I recently realized that my favorite genre of all time is feminist fantasy. Not just fantasy, but fantasy with girls kicking butt and saving the world. It’s now my mission in life to make everyone love these fantasies as much as I do; so get ready to fall in love. 8 Feminist Fantasies You’ll Fall […]
I don’t know about you but I love a good meet-cute. Whether it’s Romeo and Juliet catching eyes from across the room, or Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) walking into William Thacker’s (Hugh Grant) little bookstore on Notting Hill, these first moments always make me smile. So here’s a list of a few of my favorite […]
When you get a new book, do you take a look under the jacket to see if there’s anything special inside, or do you religiously protect your books with their jackets? A lot of books have gorgeous jackets that dress up a very plain, bare book, but every now and then, you’ll find that one […]
The relationship between sisters is one of the most incredible relationships you can experience. There’s something about having someone who was by your side growing up and is not afraid to tell you like it is (for better or for worse). Sisters know your family history and what it means to grow up the same […]
We all feel love in different ways. It’s true—love is a language and we all speak it differently. Maybe you feel love by receiving meaningful, thoughtful gifts? Or feeling your partner’s tender, physical touch? How about hearing them verbalize their love and affection? Spending quality, uninterrupted time with your partner? Maybe witnessing positive, affirming acts […]
There are many, many instances where the sequel is as good as — if not better than — the original. I mean, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back anyone? As a well-documented lover of sequels, I am here to offer my defense of the second novel. More than the unloved middle child in a trilogy, […]
Miley Cyrus has gone through many styles through the years, 🎶but she’s just being Miley. 🎶 Whether you identify with her spunky Miley Stewart from Hannah Montana or her latest appearance as Ashley O. on Black Mirror, there’s a Miley for everyone. Pick a Miley and get a book rec! What Your Fave Version of […]
July was a good month for books! These hot summer days are perfect for reading a book, either by the poolside, on the beach, or from the comfort of your air conditioned home. So why not try on one of these amazing July must-read books that are newly out in hardcover. 5 Must-Read Books That […]
Everyone who has had a friend knows that things are not always easy. Often times, as we grow and change, so do our relationships. In YA, we see a lot of examples of female friendships that are nuanced and complicated. These books show the ups and downs you can have with your friends instead of […]
Do you like dark, suspenseful, pulse-pounding books that make your hair raise and set your nerves on edge? Have you binged Stranger Things, Black Mirror, and You, and are left craving more? Well, my friends, do I have a list for you! The minds of Riveted Lit have brainstormed and we’ve rounded up some of […]
