Bookish Goals of 2023

I saw TheGeekishBrunette's post of bookish goals for the year and felt inspired to share some of my own reading goals! I tend to keep most of my goals pretty light because it somehow makes me feel less stressed about reading when I have little goals in mind! Only request books you will absolutely read…

January-February Muslim Releases

2023 means more Muslim Authors getting a spotlight! Here are some books coming out this month and the next that I think should be on your radar! Disclaimer: Any bookshop link included is an affiliate link. And if the book is from HarperCollins the link will direct you to the HCP Union bookshop page to…

Book Review: A Guide to Being Just Friends by Sophie Sullivan

A Guide to Being Just Friends by Sophie Sullivan Rating: 3.75/5 Check out the author on INSTAGRAM and TWITTER. More about the book HERE. Check out an excerpt HERE. Long time no see! I'm starting back up the blog with a little book review of a fun rom-com that includes a teaspoon of a "meet…

Favorite Holiday Books

'Tis the season for all the perfect fuzzy feelings and holiday vibes! I actually love holiday books even though I don't actually celebrate the winter holidays! There's just something about the fun times and romance that blossoms even in the darkest of days and when seasonal depression is at its height! (But also, do I…

BLOODMARKED Review

Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn Rating: 5/5 Publication Date: November 8, 2022 LINK I couldn't put this book down and that about sums up the entire experience because what in the world just happened!!!! TRACY HOW DARE YOU. I actually don't even have the appropriate words to describe how epic this sequel was like... I didn't…

Middle Grade Mini Reviews!

Bhai for Now by Maleeha Siddiqui This parent trap inspired book was just so cute and so fun! I love books with interesting family relationships and this one gave me everything I wanted! Not only did we get a cute long lost brothers relationship, we got some complicated mother-son and father-son relationships! Of course, I…

MidnighTS Book Tag (3 AM Edition)

Here's a PART TWO to my Midnights book tag! And if you want, you should check out Amani's tag HERE! This song feels so heartbreaking but also has this overall theme of hope in a relationship working through the worst of times. A book that really reminded me of this overall theme of pain and…

MidnighTS Book Tag (pt. 1)

It's 3 am as I'm typing this and Taylor's chaotic surprise was ACTUALLY chaotic because now I have seven more tracks to do but stay tuned for part two! Right off the bat we're hit with a bop and as Taylor explained, this is about just wanting to hold tightly to the love you have…

Book Review: The Make Up Test by Jenny L Howe

QUICK PITCH: ACADEMIC RIVALS IN GRAD SCHOOL. EXES TO LOVERS (AKA SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE)!!! FAT REP! HILARIOUS AND EMOTIONAL! GO GET IT NOW!!!!! I've been wanting to read an academic rivals to lovers aimed at adults for AGES AND I HAVE FINALLY RECEIVED WHAT I ASKED FOR. But you know what made this even better?…

Tag Tuesday: Love From Mecca to Medina Book Tag

This book tag was created by Neelam @ The Tsundoku Chronicles! https://www.instagram.com/p/CjYW3XzLiCB/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Adam - Books with Disability/Chronic Illness Rep Currently, I'm reading a book called Would You rather which features someone with a chronic kidney disease! I'm really enjoying the audiobook, especially because it's MARRIAGE OF CONVENIENCE BEST FRIENDS TO LOVERS! Zayneb - Character who…