Jasmine Tran has landed herself behind bars—maple bars that is. With no boyfriend or job prospects, Jasmine returns home to work at her parents’ donut shop. Jasmine quickly loses herself in a cyclical routine of donuts, Netflix, and sleep. She wants to break free from her daily grind, but when a hike in rent threatens … Continue reading Review: The Donut Trap
Month: March 2023
Why I Enjoy Book Blogs
Sometimes it seems as though book blogs aren't as popular as BookTube, Bookstagram, or *cringe* Booktok (I cringe despite the fact I've posted some Tiktoks that are book-related, haha). For the most part, this is probably true. So then, why do we still find book blogs appealing? Well, I can't answer that for everyone, but … Continue reading Why I Enjoy Book Blogs
Review: A Tragic Kind of Wonderful
For sixteen-year-old Mel Hannigan, bipolar disorder makes life unpredictable. Her latest struggle is balancing her growing feelings in a new relationship with her instinct to keep everyone at arm’s length. And when a former friend confronts Mel with the truth about the way their relationship ended, deeply buried secrets threaten to come out and upend … Continue reading Review: A Tragic Kind of Wonderful
Review: Much Ado About a Latte
The Sunshine Diner has been Tanner Castillo’s home away from home for years, and his place behind the counter is a fixture in the small town of Maple Falls. After years of working there and saving every penny, he is able to purchase the diner and make the necessary renovations to bring it into the … Continue reading Review: Much Ado About a Latte
Bookish People I’d Like to Meet
This is a topic that might be hard to narrow down: bookish people you'd like to meet. This could mean characters, authors, book bloggers/influencers, cover designers, and more. I will more than likely stick to authors and characters, since I already have a lot of them that I'd like to meet. So, let's get to … Continue reading Bookish People I’d Like to Meet
On Reading Classics
There still seems to be a stigma that in order to be a "real" bookworm, you need to have read the classics. I don't know why this is a thing, but any real bookworm knows that this is complete crap. The mottos of being a reader are: "Don't let anyone judge you for the books … Continue reading On Reading Classics
February 2023 Wrap Up
I know everyone else is saying that February flew by, but to me it was another long month. I had the major disappointment of not getting a job I really wanted, some more health concerns with my family, and a friend of mine lost their aunt in a freak accident which was just heartbreaking. I … Continue reading February 2023 Wrap Up
Review: The Wrong Kind of Weird
Cameron Carson has a secret. A secret with the power to break apart his friend group.Cameron Carson, member of the Geeks and Nerds United (GANU) club, has been secretly hooking up with student council president, cheerleader, theater enthusiast, and all-around queen bee Karla Ortega since the summer. The one problem—what was meant to be a summer fling between … Continue reading Review: The Wrong Kind of Weird