rebeccasreadingrambles 's review for:

Manic Pixie Dream Earl by Jenny Holiday
5.0

I LOVED this book! I loved Jules and I adored Effie. Why are they both just so adorable. I love how they became friends and then fell in love through poems and correspondence where they felt free to be their true selves. I love my adorable demisexual Effie and how he accepts himself fully. I love bisexual queen Jules and how she knows what she wants and is adamant about being her own boss no matter what she has to give up and no matter what obstacles are in her way. I LOVED the friend group; they were funny, tender, absolutely solid in their friendship and acceptance of each other no matter what, and how easily they embraced Jules. They are all down for whatever shenanigans each other wants and don't blink an eye at any situation.  I love how tender Effie and Jules are for each others feelings, they are flawed, but so real and don't shame or try to hide things from each other (once they meet) no matter how embarrassing it might seem.  I love the writing, a mix of laugh out loud to tender to spicy (and sometimes all mixed together) moments.  I cannot wait for more of this series!

Note: I listened to the audiobook and it was perfect in setting the tone and atmosphere and showing these lighthearted and tender characters.

Thanks to the publisher for a free copy; my thoughts and review are my own.