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Boys With Sharp Teeth by Jenni Howell
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 9%.
DNF @ 9%
This is probably more of a me problem and not a reflection of the book itself, but I am simply not in the mood for the dark academia melodrama at the moment.
(Also, I won't lie. I had somehow convinced myself that this was queer and that there was a romantic subplot involving the characters on the cover and I read a review that said otherwise... but I wanted that.)
The narrator does a great job though.
This is probably more of a me problem and not a reflection of the book itself, but I am simply not in the mood for the dark academia melodrama at the moment.
(Also, I won't lie. I had somehow convinced myself that this was queer and that there was a romantic subplot involving the characters on the cover and I read a review that said otherwise... but I wanted that.)
The narrator does a great job though.
The River Has Roots by Amal El-Mohtar
A whimsical and melodious little treat of a story.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
5.0
Oh what is stronger than a death?
Two sisters singing with one breath.
A whimsical and melodious little treat of a story.
Hunger in His Blood by Zoey Draven
4.75
When it comes to the grovel, in Ms Draven we trust 🙂↕️🤌🏻
Ate it up. No notes.
(I'll think of something better to say later)
Ate it up. No notes.
(I'll think of something better to say later)
Everything for Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052–2072 by Eman Abdelhadi, M.E. O'Brien
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
A must read.
Let me just reference my previous updates:
Let me just reference my previous updates:
"Hopecore, mother fuckers"
"My reading experience thus far has just been me mumbling "fuck yeah" to myself while getting teary-eyed. The people around me are confused."
"I'm going to be totally cool and normal about this book. - I lied, lyingly."
"Still reading. Still crying. A+ experience."
DEAR. DOOR by Pluto
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
4.25
Picked it up because the fantasy elements intrigued me enough (and it was complete). Stayed because what do you mean the king of hell is actually just a big goofball simp for his human lover/ portal to and from Hell?!
Super fun. (But graphic and dark at times) And also, like those two losers were so in love frfr.
Super fun. (But graphic and dark at times) And also, like those two losers were so in love frfr.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Torture, Violence, Medical content, Grief, Murder, War
Single Player by Tara Tai
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.0
Hot sapphic gaming nerds being exceptionally antagonistic (then sweet) and nerdy. What more do you need?
Cat (she/her) is the new temp writer hired on the team developing Compass Hollow, an up and coming game designed by the infamous Andi Zhang (she/they). Highers ups believe the game needs a romance component and Cat is thrilled to be involved in the addition. Andi, on the other hand is stubbornly against romance being included in their game. Naturally, these opposites butt heads at every conceivable pass until they eventually realize they may have a lot more in common than they originally thought.
Truly, SO nerdy. It may be too much nerd culture for some readers but I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Cat (she/her) is the new temp writer hired on the team developing Compass Hollow, an up and coming game designed by the infamous Andi Zhang (she/they). Highers ups believe the game needs a romance component and Cat is thrilled to be involved in the addition. Andi, on the other hand is stubbornly against romance being included in their game. Naturally, these opposites butt heads at every conceivable pass until they eventually realize they may have a lot more in common than they originally thought.
Truly, SO nerdy. It may be too much nerd culture for some readers but I enjoyed it thoroughly.
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
4.5
"The world is wide and full of grace, I promise you."
🥹🥹🥹
I loved this. The entire time I was thinking "oh, what if-" and then the "if" in question happened and I was GIDDY.
Christopher and James were such wonderfully soft characters. This was a slowwww burn but I ate up the tension and yearning that radiated between these two. And the entire cast of side characters were so delightful.
T.J., Please, I'd like 3 more queer Hist Roms just like this! 😁🩷 (Verbena Montrose needs a hot wife, I BEG 🙏🏻)
🥹🥹🥹
I loved this. The entire time I was thinking "oh, what if-" and then the "if" in question happened and I was GIDDY.
Christopher and James were such wonderfully soft characters. This was a slowwww burn but I ate up the tension and yearning that radiated between these two. And the entire cast of side characters were so delightful.
T.J., Please, I'd like 3 more queer Hist Roms just like this! 😁🩷 (Verbena Montrose needs a hot wife, I BEG 🙏🏻)
Midnight Rain by CTK, Chongtak
3.75
An acerbic little shit who's like, "yeah, late night marathon sex in a dingy laundromat is fine (👌🏻) but I draw the line at affectionate little good morning kisses. (😤)"
And I love that energy.
I wish there were more of it.
And I love that energy.
I wish there were more of it.
Here U Are by DJun
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
THRICE I wept over this webtoon. It was just so sweet and lovely 😭🩷 So unexpectedly wonderful.
This is a slice of life, slow burn romance that follows college sophomore, YuYang, and college freshman, LiHuan, who are total opposites at first glance.
We follow their stories as they navigate a friendship that slowly becomes more as they get to know one another. We get glimpses into their pasts and home lives, their relationships with family and friends, and really get to know them as they stumble through their growing attraction to each other.
This has:
This is a slice of life, slow burn romance that follows college sophomore, YuYang, and college freshman, LiHuan, who are total opposites at first glance.
We follow their stories as they navigate a friendship that slowly becomes more as they get to know one another. We get glimpses into their pasts and home lives, their relationships with family and friends, and really get to know them as they stumble through their growing attraction to each other.
This has:
- Beautiful artwork
- Sweet, earnest main characters
- A well developed cast of side characters
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Cancer, Homophobia, Terminal illness, Death of parent, Outing
Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn
slow-paced
5.0
How did I live with that cliff hanger FOR TWO YEARS, TRACY 😭❤️