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Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 4 by Masaomi Ito

3.0

I've decided that I really like all the characters now, main and secondary, and I'm enjoying the progression the protagonist is having with other people knowing he's gay. 

Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 3 by Masaomi Ito

3.0

Cute, once again. This one definitely solidified my feeling that this is an education on gay men. Which is fine, given the context of its geographical origin and I do feel like I've learned about the culture of how gay men are seen in this location.

Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 2 by Masaomi Ito

3.5

Liked this one a bit more, secondary characters are becoming more solid.

Rejection by Tony Tulathimutte

5.0

I don't remember placing a hold on this book through my local library, but still drove over when I got the notification that it was ready for pick-up. I am very glad that I did seeing how this is probably one of my favorite reads of the year. Clearly, I went into this without any expectation, without any idea of what it was about but I was very impressed by how much Tony was to make me feel through these seven stories and the breadth of feelings as well. 

Confessions of a Shy Baker, Volume 1 by Masaomi Ito

3.0

This is cute. Don't feel particularly attached to the characters yet but I'm still having a good time.

Intermezzo by Sally Rooney

4.5

Really enjoyed this. Peter's chapter's sentence structure was pissing me off to the point I was getting annoyed at Peter. 

Murder at Pirate's Cove by Josh Lanyon

2.5

While I understand the author's desire to keep this story light and fun and focused primarily on the mystery aspect, I feel that the story itself is only entertaining enough and its character lack depth. The slight romance in this is cute. It accomplishes what it sets out to do, I just think it's not that impressive.

How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica

3.5

I was not vibing with the narration choices of the first chapter for the audiobook at all but once I switched to just reading I found myself enthralled with the relationship between Daniel and Sam. I was giggling and kicking my feet. Too often the narrator would allude to Sam's death saying something along the lines of "I thought we would have a lifetime together," which was getting annoying, even though I understand that it would make sense to bring it up this often if what I'm reading is a journal for Sam. I'm not a big fan of the way the author is writing dialogue between Daniel and his grandfather about grief; not necessarily the content but the style. Still enjoyed it.

The Justice of Kings by Richard Swan

2.0

Hm, wasn't really into this murder mystery with magical aspects set in ye olden days. I didn't know anything about this book before starting it which usually is fine with me, but I think I just expected something else based on the title/cover (no idea what just not a mystery novel). Halfway through the novel I was thinking that I wouldn't continue with the series but the ending entices me to continue because I can't imagine the sequel to be of similar genre given the way it ends. Maybe if I see it on sale I'll pick it up, but otherwise I think I will just move on. aw.

Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin

4.5

Emily Austin has written another banger. Once again, I am a big fan of the protagonist. I was genuinely scared with her, Emily's writing is really well done. I did feel like the ending was a bit rushed, but I still liked how it ended (and maybe it's just because I didn't want to leave her). Loved her relationship with her half-sisters, her mother, her G.B.F., and Polly.