entangled in the world of books and magic
May was a weird month. Of nothings and everythings, all together stacked. The beginning of the month was absolutely different from the end and also the middle. So, it was quite eventful in a nutshell. But I also got to read some of my favourite books and can't wait to share them all with you!… Continue reading May: A Summary — A Month of Wonderful Reading
I have read and have adored The Poppy War series. But with Babel, R.F. Kuang became a favourite author and I simply can't seem to get enough of her. Yellowface is her upcoming book, and I was as excited for it! In late 2022, there have been mixed reviews about the book, but I couldn't… Continue reading Yellowface by R. F. Kuang—A Gritty Satire that Blurs the Lines between Morals
Almost around the same time last month, I was reading The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan, and reading it was a ... unique experience. It was like no other book I've read before, battling themes like satire and revolution in a way so fresh and daunting. The reader is taken to a whole new… Continue reading The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan—A Piercing, Modern Take on Satire and Society
I am going to begin by saying that Midnight Strikes was a refreshing fantasy, enveloping a new take that leaves the readers yearning for more. Filled to the brim with political intrigue, romance and of course—a time loop setting, this is a debut you do not want to miss! And today, I'm so excited to… Continue reading Author Interview with Zeba Shahnaz, author of Midnight Strikes — Blog Tour
Hello from the other end of the abyss. I realise it's been far too long to have gone without posting, but I hope I don't wither away to nothing in your memories. I sit on my bed, drafting this post in the middle of February, inking thoughts that feel too vulnerable to be immortalised. But… Continue reading February in a Nutshell: An Irony in Itself
Moments after finishing the book, I expect to be devastated. But all I can conjure is a feeling of perplexity—still reeling from the aftermath of this book. It's been quite a month for me, I haven't managed to complete books though I've started them. The Daughters of Madurai, was one I completed in less than… Continue reading The Daughters of Madurai by Rajasree Variyar — A Poignant and Enduring Tale of Grief and Love: Blog Tour
Starting off with a very happy new year to everybody taking the time to read this post! I haven't been very active for a while, and I've been busy with exams and preparations but on the first day of 2023, I'm excited to be sharing my review of The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim. The… Continue reading The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim: A Love Letter to the Bangladeshi Diaspora
Back in August, I had a blast reading only Desi books for the entire month! And right when I thought I wouldn't be able to keep up my streak anymore, The Love Match hit me and boy, I haven't experienced something so fantastic. A perfect blend of tropes done well, a Natok setting and wonderful… Continue reading South Asian Spotlight — Author Interview with Priyanka Taslim
Hello again everyone and welcome back to another post in the Spotlight! Inosh is a South Asian writer and is now here on the blog to talk “Diverse SFF: Beyond the Basics”. They are also on Twitter at @Morallygreylost so don't forget to follow them there! This October, the blog is featuring many voices from… Continue reading South Asian Spotlight — Inosh, writer, discusses Beyond the Basics of Diverse SFF
We've all read many diverse books, but have we ever thought about how many of those books are written by native or mainland authors? Sons of Darkness is one such book written by Gourav Mohanty, author of India's first grimdark epic fantasy! What exactly is BIPOC, and is there a line between native and diaspora?… Continue reading South Asian Spotlight — Gourav Mohanty discusses the Necessity of an Update for the BIPOC Definition
The Erudite Labyrinth 