Sixteen-year-old Bri wants to be one of the greatest rappers of all time. Or at least make it out of her neighborhood one day. As the daughter of an underground rap legend who died before he hit big, Bri’s got big shoes to fill. But now that her mom has unexpectedly lost her job, food… Continue reading On the Come Up
Tag: contemporary
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo // An extraordinary must-read
Hey everyone! To be honest I was excited but also a bit nervous to read The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. I've heard SO many AMAZING things about this book, and I was worried that I got caught up in the hype and.... well, get disappointed. But once I started reading this book, I could… Continue reading The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo // An extraordinary must-read
Mini-Reviews // Emmy and Oliver & The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
Hey everyone! Hope your week is going well! I have a few reviews stashed away that I haven't gotten around to sharing until now. These are two fairly well-liked books and although I enjoyed them overall, there might be some controversial opinions coming up. Be forewarned 🙂 Emmy & Oliver (Robin Benway) Emmy’s best friend,… Continue reading Mini-Reviews // Emmy and Oliver & The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue
What If It’s Us // An adorable YA contemporary romance
Hey everyone! Needless to say, I was SO pumped to read this collaboration by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, who are two of my favourite authors in YA. It turned out that this was such a fun and adorable read- I inhaled the book in just a few days. I am excited to share this… Continue reading What If It’s Us // An adorable YA contemporary romance
Crazy Rich Asians // Can money buy happiness?
Hello everyone! I heard about the book Crazy Rich Asians a while ago though I never got the chance to read it... until recently when everyone around me started talking about how amazing the movie is! Then I realized I had to read this book. Before you guys keep reading this review, please keep in… Continue reading Crazy Rich Asians // Can money buy happiness?
Anna and the French Kiss // a light-hearted YA contemporary novel
Hello everyone! I was in the mood to read a fluffy YA romance this summer and Anna and the French Kiss was just the book I needed. I was swept away by Anna, her quirky friends, and the sweet and charming Etienne. Anna is looking forward to her senior year in Atlanta, where she has… Continue reading Anna and the French Kiss // a light-hearted YA contemporary novel
Emergency Contact // A subtle YA romance that will make you laugh & cry
Hello everyone! When I read Marie's review about Emergency Contact, I knew that this was the book for me and that I had to read it right away. I am so glad that I did, because I ended up marathoning the audiobook over a course of 2 days, and LOVED it. For Penny Lee high… Continue reading Emergency Contact // A subtle YA romance that will make you laugh & cry
