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The Lost Boys say that Peter Pan went back to England because of Wendy Darling, …
Liked this on well enough, the rep was awesome and it made me kick my feet. Not one for the history books or anything, but quite good for what it was. 3.5
This reminded me of the Song of Achilles simply in the way I feel about both books. This didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me overall, but the beautiful writing, message, and deep dive into the world made it pretty enjoyable for me anyway. Almost every character in this book is practically brimming with flaws, and yet I still felt this strong urge to root for and understand them. So if any thing, Ava Reid can fucking WRITE. It’s hard to do that with characters sometimes. So overall, complex but beautiful. 4 stars.
This reminded me of the Song of Achilles simply in the way I feel about both books. This didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me overall, but the beautiful writing, message, and deep dive into the world made it pretty enjoyable for me anyway. Almost every character in this book is practically brimming with flaws, and yet I still felt this strong urge to root for and understand them. So if any thing, Ava Reid can fucking WRITE. It’s hard to do that with characters sometimes. So overall, complex but beautiful. 4 stars.
I really wanted to like this book, considering how much I enjoyed its sisterly counterpart. But honestly, though it was silly, I just COULD NOT get behind the all characters decisions. At times Chloe would be pissing me off to high hell, due to the fact that YEAH she still kind of acts like a brat and that’s never completely resolved, and Red kind of needs to get his shit together, instead of just saying “I have issues…uh but I’m going to therapy that’s never actually described on page so it’s fine!” I thought it was a pretty basic romance novel with pretty basic everything, apart from one thing that I loved, and really admired in Hibberts other books as well. The representation for things like chronic pain, abuse, and mental health were wonderfully and thoughtfully presented throughout the book. Over all, through my qualms and enjoyments, this one gets …
I really wanted to like this book, considering how much I enjoyed its sisterly counterpart. But honestly, though it was silly, I just COULD NOT get behind the all characters decisions. At times Chloe would be pissing me off to high hell, due to the fact that YEAH she still kind of acts like a brat and that’s never completely resolved, and Red kind of needs to get his shit together, instead of just saying “I have issues…uh but I’m going to therapy that’s never actually described on page so it’s fine!” I thought it was a pretty basic romance novel with pretty basic everything, apart from one thing that I loved, and really admired in Hibberts other books as well. The representation for things like chronic pain, abuse, and mental health were wonderfully and thoughtfully presented throughout the book. Over all, through my qualms and enjoyments, this one gets 3 stars.
Despite the fact that it took me nearly half a year to read and reflect on, this book is a masterpiece with hundreds (nope not hyperbolizing) of quotes about grief, justice, family, and growing up and getting old that were so beautiful I felt them in my soul. And if I wasn’t already anti-death penalty, I DEFINITELY am now. Loved every point it is trying highlight, and learned so many things.
Once Upon a Time meets The Office in Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series …
The main plot made a lot more sense than the second one, but I still felt like this one was all side quests and buildup, AND SO MANY RANDOM REALTIONSHIPS THAT FELT SO FORCED AND WEIRD OH MY GOD. The fourth one will probably be a lot better because I think the filler books are FINALLY done, and I do think Evie and Trystan’s relationship was better devolved this book rather than last time. But still, this one continued to feel a bit like a filler? Idk
ACTUAL ENEMIES TO LOVERS THO? This was the silliest, goofiest, and unexpectedly gripping romantasy books I’ve ever experienced. The characters were hilarious and likable, and the world building was incredible, and the amount of passion and thought the author clearly put into it is admirable. I do feel like this book was just the build up to the second book, (trigger warning: cliffhanger) and I did have some issues getting fully invested and understanding the complex world system, so this on gets 3.5 stars.
ACTUAL ENEMIES TO LOVERS THO? This was the silliest, goofiest, and unexpectedly gripping romantasy books I’ve ever experienced. The characters were hilarious and likable, and the world building was incredible, and the amount of passion and thought the author clearly put into it is admirable. I do feel like this book was just the build up to the second book, (trigger warning: cliffhanger) and I did have some issues getting fully invested and understanding the complex world system, so this on gets 3.5 stars.
It took me FOREVER to finish this, and even though that was partially due to lack of motivation and a busy schedule, I do think the way this book is written made it hard to slog through it, despite its incredibly gripping plot. All in all, writing: bad, plot: insane and really good, gayness: 1000% (bro wtf was happening in the last 70 pages with Casey, like I fear you have some self exploration to do.) Overall, it was a good book that wasn’t written in a style I enjoyed, though it DOES lowk make me want to read more thillers.
It took me FOREVER to finish this, and even though that was partially due to lack of motivation and a busy schedule, I do think the way this book is written made it hard to slog through it, despite its incredibly gripping plot. All in all, writing: bad, plot: insane and really good, gayness: 1000% (bro wtf was happening in the last 70 pages with Casey, like I fear you have some self exploration to do.) Overall, it was a good book that wasn’t written in a style I enjoyed, though it DOES lowk make me want to read more thillers.
A hilarious and moving debut novel about a young woman who decides to turn a …
2.5 stars. Whiny main character, no plot (derogatory), and I feel like I didn’t connect with anyone or grasp the overall message? A book with okay writing and an INCREDIBLY interesting premise with bad execution.
This was incredible:) LOVED almost all the characters, and Kristen’s writing style COOKS. Also, I found the way masculinity and trauma (especially involving SA) was approached in this book was REALLY well done. Like, Gideon has emotions, and trauma, and and yet he’s still portrayed as extremely tall, dark, handsome, and well, stereotypically masculine, despite the face that he opens up about what he’s been through and is vulnerable at times. Idk, just something I noticed throughout the book that I really liked:) Also THE BANTER. THESE CRAZY KIDS ARE SOOOO STUPID AND I LOVE THEM ANYWAY, LIKE OMG RUNE AND GIDEON HAD ME KICKING MY FEET. The only thing that brings this book down a star for me is how freakin predictable all three main plot twists were. Otherwise, LOVED THIS ITS SO SILLY, YET ALSO WEIRDLY DEEP AND I ATE IT TF UP.
This was incredible:) LOVED almost all the characters, and Kristen’s writing style COOKS. Also, I found the way masculinity and trauma (especially involving SA) was approached in this book was REALLY well done. Like, Gideon has emotions, and trauma, and and yet he’s still portrayed as extremely tall, dark, handsome, and well, stereotypically masculine, despite the face that he opens up about what he’s been through and is vulnerable at times. Idk, just something I noticed throughout the book that I really liked:) Also THE BANTER. THESE CRAZY KIDS ARE SOOOO STUPID AND I LOVE THEM ANYWAY, LIKE OMG RUNE AND GIDEON HAD ME KICKING MY FEET. The only thing that brings this book down a star for me is how freakin predictable all three main plot twists were. Otherwise, LOVED THIS ITS SO SILLY, YET ALSO WEIRDLY DEEP AND I ATE IT TF UP.
On the night Rune’s life changed forever, blood ran in the streets. Now, in the …
HOW IS THIS RIDICULOUS CUTSEY BOOK MAKING ME HYPERVENTILATE AND CRY? HOW DID THIS AUTHOR MAKE A LOVE TRIANGLE THAT HAD ME GENUINELY TORN BETWEEN TO PEOPLE? AND UM HOW THE HELL IS THIS YA? So many questions….
HOW IS THIS RIDICULOUS CUTSEY BOOK MAKING ME HYPERVENTILATE AND CRY? HOW DID THIS AUTHOR MAKE A LOVE TRIANGLE THAT HAD ME GENUINELY TORN BETWEEN TO PEOPLE? AND UM HOW THE HELL IS THIS YA? So many questions….
"Ce livre est à la fois une danse, un chant lune, mais par-dessus tout, et …
To me, this wasn’t a typical five star. It wasn’t gripping, or making me giggle and smile every other page. But I feel this book spreads such an amazing message, is written so beautifully, and holds so much care and respect to what has come before it, it just HAS to be a five star. This was an incredible and inspiring story, I truly can’t quite put it all into words. Simply a book that in the future, NEEDS to be a classic. Idc that it wasn’t a particularly fun and enjoyable read. It’s still a five star to me, Tiffany McDaniel is truly an artist.
As one of the few witches in Britain, Mika Moon knows she has to hide …
Soooo sugary sweet it hurt my heart. Cozy, warm, and fun, makes you think about the state of our world without actually making you think all that hard at all. Also the plot twist was lowk a banger, so extra points for that.
When Cassie Hobbes joined the FBI's Naturals program, she had one goal: uncover the truth …
This was incredible. This author is soooo incredibly good at getting you to fall hopelessly in love with the story line and feel deeply connected to the cast of characters she writes about. This was amazing, every emotional aspect was handled with such care, and pulling together the solving of the cult plot at the end takes some SERIOUS talent and planning skill. 5 stars. Excellent finale to an excellent series.
In “Her Body and Other Parties,” Carmen Maria Machado blithely demolishes the arbitrary borders between …
I wanted so bad to love this book with all my heart, but it just didn’t quite have the impact I thought it would. The Husband Stitch, Inventory, and Difficult at Parties were the standouts for me among the short stories, though I did still have to do a fair bit of online reading to fully grasp what analogies the story was making. The story that truly made zero sense to me was Especially Heinous, in that one especially I find the points the author is trying to make about violence, feminism, and fetishizing peoples terrible experiences is buried under flowery (albeit incredible) writing, and artsy imagery and descriptions. This collection had that problem overall for me. I think I may try this one again when I’ve had more life experiences, I believe that will improve my understanding.
This book was a beautiful represtation of love. In fact one of the most complex and honest depictions of it that I have ever read. The characters were so loveable, and the sheer amount of queer joy in this book is amazing. 4.5 stars, simply because Tatums perspective fell flat a bit for me at times. But overall, one amazing story. Probably the best queer love story I’ve read, and I would marry Carson if I could.
