so-soA coming-out story set in the 1950s; there were a lot of sub plots which served no purpose whatsoever so that bummed me out!
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so-soA coming-out story set in the 1950s; there were a lot of sub plots which served no purpose whatsoever so that bummed me out!
Finished the tagged book while I waited in line for the Sainte-Chapelle security screening. I thought it was gonna be delightful, but it ended up being more heartwrenching with a SIDE of delight. What a great story about learning how to treat people right and accept that you deserve good treatment, too.
And OOF, the CHAPEL. I haven‘t taken tons of photos in Paris because I‘m too busy doing stuff, but I took a ton in here.
pickI liked Dorothy Gentleman. She's a future Miss Marple. Loves knitting and solving crimes.
I'm really looking forward to the next book in the series.
#SeriesLove2025 @Andrew65 @TheSpineView
This book came at me as sort of a surprise. A co-worker was reading it and mentioned that she thought I might like it. I had never heard of it before, but as soon as I started reading it I was hooked! Definitely helped cure some religious trauma, which I was not expecting! This book is phenomenal! If you have ever felt like an outsider, and especially if you have ever been a queer kid growing up in a super religious family - this book is for you!
So, I didn‘t sleep on the plane, then I walked all the way to Le Marais, toured the Museé Carnavalet, and walked back. That only left me time for 15% of YIELD UNDER GREAT PERSUASION before I passed out, but that 15% makes me think this is gonna be DELIGHTFUL. I shall make up the time tonight, alongside my excellent (and cheap!) baguette sandwich and the second cheapest wine my new favourite grocery store had. It‘s actually pretty good.
so-soI stuck with this because the audiobook narrator was really good. If I was reading this, I would have given up.
The first few chapters were rough. It was clumsy and awkward. Lots of concepts which weren't fully explained. World building in general was poor.
In general the plot was predictable but that wasn't the point. This is a bodyguard slow burn romance in fantasy clothing. I wanted a political fantasy with a romance subplot.
Last morning reading alongside this lopsided cutie before I go to France! I‘d be a lot more excited if my Airbnb host, who insists on meeting guests instead of using a lockbox, would respond to me. As it is, I‘m stressed and angry and very much hoping I don‘t need to call on Airbnb‘s insurance policies to find another place on the quick. We‘ll see if I can concentrate well enough to tackle another chunk of this excellent novella.
I didn't get to all the books I wanted to read for the #TransRightsReadathon but I've got a few more I hope to read / finish in April.
March wrap-up! I finished 8 books this month, including 3 new releases, 2 #botm picks, and a short story collection.
🥇We Could Be Rats
🥈Tender is the Flesh
🥉Project Hail Mary
