Book Review: Siren Queen
The new book Siren Queen by Nghi Vo is a dark fairy tale set in the Golden Age of Hollywood. The story is run through with a thread of magic that sets it apart from other similar stories. Despite the magical edge (or perhaps because of it), the story and it’s characters are so realistic that this fake Hollywood story reads as a very real memoir.
Book Review: Tokyo Dreaming
This review has been sitting on a shelf while I sorted out my thoughts about Tokyo Dreaming. The middle 70% was a really enjoyable read.
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: 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: 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.