memengwaa's bookshelf: all en-US Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:50:34 -0700 60 memengwaa's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Cursed Cocktails (Tales of Aedrea, #1)]]> 228979834 When life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir.

After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, Rhoren ※Bloodbane§ has finally earned his retirement. While the blood mage's service to the realm may have ended, burning veins and aching joints remain, and Rhoren soon learns that a warmer climate offers relief from his chronic pain.

And a chance at a fresh start.

In the warm and relaxing atmosphere of Eastborne, the umbral elf finds a new purpose and a sense of belonging. He may have left the frozen north behind, but he brings with him the skills and strength gained from a lifetime of defending the realm. Along with his most prized possession〞a book of drink recipes inherited from his father.

Spilled cocktails may not carry the same weight as spilled blood, but opening a tavern brings a unique brand of challenges. With the right friends and a little bit of luck, he might just have a recipe for success.]]> S.L. Rowland memengwaa 0 to-read 4.19 2023 Cursed Cocktails (Tales of Aedrea, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Outrun the Rain (Storm Boys #1)]]> 145730973 Tully Larson has loved tropical storms since he was a kid and spent his summers with his dad in the wilds of Kakadu National Park. He＊s happiest outdoors, a rough and ready kind of guy who loves the power of Mother Nature and chasing the thrill of electrical storms every chance he gets.

Jeremiah Overton, a fulminologist from Melbourne, chases storms for a whole different reason. Lightning has shaped his entire life and he＊s driven to study it, to understand it, so heading to Kakadu in the middle of the storm season is a logical thing to do. After all, the Top End is the lightning capital of Australia.

Tully wasn＊t sure how a week at his remote bunker with an academic type would pan out. And Jeremiah didn＊t expect much from the storm-chasing cowboy who volunteered to take him.

But both men know all too well that when opposites attract, lightning strikes.]]> 190 N.R. Walker memengwaa 3 mid 4.07 2023 Outrun the Rain (Storm Boys #1)
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average rating: 4.07
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]]> <![CDATA[All the Feels (Spoiler Alert, #2)]]> 56817007 Following Spoiler Alert, Olivia Dade returns with another utterly charming romantic comedy about a devil-may-care actor〞who actually cares more than anyone knows〞and the no-nonsense woman hired to keep him in line.



Alexander Woodroe has it all. Charm. Sex appeal. Wealth. Fame. A starring role as Cupid on TV＊s biggest show, God of the Gates. But the showrunners have wrecked his character, he＊s dogged by old demons, and his post-show future remains uncertain. When all that reckless emotion explodes into a bar fight, the tabloids and public agree: his star is falling.

Enter Lauren Clegg, the former ER therapist hired to keep him in line. Compared to her previous work, watching over handsome but impulsive Alex shouldn＊t be especially difficult. But the more time they spend together, the harder it gets to keep her professional remove and her heart intact, especially when she discovers the reasons behind his recklessness＃not to mention his Cupid fanfiction habit.

When another scandal lands Alex in major hot water and costs Lauren her job, she＊ll have to choose between protecting him and offering him what he really wants〞her. But he＊s determined to keep his improbably short, impossibly stubborn, and extremely endearing minder in his life any way he can. And on a road trip up the California coast together, he intends to show her exactly what a falling star will do to catch the woman he loves: anything at all.]]> 398 Olivia Dade 0063005581 memengwaa 3 3.76 2021 All the Feels (Spoiler Alert, #2)
author: Olivia Dade
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i mean it was fine. i just really hated the fanfiction subplot, it kept taking me out of the story which is such a bummer bc i really do love both of the main characters.
]]> Saint (Priest, #3) 58131787 I can't have Elijah Iverson.

I can't have him because he's my older brother's best friend. I can't have him because I broke his heart five years ago; because he's now engaged to someone else〞someone kind and dependable who deserves his whiskey eyes, his soft mouth, his fierce intellect.

I can't have Elijah because I've chosen God instead.

The Bell brothers, though . . . well, we don't exactly have the greatest track record with vows. But I'm determined to do this monk thing right〞to pledge myself to a cloistered life and spend the rest of my years in chastity and prayer. But now Elijah's here. He's here and he's coming with me on my European monastery road trip, and between the whispered confessions and the stolen kisses and the moments bent over an ancient altar, my vows are feeling flimsier by the day.

And vows or not, I know in my heart that it would take more than a good and holy monk to resist Elijah Iverson right now. It would take a saint.

And we all know that I'm no saint.]]> 415 Sierra Simone memengwaa 5 3.93 2021 Saint (Priest, #3)
author: Sierra Simone
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average rating: 3.93
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rating: 5
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others don＊t like this for the reasons i do. it＊s so beautiful written, and very poetic. and as someone who is an atheist i loved learning about the religious aspect, which is a massive part of the book. and i enjoyed seeing aiden and elijah struggle with that, and come to terms with what religion means to them. and i really connected with aiden as a character, some people didn＊t like being in his head but i did, because he reminds me a lot of myself, especially in the mental health aspect.
]]> <![CDATA[Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5)]]> 214331246 When you＊ve been set up to lose everything you love, what is there left to fight for?

As the day dawns on the fiftieth annual Hunger Games, fear grips the districts of Panem. This year, in honor of the Quarter Quell, twice as many tributes will be taken from their homes.

Back in District 12, Haymitch Abernathy is trying not to think too hard about his chances. All he cares about is making it through the day and being with the girl he loves.

When Haymitch＊s name is called, he can feel all his dreams break. He＊s torn from his family and his love, shuttled to the Capitol with the three other District 12 tributes: a young friend who＊s nearly a sister to him, a compulsive oddsmaker, and the most stuck-up girl in town. As the Games begin, Haymitch understands he＊s been set up to fail. But there＊s something in him that wants to fight . . . and have that fight reverberate far beyond the deadly arena.]]> 387 Suzanne Collins 1546171460 memengwaa 5 best hunger games book SUE ME 4.62 2025 Sunrise on the Reaping (The Hunger Games, #0.5)
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]]> Vengeful (Villains, #2) 26856502 A super-powered collision of extraordinary minds and vengeful intentions〞#1 New York Times bestselling author V. E. Schwab returns with the thrilling follow-up to Vicious.

Magneto and Professor X. Superman and Lex Luthor. Victor Vale and Eli Ever. Sydney and Serena Clarke. Great partnerships, now soured on the vine.

But Marcella Riggins needs no one. Flush from her brush with death, she＊s finally gained the control she＊s always sought〞and will use her new-found power to bring the city of Merit to its knees. She＊ll do whatever it takes, collecting her own sidekicks, and leveraging the two most infamous EOs, Victor Vale and Eli Ever, against each other.

With Marcella's rise, new enmities create opportunity--and the stage of Merit City will once again be set for a final, terrible reckoning.]]> 462 Victoria E. Schwab memengwaa 4 4.13 2018 Vengeful (Villains, #2)
author: Victoria E. Schwab
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.13
book published: 2018
rating: 4
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]]> Look Up, Handsome 205560348 Quinn wants to save his bookshop, the last thing he needs is to fall in love＃

Hay-on-Wye＊s only queer bookshop is always a hive of activity. So when it＊s threatened with closure, its owner Quinn Oxford is determined to do whatever it takes to save his beloved shop.

That is until romantic novelist Noah Sage arrives in town. Gorgeous, brooding and clearly unhappy to be there, Noah is the distraction Quinn doesn＊t need. Noah has a history with Hay and it＊s one he＊d rather not face. But when the snow leaves him stranded, he＊s left with no choice.

Hay is a small town, meaning Quinn can＊t help but bump into Noah wherever he goes. And as the two grow closer together, is it possible that Noah＊s feelings towards Hay will thaw? Can Quinn have a real-life romance and save his beloved bookshop? Or will he need a Christmas miracle＃

The perfect festive romcom for fans of Casey McQuiston and Alexis Hall!

Tropes:
- Small Town
- Forced Proximity
- Grumpy x Sunshine]]> 405 Jack Strange 0008659575 memengwaa 2 3.77 Look Up, Handsome
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]]> It 830502
It＊s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real ...

They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But none of them can withstand the force that has drawn them back to Derry to face the nightmare without an end, and the evil without a name.]]> 1184 Stephen King 0450411435 memengwaa 1 4.28 1986 It
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]]> Pride and Prejudice 1885 Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular novels in the English language. Jane Austen called this brilliant work "her own darling child" and its vivacious heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, "as delightful a creature as ever appeared in print." The romantic clash between the opinionated Elizabeth and her proud beau, Mr. Darcy, is a splendid performance of civilized sparring. And Jane Austen's radiant wit sparkles as her characters dance a delicate quadrille of flirtation and intrigue, making this book the most superb comedy of manners of Regency England.

Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780679783268]]> 279 Jane Austen 1441341706 memengwaa 3 4.28 1813 Pride and Prejudice
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]]> <![CDATA[The Boy in the Striped Pajamas]]> 39999
Fences like this exist all over the world. We hope you never have to encounter one.]]> 224 John Boyne 0385751079 memengwaa 3 4.17 2006 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
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]]> <![CDATA[Teacher of the Year (Teachers in Love, #1)]]> 111163227 Love: Not as easy as ABC.

They were supposed to keep things casual. Who＊d expect they＊d be schooled in love?

Those who can, teach. Marvin Block is one of the best kindergarten teachers out there. And despite his anxiety, Marvin＊s life is sweet. He knows what he wants. And what he wants is the Teacher of the Year Award. Not just for himself 每 his school needs him to win.

Returning from break, the New Year finds Marvin all set to welcome a new pupil to his class. But when Illona walks in with her cute-as-hell single dad beside her, Marvin＊s focus starts to slide.

Sure, his students always come first, but he deserves to have a life outside the classroom, too, right?

As their friendship starts to deepen, Marvin realizes Olan has the potential to teach him things about love he never thought possible. But with the Teacher of the Year award and his school＊s future on the line, now＊s not the time for anything complicated.

Education has always been Marvin＊s world. And he needs to keep a cool head if he wants to win the award and save his school. But will it be worth it if he loses Olan in the process?

With Olan＊s past and Marvin＊s present colliding, their experiment in love hangs in the balance. Marvin knows what he wants out of life. But now he＊s forced to consider what he wants out of love.

Will Marvin chalk the relationship up to experience? Or can they revise their story into a textbook romance?

Teacher of the Year is a steamy open door friends-to-lovers gay romance novel that explores the balance between friends, family, career, and relationships while overcoming trauma and dealing with anxiety.
]]> 347 M.A. Wardell memengwaa 2 3.76 2023 Teacher of the Year (Teachers in Love, #1)
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would＊ve been SOOO much better from olans pov. marvin was kinda getting annoying as it progressed. and some of the wording and actions towards olan felt icky idk
]]> Project Hail Mary 54493401
Except that right now, he doesn＊t know that. He can＊t even remember his own name, let alone the nature of his assignment or how to complete it.

All he knows is that he＊s been asleep for a very, very long time. And he＊s just been awakened to find himself millions of miles from home, with nothing but two corpses for company.

His crewmates dead, his memories fuzzily returning, Ryland realizes that an impossible task now confronts him. Hurtling through space on this tiny ship, it＊s up to him to puzzle out an impossible scientific mystery〞and conquer an extinction-level threat to our species.

And with the clock ticking down and the nearest human being light-years away, he＊s got to do it all alone.

Or does he?]]> 476 Andy Weir 0593135202 memengwaa 0 currently-reading 4.49 2021 Project Hail Mary
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average rating: 4.49
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]]> <![CDATA[Kore (The Taking of Persephone #1)]]> 59002814
She was merely A CHILD NAMED KORE.



KORE, THE GODDESS OF SPRING and youngest daughter to Demeter, had kept few secrets from her mother.

One was the true extent of her divinity.

The other, was her number of encounters with the King of the Dead since she was but a child.



It was upon one of these secret meetings after her 17th year that the God of the underworld gifted Kore a simple crystal that pulled her closer to him.



Upon saving what she hoped would be enough to pay the ferrymen, Kore overhears her mother speak of an arrangement she had made between herself and Zeus. One that involved Kore＊s future and would rip away her freedom. One she could not stay to be a part of.



Kore finds herself fleeing to the underworld in hopes of finding sanctuary with the King. What seemed like a simple journey at first, quickly turns into a fight for her immortal life. Facing cyclopes, monstrous shades, and vengeful Gods of the realm, Kore soon realizes the journey through the Underworld is not the safest for one such as the Goddess of spring.



OR IS IT?]]> 423 Ambrosia R. Harris 0578992590 memengwaa 1 dnf 50%. ass 3.75 2022 Kore (The Taking of Persephone #1)
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]]> She Drives Me Crazy 52516406 High school nemeses fall in love in this queer YA rom com perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Casey McQuiston.

After losing spectacularly to her ex-girlfriend in their first game since their break up, Scottie Zajac gets into a fender bender with the worst possible person: her nemesis, the incredibly beautiful and incredibly mean Irene Abraham. Things only get worse when their nosey, do-gooder moms get involved and the girls are forced to carpool together until Irene＊s car gets out of the shop.

Their bumpy start only gets bumpier the more time they spend together. But when an opportunity presents itself for Scottie to get back at her toxic ex (and climb her school＊s social ladder at the same time), she bribes Irene into playing along. Hijinks, heartbreak, and gay fake-dating scheme for the ages. From author Kelly Quindlen comes a new laugh-out-loud romp through the ups and downs of teen romance.]]> 288 Kelly Quindlen 1250209161 memengwaa 3 3.93 2021 She Drives Me Crazy
author: Kelly Quindlen
name: memengwaa
average rating: 3.93
book published: 2021
rating: 3
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]]> Untitled #2 59856755 Madeline Miller memengwaa 0 to-read 4.44 Untitled #2
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]]> <![CDATA[A Game of Fate (Hades Saga, #1)]]> 54626426
Despite her attraction to the god, Persephone, an ambitious journalism student, is determined to expose Hades for his cruel and ruthless ways.

Hades finds himself faced with the impossible〞proving his future bride wrong. Despite his efforts, there are forces who wish to keep the two apart and Hades comes to realize he will do anything for his forbidden love, even defy Fate.]]> 379 Scarlett St. Clair memengwaa 0 to-read 3.95 2020 A Game of Fate (Hades Saga, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Thief of Spring (Faeries of the Underworld, #1)]]> 58225315
But they aren＊t gods.

They＊re faeries.

When 17-year-old Persephone accidentally stumbles upon a revel, she＊s chosen as a sacrifice, but is saved from this fate when the Lord of the Underworld tricks her into becoming his companion for seven months instead. Sephy is taken to his dark palace under the earth, but the Lord of Night isn＊t exactly what she expected him to be＃

And neither is she.]]> 409 Katherine Macdonald memengwaa 0 to-read 3.96 2021 Thief of Spring (Faeries of the Underworld, #1)
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]]> Her Dark Wings 59053184
Exploring the thin line between love and hate, obsession and attraction, friendship and betrayal, this is a breathless and bold story, beautifully told by an exceptional writer. It's about a girl who realises what she wants and, in getting it, brings soul to a stagnant world, and change to an unyielding god. It's about life - and hope - blooming in the unlikeliest of places. It's about being brave enough to release your wings.]]> 368 Melinda Salisbury 1788452135 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.60 2022 Her Dark Wings
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]]> We Deserve Monuments 58484187 We Deserve Monuments, a YA debut from Jas Hammonds that explores how racial violence can ripple down through generations.

What＊s more important: Knowing the truth or keeping the peace?

Seventeen-year-old Avery Anderson is convinced her senior year is ruined when she's uprooted from her life in DC and forced into the hostile home of her terminally ill grandmother, Mama Letty. The tension between Avery＊s mom and Mama Letty makes for a frosty arrival and unearths past drama they refuse to talk about. Every time Avery tries to look deeper, she＊s turned away, leaving her desperate to learn the secrets that split her family in two.

While tempers flare in her avoidant family, Avery finds friendship in unexpected places: in Simone Cole, her captivating next-door neighbor, and Jade Oliver, daughter of the town＊s most prominent family〞whose mother＊s murder remains unsolved.

As the three girls grow closer〞Avery and Simone＊s friendship blossoming into romance〞the sharp-edged opinions of their small southern town begin to hint at something insidious underneath. The racist history of Bardell, Georgia is rooted in Avery＊s family in ways she can＊t even imagine. With Mama Letty's health dwindling every day, Avery must decide if digging for the truth is worth toppling the delicate relationships she's built in Bardell〞or if some things are better left buried.]]> 384 Jas Hammonds 1250816556 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.27 2022 We Deserve Monuments
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]]> <![CDATA[A Mark on My Soul (Noahverse, #1)]]> 43702757 Noah Andrews hates to lie, but that∩s exactly what his life is. One big lie.

At least that∩s how he feels as a nerdy, closeted, gay high school senior in a suburban North Carolina town.

But after months of fretting and hiding behind his quotes, Noah finally does it. He comes out to the world, and realizes he had nothing to fear after all. With his lies behind him Noah is ready to take on his new future.

On the same night Noah gets a message from an anonymous boy with a crush on him, and all his dreams begin to come true.

But is Noah truly ready for what life has planned for him?

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TW: Homophobia, death, grief, bullying, mention of suicide]]> 384 Jordon Greene 0998391387 memengwaa 2 3.90 2019 A Mark on My Soul (Noahverse, #1)
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average rating: 3.90
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my review didn＊t save, but i＊m not even gonna try and rewriting it. but this book just pmo SO bad
]]> <![CDATA[How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager (Guides for Dating Vampires, #1)]]> 61028601 "I WANT YOU TO BITE ME."

Vincent Barnes has suffered four years as a vampire, and they＊ve been the most miserable years of his pathetic life. Too poor for black market blood, he feeds from sleeping humans to survive. He tries to never intrude on the same prey twice, but after a single delicious taste of a long-lost childhood neighbor, he can＊t help returning for seconds.

Wesley Garcia has been waking up with fang marks. Lucky for him, he needs a vampire〞to use as bait. He＊s certain Vitalis-Barron Pharmaceutical killed his mother, but to gain access to their covert research labs, he has to bring them a bloodsucker for their experiments.

Step one, a dramatic offer: Stay, and you can bite me.

Vincent leaps at the chance to gobble Wesley up.

Wes＊s plan is perfect. He＊ll befriend the vampire, then trick him into coming to the lab. No fighting, no fuss. But Vincent is more than Wesley has bargained for: sweet and shy, with intoxicating fangs that awaken new desires in Wes. As the two bond, Vincent believes he might have finally found someone worth putting his trust in... and Wes fears neither of them will survive the betrayal he has planned.

How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win and Wager is a slow-burn paranormal mm romance full of laughter, angst, and thirsty pining. It is perfect for fans of fangs and scientific interpretations of vampirism, with a medium spice level that heats up further in the free bonus content. Content includes bite kink, bleeding (non-kinky), medical experimentation (not experienced by the point of view characters), one particular lesbian BFF who should be reported to HR, and the use of ※bodice-ripping§ as a verb.]]> 396 D.N. Bryn 1958051047 memengwaa 2 3.71 2022 How to Bite Your Neighbor and Win a Wager (Guides for Dating Vampires, #1)
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interesting. i like the approach the author went with vampirism, as in using it as a metaphor for disability, or ethnicity, or race, or however you specifically viewed it. they are very humanized. like the main character that is human doesn＊t really understand vampirism and what they go through, until it effects the vampire(s) he cares for
]]> <![CDATA[Donick Walsh and the Reset-Button]]> 125485014 Donick Walsh: king of the school bullies, secret dancer, closet-case. What's to be done when a football injury means he can never play again? Dance in the school musical, of course! Not like he has a choice. Fingers crossed his father doesn't?find out!




Enter Michael Penrose: theatre-kid, and Donick's former best friend. For years Michael has been the object of Donick's ridicule simply because Michael is out and proud, and Donick is afraid.




Suddenly confronted with his old friend, Donick sinks under the weight of the guilt of his past. How can a bully make amends for all the?hurt he's caused? How can a closeted ex-high school football player make peace with the very real crush he suddenly has on a boy? And what in the world can be done to hit the reset-button on an entire life??Donick Walsh and the Reset-Button?examines the confusing nature of what it means to forgive, the discovery?of living one's authentic?self, and yes, even the joys and pains of first love.]]> 450 Nathaniel Shea memengwaa 5 this was actually so cutesy 4.02 2021 Donick Walsh and the Reset-Button
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this was actually so cutesy
]]> There There 36692478 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780525520375.

Tommy Orange's wondrous and shattering novel follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize.

Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle's death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. Together, this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American--grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism.

Hailed as an instant classic, There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable.]]> 294 Tommy Orange memengwaa 0 to-read 3.98 2018 There There
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]]> Five-Star Stranger 199797861 In Kat Tang＊s exciting and resonant debut, a ※Rental Stranger§〞a companion hired under various guises〞walks the line between personal and professional in surprising new ways.

Would you hire someone to be the best man at your wedding? Your stand-in brother? Your husband?

In an age where online ratings are all-powerful, Five-Star Stranger follows the adventures of a top-rated man on the Rental Stranger app〞a place where users can hire a pretend fianc谷, a wingman, or an extra mourner for a funeral. Referred to only as Stranger, the narrator navigates New York City under the guise of characters he plays, always maintaining a professional distance from his clients.

But, when a nosy patron threatens to upend his long-term role as father to a young girl, Stranger begins to reckon with his attachment to his pretend daughter, her mother, and his own fraught past. Now, he must confront the boundaries he has drawn and explore the legacy of abandonment that shaped his life.

Five-Star Stranger is a strikingly vivid novel about the commodification of relationships in a gig economy, isolation in a hyperconnected world, and the risk of asking for what we want from those who cannot give. This is the story of a man who finds out who he is by being anyone but himself.]]> 240 Kat Tang 1668050145 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.19 2024 Five-Star Stranger
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]]> Real Life 46263943
Almost everything about Wallace is at odds with the Midwestern university town where he is working uneasily toward a biochem degree. An introverted young man from Alabama, black and queer, he has left behind his family without escaping the long shadows of his childhood. For reasons of self-preservation, Wallace has enforced a wary distance even within his own circle of friends〞some dating each other, some dating women, some feigning straightness. But over the course of a late-summer weekend, a series of confrontations with colleagues, and an unexpected encounter with an ostensibly straight, white classmate, conspire to fracture his defenses while exposing long-hidden currents of hostility and desire within their community.

Real Life is a novel of profound and lacerating power, a story that asks if it＊s ever really possible to overcome our private wounds, and at what cost.]]> 329 Brandon Taylor 0525538887 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.79 2020 Real Life
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]]> <![CDATA[The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)]]> 40275288
The House of Berethnet has ruled Inys for a thousand years. Still unwed, Queen Sabran the Ninth must conceive a daughter to protect her realm from destruction 每 but assassins are getting closer to her door.

Ead Duryan is an outsider at court. Though she has risen to the position of lady-in-waiting, she is loyal to a hidden society of mages. Ead keeps a watchful eye on Sabran, secretly protecting her with forbidden magic.

Across the dark sea, Tan谷 has trained to be a dragonrider since she was a child, but is forced to make a choice that could see her life unravel.

Meanwhile, the divided East and West refuse to parley, and forces of chaos are rising from their sleep.]]> 845 Samantha Shannon 1408883457 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.18 2019 The Priory of the Orange Tree (The Roots of Chaos, #1)
author: Samantha Shannon
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average rating: 4.18
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]]> Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2) 209568782
As a chart-topping country singer with a recent streak of bad press it＊s hard to find any peace. But I find it in Rose Hill. With a little boy and a little girl who steal my heart just as thoroughly as their dad.

Weston Belmont.

The man is a shameless flirt. He oozes confidence and masculinity in a way that＊s downright distracting. And in bed? He＊s addictive.

Everything with him is wild and impulsive and I＊m desperate to regain some control.

But no one has supported me like West does. And no one has ever made me feel as loved as he does either.

So, while my brain says settling down with a small-town horse trainer is impossible＃ my heart says I＊m right where I belong.

Still, my life as a celebrity haunts me. It has the power to pull us apart.

I can see in his eyes that wants me to stay. And I want that too.

But I know better than anyone that we don＊t always get what we want.]]> 464 Elsie Silver 1464220824 memengwaa 0 to-read, paused 4.24 2024 Wild Eyes (Rose Hill, #2)
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]]> The Iliad 77265004 848 Homer 1324001801 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.09 -800 The Iliad
author: Homer
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]]> Archer's Voice 32822135
Archer's Voice is the story of a woman chained to the memory of one horrifying night and the man whose love is the key to her freedom. It is the story of a silent man who lives with an excruciating wound and the woman who helps him find his voice. It is the story of suffering, fate, and the transformative power of love.]]> 377 Mia Sheridan 1538727374 memengwaa 3 4.14 2014 Archer's Voice
author: Mia Sheridan
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average rating: 4.14
book published: 2014
rating: 3
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ARCHER HALEEEEE MY SHAYLAAAAAA
]]> <![CDATA[The First Sister (The First Sister Trilogy, #1)]]> 52378525
Lito val Lucius climbed his way out of the slums to become an elite soldier of Venus, but was defeated in combat by none other than Saito Ren, resulting in the disappearance of his partner, Hiro. When Lito learns that Hiro is both alive and a traitor to the cause, he now has a shot at redemption: track down and kill his former partner. But when he discovers recordings that Hiro secretly made, Lito＊s own allegiances are put to the test. Ultimately, he must decide between following orders and following his heart.]]> 352 Linden A. Lewis 198212699X memengwaa 0 to-read 3.83 2020 The First Sister (The First Sister Trilogy, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[City of Ghosts (Cassidy Blake, #1)]]> 35403058
Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, but she doesn't like to think about it), she can pull back the Veil that separates the living from the dead...and enter the world of spirits. Her best friend is even a ghost.

So things are already pretty strange. But they're about to get much stranger...]]> 272 Victoria E. Schwab 1338111035 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.87 2018 City of Ghosts (Cassidy Blake, #1)
author: Victoria E. Schwab
name: memengwaa
average rating: 3.87
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]]> <![CDATA[Tunnel of Bones (Cassidy Blake, #2)]]> 39352771
She (plus her ghost best friend, Jacob, of course) are in Paris, where Cass's parents are filming their TV show about the world's most haunted cities. Sure, it's fun eating croissants and seeing the Eiffel Tower, but there's true ghostly danger lurking beneath Paris, in the creepy underground Catacombs.

When Cass accidentally awakens a frighteningly strong spirit, she must rely on her still-growing skills as a ghosthunter -- and turn to friends both old and new to help her unravel a mystery. But time is running out, and the spirit is only growing stronger.

And if Cass fails, the force she's unleashed could haunt the city forever.]]> 304 Victoria E. Schwab memengwaa 0 to-read 4.03 2019 Tunnel of Bones (Cassidy Blake, #2)
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]]> The Left Hand of Darkness 18423 The Left Hand of Darkness tells the story of a lone human emissary to Winter, an alien world whose inhabitants spend most of their time without a gender. His goal is to facilitate Winter's inclusion in a growing intergalactic civilization. But to do so he must bridge the gulf between his own views and those of the completely dissimilar culture that he encounters.

Embracing the aspects of psychology, society, and human emotion on an alien world, The Left Hand of Darkness stands as a landmark achievement in the annals of intellectual science fiction.]]> 304 Ursula K. Le Guin memengwaa 0 to-read 4.11 1969 The Left Hand of Darkness
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average rating: 4.11
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]]> <![CDATA[Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #1)]]> 42036538
The Ninth Necromancer needs a swordswoman.

Gideon has a sword, some dirty magazines, and no more time for undead bullshit.

Brought up by unfriendly, ossifying nuns, ancient retainers, and countless skeletons, Gideon is ready to abandon a life of servitude and an afterlife as a reanimated corpse. She packs up her sword, her shoes, and her dirty magazines, and prepares to launch her daring escape. But her childhood nemesis won't set her free without a service.

Harrowhark Nonagesimus, Reverend Daughter of the Ninth House and bone witch extraordinaire, has been summoned into action. The Emperor has invited the heirs to each of his loyal Houses to a deadly trial of wits and skill. If Harrowhark succeeds she will become an immortal, all-powerful servant of the Resurrection, but no necromancer can ascend without their cavalier. Without Gideon's sword, Harrow will fail, and the Ninth House will die.

Of course, some things are better left dead.]]> 448 Tamsyn Muir 1250313198 memengwaa 3 4.19 2019 Gideon the Ninth (The Locked Tomb, #1)
author: Tamsyn Muir
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average rating: 4.19
book published: 2019
rating: 3
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i didn＊t understand what was going on half the time. and i didn＊t rly started getting into it until the second half, but it＊s fine and i rly love the characters so so much
]]> Villages, Vestige, and Vexes 213794272
But Luca, like the rest of Teris, is locked behind borders that protect the kingdom from a rampant disease. Even worse, Luca is tethered to the hunt for a notorious criminal, a masked terror known as The Traveler. If only this ＆Traveler＊ would live up to his title and journey elsewhere. However, The Traveler＊s puzzling actions threaten the kingdom＊s imports, and Luca can＊t pursue his dream of leaving the kingdom until his sworn enemy is brought to justice.

When Luca is invited to the neighboring village of Hollowaye for a weekend, he sees the opportunity for his childhood fantasy to become a reality, if even for just a moment. As he steps into the cozy village, he＊s confronted with a shocking The Traveler has been hiding here, just a breath away from him the entire time.

The discovery turns Luca＊s world upside down. Now, Luca is at the mercy of The Traveler, a well-loved figure in Hollawaye, and their comfortable game of cat and mouse has flipped on its head. When Luca is forced to face The Traveler＊s perspective, it draws into question the Majesty of the kingdom he＊s given up everything to protect.]]> 495 Taylor Vaughan memengwaa 0 to-read 3.41 Villages, Vestige, and Vexes
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]]> Earthlings 50269327
Now Natsuki is grown. She lives a quiet life with her asexual husband, surviving as best she can by pretending to be normal. But the demands of Natsuki's family are increasing, her friends wonder why she's still not pregnant, and dark shadows from Natsuki's childhood are pursuing her. Fleeing the suburbs for the mountains of her childhood, Natsuki prepares herself with a reunion with Yuu. Will he still remember their promise? And will he help her keep it?]]> 247 Sayaka Murata 1783785675 memengwaa 0 paused, to-read 3.59 2018 Earthlings
author: Sayaka Murata
name: memengwaa
average rating: 3.59
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]]> <![CDATA[Wings of Starlight (Disney Fairies)]]> 212808316 Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this standalone YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft.

It＊s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can＊t help being intrigued by Winter＊s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court's seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away.

That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands.

But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods.

Discover the origin of the sweeping, star-crossed romance between the queen of Pixie Hollow and the lord of the Winter Woods.]]> 400 Allison Saft 1368098452 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.25 2025 Wings of Starlight (Disney Fairies)
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]]> The Weight of It All 31997446
He joins a gym.

Reed Henske is a personal trainer who isn＊t sure he＊ll ever be ready to date again. He＊s sick of guys who are only interested in the perfect body image, never seeing him for who he really is.

As Reed tortures Henry with things like diet and exercise, Henry enamours Reed with recipes and laughter. As the friendship lines start to blur, Henry is convinced there＊s no way Thor-like Reed could ever be interested in a guy like him.

Reed just has to convince Henry that life isn＊t about reaching your ideal bodyweight. It＊s about finding your perfect counterweight.]]> 254 N.R. Walker memengwaa 1 dnf 4.31 2016 The Weight of It All
author: N.R. Walker
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2016
rating: 1
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]]> How to End a Love Story 63247365
※Emotional, relatable and binge-worthy." 每Tessa Bailey

※I＊ll read anything she writes. An absolute star." 每Emily Henry

※I was hooked on the very first page. Don't miss this one!" 〞 Carley Fortune

Two writers with a complicated history end up working on the same TV show. Can they write themselves a new ending? A sexy and emotional enemies-to-lovers romance guaranteed to pull on your heartstrings and give you a book hangover from brilliant new voice Yulin Kuang

Helen Zhang hasn＊t seen Grant Shepard once in the thirteen years since the tragic accident that bound their lives together forever.

Now a bestselling author, Helen pours everything into her career. She＊s even scored a coveted spot in the writers＊ room of the TV adaptation of her popular young adult novels, and if she can hide her imposter syndrome and overcome her writer＊s block, surely the rest of her life will fall into place too. LA is the fresh start she needs. After all, no one knows her there. Except＃

Grant has done everything in his power to move on from the past, including building a life across the country. And while the panic attacks have never quite gone away, he＊s well liked around town as a screenwriter. He knows he shouldn＊t have taken the job on Helen＊s show, but it will open doors to developing his own projects that he just can＊t pass up.

Grant＊s exactly as Helen remembers him〞charming, funny, popular, and lovable in ways that she＊s never been. And Helen＊s exactly as Grant remembers too〞brilliant, beautiful, closed off. But working together is messy, and electrifying, and Helen＊s parents, who have never forgiven Grant, have no idea he＊s in the picture at all.

When secrets come to light, they must reckon with the fact that theirs was never meant to be any kind of love story. And yet＃ the key to making peace with their past〞and themselves〞might just lie in holding on to each other in the present.]]> 384 Yulin Kuang memengwaa 0 to-read 3.61 2024 How to End a Love Story
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]]> <![CDATA[A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)]]> 13496
Sweeping from a harsh land of cold to a summertime kingdom of epicurean plenty, A Game of Thrones tells a tale of lords and ladies, soldiers and sorcerers, assassins and bastards, who come together in a time of grim omens. Here an enigmatic band of warriors bear swords of no human metal; a tribe of fierce wildlings carry men off into madness; a cruel young dragon prince barters his sister to win back his throne; a child is lost in the twilight between life and death; and a determined woman undertakes a treacherous journey to protect all she holds dear. Amid plots and counter-plots, tragedy and betrayal, victory and terror, allies and enemies, the fate of the Starks hangs perilously in the balance, as each side endeavors to win that deadliest of conflicts: the game of thrones.]]> 835 George R.R. Martin 0553588486 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.44 1996 A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
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]]> Because Fat Girl 203578911 352 Lauren Marie Fleming 164937691X memengwaa 0 to-read 3.93 Because Fat Girl
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]]> Galaxies and Oceans 40627465
Desperate to start over, a new man named Aubrey Hobbs walks out of the fire-ravaged forest, alive and alone. With no ID and no money, nothing but his grandfather＊s telescope, he goes where the Southern Cross leads him.

Patrick Carney is the resident lighthouse keeper in Hadley Cove, a small town on the remote Kangaroo Island off the coast of South Australia. After the tragic death of his lover four years ago, he lives a solitary life; just him, a tabby cat, the Indian and Southern Oceans, and a whole lot of loneliness. He＊s content with his life until a stranger shows up in town and turns Patrick＊s head.

Patrick never expected to be interested in anyone else. Aubrey never expected to be happy. Between Aubrey＊s love of the stars and Patrick＊s love of the ocean, these two fragile hearts must navigate new waters. If they can weather the storm of their pasts, they could very well have a love that eclipses everything.]]> 318 N.R. Walker memengwaa 4 OH MY GOODDDD MY SHAYLAAAA 4.24 2018 Galaxies and Oceans
author: N.R. Walker
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.24
book published: 2018
rating: 4
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OH MY GOODDDD MY SHAYLAAAA
]]> Crash Test 219838792 Formula 1 meets Red, White, & Royal Blue in this contemporary romance in which an F1 phenom battling for the championship is sent spinning after his secret love is involved in a massive crash.

Twenty-four-year-old Formula 1 driver Travis Keeping is halfway through an incredible racing season, with the championship well within his sights. But when a massive crash in Formula 2 leaves driver Jacob Nichols in critical condition, Travis＊s world is flipped upside down. No one knows, but he and Jacob have been dating for almost a year.

Now the only boy he＊s ever loved is clinging to life, his F1 team can＊t understand why his performance is faltering, and he＊s locked in a cold war with Jacob＊s parents, who want him as far away from their son as humanly possible. Travis is sure everything will get better when Jacob wakes up, but he soon realizes he＊s underestimated Jacob＊s parents＊ influence on their son.

As the F1 season barrels on, Travis and Jacob find themselves alone and miserable on opposite sides of the globe. But with some new friends by their sides, both drivers will be pushed outside of their comfort zones and onto a journey of self-discovery〞one that just might lead them back to each other in the end.]]> 352 Amy James 0063399059 memengwaa 3
the premise of this story was really interesting to me from the beginning, and i was so excited to start it. and I was right! i was very hooked from the very first page, and enjoyed how we were thrown right in the middle of the chaos. travis was also extremely relatable, his character hit close to home for me.
the first half of this book is so very good, the plot is pretty fast-paced, has really decent writing, and is very gripping.

however, the second half of the book unfortunately loses me, i was very disappointed by what i was reading as again, the first half i enjoyed. the writing and interesting quotes lack and feels very cheap, the pacing was starting to get a little wonky, and i didn＊t like how rushed the reunion between travis and jacob felt. it just felt so forced which is unfortunate as their story and chemistry was really hitting hard at the beginning. why did i feel their love for each other was stronger when they were apart rather when they when they were together and being loved by each other? ]]> 4.01 Crash Test
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thank you netgalley for giving me an arc of this book!

the premise of this story was really interesting to me from the beginning, and i was so excited to start it. and I was right! i was very hooked from the very first page, and enjoyed how we were thrown right in the middle of the chaos. travis was also extremely relatable, his character hit close to home for me.
the first half of this book is so very good, the plot is pretty fast-paced, has really decent writing, and is very gripping.

however, the second half of the book unfortunately loses me, i was very disappointed by what i was reading as again, the first half i enjoyed. the writing and interesting quotes lack and feels very cheap, the pacing was starting to get a little wonky, and i didn＊t like how rushed the reunion between travis and jacob felt. it just felt so forced which is unfortunate as their story and chemistry was really hitting hard at the beginning. why did i feel their love for each other was stronger when they were apart rather when they when they were together and being loved by each other?
]]> <![CDATA[The Dragon Republic (The Poppy War, #2)]]> 41212753
With no other options, Rin joins forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who has a plan to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new Republic. Rin throws herself into his war. After all, making war is all she knows how to do.

But the Empress is a more powerful foe than she appears, and the Dragon Warlord＊s motivations are not as democratic as they seem. The more Rin learns, the more she fears her love for Nikan will drive her away from every ally and lead her to rely more and more on the Phoenix＊s deadly power. Because there is nothing she won＊t sacrifice for her country and her vengeance

The sequel to R.F. Kuang＊s acclaimed debut THE POPPY WAR, THE DRAGON REPUBLIC combines the history of 20th-century China with a gripping world of gods and monsters, to devastating effect.]]> 654 R.F. Kuang 0062662635 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.35 2019 The Dragon Republic (The Poppy War, #2)
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]]> Kiss the Villain (Villain #1) 220287670 From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Rina Kent comes a scorching standalone professor/student dark MM romance set in the world of Legacy of Gods.

My darkness meets a darker soul.

I＊m a golden boy.
A genius law student, the heir to the Carson empire, and the dutiful son.
Or, at least, that's what it looks like from the outside.
Deep inside, I have the urge to set the world on fire.
I keep these impulses in check, rarely indulging in mayhem.
Until one night of debauchery backfires, and I'm caught by a villain.
I bury the entire ordeal with the rest of my skeletons.
That is, until that night walks into my classroom in the form of my new professor.
Kayden Lockwood.
A criminal who＊s teaching criminal law.
I can't expose what he's done without unmasking my secret life.
What I can do, however, is force him to taste the poison he gave me.
In the clash of titans, Kayden and I break and crumble.
And I'm starting to realize this dangerous game may have no winners.

Kiss the Villain is a dark MM romance. Please check the author's note or visit the website for content warnings before diving in. While this book can be enjoyed as a standalone, diving into the Legacy of Gods series will give you a deeper connection to the characters.]]> 514 Rina Kent memengwaa 0 to-read 4.16 2025 Kiss the Villain (Villain #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)]]> 9305362 From global phenomenon C. S. Pacat comes the first in her critically acclaimed trilogy〞with a bonus story.

Damen is a warrior hero to his people, and the rightful heir to the throne of Akielos. But when his half brother seizes power, Damen is captured, stripped of his identity, and sent to serve the prince of an enemy nation as a pleasure slave.

Beautiful, manipulative, and deadly, his new master, Prince Laurent, epitomizes the worst of the court at Vere. But in the lethal political web of the Veretian court, nothing is as it seems, and when Damen finds himself caught up in a play for the throne, he must work together with Laurent to survive and save his country.

For Damen, there is just one rule: never, ever reveal his true identity. Because the one man Damen needs is the one man who has more reason to hate him than anyone else＃

Includes an exclusive extra story!]]> 240 C.S. Pacat memengwaa 1 3.83 2013 Captive Prince (Captive Prince, #1)
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average rating: 3.83
book published: 2013
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wasted my singular audible credit on this
]]> <![CDATA[It's a Love/Skate Relationship]]> 212534792
Until she meets Alexa Goldstein. A prickly, perfectionist ice princess with her sights set on the Olympics, Alexa is the last person Charlie would ever want to share a rink with -- no matter how good she looks in her figure skating leotard. But when Alexa＊s skating partner breaks his ankle and torpedoes her chances for a gold medal career, the two unlikely allies -- along with Alexa＊s terrifying, ex-Olympian mother -- strike a Charlie will practice with Alexa until her partner heals, and Alexa＊s mother will use her connections to get Charlie back in her hockey uniform.

But as the ice between Charlie and Alexa begins to melt, their partnership only gets more complicated. Charlie＊s falling hard -- and not just when she＊s trying to land a double axel. What happens when making Alexa＊s skating dreams come true means giving up her own?]]> 320 Carli J. Corson 0063370867 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.03 2025 It's a Love/Skate Relationship
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]]> The Favorites 211399784 To the world, they were a scandal. To each other, an obsession.

NATIONAL BESTSELLER ? An epic love story set in the sparkling, savage sphere of elite figure skating, starring a woman determined to carve her own path on and off the ice

※捩硃娶喧 Wuthering Heights and part Daisy Jones & The Six, this novel is as brilliantly choreographed as a gold medal performance and will keep you guessing until its last page.§〞Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of By Any Other Name

She might not have a famous name, funding, or her family＊s support, but Katarina Shaw has always known that she was destined to become an Olympic skater. When she meets Heath Rocha, a lonely kid stuck in the foster care system, their instant connection makes them a formidable duo on the ice. Clinging to skating〞and each other〞to escape their turbulent lives, Kat and Heath go from childhood sweethearts to champion ice dancers, captivating the world with their scorching chemistry, rebellious style, and roller-coaster relationship.

Until a shocking incident at the Olympic Games brings their partnership to a sudden end.

As the ten-year anniversary of their final skate approaches, an unauthorized documentary reignites the public obsession with Shaw and Rocha, claiming to uncover the ※real story§ through interviews with their closest friends and fiercest rivals. Kat wants nothing to do with the documentary, but she can＊t stand the thought of someone else defining her legacy. So, after a decade of silence, she＊s telling her story: from the childhood tragedies that created her all-consuming bond with Heath to the clash of desires that tore them apart. Sensational rumors have haunted their every step for years, but the truth may be even more shocking than the headlines.]]> 448 Layne Fargo 0593732049 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.17 2025 The Favorites
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]]> <![CDATA[Assassin's Quest (Farseer Trilogy, #3)]]> 33396914
But Fitz will not wait. Driven by loss and bitter memories, he undertakes a quest: to kill Regal. The journey casts him into deep waters, as he discovers wild currents of magic within him--currents that will either drown him or make him something more than he was.]]> 757 Robin Hobb memengwaa 0 to-read 4.21 1997 Assassin's Quest (Farseer Trilogy, #3)
author: Robin Hobb
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average rating: 4.21
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]]> <![CDATA[Royal Assassin (Farseer Trilogy, #2)]]> 25300956
Renewing their vicious attacks on the coast, the Red-Ship Raiders leave burned-out villages and demented victims in their wake. The kingdom is also under assault from within, as treachery threatens the throne of the ailing king. In this time of great danger, the fate of the kingdom may rest in Fitz＊s hands〞and his role in its salvation may require the ultimate sacrifice.]]> 675 Robin Hobb memengwaa 0 to-read 4.30 1996 Royal Assassin (Farseer Trilogy, #2)
author: Robin Hobb
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.30
book published: 1996
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]]> <![CDATA[Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1)]]> 77197
Born on the wrong side of the sheets, Fitz, son of Chivalry Farseer, is a royal bastard, cast out into the world, friendless and lonely. Only his magical link with animals - the old art known as the Wit - gives him solace and companionship. But the Wit, if used too often, is a perilous magic, and one abhorred by the nobility.

So when Fitz is finally adopted into the royal household, he must give up his old ways and embrace a new life of weaponry, scribing, courtly manners; and how to kill a man secretly, as he trains to become a royal assassin.]]> 435 Robin Hobb 055357339X memengwaa 0 to-read 4.21 1995 Assassin's Apprentice (Farseer Trilogy, #1)
author: Robin Hobb
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.21
book published: 1995
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]]> <![CDATA[The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4)]]> 17378527
All her life, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love's death. She doesn't believe in true love and never thought this would be a problem, but as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she's not so sure anymore.]]> 439 Maggie Stiefvater 0545424984 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.26 2016 The Raven King (The Raven Cycle, #4)
author: Maggie Stiefvater
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2016
rating: 0
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]]> <![CDATA[Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle, #3)]]> 17378508
Blue Sargent has found things. For the first time in her life, she has friends she can trust, a group to which she can belong. The Raven Boys have taken her in as one of their own. Their problems have become hers, and her problems have become theirs.

The trick with found things, though, is how easily they can be lost.

Friends can betray.
Mothers can disappear.
Visions can mislead.
Certainties can unravel.]]> 391 Maggie Stiefvater 0545424968 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.26 2014 Blue Lily, Lily Blue (The Raven Cycle, #3)
author: Maggie Stiefvater
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.26
book published: 2014
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]]> <![CDATA[The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2)]]> 17347389 439 Maggie Stiefvater 0545424941 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.22 2013 The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2)
author: Maggie Stiefvater
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.22
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]]> <![CDATA[The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)]]> 17675462 ※There are only two reasons a non-seer would see a spirit on St. Mark＊s Eve,§ Neeve said. ※Either you＊re his true love . . . or you killed him.§

It is freezing in the churchyard, even before the dead arrive.

Every year, Blue Sargent stands next to her clairvoyant mother as the soon-to-be dead walk past. Blue herself never sees them〞not until this year, when a boy emerges from the dark and speaks directly to her.

His name is Gansey, and Blue soon discovers that he is a rich student at Aglionby, the local private school. Blue has a policy of staying away from Aglionby boys. Known as Raven Boys, they can only mean trouble.

But Blue is drawn to Gansey, in a way she can＊t entirely explain. He has it all〞family money, good looks, devoted friends〞but he＊s looking for much more than that. He is on a quest that has encompassed three other Raven Boys: Adam, the scholarship student who resents all the privilege around him; Ronan, the fierce soul who ranges from anger to despair; and Noah, the taciturn watcher of the four, who notices many things but says very little.

For as long as she can remember, Blue has been warned that she will cause her true love to die. She never thought this would be a problem. But now, as her life becomes caught up in the strange and sinister world of the Raven Boys, she＊s not so sure anymore.]]> 409 Maggie Stiefvater 0545424925 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.05 2012 The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1)
author: Maggie Stiefvater
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average rating: 4.05
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]]> Severance 36348525
Candace won＊t be able to make it on her own forever, though. Enter a group of survivors, led by the power-hungry IT tech Bob. They＊re traveling to a place called the Facility, where, Bob promises, they will have everything they need to start society anew. But Candace is carrying a secret she knows Bob will exploit. Should she escape from her rescuers?

A send-up and takedown of the rituals, routines, and missed opportunities of contemporary life, Ling Ma＊s Severance is a quirky coming-of-adulthood tale and satire.]]> 291 Ling Ma 0374261598 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.90 2018 Severance
author: Ling Ma
name: memengwaa
average rating: 3.90
book published: 2018
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]]> Wait for It 33288638
Diana Casillas can admit it: she doesn't know what the hell she's doing half the time. How she's made it through the last two years of her life without killing anyone is nothing short of a miracle. Being a grown-up wasn＊t supposed to be so hard.

With a new house, two little boys she inherited the most painful possible way, a giant dog, a job she usually loves, more than enough family, and friends, she has almost everything she could ever ask for.

Except for a boyfriend.

Or a husband.

But who needs either one of those?]]> 418 Mariana Zapata memengwaa 0 to-read 4.29 2016 Wait for It
author: Mariana Zapata
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2016
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]]> I Kissed Shara Wheeler 59729078
But a month before graduation, Shara kisses Chloe and vanishes.

On a furious hunt for answers, Chloe discovers she＊s not the only one Shara kissed. There＊s also Smith, Shara＊s longtime quarterback sweetheart, and Rory, Shara＊s bad boy neighbor with a crush. The three have nothing in common except Shara and the annoyingly cryptic notes she left behind, but together they must untangle Shara＊s trail of clues and find her. It＊ll be worth it, if Chloe can drag Shara back before graduation to beat her fair-and-square.

Thrown into an unlikely alliance, chasing a ghost through parties, break-ins, puzzles, and secrets revealed on monogrammed stationery, Chloe starts to suspect there might be more to this small town than she thought. And maybe〞probably not, but maybe〞more to Shara, too.

Fierce, funny, and frank, Casey McQuiston's I Kissed Shara Wheeler is about breaking the rules, getting messy, and finding love in unexpected places.]]> 320 Casey McQuiston 1250862388 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.95 2022 I Kissed Shara Wheeler
author: Casey McQuiston
name: memengwaa
average rating: 3.95
book published: 2022
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]]> Victorious (Villains, #3) 44232064 Victoria E. Schwab memengwaa 0 to-read 4.40 2026 Victorious (Villains, #3)
author: Victoria E. Schwab
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.40
book published: 2026
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]]> Warm Up (Villains, #0.5) 18248613
He may have survived the avalanche, but the aftermath has been far worse. His wife moved out, taking his son with her, and a devastated David hasn＊t left his house since, terrified of the mysterious new power that followed him home from the ill-fated expedition.

After months in seclusion, David＊s ready for a fresh start, and ventures out, determined to keep his power in check. But David＊s power isn＊t the one he needs to worry about.]]> 15 Victoria E. Schwab memengwaa 0 to-read 3.76 2013 Warm Up (Villains, #0.5)
author: Victoria E. Schwab
name: memengwaa
average rating: 3.76
book published: 2013
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]]> The Slob 55989293
All is going well until she arrives at the steps of a house she wished she never had. The steps of an evil that brings back the ghastly memories she so desperately tried to wash away.

Nothing will prepare you for the nastiness, disorder and uncleansable horror brought forth by... The Slob.]]> 146 Aron Beauregard memengwaa 0 to-read 3.31 2019 The Slob
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name: memengwaa
average rating: 3.31
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]]> The Men From Echo Creek 212399880
When Albie Bramwell＊s father died, he was left with two thousand hectares of mountain to farm, and little help to run it. Abandoned by all but two of his workers, the whole town of Alpine Falls called him too young to run the farm alone.

Young, yes. At just nineteen, he was determined to prove them wrong. Even if it killed him.

In search of a new life, Percy Collins found himself in a small mountain town where he ran into a man not much older than himself and scored a job at Echo Creek. A property full of misfits, or so the townsfolk had called it. But what Percy found was a home.

What Albie found was something he never thought possible. A man to love, and a man to share his dreams.

But times were tough, the winter harsh, and money scarce. Albie and Percy would need to do more than prove themselves worthy. They＊d need to not only prove themselves better than anyone else. They＊d need to prove it twice.]]> 400 N.R. Walker memengwaa 3 4.29 2024 The Men From Echo Creek
author: N.R. Walker
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.29
book published: 2024
rating: 3
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nothing really happened, but i had a good time
]]> Giovanni＊s Room 406235 178 James Baldwin memengwaa 0 to-read 4.40 1956 Giovanni＊s Room
author: James Baldwin
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.40
book published: 1956
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]]> <![CDATA[The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)]]> 2767052
Winning means fame and fortune. Losing means certain death. The Hunger Games have begun. . . .

In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV.

Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen regards it as a death sentence when she steps forward to take her sister's place in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead before-and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.]]> 374 Suzanne Collins memengwaa 5 favs 4.34 2008 The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
author: Suzanne Collins
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.34
book published: 2008
rating: 5
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]]> Tender Is the Flesh 49090884
His wife has left him, his father is sinking into dementia, and Marcos tries not to think too hard about how he makes a living. After all, it happened so quickly. First, it was reported that an infectious virus has made all animal meat poisonous to humans. Then governments initiated the ※Transition.§ Now, eating human meat〞※special meat§〞is legal. Marcos tries to stick to numbers, consignments, processing.

Then one day he＊s given a a live specimen of the finest quality. Though he＊s aware that any form of personal contact is forbidden on pain of death, little by little he starts to treat her like a human being. And soon, he becomes tortured by what has been lost〞and what might still be saved.]]> 209 Agustina Bazterrica 1982150920 memengwaa 5 favs 3.75 2017 Tender Is the Flesh
author: Agustina Bazterrica
name: memengwaa
average rating: 3.75
book published: 2017
rating: 5
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oh wait i loved this so much omg, and the ending ??? 10/10 actually! i wasn＊t queasy or scared even tho it is a horror and dystopian novel. and the authors writing i just flew through. wish i read sooner ! will be thinking about this book for a long long time
]]> <![CDATA[The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)]]> 35068705
When Rin aced the Keju〞the Empire-wide test to find the most talented youth to learn at the Academies〞it was a shock to everyone: to the test officials, who couldn＊t believe a war orphan from Rooster Province could pass without cheating; to Rin＊s guardians, who believed they＊d finally be able to marry her off and further their criminal enterprise; and to Rin herself, who realized she was finally free of the servitude and despair that had made up her daily existence. That she got into Sinegard〞the most elite military school in Nikan〞was even more surprising.

But surprises aren＊t always good.

Because being a dark-skinned peasant girl from the south is not an easy thing at Sinegard. Targeted from the outset by rival classmates for her color, poverty, and gender, Rin discovers she possesses a lethal, unearthly power〞an aptitude for the nearly-mythical art of shamanism. Exploring the depths of her gift with the help of a seemingly insane teacher and psychoactive substances, Rin learns that gods long thought dead are very much alive〞and that mastering control over those powers could mean more than just surviving school.

For while the Nikara Empire is at peace, the Federation of Mugen still lurks across a narrow sea. The militarily advanced Federation occupied Nikan for decades after the First Poppy War, and only barely lost the continent in the Second. And while most of the people are complacent to go about their lives, a few are aware that a Third Poppy War is just a spark away . . .

Rin＊s shamanic powers may be the only way to save her people. But as she finds out more about the god that has chosen her, the vengeful Phoenix, she fears that winning the war may cost her humanity . . . and that it may already be too late.]]> 545 R.F. Kuang 0062662597 memengwaa 5 favs 4.16 2018 The Poppy War (The Poppy War, #1)
author: R.F. Kuang
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.16
book published: 2018
rating: 5
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i went into this blind, and only knew of the hype that surrounded this book. and wow, what a read. my real rating is 4 1/2 stars. i just felt it was slow at some parts. but i got attached to the characters extremely easily. this was dark, and very heavy. but i am very exited to see where the next book takes me
]]> <![CDATA[The Brightness Between Us (The Darkness Outside Us, #2)]]> 199532064 In this sequel to The Darkness Outside Us, a Stonewall Honor Book, New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer delivers another ambitious, genre-bending novel and epic love story that spans thousands of years and the far reaches of the galaxy.

Seventeen years have gone by since the Coordinated Endeavor crashed on a distant exoplanet. Ambrose Cusk and Kodiak Celius are now the devoted parents of two teenage children, Owl and Yarrow, in a hardscrabble frontier home. Though life on Minerva is full of danger, the family＊s bond is enough to make it all worth it〞until they learn that the biggest threat to their survival might come from within.

More than thirty thousand years in the past, Ambrose wakes on Earth to find that his mission to save his sister was a ruse. His mother betrayed him, and the truth of her plan〞to send twenty clones of him to continue human civilization thousands of light-years away〞sets Ambrose spiraling. When he discovers that another spacefarer is suffering his same fate, he will have to decide whether to risk crossing a world at war to reach him.

Separated by time and space, a young family and two strangers learn that their lives are intimately intertwined. They race to uncover the unexpected connections that might save them all . . . and perhaps humanity as well.]]> 464 Eliot Schrefer 0063343762 memengwaa 5 favs 4.36 2024 The Brightness Between Us (The Darkness Outside Us, #2)
author: Eliot Schrefer
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.36
book published: 2024
rating: 5
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my most anticipated book of 2024, and it absolutely did not disappoint. probably going to end up being my favorite read of the year. i need a 3rd book NOW! i missed kodiak and ambrose so much, so i was very excited to meet their babies
]]> <![CDATA[The Darkness Outside Us (The Darkness Outside Us, #1)]]> 55200663
After the first settler on Titan trips her distress signal, neither remaining country on Earth can afford to scramble a rescue of its own, and so two sworn enemies are installed in the same spaceship.

Ambrose wakes up on the Coordinated Endeavor, with no memory of a launch. There＊s more that doesn＊t add up: Evidence indicates strangers have been on board, the ship＊s operating system is voiced by his mother, and his handsome, brooding shipmate has barricaded himself away. But nothing will stop Ambrose from making his mission succeed〞not when he＊s rescuing his own sister.

In order to survive the ship＊s secrets, Ambrose and Kodiak will need to work together and learn to trust one another＃ especially once they discover what they are truly up against. Love might be the only way to survive.]]> 397 Eliot Schrefer 0062888285 memengwaa 5 favs 4.31 2021 The Darkness Outside Us (The Darkness Outside Us, #1)
author: Eliot Schrefer
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.31
book published: 2021
rating: 5
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]]> A Little Life 22822858
Over the decades, their relationships deepen and darken, tinged by addiction, success, and pride.?Yet their greatest challenge, each comes to realize, is Jude himself, by midlife a terrifyingly talented litigator yet an increasingly broken man, his mind and body scarred by an unspeakable childhood, and haunted by what he fears is a degree of trauma that he＊ll not only be unable to overcome〞but that will define his life forever.]]> 720 Hanya Yanagihara 0385539258 memengwaa 5 favs jude my beloved &lt;3 4.28 2015 A Little Life
author: Hanya Yanagihara
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.28
book published: 2015
rating: 5
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jude my beloved <3
]]> Vicious (Villains, #1) 40874032 A masterful tale of ambition, jealousy, desire, and superpowers.

Victor and Eli started out as college roommates〞brilliant, arrogant, lonely boys who recognized the same sharpness and ambition in each other. In their senior year, a shared research interest in adrenaline, near-death experiences, and seemingly supernatural events reveals an intriguing possibility: that under the right conditions, someone could develop extraordinary abilities. But when their thesis moves from the academic to the experimental, things go horribly wrong.

Ten years later, Victor breaks out of prison, determined to catch up to his old friend (now foe), aided by a young girl whose reserved nature obscures a stunning ability. Meanwhile, Eli is on a mission to eradicate every other super-powered person that he can find〞aside from his sidekick, an enigmatic woman with an unbreakable will. Armed with terrible power on both sides, driven by the memory of betrayal and loss, the archnemeses have set a course for revenge〞but who will be left alive at the end?

In Vicious, V. E. Schwab brings to life a gritty comic-book-style world in vivid prose: a world where gaining superpowers doesn't automatically lead to heroism, and a time when allegiances are called into question.]]> 402 Victoria E. Schwab memengwaa 5 favs 4.17 2013 Vicious (Villains, #1)
author: Victoria E. Schwab
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.17
book published: 2013
rating: 5
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sydney and victor, my sillies??????????
]]> The Song of Achilles 13623848 Alternate cover edition of ISBN 9780062060624.

Achilles, "the best of all the Greeks," son of the cruel sea goddess Thetis and the legendary king Peleus, is strong, swift, and beautiful, irresistible to all who meet him. Patroclus is an awkward young prince, exiled from his homeland after an act of shocking violence. Brought together by chance, they forge an inseparable bond, despite risking the gods' wrath.

They are trained by the centaur Chiron in the arts of war and medicine, but when word comes that Helen of Sparta has been kidnapped, all the heroes of Greece are called upon to lay siege to Troy in her name. Seduced by the promise of a glorious destiny, Achilles joins their cause, and torn between love and fear for his friend, Patroclus follows. Little do they know that the cruel Fates will test them both as never before and demand a terrible sacrifice.]]> 408 Madeline Miller memengwaa 5 favs 4.30 2011 The Song of Achilles
author: Madeline Miller
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.30
book published: 2011
rating: 5
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]]> Crier's War (Crier's War, #1) 41951626 Impossible love between two girls 〞one human, one Made.
A love that could birth a revolution.

After the War of Kinds ravaged the kingdom of Rabu, the Automae, Designed to be the playthings of royals, took over the estates of their owners and bent the human race to their will.

Now, Ayla, a human servant rising the ranks at the House of the Sovereign, dreams of avenging the death of her family＃ by killing the Sovereign＊s daughter, Lady Crier. Crier, who was Made to be beautiful, to be flawless. And to take over the work of her father.

Crier had been preparing to do just that〞to inherit her father＊s rule over the land. But that was before she was betrothed to Scyre Kinok, who seems to have a thousand secrets. That was before she discovered her father isn＊t as benevolent as she thought. That was before she met Ayla.

Set in a richly-imagined fantasy world, Nina Varela＊s debut novel is a sweepingly romantic tale of love, loss and revenge, that challenges what it really means to be human.]]> 464 Nina Varela 0062823965 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.12 2019 Crier's War (Crier's War, #1)
author: Nina Varela
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.12
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]]> <![CDATA[A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan, #1)]]> 37794149
Now, Mahit must discover who is behind the murder, rescue herself, and save her Station from Teixcalaan's unceasing expansion〞all while navigating an alien culture that is all too seductive, engaging in intrigues of her own, and hiding a deadly technological secret〞one that might spell the end of her Station and her way of life〞or rescue it from annihilation.]]> 448 Arkady Martine 1529001587 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.08 2019 A Memory Called Empire (Teixcalaan, #1)
author: Arkady Martine
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.08
book published: 2019
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]]> <![CDATA[The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)]]> 23444482
The Empire of Masks is coming, armed with coin and ink, doctrine and compass, soap and lies. They'll conquer Baru＊s island, rewrite her culture, criminalize her customs, and dispose of one of her fathers. But Baru is patient. She'll swallow her hate, prove her talent, and join the Masquerade. She will learn the secrets of empire. She＊ll be exactly what they need. And she'll claw her way high enough up the rungs of power to set her people free.

In a final test of her loyalty, the Masquerade will send Baru to bring order to distant Aurdwynn, a snakepit of rebels, informants, and seditious dukes. Aurdwynn kills everyone who tries to rule it. To survive, Baru will need to untangle this land＊s intricate web of treachery - and conceal her attraction to the dangerously fascinating Duchess Tain Hu.

But Baru is a savant in games of power, as ruthless in her tactics as she is fixated on her goals. In the calculus of her schemes, all ledgers must be balanced, and the price of liberation paid in full.

]]> 399 Seth Dickinson 0765380722 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.04 2015 The Traitor Baru Cormorant (The Masquerade, #1)
author: Seth Dickinson
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.04
book published: 2015
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]]> 裻弮①毈 [J貝ng W豕i Q赤ng Sh芋ng] 52510575
One was the Prince of the grass plains who had no worries nor sorrow. One was a lawful Princess who received exclusive favour of the Emperor.

A war turned the Prince of the grass plains into an orphan, she who had laid dormant for ten years had originally planned to become a sycophantic official, to manipulate the enemy kingdom into chaos, but was appointed as Fuma at the Chionglin banquet.

Wait and see, how this debt of grudge from a fallen kingdom and devastated home will be settled.]]> 3909 Qing Jun Mo Xiao memengwaa 0 to-read 4.60 2018 裻弮①毈 [J貝ng W豕i Q赤ng Sh芋ng]
author: Qing Jun Mo Xiao
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.60
book published: 2018
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]]> 毞夥棹腦 [Ti芋n Gu芋n C足 F迆] 42674778
唬毞賊華苤毦儕馴℅珈瑞耋嘎彶ぢ擭忳

陛饒跺彶ぢ擭腔毞賜鼠昢埜ㄛ躲寤賜菴珨湮檗衄珨虯ㄐ

"Heaven Official＊s Blessing"

Eight hundred years ago, Xie Lian was the Crown Prince of the Xian Le kingdom; one who was beloved by his citizens and the darling of the world. Unsurprisingly, he ascended to the Heavens at a very young age. Now, eight hundred years later, Xie Lian ascends to the Heavens for the third time as the laughing stock of all three realms. On his first task as a god, he meets a mysterious demon who rules the ghosts and terrifies the Heavens＃＃yet unbeknownst to Xie Lian, this demon king has been paying attention to him for a very, very long time. (-novelupdates.com)]]> 2050 M辰 Xi芋ng T車ng Xi迄 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.73 2017 毞夥棹腦 [Ti芋n Gu芋n C足 F迆]
author: M辰 Xi芋ng T車ng Xi迄
name: memengwaa
average rating: 4.73
book published: 2017
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]]> <![CDATA[The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom]]> 214151420 From eldest daughter Shari Franke, the shocking true story behind the viral 8 Passengers family vlog and the hidden abuse she suffered at the hands of her mother, and how, in the face of unimaginable pain, she found freedom and healing.

Shari Franke＊s childhood was a constant battle for survival. Her mother, Ruby Franke, enforced a severe moral code while maintaining a fa?ade of a picture-perfect family for their wildly popular YouTube channel 8 Passengers, which documented the day-to-day life of raising six children for a staggering 2.5 million subscribers. But a darker truth lurked beneath the surface〞Ruby＊s wholesome online persona masked a more tyrannical parenting style than anyone could have imagined.

As the family＊s YouTube notoriety grew, so too did Ruby＊s delusions of righteousness. Fueled by the sadistic influence of relationship coach Jodi Hildebrandt, together they implemented an inhumane and merciless disciplinary regime.

Ruby and Jodi were arrested in Utah in 2023 on multiple charges of aggravated child abuse. On that fateful day, Shari shared a photo online of a police car outside their home. Her caption had one word: ※Finally.§

For the first time, Shari will reveal the disturbing truth behind 8 Passengers and her family＊s devastating involvement with Jodi Hildebrandt＊s cultish life coaching program, ※ConneXions.§ No stone is left unturned as Shari exposes the perils of influencer culture and shares for the first time her battle for truth and survival in the face of her mother＊s cruelty.]]> 320 Shari Franke 1668065398 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.42 2025 The House of My Mother: A Daughter's Quest for Freedom
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]]> Swimming in the Dark 49977811 Set in early 1980s Poland against the violent decline of communism,?a tender and passionate story of first love between two young men who eventually find themselves on opposite sides of the political divide〞a stunningly poetic and heartrending literary debut for fans of Andre Aciman, Garth Greenwell, and Alan Hollinghurst.

When university student Ludwik meets Janusz at a summer agricultural camp, he is fascinated yet wary of this handsome, carefree stranger. But a chance meeting by the river soon becomes an intense, exhilarating, and all-consuming affair. After their camp duties are fulfilled, the pair spend a dreamlike few weeks camping in the countryside, bonding over an illicit copy of James Baldwin＊s?Giovanni＊s Room. Inhabiting a beautiful natural world removed from society and its constraints, Ludwik and Janusz fall deeply in love. But in their repressive communist and Catholic society, the passion they share is utterly unthinkable.

Once they return to Warsaw, the charismatic Janusz quickly rises in the political ranks of the party and is rewarded with a highly-coveted position in the ministry. Ludwik is drawn toward impulsive acts of protest, unable to ignore rising food prices and the stark economic disparity around them. Their secret love and personal and political differences slowly begin to tear them apart as both men struggle to survive in a regime on the brink of collapse.

Shifting from the intoxication of first love to the quiet melancholy of growing up and growing apart,?Swimming in the Dark?is a potent blend of romance, post-war politics, intrigue, and history. Lyrical and sensual, immersive and intense, Tomasz Jedrowski has crafted an indelible and thought-provoking literary debut that explores freedom and love in all its incarnations.]]> 191 Tomasz Jedrowski 006289000X memengwaa 0 to-read 4.25 2020 Swimming in the Dark
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]]> Sunburn 75715117 Selected as an Evening Standard 'one to watch in 2023'

It's the early 1990s, and in the Irish village of Crossmore, Lucy feels out of place. Despite her fierce friendships, she's always felt this way, and the conventional path of marriage and motherhood doesn't appeal to her at all. Not even with handsome and doting Martin, her closest childhood friend.

Lucy begins to make sense of herself during a long hot summer, when a spark with her school friend Susannah escalates to an all-consuming infatuation, and, very quickly, to a desperate and devastating love.

Fearful of rejection from her small and conservative community, Lucy begins living a double life, hiding the most honest parts of herself in stolen moments with Susannah.

But with the end of school and the opportunity to leave Crossmore looming, Lucy must choose between two places, two people and two futures, each as terrifying as the other. But only one can offer her real happiness.

Sunburn is an astute and tender portrayal of first love, adolescent anxiety and the realities of growing up in a small town where tradition holds people tightly in its grasp.]]> 288 Chloe Michelle Howarth 0857308416 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.33 2023 Sunburn
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]]> Sirens & Muses 59336344
※Captures the ache-inducing quality of art and desire . . . a deeply relatable and profoundly enjoyable read, one drenched in prismatic color and light.§〞Kristen Arnett, New York Times bestselling author of With Teeth

It＊s 2011: America is in a deep recession and Occupy Wall Street is escalating. But at the elite Wrynn College of Art, students paint and sculpt in a rarefied bubble. Louisa Arceneaux is a thoughtful, observant nineteen-year-old when she transfers to Wrynn as a scholarship student, but she soon finds herself adrift in an environment that prizes novelty over beauty. Complicating matters is Louisa＊s unexpected attraction to her charismatic roommate, Karina Piontek, the preternaturally gifted but mercurial daughter of wealthy art collectors. Gradually, Louisa and Karina are drawn into an intense sensual and artistic relationship, one that forces them to confront their deepest desires and fears. But Karina also can＊t shake her fascination with Preston Utley, a senior and anti-capitalist Internet provocateur, who is publicly feuding with visiting professor and political painter Robert Berger〞a once-controversial figurehead seeking to regain relevance.

When Preston concocts an explosive hoax, the fates of all four artists are upended as each is unexpectedly thrust into the cutthroat New York art world. Now all must struggle to find new identities in art, in society, and among each other. In the process, they must find either their most authentic terms of life〞of success, failure, and joy〞or risk losing themselves altogether.

With a canny, critical eye, Sirens & Muses overturns notions of class, money, art, youth, and a generation＊s fight to own their future.]]> 368 Antonia Angress memengwaa 0 to-read 3.91 2022 Sirens & Muses
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]]> We Do What We Do in the Dark 58735038 A novel about a young woman's life-altering affair with a much older, married woman.

Mallory is a freshman in college, reeling from her mother's recent death, when she encounters the woman. She sees her for the first time at the university's gym, immediately entranced. Soon, they meet, drawn by an electric tension and shared past wounds; before long, they begin sleeping together in secret. Self-possessed, successful, brilliant, and aloof--the woman is everything Mallory wants...and wants to be. Desiring not only the woman but also the idea of who she is when they're together, Mallory retreats from the rest of the world, solidifying a sense of aloneness that has both haunted and soothed her since childhood and will continue to do so for years even after the affair ends. As an adult, Mallory must decide whether to stay safely in isolation or step fully into the world, to confront what the woman meant to her and how their relationship shaped her, for better or worse.

Mallory's life is transformed by loss and by love and by discovering who she is while enduring both. In this enthralling debut novel, the complexities of influence, obsession, and admiration reveal how desire and its consequences can alter the trajectory of someone's life.
]]> 224 Michelle Hart 0593329678 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.53 2022 We Do What We Do in the Dark
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]]> Girls Against God 49130720 At once a time-travelling horror story and a fugue-like feminist manifesto, this is a singular, genre-warping new novel from the author of the acclaimed Paradise Rot.

※It＊s 1992 and I＊m the Gloomiest Child Queen.§

Welcome to 1990s Norway. White picket fences run in neat rows and Christian conservatism runs deep. But as the Artist considers her past, her practice and her hatred, things start stirring themselves up around her. In a corner of Oslo, a coven of witches begins cooking up some curses. A time-travelling Edvard Munch arrives in town to join a black metal band, closely pursued by the teenaged subject of his painting Puberty, who has murder on her mind. Meanwhile, out deep in the forest, a group of school girls get very lost and things get very strange. Awful things happen in aspic.

Jenny Hval＊s latest novel is a radical fusion of feminist theory and experimental horror, and a unique treatise on magic, gender and art.]]> 240 Jenny Hval memengwaa 0 to-read 3.01 2018 Girls Against God
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]]> Dogs of Summer 60786471 My Brilliant Friend meets Blue is the Warmest Color in this lyrical debut novel set in a working-class neighborhood of the Canary Islands〞a story about two girls coming of age in the early aughts and a friendship that simmers into erotic desire over the course of one hot summer.

High near the volcano of northern Tenerife, an endless ceiling of cloud cover traps the working class in an abject, oppressive heat. Far away from the island＊s posh resorts, two girls dream of hitching a ride down to the beach and escaping their horizonless town.

It＊s summer, 2005, and our ten-year-old narrator is consumed by thoughts of her best friend Isora. Isora is rude and bossy, but she＊s also vivacious and brave; grownups prefer her, and boys do, too. That's why sometimes she gets jealous of Isora, who already has hair on her vagina and soft, round breasts. But she's definitely not jealous that Isora＊s mother is dead, nor that Isora's fat, foul-mouthed grandmother has her on a diet, so that she is constantly sticking her fingers down her throat. Besides, she would do anything for Isora: gorge herself on cakes when her friend wants to watch, follow her to the bathroom when she takes a shit, log into chat rooms to swap dirty instant messages with strangers. But increasingly, our narrator finds it hard to keep up with Isora, who seems to be growing up at full tilt without her〞and as her submissiveness veers into a painful sexual awakening, desire grows indistinguishable from intimate violence.

Braiding prose poetry with bachata lyrics and the gritty humor of Canary dialect, Dogs of Summer is a story of exquisite yearning, a brutal picture of girlhood and a love song written for the vital community it portrays.]]> 192 Andrea Abreu L車pez 166260159X memengwaa 0 to-read 3.37 2020 Dogs of Summer
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]]> Lie With Me 40539136 The award-winning, bestselling French novel by Philippe Besson about an affair between two teenage boys in 1984 France, translated with subtle beauty and haunting lyricism by the iconic and internationally acclaimed actress/writer Molly Ringwald.

We drive at high speed along back roads, through woods, vineyards, and oat fields. The bike smells like gasoline and makes a lot of noise, and sometimes I＊m frightened when the wheels slip on the gravel on the dirt road, but the only thing that matters is that I＊m holding on to him, that I＊m holding on to him outside.

Just outside a hotel in Bordeaux, Philippe chances upon a young man who bears a striking resemblance to his first love. What follows is a look back at the relationship he＊s never forgotten, a hidden affair with a gorgeous boy named Thomas during their last year of high school. Without ever acknowledging they know each other in the halls, they steal time to meet in secret, carrying on a passionate, world-altering affair.

Dazzlingly rendered in English by Ringwald in her first-ever translation, Besson＊s powerfully moving coming-of-age story captures the eroticism and tenderness of first love〞and the heartbreaking passage of time.]]> 149 Philippe Besson 1501197878 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.25 2017 Lie With Me
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]]> Loathing You 123173649
Adaline would argue that this is because a certain she-devil has been making her life hell for the last five years. All for what? Because she was bisexual and wasn't born with a silver spoon, like every other student at Richmond academy?

Juliette doesn't need to argue, she is a Kingston, an heiress to a multimillion empire. Yet still the need to argue arises within her anytime she is near Adaline emery.

They were polar opposites, Juliette was ice and Adaline fire, where juliette was handed everything Adaline worked hard for everything. Where Adaline was an outcast, Juliette was the queen bee.

They only had one thing in common...they both loathed eachother.]]> 483 Amina Khan memengwaa 0 to-read 4.07 2023 Loathing You
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]]> Out on a Limb 124950295 397 Hannah Bonam-Young 1778027784 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.25 2023 Out on a Limb
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]]> <![CDATA[Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit]]> 15055
This is the story of Jeanette, adopted and brought up by her mother as one of God's elect. Zealous and passionate, she seems destined for life as a missionary, but then she falls for one of her converts.

At sixteen, Jeanette decides to leave the church, her home and her family, for the young woman she loves. Innovative, punchy and tender,

Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit is a few days ride into the bizarre outposts of religious excess and human obsession.]]> 176 Jeanette Winterson memengwaa 0 to-read 3.76 1985 Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit
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]]> I＊m Glad My Mom Died 59366244
Jennette McCurdy was six years old when she had her first acting audition. Her mother＊s dream was for her only daughter to become a star, and Jennette would do anything to make her mother happy. So she went along with what Mom called ※calorie restriction,§ eating little and weighing herself five times a day. She endured extensive at-home makeovers while Mom chided, ※Your eyelashes are invisible, okay? You think Dakota Fanning doesn＊t tint hers?§ She was even showered by Mom until age sixteen while sharing her diaries, email, and all her income.

In I＊m Glad My Mom Died , Jennette recounts all this in unflinching detail〞just as she chronicles what happens when the dream finally comes true. Cast in a new Nickelodeon series called iCarly , she is thrust into fame. Though Mom is ecstatic, emailing fan club moderators and getting on a first-name basis with the paparazzi (※Hi Gale!§), Jennette is riddled with anxiety, shame, and self-loathing, which manifest into eating disorders, addiction, and a series of unhealthy relationships. These issues only get worse when, soon after taking the lead in the iCarly spinoff Sam & Cat alongside Ariana Grande, her mother dies of cancer. Finally, after discovering therapy and quitting acting, Jennette embarks on recovery and decides for the first time in her life what she really wants.

Told with refreshing candor and dark humor, I＊m Glad My Mom Died is an inspiring story of resilience, independence, and the joy of shampooing your own hair.]]> 304 Jennette McCurdy 1982185821 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.42 2022 I＊m Glad My Mom Died
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]]> Ace of Spades 42603984
Welcome to Niveus Private Academy, where money paves the hallways, and the students are never less than perfect. Until now. Because anonymous texter, Aces, is bringing two students' dark secrets to light.

Talented musician Devon buries himself in rehearsals, but he can't escape the spotlight when his private photos go public. Head girl Chiamaka isn't afraid to get what she wants, but soon everyone will know the price she has paid for power.

Someone is out to get them both. Someone who holds all the aces. And they're planning much more than a high-school game...]]> 470 Faridah ?b赤k谷-?y赤m赤d谷 1474967531 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.15 2021 Ace of Spades
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]]> Mary 58724622
But lately, things have been changing inside Mary. Along with the hot flashes and body aches, she can＊t look in a mirror without passing out, and the voices in her head have been urging her to do unspeakable things.

Fired from her job in New York, she moves back to her hometown, hoping to reconnect with her past and inner self. Instead, visions of terrifying, mutilated specters overwhelm her with increasing regularity and she begins auto-writing strange thoughts and phrases. Mary discovers that these experiences are echoes of an infamous serial killer.

Then the killings begin again.

Mary＊s definitely going to find herself.]]> 405 Nat Cassidy 1250265231 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.78 2022 Mary
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]]> <![CDATA[Immortal Dark (Immortal Dark Trilogy, #1)]]> 204593711
It began long before my time, but something has always hunted our family.

Orphaned heiress Kidan Adane grew up far from the arcane society she was born into, where human bloodlines gain power through vampire companionship. When her sister, June, disappears, Kidan is convinced a vampire stole her〞the very vampire bound to their family, the cruel yet captivating Susenyos Sagad.

To find June, Kidan must infiltrate the elite Uxlay University〞where students study to ensure peaceful coexistence between humans and vampires and inherit their family legacies. Kidan must survive living with Susenyos〞even as he does everything he can to drive her away. It doesn＊t matter that Susenyos＊s wickedness speaks to Kidan＊s own violent nature and tempts her to surrender to a life of darkness. She must find her sister and kill Susenyos at all costs.

When a murder mirroring June＊s disappearance shakes Uxlay, Kidan sinks further into the ruthless underworld of vampires, risking her very soul. There she discovers a centuries-old threat〞and June could be at the center of it. To save her sister, Kidan must bring Uxlay to its knees and either break free from the horrors of her own actions or embrace the dark entanglements of love〞and the blood it requires.]]> 432 Tigest Girma memengwaa 0 to-read 3.66 2024 Immortal Dark (Immortal Dark Trilogy, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[This Ravenous Fate (This Ravenous Fate, #1)]]> 200174131 The first book in a decadent fantasy duology set in Jazz Age Harlem, where at night the dance halls come to life〞and death waits in the dark.

It's 1926 and reapers, the once-human vampires with a terrifying affliction, are on the rise in New York. But the Saint family's thriving reaper-hunting enterprise holds reign over the city, giving them more power than even the organized criminals who run the nightclubs. Eighteen year-old Elise Saint, home after five years in Paris, is the reluctant heir to the empire. Only one thing weighs heavier on Elise's mind than her family obligations: the knowledge that the Harlem reapers want her dead.

Layla Quinn is a young reaper haunted by her past. Though reapers have existed in America for three centuries, created by New World atrocities and cruel experiments, Layla became one just five years ago. The night she was turned, she lost her parents, the protection of the Saints, and her humanity, and she'll never forget how Elise Saint betrayed her.

But some reapers are inexplicably turning part human again, leaving a wake of mysterious and brutal killings. When Layla is framed for one of these attacks, the Saint patriarch offers her a deal she can't refuse: to work with Elise to investigate how these murders might be linked to shocking rumors of a reaper cure. Once close friends, now bitter enemies, Elise and Layla explore the city's underworld, confronting their intense feelings for one another and uncovering the sinister truths about a growing threat to reapers and humans alike.]]> 457 Hayley Dennings 1728297869 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.43 2024 This Ravenous Fate (This Ravenous Fate, #1)
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]]> Sugar Land 39310660
It's 1923 in Midland, Texas, and Miss Dara falls in love with her best friend求who also happens to be a girl. Terrified, Miss Dara takes a job at Imperial State Prison Farm for men. Once there, she befriends inmate and soon-to-be legendary blues singer Lead Belly, who sings his way out (true story)求but only after he makes her promise to free herself from her own prison. SUGAR LAND is a triumphant novel that manages to be funny and endearing even as it tangles with race, class, and the fate of misfits.

"A powerful paperback that doesn't pull any emotional punches, Sugar Land is a debut you don't want to miss." - Bustle

"With a lively sense of humor and a great sense of place, tammy lynne stoner＊s debut is a Southern novel from a voice that rings true ... with keen insight into race, class, gender identity and social norms, Sugar Land is the story of a woman learning to come home to herself." - BookPage

"Stoner?creates a captivating story for the ages〞a young, southern girl in the 1920s who becomes?a ballsy broad in a double-wide...This heartbreaking and hysterical book inspires us with a brave and?unusual life.§
〞Jillian Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of?Some Girls: My Life in a Harem?and?Everything You Ever Wanted]]> 334 Tammy Lynne Stoner 159709627X memengwaa 1 dnf 3.96 2018 Sugar Land
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]]> <![CDATA[What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier, #1)]]> 58724626
What they find there is a nightmare of fungal growths and possessed wildlife, surrounding a dark, pulsing lake. Madeline sleepwalks and speaks in strange voices at night, and her brother Roderick is consumed with a mysterious malady of the nerves.

Aided by a redoubtable British mycologist and a baffled American doctor, Alex must unravel the secret of the House of Usher before it consumes them all.]]> 165 T. Kingfisher 1250830753 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.86 2022 What Moves the Dead (Sworn Soldier, #1)
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]]> <![CDATA[What Feasts at Night (Sworn Soldier, #2)]]> 127306440
Retired soldier Alex Easton returns in a horrifying new adventure.

After their terrifying ordeal at the Usher manor, Alex Easton feels as if they just survived another war. All they crave is rest, routine, and sunshine, but instead, as a favor to Angus and Miss Potter, they find themself heading to their family hunting lodge, deep in the cold, damp forests of their home country, Gallacia.

In theory, one can find relaxation in even the coldest and dampest of Gallacian autumns, but when Easton arrives, they find the caretaker dead, the lodge in disarray, and the grounds troubled by a strange, uncanny silence. The villagers whisper that a breath-stealing monster from folklore has taken up residence in Easton＊s home. Easton knows better than to put too much stock in local superstitions, but they can tell that something is not quite right in their home. . . or in their dreams.]]> 151 T. Kingfisher 1250830850 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.78 2024 What Feasts at Night (Sworn Soldier, #2)
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]]> Open Throat 62039259 A lonely, lovable, queer mountain lion narrates this star-making fever dream of a novel.

A queer and dangerously hungry mountain lion lives in the drought-devastated land under the Hollywood sign. Lonely and fascinated by humanity＊s foibles, the lion spends their days protecting the welfare of a nearby homeless encampment, observing obnoxious hikers complain about their trauma, and, in quiet moments, grappling with the complexities of their gender identity, memories of a vicious father, and the indignities of sentience. ※I have so much language in my brain,§ our lion says, ※and nowhere to put it.§

When a man-made fire engulfs the encampment, the lion is forced from the hills down into the city the hikers call ※ellay.§ As the lion confronts a carousel of temptations and threats, they take us on a tour that spans the cruel inequalities of Los Angeles and the toll of climate grief, while scrambling to avoid earthquakes, floods, and the noise of their own conflicted psyche. But even when salvation finally seems within reach, they are forced to face down the ultimate question: Do they want to eat a person, or become one?

In elegiac prose woven with humor, imagination, sensuality, and tragedy, Henry Hoke＊s Open Throat is a marvel of storytelling, a universal journey through a wondrous and menacing world told by a lovable mountain lion. Both feral and vulnerable, profound and playful, Open Throat is a star-making novel that brings mythmaking to real life.]]> 160 Henry Hoke 037460987X memengwaa 0 to-read 4.02 2023 Open Throat
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]]> <![CDATA[Line and Orbit (Root Code, #1)]]> 16061679 What he＊s been taught to fear could be his destiny＃and his only hope.

Adam Yuga, a rising young star in the imperialist Terran Protectorate, is on the verge of a massive promotion＃until a routine physical exam reveals something less than perfection. Genetic flaws are taboo, and Adam soon discovers there＊s a thin line between rising star and starving outcast.

Stripped of wealth and position, stricken with a mysterious, worsening illness, Adam resorts to stealing credits to survive. Moments from capture by the Protectorate, help arrives in the form of Lochlan, a brash, cocksure Bideshi fighter.

Now the Bideshi, a people long shunned by the Protectorate, are the only ones who will offer him shelter. As Adam learns the truth about the mysterious, nomadic people he was taught to fear, Lochlan offers him not just shelter〞but a temptation Adam can only resist for so long.

Struggling to adapt to his new life, Adam discovers his illness hides a terrible secret, one that the Protectorate will stop at nothing to conceal. Time is growing short, and he must find the strength to close a centuries-old rift, accept a new identity〞and hold on to a love that could cost him everything.

This title contains brief scenes of explicit violence and mild but potentially triggering homophobia.

]]> 325 Sunny Moraine 1619212196 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.83 2013 Line and Orbit (Root Code, #1)
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]]> Boy Parts 49083140
Placed on sabbatical from her dead-end bar job, she is offered an exhibition at a fashionable London gallery, promising to revive her career in the art world and offering an escape from her rut of drugs, alcohol, and extreme cinema. The news triggers a self-destructive tailspin, centred around Irina＊s relationship with her obsessive best friend, and a shy young man from her local supermarket who has attracted her attention＃

Boy Parts is the incendiary debut novel from Eliza Clark, a pitch-black comedy both shocking and hilarious, fearlessly exploring the taboo regions of sexuality and gender roles in the twenty-first century.]]> 304 Eliza Clark 1910312649 memengwaa 0 to-read 3.74 2020 Boy Parts
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]]> Pole Position 202766416
Kian Walker has always been the golden boy of motor sport. The four-time Championship winner has racing in his DNA 每 his father was a legend on the track, just don＊t let him catch you comparing the two. As reckless and unreliable at home as he was behind the wheel, there＊s nothing Kian wants less than to be just like his dad.

Enter Harper James. This year＊s rookie called up to compete with the big boys 每 and Kian＊s new teammate. Cocky, hot-headed and with a reputation for breaking as many hearts as he does new track records, Harper＊s the opposite of Kian in every way. But when the season starts, there＊s no getting away from him.

This might be one of the most dangerous sports in the world, so why then does Kian＊s heart feel safer flying around the track at 220mph than when he's anywhere near his teammate?]]> 367 Rebecca J. Caffery 0008684863 memengwaa 2 3.58 2024 Pole Position
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]]> Remarkably Bright Creatures 58733693 Remarkably Bright Creatures, an exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope, tracing a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopus.

After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.

Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn't dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human captors--until he forms a remarkable friendship with Tova.

Ever the detective, Marcellus deduces what happened the night Tova's son disappeared. And now Marcellus must use every trick his old invertebrate body can muster to unearth the truth for her before it's too late.

Shelby Van Pelt's debut novel is a gentle reminder that sometimes taking a hard look at the past can help uncover a future that once felt impossible.]]> 368 Shelby Van Pelt 0063204150 memengwaa 0 to-read 4.35 2022 Remarkably Bright Creatures
author: Shelby Van Pelt
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book published: 2022
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