I have been invited by Team Frenzy to join a panel discussion with authors Kylie Lee Baker, Sarah Suk, and Alisha Rai about writing Asian-inspired fiction for young adults in celebration of Pan-Asian Heritage Month. Here is my quick summary about the panelists and their upcoming novels!
Read MoreWhat would happen if you mix a talented and reckless female protagonist whose poor eyesight can rival only Harry Potter’s; a badass ex-best-friend bad boy (that’s a lot of Bs…) also known as #UghJay; and the deadly trials that might seem even more twisted from the inside? Add a generous sprinkle of secrets, betrayal and clan politics, and then top it with a layer of monsters and nightmares?
Well, to put it short - welcome to Hemlock Falls.
Read MoreEveryone loves a good coming-of-age story, and what can be better than a combination of a coming-of-age rom-com and a non-binary Little Mermaid retelling.
Read MoreTo celebrate the birthday of our favourite Moon Mother (aka Susan Dennard), I am giving away a signed copy of the latest instalment of The Witchlands series, “Witchshadow”. ✨💥📚 Open to all international fans! 🌎
Read MoreThe Haunting of Hill House meets Get Out in this chilling YA psychological thriller and modern take on the classic haunted house story from New York Times bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson! Here’s my review of the book.
Read MoreI am giving away 1 signed copy of “Bloodwitch” by Susan Dennard (US Hardcover) to celebrate the release of “Witchshadow” - the next instalment in the Witchlands series. The giveaway is open internationally till June 21st, 12:00 AM EST.
Read More"Chasing After Aoi Koshiba" is a story about a popular girl in high school, Sahoko, that intentionally and successfully turned herself into a popular girl. She has it all figured out - or it seems - until she meets Koshiba, a sporty girl who appears not to care much about image. Sahoko is immediately drawn to her.
Read MoreAt the beginning of May, I was lucky enough to get invited to the Spring/Fall presentation by Penguin Teen Canada. Like with any other presentation of upcoming releases, I was scrambling to write everything down, but even this list is not comprehensive enough. Too many good books are going to come out this year. This list, mostly for my reference, contains only the books that I put on my immediate TBR.
Read MoreOh boy, do I miss in person book events. But like many of others I am so grateful for publishers to continue running those events at least virtually. So, here is my quick run down of my most anticipated book releases in summer 2021 from Harper Collins.
Read MoreI can’t believe it’s been months since BEA (Book Expo America) and BookCon. I feel as if it was just yesterday when I was running through aisles of Javits Center (or more like limping, tbh) trying to be among the first people in yet another line for yet another autograph session.
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