so-soI felt so seen in a lot of this book and even though some of the chapters were uncomfortable to read, I could not put this book down because it felt so realistic.
The reason why I gave it a lower rating is due to it sometimes becoming too preachy and I felt that the characters dwelled too much on the same thing.
Overall, a good read!
3.5 ⭐️
Currently reading…
It‘s going well. This is promising to be hilarious, and I‘ve chuckled a few times already. #arc
pickI felt that the book delivered what it was meaning to, which was shed light on privilege and racism in the theather world.
I sometimes felt annoyed by the attitudes displayed by Hugo and Eddie, but it was overall a great read that gave you something to think about.
This being the author's debut novel already has me looking forward to what she will come up with in the future.
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Current audiobook…I‘m really diggin‘ through my never-ending old ARCs 😅
This one has mixed reviews, also, so of course I had to read it!
pickThis was one of the most beautifully written books I've come across lately. I loved the family and all the nostalgia that the book delivered.
This felt like a warm hug. From the family dynamics, the history, the music references. This being the author's first book makes me so hopeful for all the future work we have yet to discover from her.
Highly recommend the audiobook.
LOVED! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Such a great idea to listen to the audiobook for this one. The narration is great and it makes the story so much better!
Having such a great time with it.
pickGreat Black Hope introduces us to Smith, a Black queer man living a great life in NYC until he is arrested for possession in the Hamptons.
This book explores how similar situations can take different turns depending on your class and race. The author does a great job in keeping you interested in the story even though there‘s not much plot.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc
Pub Date: 6/10/25
Current audiobook…This one has mixed reviews, which has me very curious!
I love starting a new book before bed! #arc
pickThis memoir felt very honest to me. Yes, the author had a privilege life, and I‘ve read some reviews that she just comes off as entitled, but that did not take away from the fact that being an alcoholic was ruining her life and her self-esteem.
I applaud her vulnerability and honesty for writing this book during her road to recovery.
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so-soUnofficial translated title: The Blind Lover
It took me so long to finish this one due to its slow pace, but I‘m so glad I took my time with it because it ended up being a good read.
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pickThis was a fantastic memoir! Dr. Glass‘ fight to make sure her and her children had a better chance at life made me tear up a few times.
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Current audiobook…Found this one browsing my library‘s selection, I‘d never heard of this one before.
pickThis very personal collection of essays was a great read! Koul‘s talks about her divorce, sexual assault, how it feels to think you are letting down your parents, among other things.
I loved her writing and how it sometimes felt like I was reading a novel and not someone‘s real life experiences.
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so-soIt‘s a wrap! 🎉🎉 I‘ve officially read all of Benavent‘s backlist and even though this one wasn‘t a favorite, I still enjoyed my time with it.
3.5⭐️
pickI loved this book due to its uniqueness (even though a "Debt Police" sounds terrifying). I liked the pace of it and read about 30% in almost one sitting. It does turn a little bit slow after that, but then it starts to pick up again at around 70%.
I felt the story was well constructed, I loved the author's writing and the final outcome of the story.
Loved!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc Pub Date: 7/15/25
I finally got approved for this ARC and realized that this author wrote Nightcrawling, which I loved last year!
Can‘t wait to read this one 😊 #arc
pickThis story takes place during the four days after a family receives an eviction notice.
Jude is currently unemployed due to the pandemic and trying to figure out what to do when the world is closing in on her. The way that the author was able to convey the restlessness of all the members of the family in such beautiful language made me not want to put this one down.
Loved!
4⭐️ Pub Date: 6/17/25 #arc
bailedThis started so well for me, but I find myself struggling with the current (very long) section that I‘m on. Not enjoying myself anymore, so I‘m bailing on this one 😩
I started this one a few weeks ago and read about 30% and put it down, because I was distracted with other books. Decided to pick it up again last night and I‘m 50% in now and it‘s getting so interesting.
With the political climate the way it is in the US at the moment, a “Debt Police,” does not read so fictional. 😐
#arc
pickThis was beautifully written and told in different POVs across many years.
Twins Drita and Fred were adopted by their mother, Jackie, when they were babies. We follow this family as secrets begin to unfold. The author did an excellent job portraying how identity or the search of it can shape who we become.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc Pub Date: 3/18/25
pickThe power of the re-read! When I first read this book 6 years ago, I was going through a major life shift, and it was a very confusing time. But losing myself in this story, helped.
Picked this up again recently on a whim, at a time when I am again going through a major shift in my life. I already loved this story, but it took on a whole different meaning this time.
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Picked this up again today for a little change of pace from another current read…AAAND this book is getting intense!
pickThis story focuses on Jessica and Linda who have a very unbalanced friendship. Jessica is used to Linda living in her shadow and when she starts to distance herself from her (heavily influenced by her new boyfriend, Mark), Jessica starts to unravel.
I could not put down this book for 2 days and just when I thought that the events were leading me to a disappointing end, the author surprised me.
4⭐️ #arc Pub Date: 4/15/25
pickI love a food industry memoir. And this was a great one! Hannah‘s writing is engaging from the first paragraph and the only thing I found myself skimming were the recipes (some of which I want to make…someday).
In this memoir, Hannah recounts how she fell in love with restaurants, rose through the ranks to become a sommelier, but the industry continuously broke her heart.
Read it!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ #arc Pub Date: 3/25/25
Current audiobook! This is a re-read for me because I never read book 2.
It‘s been nice revisiting this story and these characters ❤️
pickPercy and Joe meet at a college bar and start dissecting a song…We follow them becoming best friends, having a deep attraction to each other but the timing was never right.
They go their separate ways after college, but somehow keep circling back to each other because of music.
Loved the nostalgia on this. Loved their mutual best friend, Zoe.
Read it!
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This just happened… 🥹
pickWhen Netflix announced that one of my favorite book series was getting its own show, I was elated. Then it was announced that there were only going to be 3 seasons (it‘s a 4-book series). I had my doubts, but the author was one of the Executive Producers, so I held on to the hope that they would do a good job…IT WAS A DISASTER!
Fans were not OK with this, and we were very vocal about it…👇🏽
Been slowly reading this one for a few days and I‘m enjoying it, so far.
bailed*Sigh* This was fun until it wasn‘t…The mafia plot introduced on the second half is boring me to tears.
Bailing at 74% 😐 and returning to library since there are other people waiting for it.
pickMy hold for this audiobook came in last night and I consumed it in less than 24 hours!
My heart broke for those innocent children and the horrors they had to live through.
Especially loved how Shari never mentioned her younger siblings‘ names in order to not take away their own narratives.
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pickThis book was parts funny while dealing with a serious subject. I found that this approach taken by the author was the right one.
I loved Nadia and her eagerness to make a difference, while at the same time fighting with her own trauma. I am also glad that everything I thought I had figured out about Sara was way off the mark 😅
The secondary characters were also the right amount of great/complex/messed up to keep you on your toes.
4⭐️
25% check-in: I am loving this!!!! Yes, it‘s utterly ridiculous, but I‘m having so much fun.
Already looked up the 2nd book, but it comes out in June…I‘ll be stalking (🤣🤣) NetGalley for an ARC!
Starting this on my search for a dark romance that completely sucks me in (haven‘t found one yet…Help, Litsy friends!! ❤️)
Will keep you updated! 🤭😅
bailedI‘m not really enjoying this (not that this is a joyful book). I just find that the background information being presented drags on for longer than necessary and I‘m starting to lose focus.
That feeling you get when a new book is kindly sent to you and it looks so good you just want to drop everything and start reading…
Look at this gorgeous cover!❤️❤️ #arc
pickThis was a great read! The story follows three generations of women in an Iranian family. A part of them immigrate to the US, so we are given POVs about their lives and how they are deeply rooted in each other, even when a couple of them have not seen each other in years or met in person.
These women are very privileged and most of the time it made them navigate life without any regard to consequences.
US Pub Date: 3/4
4⭐️ #arc
Trying to get through some library loans and started this last night. I can already tell this is going to be a tough read for me, but I can‘t put it down.
bailedCouldn‘t take any more suffering. Beautiful writing, though.
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