About

Rae is a Haitian-American writer and educator, born and raised in South Florida. She received a 2018 Silver Medal in the Scholastic Art and Writing Competition for her poem “Red Blood Cell.” She earned her bachelor’s as a double major in Psychology and English with a Concentration in Multicultural and Gender Studies and her master’s in English Literature with a Specialization in Caribbean Literature from Florida Atlantic University. Her poetry has been published and/or forthcoming in Rigorous Magazine, The Anti-Languorous Project, and Strange Horizons. You can find her nerding out over her latest reads @raethereviewer on Instagram and Tik Tok.

  • The Kiss Quotient (Book Review)

    Hey y’all! This review is long overdue. I read The Kiss Quotient last month because I was in a romance mood and I’d heard good things about it. I decided to listen to the audiobook through the CloudLibrary app since I’ve been struggling with finishing physical books. After reading it, I totally understand the hype.

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  • Let’s Catch Up (#27)

    Let’s Catch Up (#27)

    Hey y’all! So today’s going to be an afternoon catch up session because I forgot I needed my laptop to finish this. It’s already dark outside though so let’s just call this a night in. Now go grab a cozy blanket, holiday themed drink, and sit down so we can catch up. Life Update

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  • Books of the Month ~ October

    Hey y’all! As I was writing my October Wrap-Up, I realized I completely forgot to post about the books I bought in October. For those who are new here or the ones who have forgotten, at the start of the year I challenged myself to buy at least one book each month. I usually get

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  • October Wrap-Up

    October Wrap-Up

    Hey y’all and happy Veteran’s Day! So, I know we’re already well over a week into November but I honestly forgot to make this last week. I’ve definitely been slacking when it comes to blogging and I’m going to try to be better at that… but finals are in a couple weeks so no promises.

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  • Let’s Catch Up (#26)

    Let’s Catch Up (#26)

    Hay y’all! So I was honestly slacking this week when it comes to blogging. If you live in the US (and even if you don’t) you were probably feeling just as stressed as I was. Without further ado, go grab a cozy blanket, warm beverage, and take a seat so we can catch up. Life

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  • We Are Okay (Book Review)

    Hey y’all! So I ended up reading this because Kat @ Life and Other Disasters really loves Nina LaCour and she suggested I read this one. It was definitely outside my comfort zone but an interesting read for sure. Today’s review will be pretty short. StoryGraph Synopsis

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  • Let’s Catch Up (#25)

    Let’s Catch Up (#25)

    Hey y’all and happy “Candy on Sale” Day! I don’t know about you but I’ll be at my local grocery store on this fine morning to stock up on half price chocolate. While you’re at it, why don’t you get a steaming beverage (preferably hot chocolate) a cozy soon to be winter-themed blanket, and have

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  • Author Interview: Alaya Dawn Johnson

    Hey y’all! Welcome to my stop for the Hear Our Voices book tour of Come On In. I’m so happy to be part of yet another book tour with Hear Our Voices. Alaya Dawn Johnson’s story was quite an interesting one and I love her answers to my questions so keep reading to see what

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  • Allegedly (Book Review)

    Allegedly (Book Review)

    Hey y’all! This was my first ever buddy read and it did not disappoint. I’ve wanted to read Allegedly ever since I finished Monday’s Not Coming last year but I was also super scared of how it would leave me. Well, I had good reason for that. This is going to be a no spoilers

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  • Let’s Catch Up (#24)

    Let’s Catch Up (#24)

    Hey y’all! My brain had been a little foggy this week so this is going up a little later than I’d like but it’s about time we catch up. So go get your fall themed beverage, a cozy blanket, and sit down so we can catch up! Life Update

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