This book is an even mixture of the adorable and the serious, which is an oddly satisfying quality to see. And, more than anything else, Sara Barnard’s ability to[…]
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Tag: contemporary
A Taxonomy of Love by Rachael Allen : romance and friendship and a bucketload of disappointment
Nothing is wrong with this one, exactly. More of a matter of personal taste. And misplaced expectations. Something just isn’t clicking here. This was a solid case of ‘it’s[…]
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BLOG TOUR! Nice Try, Jane Sinner by Lianne Oelke : reality tv and banter and much, much sass #bless
Hi hi! Today’s a stop for the NICE TRY, JANE SINNER blog tour… which, you know, was the title’s job to announce. #MyBad Maybe it’s because I’m[…]
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Wonder Woman: Warbringer by Leigh Bardugo: powers and islands and feminism
This was certainly epic, superhero-y, and feminist. And, generally speaking, it’s pleasing. I’m pleased. It was fun, and quite a quick read, and it was also funny and interesting[…]
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Goodbye Days by Jeff Zentner: memories and heartbreak and texting
I can’t remember the last time I was such a MESS while reading a book. So, this one was intense? And quite heavy? And a bit depressing? Tears were involved[…]
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I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin : i am as angry as hurricane harvey (and that’s saying a lot)
Well, this is awkward. Why? Because, sadly, this is a case of “it’s totally you, not me.” I did my part. I went into this with an open[…]
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The Sun is Also a Star by Nicola Yoon: the instalove is as heavy as all my books combined #SendHelp
It’s been quite a while since I gave out 1 star rating, huh? Not that I enjoy or miss being sorely disappointed or anything (I really don’t). And[…]
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What I Lost by Alexandra Ballard : i’m quite impressed
WHAT I LOST is that kind of book. The one that manages to take a familiar idea, twist it into something new, unheard of, or unique, all while using the[…]
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When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon : i am madly in love
I may or may not be madly in love with this book. Don’t even try to talk sense in to me. I love it. ALOT. Oh, where do I even[…]
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Things I Should Have Known by Claire LaZebnik : sisters and bowling and ice cream
Consider me very very impressed. Guys, help me out: You know those books that, staring at the cover or reading the synopsis or just from page one, you know they’re[…]
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Wonderful Feels Like This by Sara Lovestam : the title has lied
Hmm. This is certainly interesting. I must say, I’m quite unsure of how I feel about this one. On one hand, it’s a fun, light-hearted story of standing out with[…]
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