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326 reviews

Kindred by Octavia E. Butler

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dark emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

can’t bring myself to write a full detailed review because i still break out into a sweat when i think about this story for too long. it was so intense and i have never read anything like it… wow.

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thank you you for recommending it @menage_a_livre <3
A Deal with the Bossy Devil by Kyra Parsi

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.5

this book was hilarious. rai and adrien’s banter made me giggle so much. it was so refreshing to see an enemies-to-lovers romance have characters that genuinely hated one another. they were after each other’s jugular and it was so entertaining. the slow burn romance was written so well too.
The Situationship by Abby Jimenez

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

really wish this was longer!!!! these two could’ve definitely been one of her best couples to date.
Let Your Hearts Be Light by Fae Quin

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

4.0

i love a good holiday romcom. and i love how cliche and sickeningly adorable this one was. there’s the loner and grumpy single dad who hates how happy and sunny the other single dad is and they both how stupid names: baxter and paxton. there’s the kids meddling to make their dads become friends but the dads end up falling in love. there’s the sneaking around behind the kids’ backs but in reality the kids know. there’s one of the dads owning a struggling small business and the other dad stepping in to save the day. there’s the small town coming together to help with everything too and celebrates their love. and most importantly, there’s the cute ass sassy diva dog.
I'll Pray for You: And Other Outrageous Things Said to Disabled People by Hannah Setzer

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funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

5.0

i need time to think to properly review this. as a disabled woman, i found strength for myself in hearing about her own journey through and away from ableism. so many parts of this were also really funny, which was a good breather from the heavier topics, very much appreciated.
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Let them call you witch, as they do any woman who professes power.

i guess i should note that i’ve never read macbeth so i can’t really say how much this story is influenced by the original play and its characters. and honestly, i don’t know how to rate this. i didn’t love this book but i also didn’t hate it. it was interesting which is why it kept me entertained for the most part. i’ll always enjoy reading stories that have female rage in gothic settings.
Time to Shine by Rachel Reid

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

3.0

this was a cute and cozy read, perfect for the holidays!
All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson

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emotional inspiring reflective medium-paced

5.0

You sometimes don’t know you exist until you realize someone like you existed before.

i am not black or queer but i am disabled so i somewhat understood the feelings of not fitting in growing up and i empathized heavily with his feelings on that matter. but i still acknowledged that my hardships were nowhere near the same as his. so yeah, i don’t really know what else to say other than i was completely moved by this phenomenal book. i really think everyone should read this at least once in their life! it’s on the banned books list for a reason.
Set the Record Straight by Hannah Bonam-Young

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

such a fun, quick and easy sapphic holiday read! this has bi-awakening, adhd, and autism representation. clara and evan were so cute and i loved how they were childhood best friends.
The Long Game by Rachel Reid

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emotional funny lighthearted 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

this was beautiful. a perfect sequel. it hasn’t even been 5 minutes since i finished this book and i already wish i had the ability to erase it from my memory and read it for the first time again.