Follow my blog with Bloglovin. I've talked a lot about my mixed feelings on mental illness rep here. But you know what I haven't really spent enough time on? My favorite books with characters that have mental health issues. So here's a post recommending a few of my all-time favorites. My Favorite Books Focusing on… Continue reading books surrounding trauma, abuse, or mental health – recs
Month: September 2017
Not Caring About Diversity Isn’t Edgy
There's a trend on goodreads that has started to tire me out. I am so sick of y'all coming on to goodreads and posting "Am I the only one who doesn't care about diversity? Am I the only one who isn't offended by x being homophobic?" See, here's the thing. You're not. Have you ever… Continue reading Not Caring About Diversity Isn’t Edgy
things are messed up – This Darkness Mine by Mindy McGinnis
This Darkness Mine by Mindy McGinnis – 4 stars!! – releases October 10th I don't know if this is a book you can "review". I feel like I'll be spoiling you by saying a single thing. Besides, how can I describe these? How can I talk about some of the fucked up things that happened… Continue reading things are messed up – This Darkness Mine by Mindy McGinnis
authors i’ve read every book by
This is a... very random post. Because I felt like trying to figure this out, I guess?? I won't be counting any authors who have only pubbed one book. "Book" can mean series or standalone, meaning that series will be counted as singular books. authors w two books, both of which I've read Marieke Nijkamp… Continue reading authors i’ve read every book by
The Weaponization of ProblematicTM Representation
Okay, here's the thing - I'm kinda mixed on the current culture of book callouts. I've written about this before in some old and less good posts. Right now, as I think some of you might have noticed, there's some really messy things going down with regards to book twitter. Let's talk. The drama that inspired… Continue reading The Weaponization of ProblematicTM Representation
gay murder theater – echo after echo by amy rose capetta
Echo After Echo by Amy Rose Capetta – releases October 10th – 4 stars The thing I keep coming back to about Echo after Echo is the sheer power of the writing. Almost everything about this book is awesome, but the writing is stunning. It is "I will remember this for the rest of my… Continue reading gay murder theater – echo after echo by amy rose capetta
books I’m reading September (for real this time!!)
BRIEF PSA I have been super tired and slightly half-assed some of this week's post. Why? I was an idiot and switched from taking two APs to three APs. It was a decision I was excited about the time, but my new AP class - AP US History - has been incredibly draining and very… Continue reading books I’m reading September (for real this time!!)
How To Write a Good Review
Today I'm going to be writing a post about how to write good reviews!! Again, these are all just my opinions and my thoughts on how to write reviews. Other users might disagree, but I hope these will help. _______________________________________ Say your basic opinion before you start the review. Don't summarize the entire plot first… Continue reading How To Write a Good Review
season seven complaints: game of thrones
I've been bingeing GOT since last year, and I have enjoying myself. MOSTLY. But recently it has not been that great?? I really was not a fan of this season. I think I disliked it even more than I did season five. Jackie over at TooMuchABookNerd has been doing her tag Fierce Fangirl Friday for a really long… Continue reading season seven complaints: game of thrones
books to read with no synopsis
We all know that some synopsis writers spoil events that happen halfway through the book or have heard reviewers say "it's best to go into this one blind." For this week's top five Wednesday, we're going to recommend some books you need to read blurb-free. Check here for topics!! I'm going to split this in… Continue reading books to read with no synopsis
in which i defend my underrated faves
It's time for a random post in which I defend every single unfairly hated fictional character I can think of. And there are only three. But here I am anyway!! Wow, recurring theme - I love ambiguously non-heterosexual morally ambiguous characters who have Been Through Some Shit but come out stronger. That's my character archetype… Continue reading in which i defend my underrated faves
unique blogger award tag
I'm finally doing the Unique Blogger Award after my good friend Destiny @howlinglibraries nominated me a month ago to do it!! So here's my exceptionally late post. For this tag, you 1. Link to the blogger(s) who nominated you, 2. Answer their questions, 3. Nominate a few people, and then 4. Ask them three questions of their own!! 1.… Continue reading unique blogger award tag
arc review: The Tiger’s Watch by Julia Ember
The Tiger's Watch by Julia Ember - 2 stars, DNF - releases August 22nd I'm officially DNFing this out of frustration. This was a FAILED buddyread with Silv and Rin -links lead to their reviews. All of us DNFed which doesn't seem like a great sign?? ➽ The biggest issue here was the worldbuilding. The… Continue reading arc review: The Tiger’s Watch by Julia Ember
August wrap-up
Wow. So I read 23 books this month, which sounds awesome until you realize that a full eight of them were graphic novels / mixed media, two were DNFs - I'm actually not sure if these are counted in the 23 - three were novellas, and two were rereads. Basically, it wasn't a great month… Continue reading August wrap-up
gay feminist snow white – Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust
Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust - Releases September 5th - 4 stars As many of you may know, I’m a huge fan of subersive retellings. A retelling focusing on Snow White and her stepmother always sounded fabulous to me, especially with feminist themes. And, thank goodness, it didn’t disappoint. This is… Continue reading gay feminist snow white – Girls Made of Snow and Glass by Melissa Bashardoust
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