Started this because I love the tagline ("be gay, solve crime, take naps") and it all sounded fun (and of course it's on my #BookSpinBingo card), but I'm not entirely sure if it's for me. Not sure what's bothering me, just... vibes. I'm cognisant that it's longer than 400 pages, so I might just be getting daunted due to most of my reading being significantly shorter than that. Silly, but it's a thing that does happen to me these days.
pickI 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 ⤵️
pickA story that explores what defines us as “human”. Love in all its forms is at the center of it all.
I didn‘t realize this is a reprint of an earlier publication (pre-popularity). I can see the bones of what will eventually become The House in the Cerulean Sea. The banter is there but some parts were a little disjointed. Overall a great read but please check the trigger warnings.
May #bookspin is complete! @TheAromaofBooks
pickI read this with #QueerBC a while ago and am catching up on reviews. This book dives into second-generation Muslim American experiences, friendship, trauma, and being LGBTQIA in this community. The pacing and character development are well utilized, and the stories shared paint a strong picture. It was distressing that the girls‘ trauma was never addressed, often true in real life. Do read the content warnings. #LGBTQIA #MuslimAmerican
pickStewart‘s epic storytelling and well-developed characters continue in this second book as Lin and Jovis continue to build their understanding of the complicated past that lead us them to this point. Between mysterious powers, morally gray decisions, complicated relationships, an encroaching army, and sinking islands, they have a lot to consider! And that ending was so fun/cute/surprising/exciting! 🤩 #Fantasy #LGBTQIA
pickA fantasy folklore sapphic love story. Set in 1832 on the south shore of NS. About a married selkie and the midwife who delivers her baby. “She held her love in an open hand.” It‘s beautiful. Another great one from @DebinHawaii and #AuldLangSpine @monalyisha
I‘m a little slow with my #ShelfSweeper #4Elizabeth I had a busy week, but I‘m hoping to have a book filled weekend. @Andrew65 @Tove_Reads
pickI was here for the travel and food part of the story, and the characters were sweet. I did not care for the casual sex contest storyline, but given that all of the characters were respectful and open about feelings and intentions, it was handled in the best way it could have been I guess.
Low pick for me- I would recommend reading the blurb before you pick it up.
pickI woke up the other day & thought "i am ready to be hurt again" and immediately started my reread. I remembered the basics but had forgotten so much- and going on Cooper's emotional journey (he's really going through it!!!) was SO GOOD. Will I be brave enough to move on to book 3... where it very much looks like the boys will be going through it again - but this time with Oliver's family being the ones entangled in a murder investigation? TBD.
