So last weekend we drove to Pittsburgh for Anthrocon, the second largest furry convention in the world. It was the largest until Midwest Fur Fest overtook it last year! If you’ve never heard of furries (or have only heard of them from CSI, ugh), they are a really fun subculture. Popular culture likes to call … Continue reading
Book Review: With The Fire On High
With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo Young Adult / Contemporary Fiction 388 pages Published May 2019 With this book, Elizabeth Acevedo has solidified her position as one of my must-read authors. The Poet X was EXCELLENT, and this one is every bit as good, which is awesome, considering the wildly different formats of … Continue reading
Friday 56 – The Candle and The Flame
The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice. The rules are simple – turn to page 56 in your current read (or 56% in your e-reader) and post a few non-spoilery sentences. This week’s quote is from The Candle and The Flame, a young adult fantasy by Nafiza Azad. Fatima makes up her mind to … Continue reading
Book Review: We Hunt The Flame
We Hunt The Flame by Hafsah Faizal Young Adult/Fantasy 472 pages Published May 2019 This is the first book in a planned duology, and I NEED THE SECOND ONE RIGHT NOW. Zafira is a firecracker, and Nasir is a precious gumdrop, and Altair is a mystery, while I can’t help but read Kifah as Valkyrie … Continue reading
Library Loot Wednesday
I’ve been super busy this week, with Anthrocon over the weekend, but that doesn’t stop my holds from coming in at the library! Luckily I only had two come up this week. Ayesha At Last (and I’m really feeling that “At Last” part, I’ve been waiting for this book FOREVER) is a “modern-day Muslim Pride … Continue reading
TTT – Character Freebie
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week’s theme is a character freebie, and since I’ve just gotten home from Anthrocon, I’m going with books I’ve read with anthropomorphic characters! First a bit of explanation, if you’re unfamiliar. Anthrocon is one of the world’s largest furry conventions. A … Continue reading