This book is classic Sophie Gonzales: strong characters, queer joy, and just plain old good writing. I haven’t liked one of her books this much since This book is classic Sophie Gonzales: strong characters, queer joy, and just plain old good writing. I haven’t liked one of her books this much since Perfect on Paper....more
Really character driven, which was fun. I smiled at the group of characters being true to themselves and wanted good things for them. Really good on aReally character driven, which was fun. I smiled at the group of characters being true to themselves and wanted good things for them. Really good on audio!...more
What am I supposed to do, not read and lol the whole way through a second Vera book, even if it’s some well trod territory? So sorry, I just can’t do What am I supposed to do, not read and lol the whole way through a second Vera book, even if it’s some well trod territory? So sorry, I just can’t do that....more
The first half was intriguing and the second half was boring. The best parts are talking about writer’s rooms which it sounds like the author does (foThe first half was intriguing and the second half was boring. The best parts are talking about writer’s rooms which it sounds like the author does (for Maureen goo and Emily Henry!)....more
Crazy Rich Asians, but make it "Eat the Rich". The ending was a bit too tidy, but it was a fun ride!Crazy Rich Asians, but make it "Eat the Rich". The ending was a bit too tidy, but it was a fun ride!...more
Fine, but I was hoping for more. I loved the rooommate scenes, but kept forgetting who Jan especially was (besides figuring he was "the other one") anFine, but I was hoping for more. I loved the rooommate scenes, but kept forgetting who Jan especially was (besides figuring he was "the other one") and I realllly didn't like Henry. (view spoiler)[There's tons of guys in their late 20s who are still figuring themselves out and not been in relationships but I was not really rooting for him to get his life together, especially when Oliver is out here doing all the work and emotional labor and seeing himself out. (hide spoiler)]...more
I was so excited for this one, but ultimately it was less Six of Crows and more Twilight. Also, that ending/cliff hanger knocks a star off for me. I kI was so excited for this one, but ultimately it was less Six of Crows and more Twilight. Also, that ending/cliff hanger knocks a star off for me. I knew it is a planned duology but the ending is just reallll gonzo....more
Abby! This was very fun! I relate very hard with Maddy and would have read even more of her story. I liked this one so much more than Yours Truly! EndAbby! This was very fun! I relate very hard with Maddy and would have read even more of her story. I liked this one so much more than Yours Truly! Ending was a little quick, but still enjoyed this one quite a bit....more
I was a bit worried in the middle of this one that I had solved the case, but rest assured, I am still not good at solving fictional mysteries before I was a bit worried in the middle of this one that I had solved the case, but rest assured, I am still not good at solving fictional mysteries before Stevie does. Also, this one ends on a bit more of a cliffhanger which is bad because I do not like dangling plot but is good because it means ole Mo Johnson will be back at it with the white vans with a book 6 and I will obviously also return.
Also, if you are into ~*~fAlL ViBeS~*~ you will like this one because it was so late fall descriptive that I literally started feeling like I was getting seasonal depression (in a good way for all your basics out there). ...more
This is like, the definition of 3.5 stars. I read this every chance I got and in about two days and was fun! A bit more predictable than Hazelwood's fThis is like, the definition of 3.5 stars. I read this every chance I got and in about two days and was fun! A bit more predictable than Hazelwood's first, but with a fun little mystery thrown in....more
Emily Henry just gets better and better! I loved that this one took a fresh approach to a love story (if you're the Parker Posey and not the Meg Ryan Emily Henry just gets better and better! I loved that this one took a fresh approach to a love story (if you're the Parker Posey and not the Meg Ryan in the love story, what does that look like for you?). I also loved how aware of tropes this one was and it is so funny without being like over-the-top unbelievable funny. It's like, surprising funny which is the best written kind, imho. And I haven't even talked about the great sister storyline in this one of a sister who has kids and one who doesn't want kids! It's a great read and I can't say enough good things about it. I tore through it in two days!...more
3.5 stars. I liked that Kinsella gets back to what I love her best for (20somethings who are kind of weirdo quirky ladies finding their way in the wor3.5 stars. I liked that Kinsella gets back to what I love her best for (20somethings who are kind of weirdo quirky ladies finding their way in the world and also maybe finding a dude who is cool), but this one spent a lot of time on set up and less time on pay off part of the plot for my liking. That being said: really fun, not mad I read it....more
I wasn't sure about this at first, but I'm really happy I stuck with it!I wasn't sure about this at first, but I'm really happy I stuck with it!...more
I kind of wish I hadn't known about the pitch of this book (Gilmore Girls meets something by way of Sarah Dessen) because I think it got my expectatioI kind of wish I hadn't known about the pitch of this book (Gilmore Girls meets something by way of Sarah Dessen) because I think it got my expectations too high. That being said, I think this would be a fun summer read that would be easy to give out to high schoolers or back from college girls....more
This didn't feel as tight as Anderson's first, both in terms of the mystery (could anyone have figure this out on their own?) and things that were lefThis didn't feel as tight as Anderson's first, both in terms of the mystery (could anyone have figure this out on their own?) and things that were left without answers (without giving anything away, Brandon and Leigh's futures), but I have to hope that this is mostly because Anderson plans to continue with these characters in the future and I just have to be patient. Overall, the writing and story were good enough that I shirked most things to read instead and if that's not a win, I don't know what is....more
I couldn't get past how teens don't talk like this. I could see too much of the heavy lifting behind the storytelling for this to really work for me.I couldn't get past how teens don't talk like this. I could see too much of the heavy lifting behind the storytelling for this to really work for me....more
My least favorite Emery Lord book, but only because it's not my kind of story. Personally, not for me but professionally, I can appreciate how this stMy least favorite Emery Lord book, but only because it's not my kind of story. Personally, not for me but professionally, I can appreciate how this story could hit the spot for certain readers....more
Not my usual kind of book, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Dialogue was a little rough at times, but I was taken with the characters and liked the plot Not my usual kind of book, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Dialogue was a little rough at times, but I was taken with the characters and liked the plot once it got going. A good early career book from an author to watch. Kind of reminded me of Vigilante Poets of Selwyn Academy, so could be a good read alike....more
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