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Welcome to my blog, this will be a book blog where I share my passion for reading and reviewing various genres of books. From historical to contemporary fiction, and everything in between, I love sharing my thoughts with fellow book lovers after reading a new book. On this blog, you'll find honest reviews, author interviews(hopefully), and book-related discussions. Whether you're looking for your next great read or just want to chat about books, I'm glad you're here!

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From caliper stabs to connection: The Satisfaction Café by Kathy Wang, a book review

on July 09, 2025

11.Kathy Wang Adult Fiction Contemporary Fiction Literary Fiction

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Is she in danger, or is she the danger? read A Twist Of Fate by Sae-Ah Jang(translated by S.L. Park) to find out | ARC review

on June 16, 2025

19.Sae-ah Jang Asian Literature Crime Thriller Murder mystery Suspense Translated Literature

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What happened after the last post? The Haunting Side of Internet Influencers: Q/A with Liann Zhang, debut author of Julie Chan Is Dead

on April 29, 2025

12.Liann Zhang Asian Representation Murder mystery Thriller Young-Adult

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A desi take on Jane Austen's Persuasion, "Yours, Eventually" by Nura Maznavi + Q&A with the author

on February 19, 2025

0.Author Interview 14.Nura Maznavi Asian Literature Re-telling Romance Young-Adult

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The Romance Rivalry: A trope-filled delight with Heart, Humor, and Swoon-worthy chemistry. ARC review

on December 01, 2024

19.Susan Lee Asian Literature Coming of age Contemporary Fiction Rom-Com Romance Second Chance Young-Adult

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Cover reveal book tour: 52 Weeks A Party Of One by Bianca Pensy Aba

on November 15, 2024

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ARC review: Immortal by Sue Lynn Tan

on November 09, 2024

19.Sue Lynn Tan Asian Literature Fantasy Romance Historical Fiction Mythology Re-telling Retelling Young-Adult

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Unpacking the Mind of a Wallflower: "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" book review

on October 10, 2024

19.Stephen Chbosky Coming of age Contemporary Fiction Mental Health Young-Adult

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ARC review: A Song To Drown Rivers by Ann Liang

on September 23, 2024

1.Ann Liang Asian Literature Fantasy Romance Historical Fiction Retelling Young-Adult

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ARC Review: The Blood Orchid (The Scarlet Alchemist book # 2) by Kylie Lee Baker

on September 04, 2024

11.Kylie Lee Baker Asian Literature Fantasy Romance Historical Fiction Mythology Sci-Fi Young-Adult

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ARC Review: Fading Stars by Marisa Kazwey + Q&A with the author

on August 12, 2024

0.Author Interview 13.Marisa Kazwey Coming of age Mental Health Romance Young-Adult

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Review: The Girl With No Reflection by Keshe Chow

on August 11, 2024

11.Keshe Chow Asian Representation High Fantasy Horror Mythology Re-telling Romance Young-Adult

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