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Other Ever Afters: New Queer Fairy Tales by Melanie Gillman
4.0
THE ART!
I genuinely love graphic novels because the authors somehow create the most beautiful art piece while conveying the most beautiful story out there. This is what this book did. I won't lie, there were some instances where I had to catch up where the story was going, but the other ever afters? They were truly amazing.
I was provided with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
I genuinely love graphic novels because the authors somehow create the most beautiful art piece while conveying the most beautiful story out there. This is what this book did. I won't lie, there were some instances where I had to catch up where the story was going, but the other ever afters? They were truly amazing.
I was provided with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
A Ghost in Shining Armor by Therese Beharrie
5.0
<3
No, because I need to read more books by Therese Beharrie! How does she pull off writing books which have such such amazing character arc, plot development, with a pinch of steaminess? I can't even.
I was provided with an e-arc of this book in exchange of an honest review.
No, because I need to read more books by Therese Beharrie! How does she pull off writing books which have such such amazing character arc, plot development, with a pinch of steaminess? I can't even.
I was provided with an e-arc of this book in exchange of an honest review.
Blackout by Angie Thomas, Dhonielle Clayton, Ashley Woodfolk, Nic Stone, Nicola Yoon, Tiffany D. Jackson
4.0
Can't get enough of these beautiful love stories <3
Better Than The Movies by Lynn Painter
3.0
I need the whole book rewritten from Wes's POV because oh boy it will be breathtaking!
Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry by Joya Goffney
5.0
I literally DEVOURED this book!
The story is sooo lovely, it even inspired me to start keeping a journal <3
The story is sooo lovely, it even inspired me to start keeping a journal <3
Twice a Quinceañera by Yamile Saied Méndez
5.0
Look who's here with a long overdue review for this amazing book? Yours truly.
There's a sense of belongingness I receive whenever I read a book about a woman of color who finds her footing. Doesn't matter whether she is an Asian (like me) or not. I guess this is mainly because how authors from different ethnicities are overshadowed by the white authors and while every ethnicity have their unique cultural practices, there are few instances which become more than passing glances, especially how the MCs interact with their families and cross the multiple hurdles thrown their way, because they aren't the "standard".
Twice a Quinceañera is a book which I genuinely couldn't put down! Nadia is such a fiery, amazing, independent, and beautiful woman that it wasn't too difficult to fall in love with her. The way she always stood by what her heart told her, and how she decided to pursue her desires was truly impressive. Her passion for immigrant laws and how she fought for people to get justice was honestly inspiring.
The book is narrated with two perspectives, from Marcos and Nadia, and while both of them are on the "self-realization and improvement" journey, and they indeed have romance building between them, I still appreciated how the book focused on character development. It's truly a delight to read this book <3
I was provided with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
There's a sense of belongingness I receive whenever I read a book about a woman of color who finds her footing. Doesn't matter whether she is an Asian (like me) or not. I guess this is mainly because how authors from different ethnicities are overshadowed by the white authors and while every ethnicity have their unique cultural practices, there are few instances which become more than passing glances, especially how the MCs interact with their families and cross the multiple hurdles thrown their way, because they aren't the "standard".
Twice a Quinceañera is a book which I genuinely couldn't put down! Nadia is such a fiery, amazing, independent, and beautiful woman that it wasn't too difficult to fall in love with her. The way she always stood by what her heart told her, and how she decided to pursue her desires was truly impressive. Her passion for immigrant laws and how she fought for people to get justice was honestly inspiring.
The book is narrated with two perspectives, from Marcos and Nadia, and while both of them are on the "self-realization and improvement" journey, and they indeed have romance building between them, I still appreciated how the book focused on character development. It's truly a delight to read this book <3
I was provided with an e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Beauty And The Besharam by Lillie Vale
5.0
I picked up this book when my exams were about to start. And dare I say, I was more concerned about the book than my geopol syllabus lmaoo, and all for good reasons!
I truly loved reading this book. I mean what’s there to dislike? A friends-to competitors-to lover is my favorite trope and it did proper justice to it ❤
It has amazing diversity in most aspects, which isn’t forced in any way? It’s hard to see queer rep of desi characters often and this one not only has queer desi rep, but also many queer side reps who filled my heart with joy so muchhh.
Kavya and Ian’s character development was something I was living for – not to mention the fact that each side character had a story arc to add to the main story which just made my heart fulfilling. Get me more books by Lillie Vale plssss!!
Also can we pls scream for the cover of this book? Yes, that’s better.
I was provided with an arc of the book in exchange for an honest review
I truly loved reading this book. I mean what’s there to dislike? A friends-to competitors-to lover is my favorite trope and it did proper justice to it ❤
It has amazing diversity in most aspects, which isn’t forced in any way? It’s hard to see queer rep of desi characters often and this one not only has queer desi rep, but also many queer side reps who filled my heart with joy so muchhh.
Kavya and Ian’s character development was something I was living for – not to mention the fact that each side character had a story arc to add to the main story which just made my heart fulfilling. Get me more books by Lillie Vale plssss!!
Also can we pls scream for the cover of this book? Yes, that’s better.
I was provided with an arc of the book in exchange for an honest review