This was my first book by Chakraborty. While I’ve had her Daevabad series on my list to read, I just haven’t made it to them yet. But now I’m moving them up because I adored this pirate story! Amina Al-Sirafi is coming out of retirement. As one of the most infamous and notorious pirates of…
Category: Asia
The Fortunes of Jaded Women
Do you like messy family dramas? If so than you will absolutely love The Fortunes of Jaded Women. This book was everything I expected and nothing like I expected at the same time! The Fortunes of Jaded Women is the story of 3 generations of Duong women, who have been cursed since their great, great…
You’re Invited
Amaya has spent the last few years of her life as a shell of her former self. Obsessed with the life of her former best friend Kaavi, she’s shocked to receive an invitation to Kaavi’s upcoming nuptials. Amaya didn’t even know her ex-friend was in a relationship, let alone ready to get married. Even more…
The Keeper of Night
I’m a huge fan of YA fantasy, but I think I’ve decided I’m not a huge fan of fantasy duologies. I have started to notice, at least in the duologies I have read recently, is a big issue with pacing. Most fantasy stories need time to develop and establish world-building. I find that the first…
The Mermaid from Jeju
My Thoughts Set in both 1943 and in 2001; and in the United States and on the island of Jeju, Korea; The Mermaid of Jeju is a wonderful story of resilience, family tradition, and love. A big ★★★★★ for Sumi Hahn’s debut novel. I loved so many things about this book. I loved the characters,…