loverofvenus's reviews
33 reviews

All Out: The No-Longer-Secret Stories of Queer Teens throughout the Ages by Saundra Mitchell

funny inspiring lighthearted sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.75

it was painfully obvious in one of the stories that the author was white. not in a prejudiced way but you'll know when you see it. it was otherwise pretty cute. i especially enjoyed the dresser & the chambermaid.

Darius The Great Is Not Okay by Adib Khorram

funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

maybe i'm biased because a second-gen immigrant of color with depression but i love this book sm, man. it explores issues i struggle with irl: depression, body-insecurity, being poc, not being sure how to interact with family. also he's lowkey queer so. slay. (also, for fellow indians, the author did a thing with jasmines & it did get me teary-eyed for a sec.)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Body shaming

Instant Karma by Marissa Meyer

inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

the story is predictable at first. the instant karma thing did spice it up a bit, though. expect to hate prudence at first, she's downright evil. that being said, i was smitten with everyone by the end. they had me on the edge of my seat — threw my book when they first kissed. prudence got her character arc. also, i appreciated that the main character had a plump body. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Animal cruelty