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Burn by TJ Klune
3.5
this one wasn't quite it for me, but I'm glad I read it so I can see how Klune's writing evolved ^^
Queried Sick by Dallas Smith
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed reading this, even though it also made me (obviously) think about the (ongoing!) COVID-19 pandemic.
It was really interesting to be taken back to the start of it, how things started (no tests, quarantining, no masks yet) to how things developed. Surround all that by a very nice part-epistolary romance and it was a great great read <3
It was really interesting to be taken back to the start of it, how things started (no tests, quarantining, no masks yet) to how things developed. Surround all that by a very nice part-epistolary romance and it was a great great read <3
Bachelorette Number Twelve by Jae
4.0
Bachelorette number 12 was a very enjoyable 'enemies to lovers' romance.
I've worked as a nurse myself, though never in the ED, and it was fun to see some things that felt very relatable (not the dating a doctor part though, no thanks XD).
I always enjoy the fake dating trope, and while this isn't that, it feels adjacent to it, so it was like a fresh new take on a beloved story mechanic :D
Thank you Netgalley and Tantor Audio for providing me with an ARC!
I've worked as a nurse myself, though never in the ED, and it was fun to see some things that felt very relatable (not the dating a doctor part though, no thanks XD).
I always enjoy the fake dating trope, and while this isn't that, it feels adjacent to it, so it was like a fresh new take on a beloved story mechanic :D
Thank you Netgalley and Tantor Audio for providing me with an ARC!
How to Share a Cat and Other Life Lessons by Evelyn Fenn
4.5
Whenever I see a book with ace rep, I'm instantly interested. When I see books with cats on the cover or title, I'm interested. So you can imagine this book took my insistence to read book already in my TBR and shoved it down the drain, never to be seen again.
I really enjoyed this book! The contrast between 17 year old Nessa and the two generations older Moira was a nice change when the viewpoints switched back and forth between the characters. There are also little peeks into the past, which also gave the story some extra variety.
The way the title ties into the story made me happy too, it was not exactly how I expected it to!
I received a free copy in an exchange for an honest review
I really enjoyed this book! The contrast between 17 year old Nessa and the two generations older Moira was a nice change when the viewpoints switched back and forth between the characters. There are also little peeks into the past, which also gave the story some extra variety.
The way the title ties into the story made me happy too, it was not exactly how I expected it to!
I received a free copy in an exchange for an honest review
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Homophobia, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I had such a good time reading this 💜
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Chronic illness, Violence, Murder
Minor: Kidnapping
Be the Sea by Clara Ward
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
This was one of the rare books where I loved taking my time with it! I feel like that also fit well with the author style, taking the time to absorb the nuanced bits and hints, and not just racing over them and them getting lost in all the words.
I really loved slowly getting to know Wend more and more through their stories and emotions.
The world-building of one of our possible futures was very well done, and I definitely learned things about marine biology!
One thing that gradually stood out to me most, was how gently inclusive this whole book is. So much variety in ability levels, identities, backgrounds, neurodiversity, love styles and more. It felt like a warm bath.
Thank you Netgalley and Atthis Arts for providing me with an ARC!
I really loved slowly getting to know Wend more and more through their stories and emotions.
The world-building of one of our possible futures was very well done, and I definitely learned things about marine biology!
One thing that gradually stood out to me most, was how gently inclusive this whole book is. So much variety in ability levels, identities, backgrounds, neurodiversity, love styles and more. It felt like a warm bath.
Thank you Netgalley and Atthis Arts for providing me with an ARC!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Injury/Injury detail
drowning, death by drowning