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Definitely Better Now by Ava Robinson

5.0

Wow. This book got me good. It was fascinating to be in Emma's mind as she approached a year of sobriety, a time when she was supposed to be magically all better, but was still struggling in ways. Some of her emotions and thoughts were messy but so real. I loved this book. 

You'll Never Believe Me: A Life of Lies, Second Tries, and Other Stuff I Should Only Tell My Therapist by Kari Ferrell

3.0

I'd never heard of the Hipster Grifter before this. I appreciate how Kari openly shared her wrongdoings, but it all felt very surface level. I, as the reader, did not feel like we got any background on her moticating factors. After reading an article, I also realized how she sugarcoated some of her past actions and left out a lot of things she had done. Which I get - you only have so much room in a book. But - it just felt too shallow. I don't think I'd recommend this as a memoir, though the tea is really good. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

The Favorites by Layne Fargo

4.5

The romance between these 2!! I did get annoyed that they simply could not communicate and share their feelings 

Like Real People Do by E.L. Massey

4.5

such a cute romance!! loved the characters and the plot. epilepsy and service dog use representation, which we need more of 

Unshrinking by Kate Manne

4.25

This book is a great source for anyone looking to unlearn diet culture and learn how to combat fatphobia! the author does a great job of breaking down how and why our society is fatphobic. If you have read a lot of anti diet/fat acceptance books, there is not anything radically new in this one, but I did appreciate Kate's perspectives on things! 

In Deeper Waters by F.T. Lukens

4.0

This is such a good YA! Pirates, a magical prince, merman, kidnapping, adventures! I loved the romance in this and how the main character was dedicated to his love. And the way he was so dedicated to his family! 

Broughtupsy by Christina Cooke

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

This was good, I think? It is not written like anything else I’ve read before. It’s an example of how every person processes grief in a different way. I was intrigued the entire book. Very character drive with lots of memories and flashbacks. 

The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

4.5

This made me sob. This story is so heartbreaking. It’s about family and self. About our pasts catching up with us. 

Housemates by Emma Copley Eisenberg

3.75

We love fat rep!! And it’s so well done in this book. The descriptions of Leah’s body are beautiful, which is so rare for a fat character. The story was a little slow at parts, but i thought the writing was good. While I hated the lack of quotation marks, I enjoyed the perspective the book is written in. 

The Partner Plot by Kristina Forest

4.0

A cute marriage of convenience/second chance romance. Some of the characters’ bickering dialogue annoyed me, but overall I really enjoyed this