TW: racism, gaslighting, This book truly shook me to my core. I wasn’t really expecting much going into it, but by the end I just felt so seen and understood as an Indian women. I genuinely think this book was something high school me needed and I think that’s why it holds so much value…
King and the Dragonflies Book Review
Book: King and the Dragonflies by Kacen Callender Release date: February 4, 2020 Pages: 272 Publisher: Scholastic Press Source: E-Book from Library Goodreads Summary: ***** My Thoughts: TW: racism, homophobia, death of a loved one I don’t pick up a lot of middle grade, but I’m so glad I picked up this one! I really chose to read this book…
Bookshop Feature: In the Head Scarf
Hi bookworms! You all aren’t even ready for today’s feature! I’ve worked with so many wonderful small businesses to share some amazing bookish and non bookish products, but this item is hands down the best collaboration I’ve ever done because a) it’s supporting a small South Asian business (which I’m a huge advocate for) and…
Bookshop Feature: One Ov A Kind Findz
Hello everyone! I hope you’re all doing well because today I’m bringing you another wonderful Bookshop Feature! During quarantine all I’ve been wearing is comfy clothes and sweatshirts because if I’m going to be home, might as well be as comfortable as possible right? Well when I stumbled upon this shop on Etsy I just…
American Street Book Review
Book: American Street Ibi Zoboi Release date: February 14, 2017 Pages: 336 Publisher: Balzer + Bray Source: Bought Physical Copy from Ebay Goodreads Summary: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30256109-american-street ***** My Thoughts: TW: abuse, violence, racism, deportation The best way I can describe this book is that it’s very powerful and very gritty. Okay so starting with the characters, I loved and found Fabiola…
Bookshop Feature: Engineering Baddies
Hello my lovely readers! I hope you’re all doing well! I was scouring Etsy as I do in between studying for my classes and I came across this amazing shop that promotes women in STEM and I just knew I had to reach out and work with this shop! If you weren’t aware, I’m a…
Grown Book Review
Book: Grown by Tiffany D. Jackson Release date: September 15, 2020 Pages: 384 Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books Source: E-book from Library Goodreads Summary: ***** My Thoughts: TW: physical and sexual assault, rape, grooming, drug use, discussion of suicide, mental illness This was such an important book and it touched on some themes that many YA books shy away from, but…
Bookshop Feature: Marie’s Crafting
Hi everyone! Sorry I’ve been a little MIA lately, I’ve just been swamped with university and life, but I’m back! I’ll have some Bookshop Features and book reviews coming out soon! I’m super excited to be sharing this particular shop with you because these designs will just absolutely blow your mind. Every time I look…
The Bad Muslim Discount Book Review
Book: The Bad Muslim Discount by Syed M. Masood Release date: February 2, 2021 Pages: 368 Publisher: Doubleday Books Source: NetGalley E-Arc Goodreads Summary: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50618289-the-bad-muslim-discount ***** My Thoughts: TW: physical assault, death of a loved one, islamophobia, mention of war, violence This book was an absolute roller coaster. It had so many twists and turns and the characters all felt…
Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town Book Review
Book: Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town by Bonnie Sue-Hitchcock Release date: April 1, 2021 Pages: 208 Publisher: Penguin Random House Source: NetGalley E-Arc Goodreads Summary: ***** My Thoughts: TW: sexual assault I really really wanted to like this book. I had read the other book this author wrote, The Smell of Other Peoples’ Houses and did like it…
Radio Silence Book Review
Book: Radio Silence by Alice Oseman Release date: February 25, 2016 Pages: 403 Publisher: Harper Collins Children’s Books Source: E-book from Library Goodreads Summary: ***** My Thoughts: TW: mental illness, animal abuse This was a really good book! (and a book I finally finished after being in the middle of so many). I think a big reason why this book…
Bookshop Feature: 3rd Floor Cottage
Hi readers! I recently shared a Bookstagram featuring some lovely goodies and a Blind Date with a Book book from the shop I’ll be sharing with you all today! If you’re a fan of the dark academia aesthetics, then you’re just going to fall in love with this shop and its products. So without further…