‘The Eyes Are The Best Part’ (But The Rest Is Bland)
The Eyes Are the Best Part by Monika Kim. The book follows Ji-won, a Korean-American university student, and her life following her father walking out on their family. The story kicks off with a great introduction to the whole eye eating part. It made for a sharp, visceral metaphor for the white gaze, which was…
Book Review: Under the Udala Trees by Chinelo Okparanta
“Maybe love was some combination of friendship and infatuation. A deeply felt affection accompanied by a certain sort of awe. And by gratitude. And by a desire for a lifetime of togetherness.” Chinelo Okparanta, Under the Udala Trees We meet 11-year old Ijeoma amid Nigeria’s civil war, and following her father’s suicide, she is sent to…
Book Review: The Beholder by Anna Bright
Prepare to lose your heart… and then lose it again When I was lucky enough to be gifted a copy of The Beholder by my lovely friend Pauliina from The Bookaholic Dreamer I had no idea how much I was going to enjoy this book. The first chapter of The Beholder introduces us to Selah,…
Book Review: The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
Zachary Ezra Rawlins is quietly perusing books in his university library that is, until he discovers a mysterious book in which a story from his childhood appears. This discovery takes Zachary on an adventure through many doors into new worlds, discovering tales of unrequited love, pirate prisoners, stardust and interwoven stories. Every time I think…
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