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I've never read this but hockey rival romance adaptation sounds fun

And I wonder what the sound of a heart breaking might be. And I think it might be quiet, unperceptively so, and not dramatic at all. Like the sound of an exhausted swallow falling gently to earth.

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I‘ve missed you, he says. In my chest, the sound of an exhausted swallow falling gently to earth.

Sweet, romantic, fun, realistic drama, insecurities, friends getting in the way. Or, I should say, people who pretend to be friends.

I love good YA.

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I really loved this one. The magic system was really interesting and complex. I also enjoyed the character growth and all the twists and turns as the story unfolded. Navigating family responsibilities and personal relationships can be complicated, and the author did a great job depicting that. There are definite parallels to real-world issues and politics. I was pleased with the vibe at the end. And I love this cover art!

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#RiseUpReads September 2025

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

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Content warnings: death, violence, grief, dysphoria, colonization, gun violence, slavery, transphobia, alcoholism

A bit preachy at times, & the ending was unsatisfactory for me. I don't need things tied up with a pretty bow, but I didn't love where this one ended. I did like how the title was tied into the narrative (to say more would be spoiler-y).

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#RiseUpReads September 2025

The Wicked Bargain by Gabe Cole Novoa

Read at your own pace. There will be a discussion posted on Litsy at the end of the month.

Please tag me in your posts & use #riseupreads
If you're not currently tagged & would like to be, let me know.

Content warnings: death, violence, grief, dysphoria, colonization, gun violence, slavery, transphobia, alcoholism

This was such a good read! I immediately put the first book on my To Read-List. It was spooky, with a lot of spookiness coming from how people are treated (e.g. reality). I never knew where the story was really going and yes, I had a soft spot for Derek. I think I'm into anti-capitalist satire.

#QueerBC @PuddleJumper

Stirring poems about
black and queer experience.
Breathtaking language.

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