Although it took me almost a month to read this (I’m not exactly sure what happened there?) I really loved this book and I think I’d even say that I preferred it to the first one! I have always loved both mythology and history, so a world that includes them both is absolutely perfect for me. The world-building was absolutely lush, to the extent that I could almost smell the sea breeze purely from descriptions, or imagine that I was walking through the streets of modern-day New York (a city that I’ve never visited).
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
So as it’s coming up to the summer, I was in the mood for a light contemporary read and after hearing about this series, I thought it would be perfect. It’s a quick read with important family dynamics, a diverse main character (Korean/American) and a whole lot of baking goodness. I quickly finished the rest of the series within a few days and I can safely say that I recommend it.
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh
This book was definitely a mixed bag for me. The first half of the book took me a while to get into, I wasn’t too invested with the plot or the romance but then the second half definitely improved to the point I gave this book four stars. However, since reading it, we have read some mixed reviews from Own Voice readers such as problems with bi-erasure and inaccuracies with Japanese history. We will be posting a full review soon!
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon
Although this was a fast read, I really enjoyed it! It has a diverse cast, it is really lighthearted, cute and fun but at the same time touched on important issues. Dimple wasn’t a typical YA contemporary protagonist and I loved learning about all of the Indian traditions. I’m just excited for whatever this amazing author releases next!
