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Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola
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“[…]like all the things I liked: cognac and chocolate, honey and spice. Sweet, sharp, smooth, soothing, stimulating. Familiar and thrilling.�


I like this, I love the characters and setting and Babalola—someone I follow on twitter so she’s totally a friend, obvs—writing style overall feels very real, fun and funny. It was pretty strong throughout, just noting that the only reason this took me a bit to complete is because I decided to take it on both as audio (love Weruche Opia btw) while also reading, and my attention span could not keep it up long. I might try that again sometime but it’s a test for sure.

� I think I’m right for you, Kai. I think we operate at a higher frequency when we’re together. Our energies fuse and we become supernovas. I think we have so much more to share and to give. I think we’ve barely even begun. To not give us a chance would be a shame, a waste, a tragedy.�


I love the bits with the friends, the cosplay, the Sisqo!, and just Kiki and Malakai overall - they’re so good together and I can’t wait for the followup because I definitely want to see these two with some growth."
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Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
"The weakest of the trilogy. Poor Peeta. Poor Finnick!!"
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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
"I was kind of vibing along with this completely directionless pointless book until I got to a chapter that ended with "His smile instantly becomes a Core Memory" and i was ripped out of the book because my eyes rolled so hard they fell out of my head. Is this fantasy or not who even says "core memory" except Instagram moms!! Ughhh"
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First Date by Sue Watson
"everyone in this book is diabolical and insane "
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