Mindy McGinnis’ Heroine goes above and beyond what a typical YA fiction does. It gets rid of character stereotypes, depicts the alienating nature of adolescence, shows the disconnect between parents and children, all the while narrating a heartrending story about a softball player battling opioid addiction. Mickey Catalan finds herself at crossroads when an accidentContinue reading “Heroine”
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Book Review — The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
Madeline Miller has a way with words. Reading The Song of Achilles was like swaying with the waves, the ocean lapping at you and the peace making you one with the environment. It was soothing, inviting and towards the end, a surge of emotions. I hadn’t felt this connected to a book in the longestContinue reading “Book Review — The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller”
Book Review — A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena
Everyone has an opinion about Zarin Wadia. From the students studying at Qala Academy in Jeddah to their parents, Zarin’s aunt and their neighbors, even the teachers who are meant to guide and educate can’t seem to get past their preconceived notions about the kind of girl Zarin is. They call her names – slut, rebel,Continue reading “Book Review — A Girl Like That by Tanaz Bhathena”
Book Review — Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi
Tomi Adeyemi’s Children of Blood and Bone glimmers with the magic that is at the core of its story. It has been over a decade since Orïsha thrived with the magic of its 10 maji clans. The day that King Saran snipped their connection to the gods and doused out magic is all too clear inContinue reading “Book Review — Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi”
Book Review — Small Acts of Freedom by Gurmehar Kaur
“I don’t fear this place that people go to and never come back. I fear this place where people have to survive each and every day on memories of two and half years, holding on to them for the rest of their lives, however long they live.” Small Acts of Freedom is a testament to theContinue reading “Book Review — Small Acts of Freedom by Gurmehar Kaur”
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