Life has not been holding back any punches in 2020. We need a break more than ever—a chance to relax, recenter, and recharge. However, the global pandemic continues to keep our suitcases on the top shelf of the closet, and our…
Interview: Author Chloe Gong on writing about identity and colonialism in ‘These Violent Delights’
These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong was one of my most anticipated reads of 2020, and it did not disappoint! In my interview, Gong shared a lot about her writing process and the intention behind her work. I know I…
Book Review: Seasons of the Storm by Elle Cosimano
Seasons of the Storm by Elle Cosimano sounds absolutely riveting on paper. A story about teenagers who’ve died and turned into seasons that run around killing each other? It doesn’t get any better than that. Throw in some kind of…
Audiobook Review: The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth
The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth is a breezy lesbian rom-com about love in all its various forms. In it, cynical post-breakup Saoirse meets Ruby, lover of rom-coms which are largely, involuntarily, of the straighter variety. The two…
Book Review: The Betrothed by Kiera Cass
The Betrothed — a trope-filled, romantic YA fantasy — is the latest offering from Kiera Cass, the author of the wildly popular Selection series. Does this book hold a candle to what made this author the household name she is…
Book Review: The Perfect Escape by Suzanne Park
Zombie-themed escape rooms. Artificial Intelligence. Teenage angst. Money problems. Family drama. A survival competition. Scheming competitors. More zombies. The Perfect Escape is a fun, sweet mix of all of the above. Nate Jae-Woo Kim is a Skid—a scholarship kid. The…
Author Q&A: Sandhya Menon on OF CURSES AND KISSES
With Valentine’s Day near, there is nothing better to celebrate romance and love than with a new book. Of Curses and Kisses releases on February 18th and is filled with all of the things you love in Sandhya Menon’s previous…