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A review by zluvsreading
The Lovers by Rebekah Faubion
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Berkley Publishing for approving me of this arc!!
Y’all!!!!! My queer heart is crying so many tears right now!!!! 🥹
This was such a beautiful story. It’s very character oriented which I really loved. The characters have such depth and there’s diversity, which I loved.
Kit, in a lot of ways, is who I am. In this story, she’s in her late 20’s but also still coming to terms with her queerness. She had this sort of mindset instilled in her by her parents and that kind of made her afraid to break from the mold, and be comfortable with her desires and attraction to women.
It’s easy to be frustrated at some things Kit did in the beginning of the story and when we learn of what happened in the past. However, that’s sort of what I love about this book.
It shows that people all live different queer identities and it may be difficult to some and not difficult to others. It’s a very REAL book that I think a lot of people will connect with.
Enter Julia, Kit’s best friend turned lover from high school who she essentially ghosted because she wasn’t ready to be out publicly.
I felt so bad for Julia that she went through so much after high school to present time. She is dealing with a VERY emotional abusive ex, so I would definitely be careful reading if that’s a trigger for anyone. (Who wants to come with me to throw Piper in the garbage???)
Julia is a sort of control-freak, which totally contrasts with her high school self. It just goes to show that a lot can change in ten years, but also show the effect of being in an emotional toxic relationship. I loved Julia in every single way. The growth she had after letting go was everything. (THE ENDING WAS SO CUTE TOO!!!)
Obviously, tarot cards play a huge role in this and I loved it. Although I am not a tarot card reader or anything, this made me want to get my cards read immediately. This whole incorporation into the story was so CUTE!!! I always think I believe in fate and this book just sealed that belief.
Best friends turned kind of strangers turned lovers! Coming into your queer identity! I just think this is going to be one of my top queer/bisexual books ever. It’s just everything to me, as someone who knows what it’s like to have to fit yourself into who your parents expect you to be. This story cut deep and I loved it.
Nina was also one of my favorite characters. I loved how she was apologetically herself and so supportive of Kit. Healthy friendships are everything!!!
Last but not least, the little spice that we got was top tier. No notes. 😮💨
As always, please do check trigger warnings and stay safe loves.
xx,
Z
Y’all!!!!! My queer heart is crying so many tears right now!!!! 🥹
This was such a beautiful story. It’s very character oriented which I really loved. The characters have such depth and there’s diversity, which I loved.
Kit, in a lot of ways, is who I am. In this story, she’s in her late 20’s but also still coming to terms with her queerness. She had this sort of mindset instilled in her by her parents and that kind of made her afraid to break from the mold, and be comfortable with her desires and attraction to women.
It’s easy to be frustrated at some things Kit did in the beginning of the story and when we learn of what happened in the past. However, that’s sort of what I love about this book.
It shows that people all live different queer identities and it may be difficult to some and not difficult to others. It’s a very REAL book that I think a lot of people will connect with.
Enter Julia, Kit’s best friend turned lover from high school who she essentially ghosted because she wasn’t ready to be out publicly.
I felt so bad for Julia that she went through so much after high school to present time. She is dealing with a VERY emotional abusive ex, so I would definitely be careful reading if that’s a trigger for anyone. (Who wants to come with me to throw Piper in the garbage???)
Julia is a sort of control-freak, which totally contrasts with her high school self. It just goes to show that a lot can change in ten years, but also show the effect of being in an emotional toxic relationship. I loved Julia in every single way. The growth she had after letting go was everything. (THE ENDING WAS SO CUTE TOO!!!)
Obviously, tarot cards play a huge role in this and I loved it. Although I am not a tarot card reader or anything, this made me want to get my cards read immediately. This whole incorporation into the story was so CUTE!!! I always think I believe in fate and this book just sealed that belief.
Best friends turned kind of strangers turned lovers! Coming into your queer identity! I just think this is going to be one of my top queer/bisexual books ever. It’s just everything to me, as someone who knows what it’s like to have to fit yourself into who your parents expect you to be. This story cut deep and I loved it.
Nina was also one of my favorite characters. I loved how she was apologetically herself and so supportive of Kit. Healthy friendships are everything!!!
Last but not least, the little spice that we got was top tier. No notes. 😮💨
As always, please do check trigger warnings and stay safe loves.
xx,
Z
Content Warnings
Graphic: Biphobia, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual content
Moderate: Biphobia, Cursing, Homophobia, Lesbophobia, and Outing
Minor: Cultural appropriation