I'm Leah! The woman behind Leah's Books, a blog where I write book reviews and post other bookish content.
What book lover doesn’t spend at least some of their their time daydreaming about their fictional crushes? I know I do! Also, because I tend to read a lot of fantasy, I think that characters in books are giving me unrealistic expectations. I’m starting to think I’m never […]
Kate in Waiting Author: Becky Albertalli Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: April 20, 2021 Publisher: Balzer + Bray CONTENT WARNING: profanity Contrary to popular belief, best friends Kate Garfield and Anderson Walker are not codependent. Carpooling to and from theater rehearsals? Environmentally sound and efficient. Consulting each other […]
A Constellation of Roses Author: Miranda Asebedo Genre: YA Contemporary Publication Date: November 5, 2019 Publisher: HarperTeen CONTENT WARNING: mention of abuse, mention of drug use, abandonment, death, suicide, mention of prostitution, death of a parent Trix McCabe is aimless, rootless, and on the run. At least, that’s […]
The Happiest Girl in the World Author: Alena Dillon Genre: YA Contemporary Fiction Publication Date: April 20, 2021 Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks CONTENT WARNING: sexual abuse of minors, disordered eating, emotional abuse, use of a racist slur For Sera Wheeler, the Olympics are the reason for everything. They’re […]
Here’s how it works: This week’s prompt is a fun one! Tomorrow is my niece’s birthday and I wouldn’t be a good aunt if I didn’t make this a prompt inspired by her name. What are some of your favorite book covers that are scarlet/red? Obviously I’m going […]
People Love Dead Jews: Reports From a Haunted Present Author: Dara Horn Genre: Nonfiction Publication Date: September 7, 2021 Publisher: W.W. Norton Company Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: antisemitism, genocide, violence, […]
Chain of Iron Author: Cassandra Clare Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: March 2, 2021 Publisher: Walker Books Series: The Last Hours #2 CONTENT WARNING: murder, blood, alcoholism, death of a parent, mention of miscarriage, gore Cordelia Carstairs seems to have everything she ever wanted. She’s engaged to marry […]
Sometimes reading a really amazing book can be a bittersweet experience. Do you know what I’m talking about? Like, that feeling of “Wow, what an amazing book,” paired with “Damn, I’m never going to be able to read it for the first time ever again?” Because I definitely […]
The Last Nomad: Coming of Age in the Somali Desert Author: Shugri Said Salh Genre: Autobiography Publication Date: August 3, 2021 Publisher: Algonquin Books Thank you to libro.fm for providing me with an ALC of this book. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. You can get this […]
Macbeth Author: William Shakespeare/SparkNotes Genre: Classics/Fiction Publication Date: April 15, 2003 Publisher: SparkNotes Series: No Fear Shakespeare CONTENT WARNING: murder, blood One night on the heath, the brave and respected general Macbeth encounters three witches who foretell that he will become king of Scotland. At first sceptical, he’s […]
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