Florilegium Archive · Papercuts and Scribbles

February 2023 – The Sweetest Remedy

It's up to us to decide who we want to be. Chaotic and simply perfect - too sweet to let go.

Current Lit · Random Reads · Reviews from the Nook

Book Review: The Sweetest Remedy

Books are often a reflection of an author's experience; you could hear Igharo's voice come through her characters as they addressed different struggles they faced as human beings and also as people of color. I found her ability to create a social discourse around race, in what I would have assumed to be a simple and fluffy read, tasteful, thoughtful, and skilled.

Florilegium Archive · Papercuts and Scribbles

February 2023 – When We Were Birds

Your own woman body is like a prayer in the dark; being hated better than being forgotten.

Current Lit · Reviews from the Nook

Book Review: When We Were Birds

Both a ghost story and a love story, this tale opens your eyes to modern takes on folklore while reminding you that generational guilt and familial responsibility are alive and well in every culture.

Current Lit · Random Reads · Reviews from the Nook

Book Review: Prague – Belonging in the Modern City

Bryant makes roughly 150 years of history digestible, enjoyable, and compelling by writing through the eyes of raw individuals. He makes you think about what it truly means to belong in a place and how everyday people are the real building blocks of a city's story.