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Lush Lives by J. Vanessa Lyon

viberarian's review

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hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

4.0

slicciardi's review against another edition

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3.0

Eh

rainbowbookworm's review against another edition

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2.0

It took me a while to get into it. I ultimately became involved with the story, but the plot tried to tackle a lot and I lost interest a few times.

roboroo's review against another edition

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3.0

its been a long while since ive found a good sapphic novel! the story had me a little disinterested, but the romance between glory and parkie kept me coming back :)

fernzommu's review against another edition

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hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

lizzieberry's review

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informative inspiring reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

I was excited to read this book because it's from Roxane Gay's press. The representation and thoughtful approach to relationships and difficult decisions to be made in a capitalist, racist, sexist, homophobic, and ableist world were insightful. However, I felt like the book wasn't fully plot or character driven. It was slow for me and didn't feel super interesting until like the last few chapters. I also didn't feel like I believed the romance between the characters. I wish it was more compelling! 

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squidreads12's review

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emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Was very excited to read a sapphic romance with such diverse representation but honestly it was just kind of mid. I wasn’t super invested in the characters or the plot, neither was as compelling as I was hoping.

cubergirl420's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

3.5

lmcoffman's review

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

4.0

librarypaste's review

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4.5

Come for the romance, stay for the thoughtful approach to living as ethically as possible in a racist, sexiest, capitalist world!