Tag: LGBT

In Used before category names. Books, In Review
Jul 31, 2026 By Miss Known 0 Comment

After last week’s fantasy book, why not review another fantasy book? Cindy Pham’s debut novel, The Secret World of Briar Rose, came out at the beginning of last month, and I know I’m already late to the party. If you aren’t familiar, Cindy Pham is a YouTuber from the channel readwithcindy, and her popularity came from her sarcastic and often snarky reviews of books and TV shows/movies. So I was curious to see if that side of her would show up in her writing as well. Thank you to the author, the publisher, Penguin Young Readers Group/Kokila, and to NetGalley for a copy of this book. Title: The Secret World of Briar Rose Author: Cindy Pham Publication: June 2026 Length: 14 hours 35 minutes Genre: Fantasy, Queer, Romance Pace: Medium Story focus: Plot & Character 100 years have passed since the last heir of Gyldan fell into eternal slumber and …

Continue Reading...
In Used before category names. Books, In Review
Nov 22, 2019 By Miss Known 0 Comment

There are some books I can’t hold back a review for much longer. I need to get my thoughts straight, and I need to tell the world how much I enjoyed the book. Contrary to my belief Carry On is one of those books. I did not expect to like this book. I went in thinking that I would get bored, and that’s one of the reasons it took me so long to pick it up. A story like Harry Potter isn’t something that excites me to read, but the hype sure is contagious! Now if I could talk to my past-self, I would recommend her to pick it up as soon as possible because she was not going to be bored. Author: Rainbow Rowell Pages: 528 Genre: Contemporary Fantasy, Romance, LGBTQ+ Publication: 6th October 2015 Synopsis: Simon Snow is the worst Chosen One who’s ever been chosen. That’s what …

Continue Reading...
In Used before category names. Books, In Review
Sep 27, 2019 By Miss Known 4 Comments

Once again, I gave in to the hype, and I bought a copy of The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid for myself. I couldn’t avoid it. Not only was this book praised a lot when it came out, so was the author. And I had to see for myself if I agreed with everyone. Now, after two years of its publication, there are rumours about The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo becoming a TV series, and the internet has gone bananas!! About the adaptation, I still don’t have any thoughts, but about the book, I have a ton. Author: Taylor Jenkins Reid Publisher: Washington Square Press Pages: 389 Genre: Historical Fiction, LGBT Publication: 13th June 2017 Synopsis: Hollywood icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready, to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant to write her …

Continue Reading...