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Ace of Spades by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holy fucking shit is literally all I have to say about this book. Why did it take me so long to read this? I’m pissed.
This was like Solitaire and Pretty Little Liars mixed if theywere way more serious, racially motivated, and was an entire fucking cult.
This was like Solitaire and Pretty Little Liars mixed if they
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Homophobia, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Sexism, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Stalking, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Dungeons and Drama by Kristy Boyce
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
this was the cutest shit I’ve ever read in my life you’re actually kidding. I’ve never read a D&D book before and have only played maybe once but this makes me want to read a million and one of them.
I also love that this included theater because I LOVE a theater kid
I also love that this included theater because I LOVE a theater kid
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Cross the Line by Simone Soltani
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Oh my GODDDD I loved this book!! I’m so mad I didn’t read this sooner!! Willow and Dev are just 🥹🥹🥹
That was absolutely insane to add in ahuge fiery crash in the epilogue though HELLO?? Was not prepared at all 😭
Disability rep: hypermobility
That was absolutely insane to add in a
Disability rep: hypermobility
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Chronic illness, Medical content, Car accident, Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
The Road Sometimes Taken by Ambar Cordova
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
slow-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? No
4.0
Thank you so much to the author and Luna Literary Management for this arc in exchange for an honest review! This book comes out on January 15th <3
I just adored Manny and Cara. Manny was truly, as Cara says, a puppy in human form. Such a sweet angel of a man. The definition of a man written by a woman. Him being in love with her since they were kids? I’ll sob rn. I love that Cara was able to find her voice throughout the book and find her self worth. The road trip was fantastic, and they even stopped at The Wilds in Ohio (my home state <3) so I was very excited about that.
Side note,Manny punching Cole is my new Roman Empire. I will never not think about it. Fantastic. No notes.
Even though I did LOVE this book, I wish I had read the first two in the series before reading this arc. I know it can be read as a standalone, but I feel like I was missing some context between the other characters. Or not context, but connection? Idk, I just wish I had read the others first — but I do plan on reading them now!!
Lastly, the things I would change :( The first half of the book I feel could’ve been cut by like 30-50 pages. There was a lot of unnecessary storytelling that I felt myself skimming over. Another thing: Manny has a very sweet nickname for Cara — Carita. I love this nickname, I do. BUT. He calls her this… NINETY-EIGHT (98) times throughout the book 🤧 it felt like every time he spoke to her he was saying Carita or Cara or some variation of her name. Which can be very very sweet, don’t get me wrong, but my goodness that was a lot.
Besides that, I HIGHLY recommend this book and honestly all of Ambar’s books because I adore her and her writing.
I just adored Manny and Cara. Manny was truly, as Cara says, a puppy in human form. Such a sweet angel of a man. The definition of a man written by a woman. Him being in love with her since they were kids? I’ll sob rn. I love that Cara was able to find her voice throughout the book and find her self worth. The road trip was fantastic, and they even stopped at The Wilds in Ohio (my home state <3) so I was very excited about that.
Side note,
Even though I did LOVE this book, I wish I had read the first two in the series before reading this arc. I know it can be read as a standalone, but I feel like I was missing some context between the other characters. Or not context, but connection? Idk, I just wish I had read the others first — but I do plan on reading them now!!
Lastly, the things I would change :( The first half of the book I feel could’ve been cut by like 30-50 pages. There was a lot of unnecessary storytelling that I felt myself skimming over. Another thing: Manny has a very sweet nickname for Cara — Carita. I love this nickname, I do. BUT. He calls her this… NINETY-EIGHT (98) times throughout the book 🤧 it felt like every time he spoke to her he was saying Carita or Cara or some variation of her name. Which can be very very sweet, don’t get me wrong, but my goodness that was a lot.
Besides that, I HIGHLY recommend this book and honestly all of Ambar’s books because I adore her and her writing.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Sexual content
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Violence, and Gaslighting
Needy Little Things by Channelle Desamours
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Wow, my jaw is on the FLOOR. This book was SO GOOD. At no point did I know what the ending would be. We need more books that focus on the fact that we as a society do not come together for missing BIPOC girls like we do for missing white girls.
AlsoTHAT LAST FUCKING SENTENCE????? that better be a lead up to a second book!!!!!!!
Rep: ADHD, depression
Also
Rep: ADHD, depression
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Confinement, Mental illness, Racism, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Grief
Yule Be Home for the Holidays by Dallas Smith
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
This was so cute! I’ve been wanting to read a Yule romance for so long and I feel like there are hardly any, so this was refreshing. I love Dallas’ writing style too, I’m excited to read more by them.
Note: ADHD rep
Note: ADHD rep
Content Warnings
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
Interesting Facts about Space by Emily Austin
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Emily Austin is such a talented writer, I am always so captivated by the main characters. I will say I did not like Polly for Enid because she literally outed her to her stepmom but she did stand up for her a lot of the time and understood her. Also Vin being the one that broke into her apartment????? CRAZY. But I understand why — he was worried about her and was scared she was going to kill herself or hurt herself. But he still should have told her!!
Note: disability rep — Deaf in one ear and possibly neurodivergent/autistic
Note: disability rep — Deaf in one ear and possibly neurodivergent/autistic
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Bullying, Mental illness, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit, Stalking, Lesbophobia, Outing, and Abandonment
Moderate: Infidelity, Sexism, Grief, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual content and Death of parent
Misbooked for Love by Maria Rigou
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I was teetering between 2.75 and 3 stars for this one, but we’ll stick with 3. Thank you to the author for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve never read a Valentine’s Day book before, so I was excited! And the premise of the book was right up my alley — double-booked room, forced proximity. I also don’t think I’ve read a book by an Argentinian author before, so that’s also cool!
I’m not sure if it’s because this was a novella, but this one missed the mark for me. The relationship between Tom and Clara did not feel genuine or real. It also gave me a huge ick thateven though Clara thought Tom was already in a relationship (he wasn’t) she still went ahead and kissed him and kept saying things like “I shouldn’t even be looking in his direction, but I don’t stop” and calling it “just a little adventure.” girl HUH. Besides that it was good for the most part.
I’ve never read a Valentine’s Day book before, so I was excited! And the premise of the book was right up my alley — double-booked room, forced proximity. I also don’t think I’ve read a book by an Argentinian author before, so that’s also cool!
I’m not sure if it’s because this was a novella, but this one missed the mark for me. The relationship between Tom and Clara did not feel genuine or real. It also gave me a huge ick that