It’s always refreshing to read a fantasy book about a mother, given I’m one myself, but what really intrigued me about this book is that Amina al-Sirafi is a retired pirate captain. Set in a world inspired by Middle Eastern folklore, The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi delivers a magical, intriguing and mystical pirate adventure with a twist. […]
An Arrow to the Moon is a magical realism read with some Chinese fables woven in: the story of Chang’e, the moon goddess, and the legend of Hou Yi, the archer. Due to the nature of the magical realism, you do have to suspend your disbelief at times. An Arrow to the Moon is told […]
What a brilliant and compelling book! Ace of Spades certainly delivers on the Get Out and Gossip Girl comparisons, while delivering shocking twists at the end. This is one of those books that I couldn’t put down, wanting to know what the solution to the mystery was, and when all the answers were shown, I was just left there in […]
With rave reviews everywhere, and even a Netflix option by Barack & Michelle Obama’s production company, there’s certainly a lot of hype attached to the Firekeeper’s Daughter. The main character Duanis, is a biracial 18 year old hockey player who gets caught up in an FBI investigation in her local Obijwe community. Perhaps I’m just used […]
If a book has Asian characters, I’m definitely down for it, but also one with a beautiful cover? Count me in. The Ones We’re Meant To Find is about two sisters looking to find each other again, and I was immediately curious at the blurb. A sister on an abandoned island and a comparison to Black Mirror and We Were […]
I’m always up for an Asian-inspired fantasy from an own voices author, so when I heard that The Bone Shard Daughter was exactly what I was looking for, I was excited to pick it up. So what about The Bone Shard Daughter made it unique and interesting? 1. Fascinating magic system From debut author Andrea Stewart, The Bone […]
Do you ever just sit there in a daze after finishing the last pages of a book, in complete awe? That was me with The City We Became. I read a lot of books, but truth be told, not many leave a lasting impact like this one. N.K. Jemisin is renowned for the Broken Earth trilogy – […]
I’ve heard a lot about Jade City from my friends over at Read at Midnight and The Quiet Pond, so for #AsianReadathon last month I decided to finally pick it up. I’m all for #ownvoices Asian reads, and this one is no exception – it’s based heavily on kung fu, martial arts and clan wars and […]
What does a girl who has unusual golden eyes see that everyone doesn’t? While some people may think becoming a rare Paper Girl, or one of the King’s concubines as a privilege, Lei sees it for what it truly is – an abuse of female rights where young girls are forced against their will for […]