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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 inContinueContinue 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 getContinueContinue reading “Review: Abolition. Feminism. Now”

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 seeContinueContinue 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 ArgentinianContinueContinue 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 admitContinueContinue reading “Review: The Sun and the Void by Gabriela Romero LaCruz”