Dorielys Cruz, University of Texas at San Antonio, Author at Study Breaks

Emily Carroll’s ‘When I Arrived at the Castle’ Is a Triumph of Gothic, Lesbian Literature

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The graphic novel is as creative as it is captivating.…

June 6, 2019

In ‘Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me,’ Mariko Tamaki Explores LGBTQ+ Love

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Which, as it turns out, faces most of the same boring problems as hetero love.…

May 22, 2019

3 (Adult) Book-to-Film Adaptations Premiering this Summer

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Some of your favorite novels are finally coming to the silver screen.…

May 16, 2019

The Burn Book and Plastics Return in ‘Much Ado about Mean Girls’

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Your favorite 2004 film with a Shakespearean twist.…

May 9, 2019

Pro tip: Love and adventure are always waiting for you in romance novels... and not the erotic kind. (Illustration via Jaila Desper, The University of Maryland.)

Why Summer Romance Novels Were Made for College Students

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Broke, bored and can't travel? Check out the summer romance section at your local library.…

May 1, 2019

4 BookTube Channels That’re Totally Worth Binge-Watching

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Yes, there are YouTube channels made specifically for book fiends.…

April 24, 2019

Yesika Salgado’s ‘Tesoro’ Is a Treasury of Love, Pride and Culture

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The new collection might be her strongest, but most jaded work yet.…

April 17, 2019

Jericho Brown’s ‘The Tradition’ Questions American Numbness

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The poet poses a central question: What happens when everyone averts their eyes?…

April 10, 2019

Amanda Lovelace’s ‘the mermaid’s voice returns in this one’ Falls Flat

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Unlike its title suggests, this poetry collection lacks a voice.…

April 3, 2019

Joan of Arc's personal experiences are perfectly captured in David Elliott's "Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc." (Image via Smithsonian Magazine)

A Feminist Icon Is Re-Imagined in ‘Voices: The Final Hours of Joan of Arc’

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Who wouldn't read poetry about a legendary female warrior?…

March 27, 2019

Jenna Clare's "Water Runs Red" places a heavy emphasis on friendship than romantic relationships. (Illustration via Jaila Desper, University of Maryland)

Jenna Clare’s ‘Water Runs Red’ Is a Riveting Poetic Debut

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Move over, Rupi Kaur, there’s a new queen of Instagram poetry.…

March 20, 2019

Why Christine Riccio’s ‘Again, But Better’ Deserves Its (Substantial) Hype

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YouTubers can write books, too.…

March 13, 2019

Why the Graphic Novel ‘Bloom’ Should Be in Your TBR Pile

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Bakery, young love and a tenuous music career? Sounds like a recipe for intrigue.…

March 7, 2019

Haitian Politics, History and Culture Become Characters in Roxane Gay’s ‘Ayiti’

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The re-designed collection is a masterclass in depicting the nuance of a culture.…

February 28, 2019

Although it's a middle-grade novel, "The Witch Boy" appeals to teen and adult readers alike. (Illustration via Jaila Desper, University of Maryland)

Gender Roles and Individuality in Middle-Grade Novel ‘The Witch Boy’

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Who says graphic novels are teen-exclusive?…

February 22, 2019

Netflix's "Siempre Bruja" could've been monumental for Hispanic women. (Illustration via Jaila Desper, University of Maryland, College Park)

‘Siempre Bruja,’ Netflix’s Afro-Latina Witch Series, Lacks Magic

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Representation is important, but so are plot and other screenwriting basics.…

February 13, 2019

Amina Gautier’s ‘Now We Will Be Happy’ Reads Like Puerto Rica Feels

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Nearly half a million Puerto Ricans have emigrated in the last decade, and the stories offer a glimpse into their lives.…

February 8, 2019

It's about time feminist perspectives were integrated into these four classic tales. (Image via Pixabay)

These 4 Novels Are Retelling Classic Myths Through a Feminist Perspective

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Finally, characters like Circe and Medusa get to tell their side of the story.…

January 31, 2019

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