The publisher described this as a warmhearted fantasy, and I'll have to agree. While bad things happen, because that's just what life is like, and SadThe publisher described this as a warmhearted fantasy, and I'll have to agree. While bad things happen, because that's just what life is like, and Sade has had an especially tough life so far, it felt so hopeful overall. It's a much more quiet book than Raybearer and Redemptor, with a smaller scope, but that doesn't make it less important. It's a story of self-worth and of learning how you can impact your own life and even the world around you, even if you think you're just one small person. Jordan Ifueko's writing was once again gorgeous. I think the comp to Howl's Moving Castle really holds up, but in a way that really fits the world of Raybearer....more
This was just as cosy as The Pumpkin Spice Café, and I definitely understand why so many people are loving these books. To me, it was the ultimate feeThis was just as cosy as The Pumpkin Spice Café, and I definitely understand why so many people are loving these books. To me, it was the ultimate feelgood read and I genuinely enjoyed it, but I could have done with a little more plot. I don't think this book will really stick with me, but it did what I wanted it to do, which is help me relax after a tiring day. I'm looking forward to reading the Christmas book in December!...more
This did exactly, EXACTLY what I wanted it to do. It was such a good time.
I'm not a huge reality tv person, but I'm a sucker for romance novels with aThis did exactly, EXACTLY what I wanted it to do. It was such a good time.
I'm not a huge reality tv person, but I'm a sucker for romance novels with a reality tv setting, no idea why. And this was exactly as fun as I was hoping it would be. It's honestly the perfect summer read.
I do have two small criticisms: 1. It could have been gayer. It would have been so nice to have more queer side characters, or to have the existing queer side characters fleshed out a little more. 2. The side characters could have been fleshed out more. Most of their interactions with Cass were kind of glossed over, quickly told but not often shown. I get that the focus was on Cass and Ada, and I loved that, but I would have loved to experience Cass's friendships more rather than just be told about them....more
Meet my new obsession. Within the first two chapters I immediately knew this would be a new favourite. I've been craving an urban fantasy like this soMeet my new obsession. Within the first two chapters I immediately knew this would be a new favourite. I've been craving an urban fantasy like this so much, and this very much delivered. It's absolutely hilarious, the writing is SO fun, and I loved the morally grey characters. And then the further in you get, the better the romance becomes, until the epilogue just absolutely blows you away....more
I had seen nothing but amazing things about this, so I knew I was going to love this. And I did, this book is absolutely beautiful. It was filled withI had seen nothing but amazing things about this, so I knew I was going to love this. And I did, this book is absolutely beautiful. It was filled with so much love but also so emotional....more
I was finally able to watch A Kind of Spark, and figured I should read Keedie right after. I've loved Keedie SO much since I read A Kind of Spark, I lI was finally able to watch A Kind of Spark, and figured I should read Keedie right after. I've loved Keedie SO much since I read A Kind of Spark, I loved her in the show, and I once again loved her so much here! I also loved seeing Addie at a younger age, with Keedie and her family figuring out she's autistic too....more
I want so much more queer adult contemporary fiction/litfic about this specific phase in life. This was a really great read, and I had a really hard tI want so much more queer adult contemporary fiction/litfic about this specific phase in life. This was a really great read, and I had a really hard time putting it down, even though general fiction usually takes me some time to read. It had 5 star potential for me in some moments, but just didn't quite reach that, but that's not to say I didn't love this....more
Ohh this was SUCH a fun time! From the first chapter on, I was thoroughly entertained. Every time I read a cosy mystery, I'm reminded how much I enjoyOhh this was SUCH a fun time! From the first chapter on, I was thoroughly entertained. Every time I read a cosy mystery, I'm reminded how much I enjoy them, and this one left me wanting more. It's so much fun but also full of heart, so you genuinely care about the characters. I'm especially impressed at how fleshed out and interesting the kid character was....more
Manon heeft weer een heerlijke feelgood geschreven, perfect als je nog een lekker zomers boek wil lezen. Ik vond dit zo'n verrassend verhaal dat ik heManon heeft weer een heerlijke feelgood geschreven, perfect als je nog een lekker zomers boek wil lezen. Ik vond dit zo'n verrassend verhaal dat ik het bijna niet kon wegleggen. Elk personage voelde heel echt, met goede en minder goede kanten....more
Many thanks to Harper360YA for the digital review copy!
Starting this, I was immediately charmed by the fresh, funny but heartfelt writing style. AishaMany thanks to Harper360YA for the digital review copy!
Starting this, I was immediately charmed by the fresh, funny but heartfelt writing style. Aisha is a hilarious, relatable, loveable main character. There's the exact right amounts of chaos and heart, of coming of age and romance, to keep things balanced and interesting. I could easily picture this as a romcom movie, or a Netflix show....more
I really want to love Zen Cho's books, but her writing feels bonedry to me, even in a romance. I was having so much trouble focusing on the story, andI really want to love Zen Cho's books, but her writing feels bonedry to me, even in a romance. I was having so much trouble focusing on the story, and to be honest I found this very boring. Not even the romance could spice things up for me. I guess this was just firmly not for me....more
I've really enjoyed this paranormal romance. It was amazing following the same couple for several books, especially spending more time with them afterI've really enjoyed this paranormal romance. It was amazing following the same couple for several books, especially spending more time with them after they became an established couple, and it was so rewarding to finally read their HEA. James and Sebastian are both such loveable characters, so I felt really invested in this series....more
While this was entertaining, it didn't live up to Their Vicious Games for me. It was a quick read and I found it hard to put down, but I also kept feeWhile this was entertaining, it didn't live up to Their Vicious Games for me. It was a quick read and I found it hard to put down, but I also kept feeling like I was missing something. Due to the way the plot worked, it never felt like the characters were truly in danger, and I was missing some suspense. The paranormal element could have been so eerie and creepy, but it didn't really make me feel anything. I did like the characters, though!...more
I will always and forever enjoy time loop stories. Read this in pretty much one sitting, and I had so much fun. I thought the romance was incredibly sI will always and forever enjoy time loop stories. Read this in pretty much one sitting, and I had so much fun. I thought the romance was incredibly sweet, especially with the backstory of them reconnecting after having been best friends in childhood. I love how this dealt with some serious topics but wrapped everything up in such a soft way....more
This is such a beautiful story. The author really took her time to tell Aaliyah's story and I was fully invested all the way through. It's an amazing This is such a beautiful story. The author really took her time to tell Aaliyah's story and I was fully invested all the way through. It's an amazing romance full of tension, and I loved seeing them become genuine friends first and exchange so much banter. But it's also a beautiful story about two people healing from their own trauma and finding a way forward together....more
I can see why "DEATH" is capitalized on the cover, because that's certainly a lot of murder.
I went into this without reading the synopsis, just happy I can see why "DEATH" is capitalized on the cover, because that's certainly a lot of murder.
I went into this without reading the synopsis, just happy to have a new Maureen Johnson mystery, and my first surprise was that this is sapphic, YAY! I became quickly immersed in the story and felt completely hooked after about 100 pages.
This felt pretty similar to Truly Devious in setting and atmosphere, which I can only be happy about. There's a creepy house, a historical mystery that's never been solved, and we get flashbacks. If you loved Truly Devious, you'll be sure to enjoy this too! But it also felt like enough of its own book, because the main character is very different from Stevie, and it's an interesting mystery on its own....more
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