My 2 Cents on The Ex Talk

What’s new, readers? YA author and fellow Seattleite Rachel Lynn Solomon (Today, Tonight, Tomorrow) made her adult debut a few weeks ago on January 26 with The Ex Talk, a positively irresistible contemporary romance revolving around a podcast that I very much want to listen to in real life. 29-year-old Seattle native Shay Goldstein has slowly … Continue reading My 2 Cents on The Ex Talk →

My 2 Cents on Detransition, Baby

What’s new, readers? On January 11 Torrey Peters released her debut novel, Detransition, Baby, in which the opening focuses on Reese, a trans woman who grew up in Wisconsin and now lives in New York City, ruminating on her fear of isolation and introspection that has driven her to cheat with a string of married men … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Detransition, Baby →

My 2 Cents on Concrete Rose

What’s new, readers? As a massive fan of The Hate U Give—both the young adult novel with which author Angie Thomas debuted in 2017 and the 2018 film adaptation driven by Amandla Stenberg’s propulsive performance as teenage lead Starr Carter—I was thrilled upon learning a few months ago that Thomas’ next novel would be a prequel … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Concrete Rose →

My 2 Cents on The Top Ten Books of 2020

What’s new, readers? Hooboy, are you as relieved as I am that 2020—the year of COVID-19, bloodred skies, murder hornets, the wrongful deaths of numerous Black Americans at the hands of police, the passing away of Chadwick Boseman and Alex Trebek, the lunacy of Donald Trump and his sycophants, the blazing wreckage that is the Artemis … Continue reading My 2 Cents on The Top Ten Books of 2020 →

My 2 Cents on Five Top-Notch Rom-Com Reads

What’s new, readers? If you’re looking to get swept off your feet by stories full of adorable meet-cutes, lovable and diverse characters, charming banter, and cheek-crimsoning chemistry, then you’ve come to the right place. Here are five top-notch rom-com reads that I recommend for those who want all the feels. Written in the Stars by Alexandria … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Five Top-Notch Rom-Com Reads →

My 2 Cents on Skyhunter

What’s new, readers? We’re now living in a world where President Donald J. Trump has caught the coronavirus. After months of claiming the disease would disappear and constantly scoffing at masks as a tool of the radical left, karma has bit him in his orange ass. It’s a telling indicator of what we’ve had to … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Skyhunter →

My 2 Cents on When No One Is Watching

What’s new, readers? I have to say, it feels like we’re existing inside a videogame that’s being played by someone who’s going all-out and punching in every single cheat code. Not only are wildfires blazing across much of the West Coast, but the sky is red (though it was a sickly yellow here in Seattle … Continue reading My 2 Cents on When No One Is Watching →

My 2 Cents on Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket

What’s new, readers? Before I get into the review, I want to take this moment to honor the phenomenal bravery and strength of Chadwick Boseman, who passed away last Friday after a private four-year battle with colon cancer. Needless to say, I’m devastated that we’ve lost the magnificent actor who embodied King T’Challa. On top … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket →

My 2 Cents on Too Much and Never Enough

What’s new, readers? For anyone who’s in the mood to check out a podcast, I’m giving a shout-out to Within The Pages. The two cohosts, who just launched it in June, offer entertaining reviews for young adult and new adult novels in the genres of fantasy and science-fiction. It’s always nice to find new books … Continue reading My 2 Cents on Too Much and Never Enough →

My 2 Cents on How to Be an Antiracist

What’s new, readers? Recently, it was announced that Christopher Nolan’s Tenetand Disney’s live-action Mulan reboot have had their theatrical releases pushed back from July 17 and 24 to August 12 and 21, respectively. This is definitely the right move, considering coronavirus cases in the U.S. are soaring to staggeringly high one-day records. It wouldn't be … Continue reading My 2 Cents on How to Be an Antiracist →