Minda’s review of Uprooted by Naomi Novik What I drank prior: Half a 90s cartoon power hour and the last half-a-bottle of this Zin Spoiler-free Overview: The wizard who takes one woman every year to hide away in his tower takes the unlikeliest of girls. She discovers her magic and learns more about the evil … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: Uprooted by Naomi Novik
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DRUNK REVIEW: Red Clocks by Leni Zumas
Minda’s unfortunate review of Red Clocks by Leni Zumas Warning: This is 100% how I felt about this book, drunk or sober, but it has an average of 3.7 stars on Goodreads, so I’m clearly in the minority. Judge for yourself! Alright so here we are. I just hate-watched a 30-min YouTube video summarizing Crimes … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: Red Clocks by Leni Zumas
DRUNK REVIEW: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik by Minda! What I drank prior: It’s been an all day thing, but basically all of the spiked seltzers then another 3 vodkas sodas at the bar. And that fireball shot. And that pickle back jack shot. Spoiler-free Overview: The daughter of a moneylender who sucks at his job and never … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
DRUNK REVIEW: These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch
These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch reviewed by Minda What I drank prior: a little over half a bottle of Gnarlyhead Zin—liked the hint of vanilla Spoiler-free Overview: The story opens five years after this island (Loyrans or similar) won its independence from main island with the help of the raiders (newer immigrants) also inhabiting … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: These Rebel Waves by Sara Raasch
Drunk Review: Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
Vengeful by V.E. Schwab by Minda! What I drank prior: Two sav blancs, two oranges wine, & one sparkling red wine Spoiler-free Overview: This is the second installment of Vicious, which we read for book club earlier this year. We follow a few different ExtraOrdinary humans through their plights in their new-ish situations. The main … Continue reading Drunk Review: Vengeful by V.E. Schwab
Top 5 Wednesday: Emerald Covers
Minda here! In honor of May birthdays, it’s books with emerald covers. Or a generous take on emerald covers. 5. Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng - This book definitely lives up to the hype. Drink with an unusual red: Review. 4. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld - Still one of my fave YA series. A perfect … Continue reading Top 5 Wednesday: Emerald Covers
Sober Review: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate This is a sober post written by me, Minda. I devoured this book—it was very good—though the topic is tragic. It is based on the true story of the Tennessee Children’s Home Society, an organization involved with the kidnapping of children and illegal adoptions in the first half … Continue reading Sober Review: Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate
Minda’s Bookémon Badgeathon TBR
I am a huge fan of Pokémon… I seriously kept buying new iterations of gameboy every time a new version came out. THAT is what the game meant to me. Here are a few reasons why Pokemon is the greatest game EVER: It taught you how to care for something. I mean this in like … Continue reading Minda’s Bookémon Badgeathon TBR
Top 5 Wednesday: Rainy Day Reads
Minda here with today's Top 5 Wednesday topic: best reads when you're stuck inside on a rainy day! Or watching the storm from the porch. 5. Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson - Sometimes you just want to embrace the dreariness of the day and have a good cry. This is a great book for … Continue reading Top 5 Wednesday: Rainy Day Reads
DRUNK REVIEW: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager Reviewed by Minda!! What M drank prior: A bacon-infused Bloody Mary, Two 20oz mugs of rosé cider, and one daiquiri—went with the flow for Sunday Funday. Spoiler-free Overview: The book follows this woman Emma who is sort of stuck in the past on a traumatic thing that … Continue reading DRUNK REVIEW: The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
