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February 3, 2021
Black History Month 2021: Some Books to Start You Off!
I love Black History Month. Honestly, I love any time when I can see Blackness as celebratory and on full display in a way that we choose — thriving and vibing, rather than simply surviving. As the saying goes Black is beautiful! When we show out, we do it in the best way. And I […]
January 27, 2021
Book Review: These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong
Someone told me there was a YA fantasy set in 1920s Shanghai loosely based on Romeo and Juliet and I was hooked. These Violent Delights was everything I needed, wanted, expected, and more. I do not always go for romance tropes, but I enjoyed the twist on the enemies to lovers trope of Romeo and […]
January 24, 2021
Announcement: Shift in Patreon Content
Dear Wandering Troupe, Over the past few months it has become increasingly clear to me that my current production schedule is unsustainable. I am taking the opportunity that the launch of my new podcast in March presents to restructure my patron tiers and benefits in order to reflect the work I will be doing for […]
January 20, 2021
Book Review: You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson
Reading You Should See Me in a Crown was like catching a breath of fresh air. I was invigorated by this delightful young adult novel, and incredibly moved by the story of its protagonist, Liz Lighty. I enjoyed her story line for a few reasons, but the one that stands out is how she ultimately […]
January 13, 2021
Book Review: The Dating Plan by Sarah Desai
The second I heard the words “fake dating” I knew I was in, and I did not find myself at all disappointed by the romance novel that is The Dating Plan by Sarah Desai. From the first page I was charmed by its protagonist, Daisy Patel. Daisy is a fantastically sculpted character. She is confident […]
January 6, 2021
Book Review: Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko
When someone hands me a book and says that it is one of the best books I will ever read I am often skeptical. There is no reason to be skeptical when it comes to Raybearer, the debut novel of Jordan Ifueko. From its first pages I was utterly enchanted by its protagonist, Tarsai, who […]
January 1, 2021
Another year gone, a new year begun
2020 “won” but there is no competition when a new year has come 2020 was a year full of loss, on both a personal and global scale. The Covid-19 pandemic has reshaped the entire world, and how humanity moves forward from this point will never be the same. One popular meme claims that there was […]
December 30, 2020
Percy Jackson Project: The Battle of the Labyrinth
Welcome back to the Percy Jackson Project! A reminder that this is a SPOILER HEAVY series of posts about my read through of the Percy Jackson series, so if you are not familiar with Percy Jackson and the Olympians through book four and you read this post any spoilers you read are your own fault. […]
