2021 releases I’m excited for

Hello friends and fellow book lovers! Today I'm doing a post I don't normally do, an anticipated releases post! I never know which books are being released and generally just wait for them to get hype in the community. But, I actually have some books on my TBR that aren't out yet (according to Goodreads). …

1,600 follower international giveaway!

Hello everyone! Two of my goals for 2020 were reach 1,600 followers and host a giveaway. I recently reached 1,600 followers on this blog (thank you all so much 💕💕), so today I'm hosting a giveaway to celebrate! This giveaway will also be partially to support the Philippines, so please read the entry rules below. …

Mini review: She Would Be King

She Would Be King by Wayetu Moore From Goodreads Wayétu Moore’s powerful debut novel, She Would Be King, reimagines the dramatic story of Liberia’s early years through three unforgettable characters who share an uncommon bond. Gbessa, exiled from the West African village of Lai, is starved, bitten by a viper, and left for dead, but still …

Books on my TBR: translated books

Hello, friends! Time to talk about some more books on my TBR! This is a series where I talk about a specific subset of books on my TBR. I've done a few posts of really long lists of books on my TBR, so for these posts I'm going to try to keep the list fairly …

Book review: The Water Dancer

The Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi Coates From Goodreads Young Hiram Walker was born into bondage. When his mother was sold away, Hiram was robbed of all memory of her — but was gifted with a mysterious power. Years later, when Hiram almost drowns in a river, that same power saves his life. This brush with …