In the eerie town of ‘Allows, some people get to be magical sorceresses, while other people have their spirits trapped in the mall for all ghastly eternity. Then there’s twelve-year-old goblin-witch Beetle, who’s caught in between. She’d rather skip being homeschooled completely and spend time with her best friend, Blob Glost. But the mall is getting boring, and B.G. is cursed to haunt it, tethered there by some unseen force. And now Beetle’s old best friend, Kat, is back ... Read More about Beetle & The Hollowbones by Aliza Layne
The Dragon of Jin-Sayeng by K. S. Villoso: Review
I am Yeshin's daughter, whether I deny it or not. Queen Talyien is finally home, but dangers she never imagined await her in the shadowed halls of her father's castle. War is on the horizon. Her son has been stolen from her, her warlords despise her, and across the sea, a cursed prince threatens her nation with invasion in order to win her hand. Worse yet, her father's ancient secrets are dangerous enough to bring Jin Sayeng to ruin. Dark magic tears rifts in the sky, preparing to rain ... Read More about The Dragon of Jin-Sayeng by K. S. Villoso: Review
When We Were Infinite by Kelly Loy Gilbert: Review
There were so many ways to lose someone, and the deeper you went with them, the more there were. All Beth wants is for her tight-knit circle of friends — Grace Nakamura, Brandon Lin, Sunny Chen, and Jason Tsou — to stay together. With her family splintered and her future a question mark, these friends are all she has — even if she sometimes wonders if she truly fits in with them. Besides, she’s certain she’ll never be able to tell Jason how she really feels about him, so friendship will have ... Read More about When We Were Infinite by Kelly Loy Gilbert: Review
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri: Review
She would make herself something monstrous. She could be a creature born of poison and pyre, flame and blood. The Jasmine Throne is the woman-centric epic fantasy that I've been waiting to read. Among several other POVs shine Malini, Priya, and Bhumika, women of diverse strengths in a world that pressures them to conform to patriarchal standards of women. Malini is calculating, manipulative, and ruthless. She hesitates not to use others or discard pieces to get what she desires. Priya is a ... Read More about The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri: Review
Picture Book Round-Up
"On a rainy day when the house smells like cinnamon and Papa and Luca are still asleep, when the clouds are wearing shadows and the wind paints the window with beads of water, I want to be everywhere Mama is." Me & Mama is a beautiful story about a young girl's day spent with her mother. There is wonder in the girls' voice as she observes her surroundings, as told through poetic language, such as "The wind is painting the outside window with beads of water, " "We sing out loud to sky. Sky ... Read More about Picture Book Round-Up
When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo: Review
...it was a story told by humans who never heard it from a tiger. In this second book of Nghi Vo's The Singing Hills Cycle, Cleric Chih continues their journey to collect stories. Chih's travels have taken them to the cold north of the Anh Empire. Seeking safe passage through the Kihir Pass, they enlist the aid of mammoth scout Si-yu and her partner, the mammoth Piluk. On the way, however, they find themselves at the mercy of three tiger sisters, who desire to eat them. To buy time for ... Read More about When the Tiger Came Down the Mountain by Nghi Vo: Review
10 Bookish Wishes
In celebration of Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl's birthday, today's Top Ten Tuesday prompt is 10 bookish wishes. 10 Books on My Wishlist The Chosen and the Beautiful by Nghi Vo Jordan Baker grows up in the most rarefied circles of 1920s American society—she has money, education, a killer golf handicap, and invitations to some of the most exclusive parties of the Jazz Age. She’s also queer, Asian, adopted, and treated as an exotic attraction by her peers, while the most important doors ... Read More about 10 Bookish Wishes
Mindy Kim: Mini Reviews of Birthday Puppy, Class President, and the Trip to Korea
Mindy Kim is one of my favorite chapter book series. Mindy is a relatable protagonist. The stories are cute, and they're accompanied by equally cute illustrations which bring Mindy's story to life. I also love the colorful covers. They look beautiful lined up together! All Mindy Kim wants is a puppy of her own. Now that she is eight years old, she believes that she is grown-up and responsible enough for one. To her delight, her dad gives her a cute puppy, who she names Theodore. But ... Read More about Mindy Kim: Mini Reviews of Birthday Puppy, Class President, and the Trip to Korea
Dragon Mage by ML Spencer: Giveaway
Today, I'm delighted to spotlight Dragon Mage by ML Spencer with a tour-wide giveaway hosted by Storytellers on Tour. Please follow the tour to check out the posts from all the other incredible book blogger and bookstagrammers participating in this tour! Giveaway Grand Prize: Hardcover copyRunners-Up: Paperback copyStarts: June 16th, 2021 at 12:00am ESTEnds: June 23rd, 2021 at 11:59pm ESTOpen to: US only a Rafflecopter giveaway ... Read More about Dragon Mage by ML Spencer: Giveaway
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