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Favorite senses

Recently, I finished a selection of Emily Dickinson’s poetry compiled in the Penguin Little Black Classics. While reading, I kept a blank index card with me which I used both as a bookmark and as a recorder for all the random thoughts and reactions to the text. In my mind, I was about to embark…

May 15, 2023

ARC Review: The Art of Prophecy by Wesley Chu

I have a huge love for genre fiction, and especially for all the ways storytellers find to make classic and timeless tales feel fresh and modern. The Art of Prophecy does that, and I’m so excited to talk about it after hearing the news that it will have a TV series adaptation! About the book…

October 18, 2022

[Interview] Worldbuilding, writing, and TTRPGs with Elisa A. Bonnin, author of Dauntless

Dauntless is one of my best reads this year, and based on the length of my book review, it isn’t hard to see why. One of my favorite aspects of it is the worldbuilding, and because the whole experience reminds me so much of tabletop role-playing games, I am so excited to geek out and…

September 30, 2022

Review: Dauntless by Elisa A. Bonnin

Dauntless goes beyond the standard trappings of YA fantasy with an epic story that is set in a vibrant, living world; is led by powerful women; and is daring enough to interrogate the narrative and future of its own histories. I have so much to say about this novel, so my review will focus on…

September 30, 2022September 30, 2022

Nonfiction Reading Bingo Check-in #2: A really late upload

Since this post has been stuck in my backlog for months, I’ve been hesitating to release this specific check-in and just jam all the updates in one go. But reviewing all my notes for this stretch of my reading journey made me realize how far I’ve come, and I think that a proper progress check-in…

September 28, 2022September 29, 2022

Wikathon 3: Readerakas Possibility Pile

August is officially declared as the Buwan ng Wika (National Month of Languages), and I always love the prompts, programs, and art that are highlighted during this season! If you want to dive into the depth and breadth of Filipino literature, Kate @ Your Tita Kate organized Wikathon 3: Readerakas with several amazing prompts: This…

August 17, 2022August 17, 2022

[Blog Tour] Five reasons to read Etta Invincible by Reese Eschmann

Thank you for dropping by, and welcome to my tour stop for Etta Invincible! Today, we have in the spotlight a sweet yet reflective read that takes us on a long train ride to our dreams. Though the pacing and worldbuilding can get a bit muddled and wonky at times, these five things made this…

July 26, 2022

[Blog Tour] Review: What Souls Are Made Of by Tasha Suri

I read Wuthering Heights in high school during the height (hehe) of Twilight’s popularity. Fellow ex-fans, I know you know. Although I liked Bella Swan’s reading list, I particularly *hated* Wuthering Heights because every single character in it made me want to scream loud enough to bust holes in the walls of my windowless bedroom.…

July 3, 2022July 3, 2022

[Blog Tour] Five reasons to read Nura and the Immortal Palace by M.T. Khan

First things first: This is a 5-star read for me! There is so much to love about this book, and here are some reasons to get you to read it too once it is released on July 5.

June 29, 2022June 29, 2022

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