New Books in Bloom
What is the most interesting fantasy you’ve read recently? I’ve read many good ones, but one of my favorites so far this year has been Rebecca Roanhorse’s Black Sun. The book is the first in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy. It is also the first Indigenous fantasy that I've read. I love the way… Continue reading Rebecca Roanhorse’s Black Sun
Happy Wednesday! I hope everyone's week is going well. I'm still waiting to hear back about my cat's biopsy so I'm a little on edge. But overall things are going pretty well. School is still pretty relaxed and I'm able to get ahead. *Knock on wood* I'm also enjoying the content of what I'm learning.… Continue reading Exploring Selective Mutism in Middle Grade Literature
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
Hello, I hope you all are doing well. I’m still catching up with my reviews from the early part of the month and the end of last month. I wanted to let you all know about a recent book I read called Octopus Moon by Bobbie Pyron Octopus Moon follows Pearl a fifth grade girl… Continue reading ‘Octopus Moon’ Review: A Touching Tale of Mental Health
This month I got a chance to read a book that had been on my radar for awhile. Interabled by Hannah and Shane Burcaw . The book deals with a topic I haven't seen dealt with that much elsewhere. The book focuses on the issues and challenges faced when one member of a couple is… Continue reading Understanding Disability in Relationships: Insights from ‘Interabled’
The narrative revolves around a newly turned vampire, Amandine, and a diabetic young man, Perley, as they navigate their challenges while forming a sweet romance. Addressing themes of race, disability, and personal growth, the story highlights their unique bond and the struggles they face, ultimately leading to mutual understanding and resilience.
Hello everyone I hope your weekend has gone well. January was a long month for me. I started school for Medical Billing and Coding and continued to work on driving. We got a few snow days which was nice, because it gave me plenty of time to read. Also my D&D games continued to go… Continue reading Top Graphic Novels of January 2025
In December, the author reflects on a productive reading season, completing 18 books and 3530 pages in November. Highlights include the impactful novel "Little Moons," a focus on Indigenous issues, and "All the Painted Stars," a sapphic romance. The author aims for 15 reads in December, targeting a goal of 125 books.
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
Navigating with You is a heartfelt sapphic romance between Neesha, a disabled activist, and Gabby, a carefree surfer. They bond over a shared love of manga while exploring personal challenges. Their evolving friendship highlights themes of identity, disability, and self-worth, culminating in a poignant moment at a comic convention. A charming and relatable read.
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