Tag: general fiction

Burnt Sugar: Reason Why POC Stories Should be Written by POC Authors || A Book Review

November 9, 2020

Burnt Sugar (ARC) Author: Avni Doshi Publisher: Hamish Hamilton Released: July 30th, 2020 Genre: Fiction Pages: 128 Format: Paperback Characters: Antara, Tara, Dilip, Reza, … In her youth, Tara was wild. She abandoned her loveless marriage to join an ashram, endured a brief stint as a beggar (mostly to spite her affluent parents), and spent years chasing … More Burnt Sugar: Reason Why POC Stories Should be Written by POC Authors || A Book Review

The Ghost Bride: 3 Reasons Why the Netflix Series is Better Than The Book|| 2 in 1 Review

March 4, 2020

The Ghost Bride Author: YangSze Choo Publisher:  Hot Key Books Released: 2013 Genre: Fantasy, Historical Fiction Pages: 390 Format: Paperback Characters: Li Lan, Tian Ching, Er Lang, Tian Bai, Amah, … “One evening, my father asked me if I would like to become a ghost bride…” Though ruled by British overlords, the Chinese of colonial Malaya still … More The Ghost Bride: 3 Reasons Why the Netflix Series is Better Than The Book|| 2 in 1 Review

The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: I Finally Read The Sequel of The Five People You Meet in Heaven! || A Book Review

November 15, 2019

The Next Person You Meet in Heaven Author:  Mitch Albom Publisher: SPHERE Released: September 5th, 2019 Genre: Fiction Pages: 224 Format: Paperback Characters: Annie, Eddie, Paulo, … In this enchanting sequel to the number one bestseller The Five People You Meet in Heaven, Mitch Albom tells the story of Eddie’s heavenly reunion with Annie—the little girl he saved … More The Next Person You Meet in Heaven: I Finally Read The Sequel of The Five People You Meet in Heaven! || A Book Review

Spin The Dawn: Retelling of Mulan? I Don’t Think So || A Book Review

September 1, 2019

Spin The Dawn (ARC) Author: Elizabeth Lim Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers Publication Date: July 9th, 2019 Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Romance Pages: 392 Format: Netgalley e-ARC Characters: Maia Tamarin, Keton, Edan, Lady Sarnai, …. Project Runway meets Mulan in this sweeping YA fantasy about a young girl who poses as a boy to compete … More Spin The Dawn: Retelling of Mulan? I Don’t Think So || A Book Review

My Fate According to The Butterfly: Which I Learnt About The Philippines || A Book Review

July 21, 2019

My Fate According to the Butterfly (ARC) Author: Gail D. Villanueva Publisher: Scholastic Press Released: July 30th, 2019 Genre: Children/Middle Grade, Contemporary Pages: 240 Format: Paperback (ARC) Characters: Sab(Sabrina), Ate Nadine, Pepper, Kuya Jepoy, … When superstitious Sab sees a giant black butterfly, an omen of death, she knows that she’s doomed! According to legend, she … More My Fate According to The Butterfly: Which I Learnt About The Philippines || A Book Review

Stay A Little Longer by Dawn Lanuza International Blog Tour || Review & Playlist

May 28, 2019

Firstly, I want to thank Erika from The Nocturnal Fey and Rafael from The Royal Polar Bear Reads for having me on this international blog tour, it’s been a great pleasure working with them and being on board! Also, do you know that today (May 28th, 2019) is the RELEASE DATE for Stay a Little … More Stay A Little Longer by Dawn Lanuza International Blog Tour || Review & Playlist

Britt-Marie Was Here: A Journey of (Not Only) Transformation || A Book Review

January 5, 2019

Britt-Marie Was Here Author: Fredrik Backman Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division Released: November 17th, 2016 Genre: General Fiction Pages: 312 Format: Paperback Characters: Britt-Marie, Kent, Ben, Sami, Sven, …   At first sight, Britt-Marie is a fussy, passive-aggressive busybody. But hidden inside her is a woman who has bigger dreams and a warmer heart than … More Britt-Marie Was Here: A Journey of (Not Only) Transformation || A Book Review

#2018bestnine

December 30, 2018

Hello, welcome to my year end wrap-up! I did this year end wrap-up back in 2016. So, I’m bringing it back this year (because I was being lazy in 2017). As you can tell, I’m using Instagram #bestnine idea to bring you the best nine books I’ve read in 2018. Let’s just get into it, … More #2018bestnine

A Spark Of Light: When Does a Human Life Begin? || A Book Review

December 7, 2018

A Spark of Light Author: Jodi Picoult Publisher: Hodder Stoughton Released: October 2nd, 2018 Genre: General Fiction Pages: 369 Format: Paperback Characters: Wren, Hugh (Wren’s dad), Bex (Wren’s aunt), Izzy, Joy, Janine, Dr. Ward, George Goddard, Elizabeth Goddard, …   Synopsis (Goodreads) : The warm fall day starts like any other at the Center—a women’s … More A Spark Of Light: When Does a Human Life Begin? || A Book Review

Sea Prayer : An Important Message to All || A Book Review

October 30, 2018

Sea Prayer Author: Khaled Hosseini Publisher: Riverhead Books Released: September 18th , 2018 Genre: Fiction Pages: 48 Format: Hardback       Synopsis (Goodreads) : A short, powerful, illustrated book written by beloved novelist Khaled Hosseini in response to the current refugee crisis, Sea Prayer is composed in the form of a letter, from a father … More Sea Prayer : An Important Message to All || A Book Review