reading – My Little Hawk

Book Review of Daughters of the Sun and Moon by Lisa See

The stories of Moon, Petal, Dove, and other women in the book show what it was like to be a Chinese woman and immigrant in 19th-century Los Angeles.

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury reads as very up-to-date

We burn the world down with bombs, drain the water to feed data centers, and destroy our culture, history, and archives. I think that to future species, those that come after us, we would present a bigger mystery than dinosaurs present to us. We are actively destroying every trace of us.

Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Kim

Happy Release Day to Fishbone Cinderella by Elizabeth Lim! This book really draws eyes, what with the gorgeous cover and the fascinating story mixing history, folklore, and fantasy.

Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha

Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From Amazon: Winner of the American Book Award, the Palestine Book Award and Arrowsmith Press’s 2023 Derek Walcott Poetry Prize National Book Critics Circle Award for Poetry Finalist “Written from his native Gaza, Abu Toha’s accomplished debut contrasts scenes of political violence with natural beauty.”—The New York Times InContinueContinue reading “Things You May Find Hidden In My Ear by Mosab Abu Toha”

Single Bald Female by Laura Price

Single Bald Female is a moving debut by Laura Price. I ran through it, connecting with the characters and the story. It was such a heartwarming and heartbreaking story, all in one. Single Bald Female From Amazon: Jessica Jackson has hit all the milestones for turning 30 – the career, the loving boyfriend and aContinueContinue reading “Single Bald Female by Laura Price”

3 Simple Ways To Take Action

This post includes 3 simple ways to take action and make a difference regarding the genocide in Gaza. Photo by Mike van Schoonderwalt on Pexels.com “We speak with our wallets.” As I see my social media algorithm diluted from the news and talks about Gaza, and as helplessness urges me to do more, to lookContinueContinue reading “3 Simple Ways To Take Action”

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

I remember the hardcover copy of The Night Circus with a worn jacket sitting on one of the shelves in the local library. I was in high school then. The cover was pretty, so I picked it up. This time around, I’ve read the book with so much nostalgia. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The Night Circus by ErinContinueContinue reading “The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern”

MAGIC AND GOLDFIRE by Clare Rushing – a review

(Thank you to BookSirens! I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review of Magic and Goldfire voluntarily.) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A knight of the sunny court of the south and a royal physician’s apprentice of the cold court of the north join forces as they travel from one kingdom to theContinueContinue reading “MAGIC AND GOLDFIRE by Clare Rushing – a review”