The Hate U Give
Review WOW. I’ve seen so much talk about this book and I was fearful that it wouldn’t live up to the hype but how wrong I was to worry. The…
Beneath the Moon: Fairytales, Myths, and Divine Stories from Around the World
Review I love mythology and fairy tales, they always give me a cozy feeling that makes me think of my childhood. Even into adulthood, I'm always happy when I learn…
A Step from Heaven
Review A Step from Heaven is not an easy book to address. It follows the life of Young Ju Park and her family; they are Korean immigrants pursuing the American…
As Simple as Snow
Review As Simple as Snow is a young adult coming of age story about an average teenage boy and his brief and turbulent relationship with his goth girlfriend, Anna. The…
As Kismet Would Have It
Review It's strange how excited I was to find that there is a sequel short story for a book that I ended up being disappointed by. I read When Dimple…
When Dimple Met Rishi
Review Sigh. It was hard for me to decide how to start this review because I found myself confused and disappointed when I finished. I think I suffered a little…
I Wish I Weren’t a Djinni
Review I Wish I Weren’t a Djinni is a run-of-the-mill genie story with a touch of romance. A young man finds a lamp, he gets three wishes, and the djinni…
The Liar’s Daughter
Review I knew that this story was going to be a page-turner just by the look of it, and the brief synopsis hooked me. The Liar's Daughter is less about…
The Place Between Breaths
Review The Place Between Breaths is an emotionally raw story about mental illness and the ways that it can weigh heavily on our lives. Schizophrenia is a serious illness wherein…
Jane Anonymous
Review This book is a difficult one for me to tackle because I wasn't sure how I felt about it. Jane Anonymous is a page-turner, detailing the abduction and captivity…