New Books in Bloom
How is everyone's week going. I managed to get ahead this weekend so everything is going pretty good. I'm just finishing up my reivews for the books I got behind on from Netgalley. I mostly read comics for them and especially enjoyed this one. It Rhymes with Takei by George Takei is an important story… Continue reading It Rhymes with Takei: A Powerful Autobiography
How is everyone doing? Did you all have a good weekend? Mine was very good. I got lots of work done around the house as well as lots of studying done. So I'm ahead on my tasks as I head into this week. I've gotten a little behind on my NetGalley reviews so expect to… Continue reading Exploring Fatphobia in Fairy Tales: A Review of _We Could Be Magic_
Hello everyone and happy Wednesday, how is your week going? I can't believe it is almost May. April was a very busy month as I expected it to be. I went back to school for my second class in my medical coding certificate. So far it is pretty easy but I'm expecting it to get… Continue reading April Reading Adventures: A Recap
The graphic novel "Fitting Indian" by Jyoti Chand explores mental health challenges in South Asian communities through the story of Nitasha, who struggles with parental expectations and feelings of isolation. As she spirals into self-destructive behaviors, she learns to confront her issues and advocate for mental health awareness alongside her mother. The novel provides a raw depiction of these important themes.
In March, the author enjoys reading, particularly "Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology," a graphic novel blending English and Chinese cultures with mythical creatures. The story follows Lu, searching for her missing grandmother, and explores family dynamics through her relationship with Ren. Despite some predictability, the cozy and engaging tale highlights emerging talent Angela Hsieh.
The post discusses the author's enjoyment of January's cold weather and their return to school, highlighting the challenges of online learning and ADHD. It summarizes the graphic novel "Halfway to Somewhere," which follows Ave, a middle schooler navigating identity and family issues after relocating. The reviewed story resonates particularly with Hispanic readers.
This Princess Kills Monsters, a queer retelling of classic Grimm's fairy tales, follows Princess Mililot as she navigates dangerous quests dictated by her stepmother. Rescued by masked huntsmen, she faces assassination attempts while grappling with attraction in a new kingdom. The book, featuring diverse characters, humor, and engaging themes, is worth reading.
The author wishes everyone a Happy New Year and shares their quiet holiday experiences. They aim to read 12 books in January to reach a goal of 150 books this year. They outline specific challenge reads, including titles by CJ Lyons and Alexis Hall, and anticipate several new releases, while also planning to explore non-fiction.
In December, the author reflects on a busy month spent supporting family and achieving a reading goal of 121 books. They review "Sugar Shack," the third book in the Peapod Farms series, which explores blended family dynamics through the character Jen's relationships with her step-siblings. The book is both informative and relatable, earning a four-star rating.
I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. Synopsis This book was an excellent social science piece. It mapped the intersections transness and disability through personal stories. The book was formatted into three sections focusing on the lived experience of being trans and disabled. The second section focuses on… Continue reading Intersectionality in Trans and Disabled Experiences
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