The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport deserves more hype!
5 stars ⭐️ — New Adult Fantasy (has a little spice) -brutal & mysterious -betrayals -found family -ruthless mc Y’all, how did I read this...
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Jul 13, 20232 min
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
And now, I share one of my latest five-star reads... Another incredible novel by Elizabeth Acevedo! In her debut adult novel, the Marte...
Oct 11, 20227 min
September Wrap-Up
Where Wild Peaches Grow - Cade Bentley 3.75 stars Rep: Black American (Biracial, Southern) This contemporary fiction novel is about two...
Jul 22, 20222 min
Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars!!! Genre: Contemporary Romance/Lit (Young Adult/College) Spice Level: 2 out of 5 peppers Representation: Black...
May 3, 20221 min
The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monáe
Inspired by their most recent album and emotion picture, Dirty Computer, Janelle Monáe and some amazing collaborators brought us The...
Feb 16, 20223 min
The Love Sisters Series by Christina C. Jones
Three novellas with hilarious banter and undeniable chemistry! Great for folx who want Black love stories. Book 1: I Think I Might Love...
Jan 9, 20221 min
My Anticipated Releases of 2022
Arranged by release date (which publishers may changes). January 25 The Department of Rare Books and Special Collections by Eva Jurczyk...
Jan 3, 20222 min
Amor Actually edited by Adriana Herrera
Authors: Priscilla Oliveras, Sabrina Sol, Diana Munoz Stewart, Adriana Herrera, Mia Sosa, Alexis Daria, Zoraida Córdova aka Zoey Castile...
Dec 15, 20212 min
So Many Beginnings by Bethany C. Morrow
Rating: 4 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Representation: African American, possibly Asexual (there wasn't an understanding of asexuality...
Oct 17, 20213 min
In The Dream House: a memoir by Carmen Maria Machado
Rating: 4 stars Genre: Memoir Representation: Queer, Lesbian, WLW Content Warning: Partner abuse, Psychological abuse, Gaslighting,...
Oct 13, 20212 min
We Unleash the Merciless Storm by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Rating: 5 stars Genre: YA Fantasy Representation: Queer, Sapphic, Latinx Content Warnings: Violence & Gaslighting Description In this...
Oct 6, 20213 min
Daughters of the Stone by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa
Rating: 5 stars Genre: Historical Fiction Representation: Afro-Puerto Rican, Yoruba religion Content Warnings: Slavery, Rape, Colorism,...
Oct 3, 20210 min
Cantoras by Carolina de Robertis
Rating: 5 Stars Genre: Historical Fiction Representation: Latinx - Uruguayan, Paraguayan, Sapphic love, Jewish Content Warnings:...
Sep 8, 20212 min
The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang
Rating: 4 stars Genre: Romance Description: When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she...
Sep 6, 20213 min
How Moon Fuentez fell in Love with the Universe by Raquel Vasquez Gilliland
Rating: 4 stars Genre: YA Romance (w/magical realism) Description: The Hating Game meets I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter in this...
Sep 3, 20214 min
Latinx Heritage Month
September 15 - October 15 Before I dive into my book recommendations, I just want to provide more information on this month and the...
Aug 8, 20212 min
Blackout by Dhonielle Clayton & More
Rating: 5 Stars Genre: Young Adult Romance Description "A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown...
Jul 18, 20213 min
Where the Rhythm Takes You by Sarah Dass
Rating: 4 Stars Genre: Young Adult/Teen - Second Chance Romance Description: "Inspired by Jane Austen’s Persuasion, Where the Rhythm...
Jul 11, 20213 min
Instructions for Dancing by Nicola Yoon
Rating: 5 stars My hand holding a hardcover copy of Instructions for Dancing in front of a green forest. Description: "Evie Thomas...
Jul 11, 20214 min
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
Rating: 5 stars A hardcover copy of Legendborn sits on the outer wall of a small wooden well in the woods. Description: "After her mother...
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