The night that I'm writing this post, I finished the second draft of Stars and Bones 5. Just writing that sentence gave me chills. Let me explain: Book 5 has been the biggest hurtle for me as a writer. I struggled with writer's block, self-doubt, and to top it off, this COVID-19 thing has my … Continue reading Trudge (Never Giving Up)
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Book Review: Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo (4/5)
Princess Diana longs to prove herself to her legendary warrior sisters. But when the opportunity finally comes, she throws away her chance at glory and breaks Amazon law—risking exile—to save a mortal. Diana will soon learn that she has rescued no ordinary girl, and that with this single brave act, she may have … Continue reading Book Review: Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo (4/5)
Book Review: Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan (4/5)
Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It's the highest honor they could hope for...and the most demeaning. This year, there's a ninth. And instead of paper, she's made of fire. In this richly developed fantasy, Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most … Continue reading Book Review: Girls of Paper and Fire by Natasha Ngan (4/5)
