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They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera
4.0
OOF. Another one day read.
The title is about both of them dying at the end and guess who was still clinging to the little hope of them NOT dying at the end?? ME
I WAS A FOOL
A FOOLISH FOOL.
But hands down, this was... a very good book. It has very heavy topics, but it does not go fake deep. It's very down-to-earth and doesn't need fancy metaphors to fool us into thinking it's good. You really feel these 2 unfortunate teenagers making a connection, finding love, and life, in their last 24 hours.
The title is about both of them dying at the end and guess who was still clinging to the little hope of them NOT dying at the end?? ME
I WAS A FOOL
A FOOLISH FOOL.
But hands down, this was... a very good book. It has very heavy topics, but it does not go fake deep. It's very down-to-earth and doesn't need fancy metaphors to fool us into thinking it's good. You really feel these 2 unfortunate teenagers making a connection, finding love, and life, in their last 24 hours.
The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
3.0
THIS is the book everyone's been going hog wild about? I am so disappointed. My expectations were too high.
80% of the book I was extremely bored. By the end I only know the names of 3 characters. Neil spent more than half of the book just on about how much he distrusts everyone. I am tired.
It kept me JUST interested enough to keep reading the next books because they're so cheap. Convince me.
80% of the book I was extremely bored. By the end I only know the names of 3 characters. Neil spent more than half of the book just on about how much he distrusts everyone. I am tired.
It kept me JUST interested enough to keep reading the next books because they're so cheap. Convince me.
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
2.0
Absolutely pretentious and not even good. If you're a teenager with ~complicated feelings~ you'll probably like it but I am not and I guess it was okay to read but nothing in here will stay in my memory, absolutely nothing except for jokes about John Green's exchangeable protagonists.
The Raven King by Nora Sakavic
3.0
I am Very divided on this because the first 50% - they were one star content. But then a THING happened, something violent, and now I AM hooked.
Still, I can't give it more than three stars. I did like especially the last 30%, now that Neil is trying to be more honest and maybe I also enjoy the sheer gruesome violence a little - but that doesn't excuse Exy being boring as hell as a sport and the first book AND first half of the second one being mind-numbingly boring
Still, I can't give it more than three stars. I did like especially the last 30%, now that Neil is trying to be more honest and maybe I also enjoy the sheer gruesome violence a little - but that doesn't excuse Exy being boring as hell as a sport and the first book AND first half of the second one being mind-numbingly boring
The King's Men by Nora Sakavic
3.0
Oof. You ALMOST got me to care about these characters. You were so close. But no.
I loved the surprise gays, I wasn't aware this is what was going to happen but that was all that really kept me reading. Somehow, this author thinks over-the-top violence is enough to make a good story.
I loved the surprise gays, I wasn't aware this is what was going to happen but that was all that really kept me reading. Somehow, this author thinks over-the-top violence is enough to make a good story.
The Queen's Rising by Rebecca Ross
4.0
I'm so surprised by how GOOD and entertaining this was.
It was completely full of clichés, Brienna falling for her hot teachr, having some mysterious ability, an animal sidekick, aa mistrusting first-born brother etc.
But it never got boring. The writing was great. Everything was so full of endearing, loving characters. Brienna herself, Cartier, Jourdain, Luc, Sean, the Dowager, Yseult, Merei, I love them all.
I also love the idea of knowledge cloaks having constellations on them while other passions have other cool topics.
It was completely full of clichés, Brienna falling for her hot teachr, having some mysterious ability, an animal sidekick, aa mistrusting first-born brother etc.
But it never got boring. The writing was great. Everything was so full of endearing, loving characters. Brienna herself, Cartier, Jourdain, Luc, Sean, the Dowager, Yseult, Merei, I love them all.
I also love the idea of knowledge cloaks having constellations on them while other passions have other cool topics.
The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzi Lee
4.0
It wasn't the masterpiece I was looking for, with everyone praising it so much. But who am I to complain when there are historical gays and pirates and good messages all around.
Percy is lovely, Felicity... I'd marry Felicity. But Monty, god, he's an insufferable idiot 90% of the book and I KNOW that this is a big ass plot point. He gets better, he wants to improve, etc. BUT that doesn't change the fact he's insufferable!!!! NO.
I still had an amazing time. Especially the history lesson at the end? I loved how that put the whole novel into its respective timeframe and politic frame. A lovely way to learn new things.
Now, as usual when I review queer lit: WHY ARE BI CHARACTERS ALWAYS SEEN AS SEXUALLY OVERACTIVE, why is gay love always so focused on physical needs?
I know part of this is Monty's personality - he's a skirt chaser. And of course Percy and Monty also have a wonderful relationship but that doesn't excuse the numerous mentions of Monty wanting to BANG PERCY AT EVERY MOMENT.
I don't like queer men being reduced to sexual needs like that. Being gay isn't just about wanting dick. And, queer women never get the same treatment (which I'm kinda glad about because I WOULDN'T WANT TO READ THAT EITHER).
Percy is lovely, Felicity... I'd marry Felicity. But Monty, god, he's an insufferable idiot 90% of the book and I KNOW that this is a big ass plot point. He gets better, he wants to improve, etc. BUT that doesn't change the fact he's insufferable!!!! NO.
I still had an amazing time. Especially the history lesson at the end? I loved how that put the whole novel into its respective timeframe and politic frame. A lovely way to learn new things.
Now, as usual when I review queer lit: WHY ARE BI CHARACTERS ALWAYS SEEN AS SEXUALLY OVERACTIVE, why is gay love always so focused on physical needs?
I know part of this is Monty's personality - he's a skirt chaser. And of course Percy and Monty also have a wonderful relationship but that doesn't excuse the numerous mentions of Monty wanting to BANG PERCY AT EVERY MOMENT.
I don't like queer men being reduced to sexual needs like that. Being gay isn't just about wanting dick. And, queer women never get the same treatment (which I'm kinda glad about because I WOULDN'T WANT TO READ THAT EITHER).
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
4.0
I was lent this by a friend who really seemed to like it. So yes, I liked it too!
The usual things apply: Can't stand the protagonist because most of the time she was just being a bitch to everyone around her. But in general, I do love the cast, I loved seeing more of Simon and Bram and it was a good experience. I also would want to kiss Abby at prom.
I'm so glad the whole 'haha girls making out is so hot, it's ok as long as it's gay' thing was mentioned - that shit bothers me so much in real life.
Yes, well, a good sequel, and funnily enough, I read this in one sitting on the same day I finished A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and THAT author was mentioned in the acknowledgements of this one. Funny coincidence, but alas, the queer author community isn't THAT big I'm assuming.
The usual things apply: Can't stand the protagonist because most of the time she was just being a bitch to everyone around her. But in general, I do love the cast, I loved seeing more of Simon and Bram and it was a good experience. I also would want to kiss Abby at prom.
I'm so glad the whole 'haha girls making out is so hot, it's ok as long as it's gay' thing was mentioned - that shit bothers me so much in real life.
Yes, well, a good sequel, and funnily enough, I read this in one sitting on the same day I finished A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue, and THAT author was mentioned in the acknowledgements of this one. Funny coincidence, but alas, the queer author community isn't THAT big I'm assuming.
Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling
4.0
I am. shook. And I am not completely sure why I'm not giving it 5 stars? It' like 4.5 stars to me, I loved this so much. Shooketh.
So many horrible, scarring things happening. I know there are more books but I LOVED the ending. If it just ends like this I will be fine. No more deaths, no more losses. Just me and my two happy boys.
Sadly, I can't really remember the first half because I took a 2 month break and that was too long.
So many horrible, scarring things happening. I know there are more books but I LOVED the ending. If it just ends like this I will be fine. No more deaths, no more losses. Just me and my two happy boys.
Sadly, I can't really remember the first half because I took a 2 month break and that was too long.