Book Review: Scattered All Over The Earth
Scattered All Over The Earth tells the tale of a Japanese woman living in Europe after a natural disaster has completely destroyed the islands of Japan. The book is set in the not too distant future. Far enough out to be different, not so far as to be unrecognizable.
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 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.