Litsy

Nightwing Vol.1: Leaping into the Light | Tom Taylor

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Starting to feel like Tom Taylor is the guy you call if you need to inject some light and hope into a superhero storyline. Dick Grayson is generally more cheerful and chatty than other members of the Bat family, but I haven't explored much of Nightwing in Blüdhaven in comics and I'm glad to see a corrupt city cast in Taylor's upbeat 'things can change' framing. Bruno Redondo's art really emphasises the humour, action and heart.
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Robotswithpersonality 2/2 Storygraph insists I've read this before, (surprised I don't remember considering how much fun I had reading it this time) but that was back before I made a habit of following up with future volumes. I will definitely be doing so now! 2w

Robotswithpersonality ⚠️animal abuse, domestic abuse 2w

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Robotswithpersonality

Nightwing Vol.1: Leaping into the Light | Tom Taylor

Ohmagahd she's wearing the slap meme shirt. 😲🤭😆

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Robotswithpersonality

Nightwing Vol.1: Leaping into the Light | Tom Taylor

Pfft. TRUE. 😆

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Robotswithpersonality

Nightwing Vol.1: Leaping into the Light | Tom Taylor

A perfect illustration of the 'aw, puppy!' 😍 face.

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Robotswithpersonality

Nightwing Vol.1: Leaping into the Light | Tom Taylor

While I will forever adore sassy Alfred, supportive guardian Alfred is also a fave. 🥹♥️

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julesG

The Beginning of Everything: A Novel | Jackie Fraser

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Jess is squatting in an empty house when the owner suddenly shows up and she has to run away again. She fears the worst when she returns a few days later, but finds a note from the owner who invites her to stay. They meet, strike a bargain, and Jess helps fixing and furnishing the house. When Gethin moves in, Jess stays as his lodger. Soon it feels like they are more to each other than landlord and lodger, or even good friends. But even though ⬇️

julesG Jess likes to travel light out of necessity, she has a huge load of emotional baggage that she needs to sort through first.

I liked that both MCs are middle-aged and with a bit of life experience under their belts. Both have had rough breakups. Both have had interesting but completely different lives so far. So, do opposites really attract? I found this a hopeful #romance with believable characters and believable problems.⬇️ 2mo

julesG The #audiobook was a delight as the story is set in a Welsh town and I'm a sucker for a well-narrated book with accents. 2mo

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CleverGirl

The Beginning of Everything: A Novel | Jackie Fraser

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I really loved The Bookshop of Second Chances and I wanted to love this but it was…ok? I appreciate that it was allegedly about people in their 40s but they could‘ve been 25 and it wouldn‘t have changed much. I only held out because I thought there was going to be some big reveal about Jess‘s ex. Eh. A lot of dialog. Not much plot. I guess if you want something cozy and sort of nice, here‘s your book. Will I still read her next book? Probably.

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monalyisha

The Beginning of Everything: A Novel | Jackie Fraser

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An imperfect romance novel but one I thoroughly enjoyed. I get the feeling I‘d love Jackie Fraser IRL. Her writing just clicks for me.

Why is it imperfect? It‘s bit of a ridiculous premise. Some suspension of disbelief is required. I think Fraser‘s self-aware and does her best to acknowledge the improbability of the situation. By the book‘s conclusion, there‘s at least one unaddressed loose end - & the end we get is more telling than showing.👇🏻

monalyisha 1/2: HOWEVER, the telling was sort-of required, since one of the protagonist‘s (understandable) weaknesses is her avoidance and reluctance to communicate and share pieces of herself. And it was so refreshing to read about an aging alternative woman! She‘s not your typical romance lead and I love her (and the author) for that. (edited) 3mo

monalyisha 2/2: Her taste in music, movies, and her past spent living on the fringes of society (by choice and by necessity) were all details I haven‘t encountered yet in this genre. There‘s a recognition of class, privilege, and trauma that‘s often skimmed over (especially the first two), which felt true and real. And there‘s a sense of joy and humor that shines through, too. The Welsh setting is icing on the cake. In all, bravo! (edited) 3mo

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