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Thanks to the author for the ARC ✨ A review wasn’t mandatory, but I’m still leaving one!!

This was such a delightful read, all the tropes hit just right!! I felt connected to both MCs who had amazing chemistry. Challenging or helping the other helped them grow as characters. Mira learns to take up more space and Isabel starts learning to open up and rely on others while working through her grief. I liked that we saw them get together and work through issues that strained their relationship without using a third-act breakup. The union politics, the difficulties of grad school, Mira rebuilding after a toxic relationship and Isabel fixing her strained relationship with her family felt realistic. Also always a fan of bi awakenings!!

I only had a few issues with the pacing because of sudden time skips and I wanted to see them interact more with their friends/family.

Perfect if you’re looking for a slow(ish) burn sapphic romance with some A+ yearning and spice!! (I think it’s available on KU)

I absolutely loved this prequel to Jujutsu Kaisen!! 

Yuta isn’t present in the first JJK arcs, but you can feel his importance and power because he’s constantly referred to by other people, so it was nice to learn why. He is a compelling and endearing MC. It was interesting to see his dynamic develop with his fellow classmates and to see him learning to control his curse. I saw multiple parallels between him and Itadori and can’t wait to continue JJK to see them interact!! I also loved the OVA adaptation, as a fan of JJK all the additions made me happy!!

It’s such a fun romcom, I couldn’t put down my reader!! The MC, Gene, is endearing and so is his love interest, Luis, with whom he has amazing chemistry. It’s a former friends to friends to lovers and I love this trope!! There’s a bit of tension as they learn to work together again, and their character development is great, especially Gene’s. Apart from the MCs, I also really enjoyed the side characters who all had depth. There are lovely messages about letting yourself want things, showing vulnerability and great discussions surrounding gender, sexuality and mental health. 

I don’t know anything about baseball, and I was a little lost during the games, but it didn’t prevent me from thinking the game scenes were well-written and understanding the stakes.

The pacing was a little off sometimes but except that I don’t have any other issues. If you want a sports romance with low drama, some spice and a lot of heart this is perfect!! Also, there’s a dog ✨

Merci aux Éditions Delcourt et à Netgalley France pour le SP numérique 🕰️

J’avais hâte de découvrir Minuit Passé, parce que j’avais adoré Le Jardin, Paris et que l’autrice tease les personnages de Guerlain et Nisse depuis longtemps. Eh bien je n’ai pas été déçue, on est sur un coup de cœur!!

Je suis de nature plutôt nostalgique, cette corde a été tirée tout au long de ma lecture. Il y a un accent sur les souvenirs et le fait de s’y reconnecter, et ça m’a fait pensé aux souvenirs qui glissent un peu entre les doigts au fil du temps, ceux dont on ne se rappelle pas vraiment mais qui ont laissé une trace dont le corps ou l’esprit se rappelle. En plus de ce petit aspect nostalgique, impossible de rester de marbre face à la tendresse qui se dégage des relations entre Nisse et Guerlain et entre Guerlain et ses sœurs.

Concernant le mystère, j’omets les détails pour éviter le spoil, mais je dirai simplement qu’il se dévoile sans hâte au fil des pages et que j’ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à parcourir les couloirs du manoir de nuit avec Guerlain et les corneilles.

Les illustrations sont, comme d'habitude, à couper le souffle. Le manoir dégage une atmosphère chaleureuse, un peu mystérieuse et légèrement angoissante mais qui donne tout de même envie de s’y perdre le temps de quelques heures. Le découpage, les couleurs et les décors sont magnifiques. C’était dur de ne choisir que quelques planches à montrer. J’ai adoré tout ça, mais les tenues ont volé la vedette au reste!!

Je ne peux que le recommander et j’ai hâte de l’avoir en physique, surtout que c’est la première fois que je vois un jaspage pour un roman graphique!!