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The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
wow wow wow. I love this book! I really hope Cordova writes more adult books.
what I love
ensemble story
ingenerational story
magic, family magic!
beautiful prose
this is my favorite of Cordova's books!
what I love
ensemble story
ingenerational story
magic, family magic!
beautiful prose
this is my favorite of Cordova's books!
You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
may I say YES AKWEAKE EMEZI! and thank you!
i have re read this book once so far and would re read countless times.
this was my intro to Emezi's books- which I don't recommend. I heard Emezi say in an interview that they write Transgressive stories. That is totally the case in this book!
rarely do I say this but not only a flawless execution but goes beyond my expectations. the story goes up and down, leaving you with time to see a rich interoir emotional landscape of the MC but also all of a sudden leaving you on your seat with your butt clenched wondering what will happened next!! I cry, I get turned on, I scream, I have a book to hold space for the grief and loss and love in my own life.
This is a top ten book of all time for me, no doubt. also Bahni Turpin reads the audiobook which is an instant "play" for me.
read this book for
messy bisexuals
best friendship
every character being believable complicated, real and getting development
Black and Islander stories
life love and hope after life altering loss and grief
amazing sexual tension
questioning your our ethics
healing
amazing food
love for the Caribbean
i have re read this book once so far and would re read countless times.
this was my intro to Emezi's books- which I don't recommend. I heard Emezi say in an interview that they write Transgressive stories. That is totally the case in this book!
rarely do I say this but not only a flawless execution but goes beyond my expectations. the story goes up and down, leaving you with time to see a rich interoir emotional landscape of the MC but also all of a sudden leaving you on your seat with your butt clenched wondering what will happened next!! I cry, I get turned on, I scream, I have a book to hold space for the grief and loss and love in my own life.
This is a top ten book of all time for me, no doubt. also Bahni Turpin reads the audiobook which is an instant "play" for me.
read this book for
messy bisexuals
best friendship
every character being believable complicated, real and getting development
Black and Islander stories
life love and hope after life altering loss and grief
amazing sexual tension
questioning your our ethics
healing
amazing food
love for the Caribbean
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, Car accident, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Death of parent
The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri
Did not finish book. Stopped at 80%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 80%.
this book has everything we want on the surface
sapphic romance
dramatic action
magic
historical India
i did not finish because of
court politics going on and on,
poor world building
most of all: a toxic romance which is always a hard nope for me. the princess was honestly just mean to her love interest.
I wanted to love this book so hard and bounced around trying to find something to motivate me or change my mind, it never happened. I wouldn't read this author again which is such a heartbreak. More sapphic Desi fantasty romances please! this is one of maybe two
sapphic romance
dramatic action
magic
historical India
i did not finish because of
court politics going on and on,
poor world building
most of all: a toxic romance which is always a hard nope for me. the princess was honestly just mean to her love interest.
I wanted to love this book so hard and bounced around trying to find something to motivate me or change my mind, it never happened. I wouldn't read this author again which is such a heartbreak. More sapphic Desi fantasty romances please! this is one of maybe two
The Shaadi Set-Up by Lillie Vale
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
would have loved a book about the MC's best friend. i didnt buy the MC who irritated me too much to continue
Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words by Annika Sharma
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
i read this book with my partner and it was so funny. Nash is from NASHVILLE PEOPLE. we still chuckle about that. funny light rom com. i read it on a sick day when my brain wasnt working and it was good for that. i dont recommend
Kiss Her Once For Me by Alison Cochrun
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
this book has the stuff on the surface but i couldnt get over the dialogue and the romance didnt captivate me. I would have been interested more if the book was about the mother daughter relationship
Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 20%.
read this if you love horses and romacne developing over horses and honestly just alot of horses going on. I couldnt get into the romance or the world. just didnt stand out to me or motivate me to finish
Blood and Ash Complete Series 4-book Collection Set by Jennifer L. Armentrout by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 30%.
an amazing set up, loved the combat. rarely have i been so heartbroken by a book. honestly, ill never forget it. did not like the ending. romance coulda been great but hes like 1000 years old and she just ended up being submissive
A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 10%.
Sonali I love you, please keep writing. If you are new to sonali dev’s book go read any other of her books and you will be in for SUCH a treat.
The only reason I DNF this book was the man MC made sooo many dick jokes which did not seem like Dev to me. I chalk it up to this being an early book of hers
The only reason I DNF this book was the man MC made sooo many dick jokes which did not seem like Dev to me. I chalk it up to this being an early book of hers
The Stars and the Blackness Between Them by Junauda Petrus
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
Top five books easily! Wish Petrus wrote more books but so grateful for this one. Thank you thank you!
This book has so much going on but also so much time for reflection and emotional growth and the audiobook has Bahni Turpin 🤩 so that is enough reason for anyone to listen!
So re readable too
My favorite book about personal magic practice
This book has so much going on but also so much time for reflection and emotional growth and the audiobook has Bahni Turpin 🤩 so that is enough reason for anyone to listen!
So re readable too
My favorite book about personal magic practice
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia and Terminal illness