The month of September was a breeze to begin with but I had to slow down in the end of it. I read 5 fantastic books and also managed to read my first graphic novel too. 1. Camp by L.C Rosen – 4/5 Camp is one of the best queer reps I’ve ever read. ReleasedContinue reading “September Wrap-Up”
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Camp by L.C. Rosen – 4/5
‘It’s a safe place. A place for you all to be yourselves and have a childhood that you don’t get anywhere else.’ – L.C. Rosen Specifics: Book: Camp Author: L. C. Rosen Published: Penguin Books Genre: YA Romance, Romantic Comedy LGBTQIA literature: Yes Publisher: Penguin Books Pages: 374 My rating: 4/5 Blurb: Sixteen-year-old Randy Kapplehoff loves spending theContinue reading “Camp by L.C. Rosen – 4/5”
The Tycoon Thirteen Talks – 05
Hello Twinkle! I remember when a few months ago I received an anonymous package which was a gift from my friend and it contained the single most beautiful enamel pin I have ever seen till date with an amazing quality and standard and colours and design and texture. The artprint and bookmarks were no less.Continue reading “The Tycoon Thirteen Talks – 05”
August 2020 Wrap-Up
August was an interesting month for me. I didn’t really expect reading too many books but I got into a situation where I needed a major stress buster so I read 5 books in 5 days. I absolutely loved it. Here are the books I picked up in the month of August. 1. The HouseContinue reading “August 2020 Wrap-Up”
My Father’s Garden by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar – 3/5
“I once read somewhere that the single minded persuit of one’s course over a lifetime can only be justified if one engages in two enterprises- building a garden, or raising a child. I now understand that my father’s garden is truly his child. And this child gives him the happiness and peace mind that nothingContinue reading “My Father’s Garden by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar – 3/5”
The Carpet Weaver by Nemat Sadat – 4/5
“‘I’ve dreamt about you. Only about you.’ He held his gaze then and studied my face. ‘I think you have the most beautiful almond-shaped eyes in all of Asia.’” – Nemat Sadat Specifics: Book: The Carpet Weaver Author: Nemat Sadat Published: 25th June, 2019 Genre: Historical Fiction, bildungsroman LGBTQIA literature: Yes Publisher: Penguin Random House Pages: 300Continue reading “The Carpet Weaver by Nemat Sadat – 4/5”
Unravel the Dusk by Elizabeth Lim – 3.5/5
“If dying is this beautiful, then I wish I was a tree too. I’d be happy to die and be reborn in the spring.” – Elizabeth Lim Specifics: Book: Unravel the Dusk Author: Elizabeth Lim Published: 7th July, 2020 Genre: Fantasy Fiction Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf, Penguin Random House Series: The Blood of Stars Book II Pages:Continue reading “Unravel the Dusk by Elizabeth Lim – 3.5/5”
10 Things I hate about Pinky by Sandhya Menon – 5/5
“I don’t think we could be more opposite if we were custom-designed to be.’ – Sandhya Menon Specifics: Book: 10 Things I hate about Pinky Author: Sandhya Menon Published: 30th June, 2020 Genre: YA Romance LGBTQIA literature: Yes Publisher: Simon Pulse Series: Dimpleverse #3 Pages: 368 My rating: 5/5 Blurb (from Goodreads): Pinky Kumar wears the social justiceContinue reading “10 Things I hate about Pinky by Sandhya Menon – 5/5”
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – 3.5/5
“Remember, love that doesn’t include honesty doesn’t deserve to be called love.” – Alex Michaelides Specifics: Book: The Silent Patient Author: Alex Michaelides Published: 5th Feb 2019 Genre: Novel, Thriller, Mystery, Psychological thriller, Suspense, Psychological Fiction LGBTQIA literature: No Publisher: Orion books, Hachette UK Pages: 338 My rating: 3.5/5 Blurb: ‘I love him so totally, completely, sometimes itContinue reading “The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides – 3.5/5”
Hunted by the Sky by Tanaz Bathena – 4/5
I finally recover use of my voice. “It wasn’t your fault, Rajkumar.You didn’t do anything.” “No, I didn’t. And with my silence, I became an accomplice. – Tanaz Bathena Specifics: Book: Hunted by the Sky Author: Tanaz Bhathena Published: 22nd June 2020 Genre: YA Fantasy LGBTQIA pro literature: Yes Publisher: Penguin Books Series: The Wrath of AmbarContinue reading “Hunted by the Sky by Tanaz Bathena – 4/5”
