April is the month I got my reading groove back. Well, sort of. The last two books I read I flew through. Not to jinx anything, but I may be becoming the reader I used to be. Root for me, y’all. In April, I read three novels (one of which was an ARC) and two [...]
Author: Ren Strange
My name is Ren Strange. I’m here to talk about books, TV shows, movies, celebrities, and more! Sometimes I make social commentary or address feminist issues. Usually I just watch YouTube for hours.
Book Review: “Witches of Ash and Ruin” by E. Latimer
There was a little witch in every woman, but not every woman was a witch. Seventeen-year-old Dayna Walsh is struggling to cope with her somatic OCD; the aftermath of being outed as bisexual in her conservative Irish town; and the return of her long-absent mother, who barely seems like a parent. But all that really [...]
Book Blogger Hop: Favorite Author Quote
Book Blogger Hop is a weekly meme hosted by Billy of Ramblings of a Coffee Addicted Reader that runs from Friday to Thursday in which bloggers answer a book-related prompt. It’s a great way to provide some insight into yourself and introduce yourself to some great new blogs. Quote your favorite author. This is not [...]
Music of the Month: April 2020
Music of the Month is a monthly series in which I discuss the music I listened to during a given month. It serves as a recap and recommendation list. I was feeling really nostalgic this month, which you’ll see as the post goes on. Playlist Favorites I’m Ready by Sam Smith & Demi Lovato Over [...]
Book Review: “The Midnight Lie” by Marie Rutkoski
I would rather have you for a little time than no time at all. I will remember you perfectly. My memory will touch your skin, your lips. The memory will hurt, but it will be mine. Where Nirrim lives, crime abounds, a harsh tribunal rules, and society’s pleasures are reserved for the High Kith. Life [...]
Top 5 Tuesday: Series I Want to Start
Top 5 Tuesday is a weekly book discussion with a new topic every Tuesday hosted by Shanah of Bionic Book Worm. It’s each blogger’s job to pick five book-related things (though you’re welcome to pick things from other media, if necessary) that fit the topic. Today's topic is series you want to start. There are [...]
Bookending Spring: Fairytale Fever
Bookending Spring is an event hosted by Sam of Fictionally Sam and Clo of Cuppa Clo in which book bloggers from all over get together to discuss books using spring themes. There are lots of great prompts I’m excited to respond to. Today’s prompt is brought to you by Megan of Ginger Mom Company and [...]
