Puddin' By: Julie Murphy I have been sitting on a Puddin' review for a month (which I have never waited so long on anything involving actual pudding ever) and despite multiple tries I've never felt like it was right. And I don't know why because there is a lot to say about this sequel to... Continue Reading →
Zodiac Sign Recommendations: Aquarius
Well the Aquarius sign holds a special place in my heart. It's traits include: true bohemian, logic combined with creativeness, a concern for the underdog and human rights. They are also gifted communicators, team players and full of great humor. But full of contradictions (like most people.) So I tried to pick the recommendations that... Continue Reading →
Dumplin’, Friendship & Growing Up
Dumplin' Directed By: Anne Fletcher Grade: B+ Dumplin' is based on the Julie Murphy book of the same name and is showing on Netflix. Which is generally having a good run of YA adaptations. It's about Willowdean Dixon a plus size girl who as form of protest (and grief) joins her mother's beloved beauty pageant... Continue Reading →
Book Inspired Summer Adventure Ideas!
Below are some ideas for a summer adventure, trip, activities or just a fun day out and if you don't want to or can't do any of them you can just check out the books that inspired them! Lots of people like to travel during the summer months so you could go to: France and... Continue Reading →
10 Love (and Life) Lessons I Took from Books
*It's possible that I've learned some of the wrong lessons from books. Regardless books always help me feel better in a pinch. This is inspired by Top Ten Tuesdays hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. I am not all the big into Valentine's Day or the most romantically inclined person overall but this is what came to... Continue Reading →
Dumplin’
Dumplin' Author: Julie Murphy Genre: YA Grade: B+ I have seen this one all over the place the last couple of weeks getting a lot of press and a lot of great reviews. So I was really excited to read it. In this kind of situation there is really only one question... Does it live... Continue Reading →
Other Thoughts: OwlCrate Book Subscription First Timer!
OwlCrate So I'm a huge sucker for the beauty boxes and I've gifted a couple of book boxes before but this was the first time I had some extra money and decided to subscribe for myself. OwlCrate turned out to be awesome timing as it was the fun, fearless women of YA month! It's around... Continue Reading →