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Sing Anyway by Anita Kelly

11 reviews

charli03's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

I adored this book. I have never related to two characters more.

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rickireadss's review against another edition

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4.0

this was such a cozy novella!! i loved the tension between the MCs and they were just cute AF honestly. also the fact that it took place in a karaoke bar?? obsessed!!

⚠️: fatphobia, alcohol, dysphoria, body shaming, toxic relationship, transphobia

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lucylou's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I agree with other reviews, the main characters do not act like they are in their 30s/40s, and instead act like they’re in their twenties (maybe that’s the point?). The main characters had cute moments together, and the half-ish point of them hooking up made sense. The last third of the book was completely unnecessary- I felt that the conflict was just drama for no reason. It really make me angry at one half of the pair, which was a huge bummer. I understand that communication can be hard, but damn! Sam deserves better.

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nefariousbee's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

quick, cute, and sexy

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emfass's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Cute, sweet, loved the fat FMC (Female Main Character) and the NBMC (nonbinary main character). I think part of me wishes it were longer, and we got more time to explore these characters and their stories.

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purplepenning's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

Read during the #TransRightsReadathon March 20-27, 2023. Romance novellas don't usually work for me (because insta-anything doesn't compute for me, but insta-love and hookup culture really don't compute). But this was skillfully written and surprisingly satisfying!

Sam (nb) is a 40-something history professor who meets up with their friends at a karaoke bar every few weeks. They feel doomed to mediocrity and failed relationship, their last one was particularly bad, and they're working out their gender expression. Lily (cis f) is an introverted receptionist at a vet clinic by day and a powerful songstress when she hits the karaoke stage at night. Fed up with trying to clothe her fat, fabulous body, she has begun making her own clothes — and Sam has definitely noticed, just as they always notice her when she sings. When Sam's friends have to miss karaoke night, Sam is drawn into Lily's group. Can a karaoke persona carry over into real life? Can a karaoke crush become a real connection?

"Sing Anyway" has great characters, tons of music catnip, splashes of fashion and design, some nerdy history stuff, late-in-life gender queer realizations, body positivity that's still sensitive to other's needs and perspectives, and refreshingly frank language and communication during the (steamy/explicit/on page) sex scenes.

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