Readalike | The Favor by Suzanne Wright
Ten books similar to the steamy, angst-driven THE FAVOR by Suzanne Wright, all featuring strong Heroines and swoon-worthy Heroes!
(more…)10 Books Similar to The Favor by Suzanne Wright
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A Vindication of Twilight?: Re-read 10 years later
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First Impressions
The last time I read Twilight I was 12 years old and loved it. Now, currently in the midst of finishing my feminism dissertation on patriarchal norms in popular culture, and currently self-isolating, my curiosity was peaked: is the Twilight I remember one that was read through naive rose-tinted glasses? Does it actually have an anti-feminist rhetoric? Over the past two days, I have read Twilight (note only the first book in the series) and have taken notes of my thoughts while reading.
(more…)Why I’m So Done with “Bad Boys” in New Adult Romances
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Anyone else just done with certain types of “bad boys” in new adult romances? I’ve decided to start something new on my blog called an opinion piece which targets issues I’ve discovered in literature and where I use a specific book (In this case After by Anna Todd) to demonstrate my point. I have come to believe that the propagation of certain types of cliched “bad boys” should not be romanticized; what are the damages of rationalizing behaviours that are demeaning, womanizing and, in the context of this piece, abusive? Please remember this is my opinion and you’re welcome to disagree!
Books are works of fiction but at their core, they can reflect the realities of society and therefore what we’re taught as “dismissible behaviour.” Therefore, I think it is worth discussing the impact of the cliched bad boy when they’re depicted in certain ways as media in all forms is such a huge influencer in our lives.
(more…)Summer Lovin’ Book Blogin’
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The first day of summer has passed, being just five days ago on the 21st of June! And with summer comes a heap of books to read and of course more books to review!
With over 42 books to read… obviously fewer to review and relaxing to occur, this summer is one to be remembered.
(more…)A Comparison: Just How Different are The Hunger Games & Divergent
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With the release of the Divergent movie comes the old argument of Divergent being the same as The Hunger Games. But having read both books, I’m here to complete an analysis of just how different these two books are.
(more…)Goodbye March, Hello April
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With the end of the month comes new and awesome books to look forward to! Here is a list of books that I cannot wait to get my hands on!
(more…)Getting Over Your Ex… Teen Edition
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Breaking up and getting over your ex is very common. However, it’s especially difficult when you’re still in love with them. Here are some fabulous books featuring unrequited love and self-love that centre moving on and prioritizing yourself.
(more…)Some Silly Fun: Magnetic Poetry!
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The theme of Love kit, courtesy of Magnetic Poetry. I thought this was highly amusing! Enjoy!
