Tag: book review
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History + Vampires = One Fun Graphic Novel
Lesser Known That You Should Own #4: Comics and Graphic Novels My, possibly concerning, obsession with vampires has been made abundantly clear. The fact that I am also a sucker (haha) for historically inspired fiction, especially when it is a subject that has inspired many a rabbit hole, made this graphic novel a no-brainer. Our…
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Embrace Winter with ‘The Snow Child’: A Heartfelt Review
For the first reading challenge of 2026, I decided to read a book that truly felt like winter. Not just with a significant increase in snowfall, but that gave you a sense of real cold. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey captures that feeling and invokes so many more.
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Celebrating Disability Pride Month with Romance Reads
To kick off Disability Pride Month, let’s talk about some romance novels with disability representation.
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Assistant To The Villain: A Positive Perspective
Despite firing arrows at interns and hanging decapitated heads from the ceiling, this office doesn’t even sound that bad. They are practicing villainy but are paid well and have a great HR lady.
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Simon Fayter and the Doors of Bone: A Positive Perspective
Many people have done the fish out of water thrust into a magical school trope, but this author’s approach is purely unique. If you don’t laugh at least a dozen times while reading this book, I am concerned about your sense of humor.
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Book Review Speed Run
Let’s do a speed run of my reaction to various books I have read in the last few weeks filled with gifs and arbitrary ranking systems.
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The Kite Runner: A Positive Perspective
This book does not shy away from its gut punches. It will leave your heart wrecked, but it is totally worth it. It’s a beautiful story of friendship and reconciling yourself with your mistakes and regrets.
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Tress Of The Emerald Sea: A Positive Perspective
The world is strange and unique, but it’s built so incredibly well. It’s believable. I want to sail the spores and inevitably die when I sweat on them. Or cry. Or both.
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Be The Unicorn: A Positive Perspective
Even if you don’t read a lot of business/ money books, I would recommend trying this one. It is a quick and easy read with quite a bit of humor. Might as well have a little fun and learn something along the way.
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Scorched Grace: A Positive Perspective
Honestly, the easiest character to like was the service dog. That sweet girl deserves all the treats and all the belly rubs.