Paris, July 1942: Ten-year-old Sarah is brutally arrested with her family in the Vel' d'Hiv' roundup, the most notorious act of French collaboration with the Nazis. but before the police come to take them, Sarah locks her younger brother, Michel, in their favorite hiding place, a cupboard in the family's apartment. She keeps the key,… Continue reading Mini-Review: Sarah’s Key
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On the Come Up
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
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
Crooked Kingdom // A breath-taking finale
Hello everyone! How are you guys doing? For those of you in Canada, happy Thanksgiving! On Saturday, my fiance and I cooked a 5-course meal (minestrone soup, pineapple fried rice, green onion pancakes, stuffed turkey with cranberry sauce, and matcha crepe cake)... and we kind of just ate it ourselves because I was sick and… Continue reading Crooked Kingdom // A breath-taking finale
Six of Crows // A fast-paced & addictive YA fantasy novel
Hello everyone! I have to admit that I was hesitant about Six of Crows because of the hype around it, but after reading Marie's amazing review about this book, I decided that I HAD to read it. As soon as I started listening to the audiobook, I could not put it down! Ketterdam: a bustling… Continue reading Six of Crows // A fast-paced & addictive YA fantasy novel
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
Re-Reading Harry Potter Book 5
Hello everyone! So....... I noticed this review in the "Notes" section of my iPhone and realized that I haven't posted it yet, though I read this book about 2 months ago. I think it is because I was afraid of tomatoes thrown in my face, LOL. Anyway, today I am feeling particularly brave. As you… Continue reading Re-Reading Harry Potter Book 5
