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Madame Clairevoyant's Guide to the Stars: Astrology, Our Icons, and Our Selves by Claire Comstock-Gay
informative
medium-paced
3.5
Interesting pop astrology book. It would have been nice to learn more about celebrities who are Scorpio vs being compared to the punk scene.
The Vicious King by Gina L. Maxwell
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
4.5 Cafffeinated Stars
When Gina offered me a copy of this book, I had to jump at the chance. Gina L. Maxwell is one of my favorite authors because she makes you love the characters. Her character development is beautiful, and I was enthralled by the entire series.
Finnian and Taryn were great together and I loved watching them grow as individuals. I do wish there was more of a buildup to their relationship but there was a reason for the instant trust they experienced. I also really enjoyed the Shibari aspect of the book. It was well-detailed and I liked that it was not all about kink but explained how shibari can help people with anxiety, stress, etc.
The plot is where this book (and series) really shines. I love how interconnected it was and was enthralled with the plot. Once I hit the 60% mark in this book, I didn't want to put it down. I was constantly at the edge of my seat and almost threw my Kindle at one point (if you read the book, you'll know exactly what part). Watching it all play out really makes you appreciate how much of a mastermind Gina is. The plot was incredibly detailed and I loved how it was nothing that I expected. There were so many twists and turns that I got whiplash at times. It was so much fun.
All in all, this was a fantastic book. The series itself is fantastic and I loved every second of it. I'm incredibly sad that this series is over because of how much I'm going to miss these characters. I loved that this book brought back the old characters and I loved being in this world again.
When Gina offered me a copy of this book, I had to jump at the chance. Gina L. Maxwell is one of my favorite authors because she makes you love the characters. Her character development is beautiful, and I was enthralled by the entire series.
Finnian and Taryn were great together and I loved watching them grow as individuals. I do wish there was more of a buildup to their relationship but there was a reason for the instant trust they experienced. I also really enjoyed the Shibari aspect of the book. It was well-detailed and I liked that it was not all about kink but explained how shibari can help people with anxiety, stress, etc.
The plot is where this book (and series) really shines. I love how interconnected it was and was enthralled with the plot. Once I hit the 60% mark in this book, I didn't want to put it down. I was constantly at the edge of my seat and almost threw my Kindle at one point (if you read the book, you'll know exactly what part). Watching it all play out really makes you appreciate how much of a mastermind Gina is. The plot was incredibly detailed and I loved how it was nothing that I expected. There were so many twists and turns that I got whiplash at times. It was so much fun.
All in all, this was a fantastic book. The series itself is fantastic and I loved every second of it. I'm incredibly sad that this series is over because of how much I'm going to miss these characters. I loved that this book brought back the old characters and I loved being in this world again.
Totality by Kim Harrison
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
The Stonewall Reader by New York Public Library, Edmund White
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
The Lie And How We Told It by Tommi Parrish
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.5
Losers: Part II by Harley Laroux
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The Z Word by Lindsay King-Miller
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
When I saw this book offered up on Libro.fm's influencer section I knew I needed it. This book was dark, grotesque and absolutely hilarious at moments. This is surprisingly realistic in a way and I loved seeing how the character grew together. It was a fun read that I highly recommend.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Violence, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Fatphobia and Homophobia