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Out of the Woods by Hannah Bonam-Young
I enjoyed this but not as much as her other work. I think after seeing this couple in Out on a Limb, I just didn't feel like this was the dynamic I was expecting. It was also a bit darker than I expected. There are content warnings for death of a parent, but it's pretty on page as the story goes back and forth from the present and past to show how the maim character was doing around the time her mom died.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Kirby's Lessons for Falling (in Love) by Laura Gao
4.5
I requested this arc because I read Messy Roots by the author and absolutely loved it (also the title is so enticing!). I won't lie I wasn't super into it at the beginning. I'm not huge into astrology so I found Bex a bit annoying. But when we got more into the story and Kirby's life, I really enjoyed it. This book made me cry but in a great way. I think Laura Gao is just incredible at writing about family.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, Alcohol
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Xenophobia
Team Players by Deanna Grey
4.5
Didn't enjoy as much as Outdrawn but still really liked. I think the first half was better than the second. I don't recall what I didn't like, I think the pacing was just a but off. Still looking forward to reading the rest of the authors work
Come Home to My Heart by Riley Redgate
4.75
Content warnings off the top of my head that i will add to later: religious trauma, homophobia, physical abuse, child abuse, outing
This book was so heavy but I really enjoyed it. A bit too many references to modern media got a bit annoying tho. Would still highly recommend if you're in the right headspace despite the content
This book was so heavy but I really enjoyed it. A bit too many references to modern media got a bit annoying tho. Would still highly recommend if you're in the right headspace despite the content
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Homophobia, Physical abuse, Religious bigotry, Outing
The Chromatic Fantasy by H.A.
4.5
I think being prepared before going into this is a must! Not a book you can skip the authors note in lol. As the note says this is an "esoteric trans guy camp bullshit" and I think that sums it up pretty well. There was also a lot more depth to it tho.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Drug use, Gore, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Transphobia, Violence, Blood, Religious bigotry, Alcohol
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug abuse
Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 0%.
Dnfed, didn't like the narrator and couldn't relate to the mc