I was surprised by how funny this book is. I laughed out loud at several points, including when Joey’s sister punches someone out to defend her. It. WI was surprised by how funny this book is. I laughed out loud at several points, including when Joey’s sister punches someone out to defend her. It. Was. Glorious.
And yet, while it’s overall a fairly light story, it packs a few punches too when it comes to conflict. Like I mentioned above, Joey falls very hard and much faster than Kendall when they get together. The way that plays out feels realistic and true to their characters.
Every year around the holiday season, I see people squee about Love, Actually and I’m reminded all over again how much I hate half of it and how meh IEvery year around the holiday season, I see people squee about Love, Actually and I’m reminded all over again how much I hate half of it and how meh I feel about the rest of it. But then I remember Lindy West’s infamous takedown of it and I don’t feel alone. So, you can imagine how thrilled I was when I heard about Shit, Actually: The Definitive, 100% Objective Guide to Modern Cinema. Its recap-style takes on 23 famous films are hilarious and many of the pieces made me laugh until I cried.
The world is a hard place to live in right now because *gestures wildly at everything,* so much so that I’ve had a hard time sticking with any one booThe world is a hard place to live in right now because *gestures wildly at everything,* so much so that I’ve had a hard time sticking with any one book. The Big Tow was my slump buster, drawing me in with the humour and keeping me there with the heart. It distracted me and I’m grateful because that is exactly what I need right now.
Although Morgan and Emilia are both attracted to each other, Morgan is the first to really consider the idea of acting on that attraction. Her damage Although Morgan and Emilia are both attracted to each other, Morgan is the first to really consider the idea of acting on that attraction. Her damage seems to solely come from being left by her former fiancee and I appreciated seeing Morgan’s mental gymnastics as she cartwheels between “I’m totally into the idea of a fun fling� and “I must protect my heart at all costs.� This dichotomy is particularly effective in driving some of the conflict and angst.
As a Canadian, my little ears perk up whenever I hear about an f/f romance that has anything to do with Canada. So, when I saw that Hairpin Curves is As a Canadian, my little ears perk up whenever I hear about an f/f romance that has anything to do with Canada. So, when I saw that Hairpin Curves is a road trip romance that takes the characters from Florida to Quebec, I said “Oh yes, please and thank you!� Although we see very little of them in Canada, I still enjoyed parts of this story because the angst is low, which is my speed these days. However, the conflict hinges on what could be solved by one conversation, which is frustrating.
Overall, this book does a lot of things right. The character work is deep and brilliant, the historical context is plentiful and guides readers along Overall, this book does a lot of things right. The character work is deep and brilliant, the historical context is plentiful and guides readers along even if they know nothing, and the writing is so beautifully done. Like I mentioned above, the overall pace of the story didn’t bother me, just the pace of the romance. If that would have been sped up, this would be a near perfect book for me. I still recommend it, but you need to go into this expecting the slowest of slow burns.
This book is an incredible resource that’s already helped me in my conversations since reading it. If anyone is looking for a way to step up their conThis book is an incredible resource that’s already helped me in my conversations since reading it. If anyone is looking for a way to step up their conversations about race, taking them beyond surface level, I highly recommend it. It will equip you with a better understanding of the various systems of oppression currently in place so you’ll not only be able to say “that’s racist,� you’ll also understand and be able to explain why, and do the work of being an accomplice.
Before this year, I didn’t pay attention to YA fiction releases. Frankly, I didn’t think they would speak to me, since I haven’t been part of the targBefore this year, I didn’t pay attention to YA fiction releases. Frankly, I didn’t think they would speak to me, since I haven’t been part of the target demographic in more than 20 years. After having spectacular luck with The Mermaid, The Witch, and the Sea, You Should See Me in a Crown, and now Girl, Serpent, Thorn, I am here to eat my words because these three are some of the best books I’ve read all year.
For a shorter romance, this one packs a punch. There’s quite a bit of angst, since Drew is excited to rekindle their friendship and Blake doesn’t wantFor a shorter romance, this one packs a punch. There’s quite a bit of angst, since Drew is excited to rekindle their friendship and Blake doesn’t want that at all. The chapters are quite short and paced well, so things move along quickly. However, if it had been a bit longer and the story had had more room to breathe, I think this would have been phenomenal.
Because this book depends heavily on a concept, it spends a lot of the first third ensuring that readers understand how the world works. Although a loBecause this book depends heavily on a concept, it spends a lot of the first third ensuring that readers understand how the world works. Although a lot of that information was delivered through conversations between Morgan and Jane, it still came across as kind of info-dumpy to me. I actually almost bailed on this book, but I’m glad that I didn’t. Once we get past that and Jane and Morgan hit the road, the pace picks up and it turns into a really sweet, fun read.
Flavor of the Month is paced well, I enjoyed the smalltown setting, and the story worked beautifully for me. I was so afraid I knew what the crisis waFlavor of the Month is paced well, I enjoyed the smalltown setting, and the story worked beautifully for me. I was so afraid I knew what the crisis was going to be and I was completely wrong! I love it when my predictions are wrong, because it means that an author has managed to keep me on my toes, so extra props for this one.
I like Tereze’s writing style. I found this book very easy to get into and it was hard to put down, even when I was frustrated with Lydia or Ryann. AnI like Tereze’s writing style. I found this book very easy to get into and it was hard to put down, even when I was frustrated with Lydia or Ryann. And while this book deals with some tough subject matter, it never felt overwhelming for me.
Apt 103 is a little unusual because it’s told in the second person, present tense. This means we get lines like “You see more of her. On purpose. By aApt 103 is a little unusual because it’s told in the second person, present tense. This means we get lines like “You see more of her. On purpose. By accident. You say nothing.� So, we get Logan’s perspective and it’s as if the reader is Logan. I wasn’t sure if I would like that, but it was pretty easy to get used to after the first few pages.
When I picked this up, I wanted a comfort read and I was delighted that Dare to Love so perfectly delivered! I especially fell for these characters anWhen I picked this up, I wanted a comfort read and I was delighted that Dare to Love so perfectly delivered! I especially fell for these characters and their stories. I blew through the book in two days and was sad when it was over.
Carsen Taite is the only romantic suspense author I read religiously, so you can imagine my surprise when I heard she was doing a contemporary trilogyCarsen Taite is the only romantic suspense author I read religiously, so you can imagine my surprise when I heard she was doing a contemporary trilogy. And friends, this one is excellent! If you read my review for Practice Makes Perfect, you know I had a couple of niggles with that book. That was not at all the case this time.
Out of Practice is a perfect beach read because it’s sexy and breezy. There’s something effortless about Abby and Roxanne’s relationship, even with its occasional challenges, and I loved that I never doubted that they were right for each other.
I found both characters hard to connect with at first because they’re deeply insecure and run themselves down a lot. Neither woman can see how amazingI found both characters hard to connect with at first because they’re deeply insecure and run themselves down a lot. Neither woman can see how amazing she is, even though that was all the other could think about her. However, I’m glad that they’re both insecure, because it keeps them on equal footing. Did it lead to Natalie being kind of a jerk to Eden? Sure. But they both came around and it was lovely to see them each accept the other’s perception of them.
Awkward, Black, queer girl finding love while trying to become prom queen? Oh yes, please. This book totally delivered because I adore Liz Lighty, herAwkward, Black, queer girl finding love while trying to become prom queen? Oh yes, please. This book totally delivered because I adore Liz Lighty, her journey, and how everything turns out for her.
I love Cameron’s books, because I can depend on them to have: - Fun characters - Excellent chemistry and sexy times - Zero angst
Bring Her On delivers on I love Cameron’s books, because I can depend on them to have: - Fun characters - Excellent chemistry and sexy times - Zero angst
Bring Her On delivers on all three counts! Plus, it has the same level of antagonism between the leads that I enjoyed in Anyone but You, but with new characters I could fall in love with.
Brooklyn Summer has a breezy tone. The chemistry between Kellen and Ashleigh is also excellent and they have some super steamy sex scenes (you know, iBrooklyn Summer has a breezy tone. The chemistry between Kellen and Ashleigh is also excellent and they have some super steamy sex scenes (you know, if you’re on the lookout for that kind of thing�).
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