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‘Deathly Fates’: A Review
Siying is a priestess; her job is to guide the dead home. Ren is a prince; his soul is suspended in a world between life and death. The only way for him to stay alive is to absorb enough qi, or life force, to keep his soul anchored to his body.
‘From a Knight to a Lady, Vol. 1’: A Review
A betrayed knight is reincarnated into the body of a frail noblewoman of the enemy empire, and must navigate high-society life, politics, and an arranged marriage while secretly uncovering the truths of her past life’s demise.
‘Inheritance’: A Review
Inheritance explores the immigrant experience, the sacrifices made by both parents and children, and the way trauma is transferred to the next generation. As Anne completes her journey to the past, she emerges to finally define life on her own terms.
BTS’s ‘Arirang’ Decoded: The Meaning Behind the Songs
Arirang encapsulates the identity of BTS and the universality of the emotions they encounter. It symbolically reflects the group’s roots and the present-day sentiments felt by the band in 2026. Arirang is a reflection on the culmination of BTS’ journey as artists, channeling their experiences into the tracks.
K-pop Songs For When Life Gets Hard
Music is a powerful source of therapy, with the right songs finding you at the right moments of your life — as a cathartic release for the pain you hold, carrying you through the dark to the light towards better days. I hope these songs find you at the right time ♡
‘This Place Is Magic’: A Review
Away from the pressures of fame, Eunjae discovers the love & warmth of the simple life he yearns for—one that he is even willing to give up his idol life for—and the strength to fight his powerful agency for his chance at true happiness.
‘Alice Chen’s Reality Check’: A Review
Alice Chen is a middle-school math teacher struggling to make ends meet. To pay for her mother’s medical bills, she & her fiancé, Chase, join a reality TV competition where the grand prize is a million dollars. Love is hell, even in paradise, where couples’ relationships are put to the test.
‘Time Loops & Meet Cutes’: A Review
Stuck in a time loop on Friday, June 20 (a.k.a. the longest day of the year), Noelle’s life turns upside down after eating some mysterious dumplings at a night market. With no clue how to escape, and no consequences to her actions, she starts breaking out of her comfort zone..
Booklist: Asian Heritage Month — Part 1
A list of books written by Asian Canadian authors for Asian Heritage Month, compiled from various Canadian media, library, and bookstore lists/recommendations.
‘A Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted’: A Review
One fateful day, Coco stumbles into a mysterious and magical little bookshop complete with a café, cocktail bar, reading room and secret tunnel of books.. and the stranger from before.
‘Dogs and Punching Bags’: A Review
34-year-old Nichiko leaves her life in Tokyo, returning to her small island hometown. While healing from her isolated past and re-rediscovering her sense of self, she meets Chimaki, a young man with puppy energy and a heart of service. However, the reason for Chimaki's altruism may not be as innocent as it seems..
‘Orange Complete Series Box Set’: A Review
orange is a deep, emotional story about friendship, regret, overcoming grief, and the profound impact of our choices on others' lives, with a sprinkle of adolescent romance.