A book thrown in the air against a bright blue sky
2025, Arcs, Coming Soon, Disability, graphic novel, LGBTQ, middle grade, Non-Fiction, Orilium, Uncategorized, YA

April Reading Adventures: A Recap

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

2025, LGBTQ, opinions, reviews, sci-fi, YA

Exploring Love and Survival in Fable at the End of the World

April has started and so far has been fairly calm. I've just finished the new Ava Reid book, A Fable for the End of the World. I really enjoyed it more than I have any book in awhile. The book is a sapphic dystopia with strong Hungry Games type vibes. Synopsis The story focuses on… Continue reading Exploring Love and Survival in Fable at the End of the World

2025, Book Hopefuls., Orilium, Readathons, YA

Preparing for Orilium: My TBR and Character Reveal

March has been going pretty well. I got a good number of books read. I'm on track for my goal at the end of the month. I'm also trying to plan ahead for April. I will be going back to school for my medical coding class on April 15th. So I know things are bound… Continue reading Preparing for Orilium: My TBR and Character Reveal

2025, graphic novel, LGBTQ, reviews, Weekly

K. ONeil’s A Song for You and I: A Cozy Graphic Novel Review

I decided to take a little break from reading for a couple of days. Now I'm happy to be back doing reviews and getting on top of my reading goals. One of the most recent books I've read was by one of my favorite author's K. ONeil. Many know K. ONeil from The Tea Dragon… Continue reading K. ONeil’s A Song for You and I: A Cozy Graphic Novel Review

2025, opinions, POC, YA

Immortal Dark: A Unique Twist on Vampire Lore

Immortal Dark is a unique vampire novel that reimagines vampirism through African mythology. The story follows Kidan Adane, an orphaned heiress searching for her kidnapped sister while navigating an elite university's dark world. The narrative explores themes of inner darkness, love, and sacrifice, featuring morally complex characters and unexpected twists.

A pink axolotl in a fish tank with blue and green plants behind it.
2025, Arcs, comics, Coming Soon, graphic novel, middle grade

Exploring ‘Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology’: A Cozy Graphic Novel Review

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.

A trio of variegated purple flowers that are cup shaped with yellow stamens
2025, Arcs, comics, Indigenous, middle grade, opinions, South Asian

Navigating Life’s Ups and Downs: My February Journey

The author reflects on a difficult month marked by health issues and the loss of their cat. Despite these challenges, they remained productive, enjoying various books, including "Immortal Dark" and "We Still Belong." They look forward to resuming regular blogging and sharing their reading experience for March.

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2025, reviews, romance

Why Beryl and Gried Defy Romance Norms in Berries and Greed

The author shares their recovery journey post-surgery, highlighting their enjoyment of reading, particularly the book "Berries and Greed." The novel features Beryl, a skeptical cult member, and Gried, a shy demiguru seeking a roommate. Their friendship evolves into romance, set against a backdrop of unique monster culture, earning five stars for creativity.

2025, Disability, graphic novel, Uncategorized

Exploring Disability and Identity in ‘The Sweetness Between Us’

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.

Red berries against a white snowy background.
2025, Arcs, Disability, graphic novel, LGBTQ, reviews

Top Graphic Novels of January 2025

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