Book Review: A Princess in Theory (Reluctant Royals #1)

I'm coming to this series so much later than majority of the online book community, but I still wanted to share my thoughts on A Princess in Theory in the off chance that there are some of you who haven't yet picked up this series starter. This novel is the first in the Reluctant Royals ser…

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Book Review: Ever Cursed

Ever Cursed is the story of two young women: Princess Jane, the eldest of four princesses who are beloved by their kingdom but cursed to be Without one essential thing when they turn thirteen, and Reagan, the young witch who cast the curse. The princesses have the opportunity to break the spell bef…

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Book Review: Broken Wish (The Mirror #1)

Broken Wish is the first in a four-book fantasy series written by four different authors with four different settings and tied together by a magic mirror. Author Julie C. Dao kicks things off with the story of sixteen-year-old Elva, who is hiding the fact that she has magical abilities that allow h…

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Friends with ARCs: Fable + Shine

Adrienne Young's latest book release Fable centers around a young woman of the same name. Fable has survived four years making her own way on an island of thieves, and is determined to find a way off the island so that she can find her father and claim her rightful place at his side. She enlist…

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Series Review: Bridgertons (+ Thoughts on Each Book)

I read the entire Bridgerton series years ago, when I wasn’t yet involved in the online book community and when it was harder for me to acquire books since I was still living in the Philippines. But I persisted and succeeded in completing the series eventually, and I have fond memories of reading (…

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Book Review: East in Paradise (Journey to the Heart #2)

East in Paradise is the second novel in Tif Marcelo's Journey to the Heart series, which are contemporary romances that feature a Filipino-American lead and also have a fun food-related aspect. This companion sequel is about Bryn Aquino, who is pursuing her dream to set up a Filipino culinary r…

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Series Review: Keeper of the Lost Cities

Allow me to introduce you to my new middle grade obsession: the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger. I had high hopes for these books after both Macky and Kristin fell in love with the series. And as you can already tell, I too fell head over heels in love with this series (and I’…

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Book Review: The Downstairs Girl

The Downstairs Girl is about Chinese-American gal Jo, who is simply trying to find a way to make ends meet. But her gender and her race make it difficult, especially living as she does in Atlanta in the late 1800s where people like her being vocal is frowned upon. She finds an outlet for her voice …

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Book Review: Secret Crush Seduction (Heirs of Hansol #2)

Secret Crush Seduction  was my introduction to the Harlequin Desire line of romance novels. This is the second novel in the Heirs of Hansol  series, focusing on Adelaide Song, an aspiring fashion designer who wants to prove to her grandmother (and the world) that she's more than just a pretty, pa…

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Book Review: Forest of Souls

With the influx of YA fantasy titles that have been released in the last couple of years alone, it’s rare that I discover a story as personally appealing as Forest of Souls. Lori M. Lee’s latest title centers around a young woman named Sirscha Ashwyn, who is determined to be picked to become the ne…

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August 2020

August was a lovely month overall, which I'm glad for considering it's also when I celebrate my birthday! I was blessed enough to be able to escape a little from the confines of our apartment and get out of the city twice: first to have a joint birthday weekend celebration away with one of…

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