High Literature

BookTube Spotlight: an Interview with Jesse George (@jessethereader)

By: Joshua Gabriel July 17, 2020July 20, 2020

FeatureBookTube, Jesse George, YA1 Comment

BookTube has been a significant part of my reading life. When I was new to blogging, I often watched book hauls and reviews online to find titles to add to my TBR. Soon, various channels appeared on my recommendations feed, and one of them was jessethereader. As far as the Western world is concerned, Jesse…

Betrothed to Disappointment

By: Dessa Mae July 4, 2020

Book Reviewbook blog, bookish, books, fantasy, Goodreads, HarperCollins, Kiera Cass, romance, The Betrothed1 Comment

With only a few brief interactions, Hollis and Silas were somehow already head over heels for each other? Are the blue eyes that powerful? Instalove much.

Sweet like Toffee but Bitter like Coffee

By: Joshua Gabriel June 17, 2020June 21, 2020

Book ReviewARC, Being Toffee, Bloomsbury, contemporary, mental illness, poetry, Sarah Crossan, YALeave a Comment

Being Toffee deepened my understanding of dementia and the repercussions of domestic violence. Whether good or bad, our memories are an integral part of who we are today.

All Winks and No Kisses

By: Dessa Mae May 20, 2020June 17, 2020

Book ReviewApril Genevieve Tucholke, fantasy, magical realism, Penguin Random House, Wink Poppy MidnightLeave a Comment

If there’s something that I learned from this book, it’s that we should not judge books by their covers (though we can’t really help it).

No More Lies

By: Joshua Gabriel May 14, 2020May 19, 2020

Book Reviewfantasy, Macmillan, Marissa Meyer, sci-fi, Supernova, YALeave a Comment

Supernova is a satisfying conclusion to a remarkable trilogy. The epilogue hints at a possible sequel or companion novel, but I’m happy with how things wrapped up. Nonetheless, I’d gladly read another Renegades book because Marissa Meyer is one of my favorite authors.

Q & A with June Hur

By: Joshua Gabriel May 4, 2020May 6, 2020

Author Interviewhistorical, June Hur, Macmillan, The Silence of Bones, thriller, YA1 Comment

Hello, Internet people! I hope that you’re having a productive quarantine. :3 My last author feature was two years ago, so I’m excited to introduce you to my new favorite wordsmith, June Hur. Her debut novel entitled The Silence of Bones came out last month, and I found it thrilling, delightful, and educational. I highly…

This Curious Girl Can’t Be Silenced

By: Joshua Gabriel April 27, 2020April 29, 2020

Book ReviewARC, historical, June Hur, Macmillan, The Silence of Bones, thriller, YA3 Comments

The Silence of Bones is one of my favorite 2020 releases. It’s probably the best Korea-inspired work in my collection, so I can’t wait to read June Hur’s sophomore novel. Be prepared for a tragic yet beautiful ending.

These Girls Don’t Care about High School Musical

By: Joshua Gabriel April 23, 2020April 27, 2020

Book ReviewARC, contemporary, Simon and Schuster, Siobhan Vivian, We Are the Wildcats, YA2 Comments

We Are the Wildcats shows how girls can break free from the chains of toxic masculinity. It will make you curious, wary, and a little happy. I didn’t thoroughly enjoy the book, but I would recommend it to anyone looking for something sporty and enlightening to read.

What Sorcery Is This?

By: Joshua Gabriel April 17, 2020April 19, 2020

Book Reviewfantasy, Margaret Rogerson, romance, Simon and Schuster, Sorcery of Thorns, YALeave a Comment

Margaret Rogerson is slowly becoming one of my favorite authors. While Enchantment of Ravens is like ACOTAR done right, this sophomore novel is a love letter to bookworms, with a hint of Howl’s Moving Castle and perhaps Strange the Dreamer. But even without the comparisons, the story is remarkable.