Review: Blood Over Bright Haven

Thought-provoking, another emotional wreck Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) Blood Over Bright Haven isn’t just a standout in the dark academia/fantasy genre with its rich world-building and original magic system—it’s also a deeply thought-provoking story that wrestles with philosophical and religious dilemmas. It’s intense, smart, and surprisingly emotional. The story follows Sciona, the first High Mage inContinue reading "Review: Blood Over Bright Haven"

Review: Abolition. Feminism. Now

Dense at times, but truly liberating Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5) Abolition. Feminism. Now is the fruit of the collective work of Angela Y. Davis, Gina Dent, Erica R. Meiners, and Beth E. Richie. I just finished reading it, and honestly, I have a lot to sit with. This book took some real mental work to getContinue reading "Review: Abolition. Feminism. Now"

Reseña: La criolla principal de Inés Quintero

Corto pero efectivo, sorpresa placentera Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Para empezar, yo no estaba al tanto de que esta obra era histórica y no de ficción. Así que me llevé una sorpresa placentera cuando comencé a leerla. El libro trata sobre María Antonia Bolívar, la hermana mayor de Simón Bolívar, conocido como el Libertador en miContinue reading "Reseña: La criolla principal de Inés Quintero"

Review: Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez

Jaw-dropping twist, satisfying end Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5) This was a fantastic conclusion to Inez’s story. The action definitely leveled up from the first book, and I really enjoyed watching Inez grow. Her journey toward understanding herself—what she wants and what she stands for—was so satisfying to witness. Now, those twists? Jaw-dropping. I genuinely didn’t seeContinue reading "Review: Where the Library Hides by Isabel Ibañez"

Review: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez

Immersive world, beautiful writing Rating: ★★★★☆ (3.75/5) What the River Knows was the perfect palate cleanser for me. After spending weeks buried in dense adult fantasy and emotionally heavy fiction, I needed something that felt lighter—something that let me breathe a little. This YA fantasy delivered exactly that. The story follows Inez, a young ArgentinianContinue reading "Review: What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez"

Review: The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero LaCruz

Robust world-building, hard to grasp at times I picked up this book because I found out the author is Venezuelan. It’s the only fantasy novel written in English that draws directly from South American mythology, specifically Venezuelan and Colombian traditions. While I loved how deeply the world was rooted in folklore, I have to admitContinue reading "Review: The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero LaCruz"

Review: All The Sinners Bleed- S.A. Cosby

Amazing characters, mid-plot All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby tells the story of Titus Crown, the first Black sheriff of a small town in Virginia. A former FBI agent, Titus is committed to bringing justice and integrity to Sharon County. However, his ideals are soon tested when a school shooting unearths a horrifying trailContinue reading "Review: All The Sinners Bleed- S.A. Cosby"

About objectivism in journalism…

This is a topic I have been wanting to discuss for a while now. One of the first things they teach you in college about journalism is how to be objective and the importance of unbias reporting. As a journalist you have to be truthful and make sure all side sof the story are told,Continue reading "About objectivism in journalism…"

Women of Color in Newsrooms

We cannot deny representation of women of color in the media is higher than it has ever been in years past. There have indeed been more stories in television, Hollywood, local and national news, and other forms of media that women of color can look up and relate to, but is not nearly enough. IContinue reading "Women of Color in Newsrooms"