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Something Borrowed, Something Boo by Shane K. Morton
3.0
Cute story, quick read. Having a couple (who are important to the story) named Evan and Everett is a bit confusing, especially when more isn't done to distinguish the two. Also, it is okay (and necessary) to use contractions in dialogue. There were many instances where the speech felt too formal and out of place which could have been easily solved.
If We Were Us by K.L. Walther
2.0
I wanted to love this...but yikes.
I wanted more for Sage. I left the book without a clear sense of who she was. Unfortunately, though she is a dual protagonist, she is never fully defined outside of her relationship with the boys in the novel.
Charlie's treatment of the women in the novel is horrible. Self loathing and womanizing as a trope for closeted gay characters is off putting.
Speaking of bad tropes, I loved Luke until the end of the novel. The "I can't be with you if you aren't out" trope is harmful and gross. I recognize his agency and what makes him comfortable - but pressuring someone to come out with emotional manipulation is not okay. Coming out is a tough, personal choice and was not presented well in the story. Charlie was far from perfec, but no one deserves that.
I wanted more for Sage. I left the book without a clear sense of who she was. Unfortunately, though she is a dual protagonist, she is never fully defined outside of her relationship with the boys in the novel.
Charlie's treatment of the women in the novel is horrible. Self loathing and womanizing as a trope for closeted gay characters is off putting.
Speaking of bad tropes, I loved Luke until the end of the novel. The "I can't be with you if you aren't out" trope is harmful and gross. I recognize his agency and what makes him comfortable - but pressuring someone to come out with emotional manipulation is not okay. Coming out is a tough, personal choice and was not presented well in the story. Charlie was far from perfec, but no one deserves that.
Arance d'inverno : Una magica storia d'amore by Marie Sexton
5.0
I was afraid this book was going to break my heart! Spent my evening unable to put it down. Really great read that warmed my heart. Perhaps my new favorite Christmas romance.
Freaks and Revelations by Davida Wills Hurwin
1.0
Absolutely not. I wasn't aware this was based on a true story going in. The racism, sexism, and homophobia found in Doug's story is disgusting and unsettling. Sure, maybe this book had potential, but it is difficult to overlook, especially as there was no real exploration of Doug's transformation from Nazi asshole to regular person. And this may seem an oversimplification, but no, absolutely no one, owes forgiveness to someone who commits a hate crime against them. It is not the job of oppressed and marginalized folks to heal the world for assholes like Doug.