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They Say Blue by Jillian Tamaki
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
First off, the illustrations in this book are beyond beautiful!
I loved the movement found throughout this book and the variations of it, from physical movement, to the movement of seasons. I loved the tree! The quietness and love for nature.
I loved the movement found throughout this book and the variations of it, from physical movement, to the movement of seasons. I loved the tree! The quietness and love for nature.
The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
emotional
informative
reflective
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? No
4.25
I loved reading this book! It worked very well on audio, and I loved that it was narrated by Louise Erdrich!
I thought it was very cool that this book is inspired by her own ancestors. This is similar to the Little House series but focusing on Indigenous lives. Would recommend, and will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
I thought it was very cool that this book is inspired by her own ancestors. This is similar to the Little House series but focusing on Indigenous lives. Would recommend, and will definitely be reading the rest of the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Animal death and Colonisation
Minor: Abandonment and Injury/Injury detail
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
challenging
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
Incredibly inspiring and thought provoking. But oh so very sad.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, and Medical content
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander
funny
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
I was looking for a fun romance to make me smile, and this didn't disappoint. I've enjoyed all of TJ ALEXANDER's romances, so this was one I was so looking forward to reading. A GENTLEMAN'S GENTLEMAN is the trans regency romance that you've been looking for!
Reader beware, this is a slowwww burn romance, but it'll keep you smiling and giggling for the romance, and pining, and all the cute feelings.
This book follows Lord Christopher Eden, who is a trans man, as he endeavors to find a wife (to fulfill his fathers will). However, he's not attracted to women, and he may or may not have some feeling for his handsome new valet James Harding.
There is a huge reveal surrounding Harding that makes this romance even better, but you'll just have to read it to find out (cause I'm not spoiling that 😉)
There are some elements of PTSD and grief that are handled well throughout this story. And also some spice to make up for the slow burn, so make sure to read content warnings.
If you're thinking about this trans regency romance, I'd say give it a read!
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of the eARC, and to Vintage for a copy of the physical ARC! Out March 11th!
Reader beware, this is a slowwww burn romance, but it'll keep you smiling and giggling for the romance, and pining, and all the cute feelings.
This book follows Lord Christopher Eden, who is a trans man, as he endeavors to find a wife (to fulfill his fathers will). However, he's not attracted to women, and he may or may not have some feeling for his handsome new valet James Harding.
There is a huge reveal surrounding Harding that makes this romance even better, but you'll just have to read it to find out (cause I'm not spoiling that 😉)
There are some elements of PTSD and grief that are handled well throughout this story. And also some spice to make up for the slow burn, so make sure to read content warnings.
If you're thinking about this trans regency romance, I'd say give it a read!
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of the eARC, and to Vintage for a copy of the physical ARC! Out March 11th!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
Minor: Transphobia
A Language of Limbs by Dylin Hardcastle
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? No
5.0
This book wrecked me. I have so many thoughts that I need to wrap up. But 100% yes what a gem. The emotions this book brought out was incredible.
I want to give all the queer folks a hug because this book covers topics that are incredibly relevant today.
Full review to come.
I want to give all the queer folks a hug because this book covers topics that are incredibly relevant today.
Full review to come.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Hate crime, Homophobia, Violence, and Murder
Moderate: Miscarriage, Transphobia, and Death of parent
Minor: Racism, Suicidal thoughts, and Lesbophobia
Falling Back in Love with Being Human: Letters to Lost Souls by Kai Cheng Thom
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
5.0
Why did I wait so long to pick this up! An incredible essay collection from such a talent! I found the audio format to be amazing and would recommend, but I’ll be looking for a physical copy so I can go back to the meditations that accompany each essay.
This was such a unique perspective, to allow oneself to learn from the people who spew hate. This book is so so relevant right now.
I also so much related to the authors love of the Animorph series. I also read those as a child, so them being mentioned was a throwback for me.
I need more folks to read this. ❤️❤️
This was such a unique perspective, to allow oneself to learn from the people who spew hate. This book is so so relevant right now.
I also so much related to the authors love of the Animorph series. I also read those as a child, so them being mentioned was a throwback for me.
I need more folks to read this. ❤️❤️
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller
5.0
Very much enjoyed listening to this on audio. I may never recover from the ending 😭
This was the reread that I needed and I’m so glad I was able to read it again!
This was the reread that I needed and I’m so glad I was able to read it again!
Nightbitch by Rachel Yoder
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
2.75
What a wild ride. This is not a book I would have normally picked up but read this with a buddy prior to watching the movie.
It was weird, so weird. Made me not want to have kids lol. I found it interesting to not name the main character, other than Nightbitch. I thought her husband was so lame and her relationship was very strange to me.
This was an interesting look at how parenthood can be. Weird insight into the main character’s mind. Not totally sure if I liked this or not.
It was weird, so weird. Made me not want to have kids lol. I found it interesting to not name the main character, other than Nightbitch. I thought her husband was so lame and her relationship was very strange to me.
This was an interesting look at how parenthood can be. Weird insight into the main character’s mind. Not totally sure if I liked this or not.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, and Blood