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Just as You Are
Just as You Are | Camille Kellogg
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Equal parts witty and steamy, this debut rom-com brings a healthy dose of queerness and a whole lot of spirit to a Pride and Prejudice-inspired enemies-to-lovers romance."Brims with heart, spice, and humor."--Ashley Herring Blake, author of Delilah Green Doesn't Care"The L Word, but better."--TJ Alexander, author of Chef's Kiss"A juicy sapphic romp; sweet, sexy, and tender in all the right ways."--Gabrielle Korn, author of Everybody (Else) Is Perfect The only thing worse than hating your boss? Being attracted to her. Liz Baker and her three roommates work at the Nether Fields, a queer magazine in New York that's on the verge of shutting down--until it's bought at the last minute by two wealthy lesbians. Liz knows she's lucky to still have a paycheck but it's hard to feel grateful with minority investor Daria Fitzgerald slashing budgets, cancelling bagel Fridays, and password protecting the color printer to prevent "frivolous use." When Liz overhears Daria scoffing at her listicles, she knows that it's only a matter of time before her impulsive mouth gets herself fired. But as Liz and Daria wind up having to spend more and more time together, Liz starts to see a softer side to Daria--she's funny, thoughtful, and likes the way Liz's gender presentation varies between butch and femme. Despite the evidence that Liz can't trust her, it's hard to keep hating Daria--and even harder to resist the chemistry between them. This page-turning, sexy, and delightfully funny rom-com celebrates queer culture, chosen family, and falling in love against your better judgment.
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peanutnine
Just as You Are | Camille Kellogg
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I thought this was a really well done retelling of P&P. Enough details were included to connect to the original text, but each character felt fleshed out with a new modern purpose. Lizzie works at a failing queer magazine, which is bought out by the overeager Bailey and her reserved & budget-enforcing friend Darcy. Lizzie wants to do more than write fluff pieces but is angered when Darcy disparages her work. I loved the conversations about ⤵️

peanutnine (cont'd) queer culture/identity and finding your own path #JaneAustenThenAndNow @Crinoline_Laphroaig 3w
Crinoline_Laphroaig @peanutnine sounds really good! 3w
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peanutnine
Just as You Are | Camille Kellogg
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"Everyone knows that when you throw a dinner party for a bunch of lesbians, at least half of them will be vegan."

#FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

It's interesting to see how each P&P retelling incorporates that famous first line. This one is so cheeky, with just a nod to the original. Love it
#JaneAustenThenAndNow @Crinoline_Laphroaig

Clare-Dragonfly Well, I‘m interested! 1mo
Crinoline_Laphroaig That looks like a fun read! 1mo
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Just as You Are | Camille Kellogg
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Another cute rom-com about magazine Nether Fields and four roommates who work there. When the publication is suddenly bought out, Liz is devastated as she has little money and would rather devote her time to writing a novel. But when she falls for Daria (one of the investors) the proverbial love/hate relationship ensues. Funny and fast-paced, the novel is laugh-out-loud at some points. Loved every minute of it!
#NetGalley

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