The Daughters of Madurai by Rajasree Variyar is an eye-opening and bittersweet exploration of difficult family dynamics and cultural expectations, and the high costs that come with them.
Review: Daughters of Madurai
Odds & Ends 7/27-8/9
The last few weeks have been really nice, for the most part. First, I had a wonderful vacation with my family, full of swimming, soaking up the sun, feeding ducks, and having lots of little adventures with my niece and nephew. My nephew is almost three, and he's in that stage where his vocabulary is … Continue reading Odds & Ends 7/27-8/9
Recommended Read: Elores and Sipora
While it does contain topics that might be difficult for some readers, Elores and Sipora is a Christian fantasy that isn't just a good read, it's a read that feels good for you too.
Odds & Ends 6/29-7/12
I had a fun and relaxing 4th of July celebrating with my family. It turns out my nephew, who I thought would be very anti-fireworks since he's only two and doesn't like the noise when a lawn mower is turned on, might be a little pyromaniac, as he kept demanding "more fireworks," even after we … Continue reading Odds & Ends 6/29-7/12
Review: The Nissera Chronicles
Hannah West's Nissera Chronicles riff on familiar fairytales while still telling compelling stories that stand on their own.
Odds & Ends 6/1-6/14
I think it's safe to say my life has entered full summer mode at this point. I had a great Memorial Day weekend at my parents as I helped entertain my niece and nephew. We grilled, enjoyed the local splash pad, and even attempted to make our own model magic, which resulted in the tip … Continue reading Odds & Ends 6/1-6/14
Review: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau
Silvia Moreno-Garcia's new setting & context brings out new themes from a classic H.G. Wells tale.
Odds & Ends 5/4-5/17
Last weekend, my family celebrated Mother's Day a day early by watching t-ball, enjoying a sprinkler-fueled kiddy pool, and eating sushi, all of which has me itching for summer! The pool at my building also opened this weekend, which only adds to my eagerness. Got to wait for the temperature to get a little warmer … Continue reading Odds & Ends 5/4-5/17
Review: The House Saphir
A con artist takes on the ghost of Bluebeard in this latest novel from Marissa Meyer.
Odds & Ends 4/6-4/19
The past couple of weeks have been nice for me. I had a wonderful Easter with my family. We ate well, hunted candy-filled eggs, and my niece and I built a blanket-fort across her entire bedroom. I gave audiobook listening a try this past month and, while I wasn't surprised to enjoy it, I was … Continue reading Odds & Ends 4/6-4/19
Review: Final Girls
Riley Sager's Final Girls wasn't the thriller I expected, but the mystery still kept me guessing.
Odds & Ends 3/9-3/22
The last couple of weeks have literally brought more sunshine into my life (except for that flash reappearance of winter Sunday & Monday) thanks to Daylight Savings Time. It does take me a couple days to get my sleep schedule readjusted, but I do love being able to come home each night and leave my … Continue reading Odds & Ends 3/9-3/22
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