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Once Smitten, Twice Shy by Chloe Liese
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you so much to Berkley Romance, NetGalley and Chloe Liese for giving me an eARC of this book.
I’m such a Chloe fan and though I’m new to the world of the Wilmot sisters, I am so tremendously excited to read the other books if they’re anything like this one. I have no proper words to express how much I revelled in this love story. As a chronically ill young woman who has often worried about feeling like too much and undesirable, these tender stories remind me that disability doesn’t exclude us from a love that feels safe, tender and worth the inconveniences.
I love the juxtaposition of someone so bubbly and outspoken like Juliet with someone so quiet and pensive like Will as he tries to get out of his shell and be the man for her. Major swooning. Also sue me but I’m soooo glad thatthere was a HEA because I really didn’t need any miscommunication or third act breakups. I just wanted to escape and I’m glad I did.
I was up at 3 am reading and giggling, and I’m ASEXUAL! Chloe did her big one, as usual.
I’m such a Chloe fan and though I’m new to the world of the Wilmot sisters, I am so tremendously excited to read the other books if they’re anything like this one. I have no proper words to express how much I revelled in this love story. As a chronically ill young woman who has often worried about feeling like too much and undesirable, these tender stories remind me that disability doesn’t exclude us from a love that feels safe, tender and worth the inconveniences.
I love the juxtaposition of someone so bubbly and outspoken like Juliet with someone so quiet and pensive like Will as he tries to get out of his shell and be the man for her. Major swooning. Also sue me but I’m soooo glad that
I was up at 3 am reading and giggling, and I’m ASEXUAL! Chloe did her big one, as usual.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Chronic illness
Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist by Liz Pelly
informative
5.0
Liz Pelly has gone into such detail to fully discuss and expose the hidden agendas of one of the biggest music streaming companies in the world. As a Spotify user and a lover of music myself, I was so intrigued by all the information she presented and I am definitely more conscious about how I stream my music and contribute to a system that has for years allegedly brought detriment to the livelihoods of so many artistes and musicians.
Under The Mistletoe With You by Lizzie Huxley-Jones
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
Christopher and Nash’s love story is such an important one in queer romance. A bisexual man and a gay man falling in love, with one being trans isn’t a story we often get, and I’m glad this one did it so well. They were so tender with each other in a way that I long for as a chronically ill person, without illness being the main focus of it all.
All of Chris’ friends and family brought the story so much humour too. Shaz, Kit, Haf, Ambrose and Laurel (I hope I spelled these right because I listened to the audiobook) are so frigging funny. The book would’ve been incomplete without all their input. Such a lovely Christmas read.
My only issue was Nash's avoidance in telling Chris he was leaving because that could’ve avoided some of the heartache.
All of Chris’ friends and family brought the story so much humour too. Shaz, Kit, Haf, Ambrose and Laurel (I hope I spelled these right because I listened to the audiobook) are so frigging funny. The book would’ve been incomplete without all their input. Such a lovely Christmas read.
My only issue was
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, and Sexual content
Minor: Outing
The Shivering by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
At the Bottom of the River by Jamaica Kincaid
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 25%.
I have no idea what I’m reading and I’m already in a slump. I’ll try it Shia another time.
The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House by Audre Lorde
informative
reflective
5.0
The 1619 Project: Born on the Water by Nikole Hannah-Jones, Renée Watson
challenging
emotional
inspiring
5.0
Shatter Girl by Shay Miranda
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I fell in love with Jude and Aubrey instantly. Some parts of the plot felt a little confusing but relationship was so fun and beautiful, which is why the ending stung so much (and felt a little sudden)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Sexism, Terminal illness, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Murder