2025, comics, graphic novel, middle grade

Mermaids and Magic: Atana Series Insights

I hope everyone’s week has gone well. I’ve not gotten a chance to read as much as I’d like but I plan to catch up this weekend. I’m finally getting back into the swing of things now that I’m out of school. I’m going on a trip out to Utah in September, so I’m preparing… Continue reading Mermaids and Magic: Atana Series Insights

Arcs, LGBTQ, middle grade, reviews

Exploring Gender Identity in ‘North of Tomboy’

I'm glad to be finishing up July on a high note. I'm feeling a good bit better and getting back to reading productively. I thought I'd do a review today for North of Tomboy by Julie A. Swanson. I'd like to thank NetGalley for providing me with this arc to read. Synopsis Perfect for fans… Continue reading Exploring Gender Identity in ‘North of Tomboy’

2025, Arcs, comics, graphic novel, LGBTQ, manga, middle grade, reviews

Books I Managed To Read Despite Setbacks

I finally got hit by my annual summer reading slowdown. I've been trying to avoid it as much as possible. Trying to read every day from a least a couple of books. However, it came and got me anyway. To be fair, it wasn't entirely my fault. I had lots to do this month. So… Continue reading Books I Managed To Read Despite Setbacks

2025, Arcs, comics, graphic novel, LGBTQ, opinions, reviews, romance, YA

Monthly Review: June’s Best Reads and Future Goals

I know I'm getting this month in review up late. But July has been super busy for me and continues to be so. Thankfully in the next week or so it should slow down a bit. Did you guys have a productive June when it came to reading?I read about my average of twelve to… Continue reading Monthly Review: June’s Best Reads and Future Goals

2025, comics, graphic novel, middle grade, reviews

Exploring Atana and the Firebird: Book Review

How was everyone's June? I can't believe it's already July. I feel like June went quick and slowly at the same time. I'll do a wrap-up in a few days. What I found most remarkable about June was the heat. I'm not ready for summer weather. Where I live, it was 105 yesterday! And I… Continue reading Exploring Atana and the Firebird: Book Review

2025, Indigenous, middle grade, opinions, POC, reviews

Exploring Indigenous Identity in ‘Buffalo Dreamer’

How has everyone's week been? Mine has been pretty good. I got a chance to talk to some new friends and my roleplays online have been going well. I do have a family member coming in from Richmond this afternoon. So I'm probably going to spend Saturday resting and getting settled in. This week has… Continue reading Exploring Indigenous Identity in ‘Buffalo Dreamer’

A selection of Scrabble titles that spell out 'Quiet' on a light wooden surface as well as other random Scrabble title on the back of the table.
2025, comics, Disability, graphic novel, middle grade, reviews

Exploring Selective Mutism in Middle Grade Literature

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

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

A tan colored octopus with its tentacles out on a blue coral ocean floor
2025, Disability, middle grade, reviews, wrapup

‘Octopus Moon’ Review: A Touching Tale of Mental Health

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

2025, graphic novel, LGBTQ, manga, middle grade, POC, Readathons, South Asian, wrapup

Exploring Diverse Stories: March Reads Overview

March has been a pretty calm month. I am very thankful for that after the stress of January and February especially. This month has given me more time to read and get ahead on my goals. I did better about reading every day and engaging with my followers on social media. I'm up to almost… Continue reading Exploring Diverse Stories: March Reads Overview