New Books in Bloom
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.
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
The book "I Shall Never Fall in Love" combines queer themes with Regency romance, appealing to Bridgerton fans. It follows George, who struggles with identity and feelings for Eleanor, alongside her cousin Charlotte, who desires independence. The novel cleverly addresses social issues and features well-developed characters, earning high praise for its wit and research.
Hello everyone and happy Saturday. I hope you have had a good week. I've been reading Origins Progeny for a few weeks now. I wanted to share my thoughts about it. Synopsis Origins Progeny is the second book in the Children of Alpheios series. The Children of Alpheosis was the winner of a Firebird award.… Continue reading Exploring Origins Progeny: A Sci-Fi Journey Worth Reading
I hope you all are doing well. As I write this a winter storm is due to hit today. I hope my power stays on. I have a lot of things to do. Schoolwork and D&D are my main tasks, but I have others too. I just wanted to drop in and bring you my… Continue reading Witchlight Review: A Charming Queer Graphic Novel
In December, the author read various engaging titles, including manga and novels focused on themes like relationships, cultural adaptation, and social issues. Noteworthy reads included Honey Lemon Soda and Breathe. The month highlighted important discussions around menstruation, racism, and female empowerment, making for a rewarding reading experience overall.
Merry Christmas Eve to those who celebrate. I'm doing another book tag to help round out the holiday. Feel free to steal this from me and consider yourself tagged. 1) Anticipation: The Christmas excitement is real, what book release(s) are you most anticipating? I'm anticipating some new manga such as the next volume of Apothocary… Continue reading Joy of Christmas Book Tag
I can't believe 2025 is next month. I thought I'd lay out my plans for the year by month and at large. Below I'll list some of the challenges I'm going to try and take part in. While I'm mostly a mood reader, I want to try working within some tighter parameters this coming year.… Continue reading My 2025 Reading Challenge Plans
Hello, I hope everyone's December is going well. I'm trying to do a bit of Blogmas. While I don't think I'll post every day. Just life being busy. I'm trying to post as much as I can this month. I wanted to do something easy so I thought I'd pick up a tag. The original… Continue reading Bookish Christmas Tag: Share Your Favorites
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