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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
I don't remember where I left off, and I don't remember when I last read this book, but at this point I'm calling it. Rebecca is a wonderful storyteller, and I really love her books, but this book was causing me too much anxiety wondering when shit would blow up. I guess that's how you know it's a good book? When it enraptures you so well that it makes you feel things on a deeper level? IDK. All I know is I'll probably never finish this book so I'm taking it off my CR and moving it to DNF. Sadface
How to Belong with a Billionaire by Alexis Hall
4.0
Cute. Lots of emotions. Things got resolved too quickly at the end for my taste. Sometimes I felt like too much was going on. The first two books were mostly Arden and Caspian, but this had a lot more plot lines with a lot more people.
How to Blow It with a Billionaire by Alexis Hall
4.0
This book wasn't nearly as hot as the first book. All the relationship-y stuff was kind of annoying, especially when Arden was pushy about it. I loved Ellery and hope there's way more of her in the next book.
I was really disappointed that the book had a bunch typos throughout.
I was really disappointed that the book had a bunch typos throughout.
Glitterland by Alexis Hall
dark
I'm partial to books with characters that struggle with mental health issues. Having said that, I wasn’t expecting the depths this book would get to. It was rough to read but also raw. I'm glad that Alexis Hall was able to write so deeply about Ash's state of mind.
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall
5.0
I had just read the ebook for a second time, followed by a re-read of Husband Material, but I wanted more Luc and Oliver that I decided to listen to the audiobook. Also, I love how the narrator does all the different voices and makes it easier to follow who's speaking/texting.
I love this book so much I want to turn it into a blanket and wrap myself in it. It always makes me laugh and makes me feel all the feels. 🥰
I love this book so much I want to turn it into a blanket and wrap myself in it. It always makes me laugh and makes me feel all the feels. 🥰
A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin
4.0
The first 65/70% was a bit slow. I also didn't feel like it was good good chemistry with the FMC and the sort-of-main male character. Once the book picked up, I liked the suspense and the way some of the relationships worked out. I'd like to see how the story plays out so I'll definitely be reading the next book.
My Side of the River by Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez
3.0
Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.
My Side of the River follows Elizabeth's story as she navigates the ups and down of being a child of immigrants, a homless youth, and a first-gen.
Reading about Elizabeth's life was hard. She did a good job of highlighting the difficulties that both immigrants and children of immigrants face. Her frustration (which many of us who have gone through some of the things she went through feel) was palpable.
I would've liked the book to convey more emotion. At times it felt like the author was just reciting facts. I also would've liked to see her discuss how our culture affects how we handle things, like pressure to succeed, mental health issues, and especially dysfunctional family dynamics.
Overall it's a good book to get a sense of what immigrants and children of immigrants go through.
My Side of the River follows Elizabeth's story as she navigates the ups and down of being a child of immigrants, a homless youth, and a first-gen.
Reading about Elizabeth's life was hard. She did a good job of highlighting the difficulties that both immigrants and children of immigrants face. Her frustration (which many of us who have gone through some of the things she went through feel) was palpable.
I would've liked the book to convey more emotion. At times it felt like the author was just reciting facts. I also would've liked to see her discuss how our culture affects how we handle things, like pressure to succeed, mental health issues, and especially dysfunctional family dynamics.
Overall it's a good book to get a sense of what immigrants and children of immigrants go through.