Reading Time: 6 minutes What is a Mood Reader? A mood reader reads books in relation to their mood. In other words, they line up energy levels, emotional state, and interest with the books they read. Before embracing my mood reading ways, I was overwhelmed by having only one book to read at a time. Now, I have a small…
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The Absolute Highs & Lows of Happily Ever Afters (A Book Review)
Reading Time: 6 minutes In Elise Bryant’s Happily Ever Afters, Tessa Johnson and her family are new residents of a California town. Tessa is now attending a new school for gifted teens. But, she goes to the school with a mystery as her mother has applied on her behalf and selected writing samples from her work, much to Tessa’s…
Counter Spell: How Three Amazing Young Adult Novels Reclaimed Witch Stories
Reading Time: 6 minutes Witch Stories: An Introduction Part of stories’ power lies in their ability to reflect the world back to readers. They can echo societal issues in compelling ways. This is especially the case with witches. I love witch stories because they often feature strong friendships in the face of an otherwise isolating society. Frequently, witch stories…
5 Unique Audiences That Would Adore Netflix’s Lucifer
Reading Time: 8 minutes As a show shrouded in controversy, Lucifer did not get a fair shake among tv audiences. Netflix allowed it to have a second chance at earning its rightful place as a cult favorite. The show was canceled in its third season by FOX, only to be revived by Netflix for three more seasons. As I…
Steps To Never Get Reading Burnout Again
Reading Time: 11 minutes If you are reading this post, you probably know what it’s like to have reading burnout. I sure do. I loved reading so much that I dedicated a whole college degree to it. Let me explain. I studied literature at university. My university years were the best. I lived in stories: read them, thought of…
6 Ways “Arc of a Scythe” Will End Your Reading Slump
Reading Time: 7 minutes Late to the game as always, I’ve come to rave and rage about a trilogy. While it is set in the future, Neal Shusterman’s Arc of a Scythe series is a shoo-in for a wonderful point of reentry for Hunger Games and Twilight fans. If you haven’t read a story that keeps you up at night,…
Digging Graves and Other Burrows: A Chaos Walking Review
Reading Time: 5 minutes Thoughts on Chaos Walking book 2 by Patrick Ness. No middle-book syndrome in sight!
Barking Mad: Patrick Ness’ “Chaos Walking” Strikes a Chord
Reading Time: 5 minutes Patrick Ness thought of two ideas when he created the Chaos Walking trilogy. First, he thought of information overload. Then, he considered the idea of hearing a dog’s thoughts. The result is agonizing sweetness and thoughtful exploration of humanity. As readers often note, there is a tragic event that takes place in the first Chaos…
Content Creator Gems: Meet Fox
Reading Time: 4 minutes It is my intention to celebrate the gems I find as a reader, writer, blogger, and (small) world trotter. Today, I am sharing a conversation I had with Fox, a queer and non-binary mental health blogger. They have been blogging for a while now and they have been frank in sharing their journey of self-acceptance…