I’m not going to come in here saying this was a great book that I enjoyed, because that’s not what we do here. Instead, we’re going to stay honest in this book review, and everyone is going to deal with…
‘I Love You Like That’ Isn’t Bad, It’s Just Predictable
Here’s the thing that I don’t like about reviewing books – not liking them. Because when I don’t like them and I have to review them, I feel guilty. I feel guilty because I know that someone poured their heart…
Turning The Pages: ‘UNPregnant’ by Jenni Hendricks
If I am being honest, I can understand why it is that UNPREGNANT is so well received and loved. The book is beautifully written, the pacing is on track, the characters grow throughout the pages. I can see why it…
5 Reasons Why You Need To Read ‘Sorta Like a Rock Star’
If you want to get ahead of the game of Netflix’s latest Young Adult book-to-movie adaptation, then you’re going to want to park a seat and listen to your next great book obsession. Sorta Like a Rock Star tells the…
You Need To Read ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’
I’m not quite sure how Casey Mcquinston’s debut novel Red, White & Royal Blue escaped my notice while I was doing research for my most anticipated books of 2019 list, or during all the time I spent browsing Book Twitter…
‘Girls Resist!’ by KaeLyn Rich is the Guide Girls Need to Start a Revolution!
Girls Resist!: A Guide to Activism, Leadership, and Starting a Revolution by KaeLyn Rich is your go-to-guide to go from person on the sidelines of everything that’s happening in your life, neighborhood, city, or country to writer, activist, and speaker…
‘Fierce Fairytales’ by Nikita Gill Reinvents Classic Fairytales in the #MeToo Era
In an effort to build a space for queer people like myself, every Tuesday I’ll be posting opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community (and occasionally about the Latinx/WOC community since I am Latinx.) Welcome to…
‘The Dark Beneath the Ice’ by Amelinda Berube is Paranormal Activity & Black Swan’s Queer Love Child
In an effort to build a space for queer people like myself, every Tuesday I’ll be posting opinion pieces, listicals, reviews, and more focused on the LGBT community. Welcome to Queerly Not Straight! Enjoy and leave a comment below if…
‘Spill Zone: The Broken Vow’ by Scott Westerfeld is an Otherworldly Masterpiece
I’m trying not to be cheesy. I’m trying not to throw out words and phrases like horrifyingly beautiful or a haunting masterpiece. You know, the basics and what every book review is like. But that’s what Scott Westerfeld’s Spill Zone:…
‘The Darkest Legacy’ Review: A Thrilling, Emotional Ride Reflective of Society
Bracken’s newest installment of The Darkest Minds manages to weave a complex story filled with political awareness, compassion, thrills, romance, and a narrator that comes into her own. The last time I read The Darkest Minds series, which was about…
