Listen to a narration of this blog post here! It's been a very long time and a lot has happened, but I'm excited to say that I'll be starting to blog again. You might remember me from my old book blog Vicky Who Reads, which is very much a relic of my teenage days. (Oh… Continue reading Back to Blogging!
An Interview with Kelly Loy Gilbert about the Heart-Wrenching WHEN WE WERE INFINITE
When We Were Infinite is the absolute best book I've read in 2021, and I haven't picked up a YA book since early February, when I finished it. It's Kelly Loy Gilbert's third book (and out today!), and it delves deep into the protagonist Beth and her four best friends—Grace, Brandon, Sunny, and Jason—during their… Continue reading An Interview with Kelly Loy Gilbert about the Heart-Wrenching WHEN WE WERE INFINITE
Pick Your Poison: Bloody, Brutal, and Tragic YA
YA can really be ruthless sometimes. From gory, bloody murder to absolutely tragic & heartbreaking stories, there is no end to the lengths these stories can go. They'll break your heart, and be glad for it. As such, today I'm talking about three fantastically ruthless fantasy stories that I enjoyed reading this year, and I've… Continue reading Pick Your Poison: Bloody, Brutal, and Tragic YA
Thinking About Short Fiction: Prelude & Foreshadow
Recently, it feels as if I don't have the energy to read anything that's high commitment, which mostly means I'm not reading a lot of huge, dense fantasy novels. I've begun listening to more audiobooks while I draw, consuming massive amounts of fanfiction and Webtoons, getting swept away by swoony romances, and also turning to… Continue reading Thinking About Short Fiction: Prelude & Foreshadow
Matching East Asian Snacks to Books!
After my post about matching My Spotify "On Repeat" with my TBR, I kind of fell in love with the idea of matching books with arbitrary items. Thus, I am back with matching East Asian snack foods to books! Plus, I get to share all my controversial opinions on some of these snacks, hehe! (White… Continue reading Matching East Asian Snacks to Books!
Skyhunter, Crownchasers, and 99 Other YA Science-Fiction Novels
Science-fiction is one of my favorite genres, in part because of how one day, in the future, maybe it can be real. There's such a huge breadth to sci-fi as a genre, ranging from clones to space to alien invasions to robot dogs. Yes, magic is cool, but something just as cool as magic is… Continue reading Skyhunter, Crownchasers, and 99 Other YA Science-Fiction Novels
Not Quite Human: A New Wave of Vampire & Werewolf Fiction
Trends come and go for books, especially as some titles get popular and spur publishing to welcome more books with similar themes and tropes. One of the most notable in young adult literature is the vampire, werewolf, and other paranormal creature trend, largely spurred by Twilight and other novels during that era. Before I continue… Continue reading Not Quite Human: A New Wave of Vampire & Werewolf Fiction
Nerdy Niches: Slay and Other Books About Video Games, Fandom, & Other Passions
Protagonists who have a really strong passion, especially for something relevant to popular culture, are always so relatable to read about, and make some of the best quick reads. Whether it's about books or cosplay or video games or something else, reading about how it grounds characters and plays an important role in their lives… Continue reading Nerdy Niches: Slay and Other Books About Video Games, Fandom, & Other Passions
Matching My Spotify “On Repeat” to Books on My TBR
Am I exposing my single brain cell's music taste? Yes. Come and roast me. I wanted to chat about music I love, because I love it, and I thought, "Why not tie in some books? Why not guess whether a song matches a book on my TBR, just based off the vibes? Why not be… Continue reading Matching My Spotify “On Repeat” to Books on My TBR
Catch Up: 10 Must-Read YA Series Continuing in 2020
We never get to read everything on our TBR, or everything that comes out in a year. Figuring out which backlist books are worth your time--especially in a series--can be hard, despite all the opinions floating out there. Thus, I've prepared a list of some of the series that I think are must reads from… Continue reading Catch Up: 10 Must-Read YA Series Continuing in 2020
Vicky Again 