Today we are participating in the #SpinTheDawnTour organised by Caffeine Book Tours, to celebrate this #ownvoices Asian fantasy book! I’ve been excited for this book since I first heard the synopsis – after all, the cover is absolutely MAGNIFICENT and I never say no to a Chinese-inspired story with hints of Mulan. I’m happy to […]
So you’re probably thinking, “Another rebellion, Aila?! When will you get over these things.” The answer is: NEVER. I love revolution, innovation, and movements. I love seeing changes and the way small feats can make grand progress. In the midst of all these magical rebellions and ending the ways of a social hierarchy, what makes […]
Let me answer the question on everyone’s minds: is Gemina better than Illuminae? It’s been over a week and I’m still recovering from it – it was super intense and fast paced from start to finish. Having read and loved both books, I would say it was just as good as Illuminae, if not better. Going in, we […]
I was completely unprepared for how much I loved Everyone We’ve Been. It was a preorder that I made months in advance, which meant that I’d forgotten what it was about by the time it got to my doorstep. Upon reading the synopsis, I wasn’t sure how much I’d like it because it sounded quite […]