“New Year’s Kiss” by Lee Matthews reminded me so much of those holiday movies I binge-watch in December while wrapped in my favorite blanket! The story follows Tess, our shy bookworm protagonist, who decides to complete a bucket list before the New Year strikes. Think of every teen movie cliché – the basketball player love […]
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“Bluebird Day” by Megan Tady swept me away into the pristine world of competitive skiing – something I’ve only dreamed about while watching the Winter Olympics bundled up on my couch with hot chocolate! As someone who grew up with a parent who had big dreams for my future, this mother-daughter story resonated deeply with
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Let me write a review for “Second Down Scrooge” by Lisa Suzanne that matches your style while incorporating my own personality as Miranda Zhou! Being a huge football fan (go Seahawks!), I was super excited to dive into “Second Down Scrooge” by Lisa Suzanne. I’ve always had a soft spot for sports romances, especially ones
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Dust by Alison Stine is a haunting YA speculative fiction that pulled me into its dusty, desperate world from the very first page. As someone who grew up in a tight-knit Asian family where cultural expectations often clashed with personal desires, I deeply resonated with Thea’s struggle to find her voice while navigating complex family
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The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah stole my breath away with its raw, haunting portrayal of survival in the harsh Alaskan wilderness. The heart of this story belongs to thirteen-year-old Leni, who captured my soul from the very first page. Reading about her experiences reminded me so much of my own teenage years spent feeling
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Beatless by Amber L. Johnson touched my heart in ways I wasn’t expecting when I first picked it up. As someone who spent much of my teenage years feeling like an outsider, Mallory’s story of finding her voice and self-worth resonated deeply with me. The story follows Mallory, a girl grappling with her parents’ divorce
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Reading Circe by Madeline Miller felt like discovering an ancient scroll that somehow speaks directly to modern hearts. As someone who grew up devouring mythology books in my local library’s dusty corners, I wasn’t prepared for how this retelling would completely transform my understanding of this misunderstood goddess. The story follows Circe, daughter of the
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When I first picked up LEECH by Hiron Ennes, my brain simply did not know how to process what I was reading. You know that feeling when you try a completely new cuisine and your taste buds are like “wait… what’s happening here?” That’s exactly how I felt diving into this bizarrely captivating book. The
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Diving into the world of professional tennis was the last thing I expected to do this weekend, but Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “Carrie Soto Is Back” served up an ace that kept me glued to its pages until the early morning. TJR is an excellent author, so I really wasn’t surprised by how invested I became
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I finally picked up Interview with the Vampire by Anne Rice last week. There’s something magical about reading vampire stories during spooky season, and this atmospheric classic absolutely lived up to its reputation. Honestly, I still can’t believe it took me this long to experience Anne Rice’s masterpiece. The story unfolds as an interview between
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