Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin van Whye

TITLE: Date Me, Bryson Keller AUTHOR: Kevin van Whye PUBLISHED BY: Random House Books for Young Readers PUBLICATION DATE: May 19, 2020 ASIN: B07ZC7MLQG ISBN: 0593126041 ISBN13: 9780593126042 GENRE/S: Contemporary; Romance; LGBTQIA+ Lit PAGE COUNT: 336 RATING: 4.75 of 5.0 stars TRIGGER WARNINGS: homophobia, bullying, outing someone SYNOPSIS Everyone knows about the dare: Each week,…

#SpectrumReads: A Pride Month Readathon

Hi book nerds! June has just commenced and I had grand plans to celebrate #PrideMonth this year but we all know those schemes are now moot. Despite the call for staying at home and physical distancing amidst this global pandemic, we cannot be stopped from practicing social solidarity. While it prevents us from coming together…

The Empress of Salt and Fortune by Nghi Vo

  TITLE: The Empress of Salt and Fortune AUTHOR: Nghi Vo PUBLISHED BY: Tor PUBLICATION DATE: March 24, 2020 ASIN: B07VH6Y4JD GENRE/S: Fantasy;  LGBTQIA+ Lit PAGE COUNT: 112 RATING: 5 of 5 stars SYNOPSIS With the heart of an Atwood tale and the visuals of a classic Asian period drama The Empress of Salt and…

Verona Comics by Jennifer Dugan

TITLE: Verona Comics AUTHOR: Jennifer Dugan PUBLISHED BY: G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers PUBLICATION DATE: April 21, 2020 ISBN: 052551628X ISBN13: 9780525516286 GENRE/S: YA Contemporary PAGE COUNT: 352 RATING: 4 of 5 stars TRIGGER WARNINGS: anxiety disorder, suicide ideation, deception, depression, co-dependency SYNOPSIS From the author of Hot Dog Girl comes a fresh…

Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender

  TITLE: Felix Ever After AUTHOR: Kacen Callender PUBLISHED BY: Harper Collins PUBLICATION DATE: May 05, 2020 ISBN: 0062820273 ISBN13: 9780062820273 GENRE/S: YA Contemporary; LGBTQIA+Lit PAGE COUNT: 368 RATING: 5 of 5 stars SYNOPSIS Felix Love has never been in love—and, yes, he’s painfully aware of the irony. He desperately wants to know what it’s…

Project Pandora by Krishmar Llorin

I would like to start this review by thanking all the book bloggers who dedicated their time to read and review Project Pandora ergo this blog tour was made possible. I am also extending my gratitude to Krishmar Llorin and Viva Books for giving me the chance to host this blog tour. SYNOPSIS Set in…

Wicked as You Wish by Rin Chupeco

Being a fan of Rin Chupeco's The Bone Witch trilogy, I have envisioned to read every single book that she puts out. When the sign up for the Philippine Street Team was announced, I immediately volunteered. I can vouch for Chupeco's brilliance and their work is simply up there. SYNOPSIS Many years ago, the magical…

BLOG TOUR: Project Pandora by Krishmar Llorin

So I've taken on hosting a blog tour in this time of the year when my life is in it's busiest whirlpool. One of the very reasons why I started a blog and a bookstagram account is to promote readership especially in Pinoy-published books. I thought I was failing in that area and so I…

PH Blog Tour: Si Janus Sílang at ang Labanáng Manananggal-Mambabarang by Edgar Calabia Samar, Illustrated by Mervin Malonzo (Janus Silang #2)

When you are out of wits and pieces of your heart are adrift, are you brave enough to visit the same space that led you astray? This is the same question I have played in my mind over and over again after I read Si Janus Sílang at ang Tiyanak ng Tábon last month. I dillydallied…

INT’L BLOG TOUR: Song of the Crimson Flower by Julie C. Dao

Song of the Crimson Flower centers two souls with love forlorn and bound by a curse. The maiden Lan who has been devoted most of her life to becoming the perfect bride to her childhood love Tam who eventually deserted her to be free from filial. Physician apprentice Bao, who confessed his true intentions for…