This was bizarrely compelling and the characters were so vividly drawn it was almost painful. The writer’s very specific style isn’t necessarily for mThis was bizarrely compelling and the characters were so vividly drawn it was almost painful. The writer’s very specific style isn’t necessarily for me, and in places got in the way of the narrative for me, but I was completely sucked into this book while I read it, despite the lack of chapters, paragraphs or any kind of line breaks....more
I really did not expect to love this, because it’s something I wouldn’t pick up if I hadn’t been assigned it to read by work. I have almost nothing inI really did not expect to love this, because it’s something I wouldn’t pick up if I hadn’t been assigned it to read by work. I have almost nothing in common with any of the characters. But I was absolutely drawn in by this, I think thanks to Katie Yee’s stunning, gorgeous writing. What a book....more
I had fun! More of Ali Hazelwood’s specific brand of nonsense that I enjoy a lot.
I should enjoy her heroes� specific brand of being utterly obsessed wI had fun! More of Ali Hazelwood’s specific brand of nonsense that I enjoy a lot.
I should enjoy her heroes� specific brand of being utterly obsessed with their heroines less, like, on paper I kind of love how much they love them, in reality it would absolutely end in him wearing a suit made of her skin.
ANYWAY, this is fun, everyone grows as people, there’s some mild kink which I won’t overshare about but there’s lots of solidly-written sex, although dacryphilia will never be my thing, thanks....more
Probably more like 3.5 and I have some quibbles with the language used vs the faux-historical setting, but I loved the characters and the general nonsProbably more like 3.5 and I have some quibbles with the language used vs the faux-historical setting, but I loved the characters and the general nonsense fun vibe, so I shan’t complain too much....more
Absolutely terrifying, proper shudder-inducingly scary. Viscerally upsetting on multiple levels (emphasis on the viscera). It shivers with a righteousAbsolutely terrifying, proper shudder-inducingly scary. Viscerally upsetting on multiple levels (emphasis on the viscera). It shivers with a righteous fury and yet manages to be thoughtful, touching and even passingly funny. And the worst part of course is that it’s based in the real anti-Asian sentiment sparked in 2020. This is a really stunning book that I would urge everyone to read if you think you can stomach it....more
Oh, I adored this so much. Deep and dense and clever, where nothing comes easily and every gain must be fought for, this was interesting and thoughtfuOh, I adored this so much. Deep and dense and clever, where nothing comes easily and every gain must be fought for, this was interesting and thoughtful and gorgeously written. ...more
This was so charming, warm and full of thoughtfulness and affection. Just the right book to read at this time of year - and I am a big fan of the factThis was so charming, warm and full of thoughtfulness and affection. Just the right book to read at this time of year - and I am a big fan of the fact it’s about found family, and people you love, but doesn’t focus on romantic love. What a refreshing change. ...more
I just love Olivia Dade’s books, which manage to be romantic, sexy, fun and touching. Can’t believe a book with a cover this silly made me cry a littlI just love Olivia Dade’s books, which manage to be romantic, sexy, fun and touching. Can’t believe a book with a cover this silly made me cry a little....more
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