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Everyone in This Room Will Someday Be Dead by Emily Austin
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
funny
lighthearted
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
3.0
A cute read with a fun setting. It felt a little too juvenile in some scenes, but it is YA! I would’ve loved this as a teen. I’ve wanted to read some of the author’s other books, so I figured I’d start at her debut!
The Downstairs Girl by Stacey Lee
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.0
The Pairing by Casey McQuiston
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
This books drags on and on…about nothing. I love One Last Stop, was meh about RWRB, but this one is by far my least favorite. I almost DNFed sooo many times. If you’re a wine connoisseur, French food lover, or an American on an actual tour of Europe, I could see where this book would be exciting. But coming from someone who doesn’t drink wine, knows literally nothing about wine (nor do I care) and had to google every food and most places mentioned…the pay off was definitely not worth it and I should have put it down forever when I first even though about it.
The first half of the book is Theo’s POV, and the second half is Kit’s. For me, Kit’s half was a bit better to read, but I may have just been excited for the change of pace. As always, I loved the LGBTQI representation, but everything else was just disappointing.
The first half of the book is Theo’s POV, and the second half is Kit’s. For me, Kit’s half was a bit better to read, but I may have just been excited for the change of pace. As always, I loved the LGBTQI representation, but everything else was just disappointing.
The Only One Left by Riley Sager
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
emotional
funny
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
I think maybe I’m just too cynical for this book in the current political climate in the U.S….Or maybe it was too overhyped and I loved One Last Stop way more? Idk I didn’t jive with this one as much as I hoped for.
The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book and premise are fun, and I can totally picture this novel as a 90-minute romcom!
The secondary characters are the absolute stars of the show. I couldn’t get enough of Aled the librarian, and I adored Mr. Yoon and how we watched his and Delphie’s companionship evolve through out the novel.
I will say, there isn’t much of the “afterlife” perspective, there’s just the tiniest touch of magical realism in this romance. However! If you’re a fan of romance and all the different tropes, I think you’ll appreciate all the nuances sprinkled throughout.
Of course we are going to find more than love in this story. Delphie finds herself, her friends and community, and deals with family issues, bullying and grief.
The secondary characters are the absolute stars of the show. I couldn’t get enough of Aled the librarian, and I adored Mr. Yoon and how we watched his and Delphie’s companionship evolve through out the novel.
I will say, there isn’t much of the “afterlife” perspective, there’s just the tiniest touch of magical realism in this romance. However! If you’re a fan of romance and all the different tropes, I think you’ll appreciate all the nuances sprinkled throughout.
Of course we are going to find more than love in this story. Delphie finds herself, her friends and community, and deals with family issues, bullying and grief.
Puppy Love by Elle Sprinkle
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0
This book is soooo gay, and I love it! Don’t let the title fool ya, this story is spicy. And you might come for the queer, sexy smut, but let me tell ya what you’re gonna stay for.
The dogs! If you are a pet groomer, daycare worker, dog trainer, or any kind of pet professional, you are absolutely going to appreciate the details in this book.
The found family! The witty banter, the love between their chosen family, the diversity…all of the secondary characters were lovable and interesting!
Mental health representation! Between toxic work places, anxiety and past trauma, we see Cam actively working on her mental health.
I did not listen to the playlist with my first read along and I regret it so hard! So I’ll have to do a second read through with the playlist ready to go!
If I have to find something negative about Puppy Love (what are ya, a negative nelly?) I guess I would say the “forbidden love” trope felt weak. But that was a minute complaint that isn’t imperative to the story at all, so this one still gets 5 🐾 from me.
I loved Puppy Love! I’m excited to watch and follow Elle Sprinkle’s career (This is listed as #1 in “A Greenrock Valley novel, so that means we are getting more of this crew, right? Right?!) and I hope you love this as much as I did!
LGBTQ+ representation!
Mental health representation!
Dogs and dog professions!
Sapphic Spice!
☝️☝️☝️
If any of the above tickles your fancy, read this book!
The dogs! If you are a pet groomer, daycare worker, dog trainer, or any kind of pet professional, you are absolutely going to appreciate the details in this book.
The found family! The witty banter, the love between their chosen family, the diversity…all of the secondary characters were lovable and interesting!
Mental health representation! Between toxic work places, anxiety and past trauma, we see Cam actively working on her mental health.
I did not listen to the playlist with my first read along and I regret it so hard! So I’ll have to do a second read through with the playlist ready to go!
If I have to find something negative about Puppy Love (what are ya, a negative nelly?) I guess I would say the “forbidden love” trope felt weak. But that was a minute complaint that isn’t imperative to the story at all, so this one still gets 5 🐾 from me.
I loved Puppy Love! I’m excited to watch and follow Elle Sprinkle’s career (This is listed as #1 in “A Greenrock Valley novel, so that means we are getting more of this crew, right? Right?!) and I hope you love this as much as I did!
LGBTQ+ representation!
Mental health representation!
Dogs and dog professions!
Sapphic Spice!
☝️☝️☝️
If any of the above tickles your fancy, read this book!
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
dark
informative
slow-paced
3.5
It’s fine! This book does exactly what you’re looking for it to do. I feel it may be a tad bit outdated now, and I much prefer All The Living and the Dead by Hayley Campbell, but that’s probably just my writing style preference.
I still learned a lot and am interested in picking up another Mary Roach book.
I still learned a lot and am interested in picking up another Mary Roach book.
When No One Is Watching by Alyssa Cole
dark
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Comparing this to Get Out is doing this book some favors.
I liked the idea, but didn’t love the execution. Pacing was off, the writing wasn’t great…it felt like it took forever to get to what was obvious. I did like the small bits of history in it, but this thriller barely felt suspenseful.
I liked the idea, but didn’t love the execution. Pacing was off, the writing wasn’t great…it felt like it took forever to get to what was obvious. I did like the small bits of history in it, but this thriller barely felt suspenseful.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence