Last weekend, I was in a total funk—my coffee machine broke, my inbox was a war zone, and I was dodging my neighbor’s small talk like it was a full-time job. Desperate for a mood-lifter, I grabbed The Bodyguard by Katherine Center one night and Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston the next. … Read more
Book Summary: Katabasis Picture this: you’re a grad student, burning the midnight oil at Cambridge, chasing academic glory in a world where magic isn’t just a metaphor—it’s real. Now imagine your mentor, the one person who holds the key to your future, dies in a freak magical accident, and you’ve got to chase him down … Read more
Picture this: you’re riding a dragon, wind whipping through your hair, with a war-torn world below and a secret so heavy it could shatter everything you love. That’s the vibe of Onyx Storm, the third book in Rebecca Yarros’ blockbuster Empyrean series, released on January 21, 2025. If you loved the dragon-riding, heart-pounding romance of … Read more
The Setup: A Journey to the Stars with Heart The story kicks off with Joan Goodwin, an astrophysics professor who’s always been starry-eyed—literally. She’s living a quiet life in Houston, teaching and doting on her niece, when NASA opens its doors to women scientists in 1980. Joan jumps at the chance, joining a crew of … Read more
Book Review: Being and Time by Martin Heidegger So, I finally got through Being and Time by Martin Heidegger, and let me tell ya, this book is a beast. Dropped back in 1927, it’s like the guy decided to crack open the whole “what does it mean to exist?” question and just go wild with … Read more
Alright, y’all, let’s talk about Dissolution by Nicholas Binge, ‘cause this book straight-up messed me up in the best way. I picked it up after seeing it all over BookTok, and I’m not gonna lie, I was expecting some cool sci-fi vibes, but I wasn’t ready for how much it’d hit me in the feels. … Read more
Alright, folks, let’s chat about Supremacy: AI, ChatGPT, and the Race that Will Change the World by Parmy Olson, ‘cause this book had me straight-up shook. I snagged it after seeing it pop off on BookTok, and I’m telling you, it’s like a reality TV show, but for tech nerds. Imagine Silicon Valley bigwigs racing … Read more
Alright, y’all, let me tell you about The Housemaid by Freida McFadden, ‘cause this book had me shooketh. I’m not even kidding—I picked it up one lazy Sunday, thinking I’d read a chapter or two, and next thing I know, I’m missing dinner and my phone’s blowing up with texts like, “Where you at?” This … Read more
Alright, let me tell you about Fearless by Lauren Roberts, the grand finale of the Powerless trilogy that’s got everyone on BookTok losing their minds. Picture this: you’re curled up with a book that feels like a storm—wild, emotional, and impossible to put down. That’s Fearless. It’s the kind of story that grabs your heart, … Read more
Ever read a book that feels like a long, meaningful chat with an old friend? That’s To Kill a Mockingbird for me. Harper Lee’s masterpiece, set in the dusty streets of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s, is one of those stories that sticks with you, like a summer memory you can’t shake. It’s told through … Read more