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Chain-Gang All-Stars by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.0
Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult, Jennifer Finney Boylan
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow.
I think this is one of those books that’s going to stick with me. This book covers so many different topics-but highlights the struggle, pain, and hurt that we see our queer community go through. I can’t say in what way because I don’t want to give anything away. When I tell you this book had me from chapter 1-it did!! I couldn’t put it down. Of course I did the immersive read and I think I tabbed every page.
A must read!!!
I think this is one of those books that’s going to stick with me. This book covers so many different topics-but highlights the struggle, pain, and hurt that we see our queer community go through. I can’t say in what way because I don’t want to give anything away. When I tell you this book had me from chapter 1-it did!! I couldn’t put it down. Of course I did the immersive read and I think I tabbed every page.
A must read!!!
My Choice Is You by Mel Dau
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
The Reckoning by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
4.0
Okay we’re getting somewhere!! I’m still so pissed off at the Heirs. They act like little cry babies, but we’re finally seeing some development in the plot! So winnnn!!!
The Rake OR The Orca Who Met His Match in a Selkie Desiring Revenge by Kass O'Shire
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
3.5
Overall, I found this book to be super cute! It had some stakes, but I think if you’re wanting something more medium paced when it comes to monster romance books, this will be a good choice!
Of course, with most books please check your triggers.
I really enjoyed how the author explored healing after SA(yes this is at the beginning of the book, so please be careful) and what that looks like when looking to explore a new relationship. I felt like it was done with care.
I think the part of this book that felt lacking to me when he came to Elspeth getting her revenge that it didn’t pan out well. It felt so rushed and it wasn’t satisfying.
I did enjoy Aigred and Elspeths relationship. He really did do his best to take care of her while also coming to the realization that he didn’t want to be in his playboy ways more.
It would have been a tad more fun if we had funnier banter or maybe a little more sass.
Overall, super cute read and big thank you to the Nerd Fam for this ARC read!
Of course, with most books please check your triggers.
I really enjoyed how the author explored healing after SA(yes this is at the beginning of the book, so please be careful) and what that looks like when looking to explore a new relationship. I felt like it was done with care.
I think the part of this book that felt lacking to me when he came to Elspeth getting her revenge that it didn’t pan out well. It felt so rushed and it wasn’t satisfying.
I did enjoy Aigred and Elspeths relationship. He really did do his best to take care of her while also coming to the realization that he didn’t want to be in his playboy ways more.
It would have been a tad more fun if we had funnier banter or maybe a little more sass.
Overall, super cute read and big thank you to the Nerd Fam for this ARC read!
The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
4.0