“Yellowface” is a satirical account of the ugliness in the publishing industry- it is funny, and deeply uncomfortable. “Yellowface” will be one of the iconic novels that define…
Review: The Scent of Burnt Flowers
“The Scent of Burnt Flowers” is a historical fiction by filmmaker, Blitz Bazawule, that chronicles how impulsive, and reckless decisions shape our lives. It begins in 1960s where…
Review: “Maame” by Jessica George
This stunning debut by Jessica George is set in London, where we meet Maddie, her chronically-ill father, her absent and domineering mother, and an unreliable brother. It’s a…
Review: How Not To Drown in A Glass of Water
“My name is Cara Romero, and I came to this country because my husband wanted to kill me.” Angie Cruz from ‘How Not To Drown in A Glass…
Review: Small Worlds by Caleb Azumah Nelson
There are books you read, simply to pass time and occupy your mind. Yet, there are others which creep into your life, and slowly but surely, change how…
Review: As Long As The Lemon Trees Grow
“Every lemon will bring forth a child, and the lemons never die out.” Zoulfa Katouh from “As Long as The Lemon Trees Grow” This is single-handedly one of…
Review: “The Queens of New York”
Set in Queens, New York, “The Queens of New York” is a skillful, heartwrought portrayal of friendship and growing up. This story centers around Jia Lee, Everett Hoang,…
Standout Books from Three Years of Blogging
In celebrating three years of book blogging, I decided to take stock of my favourite books over the years, and possibly share a glimpse of what is to…
Here’s Everything I Read in The First Half of 2023
The first half of the year has passed and tis the season to look back on your reading goals from January and assess how far you’ve come. I…
Review: ‘Dust Child’ by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai
Our story begins in 2016, 41 years after the end of the Vietnam war. We meet Phong, a black Amerasian, trying to obtain American visas for himself and…