Tag: book review
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Book Review: Madonna in a Fur Coat by Sabahattin Ali
How have I gone so long without this classic in my life? It’s been a while since I’ve read something so poignant and deeply human. I had high expectations going into this, and those expectations were exceeded…
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Book Review: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
This is a classic that I have been wanting to read for years, but for some reason (as usual), I kept putting it off. I wouldn’t say that I was intimidated by it, but I did feel like there was no way it could live up to my expectations. While not quite what I imagined…
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Book Review: The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
Set in 1910s Chicago, this book follows the two Davenport daughters, Olivia and Helen, their friend Ruby, and their maid Amy-Rose. The Davenports are one of the few wealthy Black families at the time, putting them in the crosshairs of societal expectations. In their circles, they enjoy the privileges of their wealth, but outside of…
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Book Review: The Rainfall Market by You Yeong-Gwang
Lonely and barely getting by, Serin wishes she could change her life. Living with her mother in poverty after the death of her father and her sister has run away, she feels isolated and without direction for her future. Her only hope is a ticket to the ‘Rainfall Market’…
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Book Review: Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller
I’m normally not drawn to YA Fantasy, but the cover of this one caught my eye at the bookstore. Outside of One Piece and Frenchman’s Creek, I’ve never ventured into pirate stories. I thought this one might be a fun read…
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Book Review: The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez
It was interesting experiencing Abby Jimenez’s earlier work after reading her more recent books. Even though a lot didn’t sit well with me in this story, it’s nice to see that there’s a quality in her writing that has remained the same even as she’s grown as an author…
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Book Review: Selected Writings by Thomas Aquinas
Having read two of St. Augustine’s key works (City of God and Confessions) the past two Lenten seasons, I felt that it was time to read from another saint. I wasn’t intimidated by the size after City of God, but as soon as I started reading, I realized that I’d picked up a heavy work…
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Book Review: The Madness Pill by Justin Garson
Growing up with a mother who works in the field of psychology, I inherited her interest in the subject. This title instantly caught my attention. I’ve never read deeply into the medical side of things, so I was excited to branch out…
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Book Review: All the Tomorrows After by Joanne Yi
I added this book to my Book of the Month box on impulse, and I’m so glad that I did. I’m not always a huge fan of coming-of-age stories, but this one was so well done that it felt relatable to read as an adult…
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Book Review: Twice in a Lifetime by Melissa Baron
I’ve had this sitting on my bookshelf for a couple of years now and I figured I’d pick it up when I was in need of a lighthearted book… This is why we shouldn’t judge books by their covers. Although I didn’t get the fluffy romcom I assumed it would be, it wound up being…