How To Date A Superhero (And Not Die Trying) by Cristina Fernandez ARC Review

How To Date A Superhero (And Not Die Trying) by Cristina Fernandez Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (Harper Teen/Epic Reads) Release Date: August 2, 2022 Pages: 416 Available Through Bookshop Cover Illustrator: Molly Fehr Summary: Falling for a superhero is dangerous. You have to trust that they’ll catch you. Astrid isn’t a superhero, not like the …

Play It Cool, Guys Vol. 2 by Kokone Nata {Manga Review}

Play It Cool, Guys Vol. 2 by Kokone Nata (Play It Cool Guys / Cool Doji Danshi #2) Publisher: Yen Press Release Date: June 29, 2021 Pages: 196 Available through Bookshop Translator: Amanda Haley / Lettering: Lys Blakeslee Summary: They’re so goofy, they’re cool. Warm-up’s over. Easy mode may be off now, but nothing’s impossible …

Critical Reading as a Book Blogger & How It’s Fun {Blog Discussion}

The book community generally has a very positive outlook and energy when talking about books, which is fantastic! However, if, like me, you were part of the early Booktube-era you can remember a time when negative reviews or critiques weren't really a thing, or if they were they were pretty rare. I think though we …

The Charmed List by Julie Abe ARC Review

The Charmed List by Julie Abe Publisher: Wednesday Books Release Date: July 5, 2022 Pages: 304 Available Through Bookshop & The Book Depository Cover Artist: Vi-an Nguyen [Received an ARC through Yallwest] Summary: After spending most of high school as the quiet girl, Ellie Kobata is ready to take some risks and have a life-changing …

Book Unhaul: Tips, Tricks & Getting Started

A book unhaul can be therapeutic and help you to craft the proper space for the books you love (or naturally, make room for new books!). On 24hr.YABookBlog today I'm planning to have a cozy chat to discuss unhauling, my experience so far and any tips or tricks I can offer if you'd like to …

With Lots Of Love by Jenny Torres Sanchez Review

With Lots Of Love by Jenny Torres SanchezIllustrated by: André Ceolin Publisher: Viking Books Pages: 32 Available through Bookshop & The Book Depository Summary: A beautiful, lyrical story about a girl who moves from her home in Central America to the United States, and everything she leaves behind and longs for--especially her Abuela--as she makes …

The Edge Of Summer by Erica George ARC Review

The Edge Of Summer by Erica George Publisher: Poppy (The NOVL) Release Date: June 14, 2022 Pages: 320 Available through Bookshop Cover Illustrator / Artist: Dion MBD [Received an ARC through Yallwest] Summary: Saving the whales has been Coriander Cabot and her best friend Ella’s dream since elementary school. But when tragedy strikes, Cor is …

Summer Reading, Book Buying, & Productivity | Reading Diary pt. 3

The month of May was quite a busy month for me, not only here on the blog but on other platforms as well! In addition to my job, blogging, posting more on booktwt and on my news blog, I also started a little newsletter over on Substack called Ink & Myths (as if I don't …

Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed ARC Review

Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed Publisher: Little Brown Books for Young Readers (The NOVL) Release Date: May 10, 2022 Pages: 416 Available through The Book Depository & Bookshop Cover Illustrator: Dana Ledl [Received an ARC through Yallwest] Summary: Safiya Mirza dreams of becoming a journalist. And one thing she’s learned as editor of her school …

Book Blogger Resources: Discovering Recommendations via Databases & Blogs

Discovering your next great read can sometimes be challenging. With a plethora of recommendations entering your radar whether its from Goodreads, the Book Community (book blogs, booktwt, bookstagram, booktube / -tok) there's always a new story to unearth. Having first launched in 2021, Book Blogger Resources is back to offer various posts filled with advice …