Book Review: Vespertine

I'm always low key interested in novels that feature necromancy, or any sort of magic tied to death. And because I've had pretty positive experiences with Margaret Rogerson's work, I was excited when Vespertine  was announced. In the book, Artemisia is a novice training to become one of …

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Abbreviations #139: Life's Too Short, Time of Our Lives + The Darkest Night

In Life’s Too Short , the third novel in Abby Jimenez’s companion novel romance series The Friend Zone , readers are introduced to hotshot lawyer Adrian (cousin to Josh, who you may remember from The Friend Zone ) and his next-door neighbor and YouTube personality Vanessa. Their relationship begins on…

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The Great Studio Ghibli Marathon, Part 2

One of the items on my summer bucket list was to watch (or rewatch, in some cases) all of the films Studio Ghibli has ever released. It's definitely a commitment considering there are twenty films in total, but it was worth my while to see all of the different stories that the studio has brough…

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Book Review: Light from Uncommon Stars

While it was the cover that initially drew my interest, it was the premise of Light from Uncommon Stars that secured the novel a spot on my TBR. This novel weaves together the fates of three individuals: Shizuka Satomi, a woman who has made a deal with the devil where she must trade the souls of se…

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Autumn Bucket List

Back in June, I shared my summer bucket list ! I was determined to make the most of the summer, especially now that we can (with caution) be out and about more often. I honestly feel like I did a pretty good job enjoying my favorite season with my favorite people, and really, I couldn't ask for …

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Book Review: The Last Legacy

I fell completely in love with the world Adrienne Young brought to life in her Fable series , which is unsurprising since I’ve always been partial to stories about sea adventures. When it was announced that she’d be returning to this world one more time (as of right now, anyway) in The Last Legacy , …

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Book Review: Once Upon a Broken Heart (+ Blog Tour Q&A)

I was excited when it was announced that Stephanie Garber would be returning to the universe that she dreamed up in her Caraval series . There’s so much unexplored potential when it comes to the lore and the setting, so I was eager to see how it would take shape in her brand-new series starter Once …

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Abbreviations #138: America is in the Heart, When Breath Becomes Air + Crying in H Mart

Carlos Bulosan is a name I’ve heard mentioned many times, but it was only this year that I finally took the plunge and picked up America is in the Heart . In this memoir, which is often considered a cornerstone of Filipino-American literature, Bulosan shares his life story. He begins by describing h…

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Friends with ARCs: The Love Hypothesis

Olive Smith is determined to show her best friend that she's moved on from her last romantic relationship. If Anh requires proof, she'll get it - and that's how Olive finds herself in a panic-induced kiss with the first man she sees. The man in question just so happens to be Adam Carlse…

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The Great Studio Ghibli Marathon, Part 1

One of the items on my summer bucket list was to watch (or rewatch, in some cases) all of the films Studio Ghibli has ever released. It's definitely a commitment considering there are twenty films in total, but it was worth my while to see all of the different stories that the studio has brough…

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Book Review: Devil in Disguise

I've had an overall positive experience reading The Ravenels  historical romance series from Lisa Kleypas, but the latest installment Devil in Disguise  is by far one of my favorites! In this novel, romance blossoms between Merritt Sterling, a widow who has taken charge of her husband's shippi…

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Friends with ARCs: The Pick-Up

I've been keeping up with all of Miranda Kenneally's work since I first read her debut Catching Jordan  years ago, and I was looking forward to her latest YA contemporary novel The Pick-Up . The novel follows two teens, Mari and TJ, who first meet when they end up sharing a ride to a music fe…

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Adventures in Anime #9: Yona of the Dawn

It's time for more Adventures in Anime ! My best friend Rachel & I team up for this collaboration where we pick out an anime, watch it together and then answer a series of questions about it for the blog. I was so excited for this particular edition, as we're featuring one of my all-time…

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Abbreviations #137: Rule of Wolves, The House in the Cerulean Sea + The Shadow of Kyoshi

I’m always nervous about picking up a title that is extremely hyped up by the online book community I’m a part of, and The House in the Cerulean Sea was no exception. This adult fantasy standalone from TJ Klune had earned a lot of love and praise from readers, with particular emphasis on how wholes…

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Book Review: A Psalm for the Wild-Built

While I've heard a lot about Becky Chambers (particularly the novel A Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet ), her newest release A Psalm for the Wild-Built is my first experience with her work... and it certainly won't be my last! This sci-fi story is about a tea monk who sets out on a journey …

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Book Review: Kiki's Delivery Service

I love Kiki's Delivery Service . This is no surprise to longtime readers of the blog, I'm sure, as I've likely mentioned my love for the Studio Ghibli film adaptation more than once before. The lovely animation style brings this charming slice of life story about a young witch to life be…

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