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A review by wanderingcurls
Dukes and Dekes by Torie Jean
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I have had Dukes and Dekes on my TBR list for ages, and by some stroke of luck, I won a signed copy as part of a fall giveaway. And it is the perfect, cozy, and heartwarming fall read. I adored the sunshine and grumpy and friends to lovers tropes, but more than that, I appreciated the authentic representation of a male caregiver and the effects years of medical gaslighting and illness can have on someone’s emotional state. Even though this was a quick read and lighthearted at times, it was certainly not without heavy and intense themes, which @authortoriejean handled with such care. If you're looking for your next fall read and want to feel seen as a spoonie, especially if you are living with diagnosed or undiagnosed endometriosis, this is your book!
Graphic: Chronic illness, Medical content, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Medical trauma
Minor: Terminal illness