How We Fall Apart is a YA mystery thriller with Asian main characters, and I really enjoyed it! Set at an elite private school, it explores the immense pressure of academic performance on students, in particular Asian students. It touches on important themes such as friendship rivalry, classism and the illusion of being perfect, mental […]
After reading and loving A Curse So Dark and Lonely, I was excited for a brand new fantasy series by Brigid Kemmerer. Even though it references a deadly plague spreading through the kingdom, and the cure distributed on the black market – something that eerily reflects the current environment we live in of COVID19. There’s just […]
The concept behind Havenfall was so fascinating – it’s a magical inn between the cross-roads of 4 unique realms, and I loved that about it! I really appreciated the description of each of these realms at the start of the book as well and it was easy to refer back to it as the plot […]
I’ve read all of Sarah Crossan’s books and Toffee is probably my favourite of hers. Like with her other books, Toffee tackles hard-hitting topics in verse and makes us feel all of the emotions. And because it’s written in verse, it’s a really quick but impactful read. Toffee is a beautiful story about families of choice and finding acceptance […]
This Beauty and the Beast retelling may have some familiar tropes, but it’s definitely not a fantasy to be missed! Kemmerer writes fantabulous dialogue in a magical realm where a girl from our modern day and age travels to. This girl, Harper, has cerebral palsy, but she proves time and time again with her cunning […]
What a stunning fantasy debut! Seriously fantasy readers, you better have this book on your radar. The Girl King reveals a stimulating plot full of betrayal and sacrifices as characters fight their way to the top. Among the ensemble of casts is Lu, Min, and Nokhai. All three of them have very distinct POV’s that […]