Ehindero Blogger Ward
Twelve books might not be my batting average number per month, but these 12 books were very rewarding and provided a great reading experience due to their quality content. So here's a run down of the things I've consumed for the past month! #AsianReadathon & #StanAsianAuthors Wrap-Up Prompts: Read any book written by an Asian … Continue reading May Wrap-Up ft. #AsianReadathon & #StanAsianAuthors Reads
On the island of Kekon, the Kaul family is locked in a violent feud for control of the capital city and the supply of magical jade that endows trained Green Bone warriors with supernatural powers they alone have possessed for hundreds of years. Beyond Kekon's borders, war is brewing. Powerful foreign governments and mercenary criminal … Continue reading Review: Jade War by Fonda Lee
Hey, everyone! I won't be able to post a review for this book (as I only received the book yesterday lol), but I'm more than honored to present the release of this new summer rom-com anthology: Summer in the City! I got personally invited to join on this tour by one of the authors, Priscilla … Continue reading Book Spotlight: Summer in the City by Lori Wilde, Priscilla Oliveras, & Sarah Skilton
After her mother dies in an accident, sixteen-year-old Bree Matthews wants nothing to do with her family memories or childhood home. A residential program for bright high schoolers at UNC–Chapel Hill seems like the perfect escape—until Bree witnesses a magical attack her very first night on campus. A flying demon feeding on human energies. A … Continue reading Review: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
I'm in a big pop music fan as my music tastes tend to be a bit different from the general public's preferences. But there are a few Selena Gomez songs that I have on my playlist that I actually enjoy. I was tagged by Joy @ohsrslybooks to do this fun tag featuring songs sung by … Continue reading The Selena Gomez Book Tag
My Thoughts “The warrior's way was not to run from failure, but up to it and do better.”Skyward, Brandon Sanderson This is my introduction to Brandon Sanderson's non-Cosmere and young adult books, and I was so glad that this book did not disappoint and that it had all the expectations I had from his other … Continue reading Dual Review: Skyward and Starsight by Brandon Sanderson
Superior Glokta has a problem. How do you defend a city surrounded by enemies and riddled with traitors, when your allies can by no means be trusted, and your predecessor vanished without a trace? It’s enough to make a torturer want to run – if he could even walk without a stick. Northmen have spilled … Continue reading Review: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie
The haunting and poignant story of a how a young Japanese girl's understanding of the historic and tragic bombing of Hiroshima is transformed by a memorial lantern-floating ceremony. Twelve-year-old Nozomi lives in the Japanese city of Hiroshima. She wasn't even born when the bombing of Hiroshima took place. Every year Nozomi joins her family at … Continue reading Review: Soul Lanterns by Shaw Kuzki
What would you change if you could go back in time? In a small back alley in Tokyo, there is a café which has been serving carefully brewed coffee for more than one hundred years. But this coffee shop offers its customers a unique experience: the chance to travel back in time. In Before the Coffee … Continue reading Review: Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi
Like any other person within the book community, I was ecstatic about the news of Leigh Bardugo's Grishaverse books being adapted into a tv series, though I always did have my apprehensions about any book series being adapted into the screens. However, I need to disclose that I am not the biggest fan of The … Continue reading TV Review: Netflix’s Shadow And Bone
They say that the Thorn of Camorr can beat anyone in a fight. They say he steals from the rich and gives to the poor. They say he's part man, part myth, and mostly street-corner rumor. And they are wrong on every count. Only averagely tall, slender, and god-awful with a sword, Locke Lamora is … Continue reading Review: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch
Hey everyone! Today is a very exciting day because I have chosen as one of the tour hosts for Mia P. Manansala's debut novel - Arsenic and Adobo! I've always had my eye on this book ever since its official announcement, and even though I'm not a big Adobo fan (hello, my fellow Sinigang people!), … Continue reading Book Tour Stop & Review: Arsenic and Adobo by Mia P. Manansala
Can you fight like cats and dogs, and still be perfect for each other? Things are getting ruff in this Brooklyn neighborhood when new veterinarian Caleb Fitch moves in next door to the Whitman Street Cat Cafe and gets on the wrong side of cafe owner Lauren Harlow. Lauren has a few things to teach … Continue reading ARC Review: Like Cats and Dogs by Kate McMurray
April has been a very satisfying reading month, especially in terms of the quality of books that I managed to read. It was also another fantasy-filled month for me, but with some specks of romance and mystery thrown in the mix. And undeniably, the best book I've read this month and something I've added to … Continue reading April Wrap-Up & May TBR ft. #AsianReadathon and #StanAsianAuthors
Hey everyone! Today is my book tour stop for Anela Deen's newest fantasy release - In the Jaded Grove! I would like to thank Caffeine Book Tours for selecting me as one of the tour hosts. I'm always looking for more fae-centered books that have darker and more sinister themes, hence I was super excited … Continue reading Book Tour Stop & Review: In the Jaded Grove by Anela Deen
Folklore is a widely used inspirational material for books, especially fantasy novels, and one of the most known folk tales featured in fantasy books are the ones based from the massive world of the Faerie. Originally derived from European tales, these beings living in Faerie such as faeries, elves, goblins, mermaids, banshees, pixies, brownies, trolls, … Continue reading Book Tour: Fae Books Written by POC Authors
It's undeniable that Goodreads is the most popular book review platform, despite its many flaws, and until now, it's still my go-to reading tracker and source of titles, even though it's far from perfect. So when I read this tag post from The Corner of Laura, it seemed like an exciting tag, and of course, … Continue reading Goodreads Was Wrong Book Tag
Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he’s on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian – leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and a lot of happy enemies. Nobleman Captain Jezal dan Luthar, dashing officer, and paragon of selfishness, has nothing more … Continue reading Review: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie
In the not-too-distant future, a simple outpatient procedure to increase empathy between romantic partners has become all the rage. And Briddey Flannigan is delighted when her boyfriend, Trent, suggests undergoing the operation prior to a marriage proposal - to enjoy better emotional connection and a perfect relationship with complete communication and understanding. But things don't quite work … Continue reading Review: CrossTalk by Connie Willis
Key West is the ideal backdrop for the summer read you need! Perfect for fans of Abby Jimenez, Jasmine Guillory, and Jen DeLuca, this gorgeous and stirring new love story from the author of Island Affair will touch your heart… Award-winning photographer Alejandro Miranda hasn't been home to Key West in years--not since he left … Continue reading ARC Review: Anchored Hearts by Priscilla Oliveras
The first quarter of 2021 has been long gone, but it was a promising reading streak so far. I noticed a lot of bloggers and vloggers making their own quarterly wrap-ups, and I decided to do my own spin on it! This is my first time to create my own quarterly wrap-up and statistics for … Continue reading My Quarterly Wrap-Up: Jan-Mar 2021
A mother struggling to repress her violent past,A son struggling to grasp his violent future,A father blind to the danger that threatens them all. When the winds of war reach their peninsula, will the Matsuda family have the strength to defend their empire? Or will they tear each other apart before the true enemies even … Continue reading Review: The Sword of Kaigen by M.L. Wang
Sirscha Ashwyn comes from nothing, but she’s intent on becoming something. After years of training to become the queen’s next royal spy, her plans are derailed when shamans attack and kill her best friend Saengo. And then Sirscha, somehow, restores Saengo to life. Unveiled as the first soulguide in living memory, Sirscha is summoned to … Continue reading Review: Forest of Souls by Lori M. Lee
Carter Owens, daughter of a Secret Service agent, is trained to disassemble any weapon, any situation, and anyone. Her biting sarcasm and razor-sharp mind make her impossible to beat in a word fight and when talking doesn’t work, she uses her fists. She attends Hamilton Prep, Washington D.C.’s most prestigious high school, where everyone is … Continue reading Review: A Secret Service by Joy Jenkins
My PhilMyth Readathon Wrap-Up I decided to join the PhilMyth Readathon this year, and I posted my TBR list a couple of weeks ago. I'm really happy to say that I manage to complete all 7 prompts for this readathon! Although I had to change 2 titles from my original list - namely Sweet & … Continue reading My PhilMyth Readathon Wrap-Up + Weekly Update #2
Tamsin is the most powerful witch of her generation. But after committing the worst magical sin, she’s exiled by the ruling Coven and cursed with the inability to love. The only way she can get those feelings back—even for just a little while—is to steal love from others. Wren is a source—a rare kind of … Continue reading Review: Sweet & Bitter Magic by Adrienne Tooley
For a hundred years, the once-prosperous kingdom of Perin Faye has suffered under the rule of the greedy and power-hungry Thungrave kings. Maralyth Graylaern, a vintner's daughter, has no idea her hidden magical power is proof of a secret bloodline and claim to the throne. Alac Thungrave, the king’s second son, has always been uncomfortable … Continue reading ARC Review: The Stolen Kingdom by Jillian Boehme
Top Ten Tuesday is a book blog segment created by The Artsy Reader Girl to spread the love of list making about almost everything under the sun - especially books. “Books train your mind to imagination to think big."Taylor Swift I always believe in the great power of DNF-ing books. Nothing destroys the pleasure of … Continue reading Books I’d Gladly Throw Into the Ocean
Twenty-six-year-old Dani’s identical twin sister calls her out of the blue with a colossal problem. Sophie needs to jet off to Mexico to save her friend from a botched tummy tuck but her boss won’t let her take any PTO. Dani, eager to repair their strained relationship, leaves her glamorous LA life behind as a … Continue reading ARC Review: Twinfluence by Grace Costello
Set in a kingdom where danger lurks beneath the sea, mermaids seek vengeance with song, and magic is a choice. She will reign. As princess of the island kingdom Visidia, Amora Montara has spent her entire life training to be High Animancer — the master of souls. The rest of the realm can choose their … Continue reading Review: All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace
A young girl in Harlem discovers slam poetry as a way to understand her mother’s religion and her own relationship to the world. Debut novel of renowned slam poet Elizabeth Acevedo. Xiomara Batista feels unheard and unable to hide in her Harlem neighborhood. Ever since her body grew into curves, she has learned to let … Continue reading Review: The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo
March has been my most productive reading month to date, because I managed to read a whopping 20 books! I can't even remember the last time I've read this much in a single month. I am definitely owing this reading achievement to the great help of audiobooks. I really milked in my money's worth of … Continue reading March Wrap-Up & April TBR
Series Summary Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is now on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds. Kelsier, Vin, Elend, Sazed, Spook, and the rest are … Continue reading Series Review: Wax & Wayne (Mistborn Era 2) by Brandon Sanderson
Two sisters. One brutal murder. A quest for vengeance that will unleash Hell itself… And an intoxicating romance. Emilia and her twin sister Vittoria are streghe—witches who live secretly among humans, avoiding notice and persecution. One night, Vittoria misses dinner service at the family’s renowned Sicilian restaurant. Emilia soon finds the body of her beloved … Continue reading Review: Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco
The PhilMyth Read-a-Thon is a yearly Filipino-based readathon hosted by Gerald the Bookworm running from March 28 to April 10 that uses Filipino mythological creatures as reading prompts. This is my first time joining this readathon, and I've been looking for an exciting readathon for months now that will help me discover new books and … Continue reading My PhilMyth Readathon TBR
March is considered as Women's Month - a great month to remember and continue to empower and give recognition to women in all various fields, no matter huge or small. Before the month ends, I wanted to do feature wherein I showcase the fantasy and science fiction books currently in my TBR written by amazing … Continue reading 20 SFF Books Written by Women on my TBR
Audiobooks have been a lifesaver for me this month, and I've been squeezing the juice out of all my Scribd subscription and my remaining credits on Audible. Aside from the big chonks (yes, I love the words chonk and chonky) that I listened and followed along with my eyes, I've also read a few novellas … Continue reading Rapid Review: Short Stories I’ve Read Recently
The pandemic we're still currently experiencing isn't just because of a virus, but of hate. Hate is an even worse form of virus that greatly affects many, regardless of sex, identity, race, culture, or beliefs. While we are on the path to stopping the spread of a deadly and contagious virus, we are all still … Continue reading Books by Asian Authors that I Love
