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dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
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I absolutely ADORED this book. The concept was so unique and immediately had me engaged and never wanting to leave. Tressa & Meryl had such beautiful chemistry, their dialogue made me EMOTIONAL so many times. Overall, this was such a remarkable book, I truly believe everyone should read it!!
*I received an arc from Berkeley in exchange for my honest review
*I received an arc from Berkeley in exchange for my honest review
emotional
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK. 😭
As a gamer (listen nothing too intense, but i love me some Zelda & animal crossing ok), I thoroughly enjoyed the references sprinkled throughout in addition to how sexist, homophobic, and racist the gaming industry can be. Overall this was such a fantastic book.
And the romance?? Tara really said “y’all are gonna get a slow burn and you’re gonna like it”. So so good!
Just please do yourself a favorite and read this book!
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
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Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
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“Love wasn’t always about bluster and heroics. It was also having patience during the lulls in excitement, when victory wasn’t assured.”
What a lovely historical sapphic romance!! As a Hamilton (the musical, duh) fan, I had so much fun reading this. Alyssa is such a fantastic writer, I need to read more of her books asap!
What a lovely historical sapphic romance!! As a Hamilton (the musical, duh) fan, I had so much fun reading this. Alyssa is such a fantastic writer, I need to read more of her books asap!
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
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Character
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This was such a lovely way to finish the series, I’m very emotional now 😭
Ada & Wes are still my top fav, but Cam & Dusty are a REALLY close second, I love them so so much!
*Huge thanks to PRH Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review*
Ada & Wes are still my top fav, but Cam & Dusty are a REALLY close second, I love them so so much!
*Huge thanks to PRH Audio for the ALC in exchange for my honest review*
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
adventurous
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Wow. Wow. Wow. This was just…so beyond incredible. I honestly went into this knowing nothing and was simply blown away at not only the story and immersive writing, but at Akwaeke’s ability to weave truth and fantasy elements together in a novel that is deeply impactful and beautifully told. I also adored how queernormative this world was! Overall, I desperately need everyone to read this!!
P. S. Do NOT skip the author’s note at the end!! They go into more detail about the reality of it not being safe to return to your land that raised you, and how that inspired Somadina’s journey.
*huge thanks to LibroFm for the ALC in exchange for my honest review*
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
There is so much to love about this book honestly. I LOVED the late 20’s, second chance romance elements to Gemma & Celeste’s relationship, it was written so well in my opinion! I also absolutely adored the conversations and representation of being a Queer Asian woman, and all that encompasses that.
The only thing I didn’t *love*, was the alternating first & third person POV’s with their chapters, but it didn’t bother me so much that it took away from the story. It just took a bit to get used too!
*huge thanks to the publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest review*
The only thing I didn’t *love*, was the alternating first & third person POV’s with their chapters, but it didn’t bother me so much that it took away from the story. It just took a bit to get used too!
*huge thanks to the publisher for the arc in exchange for my honest review*