Litsy

Then I came home to book mail 🙌🏽📚📚📚

Lynnsoprano The not getting murdered guide is so much fun! 2d

Ddzmini @Lynnsoprano I can‘t wait to read it but I started a series by R. A. Salvatore so as soon as I‘m done with those I‘m reading it 🙌🏽 2d

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EverydayImReading

Anita de Monte Laughs Last: A Novel | Xochitl Gonzalez

so-so

I listened to this on audible. It was loud and had a lot of extreme language. I almost gave up as I found it too stressful to listen to because of that. The jumping timelines also made me dizzy. However I‘m glad I persevered as it finally came together and the message and theme was ultimately great. However it did take a very long time to get to the point. Judge for yourselves.

Cathythoughts Great review 👍🏻❤️ 3d

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Hooked_on_books

Anita de Monte Laughs Last: A Novel | Xochitl Gonzalez

pick

Weaving together art history student Raquel‘s story in the 90s with artist Anita‘s starting in the 80s, this book explores art, gatekeeping, misogyny, and more with vibrant characters. Overall really good, though I have small quibbles. Anita is based on Ana Mendieta, and I feel like with this Gonzalez has given Ana the final word, which I love.

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Texreader

Beasts of a Little Land: A Novel | Juhea Kim

I just read this book last month for #SouthKorea for #foodandlit, a harsh look at Korea before and after World War II and the relationship of the two Koreas from the eyes of courtesans. The ebook is currently on sale

slategreyskies Just picked up a copy. Thanks! 2w

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Ravenpuff

The Davenports | Krystal Marquis

so-so

YA rom following the Davenport girls, 1 of the few wealthy black families, & their friends‘ love stories in 1910 USA. They will fall in love w/ the men they aren‘t supposed to. How will they tell their parents?

⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had high hopes 4 this book. It ended up being mostly boring. I didn‘t like most of the characters for most of the book. The girls‘ character arcs tho are great examples for how arcs should be in books. I also liked the diversity.

bookandbedandtea I'm 1/3 into this and I'm bored. Haven't decided if I'm going to push through. I had high hopes for this! 2w

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Hooked_on_books

To Shape a Dragon's Breath | Moniquill Blackgoose

pick

This book was a mixed bag for me. On one hand, is has good characters, lovable dragons, and an infuriatingly realistic depiction of racism. On the other hand, I felt like the story was a little lacking and not terribly original and the naming of things was very distracting (it‘s an odd mix of the same words we use, slightly tweaked words like Anglish, and completely different ones for existing things). Between pick and so-so.

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Librarybelle I like the cover! 2w

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TheDaysGoBy

The Last Dreamwalker | Rita Woods

pick

Just finished this one up during lunch today. It was interesting. I do think there were some missed opportunities but I thought the story was unique

#litsylovereads

dabbe 🖤🐾🖤 2w

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bookandbedandtea

The Davenports | Krystal Marquis

Started this last night. I 💛 that cover! 🤩

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lil1inblue

Anita de Monte Laughs Last: A Novel | Xochitl Gonzalez

1. Watching the eclipse in a little bit if the clouds cooperate.
2. I am a beverage goblin, so I usually have 3 different beverages going at once. Gummy nerds are my current treat of choice.
3. With a bookmark. If that's not handy, I'll use any paper that's nearby.
4. Today I'm starting Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez. #litsymademedoit

#motivationalmonday