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When I Think of You by Myah Ariel
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Racism, and Sexual harassment
A Proposal They Can't Refuse by Natalie Caña
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer
Truly, Madly, Deeply by Alexandria Bellefleur
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
The Difference Between Us by Rachel Higginson
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a quick, funny and romantic read! I loved the enemies-to-lovers vibes and the banter between FMC & MMC. However, at times I found some of the FMC's dialogue to be a little cringy, especially her constant mention of how she differed from the MMC. 3/5
"Don't be fooled by the long game. When you're serious about a girl you can't make your move too quickly. You get her to care about you first, and fall for you. Then you take her to bed and show her she can live without you" - Ezra Baptiste
"Don't be fooled by the long game. When you're serious about a girl you can't make your move too quickly. You get her to care about you first, and fall for you. Then you take her to bed and show her she can live without you" - Ezra Baptiste
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Death of parent
The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson
emotional
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed reading this however it wasn't amazing. The female main character had big "I'm not like other girls" energy which was kinda annoying at times. Also in this book, there is a big reveal of the identity of a character that has been anonymously messaging the FMC. There was soooo much build-up for this moment throughout the novel but when the time actually came for them to meet it was very rushed and the writing felt lacklustre. Overall this was a cute YA read but not something that I would pick up again.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
The Fake Dating War by Sookh Kaur
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
First off I want to say thank you to the author for providing me with an e-arc of this book!
The Fake Dating War is filled with sweet romantic moments but also hilarious banter! The two main characters Reema & Jake had amazing chemistry, a deep connection and were truly meant to be!
Tropes:
Fake dating
Forced proximity
Office Rivals
Dual Pov
The Fake Dating War is filled with sweet romantic moments but also hilarious banter! The two main characters Reema & Jake had amazing chemistry, a deep connection and were truly meant to be!
Tropes:
Fake dating
Forced proximity
Office Rivals
Dual Pov
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey
Wow, what an interesting and thought-provoking read! The author's main argument is that we deserve rest, simply because we exist, despite what mainstream hustle culture may tell us. Throughout the book, Tricia Hersey uses personal examples and the work of other black scholars to explain why rest is an essential practice. Specifically, she points out how wellness and self-care work must focus on disrupting capitalism, colonialism, white supremacy and other systems of oppression.
informative
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
“We didn’t arrive on earth to be a tool for a capitalistic system, it is not our divine purpose. You are not just born to center your entire existence on work and labour you were born to heal, to grow, to be of service to your self and community, to practice, to experiment, to create to have space, to dream and to create”
Wow, what an interesting and thought-provoking read! The author's main argument is that we deserve rest, simply because we exist, despite what mainstream hustle culture may tell us. Throughout the book, Tricia Hersey uses personal examples and the work of other black scholars to explain why rest is an essential practice. Specifically, she points out how wellness and self-care work must focus on disrupting capitalism, colonialism, white supremacy and other systems of oppression.
After finishing this book, I can confidently say that I have a better understanding of how rest, dreaming and imagination can be used as tools for collective liberation. Rest is Resistance is a book that I believe should be a required reading for everyone! And if you do choose to read this do so as an audiobook, the author narrates it herself and has a very poetic and calming voice.