In the last few years, I’ve learned a lot about the value of reading diverse books. Reading books by and about various groups of marginalized people have massively expanded my understanding of history, culture, language, rituals, oppression, and the stressors that these groups face regularly, but it has […]
The Secret Keeper of Jaipur Author: Alka Joshi Genre: Historical Fiction Publication Date: June 22, 2021 Publisher: Harlequin Audio Series: The Henna Artist #2 Thank you to libro.fm for providing me with a copy of this audiobook. I am offering my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: death, homophobia […]
Unravel the Dusk Author: Elizabeth Lim Genre: YA Fantasy Publication Date: July 7, 2020 Publisher: Knopf Series: The Blood of Stars #2 CONTENT WARNING: gore, death, violence Maia Tamarin’s journey to sew the dresses of the sun, the moon and the stars has taken a grievous toll. She […]
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before Author: Jenny Han Genre: YA Romance Publication Date: April 15, 2014 Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Series: To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before #1 CONTENT WARNING: death of a parent Lara Jean keeps her love letters in […]
That Thing About Bollywood Author: Supriya Kelkar Genre: MG Magical Realism/Contemporary Publication Date: May 18, 2021 Publisher: Simon and Schuster Books for Young Readers Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with a copy of this book. I am giving my honest opinion voluntarily. CONTENT WARNING: mention of […]
The Kiss Quotient Author: Helen Hoang Genre: Romance Publication Date: June 5, 2018 Publisher: Berkley Series: The Kiss Quotient #1 CONTENT WARNING: mention of cancer Stella Lane comes up with algorithms to predict customer purchases — a job that has given her more money than she knows what […]
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