Book Review: Bright We Burn by Kiersten White (4/5)

Haunted by the sacrifices he made in Constantinople, Radu is called back to the new capital. Mehmed is building an empire, becoming the sultan his people need. But Mehmed has a secret: as emperor, he is more powerful than ever . . . and desperately lonely. Does this mean Radu can finally have more with … Continue reading Book Review: Bright We Burn by Kiersten White (4/5)

Favorite Stories #4

Teen Titans (2003-2006) This was the first shows/stories that sucked me in. I loved the anime-styled world, the animations, the character development that each of the Titans underwent, and the themes of justice and friendship. It had everything: campy humor, comic relief, serious undertones, overarching story lines, and the classic feel of a superhero-world. Now … Continue reading Favorite Stories #4

Book Review: An Amber in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (3/5)

 YA Fiction/Fantasy Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear. It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and … Continue reading Book Review: An Amber in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir (3/5)