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ARC Review: All the Way Around the Sun
Powerful, beautiful, heartbreakingly raw, All the Way Around the Sun is a moving exploration of culture, identity, and the journey through grief. The world can change in a second. And no matter how hard everyone tries to make the world the same again, you’ll never be. That’s a lesson Stella Chen learned the hard way… Read more
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Just Read It: Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays
Black Holes and Baby Universes and Other Essays by Stephen Hawking isn’t your average book. No, not by any means. Most people would walk by it without a second glance, just another science book in a sea of many. But today, I challenge you to stop and take a closer look. Invest in your understanding… Read more
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ARC Review: The Hypomanic Toolbox
Gripping, educational, creative, The Hypomanic Toolbox sheds light on bipolar disorder and the need to take calculated risks to succeed. I would be lying if I said this book was my usual style. It is a far cry from the diversity-focused literature I usually read. I mean, business fiction—that’s a different one for me. But… Read more
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Review: So you want to talk about race
A deeply validating and moving novel that all people, of every race, should read at least once in their lives. So you want to talk about race doesn’t skip out on the hard truths people need to hear. Flawlessly weaving her own experiences into real world problems, Oluo lays the foundation on how to respectfully… Read more
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ARC Review: The Executioners Three
The Executioners Three is a fun, thrilling, and slightly eerie YA mystery that makes for a perfect fall read. Blending high school rivalries, long-standing legends, and a suspenseful murder mystery, Dennard crafts a story that is both cozy and chilling at once. Read more
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Review: Biting the Hand: Growing Up Asian in a Black and White America
Biting the Hand is a gut wrenching novel that explores the complexities of race in America whilst analyzing how the races interact to form dangerous stereotypes. Lee expertly questions what it means to be Asian in a Black and white America through the lens of her own experiences. Read more
Hi, I’m Emma! I’m a bookworm who is always in search of a new read! I mainly review young adult fiction novels with a focus on diversity. When I’m not reading, you can find me taking care of my bearded dragon, Stan, or making a fresh set of press on nails.
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