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204 reviews
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
3.0
There’s something about the way Taylor Jenkins Reid tells a tale that is just so enticing to me. Even when the book isn’t knock-your-socks-off good, it sticks with me until I finish it.
This book was good! It reminded me of a movie with time jumps where you actually like both timelines because they’re beautifully woven together. I would give it a 3.5 stars, bumped up to 4 because of the dad catharsis
This book was good! It reminded me of a movie with time jumps where you actually like both timelines because they’re beautifully woven together. I would give it a 3.5 stars, bumped up to 4 because of the dad catharsis
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
5.0
This book is emotional whiplash in the best way. It’s dark, dreary, heavy, but beautiful.
It tells the story of 40 women living in an underground bunker and what happens when they get their freedom back. Our narrator is the youngest who doesn’t remember life before the bunker and we get to discover the world through her eyes.
Badass women, dystopian landscapes, and what feels like an important novel. Would recommend to everyone.
It tells the story of 40 women living in an underground bunker and what happens when they get their freedom back. Our narrator is the youngest who doesn’t remember life before the bunker and we get to discover the world through her eyes.
Badass women, dystopian landscapes, and what feels like an important novel. Would recommend to everyone.
Cult Classic by Sloane Crosley
4.0
This is a kooky book that took me on quite the journey. It starts as one thing, turns into another and ends up somewhere completely different.
I loved the tech angle to this quasi-thriller, I loved the characters, and I loved the writing. A very fun romp!
I loved the tech angle to this quasi-thriller, I loved the characters, and I loved the writing. A very fun romp!
13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl by Mona Awad
4.0
Such a stunning book! Mona Awad is an amazing talent and this debut is no exception.
I loved discovering a character over the course of her life, from 13 different points. Perfectly written, so gorgeous, I can’t wait to read all of Mona Awad!
I loved discovering a character over the course of her life, from 13 different points. Perfectly written, so gorgeous, I can’t wait to read all of Mona Awad!
One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston
2.0
I was so excited about this given that I loved I Kissed Shara Wheeler and Red, White and Royal Blue, but it was a disappointing read.
Time travel usually works for me, but not in this case. It didn’t work as a narrative device, I found it convoluted. I wish I had better things to say, but this was definitely a miss for me.
Time travel usually works for me, but not in this case. It didn’t work as a narrative device, I found it convoluted. I wish I had better things to say, but this was definitely a miss for me.
Homesick: Stories by Nino Cipri
5.0
An absolute yes! Queer horror stories that will stick with me for a while.
Very excited to dive into more of Nino Cipri’s work.
Very excited to dive into more of Nino Cipri’s work.
Everything I Know About Love: A Memoir by Dolly Alderton
5.0
At the risk of sounding hyperbolic, I think every single person turning 30 should read this. It’s poignant, relatable, real, gut wrenching, and an absolute masterpiece.
I love Dolly Alderton! Everything she writes is a must read for me.
I love Dolly Alderton! Everything she writes is a must read for me.
Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
4.0
A perfectly cozy fantasy with low stakes intrigue, and a queer love story. What’s not to love?
The Endless and Other Stories by Brandon Baker
5.0
This collection of queer horror stories is absolutely fantastic!
The stories are so original, I’ve never seen any of these ideas anywhere before. The writing is evocative, chilling, and disgusting.
A must read for fans of queer horror!!!
The stories are so original, I’ve never seen any of these ideas anywhere before. The writing is evocative, chilling, and disgusting.
A must read for fans of queer horror!!!