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Loveless by Alice Oseman
5.0
Beautiful and diverse characters. Wonderful plot. This book made me feel seen and not alone.
Ghost Wood Song by Erica Waters
5.0
Beautiful writing and a very nice atmosphere. I liked all the characters and the relationships between them. The mystery is so well done. Full of heavy topics tho, such as sa, domestic abuse, substance abuse etc. 9.5/10
Paper Planes by Jennie Wood
2.0
One of the most confusing books I've ever read.
The good: i liked the art style. Cricket (side-character with way too little impact on the story) was my favorite because she was a genuinely cool, funny and considerate person and i wish more would have happened with her. I also liked how diverse the characters were (bipoc and queer) (and even a romanian character which probably no one cares about but i do cuz hey that's me). I also liked how passionate Dylan was, about Leighton and about becoming an astronaut.
The bad: this book has dual POV (Leighton and Dylan) and the scenes would way too often switch from present to past which made it hard for me to understand what's going on. I also felt like some of the flashbacks were unnecessary and weren't 100% chronological. The ages of the characters make no sense. All the action happened before they got in highschool which makes them 14 at most. They were sent to a summer camp for troubled kids because they had a car accident after Dylan stole a car because they ran away after they pushed Mandy (the bully) into the pool who hit her head and lost consciousness temporarily. Besides that, Dylan (who's supposed to be the poor kid) got a permanent tattoo of a rocket on their hand. Also, Leighton being rich feels like such a random trait because it doesn't influence her that much.
The worse: In the present we're shown how Leighton is playing hot and cold with Dylan. In the past, we are shown how they were best friends and how BOTH of them caught feelings for each other. Leighton initiated the first kiss with Dylan. Later on, Leighton takes a picture of them kissing. And suddenly, Leighton ghosts Dylan and goes to a school dance with a random guy she has no feelings for. And now Leighton is asexual. Asexuality is NOT the same as aromanticism. If she truly became aromantic we don't know how and why. And if she truly was asexual, that shouldn't have been a problem for someone who is still in middle school.
The cherry on top: remember Mandy? Stereotypical long blonde haired, blue eyed, pink dress girl bully? The story ends with her in the first day of high school looking very badass (half shaved head, black dress) and being genuinely nice to Dylan for no reason.
The good: i liked the art style. Cricket (side-character with way too little impact on the story) was my favorite because she was a genuinely cool, funny and considerate person and i wish more would have happened with her. I also liked how diverse the characters were (bipoc and queer) (and even a romanian character which probably no one cares about but i do cuz hey that's me). I also liked how passionate Dylan was, about Leighton and about becoming an astronaut.
The bad: this book has dual POV (Leighton and Dylan) and the scenes would way too often switch from present to past which made it hard for me to understand what's going on. I also felt like some of the flashbacks were unnecessary and weren't 100% chronological. The ages of the characters make no sense. All the action happened before they got in highschool which makes them 14 at most. They were sent to a summer camp for troubled kids because they had a car accident after Dylan stole a car because they ran away after they pushed Mandy (the bully) into the pool who hit her head and lost consciousness temporarily. Besides that, Dylan (who's supposed to be the poor kid) got a permanent tattoo of a rocket on their hand. Also, Leighton being rich feels like such a random trait because it doesn't influence her that much.
The worse: In the present we're shown how Leighton is playing hot and cold with Dylan. In the past, we are shown how they were best friends and how BOTH of them caught feelings for each other. Leighton initiated the first kiss with Dylan. Later on, Leighton takes a picture of them kissing. And suddenly, Leighton ghosts Dylan and goes to a school dance with a random guy she has no feelings for. And now Leighton is asexual. Asexuality is NOT the same as aromanticism. If she truly became aromantic we don't know how and why. And if she truly was asexual, that shouldn't have been a problem for someone who is still in middle school.
The cherry on top: remember Mandy? Stereotypical long blonde haired, blue eyed, pink dress girl bully? The story ends with her in the first day of high school looking very badass (half shaved head, black dress) and being genuinely nice to Dylan for no reason.
A Long Time Dead by Samara Breger
4.0
Thanks to Netgalley i received an e-arc in exchange of an honest review.
I think this was overall an enjoyable read. MC Poppy is a sex worker from the 1800's and i really liked the way this was portrayed in a positive light. One day, she becomes the victim of old vampire Cane's attacks and that's how Poppy becomes a vampire herself. Roisin will take her under her wing and they will live and bond together in a secluded place. Later on, Roisin wants to track down Cane so she leaves Poppy with her new found family: the Brood. (This is where i feel like the pacing goes very slow). By the end of the book, there's a very graphic scene of a fight with Cane and the Brood and after lots of tension Cane gets killed and their human friend almost die so they decide to turn her. And in the epilogue we get to see Poppy and Roisin getting engaged.
Pros: • i liked the writing style a lot, very unique
• the horror in this book was just enough to shock you, not too much nor too little (mostly gore/body horror, violence and profanity)
• fav tropes, found family, grumpy x sunshine, pining
• lesbian MC, trans lady side-character, gay male character (just queer vampires in general)
• favorite parts of the book were the beginning and the ending
• the romance was quite nice
• sex scenes were bearable
Cons: • a little too uneventful for my taste
• slow pacing
• plenty of details didn't make sense to me (especially Cane's motivation)
TLDR; enjoyable read, but i can see how it might not be for everyone
I think this was overall an enjoyable read. MC Poppy is a sex worker from the 1800's and i really liked the way this was portrayed in a positive light. One day, she becomes the victim of old vampire Cane's attacks and that's how Poppy becomes a vampire herself. Roisin will take her under her wing and they will live and bond together in a secluded place. Later on, Roisin wants to track down Cane so she leaves Poppy with her new found family: the Brood. (This is where i feel like the pacing goes very slow). By the end of the book, there's a very graphic scene of a fight with Cane and the Brood and after lots of tension Cane gets killed and their human friend almost die so they decide to turn her. And in the epilogue we get to see Poppy and Roisin getting engaged.
Pros: • i liked the writing style a lot, very unique
• the horror in this book was just enough to shock you, not too much nor too little (mostly gore/body horror, violence and profanity)
• fav tropes, found family, grumpy x sunshine, pining
• lesbian MC, trans lady side-character, gay male character (just queer vampires in general)
• favorite parts of the book were the beginning and the ending
• the romance was quite nice
• sex scenes were bearable
Cons: • a little too uneventful for my taste
• slow pacing
• plenty of details didn't make sense to me (especially Cane's motivation)
TLDR; enjoyable read, but i can see how it might not be for everyone
We Are Totally Normal by Naomi Kanakia
1.0
No kind of love in this book (romantic, platonic). No build up to the MC relationships. Very underwhelming. Most characters are toxic and i couldn't connect to any. Didn't like the writing style either. Too much confusion. Nothing interesting happens in this book.
Laura Dean Keeps Breaking Up with Me by Mariko Tamaki
2.0
Rating is low cuz there are several things that dont make sense to me:
1. What does freddy even like about laura? The make out sessions and thats it?
2. Whats the reason behind laura breaking up besides being cruel? Like, for real. She already fools around with everyone so why the need for break ups?
3. The teen pregnancy thing ruined the book for me. Especially the way it happened. Doodle might be a victim but i do not feel bad for her at all. She even said sth like "seeing u w a person as toxic as laura made it seem ok for me to have sex w this married man" Just no. That's immature and disgusting.
4. I understand doodle's dad being pro-choice but he's kind of too relaxed about this whole situation?? Dude, theres a creep out there who got involved w ur daughter
1. What does freddy even like about laura? The make out sessions and thats it?
2. Whats the reason behind laura breaking up besides being cruel? Like, for real. She already fools around with everyone so why the need for break ups?
3. The teen pregnancy thing ruined the book for me. Especially the way it happened. Doodle might be a victim but i do not feel bad for her at all. She even said sth like "seeing u w a person as toxic as laura made it seem ok for me to have sex w this married man" Just no. That's immature and disgusting.
4. I understand doodle's dad being pro-choice but he's kind of too relaxed about this whole situation?? Dude, theres a creep out there who got involved w ur daughter
In the Care of Magic by Robin Jo Margaret
5.0
Its just that good.
Some bits of descriptions were odd but overall i enjoyed it. It was refreshing to see FWBs portrayed as something loving and with mutual consent. The setting and storyline converge into a beautiful short story. No big thoughts, just cozy vibes.
Some bits of descriptions were odd but overall i enjoyed it. It was refreshing to see FWBs portrayed as something loving and with mutual consent. The setting and storyline converge into a beautiful short story. No big thoughts, just cozy vibes.
Love Like Gilded Bones: A Toll Of Flesh Novella #1 by Cyran Faringray, Cyran Faringray
5.0
This was so creepy, so insane, so sad, so dangerous, so beautiful, so emotional it left me in tears.
The smut was quite odd (didn't last long though), but the rest was just perfection. Definitely not for squeamish ppl
The smut was quite odd (didn't last long though), but the rest was just perfection. Definitely not for squeamish ppl
The Fool, The Lovers, The Devil by Riley Quinn
2.0
DNF at 43.7%
While i really liked Addie's personality and found it relatable I feel like she acts 18 when she's well into her 20s. Also, the way she keeps saying she's straight even after having sex w Marry is off-putting (i feel like the denial is going for too long). I also feel like none of the characters have a life outside of their relationship. The only reason why i had kept reading is because it was easy to read and was waiting for something a little more "shocking" to happen.
While i really liked Addie's personality and found it relatable I feel like she acts 18 when she's well into her 20s. Also, the way she keeps saying she's straight even after having sex w Marry is off-putting (i feel like the denial is going for too long). I also feel like none of the characters have a life outside of their relationship. The only reason why i had kept reading is because it was easy to read and was waiting for something a little more "shocking" to happen.