Getting attacked by highwaymen, held as hostage by pirates, and set on an alchemical journey with his best friend and snarky sister – what else would Monty want for his Grand Tour? The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue is a delicious blend of wit and research, showcasing how aspects such as a biracial romance, […]
Lara Jean and Peter Kavinsky, why are you so adorable? I loved this conclusion to their story, as they farewell high school and start a new chapter of their lives. This book just felt so nostalgic, perfectly capturing the excitement and nervousness that comes with finishing high school and the future possibilities of college and […]
What do you do when you’re outrageously rich and you’re part of the most powerful, influential families in Asia? You spend it of course, in the wildest and craziest ways. From plastering oneself with the next season’s designer labels, to being named a Countess and having everyone bow to them, to getting plastic surgery for […]
Grief is a hard thing to manage, especially when you lose your best friend/kind of boyfriend who you’ve grown up with most of your life. What’s even worse, is that Griffin has to deal with Jackson’s grief, who was Theo’s current boyfriend when he died. Griffin isn’t ready to deal with any of this, but […]
A book about an Asian teen living in Australia dealing with the traditional values of her parents and her Western classmates – where was this book when I was in high school? Even though Cloudwish isn’t written by an #ownvoices author, I found it incredibly relatable as it highlighted things that I’ve experienced as a […]
This week has been a rough one for many. Although I’m not American, seeing the results of the election has hit home just how far away we are from true acceptance of one another. Instead of bringing people together as I had hoped, it’s wedged people further apart, which scares me. Hate does not beget hate, […]
Diverse books are so important when it comes to representing different cultures, religions, socio-economic circumstances, people and walks of life – because that’s what real life is! Wouldn’t fiction be boring if you read about the same character all the time? We’re massive supporters of diverse fiction at Happy Indulgence so we’re putting our heads […]
Having parents who have immigrated from Asia in search of a better life – Freedom Swimmer is a story that holds true to my heart. It’s an eye-opening and humbling story about two brave boys with nothing but the courage in their heart and bravery in their souls – and I’m still reeling from feels after reading […]
Lately the diversity debate has been strong, and I thought it was apt to share my thoughts on when books misrepresent diversity. It’s great to see more authors including multi-cultural characters and people from different walks of life in their books, and it’s definitely refreshing to read about characters who aren’t your standard Caucasian girl in […]