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A Pho Love Story Book Review

A Pho Love Story by Loan Le was a great read, and I could not put it down – I read it in less than 24 hours!! I connected with both Bao and Linh and their desire to have their parents understand their aspirations. The themes of acceptance, immigration, and family were prominent and beautifullyContinue reading “A Pho Love Story Book Review”

A Pho Love Story Book Moodboard

Here is the book moodboard for A Pho Love Story by Loan Le! A contemporary romance that makes you smiling from the sweet moments and famished from all the food! This was one of the first books I bought with the intention of making a book blog! I really liked the cover and thought theContinue reading “A Pho Love Story Book Moodboard”

Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: Book Themes

There were a lot of beautiful quotes in Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, but I found the themes to be very abundant and layered! The themes I found intersected with other themes and so I tried my best to have my analysis brief with text examples. DISCLAIMER: I noticed these themesContinue reading “Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe: Book Themes”

Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Book Review

Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Sáenz was a wonderful read! Set in the 80’s with the friendship of two teenage boys growing up and learning about themselves, each other, and their families. I connected to some of the themes and cultural aspects of the book as I grewContinue reading “Aristotle & Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Book Review”

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Book Moodboard

I apologize for the delay in book review updates! July had been a very hectic month for me as I had to sort out a lot of things for school and work. Fortunately, it should be resolved soon and I can continue making more frequent updates! I’ve seen this book for some time on differentContinue reading “Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe Book Moodboard”

Sisters of the Snake: Book Themes

I thought it would be a great idea to alternate book quotes and book themes after my reviews! It’s a great way to understand what messages the author is trying to convey to the readers, and it gives readers a way to critically analyze and/ or critique the text! WARNING: Reading book themes could spoilContinue reading “Sisters of the Snake: Book Themes”

Sisters of the Snake Book Review

Sisters of the Snake by Sarena and Sasha Nanua, a sister author duo, was a fantastical and beautiful read! I love that this is an Indian/Desi-inspired fantasy retelling of the Prince and the Pauper because there is something so amazing about diversifying your bookshelf and reading inclusive books! I personally like diverse retellings of classicContinue reading “Sisters of the Snake Book Review”

Sisters of the Snake Book Moodboard

I would like to notify you all of a trigger warning for those who have Ophidophobia, which is the fear of snakes. If you have this phobia, I would NOT recommend this book because it contains serpents and snakes in imagery, references, and on the dust cover. If snakes or serpents do not bother you,Continue reading “Sisters of the Snake Book Moodboard”

Crooked Kingdom: My Top 5 Favorite Quotes

I would like to share some of my favorite quotes from Crooked Kingdom. There are not a lot of humorous quotes or exchanges. I initially intended to have a Top 10 Favorite Quotes, because there were many moments in Crooked Kingdom that were so memorable and beautiful in their own way. However, I felt thatContinue reading “Crooked Kingdom: My Top 5 Favorite Quotes”

Crooked Kingdom Book Review

Crooked Kingdom by Leigh Bardugo was a great conclusions – it was a bittersweet experience reading and completing the Six of Crows duology! Before we get to the book review and overview, I want to give out a few trigger warnings within the book. Despite fiction books being a form of escapism from the realitiesContinue reading “Crooked Kingdom Book Review”