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3.5 ]]> ReadStatus9362995644 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 11:03:52 -0700 <![CDATA[Dipali wants to read 'The Next Chapter']]> /review/show/7526193692 The Next Chapter by Camille Kellogg Dipali wants to read The Next Chapter by Camille Kellogg
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]]> Review5980613063 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 14:47:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Dipali added 'But How Are You, Really']]> /review/show/5980613063 But How Are You, Really by Ella Dawson Dipali gave 4 stars to But How Are You, Really (Hardcover) by Ella Dawson
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** A copy of But How Are You, Really was provided by the publisher and NetGalley/Edelweiss+ in exchange for an honest review **

But How Are You, Really is a fun and emotional debut. It takes place at a five year college reunion and deftly handles themes such as emotional abuse, toxic work relationships, queerness, and adulting. What is most powerful/beautiful is the friendship and found family at the heart of the novel. I also deeply appreciated the themes of being proud of who you are and how your you-ness makes you worthy of love and care. Overall, Dawson offers a story that feels like a much-needed and healing hug. Highly recommend!

Side note: What a wonderful cover! ]]>