Yellowface by R. F. Kuang—A Gritty Satire that Blurs the Lines between Morals

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…

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The Ten Percent Thief by Lavanya Lakshminarayan—A Piercing, Modern Take on Satire and Society

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…

The Love Match by Priyanka Taslim: A Love Letter to the Bangladeshi Diaspora

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…

Babel by R.F. Kuang: An Unapologetic and Masterful take on Imperial History and Language

Welcome back to my blog, everyone! One of my best reads of this year, Babel is unlike anything I've ever read in my whole life. Leave it to R.F. Kuang to come up with a wholly new academic novel that will rip you apart and have you thinking about the wonders of translation and horrors…

The Oleander Sword by Tasha Suri: A Wonderfully Complex and Competent Sequel

Hey again, labyrinth dwellers! If you aren't aware, one of my favourite reads of last year was The Jasmine Throne and it's sequel has just been released this week. I've been so grateful to recieve an advanced copy prior to the release date and it was such a gripping read, you would not want to…

The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna: A warm and uplifting romance

Welcome back to the labyrinth everyone! I was gracious enough to be approved for an advanced copy for Sangu Mandanna's latest novel, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches and I loved it so much! It has my favourite trope, found family, and that immediately made me love this. It's being published today, so make…

What Souls Are Made Of by Tasha Suri: Blog Tour

Hey everyone, welcome to the labyrinth! Today, I’m so thrilled to be hosting the blog tour of What Souls Are Made Of by Tasha Suri organised by Coloured Pages Tours. A South Asian reimagining of Emily Brönte's best-known classic, Wuthering Heights, What Souls Are Made Of is a gripping tale that won't leave you anytime soon. synopsis…

The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim: A captivating tale about family and magic

Hello again, dwellers of the labyrinth! Welcome back to a new post—today, I'm gonna be reviewing one of my anticipated releases of this year, The Last Fallen Moon by Graci Kim. I first came across The Last Fallen Star about 2 years ago, right when it was announced. Sometimes, it still feels like yesterday when…

Review Bundle: Zachary Ying & Kiki Kallira

Hi there again, welcome back! It's only been a week into may and I'm already exhausted, haha. On the other hand though, I'm rekindling my love for middle grade fantasy, which I find very refreshing! When I was younger I loved reading middle grade fantasy (thanks Uncle Rick), I had basically read all the Rick…

Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel: A Review + Mini Analysis

Hey everyone, welcome back to my blog again. Today, I'll be reviewing one of my most anticipated reads of this year—Kaikeyi by Vaishnavi Patel. So, without further ado, let's get into it. Most of the review is spoiler-free, but if you are to check out the mini analysis at the end of the post, tread…