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Quick Hit Review: Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Yes & I Love You by Roni Loren is one of those books you put down at 10:30 p.m. and grab again within 15 minutes of opening your eyes the next morning. It's a millennial romance that takes place in a co-working space in New Orleans between a…
March 3, 2021
Book Reviews
Book Review: Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron
Review copy provided by the publisher In Accidentally Engaged, Farah Heron sets up vivid characters, sibling conflict, a hot neighbor, delivers some funny lines, and introduces a realist MC who calls it like she sees it. Accidentally Engaged bursts with personality and is uplifting without being treacly. Although I'm not South Asian, this feels…
March 2, 2021
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Mini French Baguettes
I wanna say Trader Joe's Mini French Baguettes are actually a returning item. I swear they had them, or something similar, like 5+ (maybe more) years ago. And if memory serves, the old ones were better. Out of the bag, they're roughly the same size as an Olive Garden bread stick. They go directly…
March 2, 2021
Book Reviews
Book Review: Love at First by Kate Clayborn
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley Is it too soon to call Kate Clayborn a master? Well, at least met me say Love at First is masterful. It's poignant, romantic, and funny -- a must read. In Nora Clarke's small building, you don't just have neighbors, they're a family. So when Dr.…
February 23, 2021
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Blood Orange Cake Mix
Trader Joe's has a solid track record with its boxed cake mixes. Not just the basic flavors, but with mochi cake, lemon (we used it for a tribute to Harry and Meghan); bourbon cake, and of course, its holiday stroopwaffel cake. And now, they've brought us Trader Joe's Blood Orange Cake Mix. When you cut…
February 23, 2021
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Heart Macarons
So, I know we're past Valentine's Day, but I had to go ahead and document Trader Joe's Heart Macarons. Holiday-related items have been flying out the door and I knew I wouldn't get a second shot at picking these up. And I didn't want to be the jerk buying the last two boxes at…
February 16, 2021
Book Reviews
Review: A Pho Love Story by Loan Le
ARC provided by the publisher for review Relatable characters, Sweet Romance, Stand Out Vietnamese American Representation At face value, Loan Le's A PHO LOVE STORY is a Romeo & Juliet-esque romance between two teens from rival pho shop families. But really, it's about love of family, community, and the push-pull between immigrant parents and their…
February 9, 2021
Product Review
We Tried Trader Joe’s Breaded Fried Ravioli
Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, Trader Joe's dropped a new snack in its frozen section: Trader Joe's Breaded Fried Ravioli. Filled with a mix of ricotta, Monterey jack, mozzarella, asiago and parmesan, these cheesy little pillows are breaded and fried. And they're just waiting for you to throw them in the oven (or…
February 4, 2021
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