v’day tbr: backlisted romances

Hello everyone! Happy Valentine's Day ❤️ While I love reading fantasy novels that are more plot intensive, a cozy romance is the way to end a hectic day. In recent years, I gravitate to historical romances. Just something about the setting and people falling in love is a little different. In today's list, these are…

13 may 2022 releases: asians be thriving

Hello friends! I'm back with the monthly shoutout for new 2022 releases. For the month of Asian/Pacific American Heritage, there are quite a few Asian authors releasing their books in May. Xiran Jay Zhao's a talented writer and I'm obsessed with Iron Widow, so it's unsurprising that Zachary Ying is in this list. I need…

counting down with you – tashie bhuiyan | review

Counting Down with You by Tashie Bhuiyan StandalonePublished May 4th 2021 by Inkyard PressAge Range: Young AdultGenre: Contemporary, Romance, Mental HealthRepresentation: Bangladeshi-Muslim MC with anxiety; Indian SC; half-Chinese bi SC; side f/f relationship Rating: ★★★★ Synopsis: A reserved Bangladeshi teenager has twenty-eight days to make the biggest decision of her life after agreeing to fake…