Book Review: Daughter of the Moon Goddess
If you’re a fan of xianxia Cdramas, the new book Daughter of the Moon Goddess might be right up your alley.
Certified Cookbook Review
A quick look at 4 different cookbooks by Asian authors. If you’re in the market for some new recipes, come check it out.
Book Review: The Wandering Earth
A review of the English translation of the story anthology The Wandering Earth, which inspired the movie of the same name.
Book Review: Light From Uncommon Stars
A trans violinist, a demon, and an alien all walk into a donut shop… no, this is not a joke. This is the set up for one of the most unusual and engaging books that I have read this year. Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki took me for a wild ride and I was not mad about it.
Book Review: The Keeper of Night
I recently finished reading the book The Keeper of Night by Kylie Lee Baker. The book is darker than I expected, although given the premise I’m not sure why I expected something different. This is the author’s first novel and I am very impressed. So many different threads are woven together to create this story […]
Book Review: Sorcerer to the Crown
I recently read the book Sorcerer to the Crown by Malaysian author Zen Cho. I’m glad that I was reading it for a book club or I might not have made it past the first few chapters.
Book Review: Six Crimson Cranes
I recently finished reading Elizabeth Lim’s most recent book Six Crimson Cranes and I quite enjoyed it.
Book Review: Strange Beasts of China
I recently finished reading the English translation of Zan Ge’s novel Strange Beasts of China. It was a wild, and at times uncomfortable ride. In turns beautiful and hideous, the book looks at the different sides of human nature using tales of beasts living alongside of us.
Book Review: Solo Leveling
I recently had the opportunity to listen to the Engligh translation audiobook of the Korean webnovel Solo Levelling, written by Chugong. I’ve looked into the series a little more and I’m really excited about it now.
Book Review: Iron Widow
A spoiler free look at Xiran Jay Zhao’s upcoming novel, Iron Widow, a cyberpunk, harem story re-imagining the Empress Wu Zhetian rising to power in a dystopian future that looks a lot like the past, just with better tech.