Girls of Fate and Fury is the third and final installment in the Girls of Paper and Fire trilogy by Natasha Ngan – an adventurous tale of young women fighting oppression in the magical and Asian-inspired kingdom of Ikhara.
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Jing-Jing Lee’s How We Disappeared is an emotional and heartbreaking read but it’s one of those books that truly matter. Wang Di’s time as a Comfort Woman is hard to stomach, yet I feel it is so essential to learn about the past.
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In this memoir, Qian Julie Wang recalls her upbringing as an undocumented immigrant in America, which is riddled with poverty, fear and hardships, but also resilience and – ultimately – hope.
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The Mountains Sing is a raw, honest and heart-wrenching tale that had me wipe away tears on almost every single page. And yet, it is a marvelous story, written in such an immersive and engaging way that it is impossible not to devour it.
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This book was another trip down memory lane. Since reading Dave Grohl’s autobiography, I have been stuck in the 90s and have no intention of leaving here anytime soon. Personally, I enjoyed reading it and couldn’t help but revisit the music again, and again, and again.
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Like the Greek mythology retellings I have read, it’s intriguing to see the story through the eyes of a woman; these recently published novels have offered a fresh perspective on ancient tales and put the spotlight on those who have long been voiceless.
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“The Passing Playbook” (I love the title, by the way, it’s so clever!) is full of love and hope and joy, without avoiding the real problems and discrimination many transgender people unfortunately still have to face.
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I may be late to the Taylor Jenkins Reid party, but I’m ready to go all in. I honestly didn’t expect to like Daisy Jones & The Six as much as I did. Now I’m wondering: what was I thinking? Why WOULDN’T I like it?
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Hana Khan Carries On has your typical rom-com ingredients, the very popular enemies-to-lovers trope, and yet offers a fresh perspective on the Muslim community in Canada. The author paints a vivid picture what life is like for first- and second generation immigrants.
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I finished this book a few days ago, but I still don’t really know how I actually feel about it. But any novel that stays with you, that makes you think about it even after you have moved on to the next one, is already an accomplishment in my eyes.
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Michelle Zauner delivers a memoir about growing up in Oregon as a half American, half Korean child and teenager, her struggle with finding her own identity, losing her mother to cancer, and the one thing that has always brought them together: Korean food.
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OK, confession time: I’m a crybaby when it comes to reading sad, tragic, beautiful books. And with this novel, well, I shouldn’t have been surprised – it’s right there in the title, duh!
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Clarissa Goenawan is a gifted writer, but “The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida” didn’t draw me in as much her debut novel “Rainbirds”. However, I deeply appreciate the way she approaches and tackles serious issues.
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Murakami’s short stories range from nostalgic memories of adolescence to dreamlike encounters and include many of the author’s typical elements: his musings on music, philosophy and the mysterious.
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This is the first novel by Mary H.K. Choi I have read, and all I can think is, WHY? Why haven’t I heard of her before? I’m most definitely going to add her other books to my wishlist.
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This retelling of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet takes its readers to a dazzling Shanghai in the 1920s, where the heirs of rival gangs join forces to fight a new enemy.
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I wish we lived in a world where this memoir would never have to be written. But the reality unfortunately looks quite different. That is why I am grateful that Chanel Miller had the courage to write this book – and she is such a gifted writer.
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Reading “Dial A for Aunties” felt like going on a rollercoaster, with many surprising twists and turns and breathtaking loops. When I finished the ride, I felt good and filled with adrenaline, immediately wanting to queue again.
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It’s true that the plot is simple and perhaps not particularly exciting, but I enjoyed its quiet approach to the universal theme of love. The beauty of the novel is in the small and subtle details.
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So often, I wanted to jump into the pages of the book and cry out a warning, grab Vanessa by the shoulders and tell her to stop – and the helplessness I felt as the story unfolded was staggering.
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