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My Favourite 2019 Blogging Moments [TAG]

December 27, 2019February 26, 2021by Zaheerah1 Comment

I was tagged by Rameela @ Star is All Booked Up. Thank you so much for tagging me!

RULES:

All the answers must be about your blog posts
Please link the original creator of the tag so they can see all your posts!
You don’t have to provide just one post for each question, you can provide as many as you want so long as they were written in 2019
If you haven’t written a post that matches one of the questions, choose one that relates to it as close as possible
Tag 5+ bloggers to they can share their accomplishments too! And make sure you read the posts they share!

Oh, this one is a no brainer. Definitely Jade War by Fonda Lee. I discovered The Greenbone Saga through Shealea @ Shut up, Shealea and I am forever grateful for her recommendation. She was actually hosting the blog tour for Jade War and I had applied for it before I had read the first book in the series. (Jade City) In my defence, I wasn’t actually expecting to be accepted into the tour but man, am I glad she let me join and I actually really loved Jade City/War. I’ve linked the review already, but you can also click the book covers to see any mentioned posts.

I’m not big on doing discussion posts. Mainly because I don’t think I have much to contribute and I feel like everything I say is just regurgitating things people before me have said more eloquently. But I did really loved this post I wrote back in April about My Favourite Things About Breath Of The Wild. If you don’t know BOTW (first of all, get to know), it’s the newest instalment of the Zelda franchise and it’s one of my favourite games ever. I spoke a lot about my experience with video games and how rarely I got the opportunity to play the big names growing up. And then I listen some of my favourite parts of the game. It’s a pretty chill post but I love it a lot.

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Monthly Rewind: November 2019

November 30, 2019February 26, 2021by Zaheerah4 Comments

B O O K S

During the month of November, I read 5 books.

The Wolf of Oren- Yaro by K.S. Villoso – Queen Talyien finds herself stranded in a different land after her attempts to reunite her own kingdom leaves her fleeing a botched assassination attempt. Alone and actively being hunted, Talyien must embrace her namesake and show her enemies that a wolf of Oren-Yaro cannot be tamed. I’m a part of the 2020 international blog tour for this book! (Thanks to Caffeine Book Tours!) A longer review will be published in the new year!

Girls of Storm and Shadow by Natasha Ngan – Failing to kill the King has Lei and Wren travelling all corners of the kingdom to rally support. I really liked this sequel, falls victim to middle book syndrome, but nonetheless, the secondary characters saved it from being too terrible. My full review can be found here!

Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982 by Cho Namjoo – Taken from my review: ” This book is so simple in its concept, and the fact that it angered so many men does not surprise me. It holds a mirror to their privilege without actually calling them out, uncomfortable enough to make them uncomfortable. It lays down the facts and backs itself up, sending the message that hey this is what women are facing in Korea and it’s not okay. The story of Kim Jiyoung is full of silence but every bit powerful. “

The Can Be Arranged by Huda Fahmy – Author of Yes, I’m Hot in This publishes her second book following the story of how she met and married her husband. Navigating gossiping auntys and societal expectations, Fahmy tells a hilarious story based on her experiences. Full review to come!

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Monthly Rewind: October 2019

October 30, 2019February 26, 2021by Zaheerah2 Comments

B O O K S

During the month of October, I read 4 books. As we reach the end of the year, my reading time really limits because of university. (May feels like a lifetime away right now, but I know it’ll be here in a blink of an eye 😂) But I really enjoyed the books I read this month!

Don’t Date Rosa Santos

“Don’t Date Rosa Santos was delightful and moving. Its emphasis on family and community makes it such a touching read, and one of my most surprising reads of the year. It really was something special.” Read my review here!

Crier’s War

One of YA’s biggest releases this year, and I really enjoyed it! It was a fun exciting read about two girls, one human, one Made, falling in love in amidst of a human revolution. It’s advertised as an epic fantasy but it felt more low key.

Other Words for Home

A sweet novel in verse about a young Syrian girl who moves to the US. It’s one of those stories that I wished existed when I was younger.

Goddess of the Hunt

A poetry collection about Artemis, Greek Goddess of the Hunt. Told through the perspective of Artemis with contribution of other Goddesses.

M U S I C

P O S T S

A feature section to highlight my favourite posts from my fellow bloggers that were posted this month.

The Struggle of Balancing Book Blogging and School – Having started my final year of university (eek!) reading Tiffany’s post about struggling between blogging and school was really refreshing to read!
NaNoWriMo 20 Question Tag – Jia’s NaNo project has me all sorts of excited. I get really happy see people do NaNoWriMo for the first time! This tag is really cool and a great introductory way to showcase your project to the world!
Bong Joon-Ho’s ‘Parasite’ Is One Of 2019’s Most Essential Viewings – Review – I really loved Bong Joon Ho’s Snowpiercer (2013) so I’m really excited to hear that his newest movie has such great reviews! Can’t wait to see this one!
Appropriation, Appreciation, and Good Ole Chicken Noodle Soup – I’m an avid fan of K-pop and have been for a while, but the anti-Blackness that is entrenched in the culture (like most Asian cultures) cannot be ignored. Check out Stitch’s post about the Kpop industry and using Blackness as a concept style for their music and videos.

That’s it for this month! Tell me what went on in YOUR life this month! What sort of things was important for you this month? New obsessions? New TV shows? Or book? Any new song recs (I’m always open to new music!)? Best books you read this month?

Books, Lifestyle, Monthly Rewind

Monthly Rewind: September 2019

September 30, 2019February 26, 2021by Zaheerah2 Comments

B O O K S

During the month of September, I read 5 books.

I Wish You All The Best

” I Wish You All The Best is quiet but satisfying. A story about a nonbinary teen by a nonbinary author; this is a story that celebrates life amidst terrifying circumstances and is a shining example of what future contemporary YA literature has to offer. “

The Ten Thousand Doors of January

“I adored the Ten Thousand Doors of January. A charming and magical adventure about a girl who persevers in the face of resistance. A story I didn’t know I needed, but I will appreciate for a long time.”

Piecing Me Together

“Piecing Me Together is a standout novel about a teen’s journey of awareness and self-empowerment through art. Readers will find Jade’s story thoughtful as she navigates the world as a Black girl. The microaggressions she faces in her everyday life is powerfully nuanced and incredibly realistic.”

The Surface Breaks

“The Surface Breaks is an interesting retelling of The Little Mermaid O’Neill has used the original tale brilliantly and adding her own flair and originality. I especially loved the added backstory to their mother. If you’re looking for a fairy tale with a touch of darkness and empowerment, this one is definitely for you.”

Defy Me (Shatter Me #5)

Juliette’s short tenure as the supreme commander of North America has been an utter disaster. When the children of the other world leaders show up on her doorstep, she wants nothing more than to turn to Warner for support and guidance. But he shatters her heart when he reveals that he’s been keeping secrets about her family and her identity from her—secrets that change everything. A full review to come!

M U S I C

P O S T S

A feature section to highlight my favourite posts from my fellow bloggers that were posted this month.

My Take on The Year’s Most Popular YA Debuts So Far – I really like the idea of reacting to popular books. I was considering doing this but I’ve only read like five of them this year. 😂
6 Ways to Use Pinterest to Drive Traffic to your Book Blog – I’m really bad at using other sites to bring traffic to my blog, but I was interested to see how Pinterest could be used to help your blog!
FIVE TIPS ON HOW TO READ EVEN WHEN YOU’RE IN HELL (AKA WHEN YOU’RE BUSY)
AUGVOCACY2019 (EXTENDED): #OWNVOICES BOOKS & CROSS-CULTURAL IMMERSION
This one’s all the way from July, but I completely forgot to share it here. A while ago, Saajid (From Books Are my Social Life) reached out if I wanted to partake in a booktube video, and I strangely said yes! I don’t have time to do booktube which is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time, so I jumped at the chance when this offer came around. Check it out here for mine and a whole lot of other cool people’s recommendations of books with Muslim characters! Also, I apologise for my lack of energy, I had just submitted my final piece of essay for second year of uni when I filmed my part. I used one of the computer rooms at like 8am film because I didn’t feel comfortable filming at home, and I’d then have to explain what I was doing to my family 😂😂

Lifestyle, Monthly Rewind

Monthly Rewind: July 2019

August 2, 2019February 26, 2021by Zaheerah1 Comment

B O O K S

During the month of July, I read 7 books.

The Ressurrectionist of Caligo | Gods of Jade and Shadow | Aphrodite Made Me Do It | Mooncakes

SLAY | Verify | Turtles All The Way Down

M U S I C

P O S T S

A feature section to highlight my favourite posts from my fellow bloggers that were posted this month.

Jade War Blog Tour! – I had the pleasure of being accepted into the blog tour for the amazing Jade War by Fonda Lee. I absolutely loved Jade City, and Jade War was a complete smash! Please check out everyone’s amazing contributions to this tour!

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